The breakfast sandwich was good and the sesame sourdough was addictive. The staff was friendly, and the ambience had a cool casual vibe. The only drawback is that you have to find parking on the street. read more

I get coffee and croissants from this spot every weekend morning. I've also sat down there to have breakfast and their staff is very cordial and helpful. Their location is perfect for a lazy outdoor brunch. Try the breakfast sandwich. They also do pizza at night. But you need to order early (between 5-6PM) because they tend to run out. read more

Giving them - 4 Stars because it's not a great location to work from as they don't have readily available outlet plugs by the seating areas which I found to be weird in a cafe in such a prime location. I had to charge my laptop away from my table by the entrance near the line of people and merch bookcase. I definitely won't be back here when I want to work on my computer, even though I love this view and ambiance here. Croissant Breakfast Sandwich 4 stars for their croissant bacon and egg sandwich. I had to ask them to reheat it. The portion/size is great - the flavor is great but you have to eat it while it's hot otherwise it's subpar. Matcha 3 stars for their matcha. I'm a matcha snob and am very picky when it comes to matcha. I wish it was slightly more ceremonial tasting. I can't quite put my finger on it, but something is missing with the taste of the matcha. I'm not sure if it's the type of milk they use (I've tried several different milk options they have and no luck). I really wanted to love the matcha here because there isn't a solid place in San Pedro that serves great matcha. I'll go here in a pinch when I want to experience their ambiance and want a quick matcha fix, but not my first pick. Staff I wish their staff was a bit more personable for this type of niche local coffee/bakery shop. In a smaller town, this goes a long way. It just felt very impersonal as a local. But love the generally ambiance/view - who can beat being in front of the waterfront? Location 5 stars for location because as I mentioned they have great views and outdoor patio seating. Parking 3 stars, this is hit or miss. You may end up circling around a few times until you find a spot. Bring quarters or your card with you as everything around is metered parking. I believe their main location is in Long Beach, I'd be curious to try the matcha at that location to see if the quality is different. As I said, I'll come here to read a book, relax and enjoy the matcha (just a matcha snob wishing it was a bit bolder and true to matcha culture). I've heard great things about this place, I definitely want to try their other menu items - if anyone has any recommendations please share! read more

Colossus - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - San Pedro, California

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Usually, I really enjoy their iced vanilla lattes and their Midsommar Latte. However, the past five times I've ordered either of the two, it has been disappointing every time. The ratio is off and it's just not as good as it could be. I'm a fan of their Passion Fruit Matcha Tonic. It's not a drink I would normally order but I'm glad I did because it's delicious! I've ordered it at least twice and it's been consistently good. Their pizza is YUM. The Rosa was really good and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Smashed Fingerling Potatoes: these were just ok. Nothing super special about them. I love potatoes so they do the job when I want potatoes. Croissant Breakfast Sandwich: very greasy. This one was a thumbs down for me. Parking can be difficult to find, but I'm usually able to find one. read more

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This review is for the coffee, pastries and desserts only. When my sister comes to visit me from Northern California, she always goes to classes. The coffee's are perfect, not too sweet, but always rich and creamy. The pastries and the bread, incredible! Have never had a bad one. The showstopper....I had their Keylime pie and it was one of the best desserts I've ever had! It's a special they have for holidays, and the 4 in pie is $18....which is steep, but it is worth every cent. I highly recommend. read more

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Great place!! I love their bread and pastries. Will always recommend. I love the extended hours of this location compared to Alma location or if items are out of stock there I can just drive here. Tried the sweet scone today. And a twice baked croissant to take home... (my favorite) read more

Colossus - Sweet scone - Bakeries Near Me - San Pedro, California

This location is right on the main street of Harbor blvd so you got to find parking on the street I didnt order food so this is solely based on the drink i ordered which is their iced Midsommar latte ($8.50) A little pricey compared to other coffee shops but its because they use quality ingredients and coffee beans that you can taste. It was balanced with just enough sweetness and from the cold foam which i liked didnt really care for the garnish that was sprinkled at the top which i believe was fennel and something else it just left a robust after taste onve you get to the bottom of the drink. Overall a really good quality of coffee read more

