Bogy’s Hofbrau

Been here twice. Both times the good was very good. Generous portions and very tasty. There was another person on here, @JesseS
, who gave a bad review. Now I am not going to try to say that his meal was not as good, and didn’t warrant a poor review. But he tried to say that Bogy’s did not serve his the Rib eye because he was Asian, making the assumption that Bogy’s is racist. Ha ha ha. That is the funniest thing I have ever heard.
In his shoes I would of certainly been pissed off if one person told me one thing, I ordered something else and then I found they actually had what I wanted in the first place. I would spoke to the manager and let them know what happened. My guess is the first employee didn’t know and made a mistake. Not good. But overall if he would of said something they probably would of made it right for him. But to say they did it on purpose because he is Asian makes no sense what so ever!
Bogy’s is a very good place to eat, good food, good meats, good eats! Enjoy!!!

I have had the the Ribeye Steak sandwich at least 3 times in a row now. Each time it seems it tastes better. Haven’t tried anything else but some of my office mates have tried the pork loin, pork chop & roast beef. They all seem to have enjoyed their meals.

Good food at a reasonable price. I will definitely go back to try some of the other meals on the menu.

Bogus Hofbrau, what kind of place are you running? Really when I ask about the rib eye then whom is taking your orders says to me that hey don’t have it today. So I say fine I will have the roast beef. I get my two bland tasting sides (corn and mashed potatoes and gravy.) 9.99 plus tax. Fountain water is free. Eat tasted like
It was cooked too fast and was not very flavorful. But when I was finished with my meal I decided to go up tithe counter lady that took my money and asked about the rib eye special and asked what days that have it? She said that they have it everyday, but I interjected but not today? She said no sir we have it today. Now I am done playing games, why was I told
That they didn’t have rib eye? Do you think it was because I am Asian? I just want to say that’s messed up. The color
Of
Your skin shouldn’t matter it’s the
Color of your
Money. I am never coming back. I tell all you others go to Redwood City and go to the carver. Much better food and better everything else.

Enjoyed a thin cut rib eye steak perfect amount for a lunch not to weigh you down too much n make you sleepy. :)

Great spot to stop in for a quick bite. Fast, friendly and really good home cooked style food. I was able to substitute mashed potatoes for salads without issue. Super friendly staff.

Love this place. Been going for 2 years
Good service and good deal. Food is always fresh and priced perfectly

Excellent. Very nice. Brings me back to my childhood when hofbraus were big. Turkey was off the hook.

This place is a «dive» in the nice way, a throwback to a nicer and happier era.
Pastrami is really nice. Mashed Potatoes are good.
Lots of options here, but the steaks are like the one’s at Tad’s near Union Square: less tough but not that tasty. (If someone remembers Palby’s in Vallejo, that should give you a good idea.)

For three years I’ve been eating sandwiches in South San Francisco, and in those three years I’ve heard of Bogy’s, but their hours never worked for me until recently. I love a good sandwich and was ready to try what everyone raved about. Bogy’s is located in downtown and offers street parking. The exterior looks more of a restaurant rather than a deli storefront.
After making my way inside, it doesn’t have a deli look to it because it’s in fact more of a sit down place. You do order at the counter but they have a large dining area and food is brought to your table. The menu is a bit intimidating, but I decided on going with their ribeye steak sandwich. I paired my sandwich with their pasta side dish even though all of their sides looked great.
The food is prepared in front of you and you can see them carve your meat or grab a seat. I was feeling a bit hung over, so I grabbed myself a seat and waited about 5 minutes until our food hit the table. There weren’t too many diners, so the service was speedy. Once the ribeye sando hit the table, it looked great. It was a big peace piece of meat, stacked with veggies on a big roll. I took a few bites and I liked it but didn’t love it. The steak wasn’t tender and didn’t pack the flavor I was hoping for. The pasta side was equally average. Not bad but not great.
I was a bit disappointed on my first visit to Bogy’s. Is it my last? Not at all. The prices are reasonable, their menu selection is big, and they offer friendly service. I’ll definitely give them another try, perhaps the turkey or roast beef, which I hear are some of their specialties. It’s not your traditional deli, but there’s great stuff to be had, you just have to know what to order.
Ambiance/​Décor: ³⁄₅
Food: ³⁄₅
Service: ⁴⁄₅
Price: $
Overall: ³⁄₅
Pros:
+ Large menu
+ Meats carved in front of you
+ Known for their turkey and roast beef sandwiches
+ Daily specials
+ Reasonable prices ($ 10 for a sandwich, side, and soft drink)
+ Friendly service
+ Dining area
Cons:
— Ribeye steak is average

Great meat and mashed potatoes place. I’d give them four stars if the veggie side dishes didn’t taste canned and the food wasn’t overly salted. Order your gravy in a bowl on the side. Price is great, staff is friendly and will make you smile. A side dish of fresh, crunchy, steamed carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower can be cheaply locally sourced and is a no-​brainer to cook.

Sandwiches are humungous so I can only eat half. Too bad they don’t sell it by the half. My go to Sammie here is the pastrami which they slice fresh right in front of you. Add a side if potato salad and a can of Kerns guava and I’m happy =D
They also have other hot food options and daily specials. If I’m in the mood. catfish Fridays are pretty good!

For a cafateria type setting it was good. I will eat here again when Iam back in the area.

