Bread, Espresso & Opens its First U.S. Location in the South Bay

A Taste of Japan in Redondo Beach

Japanese-born bakery and cafe Bread, Espresso & has crossed the ocean to open its first U.S. location in Redondo Beach.

A Brief History

Founded in 2009 in Tokyo, the bakery has 37 locations across Japan and is known for inventing its mou bread, a distinct cube-shaped loaf with a buttery flavor profile, soft interior, and a crisp exterior.

The First American Outpost

The first American outpost for the bakery opened January 30 in a 2,000-square-foot space at 1212 South Pacific Coast Highway.

The bakery’s Executive Chef Sakurai Tadatsugu, who invented the mou bread, made the trip over from Japan and is relocating to the area to run the kitchen.

The Menu

Besides its famous bread, the cafe will offer the mou French toast, served in a mini cast-iron skillet, and savory options like the mou soup bowl with lobster bisque, clam chowder, and sandwich options that include the ginger pork, honey ham potato salad, and Tandoori chicken.

There are also paninis such as the prosciutto mozzarella, smoked salmon cream cheese, turkey ham kinpira, and tomato basil mozzarella. Besides food, the menu includes a full coffee bar featuring Caffe Luxxe beans, teas, and mocktails.

Location and Hours

Bread, Espresso & is located at 1212 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. The cafe is open daily from 7 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. It’s closed on Mondays.

For more information, go to breadespressoand.toast.site

Conclusion

Bread, Espresso & brings a taste of Japan to the South Bay, offering a unique dining experience that combines delicious bread, savory options, and a full coffee bar. Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a new spot to grab a bite, Bread, Espresso & is definitely worth a visit.

FAQs

Q: What is the bakery’s most famous bread?
A: The bakery’s most famous bread is the mou bread, a distinct cube-shaped loaf with a buttery flavor profile, soft interior, and a crisp exterior.

Q: What are some of the savory options available?
A: Some of the savory options available include the mou soup bowl with lobster bisque, clam chowder, and sandwich options that include the ginger pork, honey ham potato salad, and Tandoori chicken.

Q: Is the cafe open on Mondays?
A: No, the cafe is closed on Mondays.

Q: Can I find more information about the cafe?
A: Yes, you can find more information about the cafe on its website, breadespressoand.toast.site.