COME HERE IF YOU LOVE SPECIALTY COFFEE. DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU LOOK FOR: PRETTY LOOKING/LAYERED SUGAR BOMB DRINKS (nothing wrong with that though! Just wanting to help with expectations if you've never been here.) This place serves purely traditional coffee. I'm new to living in this area in LA (I come from Orange County) and have been trying to visit the coffee shops out here. So far, this is THE BEST from what I've tried so far in terms of specialty coffee. (I don't have a long list that I've visited yet) It's quite refreshing actually, to see a coffee shop that's PURELY specialty coffee. No frills or thrills, just traditional basics done well. Decor is great. I tried the emerald series espresso as a flat white (two of them) which is marketed as rare and exotic. I didn't want to read much too much into it at the moment. I was just wanting my caffeine fix. Both together came out to around $17 (oof!) They at least handed us 2 oz samples of coffee. Presentation of the drinks were done well. You can tell that they really care about the craft because we were waiting unnecessarily long on a slow day. I over heard a 'How did that pull?' while waiting. I appreciate the care. read more

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Drove by here a bunch of times and always had on my list to try. Today was finally the day, as I was going to try a different coffee shop, but they had no parking. I was able to nab a spot almost out front for this shop. The workers are nice. Although, the issue I had was the guy making the drinks tried to give my pastry to another customer. Also, there was a female customer he knew that would not stop talking to him. She seemed to be flirting with him and distracting him. Like gurrrrrl, stop you are gonna make him mess up my order and wasting time because he's going slower to talk to you. He already seemed to be behind on orders. read more

Ambiance: it's the original U.S. location for The Boy & The Bear coffee roaster, and the establishment is black color themed, they have plenty of seats indoor and outdoor, overall good vibes Service: very friendly staff, patient with questions and requests Drink: standard menu with seasonal special drinks Mocha Latte - **** creamy and tasty, recommend Chiroso Imperial - *** Pomegranate, Apricot, Jasmine, pour over, bold sour note Price: premium quality, and expect $9+ per drink on average read more

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Finally, I got to try this place out after passing by it each time I come to the Redondo Public Library across the street. This visit I had an iced americano, which was rather smooth. The moment you walk in, it feels welcoming and the barista that was taking the order was extremely kind and polite. She helped my mother (who was with me) decide on a drink, as my mom isn't a big coffee drinker as I am and whenever I try to explain to her... she doesn't seem to understand and she usually just goes for her usual, just regular coffee. I wonder if it was because of the time we got here, but most sitting areas were full, so be aware of that. But, we were able to find a spot, even if it was facing the sun and my back was warm after a while. Definitely a good place to spend an hour while reading a book. read more

The Boy & The Bear - iced americano with caramel syrup and oat milk - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I was very impressed with my order on my first visit. The employees are very welcoming and helpful I ordered a chai tea latte and it was sooo delicious. Every sip tasted like Christmas. I would love to go back and try a dirty chai latte. I bet it will taste extra glorious. read more

The Boy & The Bear - Chai tea latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Friendly crew with great coffee and pastries. They have both indoor and outdoor seating available. I also love their branding- almost bought a bag. read more

The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Ordered a hot mocha latte online two days of my visit to town. The first mocha was the best mocha I have had to date. The second one I had was one of the worst. Both times, the staff did not have the order ready. The first time was all women working and the second time was all men working. Street parking is limited outside and may require a short walk. There is plenty of seating inside and outside. It is clean and spacious inside and the bathrooms are clean and spacious. read more

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The boy and the bear have several locations; however, this one happens to be in Redondo Beach. They have lattes if that's what you want; however, what I seek from here are their emerald class pour overs. These are single origin Columbian coffees that are lightly roasted, which unlocks the natural fruity, nutty, and sweet elements of the coffee bean. It's a unique tasting experience and it's worth checking out! At $9 for the pour, it's not cheap; however, it's worth the price and wait for the experience because I find that the tea-like flavors of the coffee bean are pretty nice. They have some nice pastries and food offerings to pair with your cup as well; however, I was glad to stop by here to get a smooth cup before I drove home! read more

