You don't have to be "gluten- free or sensitive" to enjoy anything here!…read moreYou'd never regret having scones, cheesecake, or breads here. Very friendly, and hospitable. On a very hot day, my cousins and I were treated to cold cups of kochi-ja tea w/ yuzu

This is one of those bakeries where you walk in and want one of everything…read more I tried the almond brioche along with a couple shots of espresso. Friends ordered a few other things as well, and overall everything was super good. What stood out most was the texture. Everything tasted moist and well made without feeling like it was trying too hard to be "gluten-free." I'm not personally gluten sensitive, though a couple friends I was with are, and honestly I wouldn't have known it was gluten-free based on the quality and taste alone. The drinks were solid too and paired well with everything we ordered. The whole place has a calm neighborhood bakery feel to it, and you can tell it's a spot locals come back to often.

My son and I always stop by here after a day at the beach, and it's become one of our favorite…read morespots! The sandwiches are really good, and the coffee is always on point. It can get a little busy on the weekends, but it's definitely worth the wait. The employees are always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. Highly recommend stopping by!

Hands down the best coffee shop in the South Bay. A wonderful variety of seasonal pastries,…read morebreakfast items, and coffee and tea drinks. Parking is a bit challenging as there are only 4-5 spots in the lot, but plenty of street parking both on Aviation and in the residential neighborhood. Interior of the coffee shop is so cute, lots of tchotchkes and one of a kind cards, sauces, and even their signature lavender syrup for sale. Plenty of seats inside to plop down with your laptop and do some work, or sit on the patio outside with your dogs. I've been coming here at least once a week since I discovered it. I'm bummed the pistachio latte is seasonal (and sold out!) but the brown sugar latte, either hot or iced, from their standard menu is absolutely divine. Coffee lovers, this place is for you!

Review #976 2026-042…read more Tip: Join their Local by Toast loyalty program for monetary discounts; $1 = 1 point, & get $3 off (6%) for every 50 points earned. DineLA Food & Drink Order ($15): Breakfast Plate: Blueberry Cinnamon Pancakes with 2 Bacon Strips & 2 Eggs (sunny-side up) $15.95 Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte $6.95 Server/Bartender: Andrew I have been a long time fan of Kirari West Bake Shop when it opened with much fanfare as a 100% gluten-free Japanese bakery with treats that defy the common undesirable traits of gluten-free goods: dense, dry, &/or gritty. When Kirari West Bake Shop (refer to Review #290) opened sister bakery, Confections by Kirari West, a couple of years ago, I bookmarked them for a visit but didn't get around to it until I saw them on 2026 DineLA. The confections bakery also sits in King Harbor Plaza, but south of its sister between Glaze Craze & King Harbor Spa, serving all-day breakfast, burger, sandwiches, & pizzas with teas, coffees, & smoothies. According to Andrew, KWBS bakes bread for CBKW & CBKW bakes treats & doughnuts for KWBS. Still not quite understanding the difference because KWBS also serves breakfast but in sandwiches & french toasts, & paninis, sandwiches, & salads. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Initially focused solely on baked goods: artisan breads, scones, & Bake-At-Home gluten-free flour mixes, CBKW has evolved their menu to include sandwiches, pizza, quinoa bowls, & smoothies. The DineLA menu offered 3 options, & I deliberated between pancakes & chicken burger. I chose the Blueberry Cinnamon Pancakes because they looked fluffy & divine in the owner pic; it includes 2 Bacon Strips & 2 Eggs (cooked sunny-side up). And picked an Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte with less ice for my drink. It was quiet for an early lunch, & a couple of ladies walked in after I finished ordering. The bakery cafe has its cozy charm with a lovely black & white mural on the right long wall that's great for selfies or social posts. There's 4 2-tops & counter seating facing the plaza/parking lot, no restroom (assuming sister KWBS will let you use theirs), & plenty of parking though it'll be challenging during lunch & dinner rush with so many eateries in the plaza. Andrew makes an awesomely refreshing Strawberry Matcha Latte that rivals those from boba shops! Balanced sweetness with earthy, grassy matcha & generous dollops of real, sweet strawberry purée... soooooo good! Though smaller & a bit pricier than boba shops, it's a top-notch drink. My pancakes came shortly after; smells great but looks nothing like the pic, not fluffy, not golden. I love eating pancakes no matter the time of day, & these Blueberry Cinnamon Pancakes had comforting notes of cinnamony warmth with random sweet bursts of blueberries. The texture is notably moist & airy, & not reminiscent of typical gluten-free foods which are dry & dense. Typical bacon & eggs, nothing unusual... I prefer thick cut bacon & on the crisper side, but the eggs were perfectly cooked, the whites were set with a runny yolk & crisp, brown edges. It was just enough to satisfy my hunger & quench my thirst. I'm lucky that I don't have any food allergies or restrictions. People with celiac disease require a gluten-free diet, & cooking/baking challenges stem from the lack of gluten for moisture, elasticity, & structure. Customers should know that Confections by Kirari West is a dedicated gluten-free bakery, so there's no worries of cross-contamination. I don't know how Chef Hiro Saito creates this tasty, gluten-free deliciousness here & KWBS... he uses high quality rice flour instead of wheat to create his delectable pastries. On 07/2025, CBKW along with sister KWBS were both designated as a Blue Zones Project Approved Restaurant. This means they're certified to offer healthier, longevity-focused menu options based on plant-slant & whole-food principles like those in Okinawa, Japan or Sardinia, Italy. Quality ingredients... craftsmanship... & sincerity... check, check, & check!! Yeah, I got you in my corner Confections by Kirari West! Recommended: Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte, Blueberry Cinnamon Pancakes with Bacon & Eggs.

