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Blue Bottle Coffee
456 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
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Blue Bottle Coffee
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Fl
Review №1

Super nice staff good location barely warm coffee yuck. Other than that I guess coffee is good ask for extra hot?

Re
Review №2

Coffee got better. Service is sparse at best. No pastries.

ar
Review №3

Have tried cold brew and cappuccino both are great

Review №4

Atmosphere is awesome, great location to work. plenty of space outside & inside like others said.coffee however always so meh at this location. ordered cappuccino today and it was barely warm. asked for 3 shots of espresso - barista said it was impossible ( what? ). not a lot of plant milk options. honestly, for that quality of drink this location serves it is overpriced. staff are not welcoming, dont see how you are not able to customize and add one extra espresso shot for a sleepy customer and why is it even a problem to add one extra shot.

Ol
Review №5

Amazing coffee - a few choices of pour overs. Great pastry and unbeatable seating space.

Aa
Review №6

They prepare the drinks very fast and there is never a huge group of people waiting for their drinks once they order. Exterior is very nice to enjoy your drink.

Ha
Review №7

I gotta say, the best coffee in area! Well brewed, well roasted, the right notes and the perfect after taste. Both single origins and also blend coffees.The atmosphere is just about right! Both indoor and outdoor. Although you might find a little difficulty finding a power plug, but tables in the middle have plugs underneath on the ground.Lovely staff, good vibe. A good place to work and network.

Ma
Review №8

Huge space in former theater. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lots of products to consider while waiting. Courtyard very nice area for groups or singles. Line can get a bit long at time but worth the wait.

Va
Review №9

Great outdoor seating area!

Ya
Review №10

25 minutes wait time for cappuccino. Ridiculous. At least you should say that before order. Coffee is good.

Mi
Review №11

A reliable favorite with minor faults. Service is typically fast and friendly, but not an instant grab and go type coffee shop. Expect to wait 5-15 minutes on average. Drinks and pastries are consistent but can be pricey and generally lack excitement.

Ma
Review №12

I loved their affogato back when they served the brown butter ice cream but I think theyve switched to vanilla recently which is not my favorite. Love the venue and coffee still.

As
Review №13

Beautiful place. Its an old theater remodeled into cafe and workspace. So you can enjoy coffee and snacks while working. You can even reserve your workplace online.

Mi
Review №14

My favorite in Palo Alto. No one needs to say twice about how good Blue Bottle is, but this location has it all, the ambiance (the old Varsity Theater building), the friendly and well trained staff, and of course the coffee drinks.

Ze
Review №15

AMAZING LOCATION ! We walked in here trying to figure out what business was inside. After we made it through an open courtyard we came upon Blue Bottle Coffee. A female manager of a workspace rental area adjoining Blue Bottle told us the building used to be a movie theater. We thought it looked beautiful !

Jo
Review №16

Amazing coffee. Place can get loud. You can pay for place to work

Cl
Review №17

My absolute favorite cafe. Ambiance and drinks are immaculate. Perfect for an afternoon getting some work done or just hanging out with a nice cup of coffee.

An
Review №18

This blue bottle location is magical and I used to work here almost every day. First for the ambiance, then for the lattes. The baked goods from the Midwife and the Baker are incredible, too.

Ja
Review №19

Always good. Friendly staffs. Nice interior design. Good macha latte with oat milk.The space is big but always packed.Waffle was surprisingly good. Recommended.

Ev
Review №20

I really like the vibe and coffee here which makes me feel relaxed. The Cafe latte is amazing.

Ti
Review №21

The personality of the place is unreal! It will feel like you took a trip into another part of the world and the coffee just confirmed what the eyes assume...their genuine expertise in coffee. Maria, the barista who is outside at the mini station close to the sidewalk, is a gem of a person. I thought she was the manager with just how well she owned the space and made everyone feel welcome. Especially right before Christmas, her warmth and personality really put a highlight in my holiday memories moving 3k miles away from family. There are a few angels here ‘n there along our path and she is definitely one of those!

Ja
Review №22

Great coffee, best service and comfortable place to relax.

Sh
Review №23

I are the Ginger Molasses and it was very good. You can choose between Ice Coffee or the Espresso. This place is dog friendly and they even have a treat for doggie.

oh
Review №24

Ive been looking for some more famous bottle coffee than Starbucks.I do not have any bottle coffee in Korea yet, so I was very curious about the taste of latte.Before going to Stanford University, I went to drink a bottle of coffee latte.I could not find the blue bottle sign, I was wandering for a long time and found it.I had difficulty finding a latte and I thought it was just a soft latte.

JO
Review №25

Creative reuse of the front of the Varsity Theater (1927-1994), a beautiful Mission Revival picture palace of the golden age.

Jo
Review №26

Food was excellent. Wine choices were very enjoyable.

Yu
Review №27

The cols brew is really nice, and no much waiting time, good cafe.

