Atmosphere was super cool, good coffee too! Not many outlets that i noticed though, so maybe not best place for working (though there are a few!) read more

Cute spot if you want to grab a coffee after a workout class or sit down to work. I'd say the coffee is mid --if you're in the area & want coffee it's good to grab but I don't think I'd go out of my way for it. read more

This coffee shop is located off Green in Pasadena. Street parking only so you may just have to walk a little depending on time of day and where you find parking. There are a few tables inside. I tried the chai and a croissant. Tea was great, not too sweet just how I like it. And croissant well made, nice a flaky. Not a cutesy instagrammy place but good drink and good variety of pastries. If you just need a stop to relax or grab a quick snack this is a good spot. read more

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TB &TB Pasadena This place by far is one of my favorite spots! I love everything about it!! The modern decor, floral prints and plants makes me feel like I am on v-k alongside their extensive music playlist that set the mood. My drink of choice is Iced Matcha latte, with oat milk. They use a high quality ceremonial grade matcha, which is the best that I have had for a coffee shop. I don't drink coffee, but when I do pick one up for my hubby, there is nothing but the sound of satisfaction. Their pastries are perfect mixture of savory or sweet, and delicious. Lastly, I appreciate the Baristas. Everyone is welcoming, has great customer service, takes pride in making drinks, and creative. Their drinks are always consistent. I can always count on having the taste I am looking for. You can tell that the barista are passionate about what they do. read more

Ambience is on point. It's beautiful inside. Dimly lit and relaxing. The mood is mellow and the Barista works slowly. N liked her vanilla latte and we shared a gluten free carrot cake donut that was good. Glad for the option, but my iced chai not so great. What year is this? Powdered chai isn't okay. It's bad and I'll probably avoid this place in the future. read more

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Love their coffee they have an excellent mocha, which is velvety not too sweet and delicious. Their pistachio croissant is delicious and the ambience is great comfortable cozy quiet. Always might go to. read more

This coffee house has such a unique atmosphere and great staff. Both the barista and the cashier were friendly at all times. Their selection of teas is really good and there's plenty of seating (but it does get filled up quickly, though). One thing that stood out to me is how they have their own merch here for sale. And it's all high-quality stuff too. They also have electric outlets for someone doing a bit of light work (I stayed for an hour working on my laptop) which makes the place even more welcoming. Especially since, as of late, other coffee shops have gotten rid of those electric outlets and you're forced to rely on battery power for as long as you're there. It is not so in this place, and for that, I was grateful. read more

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This coffee shop is a dimly-lit little spot on Green street with very interesting drinks that were intriguing for me. For example, I've never tried a Stockholm Fog so it made me very curious! This drink has mocha mixed with the chai mix, so it's on the sweeter side, but it wasn't overpowering. The taste was more on the subtle side, and not as spicy as other chai drinks, which I suspect is because of the mocha mixed with it that masked the flavor. The quiet ambience of the coffee shop was interesting and we were surprised to see the area where pastries would normally be was completely empty. The service was generally nice. I would come back here again for the drinks, and possibly their canned kombucha, which they have in their fridge. PARKING: Limited but free in the back lot. More parking available on Green street. read more

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I'm surprised that this place as a low rating. This was my first time here and I thought it was a nice experience. I got the salted caramel latte with a chocolate croissant and it hit the spot. I really like the earth and grey/ black tone of the place. There's a decent amount of seating but it does get filled quickly. read more

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Very cute coffee shop to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee with your friends or pull out your laptop and get some work done. Theres wifi and outlets so perfect hang out spot. The coffee itself is decent but nothing special in my opinion. Especially when there's so many other choices in Pasadena. Their baked goods are also decent and I enjoyed my carrot cake donu Service was friendly but it was a bit slow so I wouldn't recommend this place if you're in a rush. Parking is horrible but that's not unique in this area. Be prepared to try to find street parking or find a suitable lot a block or two away. read more

Stumbled upon this place with a friend. The exterior and interior are beautifully decorated and have a dark, elegant vibe. I had an a carrot cake donut, which was very good and moist. My friend had an almond croissant, which she loved. However, I was disappointed by the chai latte and its flavor was weak. Good place to study, but not a great place to talk a lot with a friend. Almost every table was filled but everyone was working, so we felt like we had to whisper. Would be back if I needed a place to concentrate on work. read more

