Walk around the Arts District these days and you’ll notice a brew district emerging. And we don’t mean beer, either. The coffee scene is bold and robust, and Bungalow Coffee, located at Charleston Boulevard and S. Casino Center Boulevard, is the latest to ride the third wave, joining well-established Makers & Finders, Golden Fog and Vesta Coffee Roasters.
Bungalow Coffee was founded by couple Ryan and Shannon Matson, whose mission goes beyond caffeinating the patrons who visit their spacious, Insta-friendly spot with its clean, industrial-modern interiors. They want to bring the community together and start a larger conversation—about our city, about ideas, about creating positive change.
And the couple are not new to starting conversations. Earlier this year, Ryan proposed to Shannon via mural—a larger-than-life note with the checkboxes that you pass around in grade school, painted on the side of a building by local artist Tony Castillo. She checked the “yes” box, and the rest is a DTLV love story.
Their love affair continues at Bungalow, where they curate handcrafted coffee from ethically sourced beans with light bites to complement. The baristas are friendly folks who can riff about coffee beans as easily as they can about their favorite music. This is exactly how the Matsons envision Bungalow, by definition a small home made for family dwelling. Come make yourself at home, and maybe even make new friends.
As for the coffee? Well, it’s simply outstanding. From the drip and espressos to the pour-overs, all are made with care. There’s no java dilettante in this bunch. The rosemary latte ($5.50) is a surprising delight, with just a touch of herbaceousness to complement the beans. The menu, compact but inviting, ranges from scones and croissants ($3-$4) to panini ($8) and a charcuterie board ($18). And of course, there’s an avocado toast ($7), practically mandatory for any coffee joint worth its beans.
BUNGALOW COFFEE 201 E. Charleston Blvd., 702-331-4207. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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