The Boy & The Bear - Gardena

Matcha Mango was very interesting, yet sweet and refreshing. And a regular latte. The place is nice clean and cool. Love the blue. I feel like it’s missing something but I can’t put my finger on it. However they just opened. And I will be going again, you should too!

Absolutely delicious coffee today at boy and the bear Gardena! We have been going to the Redondo location for years, and we are so excited to have the blue store nearby! Coffee was just as good as the other locations and we can’t wait to return!

The blue store. Feels/sounds kinda naked inside with all the echos from the open space. Well appointed equipment on display and fancy coffee ware. This is a serious cup of pour over, high quality, socially responsible sourced beans all finished in a paper cup with our boy & his bear. $9 a cup is a splurge, but it is really good cup of joe.

I know this location isn’t open yet…. But I’m gonna go ahead and give it a glowing review ahead of time because I KNOW this place is gonna rock. I’ve been a fan of TB&TB in Redondo and I’m so excited to see their HQ open within walking distance of my home. I’ve lived in Gardena for over 10 years and I’m happy to see new, awesome and exciting new places open in this area, with boy and a bear being one of them. Our community definitely needs a cool, hip and independent coffee shop like this so it’s been a long time coming. I’ll be supporting as much as I can when it opens. Congrats team and welcome to the neighborhood!

Loved it

We are super excited to have a coffee shop like the Boy and the Bear and they finally opened. The coffee is pretty good and the ambiance is very hipster. Since they just opened, the lines were pretty long but go pretty quickly. The staff are super friendly and the main barista guy is super happy and cheerful which makes the whole experience even better. There's plenty of parking and really easy to find; much better than the Redondo location.

I typically go to big & the bear in Redondo. Excited about the new Gardena location. I was honestly very disappointed. There's a parking lot that was kept closed (I'm sure it will open up for use eventually) but street parking isn't too bad. The workflow is terrible. Everything felt crammed to one side of the room. I don't think it was a very good idea of placing tables in front of the line/register/coffee pick up area. Made the entire section overly crowded while the rest of the shop was empty. (My suggestion would be to remove or at least limit the amount of tables in front of the coffee bar The coffee we ordered was pretty pricey $7.50 I believe for a vanilla latte. It wouldn't have been too bad but the latte tasted very bland and overly milky. Bummer. I was excited for this location too

I'm so happy the Gardena location is finally open! The parking in the area isn't ideal, especially since this location is still pretty new. You'll probably have to find street parking but it shouldn't be too hard to find. The inside of the store is very blue and minimalist. There's ample seating I did although it was pretty full today but people didn't seem to linger too long. The line for coffee wasn't too bad but it did get quite warm with all the bodies inside. The area away from the coffee bar is much cooler. I ordered a matcha latte with vanilla syrup, an Americano for my mom, and a cold brew for my boyfriend. My matcha latte was creamy with just the right amount of vanilla. I also tasted the Americano even though I'm a child and don't prefer drinking coffee without adding oat milk or flavoring, but it was smooth. My boyfriend thought the cold brew was on the and overly bitter side but wants to try a latte next time. I'm excited Gardena has yet another major player in the coffee game. The service was fast and friendly with the cashier offering to answer questions on the drinks and coffee beans. I foresee many more visits to this location.

Location 5/5 Coffee 5/5 Staff 5/5 Craftsmanship 5/5 Aesthetics 5/5 Work space 5/5 Seating 5/5 Parking ........ ok here's the only bad. The parking is a hit or miss , if your lucky you'll get a spot on the side street or out front , but if not your gonna have to do a lil cardio or a few circles around the block to find a space. The line after we entered got soooo busy but for a second day opening the baristas did an amazing job, the line never stopped , they have a good set up of three to make and prepare drinks like a chipotle line. This place will always be packed , and now in Gardena we have. Several diff coffee spots open so this addition to the city is nice You def can bring a laptop and work, it's spacious enough to have a stroller or wheel chair , there several seating option both inside and out , matcha, coffee and tea options! Something for everyone and each drink looks good with in-house syrups made The fresh beans do make a difference, I'm avid coffee drinker and that coffee had my heart racing ( please don't change that) Also what is nice is , if you order for "here " your drink will come in either ceramic of glass as a proper sit down and enjoy Thursday 10/02/2025

Service was excellent. I don't remember her name but she was very friendly. The ambiance was nice with seating in the front and a few tables in the back. My husband and I ordered a mango sunrise matcha and the caramel macchiato. I'd have to say my drink was ok.. I think it could have had more matcha flavor IF I didn't opt in to have more milk added. But there was definitely enough mango flavor and a nice touch with dried mango on the top. I had a sip of my husband's drink but towards the bottom and it was already watered down so I won't comment on his beverage. We spent about $18 for 2 drinks including tip which is a bit pricey. Would I come back? Maybe. But I'm always willing to try new places and glad I got to make a trip here.

Such a beautiful space with an awesome cafe selection of beverages and pastries. I got the mango match with oat milk and two pastries- tomato and spinach. Everything was very satisfying and such a treat. Staff were friendly. Good amount of indoor seating. Street parking only but worth the visit! Looking forward to trying coffee on my next visit!

Coffee was great, matcha was decent. Line was a bit long but staff have it under control. Moves fairly quickly, location is huge with plenty of seating. Definitely coming back for more.

My wife and I were excited to finally try this spot -- the vibe was great, but $9 for a medium coffee? That's wild. I'll admit, it was strong enough to keep me up all day, but until I win the lotto or get a raise, this will be a one-time treat!

Cool little store but horrible parking situation since they had the parking lot closed (I assume this is only during soft opening). Inside is spacious and chic with great drink menu. Cold brew was pretty good. Will need to drop by again after the full open to reassess.

I had ice Carmel latte and a ham and cheese croissant. The ambiance and service was cool but the croissant was not good. The croissant was like a 4/10 and the latte was decent had way better I give that 7/10. To me the coffee was overpriced for how small it was my total was 16.

I absolutely love their new location and staff is still quick but helpful. My favorite items are their caramel latte and Stockholm fog. They have a ton of seating here and I love how light and airy the colors are. However they need to open their parking lot. It would make finding a spot so much easier otherwise the parking is nearly impossible on the street. Also the way they have their cashier setup is awful. It currently puts you into the back corner and the line is congested next to the seats. It would flow so much better if they changed the stand that you see right when you walk in into a glass case to display the baked goods and have the cashier station on top. They could put up more shelves right behind that is needed to display their coffee but I like how it's currently displayed. The current configuration just makes it really unpleasant for those that are staying and drinking their coffee there since you would get bumped into by those standing in line. If they fixed these two issues this could easily be our new favorite coffee place.

The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, offering spot-on recommendations. I tried their signature latte, and it was perfectly balanced--smooth and rich. They also source their beans ethically, which is a big plus. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to work or a place to catch up with friends, this gem exceeds expectations. I'll definitely be back!

Love this new addition to Gardena. Their coffee is smooth, interior is clean and well-designed, and staff are friendly. Their matcha latte wasn't my favorite and understandably so given that they're more of a coffee shop, but the staff was kind enough to let me exchange it for another drink.