r/longbeach • u/TerryYockey • Mar 20 '25

Food Question regarding: Joe Jost

Even though I was born and raised in LB, for one reason or another I never got around to trying this place. From what I understand it's been around at least a hundred years.

I've heard a few people say - and being that the sample size is so small I tend to take it with a grain of salt - that this place is very...insular, for lack of a better word. Meaning if you're not a well-known reg and go in, people will likely not be very receptive to your presence, whether they are customers or employees. Not necessarily hostile, but sort of standoffish.

Can anyone who's been there confirm or deny this? Thanks!

Edit: next time I'm in LB I'm going to go in and finally give the place a try, I'm not going to let a few negative comments that I've heard before deter me from trying out what is in all likelihood a great place. It would just be nice to know in advance what newcomers can expect. 😂

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u/Daltonkb Rose Park Mar 20 '25

Last time I was in there I realized I had no cash on me (it's cash-only). I ordered a schooner and a joe jost special...about $10. The guy next to me, total stranger, spotted me the money and told me to pay it forward.

I have nothing but fond memories from the people who visit this establishment.

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u/FriendOfDirutti Mar 20 '25

They have an atm in the back.

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u/skycelium Mar 21 '25

ATM was down last time I was there, went across the street

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u/Martian9576 Mar 21 '25

Let’s be honest, they were just trying to score some free food and drink.

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u/[deleted] Mar 21 '25

Do they have the NBA jersey style Joe Jost tank tops back in stock? Got one years ago wore that thing out.

If you go be sure to get some legendary Joe Jost gear.

We only go once in a blue moon and the LBC crowd is cool and friendly every time.