The Laurel Luncheonette, once neighbor to the Laurel Theater and birth place of the Cherry Lime Rikki, has been serving the public since 1932. Its nearly 80 year streak is a testament to the customer satisfaction and loyalty that's kept the Laurel in operation for so long. It is a place where many Long Beach residents have fond, memorable experiences making it an unofficial institution of the city of Long Beach that every visitor must see. Some remember the Laurel as being the place to buy candy and soda pop before going to the Laurel Theater. For others, it was a place they took their first date and shared a banana split. But mostly, the Laurel was - and still is the spot where generations of families ritualized having their weekend breakfast without having to do the dishes!