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!

I walked in here, my expectations were to find an average place serving good food in a fast cozy…read moresetting. Ill start with service, the staff were was friendly but unfortunately very uncoordinated. Food would come out of the kitchen and onto the counter in different orders so within the same party, someone's sandwich would be made before another person's lettuce. This means the food got mixed up on the counter and while I was waiting, witnessed three people's orders get mixed up. Again they were nice about it but not a good system. We ordered a turkey salad and a Parisian baguette, first off my salad had a lot of old lettuce in it. The fresh ingredients tasted just ok, like low tier super market brand food. From a culinary standpoint, the salad could've benefited from sliced almonds or something crunchy. The Parisian baguette bread was very hard tough, with a decent amount of ham, but not enough spread or cheese.. The cashier did admit that they don't bake their own items instead a "fresh "delivery shows up every morning. I will not be coming back, but I wish them the best.

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

The food truly was very good! We tried both the uni ebi pasta and the uni truffle pasta with added…read moreshrimp. Both uni pastas were amazing! If you like uni, then the uni pastas are definitely worth a try! The shrimp was fresh. There are other pasta dishes that were fine too for the ones that don't fancy uni. Will definitely go back!

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."

Honestly everyone giving this place a 5 star review - I TRUSTED YOU, HOW DARE YOU!!!…read more I knew pulling up to this place it would be a miss. Florescent lights, shabby wood tables and chairs, plastic menus. This could either be really good or really bad. The bread feels stale and was hard. The butter is individually wrapped. Smashed dirty straws were served with drinks. Huge portions of decent food. The more you eat the more you realize it's not great. Definitely needs salt and pepper but the pepper shakers barely let anything out. I asked for parm (they do not offer!) and they gave it in plastic individual containers which was honestly offensive. Dessert was a huge miss, the creme brûlée was super eggy???? The tiramisu had like a sour milk after taste. My stomach immediately hurt before even leaving the restaurant. The vibes are overall not great and neither is the food. $160 for 3 people to eat. 2 stars are for the server who made a huge effort to accommodate us.

Excellent food. Excellent service. High quality. Beautiful location. What else do you need?read more

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.

Why must you be so far away? This was probably one of the…read morebest Italian meals I've had this year. Fatto a Mano is a tiny Italian takeaway in Redondo Beach. There are only three tables in the restaurant and the wait can be long because all the food is made to order. The staff is extremely friendly and the service is excellent. I ordered in and it took about 35 minutes for everything to come out. And everything was delicious! Every dish was fresh, light, perfectly seasoned, and perfectly cooked. I had to stop myself from licking my plate. They change the menu every two months. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back again soon.

Update: After I posted my review, Marco called my personal number and rudely pressured me to remove…read moreit. This is completely unacceptable and unprofessional behavior from a business owner. Instead of pressuring customers, he should focus on improving the food, which in my opinion is far from authentic Italian cuisine. Zero stars if Yelp allowed it. The word "authentic Italian" is doing all the work here, because the food certainly is not. I operate businesses in the United States and Europe, including Milan, and I am very familiar with both Italian food and restaurant operations. What I was served here looked and tasted like basic boiled pasta drowned in sauce--not carefully prepared Italian cuisine. The salad was roughly chopped lettuce with dressing and cheese thrown on top. The attached photos speak for themselves. I waited nearly an hour for pasta. That is not craftsmanship; it is a restaurant that cannot properly manage its orders. If the business is understaffed or overwhelmed, customers should be warned before their orders are accepted. I also felt sick after eating the pasta and shrimp. I cannot prove what caused it, but I will not ignore that part of my experience. I tried to give this business another chance today and called repeatedly during its posted hours. Nobody answered. Why advertise telephone ordering if customers cannot reach anyone? I also personally witnessed Marco speaking harshly to people helping in the kitchen. It was uncomfortable, upsetting, and completely unprofessional. Being Italian does not automatically make poorly prepared food "authentic." Authenticity comes from quality ingredients, proper technique, consistency, and respect for customers. In my experience, this restaurant delivered none of those things. The food quality, service, wait time, communication, and management were all unacceptable. I would never return and cannot recommend this place to anyone looking for genuine Italian food.