Let me first say, the food is decent. Their burritos are great-- the spicy chilaquiles and KBBQ burritos are the best. Second time here. First time, we sat near the window and noticed all the finger prints on the window, like a sticky- fingered kid had been wiping their hands all over it. But we really loved the KBBQ burrito. So here we are again. This time, just like the first, window was STILL ALL SMUDGED, just like the last time over a MONTH ago! They always seem short handed and take a little too long to welcome you in. We and another customer stood there for a bit before anyone acknowledged us-- even though they were right next to the counter making coffee. My suggestion to the owners, please acknowledge people as soon as they come in. Let them know you'll be with them shortly. This will go a long way. Two other suggestions- ask if someone has been here before. Or have a sign that says "order here" so newcomers know to order at the counter before sitting. And lastly, please clear off the table and clean the windows. We cleared our own table before sitting down. Not so great. Good food and great place that has a lot of potential to be perfect. But bad service and cleanliness really changes the experience. Sorry. read more

Bites & Bashes Cafe - Dirty window for a month. - Cafes Near Me - Lomita, California

Do you guys remember that one scene in rattatoullie where the food critic guy tastes the dish and his taste buds are so shocked his mind reels back into his childhood? Well that's how I felt when I had the pancakes. I'm a huge pancake fan and always on the hunt for a good pancake, so the all American was my first choice when I first tried this place out. Best pancakes I have ever had. It's the texture. It's melt in your mouth soft, spongy, warm. You can tell it's freshly made. You can taste everything good that is supposed to be in a pancake. I have no idea what their secret is but I have been to MANY places and never have I had a pancake as good as theirs. Now I won't have them anywhere else, I am loyal to this place when it comes to a pancake. Taste took me back to when my mom would have steaming hot freshly made pancakes on a morning before school. I almost cried. Seriously, try their pancakes if you are a pancake fan too. Their shakshuka and kimchi rice dish is also amazing. Honestly I haven't tried anything I didn't like here, they make everything from scratch you can just taste it. Service is great and it's a casual setting that feels relaxing. Tip: you have to get some of their freshly baked cookies. Go early because they go fast! read more

Bites & Bashes Cafe - Delicious new item. Banana pancakes! - Cafes Near Me - Lomita, California

I live in the Bay Area and I'm out for a quick weekend trip. We got up this morning and searched for food. This place sounded good so we headed over. I already knew by looking at the menu that I wanted Kimchi fried rice and a rose latte. My husband ordered the banana pancakes (with taron, caramel, and jackfruit. He also ordered a salted caramel latte. Omg. Everything was amazing. Additionally, the service was great, the staff was kind, and Chef Julie delivered the pancakes to our table. Such a treat! We enjoyed it so much we are planning to return on our next visit. Nice little spot, plenty of street parking. read more

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Bits and Bites is a tiny Gardena gem! So far, I've only tried the breakfast burrito and the pancakes, and both were outstanding. The breakfast burrito is one of my favorites, but the pancakes are unforgettable--light, fluffy, perfectly cooked, and topped with a spectacular ube sauce that takes them to another level. I had breakfast for dinner somewhere else (not so great), and all I could think about afterward were the beautiful pancakes at Bits and Bites. I may have to go back tomorrow just to satisfy the craving! It's a charming little place that feels personally and lovingly run. I'm sure I'll eventually work my way through more of the menu, but for now, the breakfast burrito (yum) and those amazing ube pancakes are my happy place. Highly recommended! read more

Best burrito and coffee with designs on it. Very cool and artsy! I would love to come here , especially to a bigger establishment one day if they moved. I wished they organized the restaurant better, but they are so limited with room for sticking supplies open to the guests . read more

First time here, breakfast in Lomita, only street parking available. Love that restaurant is Korean fusion. Had this bookmarked in yelp, happy to finally check it out for breakfast with my SIL. Restaurant is small and busy. Excellent customer service and the food was delicious. Looking forward to coming back to try other items on the menu! read more

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The pancakes are really yummy with Ube syrup on top. Super filling, we couldn't eat them all. We also shared the Filipino burrito. The rice didn't seem super fresh today. A lot of people were waiting a long time for their orders. It's a really really busy on a Sunday and they made a few mistakes with our order but it's OK. Food is good. read more

