Blk Dot Coffee

Sarah Chapman

Day 2 of using some Uber Eats credits. So we decided to pick up drinks and breakfast from Blk Dot. We are new to the area and trying to find some local coffeehouse near where we need to shop. Love that it's right near Trader Joe's! On to the food... I ordered the Avocado Toast and Hubby ordered a Breakfast Sanwhich. Both were pretty yummy. I liked the Avocado Toast was on thick bread. That was different from what I find usually. To drink, I ordered an Iced Match Latte with Coconut Milk and unsweetened. And the hubs ordered a Iced Dolce Vietnamese Coffee. I snuck a taste of his and wow that was really tasty!! Mine was good as well. Went well with the Avo Toast! We will probably visit here, everytime we need to hit Traders!

Allison Ambili Kumar

I have tried many coffee shops throughout Long Beach and this is now by far my favorite. Excellent Vietnamese coffee and kind staff - cannot recommend the Hot Spicy Honey Oat Milk Latte enough. Will now have to make a weekly visit after my grocery runs to Trader Joe’s next door!

Jo Coco

We ordered 2 vanilla oat lattes, avocado toast. Everything was delicious. Everyone was nice and welcoming. The environment was a bit all over the place maybe due to being Sunday. Will deff comeback, however parking was a mission.

Kelsey Cardenas

My friends and I stopped here for breakfast to go, we ordered 4 bagels and had to wait a little while to get our food but it was worth it. The latte was great!

If you are a coffee lover, you definitely try this place. I love Black Dot! This cozy coffee shop has become my go-to spot, especially for their Vietnamese coffee. The rich, bold flavors are simply exceptional, and every sip feels like a little moment of joy. I find myself coming back time and time again, craving that delicious coffee. If you haven't tried their Vietnamese coffee yet, you’re missing out! Highly recommend!

Visiting from Dallas and I was looking for some good local coffee. Saw this place. I just got a regular iced vanilla latte. It was really good! The espresso wasn’t bitter or sour (or tasting “watery”) in the drink, and it wasn’t overly sweet at all. I’d go again. :)

I stumbled into this store by pure coincidence but was blown away. I have never been here before so I asked the employee at the register for her top picks. I wanted something strong. I believe the employees name was Jette and she advised the vietnamese coffee for me. While Jette was making the drink for me, she kept a fluid conversation the whole time, even though we were pretty far away. No one ever talks to me, so this was nice. The drink came out quickly and off I went to my work. While at work, I was promoted and all my interactions were positive. Unsure if it was the drink that caused my good fortune, but I will definitely come back!

blk.coffee is one of those spots that instantly feels like a win. The coffee is bold without being bitter, the pastries are fresh, and the vibe is effortlessly cool. Staff moves fast but still makes you feel welcome. Whether you’re grabbing something quick or settling in for a moment, this place delivers every time.

Great breakfast sandwiches! I had the B.E.C and it was fantastic. A bit pricey at $12 but inflation you know. Happy to give an independent coffee shop my business. Good drip coffee too.

Jason Greenman

Great breakfast sandwiches! I had the B.E.C and it was fantastic. A bit pricey at $12 but inflation you know. Happy to give an independent coffee shop my business. Good drip coffee too.

Kristyna

If you are a coffee lover, you definitely try this place. I love Black Dot! This cozy coffee shop has become my go-to spot, especially for their Vietnamese coffee. The rich, bold flavors are simply exceptional, and every sip feels like a little moment of joy. I find myself coming back time and time again, craving that delicious coffee. If you haven't tried their Vietnamese coffee yet, you’re missing out! Highly recommend!

John Crowley

I stumbled into this store by pure coincidence but was blown away. I have never been here before so I asked the employee at the register for her top picks. I wanted something strong. I believe the employees name was Jette and she advised the vietnamese coffee for me. While Jette was making the drink for me, she kept a fluid conversation the whole time, even though we were pretty far away. No one ever talks to me, so this was nice. The drink came out quickly and off I went to my work. While at work, I was promoted and all my interactions were positive. Unsure if it was the drink that caused my good fortune, but I will definitely come back!

