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!

Sweet Wheat is a family-owned French artisan bakery in Redondo Beach and they have a secondary…read morelocation in Downtown Culver City. [Parking]: The bakery has a small private parking lot and I had no issue finding an available spot on a weekday. [Atmosphere]: The bakery has both indoor and outdoor tables. [Menu]: The #1 baked good to order here is the Almond Croissant, but they ran out of the regular almond croissant at 12:45 PM on Sunday during my first visit. I was pretty determined to get it so I came back the next day at 10 AM and was able to get one. They also offer mini versions of select croissants, quiche, sandwiches, salads, coffee, tea, etc. *** Quiche Lorraine (Madrange Parisian Ham, Emmental Swiss Cheese, Cage Free Organic Eggs Filling, and Chives - $10.95): The employee kindly warmed it up for me and it was the last one on Sunday afternoon. It had an amazing melt-in-your-mouth texture. Mini Almond Chocolate Croissant (Laminated Puff Pastry, French Isigny Butter, Almond Cream, Chocolate & Sliced Almond - $4.45): It was cold so didn't have a soft texture. The chocolate was a bit overpowering. Blueberry Madeleine (French Traditional Flour, French Isigny Butter, Blueberry Jam & Cake Free Organic Eggs - $4.25): A solid pastry. Mini Almond Croissant (Laminated Puff Pastry, French Isigny Butter, Almond Cream & Sliced Almond - $3.95): I liked it better than the almond chocolate croissant because it had molasses instead of chocolate (the molasses tasted less overpowering). *** I highly recommend Quiche Lorraine and Almond Croissant, but I have to admit these baked goods aren't exactly affordable. P.S. - The bakery has a rewards program ($5 off birthday reward).

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

In the food court area of Mistuwa is this matcha place. They serve matcha drinks and matcha soft…read moreserve desserts. I had the matcha soft serve which reminded me a lot of the matcha in Japan; authentic.

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.

The bingsoo my friend and I shared from here was delicious!…read more We shared the Blueberry Yogurt and Hojicha Bingsoos at the single serve size and both of them were great. The Blueberry Yogurt one really tasted like eating a cup of blueberry yogurt. The dollop of yogurt was nice and the blueberries were plump and fresh. The Hojicha one also had great flavor. I liked the nutiness of it. The cereal, dalgona, and red bean also added good flavors and textures. I like how the flavorings were embedded in layers throughout the bingsoo. The ice itself was okay though. It could've been softer and smoother, but still good nonetheless. The flavors and toppings really carried the bingsoos. I'd recommend both flavors. The cafe interior is super cute too. Love the design. I saw some people with laptops, so this could be a potential work/study spot? There's also lots of free parking underground.

Tried a few desserts at Noon Korean Bingsoo House with friends and everything was delicious! We had…read morethe green grape shave ice, blueberry yogurt, cinnamon toast, and banana pudding. All of them were great, but the green grape was definitely my favorite So refreshing, not artificial tasting at all, and the sweetness was perfect. You can really taste how fresh the flavors are. Definitely coming back! service was great too... we had to wait a bit to find seats but it was all worth

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.

They were closed during posted business hours. We would…read morelove to try sometime, just not sure when they'll be open. Even looked to see if there was a note on the door saying "sorry, emergency" but nothing.

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!

Moom Maam is so unexpectedly good it's hard to describe! When I first saw it opened in Torrance at…read morethe mall I was so excited, I love gelato & never tried thai gelato and this place exceeded my expectations! The portions are huge which is really nice so you feel like you get your moneys worth. The flavors are all super unique and really good I'm sure there is something for everyone. I love the thai tea of course, they have the best thai tea gelato I've had. The Matcha is really good too, very rich and strong matcha taste which I like. The Tofu & Kuronitsu is such a different but amazing flavor that I never had before but I'm obsessed! It tastes so good and creamy, full of flavor and just overall some of the best Gelato in the South Bay. So lucky to have a location so close to home. Before I forget the coconut rice waffle is the best thing ever!!! It honestly ruined regular waffle cones for me because now I always compare it to the Moom Maam cone. I always order the Special and it always has a little sticky rice at the bottom of the waffle cone which always soaks up the ice cream and it's the perfect little surprise at the bottom of the bowl. Moom Maam is always coming out with new flavors so it's always exciting to go and try something new. The menu is so huge too, I want to try their floats sometime because they sound amazing. Basically I can't rave enough about my new favorite gelato place in the south bay! It deserves so much more love please go check it out asap!

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.

I usually think of it only as a breakfast spot. Got the croque Monsieur and it was outstanding!…read more The server was awesome and allowed me to substitute in their French onion soup Riviera village is awesome. Sit out in a sunny day and watch the exotic sports cars drive by