Blue Bottle Coffee

The atmosphere of Blue Bottle Coffee. It is a walkable distance from the 12th Street BART station. The Bay Breakfast sandwich and the coffee were very filling. I enjoyed the dripping sauce on the sandwich. This is a great place for getting premium coffee if you don’t regularly visit coffee shops. The service was very quick and professional. The place is very quiet and has tables for people to do some work. I really like the interior of the building. There is a great view of a street.

Blue Bottle Coffee is unique coffee house with a one of an kind experience. The coffee is perfectly roasted. They are excellent for making a robust cup of coffee. The Staff seems to be very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about their products. With my coffee I ordered a banana and pumpkin loaf. Absolutely delicious and definitely will return again to try something else. This is a priceless coffee house that has fine-tuned their craft. Dog friendly. This facility provides easy access for handicap. Great place

Great employees, helpful, honest. Amazing Humans is about as good a complement as I give and they are that.

Great as all blue bottles are! Got great tasting latte with a clean and crisp latte art. Also was able to connect to the internet to get some emails done. Bathroom was clean but had to go thru 2 sets of doors with different door codes but accessible. Only downside is that there is no power outlet to charge your laptop if it drains down to zero! To be honest smart on them as that will force you to leave after a while instead of mooching on their internet for the whole day on just one coffee 😅 I was forced to leave as my laptop ran out of juice so it works.

Coffee is great, but why do the staff lady grt annoyed when I didn’t leave a tip? She let out a big sigh. Apologies I didn’t tip after buying an $8 coffee (forgive me for splurging on myself with nearly half of what I make hourly🫠🫠)

Absolutely my favorite place to have coffee. Their cold brew has a lot of flavor, plenty of rich notes and doesn’t taste watered down, quite unlike some of the other places that serve cold brew as an afterthought. The staff is very knowledgeable and projects a sense of artistry when preparing coffee. My only complaint is their rather unassuming storefront. Unless one is familiar with the area and is deliberately looking for Blue Bottle, they don’t standout and attract attention. But if you do find them, you’re in for a nice treat.

Simply my favorite coffee. Nice modern industrial interior. I get their Hayes Valley beans for home brewing, the best!

This place is usually pretty busy. Drinks range from $4-$6 and they have a fair selection of pastries. Seating is modern and brightly lit. Usually a good amount of people working in the cafe or on work calls. Wait times are what you would expect from Blue Bottle, a little longer than your average chain cafe. But it's worth the extra wait, the quality of coffee and beverages is much higher. Parking can be challenging, there are both street spots and garage spots within walking distance. Navigating the inside of the cafe with a stroller can be tight.

Coffee was so delicious and service quick during very busy morning service. I enjoyed a pastry as well.

This is one of my favorite stops for coffee when in Oakland. I used to go to their previous location at Jack London and the service, and coffee was always awesome. Today not so much, the employees did not greet or make eye contact, can't even say Thanks for waiting we will be right with you guys...although there were only two customers in line but they seemed so pre-occupied to even notice customers were waiting. 6 minutes later the girl finally acknowledges me waiting at the counter. Ordered my regular Mocha they were out of chocolate. Had to try the cherry one and it was not as good. I was a little disappointed at my overall experience here today.

The coffee here is top tier! Just be prepared for two things 1) to wait a little bit (perfection takes time) 2) to spend a pretty penny ( premium doesn't come cheap) Honestly for my tiny mocha $8 it's so worth it for a coffee splurge here and there. Definitely couldn't afford this on a daily or weekly basis but every once in a while it's a treat! Inside is cool a little bit of a stale feel but honestly it kinda reminds me of a work environment type of place that has little distractions and none of the rift raft other coffee shops drag in. Most people coming in here like a premium cup of coffee and aren't in a rush. So super chill and good clientele!

Very nice place to grab coffee and pastries. I tried the NOLA. Iced. It was very good. We also had a lemon poppyseed loaf which was good and a caramel cookie which was delicious. The service is friendly and professional. Loved the atmosphere. Very open and bright yet cozy too.

I'm a Blue Bottle Coffee fan and have been enjoying their coffee you years. This morning I ordered a cappuccino and scone through DoorDash. For $6.35, the tiny size of the scone, though delicious, is just a few bites. I'm disappointed.

Every time I visited the various CAL state locations I've been greeted warmly by the staff, served delicious coffee and they also have a variety of baked goods. Different stores have a variety of seating options.

