The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roastery

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 come back to this spot again if I am in the area.

The perfect spot to stop for a morning pastry + coffee. Outlets, free WiFi, plenty of seating and parking nearby. Only pastries, but a wide selection. Espresso is great and service is fast and the staff is kind + attentive.

Very delicious mocha, and their pastries are really good. Especially the croissant and the guava cheese pastry. Menu is just for coffee, but they always have pastries available next to the register that are 6-7 dollars each. A bit expensive (I got two pastries and a mocha and it ran me 23 dollars), but they are good.

Trash coffee. Can't even taste the coffee in my latte. It was all milk. I'm not comparing to Starbucks burnt trash coffee, I'm comparing to many of the other small coffee shops across the country. Overpriced, flavorless coffee. I'll never come back. The "barrista" was rude and condescending. Took absolutely forever to get my hot latte that was luke warm at best. Pretty design in the froth but you can even see in the color of the froth that there's barely any coffee in my coffee drink. Good luck finding parking too haha.

Nice cozy corner coffee shop. The pastries and drinks were yummy. The best item we tried was the Guava-filled croissant. Parking is a little difficult in this area. They have a couple stalls in the building parking lot. Otherwise, street parking is hit or miss.

Second store visited! I first went to the Grey Store at Culver City, then this one the White Store at Westchester. Parking - Street parking only with very limited space. The shop sits at the corner of a busy intersection. Crowd - not busy 8:30 to 9:30 am on Sunday. Vibe - great! Individual and group seating areas look great for a chat, but not a place for reading or focus work. Coffee - all beans from Colombia. Great balance of sour and light bitterness. I got a nice cappuccino. Pastry - a variety of selections but all large portions.

Good coffee but not much choice. Espresso is a medium roast espresso. No second roast to try out. One Drip coffee choice. Excellent roast and on the lighter roast side. All Colombian beans. Excellent barrister. Good wifi. While I would not make a detour for them, they are certainly a good place to hang out.

One of the best lattes i have tried. The latte also had a beautiful latte of art of Pegasus. The cafe also had good vibes. Good music. The AC was blasting so it was a little cold but I guess it is great place to cool down in the summer

A great place to have your espresso & latte with your wife & daughter. People there are friendly & smiley. My second day in a row. I will come again of course.

First time coming here, lots of people doing work on their laptops. The barista was friendly and asked what she recommend as a first timer here and went with her recommendation. We ordered a Vanilla Latte & an Iced Honey Oat Latte and they were both great! They were both sweet but the coffee was strong and balanced the sweetness. Definitely going back to try the pastries

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.

Came here for a quick midday pick me up. My go to is a cortado with oat milk. Freshly brewed but was pretty lukewarm by the time I had a sip. Overall, decent spot if you're in need of coffee and in the area. I will say, it does look like a great space for work! And street parking is available!

I love coming here! Service is always nice but it can get busy especially on weekends! Ordered the valentines drink for $8 with the tax. So cute and delicious and not overpowering. Inside is also nice and lots of people sit to work.

The servers were nice. The cafe had a nice ambiance it was nice and quiet when I arrived. I ordered myself an iced matcha sweetened with honey. Overall, enjoyed the drink it was a bit more earthier than I normally drink but if you enjoy an earthy umami taste to your matcha. This is the place for you

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).

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.

Great ambience and productive place to work. When we went, the espresso machine was down (which we wanted to try the most) so they only served tea drinks and drip coffee. We tried the Stockholm Fog and Chai Latte with oat milk (extra $1) and the drinks were delicious and perfectly sweet. The service was also very friendly.

Amazing local roastery that brings in all of it's beans from Columbia. Works for me as I love Columbian coffee and it didn't disappoint. First time here and I had a house Cortado which was creamy and had a great mouthfeel and great flavor. Mild but flavorful. They also had an Emerald series at "market" price which let's you try more esoteric limited choices. I love the idea of that. Great for coffee geeks! The two they had available sounded fruit-forward and that's not my favorite being a Northern Italian leaning low acidity/balanced cup type of guy but I'd certainly love to come back and try one given the opportunity. Chill vibe btw and great service- highly recommended for those that love coffee and run from the big box places.

lots of room and quiet space for work/study! the fresa latte i believe is limited time but it was definitely a 10/10 for me. the london fog was okay, a 7/10.

