Amazing spot with very friendly staff. The acai was fresh and delicious! I didn't get a chance to…read moretake pictures of the pastries but they were all so good. Definitely recommend the cheese balls! Park in the lot and go around the corner where the signs are listed, it's not too hard to find at all

After stopping at another boba place that was out of boba we found this one on Apple Maps…read more It is a little confusing as from the parking lot they seem hidden but around the corner from crumble cookie is this wonderful place! The staff were friendly and helpful. My mom was looking for a sugar-free option and they were able to explain to her which items could be made sugar-free. My drink has some edible glitter in it, delicious Boba and wonderful flavor. Will be back!

Adore is such a special find. The Big Moon was absolutely incredible--rich, silky, perfectly…read morebalanced, and easily one of the best chocolate desserts I've had. We also loved the Chocolate Concord, Pistachio Éclair, Le Rouge, and Lemon Meringue Tart. Every pastry was as beautiful as it was delicious. What made the experience even better was the owner. She was unbelievably kind, warm, and welcoming. You can tell she pours her heart into both her pastries and her customers. We'll definitely be back.

Don't let the name fool you, this place offers more than desserts. They offer breakfast and lunch…read moreitems. They have tables inside and outdoors. I sat outdoors and listened to the sound of the water wall fountain installation. Large selection of varying French pastries and desserts that look absolutely scrumptious. This includes croissants, cookies, tarts, macaroons, cakes, pate, cheeses, quiches, brioches, etc. There was an open menu/book with pictures of the food on the counter. They offer many options. It was difficult to decide, but I finally decided and ordered an avocado toast and small latte. Because there was only one other person there, the lady behind the counter said she would find me, which she did. She delivered my drink first. Afterwards, she personally delivered my avocado toast with a side salad, served on a wooden chopping block. It all looked good. Well presented. From the first bite of my avocado toast, it was delicious because of the freshly baked bread. A nice, thick dark bread. It was piled on with freshly chopped avocados that kept falling off the bread, topped with pickled radish, tomatoes, and pine nuts. Parking: There's plenty of free, shared lot parking in the back.

A family friend used to get bagels and lox here every Easter. This year, I drove up from OC to get…read morethe lox after he passed and I'm glad to keep the tradition going. You get a great amount of lox for a decent price (1/2 lb for around $22). Two containers of their 8 oz cream cheeses (one original and one chive). Then a half dozen of bagels. All under $50! Fed around 12 people at our family brunch and everyone loved it. I do think one container would do for 6 bagels depending on how much everyone uses. (Definitely try the Hawaiian bagel!) The place is small but cozy and clean. I think there were a few tables to sit on but most people come in to just order and pick up. On top of that, the ladies were super lovely and even got my order going for me on the phone. I wish I was closer so we could get their lox and bagels more often! (Picture: plain bagel with chive cream cheese and lox + red onions from home)

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 gelato was good--they give you a taste of different flavors if you request. Price was ok for…read moretwo scoops, I paid with a credit card and afterwards I noticed on the receipt they charged me 3 percent for using a credit card. There was no advanced warning or sign indicating a charge of 3 percent would be added.

First, I was skeptical about Ugo coming to the Riv, but the more I've gone, the more I've actually…read morecome to enjoy it. I always go for the gelato, and Nutella is my absolute favorite. It reminds me the most of the gelato I had in Italy this summer, which is definitely a compliment. If you're going for one of the other desserts, though, I probably wouldn't recommend the cannoli. I wasn't obsessed with it, and the shell was super hard. The éclair, on the other hand, was really good. I finished it right away. The atmosphere is nice, and you really can't go wrong with the Riviera Village location. The workers are also overall very friendly. The gelato is definitely a little pricey, but I'd still say it's worth checking out!

Stop reading and set your navigation to this place immediately!! GLUTEN FREE was the selling point…read morehere, but mostly vegan, too (neither here nor there for me, but great for vegans). My wife has a very limited diet including no gluten. Just found this gem! We bought 6 pastries and an empanada. All of them are amazing. Owner was super nice and helpful. She has a bunch of samples to help us decide. It's a cute little hole in the wall with no seating available. Let's help her grow this place to the size of the big bakery across old Torrance. Make sure you get a brownie with whatever else you decide on.

