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Talk about a hidden gem! This place is small, clean, and filled with delicious treats and coffees. I ordered two coconut caramel lattes and they were delicious! Service was great and quick, she also gave me a free croissant to try, which was fantastic. I'll definitely be coming back, the prices are extremely reasonable as well! read more

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Delicious coffee and bagel with cream cheese! The front of house was so generous and gave me a complimentary pastry for waiting. read more

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I absolutely loved this place! The croissant bacon, egg and cheese sandwich was so good. Everything tasted fresh. The bacon was crispy, the egg was fluffy, and the croissant was warm and crispy. You can tell they use quality ingredients. Their pastries taste fresh daily. My husband got the blueberry muffin and it was so moist and sweet, not dry at all. While we were waiting, they gave us a sample of their iced coffee and I was hooked. Such a nice touch. My husband also tried their natural juice with orange and carrot. They juice it right in front of you and have a variety of ingredients to choose from, so you know it's fresh. Quick service and very friendly staff. Definitely give this place a try! read more

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Sandra P.

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Tucked in a mini shopping center by Space X you'll find a new to-go breakfast/lunch gem. Have visited a couple times and the sandwiches have been consistently tasty and filling! Can't go wrong with the iced Vietnamese coffee either. The owner is friendly and welcoming, her suggestions are always on point. Service is swift! Salmon and tuna salad bagel sandwiches are by far my fav. Bagels and pastries taste fresh. Stop by and support a local business! read more

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A new bagel spot in the area was much needed, and I'm so glad this one opened! They actually open early enough for all of us working in the industrial area, which is a huge plus when you start your day before sunrise. The woman who helped me was incredibly welcoming and sweet. She made me want to come back even before I tasted the food. I picked up several bagel breakfast sandwiches for the office, and everyone agreed they were delicious. The bacon was cooked to crunchy perfection, and everything tasted fresh and satisfying. I'm definitely coming back to try the coffee next time. The shop sits in a small shopping center with plenty of private parking, which makes in-and-out stops super convenient. Excited to keep supporting this local small business. This is officially my new go-to for breakfast--and hopefully coffee as well! read more

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Lisa J.

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I was craving something sweet and found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Customer service was amazing ! 5/5 Coffee was also pretty good ! 5/5 I also got some pastries to try. The place look very clean as well. I will be definitely stopping by again to try on of their juices. read more

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I was lucky to be in the area this morning and decided to stop by Bake and Coffee, and it did not disappoint. I ordered a latte along with a jalapeño bagel and cream cheese, and the bagel was absolutely delicious. I also got to try a small almond croissant, which really surprised me with how good it was--flaky, flavorful, and clearly fresh. Everything hit the spot, and I'll definitely be back the next time I'm on this side of town. Service was excellent and she even threw in a free chocolate croissant so I could try it out since I was struggling with which one I should order. read more

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The food, drinks, and service are great! The coconut Carmel latte is amazing. Although the prices that are listed are not accurate. They charge 2 dollars more than what is typically listed on their menu. read more

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Love it! Breakfast bagel sandwich was bomb and their iced horchata latte is a must to get. The lady that took my order was very nice and welcoming too & a Free piece of carrot cake :) read more

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Came here for the first time since I live nearby, service was great, I loved the sandwich, they put so much bacon! Prices are fair! It's small inside so definitely a grab and go. They have me a free croissant on side which was sweet of them. I will definitely be back! read more

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Located of Crenshaw Bl in Hawthorne this place is in a small plaza before Space X when coming from Gardena or if coming the opposite direction it will be after Space X. The parking is small and shared with the other businesses. This place is small no indoor dining or outdoor. There are a few chair to sit on while waiting for your food or drink. The staff here is super friendly and helpful. The gal who helped me was great gave me a free croissant and then mentioned to follow them on IG using the QR by the register and they will give a free iced coffee. I got one of the signature sandwiches the bacon egg and cheese croissant it did not disappoint it was a good size sandwich for the price. Overall a great spot for picking up breakfast or brunch since they do close early. read more

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5 months ago

Sooooo yummy! Also had the cream cheese croissant and bagel & cheese , 10/10. Service was always great. read more

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9 months ago

10/10 Fell in love with this place. We were greeted immediately with a smile and after going back and forth trying to decide what to order, we ended up ordering the House Signature Iced Coffee, Ube Cafe Latte, Pastrami & Cheese sandwich and Bacon & Egg Cheese Sandwich. I don't usually like my coffee too strong and the coffee here did not disappoint. It was super creamy but still had a strong coffee flavor just how I like it! The sandwiches were packed and they did not skimp out on the meat. Because we were undecided with which flavor coffee to get, the lady even gave us a free sample of their Caramel Coconut Iced coffee and Bacon Maple Croissant to try and both were really good! Definitely will order it my next visit! read more

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Jocie C.