Rachael Semans

Visiting from Dallas and I was looking for some good local coffee. Saw this place. I just got a regular iced vanilla latte. It was really good! The espresso wasn’t bitter or sour (or tasting “watery”) in the drink, and it wasn’t overly sweet at all. I’d go again. :)

First time trying this coffee place after my workout. I have been looking at this place for few months now and today I decided to give it a try. Service and the store were great. The coffee tasted good. I had a regular size latte but I paid $6.60 without the tip. Just milk and coffee for that price.

The coffee was really good here. There wasn't much of a selection of cakes and pastries. There's seating outside and a restroom inside. It's a great place to visit either before or after your Trader Joes shop, which is conveniently located next door.

Don't let the modern decor fool you. This local OC chain is serving up some authentic Vietnamese Coffee aka VTM. ITEM'S ORDERED: VTM (Original Vietnamese Coffee) VTMatcha (Vietnamese Coffee + Matcha) TASTE: The VTM here is well made & what I expect from a good Vietnamese coffee. Strong dark roast coffee flavor balanced out (not overtaken) by the sweetness of condensed milk. Coffee strength is quite present so I could see this maybe being too strong for some people. I do see they also offer a lighter version as well. Towards the middle/end it did get somewhat too sweet & creamy for me, but I am a big strong coffee fan. VTMatcha is exactly what the name implies. For the matcha fans, the ratio of matcha to coffee is on the matcha side. & On the plus side the earthy matcha flavor is not lost. So it comes together with the Viet coffee to make a tasty drink. SERVICE, LOCATION, & PARKING: Service was very good right when we walked in. Cashier was friendly & the girl who gave the drinks to me was kind as well. Just FYI, they don't accept cash. It's a pretty small interior with no inside seating. Pretty sure it's not just a covid thing since I don't see where they'd even put inside tables/seats. Looks like there were 3 tables outside. Interior is a simple, clean look which is still inviting. I like how the ceilings are high to make the small place seem larger. This BLKdot is located Marketplace Long Beach (corner of PCH & 2nd Street) with several other businesses (Trader Joe's, Veggie Grill, etc). There's ample amount of parking & I found a spot right in front on an early Saturday afternoon. FINAL THOUGHTS: Little bit pricey here since you are buying from a newer/modern coffee shop in a nicer area. The VTM was basically $6 while the VTMatcha was basically $7. BLKdot is under the same "umbrella" as the popular 7 Leaves, if you've ever been. I would say this coffee here is stronger (but similar flavor) than the house coffee at 7 Leaves. Which makes sense since the VTM does not have the sea foam to subdue/counter balance the coffee strength. It they used crushed ice I'd be even happier. Just makes it that much better to me. Pretty sure most of my 7 Leaves drinks have had crushed ice. They need to bring that here! They use bamboo straws which hold up much better than paper & are more eco friendly than plastic. I like this. Could you find a similar (maybe better?) Vietnamese coffee at a more "mom & pop" location for lower cost? Yes Could you serve the VTM to your Vietnam born auntie & they'd give it the stamp of approval? Yes Would your Vietnam born auntie approve of this price? No Would I come here again? Yes

Diana Inguna Barboza

First time trying this coffee place after my workout. I have been looking at this place for few months now and today I decided to give it a try. Service and the store were great. The coffee tasted good. I had a regular size latte but I paid $6.60 without the tip. Just milk and coffee for that price.

Steve

The coffee was really good here. There wasn't much of a selection of cakes and pastries. There's seating outside and a restroom inside. It's a great place to visit either before or after your Trader Joes shop, which is conveniently located next door.

