Steelhead Coffee Verified listing

Steelhead owners John and Rany Aguirre have expanded their mini-caffeinated empire—and for good reasons. Their flagship location in Cal Heights was warmly welcomed in 2014. Then they were the first vendor to open at Bixby Knoll’s SteelCraft complex in 2017. And then they opened their Bluff Park in 2019, taking over a former sandwich shop. (It was a bank before that; the Aguirres use the old vault as storage space.) And soon, they’ll be taking over the former Viento y Agua space with Salud, following the owner’s shuttering of Viento in July 2025.

Quietly serving up Penny and Cat Cloud beans across their tenure, their Bluff Heights location is certainly one of the coolest: Old-school tiling with mint greens throughout, one can enjoy their cup of coffee while huffing in the wafting scents of Flamin’ Curry and The Attic (and, if they’re so inclined, grabbing a much harder drink at dive bar legend Reno Room).

Most recently, they've partnered with Salud Juices to take over the former Viento y Agua space in Belmont Heights. With three existing locations—their flagship in Cal Heights; its second location at Steelcraft in Bixby Knolls; and their third on Broadway at Redondo—the brand is honored to be stepping into a long-running coffee space.

“We’re honored to step into this space that has meant so much to Long Beach,” said co-owner John Aguiree. “Partnering with Salud Juice — who will have their own bar area—allows us to share this incredible space while keeping the same creative and welcoming spirit that’s always been here. This has always been a place for connection, and that won’t change…

“Viento y Agua created a heartbeat here, and we want to keep that rhythm alive,” he continued. “By teaming up with Salud Juice — each of us with our own bar areas but shared seating — we’re honoring the history of this space while bringing a collaborative energy to the neighborhood.”

Written and photos by Brian Addison.