真菜
Review №28

Love the coffee here! Great atmosphere and vibe. Highly recommend this place~

Da
Review №29

Waaaaaaaaaaay too slow with just one barista on duty.

Am
Review №30

Unlike every other Blue Bottle, this one has food! Theres a huge amount of seating, however as a result, it can be very noisy and busy. The architecture is unique. Definitely worth a visit for coffee lovers!

Al
Review №31

Nice staff and coffee. The store is located inside a building with some history.

De
Review №32

Really like its decaf cafe latte, which is the only coffee I dont have any allergic reaction after drinking. Avocado toast is very fresh and highly recommended.

Ja
Review №33

Bought some beans and had my breakfast there. Toast is very delicious

We
Review №34

I have never loved a specialty Geisha $10 cup of coffee more! This location is in what looks like an old theatre. It has a small espresso bar up front and a larger bar on the inside. You get to walk through a lovely courtyard to get to the bar. The employees were kind and brought my coffee to me. Cheers Blue Bottle! Keep doing what you’re doing!

Ke
Review №35

I mean best coffee in the bay hands down. There are other small shops that are good here and there but on a lager scale you wont find anything better than Blue Bottle. The only thing I would ask them to change is to build more locations so I had one closer lol.

Ma
Review №36

More workplace than a cafe but good food and innovative atmosphere. Prices are ok.

Kr
Review №37

Great coffee. Tasty food. The best part about this location is the outdoor patio. They also offer almond milk for those non-dairy lovers! Very few spots near outlets and with good WiFi, so If you’re looking to work, best to pay $5 inside at HanaHaus to reserve a space.

Ra
Review №38

Convenient location, in a historic-looking building. I had my usual 12 oz Americano, and skipped sugar or creamer. Amazing coffee, must go-back.

Ke
Review №39

Very very good coffee. And avocado toast was awesome. Well worth the 25min drive.

Fr
Review №40

What a nice and quite place Palo Alto is. In the middle of the centre you can find this coffee place, next to a big workspace. The service is maybe not the quickest for a coffee, but the quality of the coffee is good! Just as the bacon/pecan muffin

Jo
Review №41

Had a great dinner for my birthday.

Ch
Review №42

Entering from the University Ave side, there’s just a small kiosk set up outside by the street where you can get a quick iced coffee or cold brew, a few pastries. There’s a full store setup inside as well— plenty of shaded seating and great vibe on a sunny afternoon :)Blue bottle doesn’t have free WiFi but you can connect to the nearby Hanahaus Guest

Sc
Review №43

Stanford Blue bottle is an wonderful artisan coffee that leaves you wanting more. Portions are small but the coffee is supercharged.

Mi
Review №44

I tried the new orleans style iced coffee with oat milk as the barista recommended and really liked it! social distanced/covid cautious and super cute patio area for chatting or studying/working. highly recommend!

C
Review №45

Love❤️

Su
Review №46

Home to Hanahaus workspaces...very high tech and highly caffinated. Beautiful converted old theater into funky, expensive, coffee and water. But, thats Palo Alto...

s
Review №47

I loveeee their coffee but their baristas kinda suck. The coffee is always delivered tepid even when asked for extra hot. I think they get busy and half @$$ their drinks 🤷🏻‍♀️. The location at stanford mall does a better job.

A
Review №48

Great organic coffee and milk, better quality ingredients than my favorite Starbucks. Inside theres a long wait but for the quality its worth the wait. Very professional!!!

Ke
Review №49

Great coffee, great ambience, but why the F does everyone here have a mac book? literally. Its like going to some elitist Apple club for rich millenials. Made me feel a bit weird, being a millennial myself. Also, their coffee is F*ing expensive, hence - 1 star. Great coffee, but Philz coffee is still the best bang for buck and best service

Iv
Review №50

Perfect place to meet with friends or work for an afternoon

Is
Review №51

Courtyard seating for outdoor. Spacious indoor barstools seating area. Good drip coffee. Delicious Tarragon Chicken sandwich with pickled carrot on the side. Great place to do your work or browse.

Su
Review №52

Great Barista, smooth, earthy, just deliciousBlue bottle coffee Palo Alto

Na
Review №53

The shakerato from here is really good

Kn
Review №54

Spacious and relaxing place for coffee and a light bite. Excellent coffee. The snacks are a bit overpriced though and there aren’t many spots to plug in your device.

Ta
Review №55

Cool vibe and great coffee!

To
Review №56

I’ve gone here like a billion times. The lattes are consistently good, and the staff at this location rock.

Ri
Review №57

This is gooood, too good! Best hot choc Ive ever had! Non sweet and oh-so-thick. First wafel that came was charred 🙁 Gladly returned and redone for us. Great service!

Im
Review №58

Awesome coffee and a great place to drown in a book with great music in your ears.

sh
Review №59

Nice venue for hanging out although a little noisy in the courtyard.

