Hand down one of the best coffees I have ever had! Big fan of their New Orleans Cold brew, mixed with chicory, this blend is as good as it gets! Also tried their single origin coffees- amazing! Can be a bit procey but worth checking out!! read more

Cute cafe, modern design, great service, and good setup for many people to spaciously setup for conversation or individual work.

I've heard great things about Blue Bottle and I definitely know what the hype is about now! It's one of the best coffee shops I've been to. I'm a huge coffee lover so I was excited to try their coffee! The interior was minimal, clean and bright. The cashier was friendly explaining the different types of coffee they had to offer. We ended up getting New Orleans Iced - fresh milk, cane sugar, coffee. It had a hint of vanilla but you could still taste the bitterness of coffee which I absolutely loved. I'm definitely going to miss the taste of this! read more

Walked into a pretty quick moving line. Got the new orleans cold brew and it is exactly what is described as. Subtly sweet and fresh.

Blue bottle has finally arrived in Boston! Well, Cambridge. But let's get to the good stuff. Limited selection of food (Not sure if they rotate baked goods) but we got their made to order liege waffle and avocado toast. Will say the avocado toast looked like nothing special once we received it but the taste was great! Nicely seasoned, and the bread was still crunchy and was overall one of the best avo toasts I have had in a cafe. The waffle was also amazing, perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft inside - just sweet enough. Coffee drinks are great of course, the cortado was extremely smooth and not acidic at all. No sugar needed here. They also sell 6 oz bags of beans which are freshly roasted! Did ask for the drinks for here (after getting asked directly) and got them in to-go cups which is not a big deal but just a miscommunication from the cashier to the barista. Do recommend visiting quite early if you want to visit before the rush of people and get a table. read more

I got the donovan coffee beans from here for my husband Michael and he loved it. He says it was pretty strong but tasty. I don't drink coffee because it makes me sometimes out of my zen area. I prefer drinking nice green tea or oolong tea. We tried blue bottle coffee first when we traveled to San Fransisco. Boston and Cambridge offer tons of good cafe shops but it is good to have another great option. Servers here are nice and cute. read more

CALLING ALL COFFEE ENTHUSIASTS! BLUE BOTTLE HAS LANDED IN CAMBRIDGE! After years of playing games with our hearts, the long-anticipated day is here! The coffee is just as smooth and delicious as the SF and NY locations, and the line was shorter-- fingers crossed that it stays that way. The staff were all super pleasant, which is a welcome departure from the standard Blue Bottle 'tude you'll get in SF/NY. They're serving their classic coffee menu, including single-origin pour over, cold brew, and New Orleans iced coffee (coffee and chicory root concentrate diluted with whole milk-- this NOLA specialty was born out of necessity during the civil war, when coffee supplies were short, so chicory root was added to stretch the coffee). They also serve some light fare: muffins, waffles, and a delicious looking avocado toast. I didn't have a chance to sample any of the snacks, but maybe next time. They also sell beans so you can try to recreate the Blue Bottle magic at home. (If you're brave enough to try, extremely detailed instructions are available online.) The space is minimalist and white, flooded with natural light. Already before the officially opening, laptop hobos had settled in, so I wouldn't bank on coming here and finding a spot to sit down - but there are some perches without an obvious place for a laptop, so maybe those will turn over relatively quickly. So excited Blue Bottle is here, let's hope they continue to grow in Cambridge and Boston! read more

I finally got myself to try blue bottle. I went to the one in Prudential center and I had an amazing cappuccino. Since that location is out of my way, I was super excited to try the Harvard square location. I got the exact same thing -- a cappuccino with skim milk and I was very disappointed. While it was not bad, it was nothing special. I could barely taste the espresso, it tasted just like Starbucks. The atmosphere was nice, but the location is not amazing -- you have to go out of your way to get there. I will probably go back and hope this was just a one time thing. read more

Nice place but overpriced for a glass of espresso drink and NO WIFI at the shop. It's ok if you just wanna have a convo with a friend bc it's usually not crowded. Do i go there again, NO. read more