The good: I tried a latte, vanilla steamed milk, garbanzo bean pastry that was spicy and a pistachio croissant. The interior is cool and modern wkth textured walls, a couch lounge area and some window seating. They sell merchandise that are packaged nicely and would make for great gifts just closing clothing, tea and of course, coffee. The steamed milk was surprisingly more interesting tasting than I expected. The vanilla flavor tasted better than average (perhaps made in-house?). The pistachio croissant was beautifully drizzled and sprinkled with pistachios. The bad: I didn't know the vegetable pastry would be spicy so my 2 year old didn't enjoy the surprise. I wish they had more interesting latte syrup add-on options. I don't recall there being outside seating. The latte was okay to me but my husband didn't care for it. The pistachio pastry would've been nicer toasted. It tasted subpar to how it looked. I wish the inner nut paste packed more flavor. The interesting: They have other locations as well.

I always go to the Sherman Oaks location but this afternoon I stopped by here cause I was in the area and I know they have good coffee. First impression not so great cause it took the employee good three minutes to approach me to take my order. She was chatting with another girl at the pick up area. There was no one in line and only two customers sitting and enjoying their coffee, she continued chatting with her until I left with my order. .... The cold brew is delicious here. I only add milk, no sweeteners. Overall this location is nicely decorated and has indoor seating, it has a great ambiance. It's a great coffee shop if you haven't been it's time to check it out.

Coffee was good and the pastry (Guava croissant) that I forgot to take a picture was super moist and delicious. Friendly workers and very attentive. The place is quiet and lots of lots of plants.

Quite possibly one of the best cappuccinos I've had. The espresso was so so so good and the drink didn't taste milky at all. The interior is super cute and industrial-chic.

Me and my wife studied at The Boy and the Bear, and we really loved the experience! The service was quick and easy, and it make sit easier that there's a parking garage with dedicated space for customers! There's lots of outlets, lots of people, and their espresso is so good! The inside is very calming, and I love how they serve even their drinks on a ceramic plate!

We got a book called Cafe Passport Los Angeles and Big and the bear was our first pick of the book Honestly we weren't amazed by the coffee, we didn't even finish it Beacuas the taste was off We got a Nordic cold brew latte and the cold brew had a butter instant coffee taste We also got the chai latte and it tasted really off However the vibe of the coffee shop was so cute and cozy Can't say we will willingly come back for the coffee but def for the vibes

The pastries were delicious. We opted to have them warmed. Drinks were delicious too. We plan to stop by here every time we flight LAX.

Love their coffee bean smell in the cafe. I always respect people who has a lot of coffee bean knowledge l, and the lady who helped me was one of them! I already forgot what she told me but I won't forget the taste of rich coffee! Great place to come with 2 people or single. I don't recommend to come as group. There is no enough people to be seated.

I live around the corner from this place so naturally I had to check it out on my morning walk. The ambiance is cute and the chairs are really cozy, they also have these tables with hand rests that remind me of when I was in grade school so that was nostalgic. The baristas were hustling behind the counter as it was quite busy but they were friendly and helpful. Their matcha was definitely ceremonial grade and the lattes were absolutely delicious but I do think the price was a little steep: $18 and some change for 2 matcha lattes.

The Boy & The Bear has my favorite cold brew on the west side. There are 3 locations and I've been to 2 so far. Cold Brew: strong, dark, bold, and chocolatey. This location is great if you want to study and do some work. I came on a sunday this time and it wasn't busy at all, so it was nice to do some work and study, I also got a chocolate croissant and it was buttery and flakey. There are also lots of chairs, seating, and electrical outlets. The only con about this location is that WIFI is only 2 hours, I think it may be because of the building they're located in which controls the wifi. The Mar Vista location though doesn't have a wifi limit. Parking is better at the Westchester location since there is underground parking available.

