"It's a charming little local spot. sitting on PCH, 5 minutes walking to the beach from its front door, Sleepy Seal hits on all the notes of a beach town coffee shop. Redondo itself doesn't really carry itself like a beach town like you'll find going south between LA and San Diego, but Sleepy Seal does. It's small, bright, warm, the staff are chill. It's a vibe. The seating is in the back and I could sit there for a fair bit studying or working. I wouldn't say its a hangout or coffee shop to talk in, but that's because there beach is right there. Why would you? I don't know if it was because of the day we went or what but the glass displays were all empty and made that portion feel a little barren. If they normally have baked goods or stuff in there awesome! We ordered the salted maple latte iced and an iced matcha. I'm not so much a fall flavor person so the seasonals weren't really that interesting to me, but I'll definitely come back to see what they have later on. The salted maple's coffee was great and the balance between the sweet and milk and coffee was what I look for. We sometimes forget, every coffee place is different, but sometimes matcha lattes come sweetened and sometimes they do not. This one was not. It was on the grainier side but got home and added some syrup and it perked right up! just need to remember to ask for that next time! Overall I'd recommend a visit. I'll be back when the seasons change to see what new things they have, to try their burritos, and to see the little seals they have around the place lol. Thanks!"

"Sleepy Seal is such a gem of a coffee shop – cozy, warm, and full of character. The space has an artistic touch that makes it feel unique and inviting, and the staff are genuinely friendly and welcoming. I tried the oat milk latte, and it was absolutely amazing – smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. A great spot to relax with good coffee and good vibes."

"I love everything about Sleepy Seal. I visit every time I am in town. Delicious drinks with a unique beach vibe. The staff is also super friendly. A+ place to get coffee in Redondo Beach I am such a fan I even bought a T-shirt."

"The Sleepy Seal was a cute little surprise! The coffee was great—even though the pastry selection was limited, the almond bites stood out, and the croissant, while simple, was still very tasty. I really appreciated that they had options for dietary restrictions. I usually avoid dairy, and they were able to accommodate that without any issue. They had about eight different flavor options to choose from. Overall, it’s a charming spot with very friendly staff. I’d definitely return!"

"I came in here while visiting home when they first opened. I am glad to see more options and a dialed in customer experience now that they've been around. The service is super fast and friendly. I usually just go drip and their drip coffee tastes great. This time I was stoked to see a couple of burritos on the menu, $6ish each or 2 for $11. The burritos are small but toasted to perfection and really tasty. The space is great for hanging out and enjoying or food or coffee but the beach also isn't a far walk either. This is quickly becoming my go-to coffee shop when I come back home."