I've only been here a couple of times, and both times I ordered a cappuccino. It was honestly one of the best cappuccinos I've ever had. The coffee was smooth, flavorful, and perfectly balanced - not bitter and not acidic. The atmosphere feels modern and youthful. Most of the people seem to be students or young professionals working on their laptops, or small groups of friends meeting over coffee. The service was good. I haven't tried the food, so I can't comment on that, but based on the coffee alone, I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Pure Bean - Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Pure Beans Baristas are so engaging and absolutely professional in their craft. Ben, Aly, and Leo take amazing attention to detail in making sure you know what youre drinking. And the best part the drinks are AMAZING (as youd hope in a coffee shop.) You guys need to stop at Pure Bean any time youre in MB! No regret! read more

The coffee here tastes like jet fuel, it's super acidic and tastes low quality. To avoid the terrible coffee I've tried ordering their other drinks, but they've messed up my order a few times, and while I appreciate the offer to remake it, I can't afford to be 15 mins or 30 mins late to something because they take so long. EDIT: this is my second time trying to post a 1 star review, and both times 'other users' have complained to Yelp and tried to have it taken down. I'm not going to be intimidated out of posting an honest review. read more

Ordered Mango coconut matcha and Samoa cookie latte, they were excellent. The lady that assisted us was friendly and informative, when back in the area will definitely be visiting again for great drinks and laid back ambiance. read more

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I'm not a coffee connoisseur, but I had a really good lavender matcha latte here. You can genuinely taste both the lavender and the matcha, it was strong and delicious. Our friends who were visiting from out of town loved it so much they came back twice in one day. There's seating both inside and outside. I was surprised to learn their other location is in Idyllwild, which I'd actually visited before, but I definitely prefer this location for the great vibe and friendly staff. read more

Pure Bean - good morning! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I stop into Pure Bean every time I am visiting Manhattan Beach, CA! Since my last trip, I have cut coffee from my diet - but love matcha. Their matcha with almond milk is a lovely classic, highly recommend. Really can't beat quality here, no matter what you order! I really appreciate the gluten free & dairy free options. read more

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I come in regularly and am obsessed with their iced cardigan matcha half sweet. My kids also love the maple scones and cinnamon twist. Breakfast burrito is good too. Love this place. read more

Being in a strip mall is a certain win as it meant dedicated parking spaces and yes it's free! Also IYKYK, strip mall around this area was typically coming in decent size and so did the parking. Well-lit venue, plenty of seats and even abundant plugs. As expected, you could see tons of guests were studying and working. Not few even came in bigger group. Not realizing that they provided detailed version of the menu, I initially was thrown off looking at the wall menu as most of the names weren't familiar. Thanks to the helpful attendant, making me going for what she said as one of their favorites; the latte served with honey, vanilla, and cinnamon - called as miel. Being the specialist in beans as well, no doubt the coffee was of great quality. One tip, if you weren't that much into sweet, you might wanna customize it and request for less sweet. read more

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This coffee shop is close to my apartment and I have come here a couple times to work. I always get the teas here and everytime, they have been standard. The service is fast and the baristas are super friendly. The noise level is more on the louder side since there are many people here. Even though it is louder than I would like, I love that most people are here to work. It makes it so much easier to get my own work done. However, somtimes it is hard to get a seat inside since there are a lot of people, so I would recommend coming here earlier to claim your spot. It is also a bit hot in this coffee shop since there is a lot of natural light (which I LOVE), but I don't mind it too much! This is a great coffee shop to lock in and get work done. read more

Pure Coffee in Manhattan Beach is a great spot for a relaxed coffee break. The coffee is smooth, fresh, and clearly made with care. The atmosphere is clean and welcoming, and it's an easy place to sit, chat, or get a little work done. Friendly service and quality drinks make it a solid go-to for locals and visitors alike. read more

