Exceedingly Rare Taiwan COE #5 Ching Ye Coffee Estate - this coffee was fantastic! Yes, it's an expensive cup of coffee, but the quality of the coffee bean is certainly extraordinary - very smooth, clean, and complex coffee. The floral and fruity notes of the coffee were right on and you can taste it as you sip on the coffee. Definitely no milk or sugar should be added so you can enjoy the flavor of the coffee as it is. They currently are also doing a special on cherry blossom latte and it's the best cherry blossom latte and drink that I've had so far having since had them from specialty drink stores in San Diego, to Boston, to New York, and to Washington D.C. during Cherry blossom festival. Service was at a reasonable time - don't expect Starbucks fast as coffees are made to order here. read more

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A smaller blue bottle so if you're coming to work, either come in during off hours or there is a shared table near the front of the store. Service is always on point. Everyone is extraordinarily friendly and willing to talk about the drinks and offer recommendations. My go to's are the iced NOLA and a classic latte. Yes it's pricey, but if you're coming to blue bottle you know the price that is associated with it. I was recommended the waffles by an employee and I am glad that she did. The waffles are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and a lovely buttery and slightly sweet taste. There is some street parking along piedmont and some parking lots so come in and get caffeinated! read more

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We were in the area and this coffee shop opened early. Decided to stop by. It was really nice and had a minimalist look. We ordered a vanilla latte. The service was really fast here. The coffee was really good and i stayed up all day. Pretty good experience. read more

Nice ambiance. Matcha was good. Good earthy taste- not too bitter. I got the croissant with the everything bagel seasoning- it was pretty good. Everything was prepared quickly and I went around 8 am too read more

I come here fairly often and nearly every time this girl is working the line is way too long! I stood and waited eternity after eternity just to find out, she paused on a drink JUST to answer someone's question. Other times I visit it's smooth and the baristas work and talk like usual. This girl can't multitask and the drink orders pile up and she'll just keep talking and waiting and dilly dallying. I feel bad for the people that have to work with her they seem so stressed out and she looks like she couldn't care less. She talks but nobody is listening or laughing so just make the damn drinks? The times I've ordered with her she gets my drink wrong and blames it on me. I only get iced drinks but she doesn't like that I guess. ‍ Other than that I highly recommend there iced chai! Fire her please! Or train her again! read more

Wish they still had a hojicha latte - apparently discontinued 2 years ago. Trying their "sweet" latte w half caffeine espresso and oat milk which the order taker said is not overly sweet - and it's not! Just right level of sweet. Also picked up some of their Bella Donovan coffee to bring into the office. Clean counter and fully stocked with all you need for a caffeine boost. read more

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Great blue bottle location except there's not much parking in this area . I got the caffe latte and the sweet latte . They were pretty busy even though it was a rainy day and the drinks took about 10 min to come out . My caffe latte was great !!! Blue bottle was the place that got me hooked onto oat milk and the oat milk coffee latte was delicious . read more

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Stopped by this Blue Bottle location during my commute home for a caffeine fix. Great corner location with interesting architecture that really stands out. The area is very walkable with good foot traffic, and I noticed a comic store across the street. Parking in the back was convenient, though you do need to pay the meter. The interior design is impressive - the countertops looked super cool and gave the place a modern vibe. The barista taking our order was nice. Super friendly and took the time to explain how the sweet latte is made when I asked. Really appreciated his knowledge and willingness to help. The latte itself was delicious as always - I get the sweet latte with oat milk (which is their default option) and typically add a bit more simple syrup to make it sweeter. The table we chose to sit and wait at was dirty with food residue all over it, which was disappointing given the otherwise nice atmosphere. Despite the cleanliness issue, the excellent service, great coffee, and cool location make this a solid choice. I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the same situation needing caffeine during my commute home. read more

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Very pleasant experience here. This is the location in the Oakland Hills, the nicer part. Drinks are fantastic as always no matter what location I go to. I finally saw their instant espresso here and had to snag a bottle to try since I've been told what quality it is. I was hesitant to stop by one in Oakland before the game but glad we did. read more

