The HipPea
2023 E 4th St (at Cherry), Long Beach, California, USA, 90814
An all-vegan restaurant serving freshly made-in-house falafel, hummus, fries, Israeli style pita steamed baked to order, gluten free chickpea chocolate chip cookies made daily and house sauces of tahini, amba, shatta. Grab 'n go or dine-in (3 tables outdoors only). Ordering to pick up is recommended. Open Mon-Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.
Category: Vegan, Mediterranean, Take-out
Reviews (9)
First Review by VeganG71
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Falafel!!! - Edit
Tried this place for the first time recently, hands down best falafel I've ever had!!! Get the Falafel Pita sandwich and you will not be disappointed!!
Contributions +78
Amazing Find!!!! - Edit
Thank you Happy Cow once againπππ
Love this place and wonderful chef and looks like family. I had the pita falafel stuffed with Vegan deliciousness. I'm in love. I also tried the lemon chickpea soup. To die for. I will so make another special trip from San Diego to visit this gem π
Pros: amazing food and attitude
Cons: small and parking
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Super good! - Edit
Staff is really friendly and welcoming. The food is amazing plain and simple.
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Good food - Edit
I had the Falafel Pita. It was ok on its own, but the food shines when you add one of their sauces.
I came around noon on a Friday and had no problems with parking. There should be enough street parking (they do not have their own).
The only thing that really annoyed me was the seating... the tables and chairs are terrible and terribly reflective - the shade barely helps. I had to sit at a weird angle so the sun's reflection on the table wouldn't blind me.
I would highly recommend getting your food to go!
I will definitely return to give them another try.
Pros: Sauces are unique and delicious
Cons: Seating
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Cute little whole-in-the-wall - Edit
My first trip here and both of the staff members were exciting to show me their favorite menu items and sauce combinations. Grab a pita and a few falafels and you won't regret it.
Contributions +59
The Very Best In The World - Edit
This place has the very best Falafel Pita Sandwich in the world. The pita is home made, the falafels are fresh and green in the middle, the lettuce is fresh, the sauces are great including mango sauce, and the end result is incredible, addicting, fantastic and delicious. When I had lunch there, I shared a table with four Christian Lebanese men and two Saudi Arabian Muslims; I was the only Vegan Buddhists. These people are Falafel experts, having eaten throughout the Middle East, and they said they have never had anything better. I could eat there every day!
Pros: The Pita Falafel Sandwich, Kind hearted owners who work there, Outside cafe lifestyle
Cons: They need a bigger place with food like this, parking works only with a bit of good luck
Contributions +16
so cute and delicious!!! - Edit
Very very good!!! Every one is so friendly in there. The Food is great!! The cookies are amazing and gluten free!!!
Pros: great food , great employees
Contributions +14
Delicious! - Edit
I get the Falafel Pita whenever I come here and am never disappointed. It's always freshly made and delicious. The fries and cookies are yummy too.
Pros: Vegan
Cons: Not expensive
Contributions +29
Yippie for HipPea! - Edit
My daughter and I tried the HipPea last Wednesday. We Had no problem with parking or ordering (wait time). It is pretty small but so cute! The owners/staff were so nice. We ordered the picnic box. The falafel were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The pita bread was amazing. The box came with French fries and salad which were also good (fresh). My favorite sauce was the hot chili sauce! I will be back for more.
Pros: good food, friendly staff
Cons: very limited seating
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