This Bel Canto Books location is located inside KUBO LB, a Filipinx-led creative collective.
Founded in 2018 by Jhoanna Belfer, a Filipina-American poet and former hospitality executive, Bel Canto Books is a Long Beach, CA based indie bookstore with a standalone location on 4th Street and inside KUBO LB and Steel Cup Cafe. We offer a curated selection of BIPOC-focused fiction, nonfiction, and children's books, along with monthly book clubs, author events, workshops, and community events like the Festival of AAPI Books (FAB) and Liwanag Lit Fest.
Customers generally enjoyed the food, noting it was fresh and tasty, although there were some complaints about specific items being cold or not prepared correctly.
Customer Service
Service quality was inconsistent; while some staff were praised for being friendly and helpful, others were reported as rude or indifferent.
Cleanliness
The restaurant was frequently described as clean, with positive remarks about the overall hygiene and condition of the facility.
Coupon Issues
Several customers expressed frustration over the refusal to accept coupons and issues with online orders, leading to dissatisfaction.
Operational Hours
There were complaints about unclear operational hours and being turned away before closing time.