Yellow Vase is a charming vintage-style cafe and ice cream shop. Both the indoor space and the outdoor terrace feel cozy. They don’t have a huge menu, but there’s enough variety, and everything tastes good. Portions are generous, and their coffee is solid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tiffany Tesfamichael (Dr. T)
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ca W
The food was not hot, had no flavor. Roasted potatoes were very under cooked and greasy. The french bread (i hate to call it that because it was horrible) it appeared to be a part baked store bought loaf that was sliced and not baked, it was white almost like rice. The bread was also cold. The only thing on the plate that was good was the Luke warm chicken sausage that had good flavor. The eggs had no flavor, salsa was maybe Pace. The salad was fine but definitely not good, the greens need to be washed better. My boyfriend had the mexican omelet and he said it was without any flavor, his bread had a little color, but was still cold. Same potatoes, gross. The ice tea was fine, but not worth the price as the size was small, inspire of being a large. My boyfriend didn't go back for the coffee refill, for the size large which included one refill. I dont know how this place has the reviews it has. Overall the food was like warm at best, under seasoned, under cooked and overpriced. But it is always a cute little place to sit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Vicky Terra
Everything was good, fresh, and served with a smile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Gina Bullock
Love the restaurant, pastries and atmosphere. Perfect location to eat outdoors. The decor and plants all over madr this place warm and cozy. 😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ronnie S.
Bad experience with online order abd they weren't apologetic. I felt they were under staffed. Very bumbed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Miranda Zhang
The avocado toast was a surprise pleasure! Unique choice of bread and it was so good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Akemi Abril
Beautiful floral arrangements! Highly recommend them !
Rick Barraza
After skipping breakfast, I stumbled upon Yellow Vase in the late afternoon—and I’m glad I did. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff was friendly and offered great suggestions based on what I was craving (props to them!). I ordered the French toast combo with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and coffee—lunch of champions. I left full and smiling. FYI: their pastries looked incredible. I’ll definitely be back!
Muchas Gracias!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Jackson
Only disappointed in the lemon crepes. They were smooth but I guess I was hoping for more flavor, like a little filling added. But I'm their defense they weren't advertised as blintzes, but they sure were priced like it
Nice ambience. Service is slow like a coffee shop and don't care like fast food. But the sandwiches were good and the cupcakes were great. So sometimes it was worth it. Just found out they stopped selling cupcakes. I will not be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eric Sanne
Along the ”Riviera,” way - Santa Catalina - home to restaurants and boutiques in Redondo Beach, you will find this cute spot. Good indoor/outdoor options, cozy and a good breakfast spot. Up the block, Martha’s is a great choice too, a little more upscale.
I ordered the caramelized apple French toast, along with the side of eggs and potatoes, and all was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SérGio Silva
A Fresh Start at Yellow Vase in Riviera Village
We started our New Year’s Day with high hopes, heading to a casual fine dining spot right here in Riviera Village to kick off 2025. But things didn’t go as planned. Despite the place being completely empty, no one even acknowledged us. Frustrated and starving, I decided to look up other options while seated there, hoping for a better vibe. That’s when I saw Yellow Vase, just a few steps away from where we were sitting.
The moment we walked over, everything changed. The village itself is so quaint and charming, with boutique shops, cobblestone-like paths, and a peaceful, beach-town energy. Yellow Vase fit right in, with its bright yellow accents and cheerful decor inviting us in. It felt like the universe’s way of saying, “This is where you were meant to be.”
The staff greeted us warmly the second we walked in, a refreshing change from earlier. They were attentive without hovering, making us feel right at home. We settled into the cozy space, surrounded by soft music and the gentle buzz of happy conversations from other tables. It was exactly the vibe we had wanted to start our new year.
The food? Absolutely amazing. I had the BLT with a side of rosemary potatoes, which were perfectly crispy and seasoned just right. The bacon? Phenomenal—crispy, flavorful, and just indulgent enough to make the dish unforgettable. My wife ordered the avocado toast, but she made it her own by adding an egg and bacon, turning it into a sandwich. It came with a fresh side salad that balanced the richness perfectly. She loved every bite and couldn’t stop raving about how good it was.
And then there’s our son—always the toughest food critic in the family. He ate his entire meal, which is a rare victory in itself. Seeing him so happy and content made the experience even better.
That said, while Yellow Vase is incredibly charming, I couldn’t help but notice a few details as we sat and enjoyed our meal. The beauty of the space is slightly overshadowed by wear and tear—most noticeably, the rotten wood under the cabinets. It’s the kind of thing that catches your eye and sticks in your mind. A little maintenance would go a long way in keeping the focus on the charm of the space rather than the imperfections.
Even with that, Yellow Vase turned what could have been a disappointing morning into the perfect New Year’s Day. Nestled right in the heart of Riviera Village, it was the fresh start we didn’t know we needed. Great food, a warm atmosphere, and a cozy, cheerful vibe—it had everything we were hoping for.
Here’s to unexpected surprises and finding hidden gems when you least expect them. Thank you, Yellow Vase, for starting our 2025 on the perfect note. We’ll definitely be back! 🥘 ❤️🫶
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al g
Cozy and nice place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cliff Trombley
This is a must place to stop for breakfast or lunch.
