That Lady and I are refugees from the Palisades Fire and ended up staying a friend in PV. After…read morethree days of hospitality we had to move on, but before we left we took our hostess out for breakfast. We found Cafe Bonaparte on a side street, a day earlier. Having sampled some Parisian-style pastries we wanted to try their bakery. Well their Creations are wonderful. Their croissants, twists and brioche are incredible. They have various toasts, the ladies went fort salmon toast and I enjoyed a prosciutto omelette with a small side salad and brioches. They have a full coffee bar and superb Italian espresso machine. Seating inside and patio . It has the feel of a modern cafe in France. Enjoy

"Parisian cafe with a coastal California breeze" is their slogan and I think it's a pretty good way…read moreto describe this 'subtle' fusion creation. Taste. Everything we tried tasted very good. Service. Was excellent, even though it looks like a order at the counter no-service set up, the servers came by and chatted with us, making sure we have things we wanted, sun/wind wasn't bothering us, etc. Portions/presentation. For people like larger portions, this is the place to go! Everything was larger than 'normal' which is great. We had a dog and sat outside, it was very pleasant and dog-friendly.

I wanted to update my review because my most recent visit completely changed my experience. As…read morealways, the food and pastries were amazing, but what truly stood out this time was the service. Anais was incredibly sweet, welcoming, and attentive, and she made us feel genuinely comfortable and appreciated from the moment we walked in. She's so nice and positive energy made such a difference and really elevated the entire experience. This visit reminded me why Sweet Wheat has so much potential not just because of the quality of the food, but because of team members like Anais who truly care about customers. I'm happy to say I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Anais, for such a lovely experience!

I'm sorry this is kind of pathetic. Got sandwiches to go. Two pieces of wilted arugula a sliver of…read moreham in my iberico. There were pastries missing in our order. Also when we went to pick it up the bathrooms had toilet paper everywhere. Chocolate cake pastry was amazing and bread was good. I'd recommend passing on sandwiches and sticking to pastries. Edit: also just found this piece of what I eventually figured out was rotten lettuce.

Met an old food service industry friend for lunch. I had a very savory and flavorful uni pasta with…read moreshrimp! I would have liked a slightly larger portion, but it was satisfying nonetheless. Our server was extremely friendly, perfect temperament for food service! I'll have to bring the wife here!

Welcoming and friendly even 30 minutes before closing. Very cool vibe with music from the 80s…read morewafting through the background. So far so good -- the only thing left was the taste of the food. And of course it was good. It's a random Japanese pasta spot in the middle of Redondo Beach... how could it not be? BB

Date of Visit: 5/17/2026 Approximate Time: 1:11pm…read more My wife and I stopped by this Matcha shop while we were in the area because of a recommendation from her sister. I'm so glad we came here! We were not sure what drink/item we wanted so we got to sample both flavors of soft serve: Matcha & Hojicha The cashier was very nice and professional as she allowed us to taste test and I made up my mind pretty quickly afterwards. I ordered the Hojicha Soft Serve Float and it was absolutely amazing. The strong smoky flavor of the Hojicha was very pronounced from the soft serve as well as the drink at the bottom. I would definitely be back next time I'm in the South Bay Area. It was THAT good!

If you're into desserts that aren't too sweet, the matcha soft serve here is perfect for you…read more The matcha soft serve itself was creamy and smooth. The matcha flavor was bitter, but in a good way. It was earthy and not too weak which I liked. It was also super aesthetic with the chocolate square which provided a nice and sweet contrast to the bitter matcha. Definitely a high quality dessert. This spot is located inside the Mitsuwa marketplace food court area with parking outside shared with the Del Amo mall. It can get pretty packed in the area. I would get the soft serve here again, but I am a bit skeptical about getting the drinks here. That's because the matcha drinks look super diluted based on the color.

Portion of the single-serve is perfect - not too much, but definitely larger than the typical scoop…read moreof ice cream you'd get from Cold Stone or elsewhere ($9.50) Lots of flavors to choose from, and when we picked out the black sesame, I truly thought it would only include toppings on top, but I was very pleased to find that the toppings were LAYERED within the shaved ice. Loved the black sesame flavor and I have zero complaints. Shaved ice likely also incorporated condensed milk, so that was also a plus Interior was clean, restroom was clean, ambiance was not too loud when I visited during afternoon hours

Best Korean shaved ice/bingsoo in southbay. All their flavors are so good…read more Berry yogurt 9/10 Strawberry 8/10 Corn 9/10 Black Sesame 8/10

This place blows all other ice cream shops out of the water:…read moreBest coffee ice cream I ever had was in Boulder, like homemade when I was a kid. My new favorite over Handels even.. They buy their ice creams from multiple obscure places all over in order to get the BEST and it shows. If you appreciate ice cream sandwiches - you will LOVE there's. The choco mint is also the BEST.

Placed an order for pickup at this location and upon arrival, I discovered the location was closed…read moredespite their posted hours disclosing they are open. The business hours both online and in person showed they were open, so it was very disheartening to show up only to realize no one was there... Can't speak for the quality of the ice cream, but I will suggest calling ahead so you don't waste your time showing up... And getting my refunded from DoorDash has been a MAJOR headache.

