Ambiance: it's the original U.S. location for The Boy & The Bear coffee roaster, and the…read moreestablishment is black color themed, they have plenty of seats indoor and outdoor, overall good vibes Service: very friendly staff, patient with questions and requests Drink: standard menu with seasonal special drinks Mocha Latte - **** creamy and tasty, recommend Chiroso Imperial - *** Pomegranate, Apricot, Jasmine, pour over, bold sour note Price: premium quality, and expect $9+ per drink on average

The Boy & The Bear is a popular local coffee shop in Redondo Beach (just across from Eat at Joe's)…read morewith local customers often bringing their kids or dogs. Oddly enough their logo reminds me of the logo from Boba Guys. The shop was originally rebranded from The Fika Company and this Redondo Beach location is the flagship store. The Boy & The Bear places a strong emphasis on store design and each location is named after a different color as this one is called the Black Store. Currently, they have multiple locations in Los Angeles (Redondo Beach, Culver City, Westchester, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, and Gardena) with new shops opening in South Pasadena (Summer 2026) and Little Italy in San Diego (Summer 2026). [Parking]: Metered parking on N Francisca Ave. Otherwise visitors will need to circle around for local street parking. [Atmosphere]: Spacious indoor seating (about five tables) and a bar table & 5-6 small outdoor bench tables and additional cozy outdoor seating. [Menu]: A straightforward coffee menu with only three syrup flavors: mocha, vanilla, and caramel. They also offer teas and various croissants. *** Vanilla latte (to-go & hot - $7.50): No latte art - just a simple hot vanilla latte. It was a solid latte with the right amount of sweetness. *** A nice coffee shop in the South Bay with a good first-date vibe and above-average drinks, but beware of the parking situation.

From the outside, this takeout coffee roaster looks like just a nondescript door in a nondescript…read moremini-mall, but step inside for warm welcoming vibes that will cheer up a gray morning. They make a decent cup of hot brewed coffee. I take my coffee black and it is a good accompaniment to their avocado toast. The avocado toast is delightfully fancy and filling, but last time it was too salty - I wonder if I can ask for "no salt" next time. I have previously enjoyed the scones from the pastry case - it's supplied daily by a bakery, so go early for those because sometimes they run out. There are some standard flavors/sources of coffee beans, but they also mix it up by featuring different ones. You can buy a bag of beans that they can grind for you according to the way you brew your coffee at home. Note that they don't have decaf beans if you want that. Plenty of parking but just a few stools to sit inside, I usually just order to go. They will answer all your questions and give you recommendations. Due to a couple of nits I would score 4.5 but rounding up to 5 for the positive experiences I've had over a few years.

Dynamite coffee choices, great energy and efficiency by Ivana and Mia today. Shop was busy, but…read morethey were knocking out the orders and being pleasant to each customer! Love the place, just wish it was bigger and had the space to offer more seating The pastry's are delicious as well

Wow that is some fresh coffee! I've been using Haya's medium roasts in my morning espresso routine…read morewhich has produced really tasty shots with great crema. I usually have at least two bags stocked at all times. I also really respect that Haya has kept the prices very reasonable given the economic climate and I really appreciate it. I hope to one day see a light roast. Keep up the great work! Bottom Line: I'm a regular!

The good: I discovered Haya Coffee at a farmer's market in…read moreRedondo Beach but ran into them again at Wilson Park's farmer's market. I had an espresso tonic that tasted great. I usually don't like these spritzer coffee drinks but the coffee base was really nice and smooth. I liked it so much that I came back and bought some grounds as a birthday gift for my brother! You can buy their grounds online as well. The prices are fair. The menu is simple and straight forward. The bad: They're only located in farmer's market. They should open a store front! The interesting: There was a sign that explained what Haya meant (sorry, forgot what it was), but at the time, my Japanese nanny said that Haya didn't mean that in Japanese.

I love coming to this location! The Boy and the Bear has…read moregreat coffee, but the Grey Store has my heart. Sahand brightens my day whenever I am here, and Ezra, no matter how busy, takes the time to say hello and really welcome you - something not many coffee shops can do as genuinely as Ezra and Sahand. Thank you both!

I'd really wanna give this spot a 3 start but don't wanna bring this place down. I haven written a…read morereview in a while but after coming here I needed to share my frustration with the shop. The place is so beautiful and it's such a vibe to just be there. I am amazed at how much detail went to the shop. The couches are nice and the staff is friendly. My problem is with the coffee. I was left wanting a different flavor than I expected. For context it was a Sunday morning so it might've been busy. But I ordered a flat white and it tasted like filtered water with a dash of coffee. There was absolutely no flavor and could barely taste the coffee. Maybe I don't know coffee well but I've been to tons of coffee shops in the west side and this is for sure one of the ones I was disappointed by. I'm willing to give the place a second chance but not sure.

