Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee shop · Area 2/MIT ·
Upscale coffee, pastries, beans, brewing equipment, waffles, toast
Upscale coffee, pastries, beans, brewing equipment, waffles, toast
"Blue Bottle’s fourth Boston-area outpost opened at 88 Ames St. in Kendall Square inside the Proto building, with designers drawing inspiration from MIT’s Baker House and incorporating standing tables designed by Alvar Aalto; like other locations it emphasizes plenty of natural light and light wood design elements." - Eater Staff
"Workers at this Kendall Square shop joined a multi-location push to unionize, citing low wages, lack of influence over operations, and perceived disrespect from management. Staff have detailed problems including poor onboarding and training, frequent manager turnover, supervisors who appear apathetic to complaints, and physical facility issues; some employees also allege harassment. The crew formed an independent union to retain democratic control of bargaining and finances, have demanded voluntary recognition by a set deadline to begin contract talks, and say they will move to an NLRB vote if the company refuses." - Erika Adams
"Opening June 7, the Kendall Square Blue Bottle Coffee at 88 Ames St., inside the Proto apartment building, is California’s chain’s fourth Boston-area outpost. The designers drew inspiration from MIT’s Baker House dormitory by Alvar Aalto, and the cafe features standing tables designed by Aalto along with plenty of natural light and light wood. In addition to coffee, customers will find snacks like waffles, avocado toast, yogurt parfaits, and pastries from A&J King in Salem. The new location is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends, and sits practically across the street from the existing cafe Vester." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"I've learned that Blue Bottle Coffee, a California-based chain, has submitted an application to open a fourth Boston-area cafe at 88 Ames St. in Cambridge’s Kendall Square. The proposed nearly 1,500-square-foot storefront would seat 20 (total occupancy 40) and operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week, though a company representative declined to confirm the potential expansion. Blue Bottle first entered the Boston area in February 2018 with a Harvard Square location and later added sites in Downtown Boston and in Back Bay at the Prudential Center. Based in Oakland, the chain operates cafes across California, New York, Miami, and Washington, D.C., and internationally, and is known for its variety of pour-over coffees, espresso beverages, and selection of pastries; the Prudential store also sells Liège-style waffles." - Dana Hatic
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