One of my ways to try new thing is to use the Too Good to Go App. This place popped up for baked goods. The time to pick up was in a range I could do and just so correlated with the morning caffeine need. I decided to order a coffee with my pastry and give some extra business. I was going to go for my standard mocha latte, but then I saw on the board Black Cardamom latte, which wasn't in a the pictures when I researched. The staff is pleasant and when I asked which milk alt went better, almond or oat for this particular drink she recommended the later, which she was right on. the drinks are made fresh. the seating area is modern and open airy. I truly enjoyed my coffee, not bitter and not overly strong, which I liked. On my way out I saw on the board, spiced Nola coffee. (I will be back to try that one) Now the pastries. My too good to go contained two large croissants and scone and a mini loaf, brown butter blondie I think. I warmed it up a bit. I'm don't think I'm a fan of brown butter in general, so I leave that one to the man, next time if it is included. The scone was quite good. The croissants are for my guy. But considering I paid $6 for 4 pastries which about that price for on and they try not to waste food, not bad.

I stopped by here for a quick coffee and bite to eat for breakfast. It's a nice coffee shop, seems like a great place to sit and enjoy coffee while working or meeting up with a friend. I was interested in the New Orleans Style Coffee but I'm not a huge fan of sweet so I wanted to taste the coffee first so the barista was really nice and he let me have a sample. It was really good, bold with hints of chicory and perfect balance of sweetness. I also ordered a breakfast sandwich, it came with egg and cheese, they were out of turkey sausage. It was a decent San which nothing special about it. Overall, I'd go back for their coffee.

This place is definitely on the pricier side for coffee, but it's decent. However I must warn you that the internet here is painfully slow. If you are thinking of getting some work done, i'd suggest giving it a pass. Also, it's worth noting that the surrounding area is sketchy & unsafe. We parked our car just half a block away from this location and unfortunately, it got broken into within an hour (around 11:30 am, nothing visible). So please be cautious if you decide to visit.

Hidden oasis is such a cliche, but it really does apply to this coffee shop. I got their shakerato and really liked it. Super clean and safe inside compared to the chaos of broken glass, homeless people, and litter near this place. Great friendly staff. Would love it if more businesses like would open up and help to revive downtown Oakland and help it bounce back from all the closed restaurants and shops.

The baristas here are laid back and willing to answer any questions you may have on their drinks. I wanted to order the Nola. I typically drink my coffee with no milk or cream. I was going into this order with that same preference but my barista suggested that I try the Nola first to see if it's too strong. I'm glad he asked me because it was stronger than Draymond's flagrant foul. I ended up adding oat milk and the drink was perfect. This place would get a 5 star but I had to knock it down one just because I came here only to study and do work. There are no outlets to charge your laptop, so I just finished my pastry that I bought and left to another place that I could study at.

Great coffee hand food selection. I had a hot sweet latte and a poppy seed lemon pound cake that went perfect together. The coffee wasn't too hot, able to enjoy instantly upon arrival.

For something as well known and 'high-end' like a Blue Bottle Coffee, it felt very strange in there. I met a friend for breakfast and the location had some sketchy characters around the neighborhood. A couple of those people consistently came in and out and tried to "sneak" into the locked bathroom, eventually making it in. The furniture was low to the ground and felt like children's furniture in a play-place. I also feel like there wasn't as many options as there are in other blue bottle locations, though I haven't visited in a while. The overnight chia oats and coffee were good quality though.

Picked up a TooGoodToGo surprise bag today 6/3 and purchased a small cold brew. Was looking forward to indulging in quality coffee and pastry only to be absolutely disappointed in very stale rock hard items in the bag upon returning to my office desk and seeing the bag labeled 5/31. The TGTG app description did not disclose they were saving 3-day old bread/pastries. So awful I could/would not even hand it to a starving homeless person. Tossed in the compost bin. Total waste. Although the cold brew was tasty, I would not return due to the fact that this business would even sell inedible product.

I ordered the Nola cold brew. It was lightly sweetened and just perfect. I'm glad I was able to find some coffee that was open on Labor Day. I missed Blue Bottle coffee and came to visit the area for the long weekend. The service was quick and staff was friendly!

Found this place after crying into my empty coffee cup when I found the closed location in JLS and thought it was gone forever. I love the new (to me) digs... GREAT location, plenty of seating, and same great product! Found parking surprisingly easy and placed our order. Within moments I had my caffeine fix and a warm, buttery chocolate croissant. Took my treasures outside, had a lovely moment on the front patio, and took a carton of iced coffee to go for the long drive home. Home run!