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream - Redondo Beach…read more Honestly, I can't say enough good things about this place, it's one of my favorites. I especially love the Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream, which is always delicious. One of the reasons I prefer this Redondo Beach location is their generous portions. They also allow you to choose two different flavors on a sugar cone, which some other locations (like Glendale) do not allow, they require the same flavor. That flexibility definitely makes a difference. Parking is plentiful, the service is excellent, and the ambiance is nice since you're enjoying your ice cream outdoors. Overall, it's a great spot, and I highly recommend it if you're in the area.

I had a very disappointing experience at Hansel's Ice Cream Redondo Beach Location…read more I came in to order for my two young children and was simply asking questions about portion sizes since they don't offer kids servings. The employee refused to accommodate a simple request, then accused me of having an attitude and closed the service window in my face. When I asked for a manager, another employee came out and said they supported the coworker and also refused to serve me. I was eventually served only after being told to "not have an attitude." I only completed the purchase because I had promised my kids ice cream, but the overall experience was disrespectful, unprofessional, and felt discriminatory. I would not recommend this place, especially for families.

Over the weekend I tried Moom Maam's Artisanal Thai Gelato and am now obsessed…read more I hadn't planned on getting dessert at 10am at Smorgasburg, but I did plan on a coffee. When scanning the shops for a caffeination boost, I couldn't stop thinking about the "Over Caffeinated Cold Brew Float" I saw advertised at Moom Maam. So intriguing! I circled back and ordered the indulgent morning treat, slightly skeptical of such a mix. I'm happy to report though that yes, it was a monstrosity to have first thing in the morning but I'd do it again in a second. You get to pick what flavor gelato is in the coffee and I went with chocolate to which they replied, great choice! I agree, it was such a good mix with the cold coffee brew. The gelato was so creamy with amazing flavor, I can't wait to come back and try more off their menu!

A great Thai ice cream tasting experience, the combination of the waffle bowl, ice cream and sticky…read morerice was beautifully delicious. The customer experience, however, was not up to par. Was forced to wait for the ice cream to be made as the owners and workers were all busy talking and taking pictures with a fan. They should have acknowledged our longer than usual wait time.

We stopped by Okrumong after lunch at Jang Su Jang, since it's located in the same center, and it…read morewas a nice way to wrap up the meal. We ordered two bingsoo and shared them. The black sesame bingsoo was my favorite - the ice was super fine and snow-like, light and easy to enjoy. It leaned a bit sweeter than other bingsoo spots I've tried, but was still very good. The second bingsoo was a more classic snow bowl with red bean and mochi on top, simple but enjoyable. The space felt clean and traditional, with good service. Overall, a great place to get bingsoo in Torrance.

Overall, this place is my favorite dessert place in South Bay…read more Location: next to Jang Su Jang restaurant so easy to come by after dinner. Has a big, free parking lot. Decor: cute decor with books on the side and a few tables inside. Service: efficient and speedy. Menu/food: I really like their bingsoo a lot, but what I really love is their boong-uh-ppang (taiyaki). I also love their red bean, which is not too sweet but rich and flavorful. They advertise that the red bean is imported from Korea, and it really is better than most other places. When the taiyaki comes out piping hot with crispy exterior and chewy inside with red bean, it's sooo good. I like their custard filling too. Probably best taiyaki I've had anywhere in southern Cal. I had stopped coming here for a while and when we came back, we noticed that the menu expanded a bit, and now they have some fruit based bingsoo. Recommend trying once. Their rice cakes are good too, very chewy and fresh.

We decided to visit Riviera village after a relaxing morning stroll through Torrance Beach. Since…read moreit was almost noon, we searched on Yelp and decided to have some crepes for lunch. The restaurant has inside seating for 40 guests and outside for 30. We arrived between breakfast and lunchtime and were able to get the last outside table. The attentive staff got us seated right away, and after browsing through their menu, we ordered the following items (arrived in 15 minutes) : Marine: The buckwheat outer layer was soft, not soggy, and with nice resistance. The light creamy tomato-based dressing with sliced mushrooms was pleasantly flavorful. Both shrimp and scallops were of good size, fresh and juicy. Fromage: Like Marine Crepe, the buckwheat out layer was soft. The mild brie cheese provided pleasant creaminess to the filling. Seasoned bacon, scrambled egg, onion, and mushroom added nice savoriness to the dish. The portions were sensible and the prices were reasonable. Very nice culinary experience.

Been coming here a few times a month over the past 3 years, always loved it…read more But recently it really became subpar... First the food size is becoming ridiculous (au gratin potatoes so small) The service is where I'm shocked, the waiting staff turnover is crazy. I was there last Sunday evening (05/24) and one of the waiter with a French accent looks like he just started that day, he was clueless about the menu, didn't know what was the soup of the day, and very inattentive to our table (water refill, empty plates...) like he just wanted our tips ! Also I'm sorry about that one but he had a foul smell like he just finished working out... the table next to us was saying the same thing. I came back on Friday (05/29)early afternoon and seen the same waiter still no refill and same foul smell Im going to try their other locations in PV or Hermosa and see if I'm lucky and they're like that location used to be