Jay C

Don't let the modern decor fool you. This local OC chain is serving up some authentic Vietnamese Coffee aka VTM. ITEM'S ORDERED: VTM (Original Vietnamese Coffee) VTMatcha (Vietnamese Coffee + Matcha) TASTE: The VTM here is well made & what I expect from a good Vietnamese coffee. Strong dark roast coffee flavor balanced out (not overtaken) by the sweetness of condensed milk. Coffee strength is quite present so I could see this maybe being too strong for some people. I do see they also offer a lighter version as well. Towards the middle/end it did get somewhat too sweet & creamy for me, but I am a big strong coffee fan. VTMatcha is exactly what the name implies. For the matcha fans, the ratio of matcha to coffee is on the matcha side. & On the plus side the earthy matcha flavor is not lost. So it comes together with the Viet coffee to make a tasty drink. SERVICE, LOCATION, & PARKING: Service was very good right when we walked in. Cashier was friendly & the girl who gave the drinks to me was kind as well. Just FYI, they don't accept cash. It's a pretty small interior with no inside seating. Pretty sure it's not just a covid thing since I don't see where they'd even put inside tables/seats. Looks like there were 3 tables outside. Interior is a simple, clean look which is still inviting. I like how the ceilings are high to make the small place seem larger. This BLKdot is located Marketplace Long Beach (corner of PCH & 2nd Street) with several other businesses (Trader Joe's, Veggie Grill, etc). There's ample amount of parking & I found a spot right in front on an early Saturday afternoon. FINAL THOUGHTS: Little bit pricey here since you are buying from a newer/modern coffee shop in a nicer area. The VTM was basically $6 while the VTMatcha was basically $7. BLKdot is under the same "umbrella" as the popular 7 Leaves, if you've ever been. I would say this coffee here is stronger (but similar flavor) than the house coffee at 7 Leaves. Which makes sense since the VTM does not have the sea foam to subdue/counter balance the coffee strength. It they used crushed ice I'd be even happier. Just makes it that much better to me. Pretty sure most of my 7 Leaves drinks have had crushed ice. They need to bring that here! They use bamboo straws which hold up much better than paper & are more eco friendly than plastic. I like this. Could you find a similar (maybe better?) Vietnamese coffee at a more "mom & pop" location for lower cost? Yes Could you serve the VTM to your Vietnam born auntie & they'd give it the stamp of approval? Yes Would your Vietnam born auntie approve of this price? No Would I come here again? Yes

Their coffee is too strong and when I order a latte their milks are not creamy. The coconut milk is watery. It seems they don’t understand that I’m looking for a yummy drink, not just a jolt to wake up. This is my 3rd visit and will be my last.

Aksjs Jwiwb

Good but extremely over priced. Just go to Starbucks, you get almost twice the size for almost 2$ less

Amy Madsen

Their coffee is too strong and when I order a latte their milks are not creamy. The coconut milk is watery. It seems they don’t understand that I’m looking for a yummy drink, not just a jolt to wake up. This is my 3rd visit and will be my last.

If you want a terrible experience + terrible coffee, this is the place for you! The young lady with glasses and dark hair working there needs to find a new job immediately. She doesn’t want to be there. She doesn’t know how to work in a customer based business. Needs major training on people skills. If someone greets you, you greet them back. If someone says thank you with a smile, you acknowledge that. If you don’t like your job, find a new one. If you don’t like talking to customers and providing good customer service don’t apply to a customer related field. And then couldn’t even make a latte. $7 for a cup of iced whole milk. Yeah, no thanks.

Edgar Garibay

If you want a terrible experience + terrible coffee, this is the place for you! The young lady with glasses and dark hair working there needs to find a new job immediately. She doesn’t want to be there. She doesn’t know how to work in a customer based business. Needs major training on people skills. If someone greets you, you greet them back. If someone says thank you with a smile, you acknowledge that. If you don’t like your job, find a new one. If you don’t like talking to customers and providing good customer service don’t apply to a customer related field. And then couldn’t even make a latte. $7 for a cup of iced whole milk. Yeah, no thanks.

I used to love to go here. But my experience the past couple times I've gone has been terrible. I went today for an iced matcha and they literally gave me a cup full of ice for a $6 drink which is crazy. The cashier (short boy with curly hair) was rude when I asked if they could add more matcha. I won't be back!

Laine Warthan

I used to love to go here. But my experience the past couple times I've gone has been terrible. I went today for an iced matcha and they literally gave me a cup full of ice for a $6 drink which is crazy. The cashier (short boy with curly hair) was rude when I asked if they could add more matcha. I won't be back!

If your looking for good coffee, this is not the place. The service was very timely and friendly, but you might as well go to Starbucks. The employees are not knowledgeable when it comes to what coffee is being served

Tiny place with rude untrained baristas. Milk in the lattes does not get steamed right. The guy taking our order didn’t know the menu at all and the girl making drinks was just snapping at everyone, no friendliness at all.

Bryce Hoobler

Tiny place with rude untrained baristas. Milk in the lattes does not get steamed right. The guy taking our order didn’t know the menu at all and the girl making drinks was just snapping at everyone, no friendliness at all.

Kenny

If your looking for good coffee, this is not the place. The service was very timely and friendly, but you might as well go to Starbucks. The employees are not knowledgeable when it comes to what coffee is being served