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The food here is so fresh and filling! But what blows me away is the customer service. They are the nicest people! They always throw in something extra for us to try. This place has become a family favorite. From the coffee, matcha, bagels, to the croissants. Come check it out, you'll be happy you did. read more

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We went around 11 am on a Sunday and there were still a decent amount of pastries available in the case still. Food still tasted amazing even after being open for a while. Upon ordering we were offered iced coffee samples and were in love. They were very generous with the size of the sample and were instantly in love. It is definitely on the sweeter side so if prefer bitter coffee, it might not be for you. We ordered a chocolate croissant, a chocolate muffin, a sausage and egg croissant sandwich and two iced coffees. - chocolate muffin was good and pretty basic - chocolate croissant was buttery and wonderfully filled with chocolate. They didn't hold back on filling it with chocolate. - croissant sausage egg sandwich was buttery and made to order. It was hot and tasted delicious. - iced coffee - amazingly sweet and creamy Since the sandwich is made to order, we did have to wait for that to be made but it wasn't a long time. On our way out they did give us two of their mini croissants to take on the house as well. We got a chocolate covered mini croissant (a nice smaller sized croissant for anyone wanting something smaller) and a cream filled mini croissant. One thing to note was parking was a bit poor but we were still able to find a spot so it wasn't a huge inconvenience. Overall everything was delicious and loved it. We'll definitely be back for more! read more

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Potato J.

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The absolute bomb, food and coffee tastes amazing, excellent portions, and all for reasonable prices (inexpensive even). They even offered my friend a sample of the coffee before buying it. Food came out quick and with integrity, 100% recommend read more

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Myles A.

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I stopped by Bake and Coffee early in the morning and was the only customer there, but the experience felt pretty cold. The service came off stand-offish and unwelcoming, like my business didn't really matter. I always try to support local spots, but first impressions matter--and this one missed the mark for me. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back. read more

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Stopped by this restaurant super nice lady greeted us and was super friendly throughout our experience, highly recommend stopping by and getting any food or pastry look and taste amazing I had the iced coffee and the turkey sandwich and I want to go back already food didn't take long to be ready and portions are really generous. Super nice and clean inside menu easy to understand read more

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Max Q.

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Lady was rude, not only that she gave me a a bacon egg and cheese when I asked for turkey. Don't recommend this spot at all the donut shop across the street is much much better. read more

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Emma B.

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I love this place! My breakfast sandwich was delicious, the cheese was still melty, plenty of bacon, and the bagel was perfectly toasted and not tough at all! While I was waiting for my sandwich, the woman working offered me a sample of their iced coffee, which was great! (It is on the sweeter side just as a note). I also chose a blueberry croissant pastry as a last minute add on, I didn't get the best picture but it was very flaky and the flavor is really good. Very clean inside and the people working are so nice, 10/10 recommend! read more

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Carina R.

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Visited for the first time today, great customer service and professionalism. I ordered a matcha and bacon croissant and enjoyed both!

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This place is 5 days new to the neighborhood! Amazing pastries & service. Did not disappoint will be back soon. read more

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My new favorite quick brunch spot. My husband and I went here for the first time the day after they opened and went again this morning. Both times the service was amazing! We ordered 2 fresh juices and 2 bagel sandwiches. The juices they make right in front of you, which was great. They were fresh and delicious! Both sandwiches had a lot of protein in them. And we're amazing. Their pastries are freshly made in house. While we were waiting, they gave us samples of their house iced latte, which im still thinking of and cant wait to get next time! They also gifted us 2 pastries! I have nothing but good things to say about this spot. I cant wait to return! Glad to have them in our neighborhood! read more

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Deanna B.