Pure Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Popped in today for the first time and the Cafe and its open space were very appealing.I saw people working on their laptops inside snd a group of women chatting at their outside table. We were greeted when we walked in and the Barista did a really good job at explaining and highlighting what drinks there offer. I ordered a matcha cherry blossom drink and it was nice My friend had a iced Cafe Miel , it was very nicely balanced We shared a ham And cheese baguette and they cut it in half for us. Overall very cute and definitely worth checking out read more

Pure Bean - Half a sandwhich and iced Cafe Miel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I came here to scrapbook with my friend and we had a lot of fun. I do like the tables and bar chairs they have set up in the center. High quality and comfortable. Workers were helpful and friendly. However, my review is purely on the coffee, which is what we're paying for after all. My friend and I thought the drinks were very mediocre. We ordered seasonal drinks, the French Toast Chai Latte & the blueberry coffee (cannot the remember name). Four shots of espresso, and I'm sorry, but we were not tasting it. My drink did not taste like French toast at all and her drink did have that nice blueberry touch but still lackluster. I don't have alternative suggestions for this particular area, but there are amazing coffee/tea houses in Koreatown. read more

Service & drinks here are always good! The humans that work here are very personable and kind. They smile a lot. I love it. I order the Cafe Miel - it is delicious and hard to find other places, let alone, this good. I added the picture of food because very few people are aware of it. The vibe is good. Music playing but it's good music and not too loud. Good amount of seating, good work space, WiFi available, some outlets, one gender neutral restroom, and everything is very clean. Parking is good (ample) when I come (weekdays, am). read more

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There were a number of positives about visiting Pure Bean coffee today. It's a very well designed space. Spacious but not overly so. Numerous four person tables with chairs. A very nice long elevated table with lots of comfortable stools (that are way too noisy to move around, unless you pick them up). A barista that creates extremely impressive latte art (I mean seriously impressive). A very nice selection of branded merch, including the legendary Airscape coffee storage canisters (everyone should have at least one of these). AND to top it all off, an extremely extensive variety of well sourced coffee beans (including numerous single origins). The service was excellent, everyone was nice. The coffee was very good too. Pure Bean also boasts a very high tech roasting process known as Air Roasting. Honestly, the only negative thing about Pure Bean was their single origin decaf that is processed using the so called "natural" sugar cane method (IYKYK). I really can't understand why a coffee roaster who would go to such great lengths to do so many things so right, would use anything less than the "Swiss Water Process" to create their decaf. read more

Pure Bean - Exceptional selection of coffee beans, including numerous single origins. Great merch too! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Came for the first time last week. Very nice and the person at the register was polite and provided good information on the different coffee selections, patience. Enjoyed El Jefe. Very good, 2 shots. My friend enjoyed her hot drink. read more

Pure Bean - El Jefe is the iced drink. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Delicious coffee and friendly service. Lots of parking and nice selection of coffee beans. Definitely recommend!! read more

Pure Bean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Feels like a promising place where they have a good variety of high quality beans. For the time I visited, my friend ordered a latte and I ordered a honey lavender latte. My drink was good where the coffee and sweetener was well balanced. It wasn't too bitter and not overly sweet. My friend's latte was unfortunately under extracted so it ended up more sour. We were in a rush so didn't get a chance to ask to remake the drink, but hoping it'll be better in the future. read more

Pure Bean - Specialty Drink Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The coffee and food options are here are solid. The latte I got was well-balanced. The food, likewise. In addition to that, the parking in ample, and it's a perfect place to get some work done. read more

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Strong coffee, I always get the ice vanilla latte and great music playlist . I'm definitely coming back!

Found this spot when I worked in the area. The crew is kind and welcoming. Great coffee and matcha.

