Sheldrake Coffee Roasting

Long time customer, first time reviewer... I've been coming here for over 30 years, knowing that this is the best spot in Long Beach for people who want their coffee as fresh and high quality as possible. While they used to be known as Polly's, a few years ago they changed names to avoid confusion with the pie restaurant. It is the same owner Mike Sheldrake rest assured. I felt compelled to give him a review since I stopped by today to get some freshly roasted whole bean coffee. Unfortunately, the shop had closed early so they could host their employee "Thanksgiving dinner" (held in January to make it easier to procure the proper turkey and all the trimmings as Mike told me) Despite this Mike himself let me in to purchase a couple pounds of beans.On one hand I felt bad intruding on a private dinner, on the other as any LB local knows getting to 2nd St. and finding parking is a big mission so I was very grateful for Mike's hospitalilty today. That being said, formerly Polly's/now Sheldrake's is a Long Beach institution. They actually roast their beans ON SITE which is a real rare thing nowadays. I remember back in the 90s when Starbucks came on the scene, they opened at least 3 storefronts on 2nd including two as close as possible to this place, and still it survived because they sell a higher quality product. If you care about making your own top tier coffee, this is where you go to get the freshest roasted beans. The neighborhood is crowded and parking is always a chore, but it's totally worth it. Thanks again Mike for doing what you do

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loooove the coffee from sheldrake. easily the best & strongest coffee on 2nd!

The coffee is superb quality, baked goods are fresh and staff is phenomenally great. Some have worked at this coffee shop about 20yrs, it’s a friendly place & excellent coffee!

She said that there was no public restroom.

This is a neighborhood coffee place where they roast their own coffee from beans from all over the world. Their muffins and other breakfast pastries are fresh and delicious. People can sit outside on a patio or inside the store and just relax with friends while enjoying delicious coffee.