High quality local coffee roasters are few and far between west of the 405. Ones that have ample seating and free wifi are even harder to find. So it’s not a far cry to say that The Boy and the Bear is a gem in a muddy mess of west side traffic that has built up quite a reputation since the first shop opened in Redondo Beach in 2016. But the business started four years prior, when owner Andres Piñeros did a pop up in Colombia, working closely with local farmers to focus on Colombian coffee.

Today, The Boy and the Bear continues to uplift Colombian coffee producers and introducing Colombian coffee culture to the LA coffee market. At any given time they have a few different roasts for pourovers, a classic selection of espresso drinks and half a dozen varieties for whole beans. There are currently three locations, the original in Redondo, a second one in West Culver, and a third in Westchester just a stone’s throw from LAX (which is filling an important void for coffee lovers who travel often). Angelenos don’t take for granted the opportunity to get a solid cup of coffee without having to get onto the freeway.