I want to give an updated review on my favorite coffee shop in Torrance. The baristas here are very…read morefriendly. While the venue is small, they make use of the space by providing narrow seating, lthree outlets, a bathroom, and a shelf dedicated to coffee and merchandise. Since I go frequently, I want to first and foremost, recommend the avocado toast and the egg salad toast. Both are fresh and delicious. The only thing I would not recommend are the pastries. I find that they are either too sweet or sometimes they taste like baking soda. For the drinks: - lychee matcha serenade - this is part of their spring menu. I love the subtle taste of lychee. It's not overpowering, and the match is delicious as well. - lavender latte - they use clover Sonoma organic milk, which in my opinion is the best milk to make a latte. and the lavender is not overwhelmingly sweet. - strawberry matcha - I can't remember if they make this in the form of an einspanner - but the Matcha quality is very good and coupled with the strawberries makes it a sweet drink. - horchata latte - thus one is more on the sweeter side (this one ask for 1/2 sweet) overall, I really like going here and I'll probably be there again next week

The vanilla lattes here are amazing! However, their matchas not so much. I've tried their…read morestrawberry one and their Yuzu Lemon Curd Matcha and I didn't care for either of them. I'll just be sticking with the vanilla lattes because they are yummy, yum, YUM! Service is great. Parking is usually easy to find. I'm usually an iced latte girlie, but I have been enjoying hot vanilla lattes. They are so delicious every single time!

Dear Yelp Community,…read more First time visiting this venue. Very low-key from the front of the venue on the street, so a great ambiance of a surprise upon entering (wine wall, open and spacious, outdoor patio, near the Venice canals, and colorful buildings nearby). Friendly staff. I enjoyed my golden latte (with turmeric). Best wishes. Sincerely, Anna

3-1/2 stars…read more Charming coffee spot with a designated parking lot (a rarity in this part of town)! Coffee selection is solid, and I opted for the orange Dreamsicle cloud latte. The coffee base was decent, but I did not get any orange flavor at all. Not the best coffee I've had, but it did the trick for an afternoon pick-me-up.

Fantastic cafe with great service and workers who care about the quality of their product &…read moresatisfaction of customers. They very accommodating and willing to help new customers get the blend they are looking for. I've been to a few of the Boy and the Bear locations but the one on La Tijera is by far the best. This place is my go to cafe, and will continue to be.

Service was good and I love the seating. Very specifically the chairs at the tables lol…read more It's convenient and a decent regular coffee or cappuccino. Pastries are cool

Ube Latte is my fearless leader that inspires me in the morning…read more I drove out to Carson on a beautiful Sunday morning. I need to find better parking than the time limited store front area. There must be more parking somewhere, and when I find it, I will update my review. The service was very good in terms of speed. The coffee shop had a wonderful décor inside. What you may expect in a coffee shop; brown wood, lounge spots, study spots, bar spots; and this shop was pretty spacious. The Ube was refreshing, strong, sweet, smooth; so I will be back in the future for more. ***Please listen to the song I am parodying, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" by Starship.*** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wxyN3z9PL4&list=RD3wxyN3z9PL4&start_radio=1 While you are reading my song parody portion of my review below. Sassy hot or iced An island paradise And heaven is found In your beautiful brew I feel so close to you That flavor is so true The joy from my heart Is in this Yelp review I love your Ube And that's a fact You're my one ube queen And my love for you will la-a-ast Your grinding java Captures my heart Every time I taste it It's love a la carte And we can start the day together Make the mornings better You send me into the clouds You hypnotize me like no other My sweet coffee lover You send me into the You send me into the clou-ou-ouds Oh whoa oh oh Something that is so pure That refreshes anew Mahal kita bae You're too good to be true Flavor that is sublime You're the best of all time I'll work a whole day Just to spend one with you I love your Ube That purple glow You're my one ube queen With that sweet refreshing flow Your grinding java Captures my heart Every time I taste it It's love a la carte And we can start the day together Make the mornings better You send me into the clouds You hypnotize me like no other My sweet coffee lover You send me into the You send me into the Ooh ooh ooh I need your soothing brew Your java takes the le-e-ead And all that I want to do ooh ooh ooh ooh Is taste you forever, ever and everrrrr Hey!! And we can start the day together Make the mornings better You send me into the clouds You hypnotize me like no other My sweet coffee lover You send me into the You send me into the And we can start the day together Make the mornings better You send me into the clouds You hypnotize me like no other My sweet coffee lover You send me into the And we can start the day together Make the mornings better You send me into the clouds You hypnotize me like no other My sweet coffee lover You send me into the

Visited Teofilo Coffee Company while spending some time in Carson and overall it was an okay…read moreexperience. The café itself has a decent atmosphere, but it didn't really stand out to me compared to other coffee spots I've visited. I tried the Halo-Halo latte and the Bibingka latte. Both drinks were interesting and drinkable, but neither left a lasting impression. The flavors were unique and inspired by Filipino desserts, which I appreciated, but I found them more "good" than "great." I also ordered the Nutella Croissant, which was enjoyable but nothing particularly memorable. One thing that stood out was the pricing. The drinks and pastries felt a bit expensive for what they were, especially coming from Orange County where I feel like similar cafés offer comparable quality at lower prices. Since I was just visiting the area, the price difference was pretty noticeable. Overall, it wasn't a bad visit by any means. The drinks were okay, the food was okay, and the service was fine. I'm glad I gave it a try, but it's probably not a café I'd go out of my way to recommend or revisit. If you're nearby and curious about Filipino-inspired coffee drinks, it may be worth checking out once, but I wouldn't consider it a must-visit spot.