Blue Bottle in Cambridge seems more like a place to grab a quick coffee + chat with friends rather than BB in the west coast where you would do work (they don't have outlets or wifi and have very limited seating) As people whose work rely on the Internet, this might be the only reason we can't give it 5 stars Great coffee! We really like their iced latte (with oat milk) and New Orleans iced coffee (pictured). My girlfriend thought it was way better than Starbucks to go without saying lol. They also have oat milk as an alternative which I personally absolutely love!! Ok food, we had the caramelized Belgian style Liege waffle and a toast with almond butter and seasonal jam (pictured). The waffle tastes interesting. Definitely worth trying! The toast was a little dry. They don't have a wide selection of food compared to the west but again, we don't think this is a place where you would spend more than 2 hours working nonstop as it's pretty crowded and sometimes full of tourists. Nice staff and great ambiance as well! Lovely way to start off the day! read more

As a Bay Area transplant, I was so happy to hear that Blue Bottle finally followed me here to Boston! This shop is in a very pretty bright and open space, and has a minimal contemporary interior design that a friend labels as "Californian." (Not sure about that, but it's nice in any case.) Reliably good third-wave coffee, like I'm used to from Blue Bottle in San Francisco. Unfortunately there is very little seating and the place gets very crowded on the weekends. Don't expect to have a conversation with the overworked baristas! (Maybe it's better during the week?) If you take into account the bumping bass music blasting above the crowds, this is really not a good place to work. (Compare with e.g. the peaceful Blue Bottle in Palo Alto! Unfortunately they didn't manage to import that peaceful feeling across the country along with the nice coffee.) Anyway, worth a visit for the pretty interior and nice coffee. But don't get too comfortable: Harvard/Boston tourists will be angling to steal your seat before long. read more

Blue Bottle had a community day today before their official grand opening, which means that all coffee was on the house. There was a line out the door, but everything moved quickly and the employees were nice -- they handed out samples of coffee and baked goods to those in line. The space is beautiful -- high ceilings, a lot of natural light, plenty of seating, and a lot of white space. The drink menu is carefully curated; they have espresso drinks, 2 types of drip coffee, and 2 types of iced coffee (cold brew and New Orleans style). There is also food, like avocado toast, sandwiches, and chia seed pudding, in case you're hungry. Overall, it was fantastic. Everything is a bit pricey, so I wouldn't go here for my daily coffee, but it's a great spot in Harvard Square to sit down with a cup of coffee and get some work done/study, to meet a friend, or to treat yourself to an amazing-tasting, quality cup of coffee. I'll definitely be back to try their cold brew! read more

Absolutely my favorite coffee shop around Harvard! Avocado Toast is really really delicious ! Love the Iced latte with strong coffeeness and milk. New Orleans - fresh milk, cane sugar, coffee , good choice for hot days Caffé Mocha - special taste, a little bit sweet read more

My experience at this coffee shop was honestly just average. Their cold brew was not bad but it was kind of bitter, I've definitely had better. I also got their brown butter apple muffin- I did not taste apple, but it did have a lot of nuts, which I could be wrong but I don't remember seeing anything saying that it contained nuts, which could obviously be a huge issue for people with allergies. The muffin was also just not very good. Not much flavor and tasted like a pre packaged muffin you'd buy at the store. (Coffee and muffin came to $8.23 total) The style of the shop is clean and modern but the seating is small and uncomfortable (no cushions) so not a place I would go to do work. They also play pop/dance music which was a little odd for a 9am coffee vibe. Moral of the story- with all the great places near by, I won't be going back read more

Clean, high-energy, great aesthetic, and with yummy coffee and pastries! Blue Bottle is awesome. Over the past few weeks, Blue Bottle has been the coffee shop that I've made the most stops at, and I don't regret it! Although my wallet probably does... but what can you expect from a coffee shop? I usually get the New Orleans Iced Coffee, but I also recommend the cappuccino and the chocolate chip cookies. If you're looking to get work done at a coffee shop, this probably isn't the one. As I mentioned earlier, it's a high-energy place with lots of conversation, meaning that it's generally not quiet. It's almost always packed with people, so if you're looking for seating, you won't have the best luck here. Luckily for some, traffic slows down after 5pm or so! At the very least, Blue Bottle is definitely worth a try. read more

They shut the door 15 minutes before their own advertised open time. Would prefer them to post an earlier closing down time. Drove a lot for coffee and got no coffee. Ain't cool read more