Da
Review №60

Beautiful place, friendly staff. My latte was pretty good. It wasnt close to the best Ive had so I cannot give five stars, but it was nice and the seating areas are really peaceful. I do recommend this location

Sh
Review №61

Really nice location in Palo Alto and great service. Friendly staff!Coffee is good... Overall great experience!Ps. To the people whose dog wanted to pose with my coffee - hes adorable! :)

El
Review №62

Great coffee and beautiful place to hang out on a weekend afternoon.

Da
Review №63

This is my favorite coffee shop in the south bay. They have great coffee and a nice atmosphere.The outdoor seating is especially enjoyable when the weather is nice.They serve an excellent Gibraltar here, even though its not on the menu.

Em
Review №64

Gorgeous space.

Ze
Review №65

Amazing coffee. Amazingly consistent (like 9.5 out of 10 times). Baristas are so sweet and friendly! It used to be great ambience to hang out pre-corona. Still awesome for takeout now.

Ju
Review №66

Yummi. Friendly. Tesla good. 😎👍

Au
Review №67

Delicious coffee, the cookies and avocado toast are delicious

Ma
Review №68

Very tasty brownies and coffee

Ko
Review №69

Nice place and atmosphere : )

Ya
Review №70

The special of this blue bottle shop is you will see a lot of ppl are pitching their ideas to investors, really interesting experience even I just sat there 🤣

As
Review №71

Great coffee.. could have been hotter as requested, but still great tasting!👌

Ja
Review №72

Great to havs breakfast

Ch
Review №73

Very cool Kickback vibe! Coffee is incredible:) There is an outdoor patio seating area as well as huge indoor space.

St
Review №74

Their affogato is superb

M
Review №75

Coolio atmosphere but 4 stars because the dont offer soy or a creamy almond milk option like barrista blend Califia almond milk for milk alternative. Sorry but the oatmilk tastes like cardboard.

AS
Review №76

If you love coffee, try the New Orleans! Its amazing!

Cl
Review №77

Beautiful cafe, awesome indoor and outdoor seating. Excellent & friendly customer service. Definitely recommend!!

Em
Review №78

Love this place! It can take a while to get served though. Beautiful coffee and pastries!

Pi
Review №79

Good quality coffee and relaxing place.It is worth to try and stay for a while.

Lo
Review №80

Favorite place for a working brunch. And the coffee is amazing!

Ar
Review №81

I like their coffee/beans... But your drink quality will vary, many barista dont know how to make drinks, IE dont know the difference between a late and cappuccino for example. For the price you pay, youd expect the proper drink.

Ge
Review №82

A long 25 min wait for a $4 coffee to go. Quality experience is more than coffee.

Wo
Review №83

Great outdoor & indoor seatings, but very crowded on weekends and a bit slow wi-fi. Coffee taste great!

Ma
Review №84

The place is great and the food is delicious.

Br
Review №85

So good...

Pe
Review №86

Good espresso. Pricey.

Ci
Review №87

Their NoLa ( New Orleans cold brew) is really good!

Ma
Review №88

Hot chocolate was fabulous. Upscale casual atmosphere.

Ka
Review №89

I had the cappuccino and liege waffle with seasonal compote and both were excellent. The seating outside has a nice community patio vibe to it. Finding seating inside is hard and is mostly occupied by people on their laptops. More than half of the seating inside is within hanahaus, the paid co-working space. Great coffee and food, just have a lot of patience when trying to find a place to sit and enjoy your coffee.

Fa
Review №90

Cold brew tastes strong yet rounded. Pretty good. Really pricey for coffees though.

JU
Review №91

Good but crowdy

Th
Review №92

Delicious as it is expensive. To the dismay of my wallet it is now my goto spot for coffees in the area. Thankfully Blue Bottle has been kind enough to share their recipes online, but I doubt I can make a shakerato as good as the ones here!

Il
Review №93

Amazing coffee! Even decaf tastes fantastic.

Ma
Review №94

My favorite coffee place in downtown Palo Alto, with rare finds like macha and hojicha latte

Da
Review №95

Great coffee, skilled baristas, beautiful setting. Be ready to stand in line though, especially during the weekends.

Ju
Review №96

This will wake you UP!

Sh
Review №97

Great coffee

Ji
Review №98

Needless to say, blue bottle coffee is everyday awesome!! Unlike other blue bottle shop, Palo alto blue bottle coffee serves exotic circumstances.

Sa
Review №99

Really good coffee!

Is
Review №100

Nice drip coffee. Open space specially beautiful on sunny days.

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  • Address:456 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, United States
  • Site:https://bluebottlecoffee.com/cafes/palo-alto
  • Phone:+1 510-653-3394
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:7AM–4PM
  • Friday:7AM–4PM
  • Saturday:7AM–4PM
  • Sunday:7AM–4PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Usually a wait:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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