The Caffeine Lab – American
The Caffeine Lab serves as a vibrant culinary crossroads where the comforting aroma of artisanal coffee mingles with a bold, globe-trotting menu that defies traditional boundaries. Mornings begin with the spicy kick of chilaquiles rojos and buttery, flaky breakfast empanadas, while the afternoon transforms into a flavor-packed journey featuring everything from smoky BBQ pulled pork to the savory-sweet crunch of beef bulgogi fries. This eclectic neighborhood hub invites guests to linger over inventive fusion dishes in a space that celebrates the art of the unexpected, making every visit a delicious discovery.
The Caffeine Lab, West Campus Road, Los Altos, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90822, United States https://www.csulb.edu/beach-shops/the-caffeine-lab0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Chilaquiles Rojos - $12.5: Red sauce, tortilla chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Empanada - $10.99: Pastry, egg, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $11.5: Egg, potato, cheese, tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Biscuits and Country Gravy - $9.75: Buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham, Egg and Cheese Croissant Sandwich - $10.25: Ham, egg, cheese, croissant Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich - $14.99: Pulled pork, BBQ sauce, bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Pork Tacos - $13.5: Marinated pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken - $15.99: Chicken, creamy tomato sauce, spices Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Orange Chicken Bowl - $14.25: Breaded chicken, orange glaze, jasmine rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Beef Bulgogi Fries - $13.99: Fries, marinated beef, toppings
- Lemon Herb Chicken - $15.5: Chicken breast, lemon, herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Pasta
- Breaded Chicken Creamy Chipotle Pasta - $14.75: Chicken, chipotle cream sauce, pasta
- Pasta Beef Bolognese - $13.99: Beef meat sauce, pasta
- Shrimp Pesto Pasta - $16.5: Shrimp, basil pesto, pasta Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Soups & Salads
- Butternut Squash Soup - $6.5: Roasted butternut squash Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $6.99: Chicken, broth, tortilla strips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Greek Salad - $11.25: Cucumber, tomato, feta, olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Assorted Fruit Juice - $3.5: Orange, Apple, or Cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Assorted Soft Drinks - $2.99: Carbonated sodas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Smoothie of the Day - $5.99: Fresh fruit blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Restaurants near The Caffeine Lab
- Veggie Grill — American
- Jamba — American
- Good Time — American
- Plant Power — American
- Sweet Jill's Bakery — American
- Watch Me! Sports Bar — American
- Viento y Agua — American
- Twice Baked - Gluten Free Bakery — American
- The Bamboo Club — American
- Cassudy's Corner Cafe LBX — American
- Bar Becky — American
- Susie Cakes — American
