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Blue Bottle Coffee Co
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
66 Mint St(between Jessie St & Mission St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Neighborhood: SOMA
(415) 495-3394
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 7 am - 7 pm
Sat 8 am - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
932 reviews for Blue Bottle Coffee Co
Review Highlights
"wonderfully crafted new orleans iced coffee."
(in 67 reviews)
"The Japanese five-light siphon bar."
(in 26 reviews)
"Poached eggs catalan-style also very good."
(in 39 reviews)
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932 reviews in English
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Review from Phoebe R.
Colorado Springs, CO
2/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
Wow Wow Wow even if this coffee wasn't like angel sweat from heaven go to the Mint location to see the awesome contraptions they use to brew coffee.
"Perhaps the most compelling, is the five-light siphon bar, manufactured by the Lucky i. Cremas company of Japan - the first of its kind in the United States...Next is the Kyoto-style iced-coffee apparatus, which produces a delicate, refined, fragrant cold brewed coffee. Last but not least is the one-group San Marco lever machine. Clad in glorious rounded copper, it was our first machine. We think was built in the late 1970s."
Just make sweet love to this coffee already! You will have no regrets. I'm in full-blown stalker mode on Blue Bottle. We are forever friends. Oh god do they love me back?
We went to three different locations - too many times to count over a two week period - and they were all great.
Drinks I tried at various Blue Bottle locations:
Caffe Latte
Hot Chocolate - with TCHO chocolate
New Orleans style iced coffee
Single Origin Drip Coffee
Cappuccino
Stuff I brought home:
Granola
Honduras Yarasquin Farms (whole beans)
I give all those items 5 stars. The staff seemed quite knowledgeable and even the hipster vibe was so fitting it made my day. -
Review from Gloria F.
New York, NY
1/29/2012
This is unbelievably delicious coffee. They do artisinal coffees and lots of other specialty coffee beverages. My friend had an iced tokyo coffee (something like that) which he said was hands down the best iced coffee he'd ever had.
At blue bottle, most coffees are organic and you have your choice of various preparation methods. Paper drip, single origin and some preparations for in house consumption only. I'm just so psyched there's a Blue Bottle in Brooklyn because I can't wait to head over there to check it out! -
Review from Kimya P.
San Francisco, CA
1/22/2012
* So happy right now *
I think this is my favorite blue bottle location. The indoor seating makes up for the less than pleasant walk on Mission to get there. If you can, it's worth eating there and not ordering to go. Being able to enjoy your perfectly crafted drink out of their paraphernalia really adds to the experience. Also, this location offers brunch and siphon pots! The Hayes Valley location most definitely does not have either.
In terms of food/drink quality: their latte has been consistently sweet, creamy, perfect. And their brunch is awesome; everything is made to order. The belgian waffle came out hot; it's incredibly sweet and goes perfectly with a cappuccino. Their poached egg dish has flavors that complement each other perfectly and the portion left me full, but not stuffed: fresh mixed greens coupled with sweet cornbread, spicy sausage and two poached eggs. It was amazing despite the fact they overcooked my egg (and that's saying something!)
I will definitely go back - it was raining so the line wasn't that long (15 minute wait max). -
Review from Wyatt D.
Tempe, AZ
2/8/2012
Coffee is amazingly delicious, they make each cup individually and have different styles and brewing techniques. I only dock a star because the food seemed overpriced. The cheapest snack was a small muffin for $5. Grab one next door at the doughnut shop for a buck, but get the Joe here.
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Review from Adelle C.
Penfield, NY
2/6/2012
Delicious coffee. Can't go wrong with a cup from here.
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Review from Kevin W.
I really really really like their cafe lattes. Just creamy smooth, just the right temperature. And for some reason, adding sugar is not necessary. I'm not a huge fan of their New Orleans iced coffee, just not my fancy. It's too rich for me, for iced coffee I prefer Dunkin Donuts iced coffee, full of sugars and diluted with ice! Other than that, for primo coffee, Blue Bottle is top choice.
Listed in: i like coffee
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Review from Dave S.
Denver, CO
1/22/2012
I don't really know why I keep going here. I like the poached eggs and Acme toast - very tasty and done to perfection. However, there is nearly always a huge slow-moving line (I've stood in it for 20 min), and their coffee isn't so incredible that it's worth waiting in a line like that. I normally drink an Espresso (sometimes a Macchiato), and I find their coffee has huge flavour (good), but bitter after-taste (not so good). Also, there is no WiFi, which is only a problem when I arrive solo, which has actually been every time.
