Meravalley Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Redondo Beach

This is a fantastic spot for someone who prefers what I would consider "classic" espresso based coffee. That is, you're searching for a place that roasts and serves coffee that leans into those warm, deep, rich cocoa and nutty flavors, and away from modern 3rd wave bright/acidic profiles.

The cortado I ordered had a nice balance of that classic coffee flavor, with just a hint of a dark cocoa coffee note in the finish.

The cappuccino my wife ordered came with a nicely poured swan; for those unaware, this is one of the more skill-intensive latte art designs, and I've yet to see another barista in the area even attempt one. Color me impressed.

The panini we ordered were quite good! Lightly crispy on the outside, tasty bread, and a good balance of egg+salmon, pairing nicely with the coffee.

It's rare to find a coffee shop that serves both excellent coffee PLUS good food. The inside decor is a bit spartan, but I'll take good food and drink over a nice view 99 times out of 100.

Highly recommend dropping by if you have the time to sit...

I was excited a new Cafe had opened that appeared to make authentic Aussie style Cappuccinos, Lattes and Flat Whites.

I was severely disappointed. The tables at the Cafe were dirty, the music playing was extremely loud and sounded like "on hold" music and the service was terrible. I waited 15 minutes to order a coffee whilst the owner was fluffing around out the back and did not apologise for the wait. When I ordered my coffee it was another 10 minutes before she began to make it. The first photo is what came out - I asked to re make it as per the photographs advertised. Apparently it is impossible to make a cappuccino with non fat milk so I elected to try the whole milk. Another 10 minutes passed by and the second attempt was a much better coffee.

The cafe is advertised as a New Zealand Cafe - the owner was Asian and English appeared to be her second language.

I will not be returning...

I wouldn’t recommend this place. There really isn’t any place to sit and even though we wanted to eat there, we received their order packed up to go. The coffee was fine, but the food was less than OK. We literally didn’t eat it and since they just threw it away. All of the bagels areeverything and the ham and cheese had grilled onions. If you’re gonna put grilled onions on the sandwich, put it on your menu. If the bagel is going to be an everything bagel and that’s all you’ve got put it on the menu menu or at least say something. Everything and the ham and cheese had grilled onions. If you’re going to put grilled onions on the sandwich, put it on your menu. If the bagel is going to be an everything bagel and that’s all you’ve got put it on the menu or at least say something. You should ask people if they’re getting something for her to go. They shouldn’t have...