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The Boy & The Bear is a popular local coffee shop in Redondo Beach (just across from Eat at Joe's) with local customers often bringing their kids or dogs. Oddly enough their logo reminds me of the logo from Boba Guys. The shop was originally rebranded from The Fika Company and this Redondo Beach location is the flagship store. The Boy & The Bear places a strong emphasis on store design and each location is named after a different color as this one is called the Black Store. Currently, they have multiple locations in Los Angeles (Redondo Beach, Culver City, Westchester, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, and Gardena) with new shops opening in South Pasadena (Summer 2026) and Little Italy in San Diego (Summer 2026). [Parking]: Metered parking on N Francisca Ave. Otherwise visitors will need to circle around for local street parking. [Atmosphere]: Spacious indoor seating (about five tables) and a bar table & 5-6 small outdoor bench tables and additional cozy outdoor seating. [Menu]: A straightforward coffee menu with only three syrup flavors: mocha, vanilla, and caramel. They also offer teas and various croissants. *** Vanilla latte (to-go & hot - $7.50): No latte art - just a simple hot vanilla latte. It was a solid latte with the right amount of sweetness. *** A nice coffee shop in the South Bay with a good first-date vibe and above-average drinks, but beware of the parking situation. read more

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I ordered vanilla latte and the espresso shot tasted really good. The almond yuzu croissant was also extremely delicious and well done I love the atmosphere inside - very relaxing read more

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Brought a friend to this location because she'd never been to a coffee shop that was painted all black and wanted to check out the vibe. Not too busy on a Sunday mid morning and we were able to order right away. My friend ordered an Americano iced with a splash of milk and I ordered a salted caramel latte with oatmilk. I did ask for a little more caramel because the last time I ordered it wasn't sweet enough for me. We sat at the bar top overlooking the street and it was a beautiful day to sit and sip some coffees. I'll be back! read more

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This coffee shop checked all the boxes. Friendly service, cute chill ambiance, and genuinely great coffee. I popped in after the gym wanting a little treat, and this place totally delivered. You can smell the rich coffee aroma as you're walking up the street, such a perfect welcome. They had a variety of pastries that looked so tempting, but I stayed strong this time. I went with the vanilla latte, and wow... so good. They make their vanilla in-house, and you can taste the difference. My boyfriend got the caramel latte and that one was delicious too. Everything tasted like it was made with love, not rushed, just crafted perfectly. Loved the interior vibe, and I'll definitely be back soon to try the matcha. read more

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Best coffee in town!! Baristas are always super knowledgeable and friendly and make the best pour overs. Try the coffee black for optimal enjoyment and to get the best flavor profile. Sometimes the roast can be pricey but SO worth it and see the pic of the explanation if you're curious why! Comes with a beaker to refill your cup and some ground coffee for an aromatic experience to accompany your coffee tasting. There is one bathroom inside if needed, but mostly street parking which can be tricky depending on time of day but if you're willing to walk 1-2 blocks you'll be fine. Enjoy!! Side note - we also took their pour over course and it was super fun & informative and changed the way we brew our coffee at home (for the better)! read more

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Awesome place, location. Parking is spotty but that makes it a neighborhood staple. Quiet, nice, well decorated location. Beautifully done. Coffee always a beauty to have. Service staff is pleasant and mild mannered. Very respectful!! read more

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Friendly service, excellent coffee. It's not too loud, plenty of comfortable seating.

Came here because I heard they were some of the best coffee in Torrance/Redondo Beach area. Really enjoyed my cup here, and think it does have some of the better coffee in the area so if you love espresso definitely check this place out! I would put it in the "Great" coffee category. If you live in the area or are visiting, definitely add it to your worth trying list. This place has been around for a while, and my friend who lives nearby also regards this place pretty highly, so I'm hoping they continue to see tons of success! Good job Boy and the Bear, and keep it up! Will be sure to pay you another visit soon :) read more

I have always wanted to come here and so happy we finally stopped by. Street parking can fill up pretty quick on weekend mornings since it is in the heart of a beach city. Our cashier/barista, was pretty cool and chatted us up. She was able to recommend us on the most popular drinks and since she built trust, we went with her word. Boy, was she right, our selections were delicious (Latte and Americano). Plus, they use beans from Colombia, which was a plus. Inside the coffee shop, there was plenty of seating available (inside and outside), especially for bigger groups. The shop was clean and had a strong coffee aroma, which was my favorite. It had a relaxing and carefree zone for anyone looking to enjoy a great coffee in the morning, or for remote work. I will definitely be back because I loved their coffee and can't wait to try more from the menu, especially the pastries. read more