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I have been to several others Blue Bottle locations. The interior in Piedmont needs to be upgraded. Exterior has no logo. You would be passing by the shop not even realizing it is Blue Bottle. It looks like your neighborhood donut shop. People mostly take out here. For high end coffee, people do want to sit and sip. Coffee shops in the US are lacking of ambiance. In other countries, drinking coffee is a way to live. Something you enjoy and represent. read more

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Showed up waiting for my mobile order and extra 5 minutes, until I asked about it only to be told that they no longer do the Nola (why have it available online?). When i reordered for an iced matcha latte instead, I got some attitude and a hot matcha. I understand not being in a good mood, I get it, but then on top of that I didn't recieve my order twice. The store wasn't very busy either, so it wasn't like it was rushed. Won't be coming back read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Oakland - hot matcha instead of iced/ no nola :( - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Great coffee and friendly service, but heads up if you're working remotely that there are no outlets anywhere in the cafe.

I gave this place another chance I adore the morning manager she's a doll. Now they have an app with perks, in today's economy it makes the $6.75 more worth it. The lady is sweet and the newer employees are MUCH nicer. read more

How does this place pass health inspections, trash left out in the open. Staff doesn't even attempt to care that the place is an absolute mess. Thankfully Piedmont has many more coffee options available. read more

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This place is pretty busy but always worth the wait. I always love the Cafe Mocha, next time I will try the Matcha. I heard it's pretty good!! read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Oakland - Cafe mocha...so good!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

This location sucks. I don't know why they closed down the Broadway location which was much more spacious, nice, with much friendlier baristas. Even the coffee isn't as good here. Bad move for bluebottle. read more

Consistently get luke warm coffee, even after requesting "extra hot." Today it came practically room temperature right from the barista's hands. Putting a double paper cup to protect my hands every time has been unnecessary and wasteful. Price is too high to continue with this frustration. read more

Good coffee. Expensive coffee. $8 for the NOLA now. Also zero outlets so you can't work here. Lots of seating but the acoustics are bad so it's very loud. There is a bathroom and free wifi. read more

Quick and friendly service. Dropped by to purchase their instant coffee as a white elephant gift and decided to try the winter blend pour over. It's perfect for this drizzly day and the pour over was made to perfection. This was my first time here and it was a laidback environment with ample seating including a round community table read more

Came here and ordered the hojicha latte with oat milk per a friend's recommendation. We waited for a while before the barista asked us if we were waiting for our drinks. We said yes so he checked and it seemed like they didn't receive our order. He made our drinks right away and gave us 2 free drink coupons which was really nice of him. The hojicha latte was a bit grainy, pretty bland, & just didn't have the right taste. My stomach started to feel weird as I was drinking it. My husband took 1 sip and also felt the same. I'm sticking to coffee moving forward. read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Oakland - Hojicha Latte With Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Went to buy a quick espresso while walking Piedmont ave. There was only 1 person in line in front of us and the cafe was about 20% full. I ordered a Gibraltar which was delicious. Blue bottle has an excellent quality of coffee. 2 stars for this alone. Minus 3 stars for a 20 min wait from the time I ordered my coffee to when it was ready. I attributed this to the chatty person/guest talking both of the working baristas ear off the entire time. While waiting a queue of 6 ppl came behind and waiting just as long or longer. Can't say I'll be back to this location as there are many other coffee options on Piedmont. read more

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This is the most dog friendly coffee shop in Oakland/SF. My dog literally walks me to blue bottle and stares to go in to get her milk bone. Super kind and attentive baristas, who will help you figure out what grind to use at home. Love the avocado toast and almond croissant (which they call a bear claw). Sunny, happy vibes. Wish there were more booths. read more

I'm giving this place 1 star because they sell coffee and don't allow you to use their bathroom: do the math. It's not that they don't have a bathroom, it's just that they recently decided that us diuretically-laced consumers are banished from the utilization of the one saving grace of the externality their business is responsible for. I wanted to ask for a refund but I hate letting food go to waste so I'm instead declaring right here and right now that I'm not returning. And you might be reading this and thinking, "hey, he sounds like a haughty hangry curmudgeon with a penchant for Karenisms so we'd rather not see his vivacious visage in here anyway", for which you wouldn't be at fault but indeed quite wrong, as I tip well and smile often and default toward needlessly self-effacing gestures. Sad to say this little gem has lost my business until further notice. read more

