Blue Bottle Coffee

Blue Bottle Coffee offers a bold cup of coffee while experiencing the downtown vibe of San Diego. Blue Bottle is a modern coffee shop with a minimalist feel. The friendly staff took my ordered, a cup of coffe. They took a moment to freshly prepared my drink, a delightful surprise. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. I was part of a group of five, so we sat outside, where we enjoyed the weather and the city. Next time you are in downtown San Diego, you may want to enjoy a moment at Blue Bottle Coffee.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Outstanding coffee and service I first visited this Blue Bottle in San Francisco after a less-than-great breakfast experience across the street, and I’m so glad I did! Shane greeted me with a genuine smile first thing in the morning, and the coffee was absolutely amazing. I came back the next day… and then basically every day while I was in San Diego. Every visit was consistently positive — the coffee was top-notch, and the entire team was polite and welcoming. On my third visit, Shane remembered my name and my regular order — and even surprised me with my coffee on the house. That kind of personal touch really made my day and left a lasting impression. This will be my go-to spot whenever I’m in town. Thank you to Shane and the whole team for making mornings such a pleasure! Geza M.

The Guava danish was by far my most favorite baked good here! I ordered a single origin iced espresso and new seasonal Nola. The lady was patient in telling us information about our coffee so we could decide what we wanted. We came on a Saturday morning and it was surprisingly quiet lol but no complaints

Blue Bottle Coffee was exactly what I was hoping for - a delicious cup of coffee. The quality is definitely there, even if the prices are a bit higher than other spots. I do wish the inside felt a little cozier instead of the sterile, minimalist vibe, but that’s just their brand. If you’re after a great cup of coffee, it’s worth it!

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of my favorite spots in California, and the San Diego location doesn’t disappoint. The iced Nola with oat milk remains a top choice, offering a smooth and well-balanced flavor. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the location is convenient, making it an easy stop. The service is also a highlight; the staff is friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. Definitely a great place to enjoy a good cup of coffee.

It was good, I got the Cherry blossom latte and avocado toast. The cherry blossom latte is super delicious with a great subtle flavor. Highly recommend!

This is my third pour over coffee place in town and it was the best so far. Coffee had great flavor. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Avocado toast was really good. It all seemed fresh.

Great barista and coffee, not a huge fan of them pushing oat milk

Blue Bottle is my go-to spot and honestly, they never miss. The staff is always so nice--like genuinely kind, not that forced customer service nice. They're quick, efficient, and always remember to offer a treat for my dog, which pretty much seals the deal for me every time. I never leave without a Nola (if you know, you know), and if I'm feeling a little fun or just need that extra treat--I'll grab the waffle. No regrets. Ever. Plenty of seating both inside and out, so whether I'm catching up with a friend, taking a work break, or just sipping solo with my pup, it's always a vibe. Can't recommend this place enough. Consistently great coffee, great people, and the dog-friendly touch just puts it over the top

Consistently delicious. Outstanding quality and service. I don't get to this place often, but when I do, it's a must have treat. Until next time. And what's better than mixing work and pleasure?

This was my second visit to Blue Bottle, and honestly, I've been thinking about the Sweet Latte ever since my first. I'm not usually a plain coffee person. I tend to go for flavored drinks, but this one? Total game changer. I don't know if it's the oat milk (which they use as standard) or just how everything comes together, but it's perfect. Smooth, lightly sweetened, and just so good. It doesn't feel basic at all, just simple in the best way. I'm genuinely impressed. Also, the customer service was straightforward and no-frills, which I appreciate. Ordering was easy, and everything was ready quickly. The whole experience was smooth and hassle-free.

Coffee was okay! I ordered the lavender drink, but honestly, the lavender flavor wasn't really coming through. It mostly just tasted like coffee with milk. Nothing too special. I'd give it a 7/10. The coffee line was long, but I will say they made my drink surprisingly fast after I ordered.

Came to Blue Bottle for the first time. It is currently located next to Mendocino Farms. I ordered their green tea. The tea bag the used was from Smith tea maker for $5.00. Pros: -clean establishment. Feels very minimal like an Apple store -seating options were generous Cons: -a bit pricey for a grab and go drink in my opinion but if you stay for a bit, it would be worth it

Came here the other day, the staff is haven't friendly. I had the Iced Nola, it wasn't as sweet as I thought I would be but I've been here a few times and compared to other coffee shops their coffees are generally less sweet. But the coffee is really good especially when you need a pick me up. It was a bit full when I was there. But I think that's common being that it's right in the middle of downtown.