Colossus - Midsommar latte iced - Bakeries Near Me - San Pedro, California

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Whenever people ask me what's in San Pedro, I always say there's nothing exciting. Well, Colossus is one of the exceptions. We don't have very many great places to brag about here, but this place is one of them! The first one was on Alma and 24th st and they close pretty early. There's another location and Long Beach, but they close around 5 or 5. This place is open til 8! I've been to this location a few times and although it's small, it's bright and inviting. I can't remember all the things I've had but the recent ones was a the lavender honey latte. That was pretty good. I usually get a milk alternative like oat milk. The OG cookie is one of my favorites you should definitely try it. 5 stars The financier is pretty good too! 5 stars Also the vegan double chocolate cookie is like 5 stars. I can't remember the other items I've had but try them! I'm definitely coming back! read more

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What a great spot on Harbor accross from the fisherman's Wharf area in San Pedro. The staff were welcoming, professional and kind. The vibe and ambiance was positive and chill. My wife ordered the Chicken Caesar Sandwich and I had the French omelet. My wife had hot water and I had a café americano. Lux was our server and was professional, kind and efficient. Highly recommended. read more

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My husband has had this place bookmarked for a couple of months, and we were excited to give it a try. We were in the area for an errand and stopped by before we headed home. Our experience was underwhelming with a hint of strangeness. We ordered one of each of the following items: a pecan sticky bun, a cinnamon sugar knot, a traditional croissant, a kouigan amann, and a pan con tomato, with two drip coffees. The cost was at least $48 without tip. We smelled the fresh garlic from the pan con tomato, yet it was still bland. The caramel on the sticky bun was tough. The sugar knot and croissant were just OK. The kouigan amann was the best of all the food items if I had to choose. Lastly, the coffee was OK. Theres both indoor and outdoor dining areas. It was a cold morning so we opted for inside. Now for the strange part. We reached the counter and started placing our order. The person was entering them into the POS system. In the middle of my husband ordering, the person taking our order starts conversing with the two baristas behind him, as if my husband wasn't in the middle of ordering. It was strange and rude. After placing our order, he grabs a box and asks us again which pastries we ordered. It could be an off day. I don't know, it wasn't a pleasant experience. We'll pass on this location, but might try the OG location on Alma St. and maybe have a better experience. read more

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Took a Sunday stroll down to Colossus's harbor location. It was a beautiful day and there was lots of people sitting outside and they're open area, enjoying their coffee and breakfast. Walked in and was immediately greeted. I asked for a recommendation from the barista and she gave me two options and I settled on the Midsomer latte. When I picked up my latte, the barista waited for me to try it because she felt that it maybe too sweet, but I tested it and it was perfect. Not too sweet at all. I appreciated her waiting to see if I liked my latte when she was unsure of it. That's really great customer service. Inside had a good group of people sitting there eating their breakfast talking. It's actually a very great location because it's on a corner so you have windows so you can see out to the harbor to the street that day was the day of the downtown Christmas parade, so there was a lot going on. I would have given this place five stars, but I was a little upset because I had waited for the restroom and when I finally went in, there was no toilet paper. Which happens. The thing that bothered me was that it was an employee who walked out of the restroom and didn't say "hey hold on, There's no toilet paper. Let me get some before you go in." I did let the staff know before I left and that's when I saw the employee behind the counter. Will definitely be back to try some of their pastries and breakfast read more

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The coffee and bread are undeniably good. Not sure if it's because I arrived later in the afternoon, but I do wish they would offer to warm the pastries up. Still delicious. They can crank a latte out pretty fast (probably because they get so many orders), but for some reason my plain black tea took a while to come out.. Overall, it was a positive experience & I would return. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and ordered the Chicken Caesar sandwich, which comes on their delicious bread, toasted well. The chicken was a lemon pepper recipe with Dijon mustard and olive oil and topped with iceberg lettuce. Not that it wasn't delicious, because it was, but it was just the small sandwich without any sides for $16 ($20 w/ tax and a $2 tip). That is about $6-7 dollars more than I would expect to pay for an item of this type without a drink or sides to accompany it. Even a handful of potato chips would have made it seem more valuable. I know this is probably a high-rent, preferred location, but this would definitely price me out eventually. Loved the ambiance. The fresh flowers on each table were a nice touch, soft indietronic music playing in the background. All that was great. I just think I am in a different tax bracket for those who could afford things at this location on the regular. I did enjoy the chicken recipe, the sauce and my sandwich. Just wish there was a little more of it or more to it for the price. read more

