Long Beach's Our Spot Coffee & Goods is trading in its nomadic pop-up routine for a permanent home, locking in a lease at 2221 Palo Verde Ave. Husband-and-wife duo Chris and Ali McColl say the Palo Verde address will serve as their first standalone shop, with doors expected to open this summer. It is a milestone that caps roughly three years of residencies and short-term gigs, during which the pair has cultivated a loyal local crowd.
As reported by What Now Los Angeles, the deal for the Palo Verde space is done, and the couple is targeting a summer launch. In announcing the move, the brand publicly thanked its customers and collaborators, writing, "We have so much gratitude for everyone that has helped us get here."
From Pop-Up Lifers To Brick-And-Mortar Owners
Our Spot fine-tuned its identity and menu through a string of residencies and collaborations, including a long-running pop-up inside Belmont Shore’s Liv's and tie-ins with other local concepts. According to Longbeachize, the McColls used those stints to experiment with playful drinks, from riff-heavy matcha concoctions to fruit-forward espresso creations, before committing to a permanent shop. That test-and-learn strategy helped build steady demand and a vocal base of regulars who followed the pop-up wherever it landed.
The Palo Verde Shop And Its Built-In Foot Traffic
Listings on MapQuest show that a Starbucks previously operated at 2221 Palo Verde Ave, which means Our Spot is stepping into a ready-made street-front cafe footprint. The storefront sits along a busy slice of Palo Verde that sees commuter flow and nearby retail, a combo that could translate into reliable walk-in business as the indie outfit makes the jump from pop-up to daily neighborhood staple. The handoff from a national chain to a homegrown brand also fits a broader pattern of independent operators filling vacated corporate spaces around town.
Another Boost For Long Beach's Coffee Reputation
Local write-ups have been quick to point out that Long Beach's specialty-coffee scene is having a moment, and a permanent Our Spot only adds more weight to that storyline. Longbeachize recently highlighted Long Beach as one of the country's top coffee cities, and a dedicated storefront for Our Spot could mean more consistent hours, room for pastry partners, and a stable home for the brand's more offbeat drinks. For fans who tracked the cart and residency schedules, a brick-and-mortar setup promises a familiar address and more chances to catch limited-run creations.
The opening date is still somewhat fuzzy. Permitting, equipment deliveries, and buildout timelines often stretch over several weeks, and the team could not be reached for additional comment before publication, according to What Now Los Angeles. Expect a cautious rollout and likely soft opening sometime this summer as the McColls lock in staffing and dial in the menu. We will be keeping an eye out for an official launch date and any neighborhood events tied to the cafe's debut.
