A warm, storybook dessert cafe on 2nd Street in Belmont Shore, two blocks from the sand. We have been a Long Beach staple since 2012 and open the space for private gatherings, celebrations, and shoots. WHAT THIS RATE INCLUDES This rate reserves the patio only, and the cafe remains open to the public during your booking. Indoor seating and full private buyouts are quoted separately, starting at $1,750 for a weekend evening. Message us and we will send options. THE SPACE Inside is a black and cream palette with natural wood, dried florals, succulents, and a neon sign reading "eat dessert, be a monster." Large storefront windows face east, so mornings fill the room with soft, even light. It photographs beautifully without a single filter. Seats 16 at tables plus 6 more on benches. Out front is a covered patio under a wood pergola with hanging greenery, lanterns, and striped fringed umbrellas, right on the 2nd Street sidewalk. Seats 4 to 6, or 8 standing. Golden hour out here is the best hour of the day. HOW YOU CAN BOOK IT Patio reserved, cafe stays open. This is the listed rate. Your group has the patio while we operate normally, so your guests have restrooms, air conditioning, and our full menu steps away. Best for intimate gatherings, small celebrations, photo shoots, and team meetups. Patio plus indoor seating, cafe stays open. Quoted separately. All seating is yours and we serve walk-ins at the counter for takeout only. Room for about 22 seated, 30 with the patio. Full private buyout. Quoted separately, starting at $1,750 for a weekend evening. The entire cafe is yours with the doors closed and no walk-ins. Around 22 seated inside, 28 with the patio, up to 35 standing. GOOD FOR Baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, engagement celebrations, book clubs, team gatherings, workshops, brand activations, photo shoots, and small productions. THE DESSERT ADVANTAGE We are an actual dessert cafe, not an empty venue. Add dessert packages with giant ice cream macarons, banana splits, ice cream flan, and browned butter triple chocolate cookies. Add drink packages with specialty coffees, boba, matchas, blended drinks, and milkshakes. We can also arrange floral centerpieces through our floral brand Wildflower Co. Tell us your headcount and theme and we will build a package. Outside catering is welcome with prior approval if you would rather bring your own. FILMING AND PRODUCTION Before-open mornings from 7am to 11am are our best availability for shoots, with the full space to yourself and no guests in frame. Patio-only and interior shoots during business hours are also available, as are overnight bookings. GOOD TO KNOW Decor is welcome, but nothing may be attached to the building, railing, umbrellas, or fixtures. A team member is on site for the duration of every booking. Accessible walkways stay clear at all times.