Best place to get a cappuccino in Harvard Square. It's not a make-shift office / library / eatery like every other coffee shop in the Square. It's just a coffee place, which is why I like it even more. read more

To be located on a college campus, I'm going to need you to have more seating and WiFi. The ambiance is too polished and slightly uncomfortable. It feels like a dentist office in a gentrified town. The prices are also insane. Why is it $5 for a tiny cup of cold brew that is 80% ice. I'd rather give it to a local shop nearby. You'd be better off grabbing the overpriced can from Whole Foods if you're that much of a fan. read more

Love the look of this place and the coffee/tea is excellent! I definitely try to come to Blue Bottle during off hours because otherwise it can be a bit overwhelming and hectic. There isn't much seating, and when there are crowds this can be off-putting. On the other hand, when it's not busy it's a wonderful spot to enjoy a nice minimalist aesthetic and a reasonably priced cup of coffee or tea. Again, I find the price to be worth it for the quality of the product because Blue Bottle showcases a range of origins for the coffees with descriptors of each which keeps me coming back to experience the different options. Go to is definitely the 12oz matcha latte for around $5 you get a beautiful mug great taste of the green tea. read more

They need to go to California and get trained, quite possibly the worst avocado toast I had in my life, I don't know if you could even call it toast, it was like avocado bread, it was so salty I could've just threw it on the ground to melt the ice, the worst $9 dollars I ever spent in my entire life, never mind the lag time between getting handed my coffee and 20 minutes later getting handed the worst, soggiest saltiest, avocado toast on the planet, I've never been so disappointed... read more

This is quite the hidden gem of coffee shops - if you don't need outlets or food. This is 100% a coffee place to the core: meant for amazing coffee and not a lot of laptops. Much more for reading or chatting with company. I've had some amazing coffee here. Quiet ambiance compared to most other coffee shops around, you can actually read a book here or focus on your work without getting bumped into. Music isn't too loud, which is nice. Can almost always find a table, workers are super friendly, coffee is delicious. Food menu is scarce, but that's kind of the idea. They do have snacks! read more

A very minimalist coffee shop which was nice, no giant paintings and crap hanging all over the wall. Clean as a whistle They had a decent assortment of high quality and freshly made pastries along with coffee and lattes. They didn't have chai tea, which is my go to, so maybe add it to to your menu alongside the other stuff? The quality was great though and I will be coming back through again on my trips to Harvard for sure. read more

I don't know how anyone gives this any less than 5 stars. I'm obsessed with this place. Just living in Cambridge for the summer but the coffee is so so so good. I wished they opened earlier than 7 AM. Ginger snap cookie is great too and the New Orleans coffee in the little milk cartons read more

Nostalgia from my days living in San Francisco, I can't get enough blue bottle this summer. Excellent quality coffee, friendly baristas and quick service. Highly recommend. read more

I was looking forward to trying this place out but,after using the bathroom, I was put off by lots of little tiny hairs in the bathroom sink. It look like someone had recently finished shaving. read more

this is a delayed review from my last trip to cambridge in march....I came here a couple times over the course of my trip and had a lovely experience each time I stopped by. this location is tucked away across the street from the lampoon and just down the street from the groiler poetry shop. the decor, while standardized from the chain, works well in the space. I really liked that the walls were essentially just windows and it's overall a really cute place to chat and meet up with people. I'm mostly writing this review because the customer service was fantastic. I wasn't a huge fan of the beans they were carrying which I had very casually mentioned perhaps not even to them but to my friend. My next visit in the folks working the counter remembered and wanted to comp my cortado with some better beans which was an unexpected surprise. although the whole experience was 5* and super-consistent over my visits the prices are pretty high. also, the coffee + baked good quality is overall is not as great as tatte. read more

Cute space, friendly staff, and great coffee. What more can you ask? I was just getting coffee (and a waffle, YUM) to-go, but there seems to be adequate seating for working, studying and socializing. Fair warning, figuring out which door to enter gave me a bit of a journey, but a journey well worth it! read more

I have no idea why this place is packed. I got an iced cold brew. With tip it was over $6. It was... not good. I also got oat milk to put in it (good for them for having oat milk), but the first container they gave me was spoiled. Ew. read more

