The Boy & The Bear

With an emphasis on freshly roasted Colombian specialty coffee, Andres Piñeros's mini-chain of coffee shops has brought its delicious, freshly prepared coffee and plant-filled, minimalist cafés to Redondo Beach, Culver City, Westchester and Pasadena—with another outpost soon to open in Sherman Oaks. No matter which location you visit, the beans at Boy & the Bear get roasted three times a week, which makes a major difference in the quality of each cup. All four cafés also have wifi, charging outlets and at least a few couches, and the Redondo Beach flagship having the most space and outdoor seating.