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Came across this spot on yelp while looking for a breakfast spot last minute. Had the guava lemonade and chorizo and chillequiles burrito. BOMB! Packed with flavor and a good crunch. Also that comes on the side was amazing. The drink was refreshing and was NOT made flavored syrups. Can't wait to come back! Service was good. Sat outside as it felt a little stuffy inside for me. read more

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Another weekend morning, time for a good breakfast burrito. Today I got the original breakfast burrito at B&BC. Good tortilla. The eggs were fluffy. Good quality bacon (not too salty). Normally, the breakfast burritos I get have hash browns. However, the tater tots definitely work. You get 2 salsas on the side - pico de gallo and a dark red one. I really enjoyed both. The next time I visit, I'm going to have them put the pico de gallo inside the burrito. Service was very friendly and prompt. read more

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Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted by an employee. She explained the menu to me and was very helpful and friendly. The decor is bright and tasteful with gold chairs, white tables, and light blue accents at the bar. It gives off a very cute and comfortable vibe. I looked over the menu and when I was ready, I went to the cash register to order. I ordered a lavender latte with soy milk and a Korean breakfast. The lavender latte was perfect. It has a really cute foam design that made me smile immediately. The amount of lavender syrup that was used was perfect. I would prefer that the coffee is a tad bit stronger. Although the bulgogi rice was a bit too salty and saucy, it did hit the spot before the sauce was blended into the rice. The presentation is super pretty. It was such an artistic masterpiece that I didn't want to eat it. I ended up devouring it because I was starving . read more

Bites & Bashes Cafe - Lavender latte with soy milk - Cafes Near Me - Lomita, California

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Banana Turon Pancakes were delicious! Friendly service and great atmosphere too. Nice place to do brunch. read more

Bites & Bashes Cafe - Banana Turon Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Lomita, California

We wanted to try something new and different. We happened to choose Bites & Bashes. We were very happily surprised. The food is delicious. You order upon arrival and then fund a table. Street parking is available, but can be challenging, depending on the day and time. We will definitely return. read more

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Ordered the Korean breakfast and KBBQ breakfast burrito, they did not disappoint. Food is served moments after it's ordered so it's a good choice for a quick lunch, and the flavors are good albeit on the sweeter side. The edible flowers are grown in the owner's garden, and the plating is quite nice. The many customers the morning I went were all greeted by name so it's obvious that there is a very regular and loyal customer base. read more

Bites & Bashes Cafe - Korean Breakfast - Cafes Near Me - Lomita, California

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Cute Korean fusion brunch spot. The service was nice and welcoming. When we come in, they gave us a menu and let us choose a seat. We ordered at the counter and they gave us a table marker. We got the Taco Truck burrito, Ube Lava Pancakes, and a Lavender Matcha Latte. The Taco Truck burrito tasted great. It came with a chipotle salsa, pico de gallo, and a pepperoncini. The Ube Lava Pancakes were also yummy, but maybe a bit too sweet, at least for my liking. It came with a generous amount of toasted coconut on top which paired very well with the ube syrup. It was also 3 large pancakes, which could definitely be split among a few people if ordering other stuff. The Lavender Matcha Latte was underwhelming. It was too milky and so the Matcha and the Lavender flavor got overpowered. Overall, loved the food here, but would probably avoid the matcha and try a coffee next time instead. The service was great and fast and the cafe is very cute and aesthetic. Recommend trying this place out! read more

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This is a wonderful little restaurant. Went here for breakfast. We shared a breakfast burrito and the Ube pancakes - everything was delicious. Also the coffee was great and they even made a fresh pot for us! Definitely adding it to my favorite breakfast spot list read more

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Got to try Korean fusion brunch. And this spot did did not disappoint, food was amazing and service was great too. The restaurant it self is small but cute ambiance. read more

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UGH... this place is SO GOOD. I have only ordered it on Uber Eats, but oh my god, it's been a weekly ritual for me now!!! I get 1 traditional breakfast burrito and 1 ube lava pancake. We've tried the taco truck breakfast burrito, but the meat marinade was a bit too sweet. I really recommend the traditional breakfast burrito because the salsa it comes with is so good! Such a good pairing. But oh man, the star of the show is the UBE LAVA PANCAKES!!! They're so thicc, fluffy, and mochiii like! They definitely need to add the mochi description into the menu as i've seen some negative reviews calling it rubber. I know mochi texture isn't for everyone, so I definitely empathize with those that may have been taken by surprise. But my goodness! The ube lava pancakes!!!!! I love how it comes with 2 packs of ube sauce. We poor one over the pancakes and use the other one to dip the bottom layers if I could eat these everyday I would. Lastly, the coffee. Crack coffee! It was really good the first time we had it (perfectly sweetened) but the second time was not so great. I will probably try a different drink next time especially since they use Lamill beans read more

