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    4.1 (91 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Danielle Y.

    Right on the corner neat coffee shop. Cant miss the entire blue building lol. They have a small parking lot on the side of it so drive slow so you dont miss it lol. The inside was pretty big plenty of tables to study or get work done. I got a mango matcha it was good. I forgot what coffee we got but added another 2 shots it was really strong and had a nice taste. They had some pastries and some different kind of toast they looked really good id try them out next time.

    Rose tea and almond croissant
    Arthur E.

    Modern coffee, tea, and vibes with a price tag. Visited on a Friday afternoon to finish up some work on the computer. Was able to get some street parking on the main street. Walking in, it's pretty spacious with some seating - very minimalist vibes. Ended up ordering a rose tea and an almond croissant. I didn't see prices of the pastry, but the tea was about $5. Total came out to $14 - so seems the croissant was pretty pricey. The rose tea was pretty good - steeped well and not too hot upon serving, so you can actually drink your drink right away. You def get floral flavors and aroma - so worked out well. The croissant was a different story - seemed old and dry, I took two bites and couldn't eat the rest. For the price - that's literally tough to swallow.

    Jessamyn D.

    I was finally able to try this coffee shop, which is within walking distance from my home and also has street parking available. Inside, there are a few seats if you want to stay and enjoy your drink. They offer a nice selection of pastries along with coffee and a variety of other beverages. I decided to try the matcha mango drink and thought it was pretty good--just make sure to stir it well before drinking. Overall, I'd recommend checking it out!

    Nikki S.

    Their newest opening. It's quaint inside but I feel like the set up for ordering should be where the door opens. A couple seating inside where you can watch them roast the coffee beans. The black coffee I'm sure is wonderful. But I'm too fancy and need a latte. Tried the Stockholm fog with a shot and it was a bit much. Do it without a shot. I felt the caffeine. It's basically a chai and mocha. It definitely was a rich drink. And then the mango matcha. That was okay. The drinks were $9. Overall for my palate I don't think there is a drink for me to go to but for coffee lovers that want to try different beans and know that they freshly roast in house this place may be for you.

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's a trendy coffee shop in South Bay, spacious seating inside and they have private parking lot attached to the establishment Service: super friendly and patient with questions, very knowledgeable about their products and specialties, provided useful suggestion based on different beans Drink: simple menu items with rotating exotic beans Vanilla Latte - **** classic latte, creamy and tasty, recommend Emerald Series La Piragua - ***** choice of Emerald Pour Over, iced coffee, Blackberry, Lemonade, Cherry, and its origins in Colombia, Huila, Palestina Varietal with Pink Bourbon Natural Process by coffee grower Arley Vargas, bold aroma of fruity notes, unique combination, highly recommend Price: premium quality, and it's on the pricey side, each drink costs about $7~$9

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    Michael U.

    I came across the store by joe the store manager he's really friendly. Brought my wife to try out a few drinks green tea, With mango, chai stock holm fog, caramel vanilla. Good flavors & tasty sandwich prosciutto + apple. Bobtailing Mike & Wife we will be back again .

    Tony Y.

    Good spot to get your coffee fix, is what my girlfriend would say. I unfortunately got the matcha, and if i'm being honest, it wasn't for me. Something about it didn't fit my taste buds. Cool place though and definitely a spot you should check out if you like coffee or if you're trying to get some work done. Service was decent and we parked on the street.

    Hot chocolate
    Mitchel W.

    The food is delicious, the service is quick and friendly, and the vibe is absolutely stunning!

    Chocolate croissant
    Arrianne D.

    This was my second time visiting The Boy and the Bear in Gardena. The first time I came, I ordered the chai chocolate latte called the Stockholm Fog, and it was delicious. It had a great chai flavor with a subtle hint of chocolate and a touch of cinnamon--really tasty. Honestly, I wish I would've ordered that again. This time, I came with my brother and we tried the chocolate croissants and a mango sunrise matcha. I had my croissant heated, and while it was okay, there was very minimal chocolate inside and it wasn't melted when I bit into it. The mango matcha was also lacking flavor and mostly tasted like milk. That said, I absolutely love the aesthetic of this coffee shop. The blue color scheme is super inviting, and it's a great place to hang out if you're in the area to work, or study even if the food and drink didn't quite hit this visit.

    Vanilla latte (left), mocha latte (right)
    Victoria V.

    I've been driving by this spot for so long I was so excited to finally try it out! We came late Sunday morning and there was no wait and plenty of street parking. The inside was very modern, aesthetic and cool. Both the baristas working were super friendly and greeted us when we walked in too. Now the coffee.., I'm a bit conflicted on how to rate this because it was really good but the most expensive coffee I've ever had. We got a mocha latte and a vanilla one both with oat milk. The milk was an extra charge, I believe syrups were $1.25 and made in house. Overall I paid $17 something with no tip for two lattes. While they were perfectly balanced with a good coffee taste and subtle sweetness, I have a hard time justifying the price. I understand it's about quality, but I feel like it is extremely overpriced and you can get a good quality latte other places for less. I would maybe come back if I wanted to splurge because the lattes really were good just pricey.

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    Yoandra V.

    I love everything about this coffee shop. The coffee shop alone is my favorite color, there is minimal seating along the counter and the pastries are big fresh - though I wish there were wooden signs so consumers know the price before purchasing. Now to my fellow coffee hipsters - there are various coffees using different beans and flavor profiles for you to try - additionally there are beans that you could take home. I bought "Fabian Acevado?" and it was really good - make a Chemex cup every morning and the box gives me instructions on how much to weigh out and how much water to pour. This place knows their coffee. I also got a free coffee with my coffee bean purchase - an iced drip coffee with milk and sugar. It was delicious. The baristas were very nice and patiently explained the differences between the coffee's which helped me make my decision and even offered to add milk and sugar to my coffee. Thank you.

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    Jeremy L.

    A cozy coffee shop in a commercial area, well designed interior and nice aesthetics for the roastery. The staff is friendly and fast with their services. I ordered the Pumpkin Spice Latte which was rich, smooth, and not too sweet. Just enough hint of pumpkin and cinnamon to add to the overall experience.

    Cappuccino, sparkling Americano with splash of vanilla
    Diana I.

    This location opened recently in Gardena. I'm glad I came after the hype died down! When I came this past week in the afternoon, there was no line and I was lucky to get a parking spot right in front on the street. I wish they had a parking lot because it can be a bit tough to find street parking nearby sometimes. Very clean, modern, hipster aesthetic inside. All the tables were filled with people working on their laptops. There is an option to order online but the promo code wasn't working so I ended up just ordering in person. I tried: - Cappuccino with oat milk: I opted for a hot version. It was made very well and I really enjoyed it! I liked that I could actually taste the coffee. - Iced sparkling americano with a splash of vanilla: if you like fizzy drinks and want something refreshing, I highly recommend trying this one! I loved this drink, especially the first few sips. But with this one, you have to drink it pretty fast or else it will get flat and have a bitter taste. - Kouign Amann: got the last one! It was delicious, flaky, buttery, chewy, crispy and sweet without being overpowering. My daughter loved it and I would get it again!

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