So, I guess I really come here when I'm in the nood to stand in line for a long time, for some OK coffee and no WiFi. Hunh. -
Review from thomas c.
1/31/2012
Used to get this for free at work (not the full menu), but I got a latte here for the first time and it was delicious.
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Review from Paul B.
2/3/2012
The Kyoto iced coffee will knock you on your ass, but you'll enjoy the fall. Powerful to the pint of being hard to get down, but delicious.
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Review from kareem r.
West Covina, CA
12/26/2011
SO overrated.
Sometimes people want to clinch onto something because its so different from everything else and if they like it then they're cooler than you. Forget that. If something sucks, then it sucks.
Blue Bottle your coffee sucks. Chicory in my coffee? No thanks. Two stars for having a cool setup though. Everything else is a gimmick. -
Review from Grace C.
1/3/2012
Being that I don't drink coffee much, I opted to try their Hot Chocolate with TCHO chocolate (which I was told by my friend that it is a local chocolate made right in SF). That was one damn good hot chocolate for $3.50 and they made a heart tulip design in it with the milk!
My friend ordered the Kyoto Iced Coffee which he said was very acidic and different than most other coffees. This may not b the best choice if u have a sensitive stomach. -
Review from Ann S.
12/11/2011 24 Check-ins Here
With Mint Plaza being so close to where I stay, I find myself moseying on over to Blue Bottle quite often. The lines are usually insane and the wait time usually leads to roughly half an hour, but once you get your order, at the slightest first sip, you know that it was all worth the chaos. Deep breath. Exhale. Ahhhhh... Love a New Orleans Iced Coffee with soy or a nice smooth latte.
With coffee equipment resembling wicked flasks, warped beakers, and experimenting test tubes, the Japanese imported siphons are an interesting sight to see.
The quality is definitely on point and all their brewed coffee blends are certified organic.
With Blue Bottle Coffee Co., I'll gladly continue to brave the stampede of coffee addicts in order to suffice my own fix. -
Review from Tony S.
Durango, CO
1/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Outstanding quality! BEST Ham/cheese/poached egg sandwich EVER!
- Eggs poached perfectly
- Special Ham had great flavor
- Gruyere cheese was wonderful compliment
- Béchamel sauce was outstanding
- Thick cut toast done & toasted right!
A bit pricy for a ham sandwich, but it was well worth the splurge.
Coffee was delicious. Viewed the special drip process. It looked very cool (and expensive) but did not get to sample it.
NOTE - our cab driver had a hard time finding the address. We had to help with our GPS. There is no signage (other than a hip-looking blue bottle high up on the corner of the building.) But, the long line is the giveaway. Not many seats. But, they seemed to turnover quickly.
Would go back anytime! -
Review from Miyun C.
There is an aura of superiority in specialty coffee shops that I don't understand. Does your education in the science of coffee preparation entitle you to snobbery?
Regardless, the coffee has no indication of bitterness and the latte prepared with nonfat milk is rich and decadent.
I have tried their coffee on two separate occasions and both times the coffee was lukewarm. Maybe this is the new trend.
I prefer my coffee to be hot! A repeat customer I will be not.
Namaste!Listed in: Java
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Review from Anthony C.
Richmond, CA
1/29/2012
What the hell is a Starbucks? This place is changing the coffee industry. I come here from time to time for a latte and they have not let me down yet. The price is good and the coffee is on point. I love the quiet seating area and the crowd of people that Blue Bottle attracts .
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Review from Tom L.
Sometimes you just need an escape from the rigors of everyday life. My prefered way to escape consists of reading stacks of Nabokov and Bukowski while sipping drinks from Blue Bottle and forgetting the troubles of the outside world. While I can't spend all of my days lost in literary paradise, I try to make it here as often as possible.
Blue Bottle's drinks go so far beyond other coffee shops that there is no real comparison. The food here is as fantastic as the coffee, order both and you will never want to leave.
Bring a book, order a drink, and enjoy some much needed alone time ... you deserve it.Listed in: Best of the best
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Review from Mark E.
