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    The Boy & The Bear

    4.3 (224 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Maria N.

    Cute spot, friendly service, kind of expensive, and the music was off. They later turned it on, but dreary vibes at first. Location a little weird. But good drink & pastry selection.

    ham & cheese croissant and the mango sunrise matcha
    Emma C.

    Stopped on my roadtrip back home, the mango sunrise matcha was so good!!! Loved the croissant too, the nice service and clean environment was a great start to my morning!

    Almond latte
    Patty S.

    Friendly. I went with Henry (my yorkiepooh), and he was welcome. There is also a nice bench outside on the shade to enjoy your coffee. The restroom is clean and fully stocked. The shop has a very clean vibe. Definitively recommend.

    Jameel S.

    There two lovely ladies who decided to work this thanksgiving morning. I ordered, a hot chocolate. The card reader was acting up and although she had a long line she took her time with us all and was patient. The place is very very clean and the music was excellent. The barista who made my hot chocolate you can tell it was made with love. the staff was diverse which I love. And by far they have had the one of best hot chocolate I have had in Los Angeles or the valley. Thanksgiving can be a drag for those who don't have family to spend with and with all the shops and food places closing.( which is understandable) so I truly appreciate them being open during a holiday.

    Rocky B.

    My iced oatmilk latte was good and I love that they have parking spots available in the buildings garage but it was freezing in there. I literally had goosebumps. I sat down for a bit but it got so uncomfortably cold that I ended up leaving.

    Latte and Cream Cheese Danish. Look at the size of it!
    Scott M.

    Since I walked in the door at the first location in Redondo Beach, I was hooked. Back then they were THe Fika Company and the owner changed it to The Boy and the Bear. Soon they started to open new locations throughout LA. I found The Boy and the Bear in Culver City (near my home) and in Westchester off La Tijera. The vibes here are awesome! Came in just before noon and only a few customers and their awesome dogs. Soon it was a full house with lots of action happening behind the bar. They have a great pastry case that empties out fast during the week. I'm not sure if the pastries are in-house or who their bakery is, but its some of the best. Their plain croissant does not fail and the cream cheese danish and chocolate chip cookies are great as well. In addition to the espressos, lattes and cortados, they have a cold-brews and a selection of iced selections as well. I'm a latte guy and on occassion I have a cortado. On this lazy Saturday after a haircut and a car wash, I came in to buy a bag of Dynamic Espresso beans and then decided to stay, enjoy a latte and a danish. Went back to get my laptop and setup shop for a short while. They have a great selection of beans for you home brewers out there. Don't be afraid to ask for advice as the baristas are friendly and knowledgeable about their beans. In addition, they also carry teas, chocolates and swag! For the Westchester location, don't let the lack of street parking deter you, there is parking under the building, for free, and they have plenty of spots available. Come visit, relax and enjoy a latte - and a pastry!

    Maruko X.

    Ambiance: it's a corner spot coffee place, located on the ground level of an apartment building, private parking lot in the garage shared with residents Service: super friendly and patient with requests Drink: simple menu for classic coffee drinks Salted Caramel Latte - **** creamy and bold taste, recommend Price: premium quality and reasonable prices, each drink costs around $7

    Mango matcha sunrise 6-6-25
    Nicolas J.

    Delicious matcha with a bit of sweetness. Was close to a work location and was a nice refreshing drink instead of a gas station grab. Worth a try and wasn't overpriced which is always a plus.

    The cafe interior view from the bar

    I don't write reviews often, but TB&TB on La Tijera deserves the best. I found this spot almost 5 years ago now and it has been my personal go-to ever since. It's always our first recommendation to guests (if they don't find it first and make a point to tell *us* about it!) Besides that inviting cozy-clean cafe vibe, this location is speedy, has fantastic pastries, and consistently dials in the best espresso in Westchester. I typically get a decaf quad latte, sometimes with salted caramel, and it's always smooth, rich, and bold. Over the years I've learned that a huge part of this quality comes from the manager, Kai. You can tell how much pride is taken in the hours poured into this shop. The culture of care they've built here shows in every interaction, and each drink that comes across the counter. If you need parking, there are spaces in the garage and street parking just around the corner.

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    Jeremy L.

    A nice sized coffee roaster spot that has a good assortment of seating for anyone who wants to study or just hangout and chill. The barista is friendly and whipped up my drink quickly. I oreded the Latte Sea Salted Caramel and it was smooth and tasty, loved every drop. Will definitely clme back to this spot again if I am in the area.

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    Nichole T.

    My go to coffee spot in Westchester! It's located on La Tijera right before the freeway entrance underneath an apartment complex. Solid coffee, free parking underground and in the neighborhood next to it with plenty of seating and tables with natural light. Service is always friendly and efficient. The ambiance is nice to either work/read since it's not too loud with music or people.

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    Hanh N.

    Made a stop hear after a flight. Need to say that the croissants were absolutely delicious, especially the guava cream cheese. Decor was cute. You would love this place. Highly recommend

    drip coffee
    Rosa H.

    The interior has a pretty cool vibe. It's a mix of tables and some other sections with mini side tables. I went when their espresso machine was down but it wasn't too much of an issue for me because my go-to drinks are cold brews and iced coffees anyway. The baristas also did a good job posting that the machine was out of commission and sharing what was available. I was debting how to rate because the coldbrew tasted a bit off ( 3 out of 5) not sure if it was just stronger than I'm used too but it had a bitter aftertaste) but the drip coffee was really good (5/5).

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    This is such a wonderful cafe! Each drink is carefully made with the finest ingredients. Fun selection of pastries too.

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    Woof. Monday Morning Barista. The lady behind the counter is angry at the world. Apparently if you don't tip, don't expect any cordialness.

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    Ask the Community - The Boy & The Bear

    What type of syrup/sweetener is used for vanilla or salted caramel lattes?

    Do you have food?

    We do serve both savory and sweet pastries, thanks for asking! - Mark Dunnigan Head of Retail Operations

    Is there wifi?

    Yes I believe they do . I recall seeing a sign for it. It's such a nice little place so I imagine they do!

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    This place is for people who KNOW coffee. I brought my cousin here to try the coffee out! She looks…read morefor places that serve single origin. She got into a great conversation with the barista. The barista definitely knows his stuff. They were comparing different coffee shops and discussing the different notes in their beans. My cousin takes her coffee seriously and she was really impressed! I myself went with a flat white. You can definitely tell that their coffee quality is top notch. What I really do appreciate is the fact that their baristas is so knowledgable and really does have a passion for coffee. My cousin said it's not very common to find in coffee shops. She gave me a whole ted talk on why the coffee here is really good. Definitely come here if you want some good quality coffee and a barista who is happy to chat about it!

    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.

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