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Blue Bottle Coffee
(Now Closed)Coffee Shop, Café, and Breakfast Spot$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and 7x7 Magazine
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Blue Bottle, the well-known name in the Bay Area coffee scene, serves up a creative (and varying) brunch menu seven days a week, in addition to great coffee and a variety of brewing methods on display
The coffee Mecca of the SF tech world. Cappuccino, a New Orleans iced, or a single origin drip will all serve you well. Surprisingly good breakfast. Get any egg dish, or the fruit compote.
E 🤍July 16, 2016They have an amazing affogato 😍😍 creamy and rich of flavor 😴❤. Ifyou are a big fan of ice cream and espresso then this beverage is definitely the right choice for you👌
Kaitlin MartineauMarch 6, 2017Go early to get a seat! Espresso is delicious and if you stick around pass 8, the have the syphon brewing method for show - with the order of a coffee, of course
- Blue Bottle is a well-known name in the Bay Area coffee scene—their Mint Plaza location is the most complete, with a variety of brewing methods on display and an extensive food menu served all day.
Terence ChanNovember 3, 2015Get the New Orleans style iced coffee. It's nicely done. Also got the single source brew; it was a balanced nutty and fruity flavor but I prefer New Orleans. Good oatmeal w/fruit. Pricey. 4/5
- Harry HMarch 9, 2018The avocado toast and waffle are amazing. I like to order the waffle with bacon and the avocado toast with poached egg. Try the syphon! It is a 15 min wait, but it all worth it!
Though most come for the incredible coffee, don't forget about their delicious bunch options like Poached Eggs with Prather Ranch Hot Italian Sausage. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more
Adam FJune 22, 2014So I am not going to write what everyone else writes. We all know it is legit coffee in an awesome location. All I am going to say is that if you like a Piccolo Latte order a SG120. That is all.
Lovely spot in sketchy hood. More blend, less single origin beans nowadays, but baristas make it right. Fancy toys, long lines, loud conversations, high ceilings and one of the best Affogato in town
Marc NgNovember 10, 2016Unassuming place from the outside. Good coffee, even by European standards 😜. Poached egg on toast was good. Friendly staff and fast service even though it was very busy.
Blue Bottle is considered to be the mecca of coffee in San Francisco, particularly in SoMa. And, for good reason. Their coffee will not disappoint, and they also have quite a good brunch on weekends.
Brittany AtkinsonDecember 9, 2013Couldn't wait to go to the famed Blue Bottle as soon as I moved here.The Vietnamese ice coffee is the most beautiful ice coffee I have ever had, smooth and creamy. It's a pricey one but worth it!- Ashley MowreyMarch 12, 2015What can you really say that's negative? This place is a piece of third-wave coffee culture. It's refined, classic, & modern all at the same time. Blue bottle is a genius for design and implementation
Paul FarrellJuly 8, 2015Don't be put off by the extreme hipsters, they're good souls & purveyors of damn fine coffee. Start a conversation, they know their stuff. Excellent flat white, but feel I should have gone for siphon
What to Order: The growing chain is known for its New Orleans–style iced coffee and the SG-120, a single-origin mini latte named after the Japanese glass in which it's served.
David WellsApril 17, 2013A coffee shop for coffee geeks! They make the best espresso I've ever tasted in my life. They've got all kinds of cool coffee contraptions, and something to satisfy every coffee lover I've ever met!
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014Same delightful service brewing up each order to perfection without the impatient New Yorkers panting because they have somewhere to be. This spot was made for California time.
Social News NetworkDecember 5, 2013Even if you don't normally enjoy coffee, Blue Bottle is a must-visit in San Francisco. Their brew is earthy and complex, yet manages to eschew the bitterness that is the hallmark of most coffee.- CollegeFashionistaJanuary 14, 2014Blue Bottle is great for coffee. It is rich in flavor and never disappoints. Try the Ferry Building location to enjoy a great view of the bay while sipping on your coffee.
Colin CharlesOctober 11, 2014The Gibraltar/cortado is good here. As is the affogato on a really hot day. Can get very crowded, but still you'll usually get space to read a book or whip out your tablet/laptop.- ®️October 1, 2014Ordered their Blue Bottle Poached Egg with Ham and it was delicious. The Santa Clara coffee was awesome but a nice kick to start your morning.