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Yummy bagel sandwiches. Perfect fresh squeezed juice. The little shop is cute and clean and very organized. They have GREAT customer service. We stopped from our LAX flight home on our way to Chino. Highly recommend read more

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Cheese bagel with cream cheese and avocado . I've never had such a good bagel. The size of the bagels make this place worth it. Many different bagels and pastries (mostly croissants) to choose from. Workers are very nice. Quick easy spot. Hole in the wall- 10/10 worth it. read more

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They really care about the food and your experience. I can tell every time I'm in here! Great little hole in the wall

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They are so kind here. Service (takeaway) is great. It's so nice to finally have a great bagel place nearby! Just what the neighborhood was missing read more

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Tried the iced coconut caramel latte , it was so delicious. They were very friendly and fast, can't wait to come back and try one of their green juices & breakfast sandwiches! read more

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Went in before work. The staff is really nice! I was indecisive about what I wanted and they gave me a sample of their iced coffee which was great! I ordered two pastries and they gave me one for free. Definitely worth checking out as the pastries are delicious. The coffee is good too but I got one on the sweeter side which is my to-go I prefer bitter but great regardless! read more

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Absolutely amazing service! The inside was clean and smelled delicious! They have a great range of coffees, freshly squeezed juices, and fruit smoothies! My husband got the breakfast croissant and i grabbed the turkey bagel sandwich, i will say they loaded up our meals VERY nicely and generously. read more

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It's nice place for fresh coffee and sandwiches.. Family owned with lots of tasty choices especially the Lox Salmon And Iced Matcha Latte best of Hawthorn in my opinion.. read more

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Wow!! What a killer find!!! Amazing prices, fantastic service, and even a free coffee sample! This is a must try! Thai iced tea was spectacular read more

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Nice customer service the coffee was great, lady was so nice even gave me free samples overall it was very clean and well organized read more

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This bagel is great! The service was great also. Very nice owners and they gave us some free samples. Would come back here again! read more

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wow, wow, and wow! amazing service from such a sweetheart and absolutely delicious food. everything tastes so fresh. truly one of the BEST bagels i've ever had and also a great blueberry muffin. the vietnamese iced coffee was yummy as well. will definitely be coming back!! read more

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12742 Crenshaw Blvd
Hawthorne, CA 90250
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(323) 305-3671
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Hours

What time does Bake & Coffee open?

Bake & Coffee opens at 5:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Bake & Coffee opens at 6:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Bake & Coffee close?

Bake & Coffee closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 5:00 AM - 3:00 PMSat-Sun 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Bake & Coffee take credit cards?

Yes, Bake & Coffee takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Bake & Coffee have catering options?

Yes, Bake & Coffee does have catering options.

Does Bake & Coffee serve alcohol?

Yes, Bake & Coffee serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Bake & Coffee allow dogs?

Yes, Bake & Coffee allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Bake & Coffee have outdoor seating?

No, Bake & Coffee does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Bake & Coffee have parking?

Yes, Bake & Coffee has parking options.

Other Amenities

Is Bake & Coffee wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Bake & Coffee is wheelchair accessible.

Does Bake & Coffee have free WiFi?

Yes, Bake & Coffee has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Bagel , crossiont, cake , coffee latte smoothie and fresh juice.

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Walk in and you can order on the kiosk (with photos) OR order at the front counter with the staffs!…read moreWe ordered and got our drinks within 10 minutes. They'll call your number! Double matcha - always a good drink to grab on the go! My go to matcha drink. It's not too sweet so it's perfect! Black Sesame cream coffee - sesame and coffee were perfectly balanced! If you like sesame, this is a good drink for you. Yes, it is sweet! Lucky bloom - i believe this was a limited time drink! We managed to get it. They had to check with the back to see if they can still make it. It was light with a bit of sweetness with the herbs they put in! Recommend if you want to grab something light! Pastries - many options! Id have to come back for these Seating - lots of tables and chairs. Theres wifi here so lots of people on their laptops and working. Parking - huge lot! Wont have an issue finding spots.