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Perfect location. If you're going to the port. First time here got the sourdough bread actually pretty good. We'll definitely be back. . read more

This location is the bougie version of the Colossus collection and more cafe than actual bakery. I highly suspect they don't even make the pastries at this location, but get it from the other ones. This one is located on Harbor Blvd very close to the USS Iowa in San Pedro. I got the French Omelette plate. Was it worth it? Eh, it's good for a small breakfast so if you're a hearty eater, this would be too small. If you're a light eater, this is the place for you. Pricey, but ok Summary: if you come here expecting to be assaulted by the smell of baked goods, you won't get it here. Go to the other locations for that. Pizza dough isn't even available here, you have to go to another location for that. All in all, just ok. read more

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Colossus is one of those bougie cafes that has pricey pastries, but honestly, they're worth it due to the quality and taste. Each bread in the display case is between $5-$8, and there are impressive-looking features, interesting combos, and healthy options. I had fun chomping on a decent amount of the baked goods; most were delicious. My favorites were the Strawberry Scone with Passionfruit Glaze, Cacao and Sea Salt Brownie, and the OG Cookie. The scone surprised me the most - it was dense yet not dry, with a fruity sweetness that wasn't overwhelming. The brownie was fudgy and perfectly salted. I would like to try some savory items next time, and hopefully a Strawberry Cookie with Matcha Glaze since the OG Cookie was very satisfying. The Dark Chocolate Cream Pie ($18 for the regular/small size) was good, but I wouldn't get it again. The dark chocolate cream filling had a rich, ganache-like flavor. The crust was crumbly, as expected, but mostly stayed intact. I didn't love that there was a reminiscent taste of cheesecake since it made the chocolate cream pie too tangy for me. Staff were chill and ready to help answer questions. Inside was clean, modern, and airy, with huge window walls that let you peer into the harbor. We parked on S Palos Verdes St (free street parking), which was a very short walk to Colossus. read more

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My friends keep going to Colossus for their pastries, and this time I tagged along and tried the coffee. The cafe has a bright, trendy feel to it, and there's a few tables inside to sit down and enjoy your food. Ordering at the counter is quick and easy, but it's best to come early in the morning before the line gets long. The staff greeted us warmly and kindly answered all the questions we had about the delectable pastries in the display case. I got an iced americano, and it's good but not my favorite. I'd say it's in my top 5 though. Next time, I definitely want to try some of their pastries or pizza! read more

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I have been to both the San Pedro and the Long Beach locations and both are consistent as far as food and service; with the San Pedro location having more of a dine-in atmosphere. Prices are on the higher end, but the quality is there, without a doubt; fresh and well executed. I recommend any of their egg dishes and the French loaves. You can't go wrong with any of their pastries but get there early for the best selection. Sometimes they'll do pizza nights, so delicious. Which I think may be turning into a regular menu item at some point, if it isn't already. read more

Colossus - Soft scrambled eggs on toast with bacon. Iced vanilla latte. - Bakeries Near Me - San Pedro, California

Colossus Bread did not disappoint. The Midsommar Latte was hands down the best iced coffee I've had--perfectly sweet and super smooth. The mushroom French dip was just as good, great portion and you can tell everything is made with quality ingredients. Already planning my next visit read more

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I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich with bacon, it was excellent!! Dark Chocolate Mocha was good, but it was barely warm, but they surprisingly/unexpectedly replaced with a warm one after voicing my concern, which was appreciated. Service, good enough, Ambiance is cute! Price of bill was very steep though. I will be back though, but not often because of price. read more