Took my son out for breakfast as part of my trip to California. This place was nice and charming. The food was good. I'm glad they had milk alternatives as I cannot drink regular milk. read more

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FIRE. my boyfriend and I loved everything we had. even the sauces were amazing + the banana peppers were just like In-n-Out (aka the best ones). Will be back!! read more

Bites & Bashes Cafe - Chile Verde Burrito, Crack Fries, and Filipino Burrito - Cafes Near Me - Lomita, California

Wife had ordered online through Uber Eats so I went to pick up after work and waited. Then when I walked in the lady must of thought I was an Uber eats driver because she completely disregarded me and my order and continued to serve everyone else who continued to come on after me. I waited an add 20 minutes inside and she still didn't even know my order. That's when I knew I was being discriminated against. Got my food and made a comment about how good the sauce is and then she realized it was for me. I watched my fries sit on the counter getting cold. Now we have to reheat our food we live less than 10 minutes away. L read more

The food was delicious and reminded us of food we had in Hawaii. The service was quick and friendly. We sat outside on their yellow, rustic chairs. The inside was beautiful with their gold chairs. read more

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It was a rainy Sunday morning, and I was craving a breakfast burrito. There were plenty of options in the neighborhood, but I decided to try this place since I had never been here before. I ordered through the app and, due to the lack of parking and heavy rain, parked briefly on the side and ran inside. I walked in expecting at least a simple, warm greeting--but that wasn't the case. I don't expect anything over the top, but a friendly hello would have been nice. Instead, the atmosphere inside felt colder than the weather outside. There were no other customers, just one employee who looked like she didn't want to be there. When she saw me, she said, "Oh... hello... can I help you?" The tone and vibe are hard to explain in writing, but it was far from welcoming. I told her I was there to pick up an online order. She checked the orders and said she didn't see anything. Thinking I might have ordered from the wrong location, I showed her my phone. She then said, "Oh, well it's not ready." At that point, it felt like my presence was an inconvenience--as if I had disrupted her Sunday morning. She wasn't outright rude, but she certainly wasn't pleasant either. I sat there waiting, eager to leave as soon as the order was ready. When I finally got home and took my first bite, I was even more disappointed. The burrito had an unpleasant, smelly bacon taste and was very small for the price. I usually like to give local businesses a second chance, but between the unwelcoming service and the underwhelming food, I don't see myself returning. I'm glad I tried it once, but once was enough. read more

This place offers my favorite Breakfast Burrito and Chicken Goddess Sandwich, but I've only had 2 things here. First discovered on ubereats! First off, their Original Breakfast Burrito is so good with their side of Pico De Gallo and salsa, and is not greasy. I feel like im eating Clean & Healthy. The chicken Goddess sandwich did not disappoint. This place offers quality ingredients and "wow" im still impressed. My review is based on my 2 Ubereats orders. I really want to shake the owners hand..... read more

Bites and Bashes catered my wedding this past Saturday! My husband and I and every one of our guests raved about the food during and after the wedding! It wasn't just the delicious food they enjoyed; but they said the gorgeous floral displays around the food was unique and beautiful! It added warmth and beauty and complimented our garden wedding! The staff was attentive and friendly! We will definitely use Bites and Bashes at our 1 year anniversary party! We will also happily recommend you to all of our friends and family! Jennifer read more

Great food and cute ambiance. Could probably use some sound proofing decor as it can get very echo-y inside when crowded and hard to hear your table mates. Price can be high for the portion. Still love it read more

Bites and Bashes is a cool, modern little diner with white interiors. They have gold chairs and golden cutlery. The star chef and owner of the restaurant is Harvard educated as stated by an article they have posted in their restaurant. I ordered the Korean Spicy Pork Banh Mi which was good. It came with crack fries. The fries were phenomenal. And my mom got the Korean breakfast which was a Bulgogi topped steam rice with a fried egg which was also pretty good. The food was solid and good. I also got their Crack in a Cup, which was like some type of coffee concoction which I thought was too strongly coffee forward. Bites and Bashes cafe is solid. Come by if you're ever in the area for Asian Fusion food. Parking on the street. read more

