Crema's Take
“The Boy & The Bear takes their espresso seriously, serving single shots with a small dark chocolate cube and sparkling water—a ritualistic approach that reveals the quality of their beans rather than hiding behind milk and syrups. It's an uncompromisingly good coffee spot with fast WiFi and a warm vibe that works equally well for focused work or lingering conversations, though you should know the specialty drinks command premium prices that reflect the high-quality ingredients. The sparse decor keeps the focus on the coffee itself, which is exactly the point.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →We had such a wonderful experience at The Boy & The Bear in Culver City. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and full of character ~ the kind of place where you instantly feel relaxed. The service was absolutely amazing as well; everyone was incredibly friendly and attentive, and…
Really good coffee but super expensive. Syrups are 1.25$ for a couple pumps? I would come back, but this is more like a treat place since it was almost 9$ for one latte.
Its really bare as far as decorations go. Kinda boring but internet is fast. I had the sparkling matcha which was really refreshing. Not sweet but not bitter. Parking is difficult and its next to a rehabilitation center so not the best location but it was good. They dont have a…
Great modern coffee place, high quality indeed. The espresso here served in the best way I found so far in LA, a single shot, small chocolate cube, and small glass of sparkling water. The mix of the three is just perfect, like a local coffee shop in a small village in Italy or…
Consistently great coffee and a solid place to work or relax The Boy & The Bear on Washington is one of the most reliable coffee shops in the area. The coffee is consistently excellent—smooth, balanced, and well-roasted without being overly bitter or acidic. They take their…
Crema Reviews
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