Goleta, CA
1/5/2012
As I waited in line here a few days ago I watched one of the baristas preparing a pourover coffee. I decided to order one, and the guy working the counter insisted the one that was already made was mine, and got extremely defensive about it. I ended up just taking that coffee, which wasn't quite as warm as I like. Tasted underextracted, and the beans seemed over-roasted or too finely ground. It wasn't full-bodied, but at the same time it was bitter. Not a great pour. I make a better cup at home.
I also ordered an espresso. Points for it being served with sparkling water to act as a palette cleanser, but I was unimpressed - again, beans tasted over-roasted I think.
I wouldn't come here again on account of the service and the coffee. Was it better than Starbucks or Peets? Sure, but the coffee did not back up the image that Blue Bottle portrays. -
Review from Emily L.
San Francisco, CA
1/7/2012
I've been to a few locations that serve Blue Bottle Coffee, none of which have had a line as long as this location. It was Saturday, around 2pm, but good Lord! The only thing I could think of while standing in line was, "Is one brew at a time a good business model?"
My friend ordered the siphon and I got a regular latte. The siphon coffee was actually really good (and strong!). It is probably one of the only coffees I've ever had that I actually thoroughly enjoy drinking black. However, I don't know if it is worth the price tag. I am by no means a coffee connoisseur though. I actually enjoy McDonalds coffee more than I do Starbucks, but according to some article in some newspaper, McDonalds has better quality beans than Starbucks - so hey, maybe I know what I'm talking about.
The latte was mediocre. In a nutshell, it's a neat thing to experience but I don't understand the hype. Blue Bottle is a bit overrated. Am I going to get a bunch of hate messages now? Eeeep.
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Review from Bailey Z.
It's been a few years since I last had Blue Bottle and my palate for coffee has definitely become more refined. I am no longer satisfied by mediocre coffee chains. I am weary of holiday-themed gingerbread or peppermint lattes. Good coffee doesn't need to be dressed up in artificial flavors. I just want good, simple, coffee. And this is why I love Blue Bottle so much. Freshly roasted coffee at its finest with the best ingredients.
The espresso here is heavenly. The mocha is well-prepared with TCHO chocolate (serious dark chocolate enthusiasts). It's the perfect balance of chocolate and coffee without being too sweet. The latte is just as good. A look around the Mint Plaza location shows that they're serious about their coffee, from the drip coffee sets to the perfectly-made latte art. This location is also a nice getaway from the bustling streets of downtown. -
Review from Christian V.
Oakland, CA
12/11/2011
Ok I used to love this place.
But evidently they are physically unable to make a "dry" Cappuccino. "Sorry I can't foam the milk other than wet"...
Nice
My friend asked for a red eye and they said "well, we think that would compromise the flavor of the coffee, so I'm going to NOT do that, and serve your ish* separately."....
Seriously? who's working for who here?
If I were them I would write in big letters on the bottom of the menu:
"no substitutions, special requests, or alterations will be made.
Go eff yourself
Go make yourself a damn coffee drink"
I thought to myself "damn! I thought I done walked into a burger king just now. Can't I have it my way?"
Flame on... -
Review from Jimmy K.
San Diego, CA
12/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
My recommendation: New Orleans Iced Coffee
At $3.75 a pop for a small cup of iced coffee...Blue Bottle better be gold in a cup! The 3rd wave coffee culture in SF is roaring and Blue Bottle is one of the first and strongest on the scene.
The beans are fresh and everything from the roast to the presentation are carefully and well executed. I've tried straight espresso, cappuccino, and both of their iced coffees (New Orleans and Kyoto)...all amazing.
The only thing preventing Blue Bottle from hitting a 5 in my mind is VALUE! This coffee shop is amazing for taste, customer service, and respect of the craft but $3.75 for an iced coffee (with far too much ice and not enough coffee) is really pushing it. -
Review from Teri Y.
12/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
There's such a strong coffee culture in SF that it makes us a little jealous now that we are back home in Chicago. Blue Bottle Coffee Co does it right in every way with its excellent concept and execution at its espresso spots and arguably offers the best coffee in SF.
The siphon coffee is only available at this Mint Plaza. They have espresso drinks such as latte or cafe au lait, but orders for siphon coffee are prepared by one employee whose sole duty is to siphon the coffee. Sure was interesting to see the funky-looking siphon apparatus that makes coffee seem like an exciting scientific process in itself.