I love anything sweet, especially doughnuts. I feel like I have more of a sweet tooth now than I…read moredid before and eat way too many sugary goodies. I went by this place and was thinking if it was any good. Then, I saw that they were gluten free. I'm not gluten free but I do like that's an option. It makes me feel less guilty consuming it. Could just be me though. Lol. I got the Blueberry Lemon and it was decent. Not great, no bad ... somewhere in the middle. Service was fine and parking was easy to find.

Amazing food! Wonderful selection. Gluten free and vegetarian options. Great service.read more

The ONLY reason I keep coming back is because the steak is really good! Other than that, don't have…read morehigh expectations. I consistently order the 'Classico Burrito' with steak and 50% of the time my order is incorrect. For example, they felt the need to add corn to my Classico Burrito. Does it mention corn on the menu for this item? No. Would it be such a big deal if it happened one time? No, but this happens all the time. Either different ingredients are added, or the steak is forgotten altogether ( which I did drive back to have them correct, it's a $20 burrito) I could also write a whole letter solely about how the women behind the counter do everything in the world except help the customer, have a good attitude when talking to the customer and pretty much anything related to their job. But I get it, it's hard to find good help. Welp! it is what it is

Tried the shrimp Alfredo pasta, and I paid for extra chicken. Not happy with the dish. They just…read moreadded a few little small pieces of chicken almost nothing. And wasn't happy with the Alfredo sauce. It was ok. I might try another one of their dishes someday.

Eat this or DIE!!! Die of regret said Erik, JK! Erik at Unico basically said this Tokyo Mentai…read moreSando is crazy good that you will now crave it and I do after 3 days. That salty umami flavor bomb is what I miss and my 2 sons demand to return asap. Remember it's only on the lunch special menu during the week. That simple looking sando was my gateway to the unique fusion of Japanese & Italian pastas and it was incredible. You must love spaghetti noodles and UNICO knows how to handle pasta to sauce ratio. I have eaten at other Japanese Pasta spots and Unico is levels better. Which pasta did we devour? Uni pasta with shrimp top fav, one kid ate the curry bolognese filled with ground beef and veggies, Mentai pasta was a bit tangy and you can't go wrong a chicken Alfredo. If Erik is working that day, you will have the best service. The ambiance is spacious with lots of natural light and seating. Lots of free parking!

The weather was nice out so we set out to find a restaurant where we could eat on the patio and…read morehave our 60 lb Goldendoodle tag along. We gave Barsha a call and they were more than happy to accommodate us! Plus they were extra kind to set our pup up with a massive bowl of ice cold water. We were quite overwhelmed by the food menu because literally everything sounded delicious. Literally everything we ordered exceeded out expectations. - The Falafel sliders are the most ordered item for a reason. Absolutely incredible with the perfect amount of flavor; deliciously crispy falafel and amazing buns. We ordered this dish twice! It was that damn good. - The crispy bread sounds pretty straight forward but it was also a standout. High quality bread all nice and toasty paired with this incredible olive-infused butter. - The Tunisian bruschetta almost got ordered twice as well. The tuna was phenomenal and makes for a great shared plate. I'm a sucker for any dish with an egg on it so will 100% be ordered this next time we stop in. Unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to order the lamb meatballs nor the tounsi brik. But I'm very eager to stop back in and give those a try. Also, major shout out to the staff. The service was absolutely incredible. CJ was our main server but literally every staff member that we interacted with was kind to our son, kind to our dog and kind to us. Servers gave what felt like genuine recommendations and it seemed like the team members enjoyed working there. We admittedly came in with low expectations and walked away convinced that we've found a new local favorite. Please go give this place a try!

