PARKING is not so great most days; might need street parking, as their lot is on the smaller side…read more Absolutely lovely ambiance!! Clearly made for folks to catch up, relax, and enjoy weekends together. There was a lovely couple in the back that were practically amazing piano and guitar jazz which kept the background a little on the noisier side, but not to where you couldn't hear yourselves think. The chatter was at an okay level as well. The iced latte was alright--nothing too outstanding or something I could come back for, which is where I'd like to recommend the hot version, which was much richer.

This is not your ordinary coffee shop. We arrived Saturday morning around 10am and picked up a…read moresmall drip coffee for under $2. There is a serve yourself your own creamer refrigerator with tons of options. They even have a microwave where you can warm up your own pastry. It was crowded inside and no seating available but that's ok because we sat outside on the front patio area. Inside I noticed a wine bar too!! Then I saw musicians setting up and getting ready for sound check. Loved the vibes inside and very family friendly. There is a small parking lot but street parking is also available. Loved the antique decor on display and variety of wall flyers of local events. This is a very community friendly coffee/ wine spot that you must check out.

First timer! Definitely has great taste ! It's a must try , hands down 5/5…read more - Vanilla latte with oat milk 5/5 - iced black tea 5/5 - iced green tea 5/5 Great customer service, welcoming , very friendly , nice and polite , very helpful, and great energy when you get in . Love it . Restrooms available Parking on street Clean environment, decorative, great lighting , very chill and calm music . Inside seating love the color and style . I bought myself a coffee cup definitely worth it . Definitely here for all the support 5/5 Definitely recommended friends and family I will return back soon for more !

I stopped by The Boy & The Bear and had the vanilla latte along with the avo toast. Both were…read morereally good--the latte was smooth and the avocado toast was fresh and satisfying. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the café itself is beautiful with a spacious, thoughtfully designed interior that's perfect for relaxing or getting some work done. I'm not sure if they have their own parking lot. I ended up finding street parking, but since it's Pasadena, there are also several public parking structures nearby that charge a small fee, so parking wasn't too much of an issue. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and would definitely come back to try more of their menu.

Nice little place to grab a cup of caffeine in Altadena. I appreciate the good service that they…read morehave and the good vibes they share. If you're in the area and in need of some caffeine, make sure to try to stop by this place.

Excellent mascarpone cake with my latte. Cool place and chill service. Nice space out back before…read moreit gets too hot. Went back later for a fantastic iced green tea and my "stickers pack". Quit messing around and go here for your coffee.

Ever since I had Stumptown coffee in Portland, Oregon 7 years ago, I had wished this coffee chain…read morewould open a shop near me. My wish came true a couple of years ago, and I finally got a chance to visit this location in Pasadena. The inside is modern with two large tables that can seat four and three small tables for 2. There is also seating outside and a parking lot in the back. I got the iced oatmilk latte and it was delicious. They don't charge extra for non-diary milk which I greatly appreciate! There is free WI-FI. The coffee was good but I do wish they had more food and pastry options: like pistachio croissant or coffee cake, bagels and a few breakfast items. The almond croissant I got was just ok.

I always appreciate a good coffee shop that also has an excellent selection of iced teas. I came…read morehere to work on a hot summer afternoon and was very happy with the hibiscus iced tea and apple pastry. They were refreshing and absolutely delectable. Service was extremely friendly and the vibes were cozy. I just wish they had more indoor seating as the person behind me in line wound up nabbing the last table. I wound up sitting outside, but the refreshing iced tea made it all bearable.

Vanilla Cinnamon Latte with oat milk. 5/5 Amazing flavor !…read more Hazel nut oat-milk latte delicious taste ! 5/5 Great coffee shop , first timer location is amazing ! 5/5 Great customer service, very polite , nice staff Clean environment, inside seating and outside seating outstanding! Very relaxing, and feels great to chill and have your coffee . Great inside designs and outside style ! Very unique! 5/5 Art work is amazing inside it's a must look at . Also there is second floor seating which is great ! Definitely recommended with some friends and family 5/5 Will be back soon !

Love this place but the music is SO LOUD - like criminally loud (and usually BAD), like my tinnitus…read moreis flaring up loud. Trying to work with whatever station on is rough. It's so loud that AirPods can't even drown it out. I don't know how anyone working here can stand it. It's atrocious. That said, everyone who works here is chill as hell. The vibes are otherwise great. I stick to the teas as the coffee is too bright and acidic for my taste. The ice cream is great.

