Ugo Cafe Redondo Beach
1731 S Catalina Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA
Crema's Take
“Ugo Café brings a slice of Italian charm to Redondo Beach with house-made gelato that rivals what you'd find in Rome itself, paired with skillfully crafted espresso drinks that locals keep coming back for. The cozy, welcoming atmosphere makes it perfect for lingering over a pastry and cold brew, though consistency with both portions and staff warmth seems to be a work in progress. If you're willing to invest in quality ingredients and a genuine escape from the typical coffee shop experience, their fresh gelato and specialty drinks are absolutely worth the visit.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Review – February 25th, 2026 (around 5:30 PM) This was my third time visiting Ugo Café, and unfortunately, once again I did not feel welcomed by the staff. I stopped by this Wednesday around 5:30 PM to have a dessert. The place itself is pleasant and beautifully decorated, and…
Their coffee is really good!! I got an iced vanilla latte + a Nutella gelato. Both were great. Nice addition to redondo beach!
My new favorite bakery! The gelato tasted so fresh and amazing, highly recommend the cheesecake flavor, gelato made fresh in store. It was a little pricey but the quality, service and ambiance here made me want to come back again and again! Love it SO much
One of the best gelatos in so Cal and this is coming from someone who was just in Rome this summer. The ambiance of the cafe is charming as well and the staff is very friendly. Don't listen to those who posted negative reviews and try it for yourself
The gelato is excellent. But it was disappointing that the servings were so poorly distributed. It isn’t cheap and I’m happy to pay for quality, but we got 3 small ice creams and mine wasn’t even half full. Maybe three bites altogether. One of them was appropriate and one was a…
Crema Reviews
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