Gardena has so many great coffee shops. My sister had told me about Mai and I was excited to try it…read moreout. First off the parking area is super packed. It is a busy center so you'll be lucky to find a parking. I parked all the way at the end of the parking structure. Thankfully, I had ordered my brown sugar cream coffee online so once I got in, I just went to the pick up counter and was able to grab and go with my coffee. That first sip was like a dream. I had to stop myself from sipping it completely on my walk back to the car. I was a little concerned that this drink might be too sweet, but I was glad when I tasted it, and the brown sugar was not super overpowering. That is one thing I love about the coffee shops in Gardena is that they do not overly sweeten their drinks, even when it has something like brown sugar in it. I love that this place not only had seating inside, but it had a very good outside seating area. There was women chatting up while their kids were running around so it made it very inviting to come and relax with your family. Will definitely be back again maybe not on a Sunday this time where everybody is out and about.

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Nook Coffee Bar

This coffee bar is incredible, there is almost always a wait (especially during noon so prepare for…read morethat) but it's always 100% worth it. Their coffee is phenomenal. I have gone with a few people many times and our favorites are: the Spanish latte, Mexican Chai, Chai Latte, and Mocha Latte. The Spanish latte is especially good, and the Chai latte is the best I have had in my life it's so well made. The Mexican Chai I can only describe as a cinnamon heaven with the best Chai base flavor ever. The Mocha latte is heavy in the best way possible, it's super strong and I love it. The best part I think for all the drinks is the baristas do not hold back on the coffee, and you always get your moneys worth. None of it is water down, and it's such a great pick me up. I can't really speak on the Matcha cause no one in my group has tried it since we aren't really big Matcha enjoyers. But I have been told that the strawberry Matcha is transcendent and absolutely fantastic. They have a bunch of Matcha flavor options as well, which would be amazing if I was a Matcha connoisseur, but unfortunately, I'm not . So I can't really speak well on that yet, but have only told fantastic things about it. The workers are all kind and work really fast so you get your drinks really quickly even though the line is pretty long. I will say the best time to go and get drinks is around in the morning when they open around 7:30 on the weekends. Again I have to restate wait is always 100% worth it for the amazing quality drinks you will get. I also forgot to mention the fact, you can customize your drinks to have different types of milk and they also have a bunch of other vegan food options as well. I think this is amazing even though my group doesn't really get those options, because I've been told even when people change out the milk, it taste the exact same, which I think is absolutely incredible. (Side note I may update this when I take a photo next time I go because I always forget to before I put on the top on and start drinking ) The experience is great. The drinks are absolutely incredible and the workers are very nice and very helpful.5/5 stars

My experience at this Torrance coffee shop on a rainy Saturday afternoon was fairly pleasant! The…read moreplace was busy, and I ordered the Island Matcha, which was excellent. Made with coconut, macadamia syrup, and oat milk by default, it had a perfectly balanced, tropical flavor--great for vegans or the lactose intolerant. However, it's not the best spot for working or studying. The WiFi was so slow that I had to use my personal hotspot, and the seating consists of benches and mini tables that aren't comfortable for long periods. There are a few outlets, but you have to cross the street to a food court to use the bathroom. They have a shared parking lot out front. I'll definitely be back for the Island Matcha, but not to get work done!

Clean and open floor plan.

Inside - pick up counter

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Matcha Latte & a Cinnamon Roll.

Noon Korean Bingsoo House

Minority-owned & operated

Stopped by Noon Korean Bingsoo on a warm afternoon and tried the Blueberry Yogurt Bingsoo and the…read moreHojicha Bingsoo. The Blueberry Yogurt was my favorite of the two. The shaved ice was incredibly light and fluffy, and the combination of fresh blueberries, yogurt, and granola made it refreshing without being overly sweet. The Hojicha Bingsoo was a nice contrast. The roasted tea flavor paired really well with the sweet red bean and crispy puffed rice, making it a great choice if you enjoy deeper, earthy flavors. That said, if I had to pick just one, I'd still go with the Matcha Bingsoo - it remains my favorite here. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the café was clean and inviting. If you're craving bingsoo, Noon Korean Bingsoo is the place to go. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

One of the best patbingsoo spots in the South Bay! This adorable, retro-style dessert shop is…read moretucked away in a small plaza filled with other Korean restaurants and shops, making it a fun place to explore. I usually go to Oakobing in Ktown, but I'm so happy to have a place this good much closer to home. My husband and I recently stopped by for the injeolmi bingsoo, and it absolutely blew my mind. It came topped with red beans, a rich peanut butter-like paste (I'm not exactly sure what it was, but it was delicious), a generous dusting of injeolmi powder, and condensed milk on the side to drizzle over everything. As you dig into the fluffy shaved ice, you're rewarded with surprise chunks of chewy mochi hidden throughout, and I believe there were even more red beans waiting at the bottom. Every bite was packed with flavor and texture. It was so good that I'm craving another bowl just thinking about it. *Drools* I'm not sure how busy it gets during the day since we've only visited after dinner, but we've always found plenty of parking. It's the perfect dessert spot to cool off on a hot summer evening, and definitely one I'd recommend if you're in the area.