Blue Bottle Coffee offers a rich, creamy and great tasting coffee. I also enjoyed the ham and cheese croissant for breakfast. The staff were friendly and helpful. My latte and croissant came out in less than ten minutes. Ambiance is clean, casual and relaxing ambiance. Great place to be in downtown San Diego. Highly recommended.

Everything is incredibly overpriced for what it is and nothing is unique or special as they'd like to have you believe. Pastries are far and few between. Not as advertised or rated. Big skip!!!

The guy I've been dating has integrated Blue Bottle into his morning routine. So I've joined him a few mornings now to stop by Blue Bottle myself. I'm a very basic coffee drinker, so I usually order a hot or cold americano with a splash of almond or oat milk. I decided to be slightly adventurous and try their matcha latte with almond milk and a croissant. I wish they heated up the croissant, but it still tasted fresh and tasty. The matcha latte was pretty good, it was unsweetened, so I did have to add sugar. I'm a huge matcha lover, and I'd rate their matcha in my top five. I do love that they have lactose alternatives. Overall, great quality options.

I tried blue bottles Nola style coffee for the first time today! I don't usually leave reviews but I loved this place so much I had to! The iced Nola is perfect balance of creamy and sweet and not overly syrupy. Not to mention awesome customer service and great ambiance! Definitely recommend:)

I almost over looked this blue bottle and I'm so grateful I didn't I love the Nola Shakerato here it's always one of my favorite drinks by blue bottle just the right amount of sweet. The Barista Katie was friendly and made it as great as I recalled from previous blue bottles I've been, I always use oat milk in mine

I usually love getting the Nola cold brew but this time decided to try the Nola shakerato. It was good! Essentially just a shaken version of the drink but it adds a nice creaminess. Located in downtown San Diego there's only street parking but they do have a good amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. Service was friendly and fast.

The place is easy to find downtown on Broadway near the courthouse or Embarcadero. The ordering process is a little clunky and the time to receive coffee is long. The coffee drinks are handmade and delicious, but don't know if the wait time is normal. There are a few places to sit, but seems like a get and go place.

We were in town for SDCC and stayed at the Westgate Hotel which happens to be next to this Blue Bottle location!! SO glad to have been near this coffee shop because their coffee is SO worth it! We visited everyday we were in town and even got one for the road when we checked out. I got the NOLA Shakerato every time and it's so consistent! The coffee shop is decently sized with plenty of seating. There's restrooms in the back which need a code. All the baristas were nice, attentive and worked quickly. Overall, very happy with my visit!

Great Downtown Blue Bottle location. Service was attentive and I got my Iced Spiced Nola very shortly after ordering. Oat milk was the default for the Spiced Nola. I enjoyed the warm cozy spices and the lightly sweetened taste of the Iced Spiced Nola. AC kept me cool from the 80+ degree weather outside. Although wifi was down, I was able to use the Mendocino wifi without any issues.

Is it crazy to say the coffee tasted clean? Like it was Ulta filtered and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The iced saffron vanilla latte sounded delish, but it had an after taste that I could get passed. My bestie had to trade me for his drink - which was the Nola and he loved the saffron so it worked out. Literally the same thing with no saffron. The service was great. The employees were nice and recommended these drinks to us and it was great.

Very good espresso drinks, like most Blue Bottles, but very poorly staffed. If you want customers to start going somewhere else to save time, this is the way to do it. Staff is working hard, there just aren't enough of them.

Have not tried their coffee but the oat milk matcha latte was very oat forward and not too sweet

As always, drinks were spot on, perfectly balanced and great service. We have been here multiple times when visiting from Michigan and always make it a point to stop.

Blue Bottle is my favorite coffee in the country, and I make a point to walk to this location whenever I'm in downtown San Diego. Normally I'd always rate Blue Bottle a solid 5 stars, but the employees at this location are even more snobby and uppity than other locations. It's to the point where they actually make you feel unwelcome, especially if you aren't one of their "regulars." But nothing will stop me from getting a yummy Blue Bottle espresso! This place is expensive, gourmet, snobby...but worth it! If you haven't had a Blue Bottle espresso, you're missing out. Creamy, strong, and always perfectly made by their baristas, I've never had a disappointing experience coffee-wise. I ordered a cappuccino with almond milk and an espresso, and both were amazing. I probably should dock them another star because when I visited, they served all of their "to stay" coffees is PAPER CUPS. I hate this, especially when I'm paying premium prices for espresso. Please: bring back the proper ceramic cups and spoons. It's insulting to serve such a yummy product in paper.