The Boy & The Bear - Carrot cake donut and almond croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Have you ever had one of those friends who's way too cool for you? The kind of grunge, underground friend who you desperately want to impress? You know, the kind of friend who is always referencing movies and bands you've never even heard of and you feel that they're so desperately out of your friendship league. Well imagine that this cool friend were to ask you out on a study date. you obviously say yes. You ask them if they want to meet at Starbucks and they scoff at you. They say no, I've got a place. The Boy and the Bear is the exact kind of coffee shop that that cool person would take you to. The menu is straight forward. The vibes are lowkey. The coffee was some of the most mind blowing coffee I've had in a while. Super smooth. I ordered a mocha with a scoop of salted caramel in it and i was hooked. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Outside and inside is nice and calming atmosphere. Service was so so, the cashier did not listen to my requests, even though he asked to verify what I was requesting. Barista seemed upset when I explained to her what I meant by leaving room in the cup. She made my drink again, an americano but there was like only one shot of espresso when I had asked for an extra on top of the two that already come with the drink. Won't be back. read more

I was excited to try this because I live in the area. I ordered matcha latte and iced Americano, but their matcha was truly disappointment. I understand that when store gets busy, you tend to work faster, but if it affects the quality of my drinks, I rather wait a little longer. My matcha latte still had tons of chunks, so they were not dissolved completely, resulting in having my matcha latte tasteless because their matcha flavor stay in those chunks.. :( It only tastes like milk.. With ice. Not even any taste of the caffeine or sweetness. I really really want to like this place, but hopefully they improve better in the future. read more

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We came here on an early Saturday afternoon and it was quite busy. I read a lot of reviews about the wait time being long but we didn't experience that at all. We got our drinks fairly quick and were able to find a table to work at. + Salted caramel latte: This was delicious, very creamy and rich in flavor. It's on the sweeter side but it's a nice treat. + Stockholm fog: This is a blend of mocha and chai, personally I'm not a huge fan of chai but the taste was very unique. It's velvety and rich in chocolate. The interior is quite aesthetically pleasing, very clean and relaxing with plants all around. Great place to work or catch up with friends. I also love that they are dog friendly, I saw lots of furry friends during my time there. I would definitely come back and perhaps give their pastries a try next time. Note that it is only street parking and this place is located on a one-way street. read more

The Boy & The Bear - Stockholm fog & salted caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Coffee is better than most! Great service, smooth vibes. Ambiance is kicking with music. Plenty of space indoors and outdoors. read more

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Amazing coffee! I ordered a almond latte and it was so good. I will be honest. I was a bit nervous coming here because I was afraid I might ended up with a bland/weak coffee like many other coffee places I been to. I m glad i haven't given up on my search for good coffee. I would have missed my opportunity with this place. The almond latte had a thick smooth coffee taste to it with the almond flavor that didn't over power the coffee. I asked for a little sweeter when I ordered. I didn't expected to be perfect to my liking. To my surprise, the barista did a wonderful job. I didn't needed to ask for any adjustments. Thank you!!!! As for the croissant, it was not the best. It was a bit dry and needed to be a bit warmer. Still giving this place 5 stars because I enjoyed the latte very much. Looking forward to try their other coffees. read more

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I think the business heard all of you...I've been thrice and have not seen any plant bugs/flies! I promise. The only thing I've experienced is a darkened, beautiful, high-ceiling, artistic, room with pretty good chances of getting decent parking on a tree-lined Green Street, excellent coffee shop vibes, good customer service, great schwag (tshirts, coffee beans, totes, journals, pins, stickers, patches...), amazing lattes served in great drink ware, excellent pastries...and what else would you want from a coffee shop?! They're quick and even when busy I had an amazing product that was executed with precision. Definitely a new spot on my routine latte & coffee drinking escapades. I'm sure I will brush up this review soon. For now, I really wanted to chime in and give this place a well-deserved good rating. read more

The Boy & The Bear - Lattes - very tasty! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Nothing special. If you are close swing by, if not, don't bother. The Espresso is not very good, but I'm an espresso snob and hard to please. Then again it's really hard to get a good espresso in the US. read more

Background On Visit: Been a fan of "The Boy and The Bear" for couple of years and have visited two other locations (Culver City and Westchester) before this one. Thought to make a quick visit due to the close proximity of this shop to where I live. Proof Of Vaccination: Due to the city of pasadena, this shop is a bit more relaxed on showing proof of vaccination when you patronize this shop. All the other three locations, require you to show your vax cards to dine in. Credit Cards: Transactions are made through credit cards. Cash is not king here! Location/Parking: Located on the NE corner of E. Green St. and S. Mentor Ave.. Metered parking, but if you come earlier it is freee! I believe metered parking starts around 8am. Ambiance/Decor: The interior design was very nice and had modern furnishings through out the shop. Gives off a chill vibe. Love the mural (Fauna and Flora) that is near the coffee bar area. Quick Facts Of Fauna and Flora: Flora and fauna refer to plants and animals in the broadest sense of the words, encompassing pretty much all life on Earth. In general scientists break down the different types of flora and fauna into different classifications, ranging from a specific type of life down to an individual species. Service: Esther was great! She was friendly, attentive, and very informative of the shop. Drink and pastry was ready at decent time. Coffee Of Choice: Went with their medium roast drip coffee. Went down the hatch very smoothly. I even asked for some ice cubes to cool down the coffee a bit, because nobody has the time to wait for coffee to cool down before consumption. :P Pastry Of Choice: They get their supply from Cake Monkey. They're quite solid. I love their almond croissants. Coffee Shop For Thought: I see myself coming back to get more java. read more