Was driving home and decided to make a stop to have a drink while I sit in traffic and came across this coffee spot! I found parking luckily near the entrance. I was immediately greeted and helped! I was a bit nervous because I got there 40 minutes before closing so I expected the baristas to be tired and ready to go home haha. That wasn't the case at all, they were very friendly! As for the items I got, I tried the ham and cheese croissant and I didn't know it had some time of green pepper(?) or veggie. It wasn't bad, it gave it a nice crunch! And the matcha was perfect! So many places over sweeten the drink when matcha was never supposed to be sweet. It was a perfect balance with the vanilla syrup that I added. Overall, it was good and they had comfortable seats to wait on. Most likely I'll be making a stop after work from now on! read more

The Boy & The Bear - Matcha + vanilla syrup and ham & cheese croissant - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Just a nice coffee shop. I had the latte with oat milk. Plenty of space to sit around. Friendly service.

Drove passed by the many time and today, finally made the stop. You have to find street parking as there's no parking lot. Super hip and cozy neighborhood cafe. Read the story about the founder, immigrant from Columbia. Love the story. My daughter is a matcha latte fanatic and she ordered it. She loved it. I got the mango matcha latte, very different and it is delicious. We also shared a guava croissant. It was warmed and it has the r perfect flakiness to it! Friendly cashier , very sweet! read more

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Great coffee, used to come every morning for a vanilla latte until I found out I'm borderline diabetic, sad they don't have any sugar free syrup options and when asked the cashier if it's something they would consider they said it would not happen. read more

Very good coffee but super small servings. Cool inside but loud outside. Maybe they could do a better job separating it from PCH. Very unfriendly and unknowledgeable staff. I asked an employee how may locations they had. She rudely said "I don't know" and walked away. Way too many coffee places to have rude employees and smaller servings. I will go elsewhere for my coffee. read more

So good we went twice in a row! We ordered kids hot chocolate, iced vanilla latte and an americano with an extra shot. All were delicious! We also ordered pastries which were equally as delicious. Highly recommend! read more

The Boy & The Bear - Iced latte, hot chocolate, americano - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This is the first Boy and The Bear location I went to about ten years ago and I had their cold brew, by far the strongest and one of the best cold brews I've ever had. My favorite color is black so the vibe of the store is cool and there's a lot of green plants that really complement the color. Great place to study by the beach and enjoy a nice cold brew. read more

I wasn't too impressed with this place, honestly. I ordered the Stockholm Fog with espresso, which was a blend of chai and mocha. I think the total was $11, which felt pretty overpriced, since a super fancy Starbucks drink costs 7 to 8 dollars. I ended up bringing my drink back over, and asked if there is something else that they could do. The barista (I think his name was Pierce?) was super kind about it and made me an oat milk vanilla iced latte, which was great. While the barista was friendly, given the overpriced nature of the drinks, and the fact that the specialty drinks didn't really wow me, I don't think I would return. I did see that this place offers, coffee workshop classes, which is a cool concept. Pretty pricey, but creative. There's some good seating in this café, and mostly seem to be for people who are working on their laptops. I do like the ambience of this café --- it gives me industrial / artsy Café vibes. read more

Ordered a quad over ice, $7 for what seemed like less than a quad and the espresso was sour. Only stopped by because I was in the area but will not be returning. read more

This is honestly one of my favorite coffee shops, and I've been coming here for a long time. I love the espresso, the sparkling water, the little piece of chocolate, and the way everything is always served. Sitting down and enjoying my coffee here has always been part of the experience. Unfortunately, today was completely different. Nobody even asked if my order was for here or to go. My espresso was handed to me in a paper cup, which completely ruined the experience. I would never choose to drink an espresso from a paper cup if I'm staying at the café. It may seem like a small detail, but those details are exactly what made me love this place. Today, that one paper cup completely ruined my visit. I really hope the staff starts asking customers whether they're dining in or taking their order to go, because that's part of the service that made this café special. read more