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Junia Café

Have been meaning to do a review ever since it opened. Lovely space with ample spread apart…read moreseating. Can tell everything including the design, seating, branding and drinks are very intentional so kudos to the owners. They have a good mix of both drink types - the fun seasonal drinks with their homemade syrups for both tea and coffee or classic pour over/espresso with quality beans. We've came here multiple times and the drinks are never too sweet which I appreciate Nice selection of pastries both savory and sweet. They just opened their kitchen as well! Fave local coffee shop for sure!

Really wanted to like the drink because the baristas and the ambience were all 5/5 …read more Conceptually, the mocha grey latte sounded delicious: mocha (double shot espresso) + earl grey syrup. Unfortunately, the chocolate part of the mocha was too overpowering. The more subtle bergamot and smoky notes of the earl grey were completely subdued by it. Eventually, it just tasted like chocolate milk :( For $7, I almost feel like I paid for an upcharged mocha. If I have a chance to revisit, I would love to try something else.

Mixed berry hojicha tonic

Yuzu shiso ade (non-caffeinated)

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Matcha Grey :)

Chrome Coffee Studio

Free parking

Came here to try their matcha and it definitely lived up to the hype. The matcha was really smooth…read moreand creamy with a nice balance of sweetness. You can still taste the matcha without it being too bitter. I also tried their Biscoff coffee from the secret menu and really liked it. It had a nice coffee flavor with a subtle cookie butter taste that wasn't overly sweet. The space is really cute and aesthetic, but it does get pretty busy. There was a line when I went, but it moved pretty quickly so the wait wasn't bad at all. Would definitely come back to try some of their other drinks.

We came on a Monday afternoon so there wasn't any line. The staff were super friendly and the…read moredrinks came out quickly Honestly the best coconut matcha I've had! It was the perfect sweetness since the coconut water itself was sweet. The matcha from this place is super creamy and silky. I'm more of a fan of sweet matcha and their drinks are the perfect sweetness. The banana matcha and ube matcha were also very yummy! I felt like the ube was lacking a bit of the ube flavor but it was still good. The inside is super aesthetic and clean with enough place for seating. Super cute place to stop by!

Cream Top, Americano and House Cream. Cappuccino was excellent

IG: happyfoodietown

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Coconut matcha and Chrome matcha

Stay Coffee

Came here in the morning for a quick caffeine break and had a great experience. There's plenty of…read moreparking available, which makes it super convenient. The inside is really cute, with lots of decor and even a little Polaroid camera that adds a fun touch. They also have a solid menu with lunch and brunch options, which is a nice bonus. Seating is plentiful, making it a great spot to eat, get some work done, or catch up with friends. I ordered the double matcha, and my friend got the tiramisu latte, both were delicious. The matcha had a rich, earthy flavor that I really enjoyed. I'll definitely be coming back!

Such a cute and surprisingly spacious coffee shop! It looks smaller from the outside, but there's a…read moreton of seating inside with outlets, a restroom, and free parking, so I can definitely see myself coming here to study or catch up with friends. I tried the Tiramisu Latte Cream Top, Matcha Cream Top, and Matcha Latte with Tiramisu Cream Top. The last one was my favorite! Such an interesting matcha + tiramisu/coffee combination. For food, the egg, bacon and potato skillet was SO good fresh, and the yogurt plate was simple, refreshing, and really generous with the fruit and granola. Overall, really cozy atmosphere, good food and drinks, and a great place to actually sit and stay awhile. :)

Tortilla Pizza Truffle mushroom

In house coffee roaster

Waffles

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The Boy & The Bear

4.1

(93 reviews)

3.5 mi

I came here while I was waiting for my car to be serviced at Toyota, and I'm so glad I did. Not…read moreonly is the staff incredibly kind, but the food and coffee are delicious. You can also tell that a lot of care and thought went into designing this space. I'm obsessed with the blue tile and the perfectly coordinated retail wall. While I was here, I saw such a wide variety of customers, which I loved. You can tell everyone is welcome and that people genuinely feel comfortable spending time here. Lastly, I wanted to shout out the two employees working on 7/31 around 8:00 a.m ("BigVee" & a gentleman with longer hair who made my avocado toast) They were both so friendly and welcoming. It was early, so I would've understood if they were still waking up, but they were both bubbly, kind, and made my morning a little brighter. If a manager sees this, please let them know how amazing they are!