I was looking for a local roaster so I can have some freshly roasted beans to grind in the morning…read more Freshly roasted? The bag I purchased had been roasted that morning, so yes. They are a small family business so I can understand if the hours posted on Yelp are not always accurate. They also will not have a large variety of roasted beans on hand on any given day, but will fill orders. This is an old school business, so just call ahead before you go.

Came here on a Wednesday at 11:11am. Door is locked and no notice outside saying it is not opened…read more It looks like the hours are incorrect on Yelp.

there's a new roaster and the coffee is wonderful. currently serving only pour overs, both hot &…read moreiced. single origins ranging from daily drivers all the way to competition level. currently it's outdoor seating with some shade available, though i was told indoors will be available soon. the competition levels are as wonderful & complex as others offered around town like at be bright, ondo, & wynd. one thing i really appreciate about their higher end beans is that the advanced processes aren't too overt. you taste a little of it in the background, but it doesn't taste too artificial or scream advance process. however, don't overlook the daily and rares. they offer great taste and value. just two weeks ago i was telling my significant other maybe i should stop ordering daily drivers because they seem dull and unexciting after drinking so many specialty offerings around town. i'm happy to say element changed my mind. last but not least, friendly baristas that are very willing to talk more about which beans might fit your flavor profile or the science of brewing. element is not just about good service, they understand hospitality; a distinction not all shops around town understand.

This grinder looks like a NASA TR hung , fruity _ bold and finally good customer service at Melrose…read moreplace

fantastic coffee, better service. their pour over is consistently excellent and their milk drinks…read moreare likewise unique and delicious. to top it off, the playlist is also a vibe. highly recommend and consider myself lucky to be in walking distance.

I kept hearing Bevel in Altadena had great coffee and as I'm a self proclaimed coffee aficionado I…read morehad to go. Well everyone is spot on. I had a dreamy Queen Bee latte( espresso, local honey, vanilla extract and almond milk) I would love it more if they had coconut milk as it's better for you and the environment than oat or almond milk. Took home a salt bagel and pistachio croissant. Made a Canadian bacon and egg on half the bagel at home at it was delicious. I'm also a bagel snob as I lived in NY for 8 years. This was a good bagel. Saving the croissant for tomorrow so I'll update later but it's huge and looks flaky and yummy. The place is darling, definitely not your typical private equity coffee spot. The staff was super friendly and when I couldn't decide which pastry to get, the young man asked if I wanted sweet or savory. Love a place with great customer service There is the added bonus aid being across from the Armenian market and Prime Pizza, all places you need to go in Altadena.

I got the lychee tonic and it was exactly what I wanted on a hot summer day: super refreshing, easy…read moreto drink, and not bitter in the slightest. The only thing I would note is that the lychee flavor is not really there - I'd consider this a regular espresso tonic instead of a lychee-forward one. This didn't really bother me though, because I downed the whole drink My husband got the hojicha latte, which was smooth with a nice roasted flavor that didn't get lost under the milk. I also appreciated that they asked whether he wanted sugar at all rather than assuming a default sweetness level. It was actually his first time having a hojicha latte unsweetened, and he really enjoyed it. The space itself is pretty bare-bones, so I wouldn't necessarily come here for the super aesthetic cafe experience. But it's comfortable and functional - there's a row of bench seating with tables and chairs opposite it. The seats are actually padded, which makes it a nice spot to sit for a chat, or to get some work done. Street parking was plentiful when we went, and I believe there's also a small attached lot. There was also a baker set up on-site when we stopped by. They were selling things like salt bread and sandwiches, so of course we grabbed something to support them. I thought that was such a cute touch and would love to see more local cafes doing little collaborations like this.

PARKING in the back (free); two-ish street parking spots…read more We tried their cloudy and jasmine latte. The cloudy was a very interesting combination of pear and date, I believe, with overtones of coffee and undertones of tangy/sour-ness from the date. It was really... interesting, and not something I've seen elsewhere. Would recommend trying it, if you like chasing signatures and getting a variety of tastes, but it wasn't for me. On the other hand, we liked their jasmine latte a lot. Not only did it have that jasmine tea flavor, it was also a great latte in itself which we thoroughly enjoyed.

I love ordering the iced brown butter cookie latte. Their roast is so yummy and the service is…read morealways great. Located inside whole foods on the second floor with such a nice vibe. Drinks take a few minutes to come out and it's worth the wait!

Nice little coffee bar however it is chronically understaffed. One person to take orders and make…read moredrinks can result in long waits to get a simple quick order.