Mangette

"Mangette is an aggressively charming cafe next to the wine bar Buvon’s (they share owners), with a serene backyard that feels like a garden oasis in the middle of Long Beach’s Eastside. This breezy, order-at-the-counter brunch spot focuses on simple bistro dishes that are pleasantly buttery without going overboard. There’s a classic jambon beurre, excellent basque cheesecake, and a weekend-only fried fish sandwich that's worth planning your afternoon around. Whether you’re looking for a place to post up with a laptop, have a mellow afternoon meet-up, or just take yourself on a lunch date with a good book, Mangette fits the occasion. Be sure to check out the small art gallery in the back, too." - Nikko Duren

"For brunch in the South Bay, look no further than breezy French newcomer, Mangette. A duo of Los Angeles restaurant veterans, Alicia Kemper and Marie Delbarry, are behind the new cafe in Long Beach’s Zaferia District. Find ample sweet and savory offerings on the menu, including an olive oil cake, soft scrambled eggs, and a jambon beurre sandwich." - Eater Staff

"Find a version of the fish sandwich on a brioche bun at Long Beach’s Mangette." - Rebecca Roland

"A chic new daytime restaurant called Mangette opened in Long Beach’s Zaferia district late last year from Los Angeles restaurant veterans Alicia Kemper and Marie Delbarry. The indoor-outdoor cafe serves comforting and easygoing French food for breakfast and lunch, with eventual plans to collaborate with local chefs for dinner pop-ups. The historic, brick-lined 1940s building was retrofitted to serve food before Mangette and Buvons moved in. Sporting high ceilings, long windows, and a lovely back garden area, the counter service restaurant serves butternut squash and carrot soup topped with chive creme fraiche; soft scrambled eggs with salad and country toast; and a farro grain bowl with minced mushrooms, onion soubise, roasted daikon, and poached egg. More substantial lunch fare includes a well-crafted jambon beurre sandwich on a baguette, as well as a terrific fried fish sandwich on a brioche bun with tartar-like sauce gribiche. Noe Duran, a former cook from Michelin-starred Heritage, helms the food menu. To drink, a full coffee menu based on Counter Culture beans stands up to the top espresso spots in Long Beach while dessert includes a plush olive oil cake topped with a dollop of chantilly cream. Mangette is currently open Thursday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m." - Matthew Kang