Blue Bottle Coffee

Siddig Siddig

Blue Bottle is a vibe! The atmosphere is very modern, clean, aesthetic, and simple. Tried the seasonal golden cinnamon NOLA coffee and browned butter sea salt blondie and they were both to die for. Was there for a while to get some work done and felt very efficient.

SB Duggirala

Awesome coffee! After trying this coffee I understood why Blue Bottle Coffee is a favorite for many people. Coffee is perfectly roasted and brewed and has perfect balance of flavors. I tried their Cappuccino and seasonal special - Date Latte. Both were delicious. They didn’t have indoor seating at this location. However, they have a patio so you can sit outdoors. I felt price is little high when compared to Starbucks. Date Latte was 7$ for a size comparable to Grande. However, the taste of the coffee makes it worth it!

Cal Vin

Great blue bottle location and vibe - tons of space indoor and outdoors to work and has free wifi if needed! Location - right next to spark social, so you can work here and then grab a bite to eat at one of the food trucks! Wifi - Doing a speed test, it has 4mbps down and 0.5mbps up, which should be fine for browsing and work. Coffee - similar to other blue bottle locations and is pretty good. Outlets - only downside here is that I didn't spot any power outlets, so make sure to come fully charged Really like this location and is in a beautiful area.

Ann Kang

WiFi: Yes (open wifi w/o password, you have to provide your email and zip code to access it) Restroom: yes, one Food recommendations: haven’t had anything other than the liege waffle but if you haven’t tried it you should Drink recommendations: I’ve had sweet latte before which was good, and I always like New Orleans-style iced coffee (what Blue Bottle is famous for) but I’ve been ordering warm drinks since it’s slightly chilly every time I walk down to Blue Bottle. Hojicha latte (tastes like matcha latte but with slightly more bitter/green tea taste) was surprisingly very good, and regular latte with almond milk is also good. Review: Clean place facing Spark Social SF. There are four individual tables for one/two people, four-seat area facing the window, and a relatively big table that is able to sit 6 people (though I haven’t seen more than two people use that space). There is also a lot of outdoor seating. I see people with dogs come in and order food/drinks and sit outside and enjoy the weather all the time. I love the liege waffle (I’ve had a ton of these in NY in different locations as well and I’m surprised how exactly the same these taste across the country!). I’ve had latte with almond milk (they charge $1 for almond milk, as opposed to most other places that charge $.50 for almond milk) and hojicha latte. I thought hojicha latte was especially really good.

Joe Darden

Quality craft coffee brand (that has been subsequently gobbled up by a multi-National conglomerate) that serves proper shots. Good to see that the core brand has been maintained in spite of the Nestle acquisition. Quality, consistent products that are artfully crafted by employees who take the craft seriously (can border on pretentious at times). Convenient location very close to the UCSF Mission Bay campus and hospitals.

Jasmine Seah

I was on my way and passed by Blue Bottle so decided to give it a try. Been always wanting to try but not sure what to order. Carlo, who was serving at the counter, was very patient and kind to share his recommendations (making the whole experience pleasant and non-intimidating, esp when not knowing what to choose!), and helped us with our order. What blew us away was his kind gesture to give us a blondie to try and go along with our caffe mocha, which was really a great combo by the way! So thankful and wow, Christmas came early today for us!! 😃

J S

Nice coffee, but I noticed that Samra coffee is served with its name arranged in reverse order of the Amharic alphabet: ra-m-sa. Just a small detail that could be interesting to correct!

Pitchapa K

Vibes is so good especially when it’s spring Great place for work Ice NOLA rate7/10 Service is very nice 👍🏻

Scott Seeley

First visit to Blue Bottle - staff here seemed genuinely warm and welcoming. Food and drink order was provided quickly and as ordered. Saw a few people come in taking advantage of the mobile ordering. Seating, both inside and outside was well spaced so we felt COVID safe. Bathrooms were locked - employees provided code - bathrooms were clean and spacious.

Love the ambience, the coffee and the location! Definitely recommend to stop by and grab a cup of coffee!

Anu Mittal

Love the ambience, the coffee and the location! Definitely recommend to stop by and grab a cup of coffee!

Thip R

This coffee shop is needed in this area. It has a perfect location for people waiting for transit and patients at UCSF.

Sylvain Kalache

Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Espresso was not as good as usual but still fine.

Yasmine Ayadi

Nice coffee shop with a good selection (even for a non-connoisseur like me) and great dairy-free options. Food choices are a bit limited, but the service is excellent and there’s plenty of seating.

Nice location, quick service, good amount of seating.

Nicholas Pun

Nice location, quick service, good amount of seating.

Great coffee (albeit not as enjoyable as another store) but service poor. Clearly not staffed for the rush following the warriors game. A shame as the San Mateo store is excellent.

