Redondo Beach's Best Donuts

Redondo Beach runs on salt air, cold brew, and the quiet desperation of choosing between a glazed twist and a cinnamon roll. Sure, you could stick to the boardwalk staples, but the real grid runs inland, where Moon Donut serves warm raised glories at 10 p.

m. and Tommy and Atticus stacks banh mi next to its unreal cinnamon rolls.

You'll find everything from Tower 12's pier-side hummus to Woof Gang Bakery grooming your nervous terrier like a tiny, furry celebrity. We ate, we waited in lines, we judged the gnocchi.

All you have to do is pick a direction.

MOON DONUT

Highlights
Fresh donuts late at night
Great lunch options too
Custom birthday donut service
Friendly, accurate service
Easy parking, clean shop

Moon Donut is your late-night miracle. You roll in at 10 p.m. and they hand you a fresh raised glazed, still warm. That alone earns loyalty. But they also do lunch well, and their custom birthday donut service turns a simple craving into an event. Service is friendly and accurate. Parking is easy, and the shop is spotless. You'll leave happy. You'll come back. It's the kind of place you don't gatekeep.

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Tommy and Atticus

Highlights
Cinnamon rolls are unreal
Best banh mi ever
Bagels and bagel sandwiches
Vietnamese coffee perfectly sweet
Fast-moving line worth it

Tommy and Atticus is a line worth waiting in. The cinnamon rolls are unreal, soft and gooey with just the right amount of icing. But don't sleep on the banh mi. It's the best you'll ever have, clearly. The bagels and bagel sandwiches hold their own too. Pair it with Vietnamese coffee, perfectly sweet, and you've got a meal. The line moves fast, so don't turn away. You'll be glad you stayed.

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Lucky 7 Coffee

Highlights
Excellent coffee, friendly service
Welcoming, safe, inspiring space
Woman-owned with superb drinks
Bright, home-like local ambiance
Worth returning for locals

Lucky 7 Coffee feels like a friend's living room, if your friend made superb drinks. The coffee is excellent, and the service is friendly. It's woman-owned, and you can feel the care in every cup. The space is bright and welcoming, safe and inspiring. You'll find locals here, and you'll understand why. It's the kind of place you return to without thinking. A quiet gem in the neighborhood, no fuss, just good.

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Bread, Espresso &

Highlights
Croque Monsieur with great flavour
Surprise Bag is incredible deal
Japanese curry meat inside
Solid red bean brioche
Cold items disappointed once

Bread, Espresso & is a mixed bag, mostly good. The Croque Monsieur has great flavour, rich and comforting. The Surprise Bag is an incredible deal, especially when it's got the Japanese curry meat inside. The red bean brioche is solid, soft and sweet. But cold items have disappointed me once, so stick to the warm stuff. You'll leave full and happy if you know what to order. I'll be back for the curry.

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The Baked Bear

Highlights
Warm cookies, cold ice cream
Customizable sandwich choices
Speedy, friendly service
Fair prices, big scoops
Small but charming spot

The Baked Bear is a small spot with big scoops. You pick your cookies, warm and chewy, then add cold ice cream. The custom sandwich options are endless. Service is speedy and friendly, never rushed. Prices are fair, and the scoops are generous. It's charming, a little cramped, but that's part of the charm. You'll build your perfect treat. Then you'll do it again next week. It's that simple.

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Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming South Redondo

Highlights
Fast, friendly, expert grooming
Handmade treats in stock
Staff earns your trust
Clean shop, gentle care
Top choice for nervous pups

Woof Gang Bakery handles nervous pups with care. The staff is fast, friendly, and clearly expert. They groom gently, earning your trust and your dog's too. The shop is clean, and the handmade treats are everywhere, a nice bonus. My anxious terrier actually relaxed here. That's saying something. If you have a skittish dog, this is the place. You'll leave with a shiny pup and a happy heart.

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Taishi Hainan Chicken

Highlights
Original and fried chicken amazing
Open late, food quick
Generous portions, reasonable prices

Taishi Hainan Chicken is a late-night gift. The original chicken is tender and juicy, and the fried version adds a crisp crunch. Both are amazing. Service is quick, even when it's busy. Portions are generous, and prices are reasonable. You'll get a lot for your money. It's a no-frills spot that delivers every time. I've gone back twice this month. You should too.

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Manhattan Bread & Bagel

Highlights
Bagels with egg and cheese
Helpful staff saves you money
Quick morning service before rush
Indoor and patio seating
Chicken salad lunch plate

Manhattan Bread & Bagel gets you through the morning. The bagels with egg and cheese are classic, done right. The staff is helpful; they've saved me money more than once. Service is quick before the rush, so you're in and out. There's indoor seating and a patio, so you can relax. The chicken salad lunch plate is a solid afternoon move. You'll feel taken care of. That's rare these days.

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Offset Coffee Roasters

Highlights
Aroma pulls you in
Great coffee, great staff
Quick pier walk away
Dog-friendly outdoor seating
Worth the slow line

Offset Coffee Roasters pulls you in with the aroma. You smell it from the sidewalk, and you follow. The coffee is great, and the staff is better. It's a quick pier walk away, so you can grab a cup and watch the waves. They have dog-friendly outdoor seating, which is a plus. The line can be slow, but it's worth it. You'll sip and think about nothing. Perfect.

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Jus' Poke

Highlights
Fresh, soft, clean tuna
Large, filling servings
Traditional Hawaiian-style flavor
Great combined bite pairings

Jus' Poke keeps it simple and fresh. The tuna is soft, clean, and clearly high quality. Portions are large, filling enough for a meal. The flavor is traditional Hawaiian-style, not overdone. You can mix and match for great combined bites. It's a small place, but it packs a punch. You'll leave satisfied and maybe a little sleepy. That's a good sign.

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Tower 12

Highlights
Surprisingly delicious food and drinks
Best hummus you will try
Great ocean-view balcony seating
Perfect spot for sports games
Worth a return visit

Tower 12 surprises you. You come for the view, and you stay for the food. The hummus is the best you'll try, creamy and bright. The drinks are surprisingly good too, not just an afterthought. Grab a balcony seat and watch the ocean while you eat. It's also a solid spot for sports games, with screens that never distract from the waves. You'll plan a return visit before you finish your plate. No joke.

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Love & Salt

Highlights
Impeccable service from start
Chef-crafted, precise pizza crust
Pillowy-soft mushroom gnocchi
Warm, buzzing, sultry ambiance
Memorable tiramisu finale

Love & Salt nails the whole evening. Service is impeccable from the moment you walk in. The pizza crust is chef-crafted, precise, with a char that's just right. But the mushroom gnocchi is the star, pillowy-soft and rich. The room buzzes with warmth, sultry in the best way. You end with tiramisu, and it's memorable, not too sweet, just right. You'll want to linger. You'll want to come back. It's that good.

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