Bogza Coffee

In the words of my teenager, I just can’t even.
So I went to Jim and Patty’s first, on a Saturday before Christmas at ten thirty am, because I am a dork, and the line/​crowd was enormous. They were slammed.
Sigh.
Found this place on Unilocal and thought ok it’s worth a shot.
Plenty of parking. The barista was seated at a table staring into space. When she spotted us out the window she suddenly leapt up and started busily cleaning tables.
There was no one in there. Just her. All alone.
The Christmas music was ear splitting.
The barista was not super friendly or welcoming. Polite yes, warm, no. Not particularly happy to see us.
The food, which looks deceptively plentiful and great on their website, was sparse. When I asked about breakfast sandwiches, the barista pointed to the cooler to the right of the register. There was one lonely breakfast sandwich (called the Tree Hugger) wrapped in plastic in the cooler. Not a bagel in sight. There were a few ham and cheese croissants. Ok then.
Would you like that heated? She asked.
Sure.
Ordered half sweet mochas. With whip. I don’t usually get whip, but I just had a feeling it would be helpful.
Would you like a ceramic or paper cup?
Ceramic.
$ 14 for two croissants and two mochas. There was a little pile of Hershey’s peppermint kisses in a bowl. Nice. Took two.
There are about a half dozen tables and a few pairs of comfy chairs. We chose a window table. It’s clean and modern in there.
Your first mocha is ready, she says.
It was sitting on the counter in its paper cup.
So much for ceramic.
The food and the second mocha showed up on the counter a few minutes later.
Your food is ready, she said, as she walked away. Then she busied herself wiping things. She did a lot of that. Never spoke another word to us.
Coffee buddy noted she COULD have walked it over to us.
I guess cleaning took precedence.
The mocha was ok. Not great. Not bad. On a par with Human Bean if you ever go there.
The croissant was «warmed» on a panini press. It was indeed warm. It was also greasy and squished because it had its life flattened out of it.
It was a sad sad croissant pancake.
Im sure its baker would have teared up. It lost its perfect flaky self that I could tell it had been. Just five minutes before.
We took two more hersheys kisses on the way out.
I might run in here for a mocha in a pinch but I dont think I’d hang here. I didnt feel welcome. We didnt get thanked. There was no effort to relationship build with us. Its not like she was slammed.
Jim and Pattys, Black Rock, Coffee Rush, Longbottom, Java Mamas (Rip), Insomnia. Those are the places I frequent that I love because they’re welcoming, friendly, and try to get it right with warmth and customer service. They make an effort. (* disclaimor, maybe she was having an off day. Reading the other reviews made me wonder about this.)
And they wouldn’t flatten my damn croissant.

**NICE COFFEE HOUSE NEAR CENTRAL STATION**
LOCATION
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Right next to Tri-Met’s Beaverton Central Station, City Hall, and downtown.
PARKING
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Lot, plenty of spaces.
AMBIANCE
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Natural lighting and plenty of spots to sit.
Modern and somewhat industrial.
A bit corporate casual (due to the area), but nice.
Definitely not hipster.
BEVERAGE
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HOT CHAI
Chose decaf since I had my double earlier in the day.
Nicely fragrant, not strong, but good.
RATING: ⁴⁄₅
TILLEUL MINT TEA
I’m into tea lately, too.
Subtle and flavorful.
Added a touch of honey and went well with ginger cookie.
RATING: ⁴⁄₅
FOOD
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GINGER COOKIE (baked and delivered fresh daily by Pearl Bakery)
Solid cookie. Not hard and not soft.
RATING: ⁴⁄₅
OVERALL
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It is quiet here and I got my work done.
Staff was friendly and left me alone.
Not for everyone who wants noise, high energy, and/​or hipster vibes.
RECOMMEND for those who like quiet and modern coffee houses.

If you really, truly love espresso, you gotta try this place out. Don’t come if you’re in a giant hurry and want your coffee in thirty seconds– that’s what Starbucks is for– but if you have three minutes to spare, come here and order a latte, a cappucino, a macchiato– something that will let you really experience the flavors. They use Kobos coffee, which is micro-​roasted, organic, etc. and tastes like heaven in a cup. The baristas were friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is trendy but comfortable.
I’m so glad I came here. I have a new favorite coffee shop to add to my list. :)

Remarkably simple, minimalist interior fosters a good environment in which to focus on work. Their coffee is standard, but I am alright with that. Soft as well as straight back hard chairs here. Seating is pretty spacious. Music is upbeat but not too loud. This place does everything well but nothing perfectly. When I was here there was a rolled up dollar bill presumably used to snort some drug, which prompted an interesting discussion with one of the employees who thought it was mine.

Great cap. A bit of a wait as only one person serving. Did not see any single source coffee which I was hoping for

Very somber experience. LOUD weepy piano music as you come in, employees without smiles, dim lighting. They don’t communicate in between customers. The vibe here is like I’m in a funeral parlor.
On the upside, the cappuccino I ordered was good as was the pastry. The décor is very nice as well. They just need to kick the energy up and improve the atmosphere.