Great coffee and wonderful service. Everyone is very kind and helpful. The baked treats are delicious!

Coffee is excellent. Pricey but excellent. We have been buying it online for a few years now. Great flavor varieties. Our preference is for medium roast, single sources. However, when it comes to MERCHANDISE be CAREFUL! Our experience with the pricey, high-end merchandise online is a disappointment. (We gladly shop at companies, such as Nordstom's, where return policies are favorable to customers.) Blue Bottle return policy is OVERLY RESTRICTIVE. I purchased a mug online and rinsed it before "use". It leaked as I struggled with the awkward cap. Imagine if it was full of hot coffee and it leaked. So we were surprised and disappointed to learn the Blue Bottle policy considers this item "used" because it was rinsed! Therefore, ineligible for return for full credit. What was to become of the returned "unused" item? Resell it to an unsuspecting customer? Blue Bottle makes terrific coffee. But verify before you buy merchandise.

Their prices seem to be much higher compared to their competitors. And their coffee isn't even better! Worst of all most (not all) of their staff at this location doesn't even seem to want to be there. Will look for other coffee shops when in the area again.

Blues bottles Iced Matcha Latte with oat milk and muscovado? Say less, I'm omw! Service is always good and consistent. What more can you ask for?

Great service coffee is sooo good! Parking is a bear but the coffee is worth it you won't regret it

Great coffee with excellent options for pour overs. Austere atmosphere with plenty of seating.

Great coffee as always and I'm glad to have them near the office. Foot traffic is really high though so it was a bit challenging to try and work quietly.

I'm torn. I love the taste of the pour over coffee, and I love the loaf cake. I especially love the pumpkin loaf with chocolate chips. It is pretty darn amazing. I also really like the idea of a fresh pour over for each cup of coffee. But what I don't like is price of a 12 oz cup of coffee and the fact that you cannot get a larger size cup of coffee. 12 oz is the biggest. That means if I wanted a 24 ounce quantity of coffee, akin to a Starbucks venti size, the price would be enormous. Don't be mistaken, I am not especially persnickety about price. But at blue bottle the price versus quantity versus options just don't quite justify making blue bottle My regular coffee shop.

Easy 5/5. I come here every weekend and I'm always left perfectly happy. I usually opt for one of three drinks: The New Orleans, Sweet Latte or Matcha Latte. The New Orleans is their version of a milk based cold brew but what I love about it is that it's actually drinkable and not bitter like most places (lol) it also has a chocolate-like taste to it as well, so definitely keep that in mind if you aren't looking for that! The sweet latte on the other hand is what you might consider a 'traditional' latte but what makes it unique is that it's made with brown sugar. As a fan of sugary syrups, I absolutely love it; it's also never too sweet and has a nice smooth texture to it. The matcha latte is another favorite of mine-- extremely rich and they use the perfect amount of milk. I'm also big on matcha being the right shade of green and this place definitely has that vibrant shade I look for which signals to me that they use quality matcha and that it isn't watered down. Service is always great as well. I usually order on the app and the drink is ready within 5 - 10 minutes. The ambiance is quit nice, too. High ceilings, ample seats and free wifi! Overall, would highly recommend stopping by!

This Blue Bottle location has a great amount of seating. It's a good location for a large group or co-working situation.

Blue bottle. It's been a while since I've been to San Francisco. I think since 2018? And I got to have Blue Bottle then, but this time around I was visiting some family in Oakland. Blue Bottle had a location right down the street in downtown and I thought my family would definitely enjoy it considering they all loved coffee. I ordered a caffe latte and as always and from my memory, it was worth it. It was smooth, and the quality of the coffee is always on point. This shop has a lot of seating, along with plates and cups for water if you want to have it on the side. There were some food but don't expect a lot of options, it was pretty much baked goods. If you've never had Blue Bottle before you should try.

What can I say - the oat milk lattes and cappuccinos are absolutely delicious and the baristas do some great coffee art in every cup. The food options are a little slim, so I'd recommend getting a bite somewhere else. Prices for coffee are on the pricey side, but so good I just can't help myself but come here every time I'm in Oakland.

Consistently delicious, high quality coffee. The employees are also very kind. I also like how this location is never super packed when I visit.

Cool spot, we went with some oat milk latte's.They had my favorite roast, Three Africas, I had to grab a bag to go! Really can't go wrong with Blue Bottle Coffee. Anthonyxibarrax

If this is what downtown Oakland has to offer, I want to keep coming back for more. Located in Old Oakland, near many hotels, this is the perfect morning stop for coffee, pasteries and overnight chia & oats. Love the Nola Cola and the New Orleans style iced coffee. Beautiful spot! I can't tell you the last time I saw a compost on the counter by the trash in a local spot, kudos for that!

