Long Beach newcomer Steel Cup Café is a scratch kitchen and coffee house specializing in classic café favorites with an artisan twist.
Tucked into the Artcraft Manor neighborhood is Steel Cup Cafe, a breakfast and lunch spot that has quickly distinguished itself among other Long Beach favorites. Since our doors first opened in May 2019, our owners have poured their hearts and souls into bringing their community together under one roof. Marc Chitwood, the spot’s executive chef, brings both quality and craftsmanship to his beautiful interpretations of beloved café favorites, while Nicholas Stoks’s coffee program offers a selection of specialty drinks and organic roasts that are Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance certified. Our unique, yet simplistic approach to casual fare has earned Steel Cup Café a great rating on Yelp.
Steel Cup Café offers an extensive selection artisan sandwiches and wraps, colorful salads, and decadent brunch plates, as well as a variety of fresh-baked pastries and grab-and-go options. Our atmosphere is an unexpected blend of rustic and raw, organic and industrial, making it the perfect place for working over lunch, studying for exams, or meeting friends for coffee.
At Steel Cup Café, we believe that protecting our planet is of the utmost importance, and are proud to be doing our part as an environmentally sustainable business by partnering with local and small-scale farmers, operating energy-efficient technology, and refusing the use of single-use plastics in favor of 100% biodegradable, plant-based alternatives.
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Every Day | 7am - 5pm
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7am-3pm
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Marc Chitwood, Executive Chef
Chef Marc grew up in Olympia, Washington and discovered his passion for cooking at an early age. While his mother was at work, young Marc directed his boyish energy into experimenting with food in the kitchen, learning (with much trial and error) what flavors pair well, and surprising his mother with his creations when she returned home.
Over the years, Marc fell madly in love with creating culinary experiences for others, and later attended Oregon Coast Culinary Institute. Today, with a 14-year career as a professional chef, he still recalls those first feelings of excitement and curiosity when he was a boy, reliving those moments with every dish he creates. Those who know Marc would describe him as talented beyond his years while still boy at heart: a “kid in a candy store” every time he steps foot in his kitchen.
His mother, Patti, was his very first customer at Steel Cup Café.
Nicholas Stoks, General Manager
Nicholas was born and raised in Canby, Minnesota, surrounded by generations of self-made business owners, becoming involved in his family’s many endeavors when he was just a boy. As a teen, Nicholas found that he had an inherent talent for management and leadership while managing his family’s restaurant, though he was considering other career paths at the time.
Years later, while pursuing his degree in Biology, Society & Environment at the University of Minnesota, Nicholas revisited his roots when he began managing one of Minneapolis’s trendiest upscale eateries. It was then that his passion for serving others became clear. This led him to change course upon graduation and pursue a career in which he could couple his degree and interest in environmental sustainability with his passions for leadership and service.
Although he is no stranger to restaurant management, Steel Cup Café is Nicholas’s inaugural ownership venture.
ALL FROM SCRATCH. ALL THE TIME.