Between a one-​hour public transportation commute to work, an energetic office of varying personalities, and a tedious 9 – 5 social media content posting job, it’s safe to say that I need a little caffeine every once in a while. It has become tradition to stroll on into Bogza nearly every morning with a small group of co-​workers to get our minds right for the day (and maybe a little out-​of-​office gossiping? Oh my!).
The people at Bogza are fantastic, and have always been so! Though I can’t quite recall names at this moment, they know who they are. I mean, probably the worst part about this all is that I can’t remember their names, but they always remember what two drinks I decided between every morning… I thank you all for only slightly making fun of me for my white girl coffee (Iced White Chocolate Mocha’s are good, okay?) and for always remembering what the name of that one iced tea drink I get is… Iced Raspberry Green Tea? Something like that. As long as I say «the tea,» they know exactly what I’m talking about.
Though the hardcore black coffee enthusiasts may learn nothing about coffee from this review, let it at least be known that the people who work here are friendly as can be! Now, on the other hand, if you want a white girl mocha or a flavorful iced tea, then I can totally assure you that you’ll be getting a one of the best in the area at Bogza!

Stephanie always has a smile on her face and is very polite! The coffee is great and the atmosphere is accepting. Facility is very clean and quite. Thank you to a wonderful staff that help my mornings start out the right way

Love the space! It’s got that modern yet industrial look with the concrete floors, exposed (faux?) brick, pendant lighting, nearly floor-​to-​ceiling glass windows, etc. I ordered a 20oz iced americano and you can opt for 3 or 4 shots — either way it’s $ 3 for some quality coffee.
Free wifi, a couple leather chairs, plenty of outlets, two single-​person bathrooms (which were very clean!), and very friendly service. There’s not much to complain about here but if I absolutely had to, I would get more tables! There are only like 7 – 8 tables at the most? The space is smaller than I thought it would be but theres definitely space for a few more tables!
I’m here now and it’s definitely a great place to get some work done. Or write Unilocal reviews.

They open the doors when the weather is nice and it’s right next to a fountain which offers a really beautiful background noise. It’s modern and offers an excellent Portland/​industrial feel with just enough warm wood detailing and cozy seating options to not make it seem stiff or uninviting.

Well I’m sitting here and they are playing folk music. I happen to love folk music so they get a star for that. Beautiful open space, but not pretentious and not over the top. It’s very clean, and the barista who took my order was welcoming and prompt. So that’s four stars now. The fifth star is for my spicy chai tea. Some chai teas leave this heavy after taste but this one doesn’t do that. Bravo!
Another note: It’s in the ‘burbs. It’s a good thing and a bad thing. The bad is that it’s not in walking distance of nice shops or eateries. The good: NO HIPSTERS. Just chill, everyday, you-​and-​me type people.

This coffee place has delicious fresh made coffee and espresso! Located in a convenient location. Very kind service. Love the atmosphere We will definitely be returning several times through out our trip to Oregon.

I love going to Bogza, I walk by there on my way to work and usually get myself an americano. Service is quick and friendly. Way better than starbucks any day!

I work close to Bogza and I absolutely love this place. I consider myself a regular and their coffee, to me, is never bitter with a smooth finish. The baristas are super friendly, inviting, and efficient and the atmosphere is great with a very modern feel! And oh, I’m definitely partial to their cinnamon crowns, SO GOOD!

I love Bogza coffee! It’s delicious, staff is very friendly and it is a very clean place of business. I’ve been twice, stopping halfway between Hillsboro and downtown Portland when taking the Max, perfect location if you’re Maxin it.

Simple, tasty, healthy, slightly pricey and limited food options. Super friendly and informative staff. Clean, open space. Big windows. Great wi-​fi. Will definitely go back for the space. Great change of scenery for me to get stuff done.

I had wanted to check this place out after reading an article on it. They recently changed their hours and are open on saturday which afforded me the opportunity.
The place looks nice and i was greeted by the barista. I had a cappuccino which was very good and she brought it to my seat. The setting was relaxed with some soft music playing. I sat in a comfy leather chair and relaxed and enjoyed my drink.
I will definitely be back and this is a great addition to the area. It’s also right off the max.

Great coffee and nice atmosphere. You can’t see it from the road, so just park and walk towards the max station and keep left.

Bogza is wonderful! Great atmosphere and very tasty coffee! The staff who works there are super sweet! Let’s patronize Bogza often so they can’t leave Beaverton! We need a good local coffee shop! Just can’t wait until they are open weekends!

Absolutely fantastic! I stopped by today while I was waiting for my MAX at the Beaverton Central stop and had a hot chocolate and one of their sandwiches, the Treehugger («Nutmeg spiced cage free egg, organic caramelized onion, wild arugula, and aged white cheddar on ciabatta bread»). My hot chocolate was thick and rich and delicious, and my sandwich was a savory blend of flavors that was both filling and delectable. The staff was friendly, going out of their way to make sure I knew my options and to make sure I had everything I wanted. The space is lovely, with ample seating and wifi (which I believe is complementary, but I didn’t use it, so I can’t say for certain). I definitely have a new favorite coffee shop!