I'm not from the area but visited Pure Bean during a trip out there. Such a great atmosphere with friendly staff who made me feel right at home! Also the best vanilla latte around, I still dream about it. Will have to take a trip back JUST to visit Pure Bean again. 10/10 from me! read more

What??? This place opened about 3 years ago and I haven't been around in a few years and I think I found my new Favorite place for Coffee but I don't come to the beach our here anymore and it is far away.... Anyhow I really did find my new favorite place for coffee now to make excuses to come out this far for a good cup of coffee.... I ordered a Pour Over Drip with what they called a true light roast...FYI they roast their own beans in Idyllwild which is quite the distance from this location. Basically it was the Ethiopia bag I took a pic of....It's actually hard to find a lot of coffee shops that do a light roast nowadays most go with a medium to light or medium to dark roast.... BEN is the one who did my pour over and I spoke to him a really cool guy who knew a good amount about the beans and coffee and what he enjoyed as well....overall he was quite knowledgeable and I feel he loves coffee! The layout is pretty spacious and clean i sat next to the baristas because they were somewhat busy when I got there....but it's okay.... I got one more pour over because I wanted to try their Medium/Light roast as well...Pronghorn...It was pretty good as well but still prefer the first one.... 5 Stars Coffee 5 Stars Employees 5 Stars Service 5 Stars Ambiance Equals AWESOME COFFEE Shop!!!!!!! read more

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They had the cutest drink names ever! It was named after famous celebrities. My sister and I both got the Gwen Stefani, which has espresso, banana milk & organic chocolate sauce. It was pretty good! I do wish there was a stronger banana flavor, but it was still tasty. It also wasn't overly sweet which I appreciated. Workers were so nice and helpful. There were plenty of tables inside and seems like a great place to study or work. I def want to come back to try other drinks like their Lindsay Lohan matcha! read more

Pure Bean - The Gwen Stefani - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Once again, Pure Bean supplied me with a savory latte, unique in taste. Try the wildflower honey, cinnamon latte! Sucha treat, and, Ben, the barista makes a beaut of a Pegasus trotting on top. read more

Pure Bean - Pure Pegasus - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I ordered a London Fog which was disgusting it tasted like watered down milk with sugar. Paid over 7 bucks and gave a two dollar tip before I got my drink. Staff was chatty no one bothered to let me know my drink was ready and I was sitting at the counter. I saw a drink and was looking at it the guy said are you waiting for something I said a LF to which he didnt even look at me and said thats it. I found the ambiance to be Uppity and presumptuous. If that the crowd you draw and staff not worth it to me. read more

Pretty strong coffee, cold drinks are served with 4 espresso shots. Easy parking. Average pricing read more

Pure Bean - Cardigan - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Actually the best lattes I've ever had. Great spot in every category. Ben and Leo are the latte goats

Nice and clean, great selection and super customer service and great ownership. Coffee is SUPER read more

Pure Bean - Counter Area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Delicious coffee and diverse drink menu! Super friendly and helpful service. Got the Cardigan; it was so delicious!! You can customize the sweetness of drinks, which I super appreciate. Love! read more

Pure Bean - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

This place has such a cozy vibe!! The first time I came here I got a seasonal latte which was amazing! Every time I'm in town I stop by, staff is so friendly and kind. My friend and I stopped in for a coffee and a sweet treat, we ended up meeting another friend shortly after. We all talked from 1 till closing and the staff was so polite the whole entire time! If you want a place to work, study, or just have a good ol chat, pure bean is perfect! read more

a couple of friends recommended this spot to me and I'm so glad I went! The people there are so incredibly friendly and the coffee was amazing. Definitely have a customer for life in me! read more

Such a solid spot to get your coffee fix. Lovely baristas and there was great music playing. Atmosphere top notch. Good vibes all around! :)

this is my FAVORITE coffee shop in Manhattan Beach, one of the best in LA! The baristas are the sweetest and it's a cozy and spacious cafe with lots of seating (but busy!) The coffee is roasted perfectly to my liking - the drip coffee was soothing, not bitter or sour. Cardigan latte is delightful - hints of cardamom, vanilla and the addition of sea salt is perfection! Also the latte art of the bear was a sweet surprise. Their specialty drinks are unique and unlike any other drinks from coffee shops! Pastries looked all so decadent and delish ; the olive oil cake was not dry/overly sweet and paired sooo well with my cozy latte. read more

