Bixby Knolls Dining Guide

The Best Restaurants & Breweries in Bixby Knolls

A local's shortlist of where to eat, drink, and grab coffee along Atlantic Ave and across 90807 — from Steelcraft to Rasselbock to the mom-and-pop spots that make this neighborhood feel like a small town.

Why Bixby Knolls punches above its weight on food and drink

Bixby Knolls' Atlantic Avenue corridor — roughly Wardlow to Bixby Rd — is one of the most concentrated independent-restaurant strips in Long Beach. Steelcraft anchors the south end with a rotating lineup of chefs and brewers; Rasselbock and Lola's own the middle; and dozens of coffee shops, bakeries, and pubs fill in the gaps. On First Fridays, this whole stretch turns into a walking-friendly art walk with open galleries, live music, and food trucks.

Everything below is within roughly a mile of 3565 Linden Ave — easy to reach on foot, by bike, or with a quick drive.

Food Halls & Local Favorites

Atlantic Ave is Bixby Knolls' main dining corridor — a mix of independent restaurants, an open-air food hall, and family-run spots that have anchored the neighborhood for decades.

  • Steelcraft Long BeachFood hall

    Open-air food hall with Smog City Brewing, Pieology, Waffle Love, Steelhead Coffee, Tajima Ramen, and rotating pop-ups. Communal seating, dog-friendly patio.

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  • Lola's Mexican Cuisine (Bixby Knolls)Mexican

    Long Beach favorite for handmade mole, tableside guacamole, and a serious margarita program. Consistently one of the top-rated restaurants in 90807.

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  • The Coffee Cup CaféBreakfast

    Long-running diner-style breakfast spot on Atlantic. Weekend waits are real — worth it for the chorizo skillet and homemade tortillas.

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  • The Auld Dubliner (Bixby Knolls)Irish pub

    Irish pub with a full menu of comfort food, Sunday brunch, and live music. A neighborhood mainstay for happy hour.

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  • Bake N BroilAmerican / Burgers / Pies

    Long Beach institution on Atlantic Ave since 1965 — known for charbroiled burgers, hand-dipped milkshakes, and made-from-scratch pies. A true Bixby Knolls classic.

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Breweries & Beer Gardens

For a neighborhood its size, Bixby Knolls punches above its weight on craft beer — a full biergarten, a Steelcraft brewery, and taprooms you can walk between.

Coffee & Cafés

Independent coffee is easy to find here — small roasters, neighborhood cafés with Wi-Fi, and morning spots that draw a steady local crowd.

  • Rose Park Roasters (Bixby Knolls)Coffee

    Small-batch Long Beach roaster with pastries, free Wi-Fi, and a covered patio. A reliable remote-work spot.

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  • Steelhead Coffee (Steelcraft)Coffee

    Long Beach-based specialty roaster inside Steelcraft — pour-overs, cold brew, and seasonal lattes.

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  • Sweet Dixie Kitchen (nearby)Brunch

    Southern-inspired brunch spot with chicken and biscuits, bourbon flights, and one of the best patios in the area.

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Bakeries & Sweets

Dessert stops that lock in Bixby Knolls' small-town, main-street feel.

  • Waffle Love (Steelcraft)Dessert

    Liège-style Belgian waffles with fresh berries, biscoff, and house-made whipped cream.

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  • Frosted CupcakeryBakery

    Local Long Beach cupcake shop with rotating daily flavors — a First Fridays staple.

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  • Berlin Bistro / European Deli (nearby)Bakery

    European-style pastries, sandwiches, and a curated deli case — a favorite grab-and-go stop on Atlantic.

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More about living in Bixby Knolls

See the full neighborhood guide — schools, parks, transit, and what makes 90807 one of Long Beach's most sought-after zip codes.

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