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    4.0 (80 reviews)
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    Sheila W.

    I've passed by this spot a few times and finally had a chance to stop in for a coffee. There's free parking available, which made it easy to pull in. It's right off Western, but the exterior is pretty subtle, so it's easy to miss--definitely keep an eye out for the sign. When I walked in, the vibe was calm and not too busy. The barista greeted me while finishing up a drink. I wasn't immediately sure where the menu was, but after a quick look around I found it. The selection isn't huge, but that actually works in its favor--it feels like they focus on doing a few things well. I ordered an unsweetened iced matcha with simple syrup on the side, along with a warmed croissant. While waiting, I looked around the shop. They sell freshly ground beans, and the prep area almost looks like a little science setup, which was interesting to see. When my drink was ready, I added simple syrup myself--ended up putting in a bit too much, so that was on me. The matcha itself was smooth and good on its own. Overall, I'd come back again, and I'm also interested in checking out their Redondo Beach location.

    Chai Latte
    Angela V.

    From the outside it looks ordinary but as you step inside you are welcomed in an aesthetically, beautiful and welcoming coffeehouse. The aromas as you walk in are just amazing. The baristas know their stuff and you know they really love coffee. They are very knowledgeable and their recommendations were great. The cortado was just the right amount of espresso and milk. Just perfect and the chai latte was just the right amount of sweetness. Just savored every sip. Was sad when I finished it. But luckily I'm this place is a couple of minutes from my workplace. So will definitely be back. Just need to try their pastries. They looked delicious. On the plus side the place is spacious and plenty of parking both on the street and they have a lot to the side. Plenty of scarce to get work done as well.

    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

    Mango Sunrise Matcha Latte
    M S.

    Just checked this place out early Saturday morning... while they were having hot water problems - the barista was very kind and helped me choose both a drink and food. The mango Matcha latte and the avocado toast with prosciutto were delicious. I really appreciated the service and attention. I definitely will be back.

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    Catherine N.

    This place has the best atmosphere, it looks bigger on the inside with indoor seating. The workers were nice and made our drinks quick. I like that it's not super busy, but customers come in waves. They're more known for their coffee, I believe they roast their beans in house. The matcha was a miss for me, it was very light in mango and matcha flavor. While the syrup tastes homemade, it definitely can be improved. I just expected more for a $9 drink. They don't have a parking lot, but there's free street parking.

    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.

    Priscilla L.

    Pretty good iced mocha! The sparkling americano was unique as well! Very aesthetic inside and out. They have their own roasting room which was cool!

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    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.

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    Djarum S.

    Damn this is some good coffee. Drove here because of the yelp reviews. Absolutely happy I did! Vanilla Latte cones with a double shot of espresso and it is delicious.

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    Yordana O.

    Perfect location. Easy parking. The aesthetics of this location are so nice and it is very welcoming for people who want to get some work done or grab some coffee for a chat. I absolutely love the glass of the roast room. It invites us into the process. I was shocked at the price increase. I was at the redondo location last year and I used to get two lattes and a croissant for $20. This trip it was the same purchase and it came out to $29. Yikes. I was also a little sad that the coffee wasn't as good. Tasted a bit diluted. Not sure if it was the shot not being pulled correctly or the caramel flavor being watery. I don't know! I use to drive 20 mins just to get this coffee before and was a little sad that it wasn't the same. May have been just that day or the barista. Overall, still a great coffee shop serving great coffee.

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