Crema's Take
“The Boy & The Bear's minimalist "Blue Store" design creates a refreshingly clean, light-filled space that feels thoughtfully curated rather than sterile—perfect for both lingering over a pour over and knocking out work. Their coffee is genuinely exceptional with knowledgeable staff backing it up, though expect a slight wait during busy hours since they prioritize quality over speed. If you want a specialty coffee experience that's equally Instagram-worthy and actually delivers on the cup, this is worth the trip to Gardena.”
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 →Beautiful place, such a great feeling that it’s immaculate and clean but without feeling like it’s a hospital. We came in a Thursday afternoon so it was not busy, plenty of space, plenty of light, so quiet. Drinks came out so quickly. Between the three of us, we got the pour…
The coffee was exceptional and the service staff were friendly and knowledgeable. It did take quite a bit for my coffee order since one person was preparing all coffee orders but I could see him very focused and putting so much sincerity in his work. I really loved the space -…
A cozy coffee shop in a commercial area, well designed interior and nice aesthetics for the roastery. The staff is friendly and fast with their services. I ordered the Pumpkin Spice Latte which was rich, smooth, and not too sweet. Just enough hint of pumpkin and cinnamon to…
The Boy & Bear Coffee locations are always designed and built aesthetically pleasing and their new location at Gardena did not disappoint. The “Blue Store” concept has minimalist modern design and with an open floor concept. However, with so many people inside combined with the…
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!
Crema Reviews
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