The restaurant name is true. After taking a bite of our food, we could only bash it. My family and I decided to come here one morning to eat breakfast. We sat at the table nearest to the door and it was uncomfortable. People would open the door but never close it so we would get hit by wind every couple of minutes. My mom ordered the Korean breakfast. Presentation was cute, but it was ruined by how drenched it was with sauce and the bulgogi was extremely sweet. When I looked at the yelp pictures later the rice was completely dry. The sweetness didn't only affect the Korean breakfast, but the other dish we got with bulgogi in it. The KBBQ burrito was soaked with sauce once again. You would think that the egg would have soaked it up, but it couldn't handle it all either. If we wanted super sweet breakfast we would've gotten the ube pancakes instead. The only saving grace was the CFO burrito. It had a nice balance of flavors, but in my personal opinion, the egg was too wet. Overall a very wet breakfast for no reason. read more

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Small spot for brunch/lunch in lomita. Parking isn't great but there is a parking lot a block away for this place. Seating is limited. Prob not able to seat a large party. My favorite was the japchae. We added bulgogi to it and it was really good not too sweet. They also added basil and cabbage to it which is a bit different. Ube pancakes were good but did not taste like ube. The texture was nice and chewy and maybe had rice flour in it. The sauce tasted like coconut and condensed milk. Shakshuka was good but was not legit shakshuka. More on the heavier side. Kale Caesar was good and I liked that they put radish in it. We added avocado for like 3 bucks but it was literally like 3 slices... Kbbq burrito was good. I don't think you can go wrong w one of their burritos They have bottomless mimosas for 27 so we opted for those since one single mimosa was 12 dollars. Also tried the rose latte and it was pretty good. good for a casual lunch or a to go order. read more

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I remember "Crack in a Cup" tasting really delicious, but I recently got it, and it definitely didn't taste like how I remembered it. I will not be ordering it again. However, their vanilla latte is great! The Shakshuka is amazing! Super flavorful and the dish was plated beautifully. I would order the Shakshuka over and over again. I wanted the eggs sunny side up and that they were - runny and perfect. I've been to Bites & Bashes a few times now, but on a recent visit the service was extra incredible. The person working there was super friendly and personable. She made me feel so welcomed and she was just amazing. 10/10 ... She was awesome! Parking is a bit tricky. It's def not my favorite because the streets are narrow and parking can be difficult at times. read more

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Must dine qt this Gem! The cuisine, ambience, and friendly service are superb. Every detail is thoughtful; from the latte to the Korean Breakfast dish. The cardamom syrup for drinks is handcrafted and slowly prepared for quality. The Korean breakfast is fresh, flavorful, & scrumptious. Cheers! read more

Bites & Bashes Cafe - Cardamom Late - Cafes Near Me - Lomita, California

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Came here on a Sunday and was pleasantly surprised there was no wait. We ordered the original breakfast burrito and added avocado (for an extra $3). The food was quick to arrive and also piping hot (almost too hot for immediate consumption). The eggs were fluffy, the bacon crispy (but not too salty or greasy), and the smashed tots tied everything together. The salsa added extra flavor and the tortilla was thin and folded well where there wasn't extra thick tortilla only bites. I do think they could have added more scallions, I could hardly taste them. Overall the burrito was good and comparable to other local favorites Barans/Tigres Fuego and Phannys. read more

Met a friend here for breakfast and we both ordered the regular breakfast burrito, We both enjoyed our meal. The burrito was filling and we both had half left over to enjoy the next day. I also ordered a hazelnut latte and it was served with a cute design, On other occasions, I've had the Asian chicken salad which usually comes adorned with edible fresh flowers. A charming presentation. You order your food when you enter and the food is brought to you. Service is always friendly and welcoming. read more

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Food is great and flavorful. The drinks are unique yet beyond delicious. Workers are kind and helpful. And this place has great seating and is cutely decorated. However, this place is quite expensive but tbh it's worth the price. read more

I wish I could have given this place a better review however it does feel like this place is trying to make up for ok tasting food by putting flower petals and trying to prettify their dishes. The bolognese had a fruit fly in one of flower petals but we just picked it out as to not make a fuss but it does concern me about their food handling and safety process. You order at the counter and they'll bring you your food if you decide to eat in. The service itself is pretty ok... we had to ask for forks because there weren't any in the bucket they had at the side and it seems like the kind of place that's not gonna check in on you or anything which might be nice if you prefer being left alone. It does feel like this place is up-charging because they try to make their dishes look nice and because of the minimalist interior? It was nice to try but I probably wouldn't come back. read more