Yellow Vase is a charming vintage-style cafe and ice cream shop. Both the indoor space and the outdoor terrace feel cozy. They don’t have a huge menu, but there’s enough variety, and everything tastes good. Portions are generous, and their coffee is solid.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was not hot, had no flavor. Roasted potatoes were very under cooked and greasy. The french bread (i hate to call it that because it was horrible) it appeared to be a part baked store bought loaf that was sliced and not baked, it was white almost like rice. The bread was also cold. The only thing on the plate that was good was the Luke warm chicken sausage that had good flavor. The eggs had no flavor, salsa was maybe Pace. The salad was fine but definitely not good, the greens need to be washed better.
My boyfriend had the mexican omelet and he said it was without any flavor, his bread had a little color, but was still cold. Same potatoes, gross.
The ice tea was fine, but not worth the price as the size was small, inspire of being a large. My boyfriend didn't go back for the coffee refill, for the size large which included one refill.
I dont know how this place has the reviews it has. Overall the food was like warm at best, under seasoned, under cooked and overpriced. But it is always a cute little place to sit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
Everything was good, fresh, and served with a smile.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Love the restaurant, pastries and atmosphere. Perfect location to eat outdoors. The decor and plants all over madr this place warm and cozy. 😍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bad experience with online order abd they weren't apologetic. I felt they were under staffed. Very bumbed.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
The avocado toast was a surprise pleasure! Unique choice of bread and it was so good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Beautiful floral arrangements! Highly recommend them !
After skipping breakfast, I stumbled upon Yellow Vase in the late afternoon—and I’m glad I did. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff was friendly and offered great suggestions based on what I was craving (props to them!). I ordered the French toast combo with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and coffee—lunch of champions. I left full and smiling.
FYI: their pastries looked incredible. I’ll definitely be back!
Muchas Gracias!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Only disappointed in the lemon crepes. They were smooth but I guess I was hoping for more flavor, like a little filling added. But I'm their defense they weren't advertised as blintzes, but they sure were priced like it
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice ambience. Service is slow like a coffee shop and don't care like fast food. But the sandwiches were good and the cupcakes were great. So sometimes it was worth it. Just found out they stopped selling cupcakes. I will not be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Along the ”Riviera,” way - Santa Catalina - home to restaurants and boutiques in Redondo Beach, you will find this cute spot. Good indoor/outdoor options, cozy and a good breakfast spot. Up the block, Martha’s is a great choice too, a little more upscale.
I ordered the caramelized apple French toast, along with the side of eggs and potatoes, and all was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Fresh Start at Yellow Vase in Riviera Village
We started our New Year’s Day with high hopes, heading to a casual fine dining spot right here in Riviera Village to kick off 2025. But things didn’t go as planned. Despite the place being completely empty, no one even acknowledged us. Frustrated and starving, I decided to look up other options while seated there, hoping for a better vibe. That’s when I saw Yellow Vase, just a few steps away from where we were sitting.
The moment we walked over, everything changed. The village itself is so quaint and charming, with boutique shops, cobblestone-like paths, and a peaceful, beach-town energy. Yellow Vase fit right in, with its bright yellow accents and cheerful decor inviting us in. It felt like the universe’s way of saying, “This is where you were meant to be.”
The staff greeted us warmly the second we walked in, a refreshing change from earlier. They were attentive without hovering, making us feel right at home. We settled into the cozy space, surrounded by soft music and the gentle buzz of happy conversations from other tables. It was exactly the vibe we had wanted to start our new year.
The food? Absolutely amazing. I had the BLT with a side of rosemary potatoes, which were perfectly crispy and seasoned just right. The bacon? Phenomenal—crispy, flavorful, and just indulgent enough to make the dish unforgettable. My wife ordered the avocado toast, but she made it her own by adding an egg and bacon, turning it into a sandwich. It came with a fresh side salad that balanced the richness perfectly. She loved every bite and couldn’t stop raving about how good it was.
And then there’s our son—always the toughest food critic in the family. He ate his entire meal, which is a rare victory in itself. Seeing him so happy and content made the experience even better.
That said, while Yellow Vase is incredibly charming, I couldn’t help but notice a few details as we sat and enjoyed our meal. The beauty of the space is slightly overshadowed by wear and tear—most noticeably, the rotten wood under the cabinets. It’s the kind of thing that catches your eye and sticks in your mind. A little maintenance would go a long way in keeping the focus on the charm of the space rather than the imperfections.
Even with that, Yellow Vase turned what could have been a disappointing morning into the perfect New Year’s Day. Nestled right in the heart of Riviera Village, it was the fresh start we didn’t know we needed. Great food, a warm atmosphere, and a cozy, cheerful vibe—it had everything we were hoping for.
Here’s to unexpected surprises and finding hidden gems when you least expect them. Thank you, Yellow Vase, for starting our 2025 on the perfect note. We’ll definitely be back! 🥘 ❤️🫶
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy and nice place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a must place to stop for breakfast or lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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