Get the iced NOLA shakerato. That's my favorite drink at Blue Bottle. It's great for a sweetened iced latte. For a less sweet option I really like the spiced NOLA latte. Be sure to charge your laptop before getting here if you're trying to get some work done. I couldn't find any outlets inside the shop.

I ordered a mocha Hot coffee ended up being really strong, but customer service is excellent paid parking in downtown San Diego. The atmosphere was relaxing not too noisy. I would recommend this.

This is some of the best coffee that I've ever had! We don't have a brick and mortar shop where I live but I took full advantage of one being so close during a business trip. I pretty much either visited the store directly or door dashed it to get this goodness every day. The latte with one sugar was amazing!! The barista told me that they really focus on keeping the purity and essence of the coffee bean. And you can tell! This shop was of modern design and quick and efficient with service. The food was good too. The standout for me was the liege waffle but I heard the avocado toast was also tasty.

My daughter and I really like the NOLA coffees. They are fresh made and have great flavor. Their pastries are pretty good and the staff were really helpful when they were out of bread and substituted a couple of English muffins for the avocado toast, and then wanted to comp the cost. This is top-notch service! I wish we had some Blue Bottle coffee shops near where we live, they would become my go to versus those other large coffee chains.

- Hot Latte - Iced Cold Brew - Banana Bread This place deserves 5/5 and up to the hyped. Great coffee, good customer service, and most importantly the minimalistic interior decoration is on point. Highly recommend this place for the coffee and the ambiance.

Such good matcha lattes!! It wasn't busy when I went so the service was quick. It's a good place to chill for a minute and work if you need to.

Looking for strong coffee? Blue bottle has you covered. The menu is simple and easy to choose from. You can get your beverages hot or iced. Try the waffle if you need a quick bite. Thank me later: This small joint located in downtown San Diego is perfect to get work done while sipping on a cup of joe.

This Blue Bottle location is such a gem. It's located below an office building on a corner next to Mendocino Farms. The ambience is quiet, clean, and the interior of the store was very warm and inviting. If I lived in downtown SD, I probably would work here. In terms of coffee quality, everything was great! The pours were consistent and the fact that I actually came here twice on my same trip to SD says a lot. Both times my cappuccino was amazing! The baristas who made them were different but both were so friendly and talented. The latte does not disappoint at all. If you happen to be peckish, I highly recommend the waffles. Those are my favorite. I did also try the cinnamon tear-apart bun and it was super tasty as well.

Stopped in for a coffee and a cinnamon tear apart. This was my second visit. The coffee is very good. I like the coffee is server in a mug if you are staying. I came back for the cinnamon tear-apart bun, which I love. The menu is straight forward, which is great for a coffee shop. A touch on the expensive side for my taste, but it did not stop me from coming back. The atmosphere is california industrial with a concrete floor, high ceiling, and neutral colors. 80-90s alternative music playing. The music volume wasfine for working, but maybe a touch loud if you wanted to have a conversation. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor seating is a bench style with tables common in coffee shops, some square and some round. The tables are good for working. The staff was friendly. It was busy around 7:30am on a weekday with waist line.

Love this place and their coffee. The employees were great in making recommendations. Their coffee was so good I went back the next day and they remembered who I was. Would recommend trying their seasonal blends

Jukes was super cool today! Warm greeting. Great smile. Took good care of me and my son.

Stop by! Not a coffee drinker? Stop by!! Even if it is just to get their baked goods, early in the morning, to start your day right!

Had one of the best coffes and croissants ever. So good! We had a big party, but the service was fast. Loved the experience.

Blue Bottle is popping everywhere. Here I am in San Diego with my hubby on our babymoon. Just a few more months until we meet our little nugget. As our morning routine, we gotta have our coffee and chat abt life before we can continue on with our day. This Blue Bottle, let's start by saying, it's located in downtown San Diego inside of a building but it's facing Broadway so you cannot miss it. There were two baristas working and both are pretty friendly but they do not seem like they are interested in starting a conversation with you. Haha. As for ambience, it's well lite and very clean. There are seven tables with a long couch seat. There are a few tables outside if you prefer sitting outside. I actually like their pour over station. There are five v60 set up to make their pour overs. If you're a coffee lover like me, it's always nice to come in and see how legit their coffees a

If I'm going to buy a $10 coffee, I do have some expectations of the cafe. I noticed that multiple tables were dirty and the WiFi is ether not working or very weak to the point I could not use it. If I knew this before hand I would have chosen another cafe to do my work at.