The Boy & The Bear in Gardena is one of those coffee shops that instantly feels like a little…read moreescape. The ambience leans cozy‑industrial, warm, and trendy, and that signature roastery aroma that hits you the second you walk in. It's calm, clean, and perfect for posting up with a laptop or just enjoying a slow morning. Service is consistently friendly without being overbearing. The baristas actually talk coffee here, they'll walk you through beans, roasts, and their seasonal drinks with genuine enthusiasm. The drinks are the star. Their Colombian‑forward menu is smooth, rich, and never bitter. The cold brew is velvety, the lattes are balanced, and their drinks always hit the . If you're into coffee that tastes like actual coffee (not dessert), this place is a great place to visit. Miguel C.

The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roastery. The Blue Store, Gardena CA

Interior (front area)!

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The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roastery. The Blue Store, Gardena CA

Tata's Cafe

Great food drinks are tasty. I highly recommend the only thing is the service is soooooo slow. If…read morethey could figure out the sense of urgency this place would be top place in the area Nonetheless, I enjoyed the food enough so I could say I would come back

I actually only ended up at Tata's Cafe because I was waiting for my Tesla to charge at the…read moreSupercharger in the same parking lot. Finding the entrance was a little confusing because it's very unassuming. I expected it to be on the side of the building facing the street, but it's actually tucked away in the back, facing the parking lot and the Courtyard Marriott. When we walked in, the place was packed. Keep in mind it's a very small café, so with that many people inside, it got pretty warm and felt cramped. We overheard the hostess tell the group ahead of us that the wait would be about 45 minutes. Rather than wait in such a tight space, we decided to order takeout instead. I ordered the Build Your Own Omelette: 3 eggs with spinach, onions, tomatoes, cheese, potatoes, and toast, along with the Golden Milk Latte made with turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, black pepper, and their house-made Madagascar vanilla bean syrup. We took our food back to the car and enjoyed breakfast there while the Tesla finished charging. It ended up being much more comfortable than waiting inside. The hostess seemed a bit overwhelmed, but considering how busy it was and how small the restaurant is, it was understandable.

Red chilaquiles and strawberry lemonade

Waiting area

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Chilaquiles

Soft Cafe

So I stumble into a nice cozy small place and try the strawberry matcha and let me tell you it did…read morenot disappoint! Matcha is delicious and the strawberry flavor was just right! Customer service is amazing very friendly and polite! Definitely coming back

This cafe is a nice spot to work and hang out with friends while having your coffee. However, as of…read moreMonday 7/ 6/ 26, Hawthorne started for the first time to charge for parking along hawthorne blvd. This has never been a thing in all of Hawthornes history here. I got a ticket while I was in the cafe. I suggested to the people working there that they should warn their customers as this is new to all of us from here. They said, and I quote "they have signs everywhere and the signs are there for a reason." There was no need to say this in this way. Rude, dismissive, and no they had no intention to help tell their customers. If you are part of this community its because you want support us as much as we support you guys. Straight up just don't care. Not sure I want to support this business any more.

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Banana soft cloud matcha

Common Space Brewery

What better place to have a book club meeting than at a brewery?! Haha…read more My girls and I absolutely loved common place; such a vibe with such good music and energy! There's plenty of seating and I can imagine during this time (World Cup season) this place gets so packed and fun in the best way. The service was great. We had a lot of questions about the drinks. We were recommended a flight if we were unsure which you can customize; I definitely recommend this if it's your first time so you can try a little bit of everything. They had a vendor selling tacos, burritos and other Mexican style items which were absolutely delicious and with the drinks it was a perfect combo! I'm not sure if they change that side vendor or if they are a semi permanent partner with them, but I love that they offer small businesses an opportunity to sell their foods. I was told that they used to be located in a different area or accessing brewery was through another area so pay attention to signs, especially for their nearby parking. Although we had no issues finding this space! To end our fabulous book club meeting, we of course, had to take our festivities to the Photo Booth. Such a fun and cute little touch too and already cute place. I loved it and I hope I can catch one of the World Cup games here!

