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    Racer Tea Bar

    4.8 (317 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Brian W.

    Got the Açaí bowl and few things to note: 1. No tree nuts in the granola - great for everyone with an allergen. 2. Fruit is very fresh 3. Service is friendly and fast The bowl itself was very good. My only complaint would be the size of the bowl. It's a bit small for the price ($12 for regular). But they do pack it with a bunch of (good) fruit and the place has a cool vibe.

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    Emily V.

    Customer service 5/5: great staff and were able to answer all questions about the menu Ambiance 5/5: great art on the walls. Behind the bar they were playing the goodies. Fairly limited seating if you're looking to eat and catch up but since it's meant to imitate a bar it definitely has that feel. The Greaser 5/5: great flavor combinations The Goth 3/5: not much flavored tasted a little watered down and the salt was very overpowering Parking 4/5: it's South Redondo so street metered parking right out front or you can walk a little further and park in the neighborhood. Outside 2/5 very in assuming and the only sig is advertising their Açaí bowls not tea. We almost missed it/left

    Heart shaped box
    Brittanie R.

    Everytime I go to Redondo Beach, I stop in to have a tea. I've been here a few times. In the past I ordered a turmeric tea latte hot. It was so delicious. I went about a week ago and I didn't see it on the menu, so I tried "heart shaped box" iced. It was good, had some drizzled chocolate on the top. But the turmeric tea is still my fave. This tea bar has a really cool esthetic, you can sit at a bar or at small tables in the front. It's priced pretty average, about what a latte costs at a coffee shop. There is no parking lot, street parking is available for a fee. It's walking distance from the ocean!

    Danielle H.

    I come here often to get a little work done or read a book. During the summers, I'll take my drink and snack out to the beach which is just down the street from this place. The staff always gives me recommendations after asking questions regarding my drink preferences and, they never fail to ask me if I want to order anything to eat to go with my drink. If I'm hungry, I'll usually go with The Grunge which has berries and sunflower butter. For my drink, I usually order The Rocker. I love the combination of Earl Grey and Lavender, but I also have ordered The Rude Boy if I don't want caffeinee. I would recommend any of those. This tea bar is appropriately calming inside with its dark walls and low lights, but it's also rock and roll themed which gives the place lots of character. Prices are expensive considering what is tangible/edible, but well worth it when you have the ocean breeze coming through the doors while you're enjoying your drink and reading a good book. This is how I treat myself sometimes. I'll be back soon!

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    Cailin K.

    Such an awesome and unique tea shop! The owner painted and designed the interior with a punk theme. Such a fun place to go by yourself or with friends and family. Service: The barista is amazing, with great recommendations and helped by walking me through the menu. Location: On S. Catalina Ave. and Avenue I in the Riviera Village, a block from the beach. Parking: Plenty of mentored parking out front and near by. Unique: The entire experience is different from any other cafe I've been to. I highly recommend coming here. My Go-To: The Heart Shaped Box- Hot

    Watermelon hibiscus Rasta drink
    Anaiza M.

    Super cute spot with plenty of caffeinated drinks. I grabbed an herbal drink with lime foam. Delish! Service is always excellent. A bit challenging on parking but if you're down for a walk it's right by the beach. Check out their drinks!

    Twist the throttle
    Carrie L.

    What a cool place to visit! It looks like a bar but it serves great tea! I got the twist the throttle which was a good balance of thai tea and coconut flavor. We also ordered the grudge which was a tasty toast with strawberries and blueberries. Love the atmosphere and music that they play, would definitely return to try more teas!

    Coffee Puff
    Laura Z.

    Racer Tea still going strong. Speaking of strong, try the Coffee Puff... whipped instant coffee & oat milk. Love it so much!

    Chocolate chai and Jalapeño bagel with cream cheese.
    Biagia N.

    Love Racer Tea Bar! Been coming here for a few years already and I always love the atmosphere. I don't drink alcohol so this what I call my "go to bar" in the South Bay. The staff here are super friendly, especially Kayla. She is very attentive in making sure the customers are well taken care of. If you ever go there definitely try their bagels, it's delicious!

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    Taylor H.

    This is an absolutely delight of a shop! This shop takes creativity and tea-centic to a new level. Samantha is a gem and so knowledgeable. I had never been and had a friend recommend this as a spot. The Chaga Khan latte is one of the best lattes I've ever had. I enjoyed it at half sweetness, which was perfect. It tasted like a warm hug without going into the dessert territory. I also appreciate that all lattes are made with oat milk.

    Chocolate chai
    Jacob F.

    We came here after hearing about it on instagram. Super cool and unique spot. They serve teas, coffees, fountain drinks, sundaes and milkshakes and seem to have a whole menu of non alcoholic cocktails as well. There's a bar you can sit at after ordering and some two tops and a few outdoor tables as well. The service was a bit slow but everything on the menu is fairly complex so that's understandable. The servers were nice but o think they could use one more set of hands to keep the line moving. We got a Thai iced tea and a chocolate chai. They were both really good.

    Dragonfruit Açaí bowl
    Cassidy C.

    Hello, this is an update from Aug 2025 about this cafe! I visited 2+ years ago and had a lovely experience, this time I tried the The Greaser tea and it was fantastic! I was craving something energizing for the ride home, so I tried the Dragonfruit açaí bowl and it was really refreshing and delicious. Fun fact for riders: there is a shelf on the wall with helmet hangers for motorcyclists! The tables inside are small so this helped out with saving space, super neat! Thank you for having us :)

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    Cambria made our experience here incredible. Highly recommend this place. Delicious teas and coffee as well.

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    Personal service- everything prepared with love ...best açaí bowl. Great little bar for ambiance.

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    Wow! Our bagels really ARE that amazing!! Thanks for stopping in!

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    Very friendly vibe & cool interior, great chocolate chip cookies & hot chocolate (peppermint & cinnamon)!

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    Awesome ambiance, even better teas and service. Worth the visit if you're looking for something special!

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    Yes! Kids love the Rasta (hibiscus), the Rude Boy (orange rooibos) and our hot chocolate! We also have single scoop ice cream on Fridays-Sunday!

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    SALMON POKE DELECTABLE ! Came here for lunch with my son and…read morewe loved everything we had. We started with the salmon poke and it was uniquely marinated and delicious (would think about getting this as my main next time). My son order the pick three (they also have a pick two). He got clam chowder which creamy and also uniquely flavored, it had bacon, he had the fish tacos which were delicious, the toppings made them even better, and the furikake fries. I ordered the steak sandwich, it was really good but a lot sweeter than I expected with a shallot jam. The bread was toasty and the melty cheese was great. We shared the fries but even had some extra to bring home. The only thing I didn't love was my cocktail. I don't remember what it was called some spicy tropical drink. It would have been ok but there was some cherry foam on top that I don't think was listed on the menu. I dislike cherry flavored stuff it tastes like cough syrup to me. So if I'd known I would have ordered something else or ordered it without the cherry. I would definitely come back again. I especially recommend the lunch specials they are a good price. The service was great! After lunch we walk down to the beach to enjoy the beautiful views!

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