Renowned Japanese bakery and cafe brand Bread, Espresso & will debut its first U.S. location in Redondo Beach, California later this month. Known for its traditional Japanese baking techniques and modern flavors, the brand’s signature mou bread, perfect for both entertaining and everyday indulgence, takes center stage alongside an array of freshly baked goods and cafe dishes. At the helm of the new U.S. location is Executive Chef Sakurai Tadatsugu, who has relocated from Japan to lead the kitchen bringing along 16 years of experience crafting the brand’s renowned
menu items, including Japan’s most famous french toast. Under his leadership, the bakery embraces local flavors while staying true to the precision and technique that define Bread, Espresso &. Founded in 2009 in Omotesando, Tokyo, Japan, Bread, Espresso & has become widely acclaimed for its authentic quality and better-for-you bakery items. The chef’s invention of the iconic “mou” bread, meaning “soft” in French, became synonymous with the brand. With 37 locations across Japan, Bread, Espresso & brings its celebrated menu to this sunny Redondo Beach cafe atop PCH, blending Japanese craftsmanship with a laid-back coastal California ease.
Menu highlights include the signature “mou” bread, a distinct cube-shaped loaf known for its buttery flavor profile, pillowy inside, and crisp exterior for a delightful contrast of textures. There are also variations to the mou like chocolate, cranberry and walnut, and matcha whip. Another crowd favorite is the mou French toast, served fresh from the oven in a mini cast iron skillet, perfectly crispy on the outside, with a soft, velvety inside. For those craving savory options, the selection features items like the mou soup bowl with lobster bisque or clam chowder, croque monsieur, croque madame, and mou sausage. Popular sandwich varieties include ginger pork, honey ham potato salad, and Tandoori chicken as well as paninis such as prosciutto mozzarella, smoked salmon cream cheese, turkey ham kinpira, and tomato basil mozzarella. Complementing these offerings is a full coffee bar featuring Caffe Luxxe beans, an assortment of high-quality tea, and specialty mocktails.
“Our menu brings together classic favorites and new creations that reflect both our Japanese roots and the local flavors of California,” said Sakurai Tadatsugu, Executive Chef of Bread, Espresso &. “We’ve enjoyed getting to know our neighbors and exploring the farmers market, and are eager to offer the community a taste of our unique Japanese bakery and cafe experience.”
