First Flight Coffee

What a day and night from the one I was going to in Lakewood. This location is goated. The owners…read moreare so nice. Extremely friendly, welcoming and comforting. I pulled an all nighter and watched as they opened up shop, so I knew I was going to get FRESH of the FRESH bagels. I ended up trying their chocolate chip bagel with blueberry cream cheese. Maaaaaaaaaaan. This was some next level bagel stuff. It was chewy, doughy, had a good bite to it, with the smack of chocolate chips. It was spectacular. Finger looking GOOD. The cream cheese.?.?? I never steer away from plain cream cheese. But I took my chances. I put my big girl pants on and tried a new flavor. And woOoOoOowwwwyyyyy it was good. And it paired with the chocolate chip bagel so weelllllll. I've also had their tuna bagel beforehand and that one is just as good. A little different but definitely a good tuna salad bagel. 10/10 I love this location and their bagels. Location is small with very limited seating inside and outside. They have self serve coffee as well inside. Parking in the plaza.

There are not very many actual bagel shops in the Torrance area unless you go to Manhattan Beach…read more This one is located in a strip mall next to a coin operated laundry place. Parking is easy. Bagels are not really proper bagels which have a chewy exterior and are boiled. These bagels are more like bread.. soft, nice bit not chewy like a NY bagel would be. They are fine I guess.

Simple clean and good selection!!!

BLT on a sesame bagel.

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Outside

Bagel Factory

3.8(294 reviews)

1.8 mi

Honestly the best bagels in town. We ordered everything bagel, plain, cinnamon, and Jalapeño…read more Everything bagel was my favorite! The only bagel shop I have been to that seasons both sides! Great job! Will definitely be regulars!!!!

I had the lox bagel with veggies & subbed with vegan cream cheese. You can sit and eat there, which…read moreI did. They have two small tables available. You can also take to go. The sell their bagels by the bag as well as their cream cheeses. I really enjoyed my order and appreciated the option for vegan cream cheese. There's plenty of parking available. The service is quick. Great menu selection.

Omelette on an Everything Bagel

Lox & veggies with Vegan Cream Cheese

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Lox of Bagels

4.0(176 reviews)

1.9 mi

I like this neighborhood bagel shop because it is a short walk from my house; they have yummie…read morebagels, quick service and everyone is very friendly! If you live in Walteria you probably already go here too. If you haven't tried them, swing by and have a toasty warm bagel with cream cheese and grab a coffee while you are at it.

I came here for breakfast today with my boyfriend and unfortunately had a very disappointing…read moreexperience. An older woman who took our order & was rude from the beginning. My boyfriend ordered a jalapeño bagel and she responded with "I don't see it," as if we were supposed to know where everything was. A moment later she said, "Never mind, I see it." I then noticed she grabbed a bagel from the basket labeled "wheat," so I politely said that he wanted jalapeño. She gave me attitude, rolled her eyes, and said, "Yeah, that's what I got." Looking closer, I realized the labels were actually switched....the wheat bagels were in the basket labeled jalapeño, and the jalapeño bagels were in the basket labeled wheat. I considered mentioning it again, but after how rude she had already been, I didn't want to deal with more attitude. I ordered an asiago bagel and we both got bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches. The food was okay, but honestly nothing special and not anything we couldn't make at home ourselves. Because of the rude service, we definitely will not be coming back.

The indoor ordering area

Burnt bagel with the worst ratio of cream cheese

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Einstein Bros. Bagels

2.7(476 reviews)

1.3 mi

Excellent, as always. Fresh bagels every single time. Crusty on the outside and chewy in the inside…read more.. perfect. Staff greets you when you enter and says bye when you leave. Great service. ALWAYS extra good customer service when Emily helps me. Clean and pleasant inside the bagel shop .. music was on spot.

Update Hello, so I…read morewanted to re-write my previous review because of how it lacked specifics on what needed to be improved instead of it's focus on the experiance. One of the things I haven't mentioned was that the restaurant was very crowded during my first visit. I also don't have as much experiance writing reviews at around the time when I gave the rating. But I firmly believe that the reasoning for the three star was because of my conflicted thoughts with the tasting aspect of the food, I felt that the green garden avacado toast egg sandwich which lacked in flavor along with the cinnamon muffin. So in short, I didn't really enjoy the food personally. But objectively, the experiance was very well--Which is why I am changing my rating. As I have previously mentioned on the last review--I did, however, enjoy the ambiance of the place. The decor and overall concept is quite amazing. The cafe had a contemporary vibe and the patterns were unique in a way that made it stand out. The service was also good, had no concerns regarding the staff. But to sum everything up, I do believe that a four would be a more reasonable rating than the previous. But I did decide to give the place another try and did end up enjoying it, along with understanding more about writing reviews. So I sincerely apologize for giving the place a low rating without explaining specifics.