What can I say about Blue Bottle that I haven't said already in all my other reviews of Blue Bottle? Well, I still think their coffee is still rich and smooth, but somehow it has lost some of its indie mojo when Nestle acquired them five years ago. With that said, I still have a special place in my memory bank for their Piedmont Avenue location. I noticed their struggles with the pandemic more than the other locations, and I respect how they continue to persevere. So much so that I recently went for the more expensive $5.50 Ethiopia pour over (photo: https://bit.ly/3b6xHOM). It hit the spot. COFFEE - 4 stars...still dependable for a satisfying brew AMBIANCE - 4 stars...they had to close the seating for quite a while but I prefer takeout anyway SERVICE - 4 stars...polite and disciplined TOTAL - 4 stars...Blue Bottle is like the Energizer Bunny, keeps going on and on RELATED - Exploring Piedmont Avenue? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2I0RAHj read more

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I go to Blue Bottle for a pour over because they have the best pour over in the bay area hands down. I wish they were closer to me because I would be there everyday. I always go and grab one before I go to the movies. I would give this shop 5 stars but for me the staff is very aloof, unfriendly and slow. They chat too much behind the counter when there are a lot of customers waiting. The coffee is top notch, truly one of the best flavors I have experienced. read more

I needed a place to work for a couple hours and was this was a great spot. The location is very clean and staff is friendly. There are small seating spaces which are great for 1-2 people or setting up your laptop. There's also a large round table for groups or shared area. My cappuccino was made perfectly! read more

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Everything went well customer service. The atmosphere was just extremely clean. Price right and the food was just delicious. The coffee was amazing and I'm not a coffee drinker. I was from out of town and every time I go back to Oakland trust and believe this is gonna be a stop for us. read more

As a coffee lover, I must say this is my absolute favorite. This specialty cafe is exceptional. Always order the Nola brews. They also serve breakfast pastries. Equally enjoyable. Can't say enough about this high quality coffee. read more

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Blue Bottle coffee is always a special treat for me. The individual pour-over coffee is well worth the wait. This is my first time at this Oakland Piedmont Ave location. The space is bright and clean. There are 4 2-person booths and a large round communal table in the front. I ordered a cup of winter blend to start the holiday season. read more

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I'm speechless. This was the best chocolate croissant I've ever had, And the iced mocha is the best in Bay. MUST TRY.

Blue Bottle is always a treat for me. Individually prepared pour over coffee is delicious. I'm too impatient at home to make one cup. Early for an appointment, I found this store and with parking on front to boot. I saw there was a mobile app and downloaded it quickly. Signup was easy and with Apple Pay, no fumbling to enter my cc. Ordered and ready in about 5 minutes! read more

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"Tokyo Kissa" As I blow into my drink to take my first sip. The coffee is blown by my lips. Bubbles separating like the red sea and me as Musa ( Moses). Like a hint of jazzy color and redneck country I had come to find Harmony in the Rich flavor that not everyone will savor. Smoky like volcanic ash. I had been thinking of the liege wafel and charcoal coffee ALL DAY!!! Good Lord God Almighty!!! This coffee got me in high spirits. I was aching in pain. And complaining about being sore. But life redeemed me with this delicious cup of heaven. The service was fast. And the Ambee-ounze was like Bowen Yang Kissing Ariana Grande galore!! Such is ambiance it was good. No it was great. No it was perfect! read more