This location features an industrial space with high ceilings and a communal table which we really liked. We were there early on a weekday morning and a long line gradually formed with people stopping by to grab coffee on the way to work.Listed in: San Francisco
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Review from Helicon K.
Union City, CA
1/24/2012 5 Check-ins Here
What can I say?! It's blue bottle! Wait can be long, but I love their coffee! Clean... and simple... their drinks i.e. coffee and the lattes, and their foods such as the pastries are tasty. Saw their waffles and plan to try it in the future. Likewise their iced coffee is fantastic... the New Orleans ice coffee is tasty and I enjoy the atmosphere. Their machine is fantasic and I always visit this place when I meet my friends in the area.
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Review from X Y.
Pleasanton, CA
1/25/2012
My oh my, oh my, oh my. I am always in coffee heaven when I have their lattes. Just so creamy and flavorful. I always pair that with their outrageously delicious ginger cookie. Yes, cookie....just one!!!! At $3 a pop, it'll just be one thank you! LOL.
The day I went, it was late in the afternoon and they ran out of their cookies :(
The line is always out the door. But there's always seating indoors.
This place is definitely a treat. I haven't tried their other locations aside from the Oakland location but I wish there were more locations!!! -
Review from Pammy S.
San Francisco, CA
1/11/2012
what's up with the rude, snippy workers?? I thought this place was supposed to be cool? guess i was wrong..
and my drink was disgusting! it was burnt, and when I asked for a new drink, the girl yelled at me and shoved my old drink back in my direction, spilling it on the floor and all over the counter..... rude! -
Review from Sujan J.
San Francisco, CA
12/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm not a coffee drinker but fell in love with New Orleans iced coffee that I had at The Ferry Building Blue Bottle Coffee Co.
I was near Union Square so decided to get a blue bottle (since I'm not in the city often, when I'm in the city, and if I'm near a good coffee shop I always get a coffee! - always ice).
Wait: I waited 30+ mins like a lot of other yelpers. It took them 2 mins to make my iced coffee as they had the coffee all pre-brewed.
For whatever reason the taste of New Orleans iced coffee I had here was not as good as the ferry building. If I remember correctly, Ferry Building Blue Bottle dripped my coffee at the time of my order and I think that maybe what may have made a difference. (if that was not the case...well I don't know maybe I've been spoilt by Philz coffee lol)
I think I'll have to try New Orleans iced coffee at another blue bottle before I make up my mind as to whether or not I want to get blue bottle iced coffees again. (Maybe their factory branch in east bay??) -
Review from Bernie T.
Brentwood, CA
1/22/2012
A F F O G A T O ! ! ! first time ever and I was sooo surprised. It was so good. Best coffee I've had ever. Next best is coffee from my house that I grind and brew. Will be back for more soon. Best enjoyed with friends.
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Review from Alicia P.
San Ramon, CA
1/21/2012
The line was quite long, but I'm glad we waited. The hot chocolate was one of the best I've tried. It was rich, chocolate decadence without being too sweet. My husband ordered the pricey siphon bar coffee, which was delicate and delicious. The siphon bar brewing, complete with flames, made for quite a show as they made his pot to order.
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Review from Katrina T.
San Jose, CA
1/13/2012
Small hole in the wall place that's always packed with hipsters, I get my mocha or Kyoto iced coffee and bounce right out.
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Review from Snook C.
Orange, CA
12/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
I guess the coffee is good. I love the style of this place and how it is decorated. The long line of people says enough about the quality of the coffee. However, i honestly think that the staffs are a little too snobby. They acted like they're the shit, but seriously, better customer service would be appreciated. I basically stood there at the counter for like five minutes before this one woman decided that she would take my order. There were like thirty people in line. The staffs took time like there's no one in line. I mean why would you be organizing coffee bags when there are a huge line of people?
Beside, that the place was cool. I'm not really a coffee snob and I don't strive to find the best coffee shop in town. I, however, enjoy and prefer good customer service so i'll be chilling at other cafe. -
Review from Derek N.
San Francisco, CA
10/17/2011 2 Check-ins Here
New Orleans Style Iced Coffee.
Pure chicory heaven!Listed in: Powerful Coffee!
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Review from George K.
