Came on a Friday around 10:30AM. No line. Ample breads on shelf. 5-6 of each or more: Mou, Chocolate Mou, Tuna and Cheese Mou, Cranberry Mou, Croque Monsieur Mou. Devoured a Tuna and Cheese, I love how the bread is soft but a little crunchy. read more

Arrived at Bread, Espresso & around 1:15pm on Friday and the line was relatively short out the door. There was a good supply of Mou bread that was limited to 1 per person, which they were enforcing. I also grabbed a French toast, Bacon edamame mou, and cranberry nuts mou. While the bread tasted okay/good, it did not warrant the steep prices and did not stand out in terms of bread/pastries. In the midst of all the Asian bread shops in LA, it wasn't very unique and I do not understand the hype besides it being new. The store front is small but clean and comfortable. It is a cute little cafe to eat at. read more

Decided to try this place today based on the reviews. Pastries looked great and I had to try a couple. They didn't disappoint. But my main reason for going in was a cup of coffee to join the pastry. Coffee was mid. Nothing special. I don't remember the last time I struggled SO much with a coffee cup lid. It kept dripping all over the place. Stained my shirt. It was a bit annoying. Service was friendly and the place is cute with cool vibe with music. Not too sure if I would go back. A lot of places with good baked goods and coffee combo. I recommend you spend on better lids. read more

Service was good. Food was good. Ambiance was very Japanese..also a positive. It features the bread Mou in several different iterations including sweet and savory. I'll be back. A lot more for me to try. read more

We're curious about this place.It was hard to find and to park.The place was nice.The foods were okay. read more

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Bread was so so and the Matcha Latte was terrible. The bread was cold cause they left the door open and cool air was blowing into the store.

I went back when it got little slower. We tried lobster bisque and it was horrible. Its rare I complain about food and it was pretty bad. It was way too fishy, if I hadn't pay over $20 for it, I would not have touch the dish after one bite.. We also had ham and cheese toast, and this was okay. I get it, bread has unique texture to it but would I come back?.. hum.. I dont think so. I rather get bread from Japanese pastry shop in mitsuwas market. read more

Very disappointed because everything was very mediocre. Overhyped due to social media. Worth trying once but wouldn't come back. Came at 830am to get bread at 9am but nothing was warm in spite of it being fresh. Do not get the hojicha cream, no flavor! read more

Bread, Espresso & - Cafes Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This is solely based on our experience on 2/2/25. Stopped by around 11am and everything has been sold out, except the lobster bisque mou. It was decent, but nothing special. Parking was a pain in the arse. Service was quick and friendly. Maybe it's not a fair review since we didn't get to try anything else, but we probably won't go out of our way to do so either. read more

Bread, Espresso & - Cafes Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Great food, service was great, they were very helpful since it was my first time! Great place to get work done and has plenty of seats

I went with my best friend who loves checking out Japanese bakeries. We did their brunch and I was severely disappointed. You don't get much for the price, and my meal was literally a small piece of bread with one sunny side egg on top and a salad. Nothing special at all. I also tried their iced matcha blueberry tea and it was gross. They didn't even use fresh blueberries. My friend though did say she liked one of their baked goods. Maybe I just don't understand their food (even though I'm Japanese American though). read more

It's good. But Not special and won't spend extra $$$ for this. As I'm born & Grew up in Japanese, This is not special, just typical Japanese style? Soft Bread. It's just these days SNS world things. read more

This place was a poor experience. A lot of hype around but overall left pretty disappointed. They set out batches of their bread. One at 9a and at 1p. They sell out quickly, but only because they don't produce enough product. Once it's gone, you have to wait or order their $16-$22 plates. I don't understand how you have so much hype and can't produce enough product. Losing out on money. We arrived at 930. There was no breads left, only cold sammich options which can't event be heated up. Would have had to wait until 1p to try their actual breads. If you have the demand, you have to be able to keep up the supply. The bread wasn't bad, nothing memorable IMO. Coffee and matcha were very mid. Can't even order an espresso despite it being part of their business name??? There are better options, especially in Torrance. read more

Street parking is very easy here. We got here at 9:45 and everything was sold out. But I think everyone is here for the breakfast menus. We got the Lobster Bisque and French Toast. The Lobster Bisque was a bit too rich for me. The French Toast was nice. Anyway it was fun to try this place but it's pricey for what it is and I probably won't go back ;-( read more

Bread, Espresso & - Lobster Bisque - Cafes Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Finally tried their toast honey and butter plate and their mou bread! It was better than expected! I really love how it comes with salad and yogurt which for me, is a perfect breakfast to start your day! The mou bread is thick and soft on the inside, it's way too good! The service is excellent, it is small inside, but there's a lot of tables and chair where you can eat and chill. I definitely recommend this place and for sure will be back to try all their mou breads. You do have to come early because they have limited quantities. Forever love Japanese food and cafes! read more