It was good both type of chocolate chip cookies where really good. I order a cappuccino with whole milk very good coffee

The service is consistent, the drinks are yummy, I am on the Nola kick right now. Always clean every time I go, which is needed in downtown. That clean slick, minimalist, chic vibe.

Stayed in a hotel not far from blue bottle and it was worth the walk. The coffee was delicious and the flavors are not something I'd normally try anywhere else, but I'm glad I did. The shop is small, clean and very aesthetic. Service was quick and helpful especially when my friend wanted to switch out her drink.

Real quiet cafe downtown off of broadway. I was in the area and decided to just randomly step in, it's a non espresso coffee shop but it was still really good.

Blue Bottle is my favorite coffee of all time and this location is my favorite as well. The Nola is so good- smooth single origin cold brew with oatmilk and just the right amount of sweetness. Whenever I come here the staff are always so nice and answer any of my questions. I also like to get the 32oz take-home jar of cold brew. They have great pastries too and a public bathroom. This location is nice too because it has a lot of seating and a nice quiet ambiance.

I love the vibes of blue bottle coffee. There's a lot of natural lighting and it's very bright but modern for a coffee shop. The staff is friendly and nice. The place was clean and there's a lot of space where you don't feel cramped. There's also a lot of seating indoors and outdoors. But I personally love the blue bottle logo on the cups. It's adorable and fits my aesthetic. I ordered the matcha latte cold and it was delicious. After a confusing drive to the downtown area, this was the perfect pick me up. We were chilling here while waiting for our lunch spot to open up.

Super high quality and crave-worthy drinks! I got the iced matcha with orange blossom and it might be my favorite matcha drink I've had to date. It's super flavorful, not overly sweetened, and creamy. I would absolutely get it if you're a matcha lover like I am. I tried the hot chocolate and it's also super delicious. You can tell they use high quality chocolate in it. I kept stealing more sips. The chocolate croissant was delicious. The only thing I was a little sad about is that they don't heat up their pastries. That's all right, because it was still really good. I came here with medium expectations but left craving what I had the next day. Definitely come here if you're looking for some good drinks :)

Great pour over coffees! They also have a good selection of pastries and lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

$7.95 for a regular iced mocha with $1 tip. Really expensive but I'm going to blame it on inflation. Barista was very kind and I was surprised when my iced mocha came out in a glass which caught me by surprise. Took my first sip and IT IS REALLLLLY GOOD!!! It was extremely delicious and probably the best Mocha I've ever tasted. Maybe because it was perfectly iced instead of somebody putting a hot expresso drink over ice immediately and making my drink watery. But at blue bottle this wasn't the case. The ambiance was great. A lot of business people in suits coming in to get their morning cup of joe and it's a nice place to bring your laptop to work. Noise level was loud but that's a given. Overall I'd probably come back here to get a coffee/mocha again.

Pricey (typical for SD), but the coffee is consistently smooth and strong. I'm a fan of the Nola style cold brew. The service is efficient, and the morning line wait was under 5 min. I love the cherry, modern ambiance and natural light from the large windows. Would recommend hanging out in this venue.

Really one of the best overall cups of coffee you're going to get anywhere. Well curated. Very meticulous service. Fantastic experience and great coffee. I'm a huge fan of Blue Bottle. Huge fan. They just focus on a great coffee experience, don't muddle it all up with too many foo-foo stuff and deliver on nice customer service and the simplicity of good coffee. Simple is usually best.

In my experience, no one has done an iced americano justice much like Blue Bottle. So much so that I don't order it anywhere else. It's refreshing and light, never sour like many places I've had. They take great care of how they make drinks and that's something I appreciate! Their pastries are a must as well. Their waffle pairs nicely with the americano! My friend had the sweet latte and the everything pull apart and felt that it was a great combination. Staff at this location is friendly as well. Highly recommend! Side note: You can use your reusable tumblers again!

The BBCs are around in many places, and yet, I never had the opportunity to check one out - until I spent a few days in San Diego and found one in near adjacency to the hotel. Generally, I was underwhelmed. Okay, the caffe latte was good (but I spilled half). The ham and cheese sandwich and the teacake were okay but did not blow me away. And overall, the staff has room to improve their customer-friendliness and responsiveness. My table was very unstable such that half of the expensive coffee immediately spilled. But when I alerted the staff, he just said: "Oh yes, we know about it." Sorry, that was the wrong answer!

Loved my coffee, it's clean and a nice aesthetic inside the shop. Staff was friendly.