My friends and I discovered Bogy’s here on Unilocal and tried it for the first time last night… and who doesn’t love some meat?!
I ordered the corned beef sandwich, and while I found it A-​MA-​ZING, I still was able to take home half. I know hofbraus are all about meat, but the cheese on my sandwich was as amazing as the delicious beef, and just as thick!
We also tried the ribeye, chicken, turkey and pork and a variety of sides. The mashed potatoes needed some salt and the corn was cut a little too close to the cob, but the potato and macaroni salads were mighty yummy.
The place was casual and clean with a friendly staff, a TV and lots of seating.
We plan on going back to try the ribs and I’d like to try the pastrami. Each of us ate comfortably for around $ 10, including drinks. I’m also very excited for my leftovers… nom nom nom.

Just ok food, I was in the area. Bogy’s has nothing on Harry’s Hofbrau if you are looking for comfort cafeteria style food. I had a pastrami on rye… they didnt have sauerkraut? That blows. The sandwich was simple but decent. real hand carved tender pastrami. Looks like it used to be a mexican restaurant and they forgot to paint over the murals on the wall. The guy carving the meats had zero personality… not even a hello, and we were the only ones standing there. The girls behind the counter were very nice and thats why they get the 2 stars. might return someday after reading other reviewers that had to try this place a few times before they liked something.

I love Tuesday’s cornbeef and cabbage!
Friendly, cheap, great cooked food.
My only complaint was when I wanted a special, they did not have the exact meal, but they had pretty much everything on the plate that I wanted, and this was not suggested. I was met with a look of «So what do you want?» on that day. Other than that, it has been a great experience, and I eat here when I can.

Hof braus are pretty simple joints… the food sits right in front of you and you get to pick which meat you’re gonna have them carve and toss a couple of sides with it…
We were lookin for something cheap, quick, and filling because it was past 2pm and we were hungry and broke. By recommendations of locals they suggested bogies. Pretty straight forward items, not a whole lot of sides to choose from as far as veggies, either green beans, corn, or mashies… And the usual turkey, roast beef, ribs, or ham…
I ordered the roast beef and you get a big portion, but I thought it lacked flavor. The green beans and corn were sitting in water mushy as to be expected. it was just so-​so…
The man carving was pretty nice as was one of the side servers… the other cashier girl must of just been irritated with us as new customers trying to decide because she wasn’t very happy. The décor reminds me of a taqueria that was once a nightclub. Kinda dark and funky.
I’ll give it another try. Hey, I’m one cheap mofo these days and this is one thing it can fulfill, my belly, but not empty my wallet!

This is one of those places that had warranted several visits before I felt compelled to review it. I’ve tried food here 3 times now and the experience is different everytime.
We went here as a group the first time. I’m always excited going to meat places. I love my protein. I like ribs, steak, chicken, you name it. I got one of those special combos, the tri-​tip. It was okay to my taste, but some of my companions had upset stomach the next day with food they ordered.
I had the ribs for take out one time and it was so salty, very very salty. Somebody must have messed up with sodium measurements that day because all the meat dishes we got was just salty.
My co-​worker got the ribs for take out again from this place and I shared it with him. Now, the meat was just perfect. Not salty but tasty, falling off the bone even.
Along with the meat, for sides you got options for rice, corn, beans, mash potato and even a fruit cup.
The staff here are friendly. I remember making small requests to the guy who cuts your meat and it was granted no problem. The ladies who takes the order and the one at the register were nice as well.
Mixed feelings about this place, hit or miss, depends on the kitchen but sure I’ll come back and try it again.

Came here on my lunch break while I was working cause I saw a coworker eating something from here. Decided to give it a try. First time I ate here, I got a roast beef sandwich and it was ok, 3 stars for the sandwich. 2^nd time I came, I got the spare ribs dinner plate and man was it filling! For ~$ 9 you get a crap load of meat and 2 sides. Very generous amount was given. Will definitely be back!
Service was good, above average. I haven’t actually eaten here but the employees seem friendly.
***Parking***: Street metered parking only! Make sure to pay the meters!
***QUICK TIP***: TRY THE SPARE RIBS DINNER PLATE! TOTALLY WORTH IT!
Cash/​Credit are accepted here.

Bogy’s Hofbrau is one of those rough jewels that would lose all its uniqueness and character if it were polished into a fine gem.
because its off of Grand ave. street parking is fairly easy to find. 50¢ will get you 40mins during meter hours. I heard there’s always a rush during lunchtime, but at 2pm I always find a spot right in front of the restaurant and there’s usually only 1 or 2 customers there.
the door is always open allowing a breeze to come in. unless its a really warm day, bring a light jacket to fend off the draft. also, because of the open door, I always see flies buzzing around the restaurant. I can’t tell you how annoying it is having to swat away flies every minute or so.
I never see new meat come out of the oven which makes me question the freshness of the meat that’s already out there. the meat constantly sits under a heating lamp that does a terrible job at keeping food hot. by the time the meat is carved and on your plate its only warm. halfway through eating… its cold.
the roast beef is very rare. almost as if it were cooked solely by the heat lamp. its very gristly and the dull knifes do very little to cut through the tough connective tissue.
the pastrami is mild and cut fairly thick. two things, in my opinion, pastrami shouldn’t be.
there’s something about the casual atmosphere and the large selection of meat that keep me coming back here despite all the shortcomings. the cheap prices and generous servings make this place an ideal place to eat when you’re looking for good home style food and you’re too lazy to cook.