My favorite post-Orange theory and yap spot. Enough seating if you're not here during rush hour. Not much space to work on a laptop, but still possible! Great place to catch up with friends. Helpful barista's. I always get the salted caramel with almond milk and reduced sweet. Always hits the spot :) read more

The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This is definitely a place for true coffee enthusiasts. I haven't tried their flavored drinks or desserts yet, but if you want to experience coffee at its peak, with distinct flavors and tasting notes, this is the spot. They do an excellent job explaining each bean they serve from the origin and process to the expected flavor profile -- and they guide you on the proper technique for drinking espresso shots to get the most out of the experience. It's difficult to find a place where the focus is so strongly on the craft of coffee itself, and they deliver it in an approachable and knowledgeable way. I usually feel embarrassed asking how a specific coffee bean will smell but here they make it welcoming. They even offer a small batch to smell so you can experience their signature taste, which makes it easy to connect the aromas with what you'll taste in the cup. read more

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Best almond milk latte. They source great beans and make a high quality brew. Love this place, wish I lived closer.

The place is super cute and there is plenty of seating inside and outside. They have super cute merchandise too that was very tempting! The service was also fantastic! Everybody was super kind and helpful. I ordered an iced matcha latte with almond milk and honey. It wasn't bad, but it was really hard to taste that rich earthy matcha flavor unfortunately. It was a bit more on the pricey side. But other than that we had a great experience. read more

The service was great and fast. My girl and I came for my birthday weekend to kick things off. They had no food to serve so we went straight to the Tea; literally. She got the Bergamot Rose and I got the white peach. Needless to say, my girl found her new herbal tea and my tea was delicious as well. They steep the tea in their own tea bags which means they get premium tea and it also helps that the bag is big which enhances the flavor tremendously. We ended up picking up the same type of Tea elsewhere but it wasn't even close. It reminded me of the Lemon Chiffon Tea we got at a tea service spot. Needless to say, we will be returning. The music was great, but the seats outside look worn off. Other than that, the place gets packed super quick. Parking was easy as it's near a neighborhood and if you don't mind the walk; you can park down the plaza. read more

I saw this place as I was driving to the beach and decided to stop by. It's a small coffee shop on PCH and I love the clean minimalistic dark theme they have going on here, it fits this spot just right. The staff was friendly even recommending a few drinks that I feel were great choices. I ordered their Pumpkin spice latte. Tasted great, honestly reminded me of a pumpkin pie. This is by far the best Pumpkin spice latte that isn't reliant on sugar to make it good. read more

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Very watery, boring tasting coffee with overpowering almond milk. The espresso itself is not good and they let all your ice melt because of how they pour the coffee, making it a milky, yet bitter and watery mess. read more

Just popped in for a quick coffee to warm up and have a smoke good service great coffee, cool ambience it's a great spot read more

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Obsessed with The Black Store! I'd rather head to this location instead of the one up the street from my house because it's the perfect size with indoor and outdoor seating, relaxing vibe and the esthetic is sexy. I'll be returning as often as possible. I wish they stayed open later. read more

The Boy & The Bear - Purchased this cute cup and had them put my vanilla latte in it. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

The staff was very friendly and helpful. My drink was delicious and made with a syrup made in house. Parking is a little rough, but worth it. Will be back. read more

The Boy & The Bear - Hot Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

First time trying the Boy and the Bear. Went to Redondo Beach. The ambiance is super trendy with a cozy, modern aesthetic that's perfect for a coffee date or getting some work done. They had very cute indoor and outdoor seatings I loved the atmosphere, and the service was really friendly too. I tried the latte and a flat white, and both were smooth, well-balanced, and clearly made with quality beans. You can tell they take their coffee seriously. I also grabbed a pistachio croissant. It looked beautiful but was honestly just okay, a little underwhelming compared to the drinks. The croissant was more bread-like and missed that flakey buttery-ness. Still, I would definitely come back for the coffee and the overall experience! read more

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Long time fan of Boy and the Bear! I've actually been here before but didn't realize I haven't reviewed it previously. Great location with plenty of street parking. Excellent espresso as always. read more

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Nice little place to get a cup and hang out. Good music today... a mix of 90s alternative and other toe tapping tunes. Good vibe here. Wish they would close the doors and turn on the A.C. though. read more