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First time sitting inside and eating! It did not disappoint! Service was quick and pleasant per usual. Inside was super cute and cozy. Food was absolutely delicious! The smoked salmon tartine was perfectly acidic and creamy. read more

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Friendly, wonderful dog, friendly, nice people great food, and the best bread ever plenty of places to walk by with your dog and enjoy your food by the water read more

Colossus means something huge in presence, power, size, or importance. This begs the question what is colossus about Colossus? And the answer to that, at least for me, is there bread promise fulfilled. Sure, bread can be sliced, standard, and useful. I mean try to play poker and try to eat meat--- having the meat in between bread helps you succeed in the task, as in one hand you can hold your cards, and in the other you can hold your meat in between bread. But this place carried the utility of bread into expressive domain because it showcased the wondrous ways that bread can be. Much like a person, bread can be dressed for a sweet occasion, be anointed with (olive) oil, be dunked in liquid, be bitten with gusto, be topped with fruit (like Carmen Miranda's hat) and in general be a reason why your morning is made complete, and today that happened to me. Although not pictured, I bought the honey lavender Latte. Its description is on the pictured coffee menu. I tried it, particularly because the menu describes their honey lavender syrup as homemade, which is appropriate for a bakery that makes their bread in house. I wonder how one mixes honey and lavender? For a moment, I imagined bees making honey in combs, and other bees bringing lavender petals from their outside garden, while others fly in an intense circle to mix the two principle ingredients in a simmer pot. I mean, I did not take a tour of their kitchen, the Wiilly Wonka-esque scene can be true, until I am proven wrong. What I do know for fact is that my honey lavender iced coffee was prepared by a person named Violet, which is an ironic twist that I welcome, like my morning buns being made by a man whose last name is muffin. The coffee was great, from first sip, it was a reminder as to why my favorite color is purple. It was refreshing, sweet, but not cloying. It is a perfect complement to a sweet morning treat that hits differently. Black coffee cuts the sweetness of syrup with welcomed intention, like a traffic cop interrupting the flow of traffic for other cars to flow! But here the sweetness of the coffee is like having cop cars escort you to the hospital when you are about to have a baby: the private escort elevates the moment of urgency, not to an inconvenience, but to welcome support. I also ordered the soft scrambled egg toast. I was attracted to the dish because it had creme fraiche. I have seen enough Gordon Ramsey shows to know that properly cooked eggs are simple but require creme fraiche. During this visit, I also learned the correct spelling of "creime fraiche." Spelling the words in french elevates its importance because it sounds more fancy than spelling or saying fresh cream. The actual egg dish on top of bread was great! It was deceptively simple--- eggs on top of bread. But the bread was thick yet light. The chives elevated the dish with color and snap taste! I got the dish to go go, and once I saw the carts with breads and bacon frying, I decided to stop my dad and eat in-house. I was provided fork and knife to eat my bread, but I ate it with my hands with gusto. I also took home a sea salt cookie for a nephew and a baguette. I tasted the baguette and its edges were over crisped and my nephew's cookie was spoiled by giving it to a child, as he has not yet develop his taste buds for discerning consumption. But if you eat to enjoy and not care to decipher than the cookie is a great home run! To the help the reader I have included the pictures of the coffee menu, and the food menu to help make informed choices. I am also happy to see that this place has found a home and following in San Pedro because I have always felt that San Pedro was a place that did not house the best restaurants for foodies and their gourmand cousins. But this place signals a shift, that I for one welcome! read more

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Update: Owner Scott was very helpful and refunded me as soon as he saw the review. I believe it was just overlooked! Love ordering from here! Me and my work order from here almost every Friday. My only complaint is on two separate occasions I have had missing drinks and or bakery items. There is no phone number to contact and when I contacted the other location I received no response to my missing items the first time. the second time I filed a missing item report through toast and they have emailed saying the store is not responsive so I am unable to get a refund. This is after the delivery driver said the store was not able to fulfill my complete order and I needed to put in a missing item request through toast. Why so they can ignore it ‍‍ read more

