![]() It’s supposed to be jam-packed with proteins, vitamins, carotenoids and antioxidants. It’s a fruity mishmash of pineapple, mango, banana, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, almond milk, passion fruit puree and granola, along with such good-for-what-ails-you totems as chia seeds, edible flowers and, of all things, blue algae powder. There is, for instance, The Blue Bowl, both vegan and gluten-free. Service is cheerful, but can be erratic as the kitchen tries to keep up with the many orders for dishes that need a certain amount of preparation - both to eat in, and to take out.Īs a beach-adjacent café, Vibes has its share of healthy of-the-moment dishes sharing the menu with breakfast-time carbo loads. Though the interior has been closed to dining by COVID, there’s still a small open patio at the front, and a larger patio in the rear, accessed through the longish narrow dining room in between. Vibes sits on a residential street, a beach café that’s not actually on the beach, but close enough for rock & roll. It’s a good natured wait, with lots of discussion of the relative merits of the drunkin’ berry pancakes and the brioche French toast - both cheery carb extravaganzas for those who have been thinking about going low-carb. It deserves more than a few meanders.Īnd indeed, as secret dining destinations go, it’s not much of a secret among locals, who flock to the café for their daily meals, especially for breakfast, and especially on weekends, when the wait can be considerable. So, even if you’re a regular at Alamitos Park, you haven’t meandered past Vibes Beach, which is a pity. That’s because Vibes sits not just at the further end of the Peninsula, near where the Peninsula comes to its watery end, but it’s on a side street off East Ocean Boulevard, the main thoroughfare through the Peninsula. There’s a chance that, even if you’re a longtime resident of Long Beach, you’ve never actually seen Vibes Beach Café - a retro name for a not-very-retro breakfast and lunch hot spot. ![]() (Where, I should add, parking can be a challenge. The streets were so blocked off for those heading for the strip of beach that connects the Peninsula with Belmont Shore, I was fairly sure I’d have to give up.īut heading far enough west, I found some small street that led me, ever so slowly, down to Ocean Boulevard and, eventually, to the eccentrically situated Vibes Beach Café. ![]() That’s what I encountered recently driving to the Peninsula in Long Beach. They re-appeared for clean up and were friendly and courteous.The space did become a little warm with 40 people + it being a hot day, but otherwise there were no complaints.I was even given a thank you card with a token of appreciation inside - gift cards to return to any New Holland Coffee Co location.If you're looking for a venue space for any type of shower, get together, or small party, I'd recommend the Atrium (and the main space, too!).As we emerge, ever so cautiously, with great trepidation, from our winter (and spring, and now summer) of quarantine and isolation, some of us have gone perhaps a tad mad for the sun. She was prompt in her response time and provided clarity if any questions/concerns arose.The staff the day of were present to allow the hosts in to decorate, but did not intervene or awkwardly hang around. Mikayla was a pleasure to work with, from coordinating the space, inquiring about dates/availability and pricing, and continued communication as the event neared. Seating comfortably accommodated ~40 guests, with room for a drink station, appetizers, and a table provided for the food spread. We selected this space due to the beautiful greenery of live plants and tastefully decorated decor. Review of Rental Space: Earlier this month my baby shower was hosted at the Atrium.
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