Greeted as i walked in . Took about 3 mins for my coffee to be made . Smelled good , love the plants all around .

Drinks are consistently excellent and the ambiance is nice and relaxing. They have wifi and ample seating if you're looking for a place to work for awhile. The baristas are friendly but can be a little slow sometimes depending on how busy it is.

My friend and I were looking for a nice coffee shop to work from at the end of the day and found this one nearby. The ambiance inside is super cute and quiet, and it was the perfect place to wrap up some emails. I'll also preface this by saying that neither of us are coffee snobs at all, so we opted for one for the most basic non-coffee tasting items on the menu, which was a pumpkin latte ($7). The drink was delicious with obvious notes of pumpkin and a nice balance of sweetness, but it was a bit too pricey for me. It looked like there were a lot of great options to try though if you're really into coffee!

Everything is amazing!! They make an amazing dirty chai the atmosphere is welcoming and the workers are always so sweet and patient.

truly the best service & i know coffee shops are all about the drinks but i have to talk about the people first! the baristas are patient, so so kind & will answer any and all questions! their matcha is my favorite in LA & is ceremonial grade! their aesthetic is also incredible! each store is branded with a color & so unique but truly the same quality throughout!

Damn good latte and baked goods. Baristas are on point. Great set-up to sit and enjoy a coffee. Still very expensive.

Ok. Had iced salted caramel latte. It was fine. A big small and a bit over priced. The music selection was a bit all over the place.

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile since I'm close by. I finally popped in today around 3pm on a Thursday and there was a good amount of people in there working and studying. It's a cute little shop inside and the staff was nice. I asked for the most popular latte and the guy recommend the iced vanilla latte. I got it with oatmilk. I wasn't really impressed. I watched him make it and saw him add like a powder. That must be their vanilla flavor which is odd because most coffee shops use vanilla syrup. Well that explains why it tasted like a fake vanilla flavor. It wasn't too sweet but it just wasn't all that. The coffee itself was good. But the powdered vanilla was disappointing for a 7 dollar latte. Street parking available or underground

Very chill coffee shop. I visited on a Monday afternoon and it was easy to find the shop's designated parking: you enter the apartment building and park wherever it says "Retail Parking." Just look for signs that say "The Boy and the Bear" parking, pretty easy and straightforward to navigate! I ordered an iced mocha and it's pretty good. Not too sweet or too strong of an espresso essence (I personally like that). There were about 8 other people when i visited the shop and everyone was respectful and quiet/kept to themselves, I was able to do work and read while I was there for a few hours. There was enough seating for about 22 people give or take. Great place to chill, work, and grab your caffeine fix. The neighborhood itself was also nice and quiet.