I've only visited BBC once, and it was this past week. My initial impression: * Friendly and helpful staff * Nice environment with plenty of seating * Good coffee The downside, at least when comparing it to the other restaurants/coffee shops that are within quick walking radius, is the price for a regular coffee, which is $5 and change. I typically buy coffee from Starbucks and Clover Food Lab in Harvard Square (and recently Pavement Coffee), and both run a couple of dollars less for a comparable product. So, is it worth a return visit? Maybe. If I have time to visit an alternative coffee shop to save a couple of bucks while doing an errand or two, I would likely pass BBC even though it's closer to my place of employment. read more

I liked this place. They take their coffee seriously. A person in my party ordered the Japanese-style iced coffee. It had great flavor. He loved it. I went with a hot latte. Very tasty. The only thing preventing me giving the five stars is the decor. The seating is ok but not very comfortable. And the vibe is kind of meh. Might've just been the day we were there. Would definitely stop in again. read more

Cold brew or oat milk latte lover? Both are done right at Blue Bottle. Their cold brew is strong enough to appreciate the taste, but not bitter enough not to be able to drink it. Lower price or membership rewards system would definitely get me go there more often. read more

Another day, another cute coffee shop. Like a moth to a flame, I'm irresistibly and dangerously drawn to these establishments. Blue Bottle Coffee is definitely not your typical coffee shop. Was out and about at Harvard Square and needed a pick me up before we left for Salem for Halloween shenanigans. My friend brought me to this coffee shop and I fell in love at first sight. It's in a building that was previously an art gallery (I think I remember one of the baristas mentioning). The coffee shop has modernistic decor, brightly lit by natural light, wooden floor, with seating area against the walls looking out the windows all around. My barista was really helpful and suggested I try oat milk instead of almond milk for my latte. He offered to make me an almond milk latte in case I didn't find oat milk latte pleasant. But of course that was not necessary since I loved it! I do wish that they had charging outlets for electronic devices. My phone was at 1% battery (soml) and the coffee shop had no outlets because it's in an older remodeled building. I found this to be an inconvenience. But the excellent cup of coffee made up for it. To all the sophisticated coffee drinkers, Blue Bottle Coffee is where it's at if you find yourself in Cambridge. read more

I used to think that Blue Bottle co has commitment to provide high quality drinks everywhere, until I hit their shop in Cambridge. Unfortunately, despite of charging premium, and in addition charging extra for the single origin shots, I got a burnt espresso that was most likely result of clumsy cleaning of the scoop by an unexperienced/irresponsible barista. I could have got the same shot at any random place in Cambridge with half the price. Would not recommend the place at all. read more

Nice flavors of tea served and the coffee is top notch. Keep up the good work, we will definitely stop back by next time in the area.

LOVE the drip coffee and the overall vibe at this place! Definitely my cup of coffee, strong and not sour.

One of the worst coffee shops/business models I've ever experienced. The entire storefront is empty, only offers 1 small sized coffee cup, no sitting in the restaurant, extremely slow staff, and overall horrible vibes. I was excited to see this store pop up in Cambridge and have been exceptionally disappointed. I hope it closes ASAP read more

Love the iced latte! Getting Liege Waffle means literally just the waffle without fruits/accompaniments which was a bit disappointing (should probably ask if there is any add-on's) but the waffle is crispy and delicious. Also the only place open at 7am on Saturday when even Harvard libraries refuse to open this early! (*during summer hours!) read more

I gave this location one star in my previous review as on more than one occasion the coffee tasted really horrible there. After few months I gave them another try and now it is all good. I think they trained their stuff and now it is up to the level of quality I come to expect from Blue Bottle. Hopefully they will keep it that way. read more

Worth the hype in my opinion - get the New Orleans Iced Coffee!

They don't have a lot of food options here. But their avocado toast is so good! They put a lot of creamy avocado on top of multigrain bread. One of the best avocado toast I've had. But they should have better quality control as one of our toast is burnt. I got the caffe latte and it's pretty good too. The light roasted pulled coffee is a bit too light. It's a bit sour too. It smells bitter though. I like the light roasted coffee in cafe Nero better. The coffee shop looks bright and modern. But there are very limited chairs and tables on Sunday lunch time. One thing I don't like about coffee shops like this is that people will take their laptops and stay for a long time. Some people like to take 2 spaces for 1 person and have no consideration for other people who also want to dine there. read more