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Tommy and Atticus

4.6(572 reviews)

4.6 mi

Family-owned & operated

Grab-and-go

Well worth the line! We got the Al Fresco bagel, croissant cinnamon roll, and a cold brew…read more Everything tasted amazing! This place is definitely going to be one of our regular weekend brunch spots!

Saturday morning at Tommy & Atticus…read more I stopped by Tommy & Atticus on a Saturday morning, and there was already a line, but it moved surprisingly fast! I ordered a sourdough loaf to take home and couldn't resist having breakfast there too. I tried the Garden Sesame Bagel Sandwich, and it was really good! The flavors were fresh and satisfying. Next time, I'll probably ask for a little less sprouts, but otherwise I really enjoyed it. My friend had The Works Bagel, which looked absolutely delicious and definitely made me want to try it next time. We also shared a blueberry scone, and WOW !!it was phenomenal! It was definitely one of my favorite parts of the visit. I paired everything with a latte, which was a great way to start the morning. Great spot for a casual Saturday breakfast, especially if you're looking for good bagels, pastries, coffee, and sourdough to take home. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu!

Pastry Display Case

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Bagels Galore

4.0(167 reviews)

4.3 mi

Family-owned & operated

Free parking

Service was great, the bagels however, were just ok…read more What was ordered: Blueberry Bagel with Strawberry Cream Cheese Pizza Bagel This place gets good business. I was surprised since it was noon. I had a craving for a bagel and decided to try this place. I didn't think it would be busy, but there were definitely customers. The cashier was really friendly. There are a variety of bagels to choose from and parking was easy to find.

3- Star Review - First and Last Visit…read more This was my first time visiting Bagels Galore. I came in with high hopes after checking the website and Google Maps -- the food looked delicious, and I heard the atmosphere was nice. Unfortunately, that was not my experience at all. I ordered while second in line behind one man. There were four people behind me. I was the only Black person in the building. As I waited, I watched every single person who came in after me get their food while I was still standing there. Eventually, I walked up to the cash register ready to ask for my money back. Only then was my order finally prepared. I've experienced this kind of passive-aggressive treatment too many times, businesses that serve people of color last, even when we're ahead in line. It's disappointing and exhausting. I'll be keeping my hard-earned money in my pocket and spending it at businesses that practice fair treatment for everyone, instead of what feels like collective protection based on complexion. Bagel is decent.

Bagel Bombs

Heart shaped bagels on Valentine's Day

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Redondough

4.5(330 reviews)

3.7 mi

Fresh bakery items, pastries, and deli sandwiches. They really give you high quality food that has…read moreamazing flavor. I recommend the turkey deli sandwich on a croissant. They have those soft croissants that taste like there's butter in every bite (not how other places sell crusty crunchy croissants). This place is a good little spot to stop by before/after grocery shopping at the Vons next door. Or to hangout and enjoy the music while waiting on the nearby laundry mat machines to finish. Convenient location. Chai tea here is also great! Creamy and soothing. I've never had a bad item off the menu here, love this local little bakery cafe! Thank you to the friendly staff who are quick and polite.

Redondough is a local cafe in Redondo Beach that used to be best known for its Churro Donuts, but…read morethe café has phased out Churro Donuts and is now known for its breakfast croissant sandwiches. [Parking]: The cafe is located in the same parking lot as Vons and I haven't had any issues finding available parking spots during my visits. [Atmosphere]: Nothing to write home about and the interior decor was meh. I initially thought it was a donut shop, but they mostly sell breakfast sandwiches, croissants, and cookies now. There are few tables both indoors and outdoors. [Ordering]: Order at the counter, receive a buzzer, grab a table, and pick up your order at the counter when the buzzer rings. [Menu]: They sell breakfast sandwiches, deli items, cookies (e.g. ube) and coffee drinks. Yelp's top recommendation is breakfast sandwiches. Customers need to choose a style (e.g. Original Breakfast), bread (e.g. croissant), and meat (e.g. bacon). The staff recommended the bacon breakfast croissant. For drinks, the store has a sign stating Caramel Ice Coffee, Vanilla Latte, Matcha Latte, Fruit Tea, Cream Foam Thai Tea, and Vietnamese Iced Coffee. *** Original Breakfast (meat, egg, Swiss cheese, tomato, avocado - bread = croissant + meat = bacon - $13.65): Soft croissant and I was a fan of the fillings - two thumbs up. Almond Croissant ($5.35): Interesting croissant and not what I was expecting as it had almond paste filling rather than almond slices. The bread was fluffy but a bit cold. *** Overall this is a solid café for locals to stop by. P.S. - Redondo Beach Dog Park is just around the corner.