For all of you coffee snobs, look no further THIS is it. One of, if not my absolute favorite coffee shop on the westside. SUPERB quality, flavor, and variety. The coffee quality alone takes the cake but as an added bonus, they also have great ambiance & delicious pastries. Great ambiance because there's lots of windows, natural light, beautiful plant decor, large sink in suede couches, high top tables for people watching, and padded benches. Dogs are welcomed and the layout allows for each pup to have its own spacious corner without blocking any walkways. ------------------ Favorites (in order of best to least best): * CHAI LATTE --- THE best chai latte I've ever had. Well balanced, thick and slightly creamy but not over powering in milk. Beautiful blend of spices. * VANILLA LATTE, 1/2 sweetness, oatmilk ($7.00) --- even the oatmilk is steamed perfectly and has a bit of volume/creaminess to it. This is my usual. This is made with a vanilla powder so if you want half the sweetness, it'll also be half the vanilla flavoring which I don't mind at all since the coffee flavor is what I want to shine through. * CAPPUCCINO ($5.50) --- flabbergasted. I can't find a single fault with this cap. Beautifully blended, nailed the addicting bitter coffee note without being sour at all, topped with a perfectly creamy steamed whole milk. Must drink it in their ceramic cups to preserve the coffee taste. Paper To Go cups will only keep the coffee at it's prime for 5 minutes (at best) unless you're going to reheat your coffee in an Ember mug. * DIRTY CHAI LATTE ($9.50) --- great for if you're craving an extra kick of spices & coffee. * MATCHA LATTE --- made with ceremonial matcha grade tea. Not sweetened. Better with whole milk than oatmilk for this one. You can add your own sugar to it if needed. Liked it but I do know of some Japanese tea shops that do a better matcha so i would personally stick with the coffee options at The Boy and the Bear. * STOCKHOLM FOG LATTE --- Is a mocha chocolate & chai latte. The mocha adds a velvet texture to the drink but personally unless you're a huge sweet chocolate fan, the Chai Latte is a cleaner and more novel drink because then you'll get to taste the beautiful well balanced spices. * PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE --- seasonal. Not overly sweet and had a raw authentic pumpkin spice flavor to it that mimicked the chai latte. I still preferred the chai and vanilla latte better but this was a nice change of pace and definitely hit the mark. * BLACK COFFEE --- good but I would rather just make a cup at home with my beans & my machine. FOOD: * Pastries are a hit and miss. * The Apple Danish ($6.50, featured in pic) was phenomenal. When warmed up, it was a crispy croissant with a soft buttery baked apple center. Would get again. * Blood Orange Croissant --- delicious inner filling but a bit dry. Enjoyable but not a must get. * Almond Croissant -- a bit on the dry side. Decent but not a must get. PRICE: * A little pricey but if you're ever in the area it's a "must try" and a "treat yourself" kind of moment * Coffee are ~$4.75-$6.50. Milk Substitutes are $1.00 * Pastries ~$6.50 - $8.00 Service: * friendly staff members. * Coffee always comes out a bit slower than other shops but I really don't mind because the quality and taste is phenomenal. Usually only 2-3 workers. Parking: * 3-4 free curb side parking * plenty of residential parking if you don't mind a short 2-5 min walk. * if you're feeling a little naughty or if you're only ordering takeout, there's a large USPS parking lot across the street that's a 1 min walk away.

Oh man - what a treat to find this gem of a coffee shop out in the Westchester area! I've heard of The Boy & The Bear, but haven't visited any of their locations yet. I was grabbing poke around the area and decided to drop by, and I was not disappointed! I'm a huge fan of single origin coffee. I usually brew pour-overs with my V60 at home, but every once in a while (okay, okay actually quite often..), I'll treat myself to ~*outside coffee*~, which almost always involves espresso because I don't have an espresso machine at home... (yet! Let's manifest that, shall we?) The Boy and the Bear specialize in Colombian coffee beans. When I found out The Boy & The Bear served two different espresso types and had a macchiato sampler on the menu, I had to try it! I'm a bit of a purist, so I tend to order my drinks with no sweeteners or flavoring, so that I could really taste the beans. The Macchiato sampler was amazing. It came with two macchiato samples, one with traditional style espresso and one with modern, two samples of their Colombian chocolate (50% and 70%), and of course, sparking water to cleanse the palate between tastings. Both espressos were great, but the modern style really blew my mind. I spoke with the baristas about which beans these were, and they said they rotate the modern style espresso beans often, but they're always carefully curated and a proprietary blend of the special ones that they have in stock. Even on the menu, they only serve the modern espresso via espresso shot, americano, macchiato, or gibraltar so that you don't ~disrespect~ these special beans with a bunch of milk. The modern espresso paired really well with the 70% Colombian chocolate, and the traditional paired well with the 50%. The modern espresso had a brighter acidity and punchier fruity notes. Both espressos shared a deep complexity. The traditional espresso had more notes of chocolate and caramel, but still had a fruity brightness in the finish. I can go on and on! If lattes are more of your thing, they are excellent here too. I ordered a whole milk latte as well (no sweetener). You can still taste the espresso, but it's not as pronounced. Parking here can get tricky. There's a few spaces in the underground parking garage next door, but it gets taken up quickly. There is plenty of street parking close by, if you don't mind the walk. There's a moderate amount of seating, but it's definitely not for bigger groups. A lot of the seating is bar-styled or smaller tables meant for parties of 2. The vibe here was great. I liked the ambiance, the music was chill, and the baristas were really helpful, welcoming, and amazing at what they do.

