Bread, Espresso &

This is a most wonderful Japanese bakery, with fusion of tastes that will make you want to come back again and again. The staff is friendly and professional, and you can either stay and have a nice cup of hot coffee and some bakery items, or take home - be ready, you will want to take home a lot! Delicious overall, and worth making a stop!

Please don't let the negative reviews drive you away from this place. I went in around 11:30a.m and they still had plenty of food. The staff are kind and willing to answer any questions, the coffee is divine! The pastries are amazing! I will definitely be back.

I’ve heard about this place for a while and finally came for breakfast. The lobster bisque is a perfect match with the salad, and I would want to all the dine-in menu when I come back again. I got 5-6 mous instead to take home (curry, chocolate, macha red bean, honey) which are nice portion for snacks or a easy breakfast. Surprisingly instead of the mou I am more impressed with the salmon sandwich and French toast and hojicha bun, they all taste wonderful as take our options.

[Atmosphere] The staff were all very friendly, cheerful, and efficient, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. I love the Omotesando location, but the Torrance store felt more spacious and comfortable to spend time in. [Taste] We shared the “French Toast Plate”, but I think one plate per person would be just the right portion. My partner absolutely loved the sausage on top of the toast. I personally enjoyed the crispy bacon underneath as well. The French toast itself was crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside, with a perfect level of sweetness—absolutely delicious! The dish also came with a salad and granola with yogurt, making it a well-balanced meal. [Crowd Level] We visited around 1:30PM on a Saturday. About 80% of the tables were occupied, but only one group was waiting in line, so we were able to order from the full selection of toast menus without any issues. [Takeout] There were about five toasts available for takeout. Unfortunately, the other baked goods sold out right in front of us. It seems that they bake fresh toast at 9 AM and 1 PM, so next time, I’ll try to visit at the right time to get what I want!

You guys, I’ve been dying to share, probably my best find of 2025. This is Bread, Espresso, &, a brand new Japanese-style bakery cafe in Redondo Beach. I had heard they were slammed when they just opened a few months ago and were selling out of everything in the first hour, but so glad I waited until the lines died down. They’re most known for their mou bread, which is a buttery toast shaped like a cube that is so pillowy on the inside, and crisp on the outside, and they really can make it into anything. A clam chowder toast box, this skillet French toast that was almost like creme brulee and was so jiggly, even one bursting with curry inside. Next time you drive down PCH, make sure to stop by this unique bakery! Thanks for reading! ^-^

Lately, it feels like all the famous Japanese eateries are popping up in LA, and I’m loving it. We’re getting some seriously good eats from Japan right here in California. Bread, Espresso & is one of those spots—a well-known bakery straight from Japan famous for their fluffy, soft milk breads called “Mou” (which means soft in French, apparently). I’ve tried visiting this place a bunch of times before, but every time I got there, they were either closed or sold out of bread super early. Today, I finally made it in time and got some of the last Mou breads they had left—a regular one and a red bean version. These breads live up to the hype. They’re incredibly soft, almost like biting into a cloud. I decided to toast them just a little at home, and wow, that took it to another level—crisp on the outside, still tender inside, with this subtle sweetness that’s just perfect. The red bean one had this nice, earthy filling that paired so well with the bread’s texture. No wonder people flock here! The staff were really friendly too, which made the whole experience even better. Parking’s mostly street-side, so you might have to hunt a bit, but it’s worth it. If you’re into soft, delicious bread, this place is a must-try.

Popular bakery chain from Tokyo. Los Angeles location is one of my favorites and highly underrated. The french toast was delicious. Restaurant had a good vibe. And the staff were all friendly. Would definitely recommend checking out!

Beautifully presented delicious food. Staff is very friendly! Thursday at 1130. No line but to be expected shelf items almost sold out. But still good selection of made to order Mou. I ordered Mou clam chowder & a medium iced Matcha = $33!!! Definitely not a cheap place. The place is small for sit down. Especially the people are similar to Starbucks customers that order one coffee and sit there all day with their laptops. Except here it’s moms with their strollers, kids on their iPads and ladies that have their purses on the empty table next to them so they don’t share the space. Been here, done that, I don’t have to come back.

First to review! This place is great. They have everything from full loaves of bread to espresso. Highly recommend!