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Obsessed with the matcha here it is LITERALLY one of the best I've had. It was perfectly made and not overly sweet. The workers are all so nice and have the BEST ENERGY; everyone was super friendly and made the whole vibe feel so welcoming. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests. And don't get my started on whoever is on aux because every time I walk in... LITERALLY goes with whatever the vibes are that day. Definitely my new go-to spot! 10/10 highly recommend for a good drink, a good environment to chit chat or study, and be welcomed by your best friends every time. read more

Let me first say that I'm incredibly picky about my morning Cappuccino. I came here bc it was so close to the hotel I was staying on a visit. In my short time in Hermosa Beach I came here twice. I highly highly recommend the pistachio Cappuccino. It is a healthy and flavorful drink to help start the day! And shout out to the very friendly staff and making solid recommendations. I'll have to suggest this drink at my local coffee shop I frequent in San Jose. read more

Pure Bean - My Pistachio Cappuccino! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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i think they make the best latte in LA personally. And their food offerings are very good with all high-end ingredients. If you go once, you will become a regular. read more

Highly enjoyable. If you're the type of coffee snob that knows it makes a difference in ordering in store via a wide lipped ceramic mug as opposed to a To Go paper cup, then THIS is the spot for you. Great coffee quality, amazing creamy hot steamed milk, good variety and comfy lounge and study spots. Coffee: * Lavender latte with espresso & Oatmilk (~$7.50) - delightfully impressed with this option. one of my favorite Lavender + espresso latte. Lavender is subtle and well blended. Oatmilk was still very creamy. Putting it In a togo paper cup caused the milk to separate and made the hot steamed milk lose its layer and texture. Must drink it in the store!! Thankfully not too sweet. Would get this again. Next time I wouldn't mind getting 75% or 50% sweetness even though it was perfect just the way it was. * cappuccino (~$5) - despite not "looking" like a good cap and despite the milk looking more foamy than creamy, this cap still had amazing layers and creamy textures. Coffee was well balanced and had a smooth gorgeous bitter and no sour note to it. A more mild and well blended instead of bold espresso. Pouring it into a paper to go cup made it just taste like any ol average cap. Ambiance: * music wasn't too loud * huge parking lot * quite a few tables for study spots, high tops for side by side seating and comfy sink in leather chairs. Service * was a bit slow. When we checked in, there was no line but there were 10 tickets before us so our coffee took 30 min for it to come out. There were 2 friendly staff members working today read more

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I told the barista it was my first time at Pure Bean and he took the time to walk through their most popular specials and make recommendations for me. The interior is spacious and bright and the drinks were delicious. read more

After McDonalds, I decided to try this newer coffeeshop out. It's kind of hard to find and on the small side. Theres a large bench to sit outside but no tables and chairs outside. The interior is kind of small and awkward. I only got a juice drink and thought it was way overpriced at $9 when a comparable drink is only $5 at Starbucks. I may repeat visit to try a coffee but the place didn't do much for me and the hours are short. read more

I've stumbled upon a true gem in the South Bay Area--Pure Bean. This delightful establishment has become my sanctuary for heavenly coffee. Their signature coffee drinks are a revelation, striking the perfect balance between added flavors and the rich coffee itself. Each sip is a harmonious symphony of taste. I think I've ordered everything on their signature menu and have yet to try their summer menu. Beyond the exceptional coffee, the staff are friendly. The atmosphere inside is both spacious and cute. Also, popular morning hang outs for police, lol. When I'm stuck in traffic on my way to the office, Pure Bean is my saving grace. Knowing I can enjoy a truly fantastic cup of coffee during traffic makes the journey more bearable. It has become my oasis amidst the chaos of the road. Would definitely continue to come back and try their other drinks and buy their bag of beans! read more

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