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Looking for a quick bite to eat for breakfast and found the nearest place to us. I got the steak chilaquiles and my wife ordered a quesadilla breakfast meal. The food was delicious and our server was very nice and she would frequently stop by to make sure our drinks were good and the overly ambience was awesome. I loved the decor. I recommend trying this place out if you're ever in town. read more

Ive heard so many good things but ultimately left underwhelmed. I got the KBBQ burrito - it was really just a standard breakfast burrito with bulgogi beef. It was a bit...boring, unfortunately, and for the price was even more disappointing ($18?!). I think it should have had corn cheese, kimchi, anything to really make it feel korean. My husband had a korean breakfast skillet and felt the same. I absolutely loved how exciting the menu was and also loved loved LOVED my lavender latte. Decor is very simple and almost felt incomplete - the bar is a gorgeous blue tile and the chairs are pretty gold metal. But there is nothing on the white walls which leaves it feeling like it isnt fully decorated yet. read more

Bites & Bashes Cafe - Lavender latte - Cafes Near Me - Lomita, California

My husband found this cute little spot on Yelp and was really excited to try it, so we went on a Saturday for lunch. Even though we walked in around noon, the place wasn't crowded. If you are dining in you can sit down with a menu and when you're ready you go up to the cashier to order. We sat down and ordered a few things to try: Shakshuka ($17.95) - A sunny-side up egg, sweet peppers, turkey sausage, scallions, house fennel, and arrabiatta. This dish was really pretty with the flower petals sprinkled on top, but I was looking for eggs cooking in Hell. Adding the turkey sausage threw me off (I'm used to no meat in it), but it added flavor and extra protein. This dish wasn't overly salted, the bread was nicely crusted, and overall I'd say this dish was on the sweet side, which I didn't enjoy, but I still think it was a decent meal. Taco Truck Burrito ($16.95) - A Korean spicy pork al pastor with pineapple, chopped kimchi, rice, eggs, and scallions. This was my least favorite dish. I don't think the pineapple worked well with the meat, it was too acidic and pineapple doesn't taste good combined with most things. My husband didn't like this dish at all. The last dish we got was their Ube Lava Pancakes ($14.75) - Buttermilk pancakes, ube syrup, toasted coconut, berries. My husband thought the pancakes were made with ube, not smothered in an ube sauce, which tells me he didn't read the description too well. This was pretty good. A little to sweet for my liking, but I liked it the most out of the three dishes we bought. We think the syrup was made with condensed milk and I'm not a fan of coconut but really enjoyed the shavings on top. The berries on top were three raspberries. This place isn't suited for big parties, but for a more intimate or family setting. Parking can be found on Narbonne, or there's some residential area's nearby where you may be able to find something. Otherwise, Lando's hair salon isn't too far by and they have a parking lot - You just gotta walk about five or six doors down. read more

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This spot exceeded our expectations in the best way possible. I had a serious hankering for a bacon breakfast burrito and was honestly over the usual South Bay spots. Let's be real, they just don't hit. Bites & Bashes is easily our new favorite. We ordered the original bacon breakfast burrito, the Korean BBQ breakfast burrito, pancakes for our little one, and an iced latte and not a single thing disappointed. Everything was delicious, but we are 100% going to be craving that Korean BBQ breakfast burrito and all the homemade salsas that come with it. One thing that really stood out was that the chef came out and personally checked in with every table to see how their food was and honestly, everyone looked very pleased. That level of care really shows. The restaurant was clean, the music was great, and our food came out promptly. Such a cute spot and an easy 10/10 we'll definitely be back. Only thing worth mentioning is the parking situation isn't the best, but the food more than makes up for it. Highly recommend! read more

Great find! Small spot in a cute little neighborhood. The menu was exciting to read as it was Filipino inspired! Everything we had tasted amazing! Even got to meet the chef! She was super friendly and very welcoming! read more

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Atmosphere, aesthetic, food and people ALL amazing! We had gotten the banana turon pancakes, forking around Filipino burrito and an original burrito. All of their food ideas were so unique and delicious I wanted to try them all! Service was amazing and the chef even took the time to come out and chat with us about how this place started out 8 years ago. Afterwards, I was compelled to get their drinks as well so we'd gotten the lavender lemonade, horchata shaken espresso and crack in a cup. All in all, 10/10 would DEFINITELY come again!! read more

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