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Stopped by at 9:10 AM on Wednesday, Feb 12, and there was barely anything left (photo attached). I get that some people can line up right at 7 AM when they open, but not everyone has that flexibility. Just feels frustrating, if you are not ready to serve more people, maybe adjust the hours or the supply. read more

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$18 (!?!) for bread, butter (not even melted on bread), and honey (served on the side in the bear squeeze jar - nothing special or unique), with a thimble of yogurt and berries, and a salad (at breakfast???) with little to no dressing! Ummm, what? Go for baked goods or coffee (still overpriced and good, not fabulous) if you have to. Do not go for breakfast! Side note - their French toast is not served until 11am. read more

They're known for the honey butter mou bread but my gosh, the chocolate mou is even better!

As of my visit last week, they only make 2 batches of their Mou bread a day. I lined up before their second batch at 1PM came out on a rainy day and wasn't able to try flavors I anticipated most. They only make a handful of random flavors per batch despite demand. They didn't make the cinnamon roll Mou and the red bean Mou sold out 10 people into the line. Only tried the french toast and cream Mou in store. They were good but really overhyped. I don't think it's worth coming back for. read more

Great little bakery great atmosphere, people are kind and friendly. Word of warning! They only make only 50x of those cube style breads of each flavor. Once at 7am and once at 1pm. They sell out fast. So plan to go early. Hand crafted with care and detail. Super delicious! read more

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Was able to get in line early and was able to snag one of their limited breads! Tried the matcha French toast which was so rich and delicious. Also tried their lobster bisque bread bowl and it was amazing and exactly what I needed, the bread is SO SOFT!! I will definitely be coming back to try their clam chowder bread bowl and also excitedly waiting for them to add matcha to their menu!! read more

Bread, Espresso & - Lobster bisk bread bowl - Cafes Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Amazing bakery with incredible coffee. The Mou bread was soft, warm, and packed with flavor -- it's seriously next level. Cozy atmosphere and friendly service too. A new favorite spot! read more

Lots of people, lines out the outdoor and along the building. It's up to luck if you do not come before opening and are able to get their signature bread. Good luck read more

Bread, Espresso & - Mou azuki and custard - Cafes Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

From the perspective of a first time guest: My friend and I were in the area and wanted to come in and try this new place that's being hyped. They have a pretty good location with parking in the back, and the interior is gorgeous with wood and faux cement ceiling tiles, cute seating and a seemingly well-designed bakery lane and counter. Taking a step back though, when we first opened the door there was a line seemingly going the opposite way of the order counter. The end of the line was actually at the counter. So in function, the layout is a bit confusing, but we quickly understood why. What we didn't understand is why the person at the front wasn't choosing any of the displayed items, so we asked the staff and they said that the bakery sections opens at 1pm (it was already passed 1). They finally made their way out with the rest of the bread and by about 110 they allowed us to start going through- yay! Fair enough! What really left a bad taste in my mouth though is not the food, but the young Japanese-American girl that works there basically talking sh** about the customers in Japanese. Hello, you're in the South Bay, in a Japanese bakery/cafe, in a room full of Asian guests and otherwise. You don't think some people will understand you? She was essentially inferring that we, the customers, were stupid for queuing inside of the cafe and not outside. That we were somehow annoying and in the way. Sorry, but you as staff need to control that by either directing the line as it begins to form, setting up a line barrier, etc. When they brought out the remaining items to stock the bakery, she was directed us as if we were staff to clear the area, very coldly, instead of kindly asking us to make space. Like zero common sense or hospitality. Even her co-worker said "maybe it's because it's cold outside" to which she responded "well they shouldn't wait inside". Poor service ruins the vibes, and does a disservice to the hard work that goes into operating a business and creating a special product. It's a spit in the face to the customers and to your coworkers, and has no place in a Japanese bakery cafe. So many thoughtful little touches, great music, the owner obviously put his heart into this. Sorry to say it's being ruined by one of your staff. The bread is good. read more

wow- epic is an understatement. The food was so good I felt i should be dressed up- even though this is super casual place. The staff there was amazing as well. This is a do not miss spot!!!! read more

honey mou & sausage brioche were soooo good here and so was the egg & prosciutto plate! service is exceptional and everyone is so nice here :) interior very comfy with lots of outlets for studying. will definitely be back! read more

