February 2025 Rundown

January is over. Let’s make the most of the shortest month…

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Perhaps one of the most enthusiastic openings of any casual local eatery recently is the stateside debut of Japanese breadmaker Bread, Espresso & (Redondo Beach).

The pre-opening queue was over 50+ deep for this 32-seat store by 7AM on Saturday!

Their signature “mou” bread is as advertised: Soft, and great with both sweet and savory accompaniments. I consider them “soft open” mode only at this time, as they seem unprepared for their sudden surge of success. Undoubtedly, the food they did manage to put out was really delicious, but many of the items on the menu - both food and drinks (including any other beverages other than coffee and iced tea) - were unavailable. This is a place I’d certainly come back to try again, but just in a few more weeks…

Bread, Espresso &
1212 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 100
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
424.506.5060

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Great report look at that line!!!

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Oliboli is still great. Had the maple and bumbleberry this weekend. A hot fresh donut from Oliboli is hard to beat. Can’t wait until Harry’s Berries are back. The Meyer lemon is always great too.

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I hit that up on my way down south last week. Fresh oliebollen made an early-morning drive way easier. I even prefer them to the donuts!

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They’ve a Pierre Hermé-inspired special for the month of February. Isapahan…raspberry, lychee and rose.

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My friends son inhaled the lychee rose donut. I wanted a bite but I also like having fingers. He said it was great.

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