Small Dining room

Cute holiday cookies

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Uncle Stevey's Bagels

4.2(118 reviews)

8.4 mi

Really solid bagels in the South Bay. I was lucky to snag the very last cheddar hot honey bagel for…read morethe day. Ordered with herb cream cheese and it was a flavor bomb! They really packed it with cream cheese, and the bagel was crispy (and sticky from the honey) on the outside and soft on the inside. So delicious, will definitely be back to try the others. Make sure to come early if you want a certain bagel flavor! Parking is not too difficult, as there is free street parking and free parking structures nearby.

Love the fresh bagels but know this is not your typical Einstein/Noah's! Uncle Stevey's is just…read morelike the small bagel shops in NYC. There's just a few regular/classic bagels and whatever flavor bagels are made. I was craving onion bagel but they didn't offer any. Service was quick though! The bagel shop is small with about 3-4 tables for 2.

Inside

Lox on a rosemary olive oil bagel

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Noah's NY Bagels

4.0(279 reviews)

6.4 mi

Love Noah's and they don't disappoint!…read more I ordered the six cheese bagel and the new French toast bagel. I ordered my spread on the side since I didn't plan to eat them right away. The bagels were fresh and soft and full of flavor. The customer service was great, plenty of seating indoor and out but there is few parking if you come after 10am. The vibe was chill and friendly and I definitely plan to return.

So it's gently raining in Manhattan Beach and I couldn't figure out why my phone wasn't working so…read moreI went for a walk to see when the library opens...1pm. It's only 11 so I found Noah's New York Bagels and what's going on. The city lost power! The manager was super helpful about my phone! Plus they still have delicious drip coffee. Their six cheese bagel was so soft and chewy! I got the Bliss Cinnamon Roll for later. All of the employees were friendly and informative. They did a great job handling an odd situation. Plus the space is cozy with tiled floors and bentwood chairs at marble tables. Loved it plus the extra help!

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Offset Coffee Roasters

4.5(664 reviews)

1.2 mi

The taste and quality of the coffee here is excellent. I got a vanilla latte that was not overly…read moresweet, allowing the flavor of the coffee to shine. Service is always excellent as well!

OFFSET.... Not the rapper, the coffee shop!…read more I've been hooked on their dirty horchata for YEARS now. It could be store bought horchata mix for all I know but it is uuuhhhhhMAAYYYZZZIINNGGG!!!! It hits everytime!! All the dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, all of them rush my brain once that first sip hits. This location is much smaller with the most horrid parking spots known to man. & with the traffic on Crenshaw.... Phew good luck. Anyways love my dirty horchata!! I tried the waffle from the bakery case, it was good. Way too sweet for my liking but fluffy and a nice bite to it!

Coffee Cake and Gingerbread Latte

ABJ - BARNEY'S ALMOND BUTTER STRAWBERRY PRESERVES

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Matcha Pistachio Einspanner

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Suha P.

2 months ago

I've been coming to First Flight for a while now, and they never disappoint! Their drinks are always delicious and, most importantly, consistently good every single time. My all-time favorite is the First Flight Matcha, but I recently tried the Maple Earl Grey Matcha Latte, and it was absolutely amazing. I also loved the Frozen Matcha with strawberry puree --it was so refreshing and perfect for a warm day. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit even better. I also love that they regularly introduce unique seasonal drinks, so there's always something new and exciting to try. Highly recommend if you're a matcha lover or just looking for a great local cafe! read more

Araceli B.

10 months ago

I absolutely love First flight Coffee! The first flight matcha is my go-to drink, and I appreciate that it's not overly sugary. It's definitely one of my favorite spots, and I always recommend it to my family and friends. The staff are incredibly friendly, and they always remember my name, which makes every visit feel special. Plus the wait time is 5 min at the most. Which is amazing, if you need to get to work on time in the morning. It's such a great hangout spot for coffee or a refreshing matcha drink. read more

Rachel A.

1 year ago

I decided to try out this new place in town and got a mocha latte. I wish the coffee was a bit stronger but overall the drink was still enjoyable. The service was excellent and fast. There are limited seatings and the space is small so it was a bit crowded. Overall, I would recommend this place! read more

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