Bread, Espresso & - Cafes Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

i came at 3:00 and they had soo many bread flavors! I walked inside and it reminded me of my trip to japan! so aesthetic and calming! The bread was soo yummy!! I love the texture of the outside and the cream is delicious! definitely not too sweet!! i got chocolate mou, red bean mou, and a cranberry nut mou and all 3 were a 10/10! The cashier was soo nice and the owners are soo sweet. Definitely going to come back! read more

Bread, Espresso & - bread!! - Cafes Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This is the second time I have come here and they did NOT have the hot ginger lemonade available. First time they didn't have it was around 11am. I came back about a week later when they first opened and they still didn't have it ready. When asked when it would be ready she did NOT know. Excuses were made to why it is never available. When paying with cash they did NOT have change available. And Coffee is awful. After Christmas they had a coffee sample bar in hopes to change the coffee blend. I guess they have NOT changed the blend yet. read more

Love this place! Been there a few times and they never disappoint! Service is great and the whole place is clean and nice. Their pastries are SO good and I especially love the custard and whip cream mou. They're also a hit at parties! read more

Very clean interior, good customer service and I got a warmed matcha toast was good overall!

A charming little spot with street parking and a cozy indoor seating area. The service is warm and welcoming, which adds to the overall inviting vibe. The highlight here is definitely the bread--each one is filled with unique sweet or savory ingredients that make them truly special. They're best enjoyed the same day, as reheating can overcook the filling. I also really enjoyed the French toast and can't wait to return to try the matcha-flavored one. Next time, I also want to sample their more classic, unfilled breads. A great place for bread lovers looking for something a little different. Can be pricey but worth it for the unique take, in my opinion. read more

I waited months for the hype to die down, it finally did. At least when I went there today there was plenty of bread. It all looked tasty. Maybe I had to eat it there right away because when I got home it was not as tasty as it looks. I mean their mou bread looks cute but JJ bakery has something similar and taste better... just not similar size and not as "cute" looking and less variety. Don't think I'll be going back! read more

Every single thing we got was delicious! My personal favorite was the red bean and cream mou, but they were all great. The staff was so kind and walked us through the entire menu. They had every single menu item available, even after coming right before closing. The drinks were also so tasty, I appreciated the strong authentic matcha flavor. Love the interior, it is so aesthetic. They have a dedicated parking lot, which makes visiting so easy. Would definitely come back again!!! read more

Bread, Espresso & - Chocolate mou, Red bean and cream mou, cranberry and nut mou. matcha latte, iced latte - Cafes Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Stood in line at 8:10am, had to wait an hour before finally entering the bakery. Once entering, we had to wait an additional 40 minutes because there were only 5 tables inside. the management was just awful. Out of the five items on the breakfast menu, three of them were sold out. My friend and I each ordered the only two choices available and were underwhelmed and disappointed. Each plate was about $19 after tax, and it truly looked like a kid's meal. Not worth the money, and I definitely will not be returning to this place. For those of you coming here after seeing them on Instagram, please be aware. read more

Bread, Espresso & - Cafes Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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It's a nice place to hang out and relax on a weekday morning. I arrived around 930 and there were no lines and tons of bread available. Will revisit if they have more selection of bread. read more

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They run out of bread within a few hours, and they still don't serve espresso. They have plenty of & ________.

This is a popular bakery chain from Tokyo and now one of my favorite locations. It's highly underrated due to the overflow of crowds during opening but when I visited recently all the items were available, plenty of seating, and staff were very friendly. I ordered the French Toast and it was delicious. Looking forward to trying out more baked goods. The cafe itself was clean and felt relaxed by the beach. Highly recommend trying out! read more

Bread, Espresso & - French toast - Cafes Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The bread was delicious. Got a red bean toast plate and luckily was able to get their signature mou. They turned out the food for their dine in pretty fast. We got here at 7:15am and waited for an hour to get in. Be prepared to wait. There's also a possibility there's no bread unless you get there at or before opening. I would want to come back when they settle in and the crowds die down. read more

I was hesitant to visit due to all the reviews, but thought to check it out. I went on a Thursday around 3:45pm. Great selection and the bread was soft and fresh. I bought the Hojicha cream, regular Mou loaf, chocolate melon pan, azuki cream, and bacon and edamame. Having been in Japan for a month recently, it reminded me of the bakeries there. At least for me, all the breads were excellent and divine. I'm so happy there's a place I can go to that reminds me of Japan and the quality of the baked goods was very good. Yes, it's expensive, but that is expected since it's Japanese. I'll be back to try the other breads and drinks. We're (at least for me) very lucky to have a bakery like this here in LA, beats a 12 hr flight :). read more

I really enjoyed the food. The square bread is very delicious. The service is very good and everyone is very helpful.