Blue Bottle Coffee is the standard for craft coffee. I've loved them for years and they continue to deliver. Their cafes are clean and minimal. The atmosphere is light and inviting. The customer service is always 100% awesome. Their coffee blends are one of the best I've ever had. Take some extra time and enjoy a pour over. You will not be disappointed.

One of the first places I look forward to visiting while out in the Bay. Like any other Blue Bottle it's pretty straightforward in serving a variety of coffee. However this location is really nice

Came here back to back days for coffee. We wanted to switch it up from our normal *other coffee* routine. No line both days (weekend) Found parking right away Was going to order a New Orleans style but was told it was pre-sweetened so went with iced coffee with cream. It was smooth and perfect. Just enough coffee and brilliant in it's simplicity. Price is good compared to other places we've gone to/go to. About $5 bucks a drink. Very good coffee & happy with our pick. Especially when staff is nice, friendly and attentive.

OPEN DURING COVID My views of Blue Bottle have changed ever since the acquisition by Nestle...I feel like the small brick and mortar small business feel is missing and that big corporations will slowly take away from quality. None the less, Blue Bottle still offers a great product...actually one of the only places I know that serves a New Orleans Iced Coffee. They addition of oat milk to their line up also makes the NOLA even creamier tasting! And who can go wrong with a freshly made on the spot sugar infused waffle to pair with the NOLA!?! They have taken precautions during this pandemic to ensure safe serving and touch-less payment. If paying by card you don't even have to touch the pad to enter, just let the cashier know how much and they will tack it on for you.

Great location! Stopped by here for a tea after lunch. Somehow my tea took longer than the two coffee orders after me, but besides that it was a solid experience. Open, spacious and clean like most BB locations. Seating out front. Will be back

Excellent sticky bun and good cappuccino. It would be nice if they served the cappuccino in a reusable cup for those consuming here. But, the biggest drawback of this location is that its FREEZING. Everyone in here is wearing their jackets (not just me), and as I write this I see two guy with their hoodie hoods up. I wouldn't come to this location again without testing the temp inside first.

I love this place, good to stay, but a bit crowded on the date I went. Coffee was good. But the Yuzu sparkling water wasn't recommended.

Some of the more experienced baristas who work here have pulled the tightest and most delicate latte art I've ever seen, and I've been to hundreds if not thousands of specialty coffee shops in my lifetime. I stop and take a picture before I drink each cappuccino or latte, just so I can savor and remember it longer. Really happy indoor seating is back too.

Best coffee I've ever tasted in my life. No comparison. Worth the drive is you're a coffee lover.

I'm not from the Bay Area and I don't, usually, drink coffee so this whole 'Blue Bottle' thing was new to me. But I was with a friend who loves coffee and I didn't want the afternoon to end so I came with. I'm glad I did. I received a coffee experience that felt very Bay Area to me.* From walking in, the vibe hits you: minimal and serious. I was ready to encounter some serious attitude but then the strangest thing happened: the barista smiled and welcomed us. She asked if we had any questions. I did but I was too coffee-intimidated to ask so I relied on my reading comprehension skills to do the rest. I spied some baked goods but refrained from ordering one. I'd just had a gluten-tinged lunch. I didn't want to press my luck by diving back in that pool. I will say, though: the chocolate cookie thing looked incredible. Intrigued by the description, I ordered the Three Africas. I was told it would be right up and that they'd find me outside to deliver my order. Right on. Outside the shop, I felt like I was back in Brooklyn... back when ladies were living single not the ridiculousness it is now. I digress... I was chilling at my table, bags splayed out on the wide sidewalk, getting into a deep conversation with my friend when my coffee came out. It was served in a glass cup (fancy!) and the aromas were very pleasant. The coffee description promised 'golden raisin, winey blueberry and lemon zest' and I smelled/tasted all three. The blend wasn't at all bitter. Instead, it was bright, citrusy and very drinkable. I'd been scared away from adding sugar and cream, lest I be seen as a couthless ogre. The thing is, it didn't need anything. It was perfect as is. For a non-coffee drinker, this is high praise. Coffee drinkers don't need me to tell them to come here. They're already fans. For the non-coffee drinking coffee drinkers, this spot will turn you around. Much like crowds tend to cajole people into finding a beer or wine that they like, before writing off coffee entirely, have some from Blue Bottle. I bet you'll become a fan. *Artisan. Tech-y. Pricey. Cultured.

