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Gondola Café Brings Waterside Coffee Service to Long Beach
New floating coffee shop opens on the city's canals, offering a unique dining experience.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 3:39pm
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A new coffee shop called Gondola Café has opened in Long Beach, California, offering customers the chance to enjoy their beverages while riding in a traditional Venetian-style gondola along the city's picturesque canals. The floating café is the latest addition to Long Beach's growing waterfront dining scene.
Why it matters
The opening of Gondola Café represents an innovative approach to the coffee shop business, blending traditional Italian gondola culture with the local Long Beach waterfront. It's expected to attract both tourists and residents looking for a unique dining experience, potentially boosting the city's reputation as a destination for water-based activities and leisure.
The details
Gondola Café features a fleet of custom-built gondolas that can accommodate up to four passengers each. Customers can order coffee, tea, and light snacks from the café's floating baristas, who will deliver the items directly to the gondolas as they drift along the canals. The café also offers gondola rentals for those who want to explore the waterways on their own.
- Gondola Café opened its doors on April 1, 2026.
- The café is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The players
Gondola Café
A new floating coffee shop that offers customers the chance to enjoy beverages while riding in traditional Venetian-style gondolas along the canals of Long Beach, California.
Jo Murray
A columnist who writes about business news and developments in Long Beach.
What they’re saying
“We're thrilled to bring a touch of Venice to Long Beach with our unique floating café. Our goal is to provide a truly memorable experience for both locals and visitors alike.”
— Samantha Flores, Owner, Gondola Café
What’s next
Gondola Café plans to expand its fleet of gondolas and explore the possibility of offering additional food and beverage options in the future.
The takeaway
Gondola Café's innovative approach to the coffee shop business highlights Long Beach's efforts to diversify its waterfront offerings and attract new visitors to the city. The unique floating café experience is expected to become a popular attraction, contributing to the city's growing reputation as a destination for water-based activities and leisure.