Worth a visit! The interior design of the place is well-thought of and modern. High ceilings and immaculately white inside. Though the place is on the small side, there is ample seating indoors and outdoors. They have a small section dedicated to craft foods and souvenirs. Which makes the place seem darn well crafted and hipster. I ordered the Calabrian chillies with honey and sausage pizza and Olives with orange. The pizza was artisanal and tasty. Although the middle of the pizza was a bit soggy with the toppings being cheese and honey heavy. I just dealt with it and thought the pizza was still delicioso. Some of the pizzas the other tables got had some burnt tops, but ours didn't have a burnt top, so we got lucky. One of the few kinks they have to work out of their system. I also got a fancy Italian orange soda that was crisp and refreshing. The place is an offshoot of the Colossus bakery on Alma St. with the same name Colossus. San Pedro finally got their artisanal pizza joint. They serve brunch, lunch, and dinner menus along with pastries and crafted coffees and matchas. One of the chefs/owner, Kristin Colazas Rodriguez is Michelin trained and coordinated Colossus' menu. read more

Colossus - Calabrian Chilies with Honey + Sausage Pizza with Olives in Orange - Bakeries Near Me - San Pedro, California

Thrilled that this local favorite finally has an expanded space with dine-in options. It's technically not full service but it's still nice to have an option to sit down and eat. They also have pizza in the evenings but I've yet to try it. One thing that is note worthy is that some time ago they raised their prices significantly and went tip-free. Sounds reasonable to me. But it seems that at least in this location they brought back tipping once again even though the prices remain the same. read more

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Parking is on the street. I got a vanilla latte with almond milk and it was smooth and perfectly balanced. Not too sweet, not too bitter. Just right. The cardamom bun was amazing. Soft, a little sticky in the best way, and packed with flavor. Especially with the pearl sugar. I also tried the salmon toast tartine, asked for no cucumbers, and it still came out beautifully plated. The bread was fresh and had that perfect crunch to softness ratio. Salmon was super fresh and paired great with everything else on the plate. The whole vibe of the spot is calm and inviting. Staff is friendly and the place just feels intentional. You can tell they actually care about what they're serving. Highly recommend. read more

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Back one more time before leaving San Pedro. Tried their house-made Chai Latte and it was really good. read more

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Loved the items on the menu and looked forward to going back, but the second time I stopped by, they were short-staffed and closed early. Will try again a different time. Also, if you ask for any of the happy hour items to go, you'll get an additional charge. read more

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I found out about Colossus from their booth at a farmers market years ago and how good their chocolate chip cookie was. All their bread is so good and I'm glad I got to come and try their sit down food. It's a cute shop and breakfast was excellent. There was only street parking and not validated parking, so just check when it gets busy. You order first then grab a seat. It was a nice spot to catch up with friends at. Definitely will be back again! read more

Colossus - Smoked Salmon Tartine, OG cookie, chai latte, breakfast foods! - Bakeries Near Me - San Pedro, California

This is a pretty cool coffee shop! They have lots to offer from breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. They also have typical morning pastries for most on-the-go customers like me. I had their iced Midsommar latte which had homemade anise caramel topped with fennel and bee pollen. This is a unique blend and something I've never had. It was sweet with peppery notes. I actually like this drink and enjoy every taste. My wife had their iced vanilla latte which was regular tasting but still delicious. Their croissant was pretty decent with a chewy fluffy inside and flaky crust. This place really caters to their specialty breads which is awesome. Next time, I'd love to try their baguette with a side of authentic European butter. read more

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Great service, good, pastries, vibes, wine, water, pizza. Perfect place to stop by and get coffee and pastries Critique.. I bought a ham and cheese croissant and there was barely ANY cheese and non existent ham ;) read more

Colossus - Ham and Cheese Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - San Pedro, California

Have been a fan of their business on Alma and super happy that they opened up close by my place! They have pastries, pizza, sandwiches, bread, and some little speciality gifts. Pastries: overall very good but hit or miss sometimes. I've had very good pastries, whereas once I had a super burned sticky bun (the burnt side was placed upside down in the display case) and I wouldn't recommend the lemon poppy cookie. Pizza: tasty and quality ingredients. Only complaint is that toward the middle it gets super soggy. BLT: again good quality ingredients and tasty. It's just very large (slices of bread) and very greasy as I think they butter both sides of the bread. For me it irked my sensory issues lollll but it was good. Caesar salad: tasted fine but a bit warm and soggy. Would prob not get again. Coffee is always good here. It is on the expensive side aka 17 bucks for a sandwich... ~25/30 for a pizza. Pretty typical coffee prices. read more