Perfect spot close by our hotel at the Courtyard by Marriott on Broadway. Love there cappuccino, & esp the sea salt caramel, choc chip cookies. I forgot to take a pics sorry lol. I'll def be back though.

I'm on a quest to sample all Blue Bottles in the Bay before I move (whether or not it will happen is TBD lol). This spot in Old Oakland is lovely! They have two rows of spacious tables and a ton of natural light: perfect for reading or working. The drinks are set since it's a chain; sadly, they don't have my favorite OJI, but New Orleans is quite good too. The drawback of this coffee shop (and most other Blue Bottles) is the absence of outlets and WiFi (even an xfinity hotspot!). I totally understand the idea of unplugging and all but it's sooooo nice to get work done! Bottom line: great coffee shop for work! The one close to Rockridge is so far my favorite, but let's see about the other ones I try!

If you come here, you know what you're in for. You pay seven dollars for your bougie latte with oat milk and you can't get your croissant warmed up cause they don't have a toaster. ‍ My picture looks cute, but next time I will go to the cafe next door and get a toasted croissant.

I'm a loyal chain coffee shop goer, and I think I found a better cup of matcha than that I normally drink at Peet's. On one hand, I had a good experience from ordering to the last sip. On the other hand, my wallet became light. For what it's worth, the indulgence is worth the long wait-line and the slimming wallet. They do have an order-app, but at this time, I would visit once every or every other blue moon. On average, it is nearly impossible to find parking near any coffee shop. That is consistent with any of my favorite chain coffee shops. But this won't dock a star from my rating. On the Matcha. My name was called when my order was ready. Of course, they had to since I waited outside the shop. And, I would gladly do that to keep myself away from ordering more pastry. I opened the lid. It wasn't that full. Or, was it "nearly" full. I didn't mind since someday, I can be a "half-full" or a "half-empty" type of person. The waft dirt and fresh grass confirmed that my order was correct, a matcha. The foaminess mimics that of an American flat. I could not imagine any room for foam art in this to-go cup. The heat was perfect since it lasted long enough to become my hand warmers while I took small sips to finish the cup back to the car. The milk was heavier than normally I'd have. And, I normally would have a fake milk or 2% at best. No offense to non-dairy milk fans since my GI appreciate the lactose-freedom. So, this had got to be one of the main reasons for the indulgence effect. But my thoughts still linger, wondering how cows made it to Japan, if matcha originated from Japan.

This place is spacious with huge windows so there's so much natural light. The employees are friendly and this was such a delicious matcha and croissant. It was empty when we went and there's nothing I love more than a non-packed coffee shop. Many cute shops around too! Love this spot.

I came here really for the historical reason that this was where the first bag of beans was sold according to Blue Bottle folklore. The experience was still there: service with a smile and it was nice to see locals come early to support the shop. Streetwise parking on 9th (front of store is super helpful and convenient! And the regular drip with cream and sugar was outstanding!

I'M BACKKKKK. And I finally gave their waffles a try!. It smells soooooo good, it was kind of hard to resist. I can't usually justify paying $5 for a waffle, but this one was just too good to pass up. There are two types of waffles available, there's the sweet one and the savory cheese one. I prefer the sweet one, it just hits the spot. Their cookies also have a little sea salt on top for those who like a little bit of sweet and salty. I'd also like to thank the fellow Yelper who told me that they have NOLA available not only in a carton, but also brewed in store. Now, that's all I get if I'm craving something refreshing. Otherwise, I do opt for their Iced Genmaicha.

I only started visiting these locations after hearing my wife rant and rave about it, and how it garnered the attention of Taiwanese hipsters in Taipei. I usually have reservations about anything "trendy" or hip, since people tend to overhype it and look over the details. However, blue bottle has not disappointed at all. They use very good coffee beans to brew their drinks, to the point where sugar and cream will just ruin the richness, fullness, and subtle sweetness of the coffee flavor. My go-to has been the latte, which always includes beautiful heart or leaf designs using the milk froth. The baristas here are extremely skilled and technical with their designs. Rumor has it that blue bottle only hires the best and most skilled baristas to enter their ranks. I really love the industrial feel of this particular location, and recommend it for those who are enjoying a slow paced visit in the Oakland/Berkeley area. Blue bottle, I'm coming for you... Photo credit: wife