Pure Bean — Restaurant in Manhattan Beach

Tucked into the heart of Manhattan Beach, Pure Coffee is pretty good. I popped in for a flat white, and even though I had to rush out with it in a to-go cup, the flavor still stopped me in my tracks—creamy, smooth, and layered with notes of marshmallow, lemon, and sweet chocolate from their espresso blend. Dessert in a cup.

I was this close to ordering the almond croissant—flaky, golden, and topped with beautifully toasted slivered almonds—but I’ll be back for it next time. It looked incredible.

They’re rocking Mavam espresso machines, which are not only gorgeous but precision-driven—perfect for making magic no matter who’s behind the bar.

The vibe is clean, stylish, and comfortable. Plenty of seating whether you’re working, catching up with a friend, or just people-watching. They’ve got a bathroom (huge win), and it’s conveniently located next to FedEx, Chase, and some solid local food spots, so you can make a whole little outing out of it.

Even the for-here cups are a moment—total Barcelona café vibes. Can’t wait to go...

I never leave reviews, but Pure is legitimately outstanding. Rarely have I been taken aback to the point where I have to pause when taking a sip of coffee to truly savor it, but Pure is just different. I’ve now been here 5 times and gotten a different drink each time, but every one has delivered. For the quality and value, it’s the best in the area, and I’ve tried them all. Having four shots of very high quality espresso as the default and still keeping costs below competitors is just unmatched. I also don’t have to ask them to reduce the sweetness of their drinks like I do at most other shops. They also have one of the best breakfast burritos, bar none. Absolutely phenomenal all...

Cute coffee shop, very clean and modern. The guy who helped me was nice. The lady, not so much. I came with my service animal today at around 2:30pm. I bought a few drinks with a pastry. I was enjoying my time with my dog (inside of the coffee shop) until they told me that she's only allowed outside. Why wait 20 minutes to tell me that while I'm enjoying my time having coffee and pastry? They could have told me right away about their animal policies. Even if she's a service animal, they won't allow her either. At this point, I'm not happy anymore being at the coffee shop and decided to leave. I'm not planning to come back. I regretted...