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Lovely addition to the south lake neighborhood. Great merchandise and branding! Parking: street - note green street is one way headed east bound Coffee: roasted in redondo beach - nice variety. Alternate milk options for those lactose intolerant folks ‍ Service: friendly! Lounge seats are comfy. I don't think I'd park myself here all day just because my 30s back pain would kill me. read more

This place is amazing! Love how they source directly from Colombia. Coffees are delicious. Also got the guava croissant which was INCREDIBLE! Ambience, service, food/drink all 5/5 for me! read more

The coffee was great. BUT medium size mocha for $7.50 and cup was smaller than usual medium. Definitely felt like rip off. It will be great place to meet up with friends, I'm willing to pay a bit more. But not place to swing by quick and leave for takeout. read more

I've seen this spot and being a coffee lover... I had to try AND.... A lil bit amazed with this place... why?? It is located in a calm area of pasadena, so there is plenty of street parking and not your typical long lines to get coffee on a weekend... Step inside, and see what a cozy/trendy place this is... mural behind the counter... plants all around and music in the background... -making your coffee more enjoyable Coffee is good enough to get a 2nd cup ( I don't think they offer reills), meaning pay for another cup!!.. - some coffee shops, I've had to purchase another cup bcuz I enjoyed the atmosphere... and this place is on of them!! Friendly staff... no issues, yet again, I just ordered and waited for coffee, so no big interaction... My wife got a salted caramel latte, and she was happy with her choice (I only get regular coffee anywhere I go).... Treats were enjoyable.. we had the raspberry cheese Danish and apricot filled mini donuts... Definitely coming back here...i recommend it When you go... Enjoy... read more

I love this place and I am a true regular lol! The mocha hot is my favorite and the seeded cookie so yum! Service is awesome. I love the seating inside, you can get a lot of work done in here. Feels like I'm off on my travels when I come here. read more

The other day I went to check out this shop and had a good experience. I would say the stand outs were the cool decor and clean look to the furniture. The shop had a nice layout of seating with a couple outdoor benches with small tables for your drinks. I thought it'd be ideal for a morning coffee and read. The parking situation was fine as well with a couple of options. The coffee was great but I personally enjoy cold brew or iced coffee and options in that area were limited. However, the latte options were solid. Overall, I would go back but mostly because of the vibe and to try get more into lattes. read more

When you walk in, the wall has a beautiful backdrop. Very eye-catching and intricate! The ambience is very relaxing and clean and hipster. It was kinda chilly with the AC. The seats by the front door are very comfortable. They had 2 books on the table (one of Columbia's beautiful buildings and another about Coffee Shops). It was fun to look through and made me truly feel like I was in a coffee shop. I ordered the Stockholm Fog (mocha + chai) and it was delicious! I also shared an almond croissant with my husband and it was good but messy (as all croissants are). I give this place 4 stars because it is quite pricey so I would not be able to come here frequently. You get what you pay for (feels quite posh as my husband put it). So it definitely is a treat to come here! read more

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So the vibes are cute but the last time I went there was a weird draft around my feet which made it super cold. Other than that, it's so hipster and quaint - perfect for a cafe spot to do some reading and grab a cuppa. The seating isn't designed for long-term seating and I don't think there was Wifi the last time I went. Parking was also a little painful because the lot is small and street parking was packed on Green St. Other than that and the draft, I would definitely go back for a cookie and a matcha. read more

Open and spacious coffee shop with high ceilings. Has a bit of a moody vibe with the dark grey walls and black tables. There was an interesting choice of music when I was there, not your typical coffee shop music, but it didn't bother me too much. Menu has pretty standard fare and wasn't really extensive. The pastry case was also nearly empty by the time I got there at noon on a weekday. There were tables scattered around the shop and there were a nice mix of people doing work and chatting. More tables could probably be added to a space this big. The latte I got was also very standard but came in a huge mug, so I was very happy with that. Good place to get some work done. read more