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Was in the area due to our cruise stopping for the day. After touring the USS Iowa, we were hungry and had been tipped to this spot by one of the cruise port staff. I ordered the smoked salmon tartine, which was on lovely bread and had a nice overall flavor. A little messy to eat. My wife had a tomato sandwich with the bread toasted a little too aggressively so the crust was hard to bite off. But tasted good, she said. Also got four cookies to take on board with us. Ship did not have good cookies. Counter service was polite. read more

Colossus - Bakeries Near Me - San Pedro, California

I normally love Colossus, but this location doesn't hit. I have been 3 separate times and the food is so mid, but the bill is so high. The staff are friendly, but yeah I can't say anything nice about the food which is bizarre because the Long Beach location always comes through with good food. The Cesar had no dressing just two sad flopped on fish, the pizza literally made me and my partner sick, and we bought a couple pastries right before they were closing and they didn't even offer a discount - Nonna's offers a small discount on pastries and HOUR before they close and this was literally like 15 minutes before they closed. The time before, I got the feta and bread dish, and the bread was so hard which is embarrassing for a bakery, and the time before that I got the potatoes and they were so bland the only way to enjoy them was to cover it in sauce. They use good ingredients, but the execution is a swing and a miss at this location. Add 15 more mins to your drive and hit the Long Beach location. read more

The first time I ate here I took it to go and I had no complaints it was absolutely delicious. The disappointment began when I decided to dine in and the contrast in service made it feel as though appearance and perceived status played a roll. The staff were less attentive and even skipped my table during their several rounds of tending to people dinning in. Being a San Pedro local who loves to support local businesses this type of atmosphere is beyond anything iv ever experienced. Unfortunately, this has made it clear to me San Pedro locals are not welcome and I won't be coming back. read more

Best bread. Ever. Not just in the South Bay but in LA. Everyone is so nice too. When I'm in town, I always stop.

Once again, Tik Tok told me about this place. Ahhh-mazing! I am low key Obsessed. I can't stop thinking about the pumpkin latte. It's unbelievable. 10 out of 10! Not too sweet. It's absolutely Perfect! No notes. I went there in the hopes of getting the pumpkin cinnamon bun, but unfortunately, they were sold out. Not surprised. Everything there is delicious! I ordered the latte along with the "French Style Omelet". Did I die and go to egg heaven? Yes. Yes I did. The eggs were cooked to perfection. The sourdough toast was toasted and not too much butter. The salad was dressed with just the right amount of dressing. I am not a huge fan of breakfast, but I am now. Service was fantastic. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I purchased a pumpkin muffin and and pecan sticky bun to bring home to my pumpkin obsessed son. He devoured both immediately. I got the chocolate chip cookie for myself and it was scarfed down in the car on my way home. Very clean and nice place to chill indoors or outside. They have local wine, house made bread, merch and miscellaneous items for sale as well. I will definitely be following Colossus on social media to be aware of any menu or pastry specials to try. I cannot wait to go back. read more

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Such a cute cafe! Love all the options for pastries and all the bread the page says validated parking but it's just street parking... which was a little hard to find but worth the walk to the cafe. The staff is super friendly and the place is just super nice to catch up with friends! I ordered an iced honey lavender latte with oat milk and the breakfast croissant with bacon, super yummy! Excited to come back and try more of the baked goods! read more

Colossus - Breakfast croissant, egg toast, salmon toast Hot chai, iced coffee with cold foam, iced honey lavender latte with oat milk - Bakeries Near Me - San Pedro, California

Great drinks, tasty bread and friendly staff. It's a nice place to be. Their pizza is delicious if you come for lunch. read more

Colossus - Specialty menu - Bakeries Near Me - San Pedro, California