Ok so I still love BB and all, but is this location serious with their tipping suggestions of 35%? I've never seen tipping suggestions so high anywhere before. I almost didn't believe my eyes. I'm all for tipping well, but asking for 35% is really presumptuous and exorbitant IMO. It made me realize too that the staff here isn't particularly super passionate about coffee like they are at the OG Hayes Valley location. They meet the bare minimum for their jobs by making your coffee order correctly and not metaphorically spitting in your face. The last cashier, a blonde lady, greeted me with a blank stare, a half mumbled hi, and not even a "what can I get started for you?" Why would this level of service warrant above a 20% tip? :/ read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Oakland - 35% tip?! Are they for real? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Best coffee drinks in the US hands down. And I have been to them in SF, Oakland, San Mateo, Santa Monica, Brooklyn, Manhattan and all have excellent cappuccino, Gibraltar, espresso, consistent across the US. I don't know who teaches their baristas, but fantastic across the US. Out of any chain they perform the best at hiring only great employees, teaching them exactly perfectly, and keeping them consistent. Compare that to Peets that has gone completely downhill, worst coffee drinks, no one knows how to make an espresso drink, constantly changing employees, and a once packed San Ramon Peets is now empty and needs to close. Horrible, worse than Starbucks now, and that is pretty bad for how much you pay. I bet Blue Bottle pays its employees appreciably more than Peets. read more

I don't think there's much to say about their espressos - almost always I get a rich, velvety top which I love sipping on immediately the cup comes into my hand. This is why I still opt for hot espressos even during summer days, then cool it with my own ice cubes. I recently had their limited/ seasonal Muscovado Sugar Latte and the subtle sweetness is so pleasant! Highly recommend if you want to divert from their classic menu, which of course they also excel at. However, since the pandemic I noticed that the painter's-taped floor would need some updating. It clearly unclear to all those that come after me because they simply swoop to the front (aka "cut the line.") At first I was secretly venting at the individuals but now I think this could be better handled by the store. read more

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WHEN: Sunday @11am I swear every Blue Bottle I've been inside of has been so nice on the inside, but every location feel unique while still keeping to their brand. The seatings are available as follow: - 2 seaters along the wall - 1 huge round communal table Lighting is perfect as the windows are huge. Here's what I had: DRIP COFFEE - $4 I'm no coffee expert, but I need my caffeine. I didn't see it on the menu, but when I asked for Oat Milk, my kind barista just handed me the carton for me to add however much I liked. My cup of coffee was a nice one. LIEGE WAFEL - $4.5 Warm, crispy on the thin outer layer like its been brulee-ed. There's a slight sticky texture, which is a chewiness I really enjoyed. Yes, I really liked this waffle! CARAMEL COOKIE - $3 This semi-gooey cookie had small pieces of caramel in it. It was sweet and tasty! I ate it too fast and realized it would have gone well with my coffee. While I felt the decorum, food, and service was stellar, the thing I wish I came prepared for were: - There is no Wi-Fi - There are no outlets All in all I liked it here and I will most likely come back--but more prepared. read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Oakland - LIEGE WAFFLE $4.50 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Oakland, California

Lovely new Blue Bottle location on Piedmont. Per the usual Blue Bottle standards, it's clean, modern, minimal. I like the booths in the back (more like 1-2 person booths)and there's a big round table in the front as well as stools in the back where the coffee is made. One observation is that the layout was not super well thought-out because if the line ever gets too long, it might be awkward to wind around the big table in the front (unless they end up swapping that table out). Overall, love Blue Bottle, but a little worried they'll detract from local business (I'm most concerned about Timeless). Street parking, but if you need groceries, I recommend you park in the Piedmont grocery lot, support the local business by buying your goods there and grab a coffee afterward! read more

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They're always spot on with the coffee. I usually try their seasonal blends. The staff is friendly and even remembered who we were since we visited there almost every day. I like the large round table. Great place to sit with your friends or workmates to chitchat. read more

Good coffee but I wish they would ask you if you want your Nola hot or cold like they do at other BBC's. That's a lot of money for a coffee drink to not be asked how you'd like it prepared. read more

Blue Bottle landed on Piedmont Ave adding another coffee choice. Variety is good right? I honestly couldn't rank the coffee places on Piedmont outside of Starbucks. The variety of choices each give a unique coffee experience from drinks to ambience and even seats. For Blue Bottle you get the design conscious, clean and minimal layout. The coffee is Blue Bottle so no complaints there, they have a small assortment of pastries, staff is friendly. I guess my only complaint is the seats are a bit on the hard side being wood but that's a personal preference I suppose as I'm more of a plush cushiony type guy. Pros: Tasty coffee, modernistic/minimalist design Cons: Hard seats Bottom line: Another place to choose from for your Piedmont Ave coffee fix read more

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