Bjorn’s Brew
2165 State St. South Salt Lake, UT
Drive-thru Available
Contact: 801-935-4445
WWW.BJORNSBREW.COM
IG @bjornsbrew
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Date Visited: October 31, 2019
Drink Coffee. Save Animals.
You should be saying, “Sorry, I have plans with my dog.” Then, head over to Bjorn’s Brew in Salt LakeCity, UT, and treat yourselves. I was hooked the minute I saw the cute pup on their sign. I pulled in andparked, very excited to learn about them and try their coffee!
I was heading inside when I noticed their spacious patio. It was a chilly Halloween day but I’m sure it’swonderful to sit here and relax in the summer. The inside was gorgeous and clean. You know the feelingwhen you walk into a high-end hotel lobby. They must’ve had a really good interior decorator in herebecause I was loving the minimalist yet cozy vibe. Full of polished wooden tables, large booths, tons ofnatural light, and tons of photos of dogs around the cafe. I even spotted a sign that read, “Trick or Treatfor Kids: Enjoy a Hot Chocolate or Cold Chocolate Milk!!” I found this to be a very generous offer to thechildren stopping in.
I stepped up to the counter where I met Wayne Campbell from Wayne’s World and super-friendlypumpkin! Their real names were Rob and Sam, they were pretty stoked I was passing through. I swearthey had a smile on their face the whole time and I could tell how much they love working here. Sam hasbeen here since this location opened up in the summer of 2018. She ended up helping me with all of myquestions and Rob held down the drive-thru so Sam wouldn’t be interrupted. They were a great duo andexcellent baristas.
Sam told me that Bjorn’s Brew was started in 2008, but changed owners in 2014. Since then it has grownand even opened a second shop, the one we were standing in. It was named after the owner’s dog, Bjorn,an Australian Shepherd. Bjorn’s Brew is local and family-owned with a strong purpose to serve deliciousquality coffee, all while donating proceeds to animal charities!
The Punch Card
Most coffee shops offer punch cards but these were a little different. When you reach 10punches/purchases, Bjorn’s Brew makes a $1 donation to an animal charity in the area. Some of theirmain charities right now are Nuzzles & Co., Best Friends Animal Hospital, Street Dawg Crew of Utah,and Salt Lake County Animal Services. Here’s one of my favorite things I learned! In 2019, Bjorn’s Brewdonated $14,877 to various animal charities! So, make sure you ask your barista for a punch card whenyou visit, and be sure to fill it up! The cards are valid at both of their locations and they are alwayslooking for new charities to support so do not hesitate to reach out to them.
The Coffee
I ordered a regular cup of coffee and it was served in the cutest doggie mug. My coffee tastedexceptionally fresh so I went back up and asked Rob who their roaster was. He told me they use a localroaster called Meridian Coffee Company. They are out of Murray, Utah, and have been roasting since1993. I discovered a plaque on the counter that awarded Bjorn’s Brew for the ‘2019 Best of South SaltLake’ for Best Coffee. The most popular drink while I was there is called the Sinners Latte. This drink is acaramel, hazelnut and vanilla latte with an extra shot of espresso.
The Gingerbread Cookie
Here is a fun fact I must include. They serve a gingerbread cookie with every coffee. It’s their signaturemove and even more impressive is the fact that it’s shaped like a dog treat, but let me reassure you on thetaste. Hands down one of the best gingerbread cookies I’ve had in years! Are you worried your furryfriends may feel left out? Don’t be, the baristas have real doggy bones ready to spoil your pup.
The Food
There is a great selection of cafe-style food options. The cases are full of yummy looking treats likedanishes, muffins, and pumpkin bars. Another great option is the stuffed croissants which soundedamazing. For instance, you could have your croissant filled with; spinach feta, turkey pesto, or evenchocolate. Also, the turkey melt on ciabatta sounded wonderful.
Pet of the Week
Bjorn’s Brew hosts a Pet of the Week contest. It is free to sign up and submit a picture of your pup. Youwill have a chance to have your canine companion featured for customers to enjoy and you will be given aBjorn’s Brew Gift Card! I will have to submit this picture of my family’s dog, Belle, you would loveher! Click here to submit your pup!
The Bathroom
The bathrooms were immaculate. There were two, they were fully stocked, and super clean. I reallyenjoyed the puppy pictures they had hanging in both bathrooms. Great job, I will be ranking theserestrooms a perfect 10/10.
