Blue Bottle Coffee

If you want a place to sit and work and prep for that VC pitch, this is a nice spot with the vibes of all that have previously treaded the path you want to be on. Tech hustlers routinely hangout at this spot in a beautiful Spanish-style old school build with low ceilings and cavernous interiors. This used to be a Borders bookstore with plenty of nooks and a nice veranda with places to sit and work and have a leisurely conversation. The coffee is fresh brewed every cup and it is super rich in flavor, served by pleasant staff clearly sourced from the nearby Stanford.

Standard Blue Bottle menu. It can get busy even during the week. I waited 20 minutes for a simple cappuccino. The tables had not been cleaned in a while thus the 3 star rating on atmosphere. Seating available inside and outside.

Inside the old Varsity Theatre (which I loved going to back in the 1980’s). Comfortable seating and it’s a very minimal space. Service is knowledgeable and friendly. I ordered the specialty hot coffee, Yuzu Lavender Cappuccino. I adore Yuzu and love it in Japanese dishes… and some fancy pastry. While the presentation was lovely, I prefer traditional hazelnut or almond for flavored cappuccino.

The place looks really chic. It has such a nice patio with a number of tables, and the interior is just super posh. The queue was long and the service was okay. The iced matcha latte was not as good as- pretty watery and they just poured it from a pre-mixed bottle. I wouldn’t recommend ordering matcha there

Had an avocado toast and Nola cold coffee. The service was ok. They didn't bother calling my name once my order was ready. Nola cold coffee was just ok.

The place is really cute, and the staff are SO sweet and really nice. Their coffee is to die for, so creamy, strong, and delicious (and the default milk is OAT!!). The interior is insanely gorgeous, I did work on my computer for a couple hours, it was so peaceful. Absolutely obsessed with Blue Bottle <3

I visit this place for its unique atmosphere. It combines the vibe of a university with the presence of professionals and inspiring talks. It’s an excellent spot to spend a few hours working on your computer or simply grab a quick coffee to catch up with a friend.

Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating. Lattes here are really good. Their everything pull apart croissant, butter croissant and poppy seed cake - all are good. Definitely worth multiple visits.