Eric FriedmanNovember 4, 2013Try the New Orleans Iced coffee for a staple of this place. Its a crowded, noisy, bustling coffee spot that people love. While online, come up with a billion dollar startup idea + meet your cofounder- Fabio T.June 17, 2016Coffee is amazing, as they're known for, but food here is also unbelievable! Try the toast + poached eggs and add bacon :)
Jana BeranovaFebruary 12, 2015Very good coffee! Cozy atmosphere and nice baristas. Don't forget to buy your own package of fresh roasted coffee for home!
Abby LonnemannMay 13, 2017The affogato is delicious, vanilla ice cream with espresso poured over it. Also try their Giant Steps black coffee - when they say it's "fudgy" they mean it!
Bryan SieberAugust 6, 2014You need to try a siphon out. It's a super interesting experience. Sit by the back to watch them prep it! My girlfriend and I shared a small, it was enough for us.
Ms HeleneJune 6, 2015Almond milk +$1, cappuccino $3.75 =$4.75 for 6 ounce coffee! Lucky it's good. Limited food options but includes eggs, granola and sandwiches. La Marzocco machine.
Definitely my favorite coffee/breakfast spot in the city. Blue bottle is the best! Try the French toast also.
Ahmed AlbaqshiAugust 17, 2014Everything! Specially the mocha! Real coffee! The taste is unbelievable! Its the best coffee I ever tried in my whole life
Jesse DaveyNovember 7, 2022Great coffee especially for America. Their default milk is Oat so make sure to point out if you want Full Cream Instead. Yummy avocado toast.
SAADOctober 7, 2015If you're in San Francisco, you must try their coffee! The most popular order is the latte and the mocha!
I took people's advice and had the New Orleans iced coffee, definitely very good. Their snickerdoodle was also very moist, but a bit small for its cost.
Phil KatzJanuary 13, 2016Wonderful staff, and amazing coffee. But the line can be horrendous. Don't expect to come here to grab a quick cup of joe for the road; there will almost certainly be a wait.
If you haven't been here before, you might think $5 for toast is excessive. Then again, it's the best toast ever. The New Orleans iced coffee is fantastic too.
José AyalaJune 26, 2018Great atmosphere, but for the thousands people that think the same. Hard to get a spot. Coffee is good and prepared with care, but it takes 20 minutes and $11 to get a macchiato and a chia pudding.
Geoff PorterAugust 25, 2011Every coffee drink here is great, like at all Blue Bottle locations, but this has the Kyoto Iced Coffee, which is a must try for any coffee lover. Pour a bit of cream, no stir, no sugar. Smooooooth.
George WallaceApril 11, 2018Gautama roast brewed with the syphon method was great. Really can't go wrong here everything I have tried has brewed extremely well.
Rafi SyedSeptember 26, 2012this place is THE SHIT. we all know about the coffee, but also tasty and well-priced breakfast food. one dish enough to share for a small snack. warning, the water glasses are more like shot glasses.
The New Orleans iced coffee with soy is epic, but the breakfast here is also amazing (poached eggs on toast). If you can't stay for breakfast, get the granola. Best ever.
If you don't want to wait in the giant line, you can hit up the coffee cart right outside the store in mint plaza, just make sure to have a credit card handy because they don't take cash.
Priscilla BulnesDecember 5, 2016The best coffee in SF, sandwiches and toasts are great too. Kitchen is only open before 2pm
Ashley RossMay 7, 2017Delicious brunch items, the Tunisian Baked Eggs where incredible. Well crafted coffee.
JonJuly 23, 2014If you like flat whites (yeah, I know, damn Europeans and Australians ordering off-menu) they will do a great one here if you ask for it.
Faye CartmaleSeptember 9, 2013Don't worry about the queue, join it. It well worth the wait! Coffee is amazing, so is the French toast and poached eggs with polenta. Love this place!
Rich MondorJanuary 31, 2016Wow this place is a coffee lovers dream! Get the syphone coffee of the day. Watch the magic to make this coffee, enjoy the results!
Super friendly staff. Bit a long wait but entertaining enough watching the baristas. Amazing coffee. Great places outside in the sun too.
Do try the siphon! A great coffee experience, with a delicate body and the unique flavors of the coffee shining through clearly and beautifully.
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- Mon–Sun
- 6:30 AM–5:00 PM
(510) 653-3394
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & American Express)
Wi-Fi
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Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dessert
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"The espresso is incredible. The little glass of sparkling water that comes with it is a nice touch."
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"Amazing cold brew & if you have ~10 min to wait, the made-to-order breakfast sandwich is heaven!"
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"Good service, friendly staff, clean facility plus coffee crafted with care and artistically decorated."
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