BGS Bali Canggu - Coffee Bar & Surf Shop — Restaurant in Pulau Bali

As a professional photographer and aspiring writer I have always searched for that place that becomes a defining time in the journey of my creative lifestyle. I searched for it in LA, New York, and even as far as Tangier, Morocco. Each destination has become a part of my journey and story as an artist, but I was chasing a different time in each of those places. Tangier was where American authors such as Paul Bowles and William Burroughs spent their days writing and socializing in cafes with diplomats and spies back in the 40’s and 50’s. When I went there in search of finding inspiration I most certainly did, but I was chasing a time that had already passed and was not my time or place and that community now has its place in history. Then I unexpectedly came to Bali and found BGS. At first I was unaware of what I was stumbling upon, but sitting here five months later I realize I have found a place that is part of my journey and story as an artist and not that of another time. It’s a place that is leaving a profound impact on me personally and professionally. BGS is more than just a surf shop and coffee bar, it is a community, and the kind I have always searched for. Surfers, artists, designers, writers, photographers, and more. All bringing their unique lifestyle, personalities, and perspectives to an incredible community of people. The staff and community it has created has become my family here in Bali and BGS is a defining place in my life as an artist. Others have had their time and place in history, but for me it is right here, right now at BGS that will be a defining time in mine. Anyone who enters is welcomed with open arms and each brings something new to this amazing community of humans. And it all starts when you enter and realize you’ve found the best cup of coffee in Bali and can’t stop coming...

been to this coffee shop SO MANY TIMES and enjoyed the coffee so much. then suddenly this new girl as cashier (sunday morning shift, 9AM), she served me the first time and already gave me decision NOT TO EVER buy coffee from this shop again.

there was a very nice man server who too k my order and my coffee was ready, I only need to pay and the girl served the new customer who just came and I said “mbak aku udah order, tinggal bayar” and then she said “iya kak sabar, kita emang lagi rame” ?????? ya gue juga tau kalo lagi rame kali. makanya dari tadi diem doang berdiri nungguin. kenapa lo harus jutek gitu ya??

she also told me to stand next to the cashier table and said “berdiri disini kak! biar aku tau” hah?????? APA YA, you didn’t ever wear a mask why would a stand next to you???!

then I paid, and asked for the receipt and then she said “IYA SABAR EMANG LAGI RAME”. why would you show me that attitude?????? then I said “ya emang dari tadi sabar diem aja disini nunggu, kan situ yang jutek”. and then she said “KAK KITA GAPERNAH ADA MASALAH APA2 YA DISINI SAMA CUSTOMER”. she raised her voice high! wow wow wowwwww kerennnnnn bgt lo! are you having a bad day? why did you act this way to your CUSTOMER?!

thanks banget. gak akan kesini lagi. such a bad attitude employee. worst!

the owner, please please if you read this review. please train the attitude of your employee. this experience gave me such a trauma to visit your nice coffee shop. you just lost a...

The coffee shop is actually simple. Open minimalist concept with an exterior that is no less relaxed. This coffee shop doubles as a shop that sells surfing equipment and knick-knacks. So when you enter, on the left you will be greeted by the coffee bar, on the right is the shop area, which is neatly lined up, ranging from glasses, t-shirts, to various surfing accessories. Since I haven't had coffee that afternoon, I decided to order a hot americano in a take away cup. That means if you don't run out, you can take it on a trip. The packaging is adorable. It is equipped with a portable handle that is easy to carry. My friend ordered cold americano in a take away cup as well. What's funny is that it's packaged in a paper cup too. Usually cold drinks must use disposable plastic cups. Here still use paper cups. We both wondered how well this paper cup would hold cold coffee. In my opinion, BGS Bali coffee is pretty good. It feels more common and easily accepted by all circles. No wonder it's always crowded, huh! As long as I sit here, I don't really feel it. Remarkably visitors come and go...