Visited on a whim for dinner and left with an absolute fave restaurant in the South Bay! Decor was…read moreOK, it was nice when they turned on the lights and the lamps shone decorations on the walls. Tableware is pretty basic, but the food definitely isn't, customer service was excellent too. We wanted one of everything on the menu, including the specials that day, but went with: Crazy about Beets - beautiful magenta beet hummus with yellow roast beet sprinkled with pistachio and dukkah with charred tomatoes. The flavours, texture, and freshness was a stand out. Really loved this dish.10/10 Roasted Cauliflower - OMG died and gone to heaven! 100/10 Falafel Sliders - 2 in a serve so you can share, crunchy, spicy, oh so moreish, good flavour and texture 8/10 Quinoa Tabbouleh - lovely lemony mouthfuls with a mint hit Chicken Mosli - the turmeric broth was amazing, soaking the veg and chicken in such a flavourful broth made everything extra 10/10 De Soi Rose - a pre mixed drink which had a pleasant berry taste (rather like Ribena if you are from the UK), refreshing and easy to drink Baumgartner white wine - Austria, little of a wine gum taste akin to sav blanc, not as much of the pepper taste I was expecting, but still eminently drinkable We really enjoyed our dinner and will be back again soon, with the beets and cauliflower definitely our first choices followed by something different, as we work our way through the entire menu!

Very very good establishment! Good service, good food. I'd recommend a lot of things there, but…read moretheir mushroom fusilli is fantastic!! So, I have a new rating system......I will write what I feel honestly about an establishment. The only ratings I will give are 5 stars, which is enjoyable, or 3 stars which is "needs work."

Stopped in for lunch on a Monday. Was surprised to see that there was only one other party of two…read more Tried one of their lunch special paninis, the Peralta's Pollo. Grilled chicken, mixed greens, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, & grilled onions. SUPER TASTY! This sandwich was bursting with flavor. Gooey cheese, sautéed shrooms, tender chicken. Their lunch special comes with a beverage (soda, coffee, iced tea ((we forgot to take advantage & ordered water SMH)) Also comes with a choice of soup or salad for an additional $6. Ordered the soup of the day which was a delicious vegetable minestrone. Also, ordered a build your own pasta dish. Started by getting a recommendation from our very helpful & polite server (he was working solo) about their long list of available sauces. We started with the Garlic Butter. (He also was very big on their Pink sauce) Paired it with Fettuccini noodles and perfectly sautéed shrimp. Over or Undercooked shrimp is gross. Ours was perfect. . Another winner (and great leftovers). When we got the bill I noticed the soup was billed for $7.50 vs $6. I asked the waiter about the discrepancy and he said something about a bowl vs a cup that usually comes with the special. I was a little confused as none of that was mentioned when ordering but I accepted it . Without me asking he brought back a new charge slip with the $6. Very nice of him By the time we left two more parties of two arrived. Both with an adult and child. I don't know enough about the Hermosa Beach Monday lunch scene but I'm surprised this spot doesn't have more customers. I'm glad we stopped by and will try to get back for dinner. One more plus (for me). I love old school r&b music and enjoyed all the great tunes!

Vegetarian review Service was fantastic…read more My kids loved the mochi ice cream. We got a vegan crispy rice. We didn't care for the sweet potato but the kids enjoyed the crispy rice. My husband really liked the buffalo cauliflower roll. I probably liked the vegan crunchy roll the most. Ramen was good too. - according to my kids. Ice cream was the biggest hit. There are some things I ordered and took picture of but forgot what it was. Nothing was out of this world but it was good. Metered street parking. Very close to the beach- walking distance. Indoor and outdoor (minimal) seating.

This place is excellent!! The sushi is on the pricier side, but it was fresh and delicious. The…read morebowls of ramen were very filling and comforting, though my husband found his to be a bit too salty. Service was quick and the ambiance was fantastic. Parking was a nightmare, so go early if you have dinner plans!

The food was amazing!!! The staff is insanely friendly, constantly check up on how you're doing…read more The ambiance was great as well. Super friendly/homey vibe and I love it. I love Italian food, and this has already become one of my favorite places! I wholeheartedly recommend, and I'm definitely coming back! (I'd add a photo but I ate the food too fast)

Got four gelatos for free! Had my friends get dissed for liking Alfredo sauce. 10/10 experience,…read morewould recommend.

Beautiful ambience, great music, matcha on point, and avocado toast was delicious! Service was very…read morepolite and accommodating. I would definitely recommend to family and friends.

You don't write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say…read more Let's begin this elite review. :D The Source Cafe (est 2017) is a popular and fun little breakfast spot right on Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. It has a cool vibe, lots of fun things on the menu, healthy smoothies, and baked pastries. Interior design and layout were brilliant with abundant natural light. We came on an early weekend morning to grab breakfast; it was my first time at this cafe. I was warmly greeted by a male staff with a smile. I ordered an iced coffee and avocado toast. Both items were solid. Breakfast AT was delightful and healthy. Services were spot on. Prices were fair for the area. Plenty of street metered parking. Overall, this cafe is a good spot for breakfast. I recommend it.