I'd be honest, I wasnt fan of this place…read more Lack of parking, lack of varietals, lack of seating, no taster choices, 20 ounce pours for $15 with only 6 beer choices, and difficult to see the screen for FIFA. That said, I had a Michelada here, something I normally don't order. It wasn't the best, it wasn't the worst. Hence the 3 stars. We were here 30 minutes after this place opened and after circling around we were told to park next to the adjacent building. I did try my friend's beers here and after 15 minutes we left. We didnt want to wait in line again for the lack of choices.

Common Space Brewery- Wider Than Awake Hazy IPA 7%

Jamaica, Maracuya

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World Cup Watch Parties at Common Space

Crumbl - Hawthorne

Grab-and-go

Always a sweet experience and tasty treats! Never hesitate to stop and get some really good sweet…read moretreats

Arrived at 11:30 on a weekday to pick up some cookies as gifts but nothing available. Ended up…read moremaking me show up to a social gathering empty handed. Two of the three iPads were down. One iPad at the counter was working but very dirty. No cookies available according to the iPad. I asked the girl working a few feet away from me but she wasn't very helpful. I thought surely the iPad might be wrong. How can a cookie store run out of cookies before lunch?? No explanation that they may have sold out of their morning batch or whatever the situation is. Either she doesn't like her job or gets asked this question way too often, but it wasn't very friendly. I've never been blown away by Crumbl cookies as I find them more aesthetic than tasty. I prefer Specialty's cookies a lot more. We will see how long Crumbl lasts before cookies go out of style like cupcakes causing Sprinkles' and Crumbs' demise.

8/17/26 - 8/22/26: Cannoli Cookie

8/17/26 - 8/22/26: Chocolate Tiramisu Cake

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8/17/26 - 8/22/26: Swedish Candy Cookie ft. BUBS

Ziggi's Coffee

4.2

(135 reviews)

2.0 mi

This is no FAKERY , actually creative coffee BAGELRY. Had to try the EVERYTHING bagel cold foam…read morelatte. I mean where did this idea come from- Philly cream cheese cold foam, Vanilla based coffee and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning. Bagel plus coffee equals BAGELLATTE!!Well unfortunately there was no seasoning for the latte!! I wanted the full everything bagel latte experience, aww too bad. Hopefully other coffee shops will come out with this new creative flavor!! I asked for additional vanilla flavor which i really enjoyed since the sprinkle of seasoning was missing.

I always used to go to dutch bros for my energy boba love but i declare ziggis my new favorite. The…read moreonly only complain i have is thag when i pay for boba they give me like six embarrassing little bobas which makes me sad because the combination is what drives me wild (in a good way) and makes this my favorite place. But man i love how the next day its still a little bubbly (the energy drink) lol its my go to place

This is another pix of the Egg and cheese burrito

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Outside

Le Pain Du Jour

I got here early and ordered 2 ham & cheese croissants and chocolate croissant , service was fast,…read moreonly one customer was ahead of me! Both croissants were good!

I found this place because of this app TooGoodToGo. My pick up was Sunday and app said it opens at…read more8am. Since I was not familiar to the place, I was early...only to see a sign on a sheet of paper that they will be open at 8:30 am that day. Not a biggie but due to an unfamiliar area for me, I just sat inside my care and waited. When the door opened, the smell of freshly baked bread was inviting. The shop though...well, maybe it's just too early in the day or not. I was the 3rd customer in line....1st lady maybe forgot to take her morning pills and was grumpy about not having her usual pastry available and was having this high pitched conversation with the store person for her wrong math calculation for her baked goods. The 2nd customer waited patiently and got his long list of order. Then when I heard the price total...yep! This bakery has pricey goods. My turn came and all I said was TooGoodToGo...their day old pastries that were sold for lesser price. Maybe waiting patiently paid off since the man gave me 2 bags containing 6 pastries (I only paid for a bag)! I heated one muffin when I got home...and they were good! Will I make the trip again....uhmm....maybe.