The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roastery

The Boy & The Bear - Coffee Roastery

951 E Green St, Pasadena, CA

★★★★4.1(176 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This bright, meticulously clean Pasadena spot wins people over with genuinely excellent espresso and pour overs that consistently hit the mark, paired with a refreshingly uncluttered, spacious environment that feels as welcoming as it is Instagram-worthy. The wide windows and thoughtful design make it equally suited for serious coffee sipping or hours-long study sessions, though be prepared—their specialty drinks and house-made syrups come at a premium price that reflects their quality-focused approach.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, laptop-friendly.

Slow sitCraft espressoSpecialty drinksPour overLaptop friendlyTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Josue Dominguez
★★★★★4 months ago

I literally just reviewed them on Yelp but came to give them their flowers on Google also. I can’t say enough about how good all their coffees are. Absolute hits! I’ve been visiting their stores since 2016 and their commitment to farmers, quality and fairness has been there from…

David Franco
★★★★★8 months ago

Great place to drink coffee. The space looks wide open, large windows, welcoming environment, and very very clean. There is no clutter in the space, plenty of space for the customer. Not like many other shops where the employees have the majority of the space in the building…

Arman Ahmed
★★★★8 months ago

Great ambience, and my iced vanilla latte with oat milk was delicious! The price is on the higher side, with $1.25 for the house made vanilla syrup, and disappointingly $1 for milk alternatives, but they do give a discount for bringing your own cup. Be prepared for an almost $9…

Nikki A
★★★★★a year ago

Did not know this place existed ! Nestled in around the corner off green st . It’s so cute inside - love the colors. Nice and spacious with plenty of seating . Ambiance is great . Good for studying or reading a book and hanging with friends. We just got a flat white to try out…

Veronica Parakhin
★★★★★a year ago

I have been here several times over the past few months, and have never been disappointed. The coffee is consistently good, and their cookie with seeds is delicious. I have also made espresso at home with their coffee beans, which are always freshly roasted.

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