San Francisco, CA
11/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
Ok so here is the deal, I really like their Coffee. Especially on a hot day I would definitely recommend getting their New Orleans Coffee. One might ask, what is a New Orleans Coffee? It is coarsely ground coffee infused with chopped chicory with a small amount of simple syrup. What can I say simply delicious. But here is the kicker, I can not deal with the line. It is absolutely ridiculous. Put another person on staff during peak hours. I'm
Not even mad, I'm just saying. -
Review from Kevin T.
10/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I usually avoid Coffee Joints with cult followings as a rule of thumb but yesterday in a moment of weakness I found myself inexplicably drawn into the shop sporting the Blue Bottle logo.
Not sure if it was the fact that it was 80 degrees outside (is that even possible in SF?) or if it was the elusive 5 minute window during the day where the line DOESN'T resemble Best Buy on Black Friday but there I was.
One sip of my New Orleans Iced Coffee and I suddenly sympathized with every Cheater who's ever scurried away on a forbidden tryst. I quietly finished my drink and ducked out before an incoming crowd of Hipsters could spot me and point an accusatory finger.
Eventually, I'll get caught and will have to deal with the repercussions of my mocha-induced misjudgments, but until then the Blue Bottle will hold me captive with her exquisite selection of bondages. -
Review from Gemma J.
11/6/2011
Blah blah blah best coffee ever blah blah blah.
I'm not a fan of coffee snobs (or ridiculous lines). I just don't really get it. Call me ordinary.
This is the epitome of the trendy, hipster, overpriced San Francisco establishment. BUT, if you put aside the overwhelming prices, it's good coffee (as far as I can tell), the baristas are often friendly or at least polite, and the venue itself is actually pretty darn sweet. Great for meeting up with your hipster friends or pretending to do hipster things on your iPhone. But seriously, it's an awesome space. I think that's what I like about it the most. And it definitely beats the Embarcadero location. (Though not the SF MOMA rooftop one.) -
Review from Jennifer N.
San Francisco, CA
12/28/2011
Coffee and I have an extremely platonic relationship. I enjoy its aroma and appreciate its flavors, but never ever do I crave or desire it. But the mocha here is something I'd definitely tap. And multiple times too. I'd even possibly consider dating. But we'll see.
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Review from Robert S.
San Diego, CA
1/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
Drinks look good and taste great.
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Review from Carlie D.
Brooklyn, NY
10/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I am a coffee snob.
I am a trained barista with an affinity for good coffee.
Blue Bottle has this good coffee.
I just wish their employees weren't such hipster assholes. -
Review from Lesley C.
West Covina, CA
11/14/2011
Visited SF last weekend and my friend recommended that I try Blue Bottle Coffee so this was our first stop of the day. It was a bit difficult to find but we were able to find it eventually. One thing I learned about San Franciscans, they sure LOVE their coffee because every time I passed by a Blue Bottle Coffee establishment, there were lines out the ying yang!
I ordered their caffee latte and my friend ordered a caffee mocha. I was really considering ordering either the New Orleans Style Iced Coffee or the Kyoto Style Iced Coffee but wanted something hot to start the day. =)
The coffee was smooth and bold. It didn't make any sense to me, though, as to why the only person ringing everyone up was also the only person making all the coffee... There was a whole bunch of other workers but they were doing something else. It just totally slowed down the line.
I do like the ambiance of the establishment and it seems that many people go there to hang catch up with friends or etc. It's not like Starbucks down in SoCal, where most people are just alone and it's like "dead", but with loud music.
The oatmeal did look delicious! Or was it something else... I also like how they use sustainable cups/lids and etc. Looking out for the environment!
I do wish that we had Blue Bottle Coffee down here in SoCal but will most definitely get some more when I visit up north! -
Review from Mike R.
San Francisco, CA
1/16/2012
excellent coffee, excellent food
-2 stars for an absolutely disgusting neighborhood. human feces on the sidewalk just a few steps from the door, trash everywhere.
blue bottle, clean your hood! -
Review from Alon O.
1/15/2012
i would have loved to write a review for this BB location. whenever i visit San Francisco i make a point to visit BB coffee and enjoy their variety of great espressos. however, i was very disappointed to stand in line all the way out side the store and wait for a prolonged period of time for it to move... the only time it has moved was when people left the line in front of me. this happened again later in the day after i walked all the way to the store later in the afternoon. Ladies and gentlemen at Blue Bottle. making a great cup of coffee is one part of the equation for a good business. please take your heads out of your asses and move those lines. i will be honest with you that i am and routing for other independents to compete with you... they will get my business.