Amazing! Bought three mini Bundt cakes, orange cardamom, pear coriander, and matcha lemon and they…read morewere very delicious. Not too sweet. Great texture, and very fresh. Also bought a madeline and ube crinkle cookie. Highly recommend, always want to support fellow gluten free and vegan bakeries as there are not many out there.

If you haven't been to Cafe Venezia, you're missing out. The food is incredible quality--the smoked…read moresalmon toast with fresh tomatoes, capers, cream cheese, and a wedge of lemon was absolutely delicious and freshly made. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the owner goes above and beyond to make you feel right at home. A true gem in Torrance!

Caffe Tre Venezie is a very popular local cafe and it was fairly crowded on a weekday at 9 AM…read more [Parking]: Easy and free parking in a fairly large plaza. [Atmosphere]: There's an outdoor patio area and the interior decors include wallpaper with buildings in Italy, a shelf with Ferris cars and children's books, and pictures of Italian cars hanging on the wall. Behind the counter is a poster of the 25th anniversary of The Godfather. [Menu]: Yelp's top highlighted items are Rustico, Caprese, and Cotto. Breakfast panini is only served from open to 11 AM. The cafe also sells coffee, gelato (six different flavors), salads, affogato, and croissants (plain, cream, nutella, and apricot). I had a cup of house brewed coffee and the drink wasn't quite on the same level as other third-wave coffee shops in the South Bay. They sell coffee beans from Danesi Caffe. *** Breakfast panini (Scrambled egg, fontina cheese, tomato a avocado - $10.95): A healthy-tasting sandwich, but it probably needed more sauce to add flavor. Bread was good. Rustico (RUSTICO: 24-month aged prosciutto di Parma smoked scamorza cheese, arugula, & white truffle extra virgin olive oil - $11.95): A solid sandwich, but it definitely lacked the "it" factor. *** A solid local cafe for anyone looking for a healthy Italian panini.

The chai here is a must! I've had both the hot and cold versions and they're delicious! The mango…read moreand strawberry lassis are incredibly refreshing as well :D The food is always hot and fresh. My friends and I have gotten different dishes every time we go so as to try a little bit of everything and we haven't been disappointed yet! The staff is also so incredibly nice and the service is top notch.

I thought that macarons were disgusting and I had no idea why people ate them. I even had one from…read morea very expensive French Bakery. I spit them all out, every single time. I figured I would give these a shot because they looked beautiful (even though I am not a fan of food coloring and I personally bake with all natural dyes). Oh. My. Goodness. The regular and pistachio, I can eat them for days. The flavor is spot on. The right amount of sweetness. They are amazing. They have a crisp outer shell with a beautiful, soft and chewy interior. I wish I would've taken a picture of the inside before I devoured them. Their cakes are fantastic. Our favorite was the pistachio but have more to try. I just saw that they have a chicken tikka pizza so I am very excited to try that out as I loved a chicken tikka pizza that I had near Long Beach. One of the owners is very kind and humble! Thank you for your delicious treats and hope to see you all soon!!

Stopped by Cool Beans with our friends for a double date lunch on a weekend afternoon. The…read morerestaurant is really cute, bright, and inviting. The staff is also very warm and welcoming. The food was delicious, and the drinks were unique. We ordered the citrus matcha and bumble espresso, both of which were light and refreshing. The caffeinated tonics also looked yummy. For food, we opted for the mango and chia syrniki, which was lightly sweet and had the consistency of pan-fried cottage cheese, and the Shakshuka. My only feedback is that the portions were a bit small, and we all wished the Shakshuka was served with more sourdough. Our friends got the strawberry & orange lemonade, matcha latte, Shakshuka, and the cheese & dill syrniki, which they also enjoyed. Overall, would recommend for a light meal and refreshing drinks. Parking is also a breeze, as there is a parking lot for the strip mall that Cool Beans is located in.

We went to Cool Beans for breakfast on a weekend. It's located in a strip mall with plenty of…read moreparking. There's seating indoors and outdoors. Upon entering, you immediately see a case of Honey Cake slices. It looks so gorgeous and tempting, we had to order! It was unique in texture and had a perfect amount of sweetness. The layers are very impressive too! We got the pancakes too which are made of farmers cheese, which were a hit for our group! The service is incredibly kind and friendly here. It's just a couple of people working on the food and taking orders, so important to be patient, but everything came out quite fast! Definitely recommend stopping here for a coffee or a sweet treat!