Racer Tea Bar — Restaurant in Redondo Beach

Racer has quickly become my favorite spot in the South Bay, and is an absolute gem I’m so grateful to have found. I have always been a tea lover and never bother with ordering it when I’m out and about, because every coffee shop’s tea offerings never surpass a few tea bags haphazardly thrown into boiled water with steamed milk and no consideration for the unique steep time & temperature each different blend begs for.

This spot, on the other hand… the art of tea is truly alive and well here!! Chad clearly is a tea connoisseur who puts so much heart and time into every offering on the menu. Each tea latte is a seamless blend of perfectly frothed oat milk and the most fragrant, true-to-flavor tea, in the loveliest warm hug of a drink. From cold to hot, every drink I have tried here has been absolutely incredible. I started with The Rocker and have slowly been making my way through every drink on the menu!

The Punk is the best Thai tea I’ve ever had, and you won’t experience an fruity or fragrant tea flavor like you’ll find in the Rasta in any other spot. The Rocker is the most unique Earl Grey latte, and The Greaser explores sweet and nutty flavors without ever tasting even remotely artificial. The true essence of each tea is never concealed or masked by it’s additions. Aside from the magical tea, this spot truly offers a warm and friendly sense of community you don’t often see anymore and reminds me of why I love living in Redondo. You will always be greeted with warmth and good vibes here!

I could go on and on about this gem, if you haven’t checked this spot out yet you are truly...

August 2025 update: Today I met the owner Chad, who was very nice and gave us recommendations My friend ordered the CHERRY LIME RICKEY, a soda from the 1910s. Only a few of the staff know how to make this drink and fortunately Chad was here on this day to make one! One can only order this drink to drink at Racer Tea Bar, ( not to go). I ordered a Peach Rooibos ice tea which was slightly sweetened with honey. The Cherry Lime Rickey arrived in a chilled tall glass and beautifully presented ( see photos).i got a sip of this refreshing soda with a ZING! I really liked it. We also bought several of their "hand pies" to go for later. These pies are sweet, made with blueberries, lemon and cardamom. I waited to eat mine when I got home, and it was heavenly; not too sweet, and oh so tasty for dessert. These blueberry hand pies sell quickly and now I know why! Thank you Chad and the staff at Racer Tea Bar! You made our day! JULY 2025 Great cute cozy tea and food restaurant! We arrived near closing time, so we ordered quickly which was hard because their tea menu is extensive. The staff was very kind and patient and offered suggestions.

I ordered the "off the menu" item which is usually served cold, but since I was chilly from the ocean breeze, I had my Peach Emoji Rooibos drink/ hot. It was delicious! I looked at their food menu and their avocado toast looked delicious! The owner and staff are all very friendly.

The signage outside is not easily visible, as this tea cafe is next to a dental office and bicycle rental shop! I will definitely stop by here again next time I am in...

I had mixed feelings about my visit. I was expecting tea served in a teapot so I could adjust the strength myself, but instead I received a regular English breakfast tea in a mug. When I asked for lemon, I did receive a generous slice, which was a nice touch.

However, the main disappointment was the meal. The sourdough bread with avocado didn’t meet my expectations — the avocado mix had a lot of red onion and was quite spicy, which didn’t suit my taste. It didn’t really feel like guacamole. The sun-dried tomatoes were so tough I couldn’t chew them, which was unfortunate. Toasting the bread might have helped improve the texture and overall experience.

I understand everyone has different preferences, but in this case, the dish just wasn’t for me. I’ll probably try another place next time. P.S. I really love when owners take the time to read and respond to reviews — that means a lot! I'm sure you're amazing at making tea, it truly shows. As for the guacamole — it’s not just about skipping the onion. I actually love onion in guac, just felt like there was a bit too much this time. It tasted more like an onion dip. But hey, everyone’s got different tastes, and it’s great that some people enjoy...