Boondocks pronounced /‘boon, däks/ or “the boonies” a word coined during the American military occupation of the Philippine-American war (1899-1902), means rough, remote, or isolated country. It derives from the Tagalog word “bundok,” which means “mountain” and refers to rural areas inland, difficult to access due to the mountainous terrain. At higher altitudes in the bundoks, Arabica coffee beans thrive, producing dynamic, aromatic, and flavorful cups of coffee that we love.
Boondocks Coffee Roasters takes immense pride in its Filipino-American immigrant roots, being a minority-owned business. Our primary mission is to shine a spotlight on the rich coffee offerings from the Philippines and showcase them on the global specialty coffee map.
We value our farmers, their communities, and families, aiming to make a positive impact in communities of color both where the coffee is grown and in the states. We prioritize the use of safe and sustainable agricultural practices and partners with reputable green coffee suppliers who share their commitment to ethical labor practices, ensuring their coffee is of the highest quality without any taint of oppression.
Art by @junjundrawdraw
And just like that, we have come to the final show of the school year! These shows began in my dorm room last year, and seeing them now grow into the Westwood Village fills my heart with joy. It is an honor to be able to use my music as a tool to help build community, support charitable causes, and showcase the incredible local businesses in Westwood. A big thank you to @boondockscoffee and @bruinbelles for teaming up with me on this! Mark your calendars and get ready for an incredible grand finale show this Sunday! (Also, make sure to try the Ube Matcha!!)
Sunday, May 24th at 2PM
1087 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Meet our friend Emil - founder of @boondockscoffee ! A quick coffee with him easily turns into hours. From day one, same blueprint: obsess over quality products, design details and building community.
Boondocks hand-roasts single-origin beans sourced direct from farms in the Philippines. Every cup with a story. To Emil and the Boondocks team - we’re so happy you’re part of the KOATJI family 💛 LA friends - stop by and say hi
Growing up in Cavite City, Philippines, summer had a routine. Lunch, then siesta — the whole neighborhood going quiet under the afternoon heat, electric fans humming, curtains drawn while the telenovela played in the background.
Then you’d wake up groggy and sweaty, hair pressed flat against your face, stumble outside into that thick afternoon air yet somehow, the vendor’s cart was always right there waiting at the corner, like it knew. Shaved ice. Sweet corn. A generous pour of sweetened evaportated milk slowly soaking through to the bottom of the plastic cup. Mais con yelo.
That first cold spoonful after a long siesta hit different every single time. It didn’t need to be fancy. It just needed to be cold, sweet, and in your hand.
That memory never really left. We took that feeling — that simple, sweaty, perfect Philippine summer afternoon — and turned it into our newest seasonal latte. For everyone who grew up on this, and everyone who’s about to.
🎥 @april_edqui
What makes pour overs special is how clean and intentional they are. No shortcuts, just water, patience, and great beans.
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It started in our home kitchen — a pan, some green beans, and a dream. Then came the Behmor, the Geisen, the pop-ups, the early mornings sampling specialty black coffee to anyone who’d listen. Now we’re in Westwood, and the journey has evolved into something we’re truly proud of. But through it all, one thing hasn’t changed — we are coffee roasters first. 🤎
Small batches, intentional sourcing, blends crafted with full transparency. Origins from the Philippines, Brazil, Mexico and beyond. Every bean handled with care, every roast a reflection of that original passion.