Very dangerous living on top of this iconic coffee shop... I truly think they have the best iced vanilla lattes and chai lattes ever. They also have the best almond croissants. We are addicted to this coffee shop because they're consistently amazing and have a distinct taste that makes them stand out from the rest of LA's competitive coffee scene. Their coffee has a rich, decadent aftertaste that is at first, delicately sweet but fizzles into a natural smooth finish.

Loved, loved, loved this place! Green tea and latte were on point! The empanadas wwere delicious and crispy. Well worth the drive and the price was moderate! Service was awesome and the ambiambiance was relaxed.

Probably my last visit to this shop.. ordered online at 8:57am, said order will be ready at 9:15. Go in to the store about 9:10, watch 8-10 customers come in and order while I'm standing there. Some get their drinks before me, all good. About 9:16 I walk up to tell them I had a mobile order just to make sure I wasn't missing it. Told me mine would be next. 9:20 I finally receive my drink and as you can see, it has almost an inch missing from the top. Sorry but for $9 and a 23 minute wait, I need a better experience.

Everyone here is so nice and the baristas are on point. I appreciate how knowledgeable they are and willing to help you decide on a drink you'll love! I always look forward to picking out my pastries from them (they are the best!!). Amazing customer service. I had the pleasure of meeting Ellie, she is the sweetest. This place has the coolest vibe and aesthetic. I just wish they would open earlier and/or stay open later.

great coffee and a very cute aesthetic inside. loved the plants and decor, and the accessibility with their own retail parking garage downstairs. the coffee was solid, and they have so many options to choose from if you want to buy some beans. merch is also very cute everything is a little on the pricey side but all in all it's a nice spot once in a while.

If you like Colombian coffee this is the place for you. I had The Orchid with oat milk (a vegan mocha) and it had the most dimensional flavors I have ever had in a mocha. Delicious!

This is my first visit to "The White Store"... I case you don't know The Boy & The Bear coffee shops each have a specific color theme (Black, White, Grey, Green) which gives each one its own unique personality. But the great customer service and consistently good coffee is something they all share. My friend had the Sparkling Iced Americano, I had a Gibraltar and both drinks were excellent. The staff was very friendly and made our drinks quickly especially with a pretty busy shop. There are plenty of inside seating options and a few outside on the sidewalk. Everything was clean except for the furry a/c vents above the bar, didn't notice till we were leaving so I didn't get a pic. The crowd was a nice mix of families & singles, people chatting & working even a couple of dogs. TB&TB has a welcoming vibe that is very nice to find. Some reviews complain about parking, there is a large free underground parking lot with an elevator to the coffee shop level. But if you don't like that street parking is limited.

came here in the late morning to have a productive solo study session. as an avid cafe studier, I would say this spot is not too optimal for anything too intense since there are no traditional tables (only tiny tiny tables, couches, and bar stools + window seating). I also would not come with more than 1-2 other people since there is not much space to sit together. music plays pretty loudly (and although the playlist is good!), I would make sure you have noise-cancelling headphones. wifi was mostly okay but did drop here and there. all that said, I still enjoyed my experience. it's a super friendly, bright space with good coffee. my nonfat salted caramel iced latte was amazing and exceeded expectations. prices are average for LA. loved that it wasn't too sweet and still had a strong coffee flavor. parking is not too bad, neighborhood parking nearby. I found it easier than their location in Playa Vista area. overall, a good spot to hang near-ish to the airport if you have reading and light work to do.

Their matcha is always delicious! I love bringing my laptop here to get a bit of work done in the mornings.