Great coffee but the food items are second-rate. The breakfast sandwich is barely edible.

Donna S

Plays cold very cold inside. Didn’t have any avocado toast, or protein bites or much of anything..

Nice space and atmosphere. When the drink was ready, the waiter pushed out the cup and spilled everywhere, including my cloth. I grabbed paper towel myself to clean it up and politely asked the waiter to be a bit mindful with the situation next time. Got a very passive aggressive response and no apology. Perhaps it’s because I’m an Asian?

A Samoyed was in line behind me. 🐶🚫 Livestock in a cafe? A manger of Arabica. No one should seek such a hovel for a cup Past a UC plaza, its crushing nondescriptness Would stay put just fine sans 160-ton “Ballast”. No one lingers for Serra. But the yard’s fit for dogs. Serra’s Ballast (2005)

Weiwei Wang (Esther)

Nice space and atmosphere. When the drink was ready, the waiter pushed out the cup and spilled everywhere, including my cloth. I grabbed paper towel myself to clean it up and politely asked the waiter to be a bit mindful with the situation next time. Got a very passive aggressive response and no apology. Perhaps it’s because I’m an Asian?

Kyle Gordon

A Samoyed was in line behind me. 🐶🚫 Livestock in a cafe? A manger of Arabica. No one should seek such a hovel for a cup Past a UC plaza, its crushing nondescriptness Would stay put just fine sans 160-ton “Ballast”. No one lingers for Serra. But the yard’s fit for dogs. Serra’s Ballast (2005)

I have been coming to this location at least twice a week for over four years. This is the first time I have felt this disappointed with both the coffee and the service. Both the cappuccino and the Americano tasted bland and overly diluted. After I asked for a replacement, another staff member (possibly the manager) remade the cappuccino for me. However, when I tasted the Americano, it was essentially just water with a hint of coffee flavor, which was very disappointing. I went back to confirm how many espresso shots are supposed to be in a 16 oz Americano. All the staff members said it contains two espresso shots. I strongly doubt that the first cup was made properly according to that standard. Since they were unwilling to remake the Americano and got very defensive about the quality they delivered, I reluctantly ordered another one. The second Americano tasted normal — just like what I usually order — which further confirms that the first one was not prepared correctly. The customer service is concerning, and the consistency of the baristas’ technique clearly needs improvement. If coffee is sold at a $6–7 price point, it should offer better quality than Starbucks or a vending machine. I have always praised the quality of the cappuccino at this location. However, after this experience, I am no longer sure I am happy to return. Ordering a good cup of coffee should make me happy and ready to start my workday, but now I am not sure this location can provide that same experience anymore. Please remember that every poorly made cup of coffee drives away current and future customers

Was shocked to find a thick black piece of hair (beard), in my cortado. clearly a health and safety concern. The staff did not handle it well. All the reviews about the inability and rudeness of the staff are accurate.

rude barista (male with beard). making a cappuccino shouldn't take 25 minutes, kind of shows his incapability.

The staff working here are consistently some of the worst I've seen in any blue bottle location. I stopped going for a while because simply put, the baristas just suck. Today I went because I ran out of coffee and was rushing out to meet up. The african american barista served me what looked like a latte (I ordered a cortado) and said, "I gave you extra". I asked for a typical cortado, I didn't want a latte because I don't like alot of milk. No apologies, or acknowledgement - just passive aggressive silence. The second drink that was made was also bad - lukewarm and off. I would've asked again but I was on my way to something. Do yourself a favor. Don't come here unless you want straight espresso or black coffee. Don't get anything that takes thought, discipline or skill because the staff severely lacks in all 3. Just another example of the lack of pride and customer service evident in much of the hospitality business across this city.

James C

The staff working here are consistently some of the worst I've seen in any blue bottle location. I stopped going for a while because simply put, the baristas just suck. Today I went because I ran out of coffee and was rushing out to meet up. The african american barista served me what looked like a latte (I ordered a cortado) and said, "I gave you extra". I asked for a typical cortado, I didn't want a latte because I don't like alot of milk. No apologies, or acknowledgement - just passive aggressive silence. The second drink that was made was also bad - lukewarm and off. I would've asked again but I was on my way to something. Do yourself a favor. Don't come here unless you want straight espresso or black coffee. Don't get anything that takes thought, discipline or skill because the staff severely lacks in all 3. Just another example of the lack of pride and customer service evident in much of the hospitality business across this city.

Henry OBrien

Was shocked to find a thick black piece of hair (beard), in my cortado. clearly a health and safety concern. The staff did not handle it well. All the reviews about the inability and rudeness of the staff are accurate.

A K

rude barista (male with beard). making a cappuccino shouldn't take 25 minutes, kind of shows his incapability.