Blue Bottle Coffee

Coffee shop · Back Bay ·

Blue Bottle Coffee

Coffee shop · Back Bay ·

Upscale coffee drinks, pastries, beans, and brewing equipment

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800 Boylston St #25, Boston, MA 02199 Get directions

$1–10

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Five Blue Bottle Shops to Unionize in Boston | Eater Boston

"Staff at the Prudential Center location joined a coordinated union drive across several Boston-area shops, arguing that current pay and working conditions make it difficult to afford living in the city and that employees lack meaningful input in cafe operations. Workers reported inadequate training, frequent managerial turnover, managerial apathy about complaints, and facility problems. They formed an independent, democratically governed union to control demands, strategy, and finances, have given the company a deadline to recognize the union voluntarily, and intend to pursue formal NLRB certification if necessary." - Erika Adams

https://boston.eater.com/2024/4/4/24120992/blue-bottle-boston-unionization

Blue Bottle Coffee

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Blue Bottle Coffee Opens at Boston’s Prudential Center | Eater Boston

"Located in the Prudential Center at 800 Boylston St. in Back Bay, this new café from a California-based roaster opens with a community day on Tuesday, July 10 (free coffee; all food and merchandise sales that day benefit Artists for Humanity, and customers can also donate to the charity at local locations), followed by a grand opening on Wednesday, July 11 and regular hours of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily (community day hours 9 a.m.–3 p.m.). The menu follows the chain’s usual offerings—various pour-over and espresso options alongside pastries and Liège-style waffles—while the interior, designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, aims to evoke Danish “hygge” and the exterior envelope was completed by Cube 3 Studio of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The opening continues the company’s recent Boston expansion after earlier locations in Harvard Square (February) and downtown (May) and adds to its footprint across several U.S. states and select locations in Tokyo and Kyoto." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

https://boston.eater.com/2018/7/9/17548312/blue-bottle-back-bay-boston-opening

Blue Bottle Coffee

Neil Anand

Google

Pretty average coffee. Got 2 winter latter and NOLA iced coffee. Found it very mild and diluted. Iced coffee was loaded with ice (water). 2 coffees including tip 17$! That’s almost a meal for 1 person. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ not sure why coffee is so expensive in a mall. There’s no cozy seating, no cafe experience, no privacy, no ambience. But price is high end. Not worth!!!

Nawara

Google

Blue Bottle Coffee at the Prudential Center is one of the best spots in Boston if you care about high quality coffee. The drinks here are consistently excellent. They offer a great variety, from single origin drip coffee to freshly brewed cups and of course a full menu of espresso based drinks. Everything tastes rich, smooth, and crafted with care. They also serve matcha and have a nice selection of pastries if you want something to snack on alongside your drink. For anyone who likes making coffee at home, they sell their coffee bags here as well, which makes it easy to bring the same quality home with you. The only thing to keep in mind is that it is almost always busy. This location draws a big crowd and there is often a line. If you are looking for a quick in and out experience this might not be the place for you. If you do not mind waiting, the payoff is absolutely worth it because the coffee is some of the best around. Overall Blue Bottle Coffee at the Prudential Center is a must visit for coffee lovers. The quality is excellent, the variety is wide, and the atmosphere has that bustling energy that makes it feel like part of the city’s rhythm. It is the kind of café you go to when you want more than just caffeine, you want a cup that has been prepared with precision and care.

Andrey

Google

Beautiful spot with a clean, modern vibe. The latte was perfectly smooth with lovely foam art, and the staff were friendly and efficient. Great place to take a break while shopping in the Prudential Center. Definitely worth the stop for coffee lovers!

Andrew Zullo

Google

The coffee is truly excellent! I placed an online order recently and it went through successfully, but when I arrived to pick up my order, the employee at the register informed me that their Internet was down and that the online orders were not available to them that morning. They asked for the order and then made it quickly on the spot without charging me again; the customer service was very good. I’m not sure how frequently Internet issues occur at this location, so it might have been a fluke, but hopefully they can turn off the online ordering system next time.

Edmond Joe

Google

Such a great place for coffee! Conveniently located in the Prudential Center, Blue Bottle Coffee is right there for you to enjoy. Much like any other coffee places, they offer coffee, expresso based drinks, and pastries. We enjoyed our experience at Blue Bottle Coffee. You will too!

Natalie “K.0.D”

Google

Whilst all the staff were really friendly and i would go back, I got some coffee ground there and it is way too fine which is very disappointing because I live in a country without Blue Bottle, so I can't return it and I also can't even get more for a long time. So this is just a heads up to make sure the staff grind to the correct level if you buy beans here.

Matthew Thomas

Google

Place is solid. Espresso was burnt unfortunately. Blue bottle has a reputation for great espresso and unfortunately this visit was a miss.

Zane

Google

Finally open again. Blue Bottle is one of the best cups of coffee in Boston. This location is conveniently located within the Pru, meaning I can go there without having to brave the weather on cold windy days. The temporary closure of this location over the winter was a major bummer… but it’s open again! Order ahead on the app, otherwise the wait can be long.