My day started out fine, I had some business to tend to in the area and once I was finished, I decided to drive around and see what I could find. I caught a glimpse of The Boy & The Bear but I couldn't make out what it was but at that point it had piqued my interest. So I did a 360 around the block and cased the joint once more. Oh my, a coffee shop said I, so I parked nearby and headed on in. Another aesthetically pleasing coffee spot, but unlike so many other places that choose to place photogenic aesthetics at the forefront instead of quality coffee, this spot actually delivers! The barista was very keen to offer up his recommendations and was super nice, and the general atmosphere was very inviting and clean. I decided to go with an Iced Vanilla Latte and a Sparkling Iced Americano. Vanilla latte was a solid choice, but their sparkling americano stole the spotlight! I've had sparkling americanos before, and most of them were not that great, but the ratio of coffee to sparkling water was perfect, and the beans they used really complimented the sparkling water well. I also decided to purchase a bad of guavabanana beans from them, which was promptly finished after two weeks of experimenting with drinks in my own home. Absolutely worth it! The Boy & The Bear is yet another solid coffee joint for me, and if you happen to have one in your area or if you come by this one, definitely give it a try and if you can, go for a bag of their beans! They offer some of the most unique tasting beans I've ever had for sure.

Just a delightful spot with excellent coffees and teas, and even better danishes and other treats! The staff is always welcoming and friendly, and it has good vibes all around with their music and general ambiance. Definitely coming again and again

Fast service, great drinks! The store itself is very aesthetic and clean. I always stop by if I'm in the area.

I'd never heard of TB&TB until one popped up on Ventura Blvd and I said I needed to try them, then I spotted this location on our drive to LAX recently. When we landed back at home I knew I immediately needed to swing by here for a drink. My iced oat latte was yummy! I'll definitely check out their location that's a couple miles from me in the Valley. Service was friendly, but my drink did take a little while to be made.

Was staying near LaX for a few days and stumbled upon Boy & the bear while looking for a good spot for my morning coffee. They specialise specifically in Colombia beans and working with local farmers. I have a heavy bias towards African coffees and didn't expect to like the coffee as much as I did. Their single origin beans are all light roasted and you really get the vibrancy and brightness from each cup. The pour overs are pricey as the two options they offered were 7 & 10 dollars a cup. However if you enjoy good coffee this is a great choice. It's much better than the pour over options at your chain third wave places (blue bottle etc.) They also serve some unique pastries which I didn't try but do look very good as well.

They make the best salted caramel latte I've ever had (hot or iced), but they take FOREVER to make it. Whether you order ahead, are the only person in line with barely any other people in the place, or with a ton of people, expect a drink (even a simple iced latte) to take at least 10 minutes to make. If you have the time, no problem, but if you're in a hurry, order ahead, and order 15-30 minutes ahead of time. Pastries I believe are from The Farm Shop, so always tasty. Some days have better selections than others. The baristas here used to be SO nice and friendly. Now there is one that will greet you when you walk in, another who is cordial but not overly friendly, and one who is miserable. The menu is not overly unique but they make the classics very well. Overall, it's about a 3.5 but giving 4 stars because of the quality of the drinks.

I patronize a few businesses in the area and have seen The Boy & The Bear since it was constructed. I finally decided to walk across the street to give it a whirl. Ordered an iced dirty chai. I knew the quality would be superior to a place like Starbucks. Cost was higher because the product is real chai. The barista asked me to tell him what I thought of it. I couldn't say much after a few sips other than 'good, thanks'. Once I actually got back in my car and started driving, steering wheel in one hand, iced dirty chai in the other, is when it kicked in. That was a really great latte. My only 'dislike' is they are a CARD ONLY establishment. I pay for whatever I can with cash, but I understand that they want to keep their establishment safe, and with the traffic in the area, that's probably their best move. It is a nice, quiet spot. Literally no baked goods to be found, but I wasn't there for that. More dirty chais in the future. Thank you!

This place was dirty. The staff one of them was just angry. The furniture is dirty and old. The place is not great. The coffee was worse than Starbucks. This place was a complete disappointment.