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Came here to work since they have wifi but the wifi is so slow aha I couldn't join my morning meeting. Coffee is pretty standard - my iced americano was good but nothing crazy lol. Love that they have ceremonial grade single origin matcha though! read more

The Boy & The Bear - iced americano! V slow wifi I couldn't work from here - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Tried for the first time today with excitement and a glimmer of hope in my eyes to find my next favorite coffee spot! Immediately disappointed when the barista was beyond unfriendly and seemed annoyed at my reviewing the menu. The long sigh she exhaled between each of my orders was my favorite part admittedly. I ordered a simple iced vanilla latte, needless to say it was not worth the $7. Uncomfortable and disappointing experience. Cool ambiance, very quiet and little seating, amazing space overall for reading or working. read more

The Boy & The Bear - an iced vanilla latte with oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love love this place! The coffee is just so good. I was once a Starbucks girlie but I've changed my preferences since. Tried all the coffee places within my vicinity and this is by far the best in Pasadena. The salted caramel latte is a must try and if you show up early enough, try the almond croissant or the chorizo pastry. Super delicious and filling. I've taken all my friends here, even those who've visited from other countries. I always get messages from my friends saying they miss the coffee. On top of that, I've almost always had Rebecca as my barista and she made an effort to remember my name from the first day I ever visited. She makes the whole experience so much better. read more

I recently visited this café and ordered an oat latte, but unfortunately, it was quite disappointing. The roast was weak, and the oat milk made the drink taste watery. I also tried a cream cheese danish, which was even worse. The pastry was lumpy, greasy, and the croissant dough felt doughy no flavor at all. To top it off, the place had a snobbish atmosphere, and the prices were unreasonably high for the quality of food and drinks. I definitely won't be coming back. I also should add that the name rosters is very deceiving since I was expecting the smell of roasting coffee in the air, the decoration is nice but the coffee is lacking and my choice of oat milk made it worse. $15.50 dollars for a medium latte and a pastry read more

A friend and I came by for a cup of coffee on a weekday morning. The cafe has a good amount of indoor seating as well as some outdoor benches and stools, most of it was filled by 10am. If you can grab a seat inside there is a cool mural with a roaring 20's aesthetic and a lot of plants. I ordered an Americano. You can choose whether to have 5oz or 12oz of water added to your double shot depending on how strong you like your cup. I opted for the 5oz cup. The espresso blend was bright, but it wasn't particularly flavorful. For standard LA cafe prices it wasn't the quality I hoped for, but it wasn't bad coffee. Service was fast, but not so friendly. Make sure to tip your baristas people! Food service is tough. read more

It was our first time visiting so I asked for recommendations and the barista told me they just had normal drinks. When I asked if they had any specialties she just told me, we have normal drinks. For such a creatively named store, the menu is lacking. read more

It's a good spot if you need a quiet coffee shop to get some work done. It's in Pasadena, so street parking is what to look for. They have free WiFi. Matcha is good. read more

The Boy & The Bear - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been to the three other the boy and the bear location and the aesthetics are always really nice: bohemian surfer California vibes. The customer service at this location was moderate. They got my order right but completely lacked enthusiasm. I ordered my usual hot americano with one raw sugar and oat milk. I have no complains about the drink . With that aside, I think it's a nice location to read a book or do work as there's plenty of indoor seating and it's fairly quiet. I prefer visiting on a Sunday since there's more parking and it's unlimited. read more

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AMAZING coffee. My friend who lives in the area highly recommended The Boy and The Bear, and they truly have some of the best coffee in LA. I recommend getting the Stockholm Fog - it's the right amount of richness and creaminess. There isn't that much seating if you wanted to come and work here, but I would highly recommend stopping by to grab a coffee to go. read more

The Boy & The Bear - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California

Nice Ambiance. Relaxing vibes, I ordered a Latte with oat milk. I've had better lattes for sure especially for the price. Service was just not friendly. No welcoming vibes, just order and pick up. read more

Love Love their coffee. Superior taste and this review deserves 5Stars... however, I need to get get their attention to help improve their customer service. Customer service is very poor here. I've been a lil patient in regards to this because I understand as a new business it can be stressful and takes a lil time to get in the groove. I'm a huge fan of superior coffee and just here alone in Pasadena we have many options. My experience at this location is that you come in and even if they are not busy they don't greet you, they let me stand at the counter for a few minutes before they even decide to ask if I need help. Please be a lil more curious... Great customer service goes a long way. I work in the area and always out for a coffee-break, but the poor customer service really keeps me away. read more

The Boy & The Bear - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pasadena, California