Blue Bottle Coffee in San Mateo deserves a special shoutout for the excellent service I received from Cameron. He greeted me promptly in such a warm, friendly way and was genuinely helpful throughout the visit. It was honestly one of the best customer service encounters I've had anywhere recently, especially in a coffee shop. Great coffee is always appreciated, but great service like this really stands out. Cameron made the experience feel welcoming and memorable. Highly recommend this location, for both service and cleanliness/atmosphere. read more

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Save yourself the headache and skip this spot on a Friday unless you're walking over from the nearby offices. Parking: Absolute nightmare. Finding a spot anywhere near the building took forever. The Wait: Waited 15 minutes just to order, only to be told it would be another 15 to 20 minutes for the drinks to actually be made. The Vibe & Pace: I'm usually pretty patient with long lines, but watching the staff work was painful. Zero urgency, moving in slow motion while a huge crowd waited. You could literally feel the shared frustration in the room and everyone around me was checking their watches with the exact same annoyed expression. The coffee at Blue Bottle is always solid, but the bottlenecking from app/delivery orders combined with a staff that refuses to pick up the pace makes this location a skip. Definitely wouldn't go out of my way to come back here. read more

Great cafe location. I mean, who doesn't love Blue Bottle? This one is the smallest Blue Bottle I've ever been to with limited seating, but it's okay. It's nice and clean and there is parking available right in front and all around. The AC is strong which feels great, but definitely bring a jacket if you plan to stay for a few hours. I just wish there were more seats, but other than that I love having a local Blue Bottle shop near me. Please try the Iced Sweet Blossom Matcha Latte. This has been my go to menu item at Blue Bottle. So good, not too sweet, and I love the infusion of elderflower and the orange zest garnish. read more

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Always love to stop at Blue Bottle when I'm on a road trip, and this trip was no exception. Stopped to grab my Iced Mocha. Super happy with my drink - tasted just as delicious as always - but their service here is so incredibly slow. Surprising since it was relatively empty here. Parking is also more difficult. Despite it having a small shopping area vibe, because of the location, I had to look for 10 minutes for parking. Maybe I missed an easier lot? But not the most ideal when grabbing a quick coffee to-go. Overall, coffee is still just as great. Otherwise, this Blue Bottle definitely is not one of the best in their chain. read more

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Blue Bottle is a coffee shop I go to when I want to feel extra fancy I went here when visiting Roblox for a business meeting Not a lot of indoor seating options. People come here and set up work stations so you won't be able to find an open seat/full sized table too easily. They also have these mini tables to sit at. They're really inconvenient. You can't fit your food and coffee on it. Outside of the rough seating situation, the coffee and food always knock it out of the park! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

I always forget about this location because I'm closer to the downtown shop. It's a bit smaller at this one, but I find it cozier and dare I say...feels cleaner? Service was pleasant and I thought they were more helpful than the staff at the downtown location. I came close to closing time to grab some merchandise, and they offered me a pastry on the house! read more

I hate leaving poor reviews, but I just spent 7.50 ($1 tip) on straight milk! :( The person who took my order, said that they can do an iced Americano with a splash of almond milk and I feel I am just drinking a cup of milk. So disappointing. Would appreciate a refund if anyone manages their Yelp. read more

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Nice coffee shop in San Mateo! This is their first location in San Mateo and I have been visiting since it opened couple years ago. The interior is clean ad look nice and the shop it not that large but has seating area. I remember on my first visit I got their famous waffle and it was yummy. I like the serounding. read more

This location unfortunately is impacted by limited inventory and staffing compared to other spots despite its prime location near Hillsdale mall. They are constantly out of their signature items like NOLA and waits can exceed 30minutes, which is shocking for a coffee shop. Unless you aren't in a hurry and are fine waiting for a cup of coffee, don't come out of your way here. read more

This was the worst experience I've had at blue bottle They were out of NOLA which was fine we ordered a regular drink. We waited 20 minutes and realized that the line wasn't progressing in terms of who had been served. They proceed to tell us it will be another 30 minutes. For coffee. They then announce to customer in line that it will be another 40 minutes for new orders. We had somewhere to be so we had to leave and asked for a refund. It's been 2 weeks we have not received it. This location was understaffed and really not up to the standard. read more

Had to stop by before my flight, had the amazing Nola Shakeratto and the blonde, was delicious , service is fast and consistent, this location was nicely centralized in the roblox headquarters plaza. read more

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It's a good spot forsure, just gotta know what you want to order. It's in a good location too with plenty of street parking, an outdoor seating area. read more

From 2 stars in my last review to 1. This Blue Bottle continues to have the worst, most rude service from every employee in here. They are also beyond SLOW. Be prepared for them to take other people's orders before yours even when you ordered first. And prepare for them to give you attitude when you ask them to check on your order. read more

If I could rate a 0 I would. Came here to grab some coffee was very disappointed. Winter coffee warm review "plain and no sweetness ordered a large received a 8oz " sweet latte, was in fact not sweet and very milky and had odd flavoring." Black coffee took 20 minutes to come out with an empty lobby. Winter coffee iced review "Very milky and no sweetness very odd flavor." We got back to our hotels and tried to fix the coffees but we ended up throwing the coffees away. Everyone was disappointed in their coffee. Very expensive for mediocre coffee. Won't be returning back to any location. 3081 Delaware St San Mateo, CA 94403 United States read more

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This is my go to coffee place. I enjoy the outdoor area with plenty of seating l, fairly easy parking, and honestly, my favorite place to pickup an oat milk latte. However, besides the coffee, the staff is wonderful. Always friendly and helpful with a special shout out to Alyssa who is my favorite barista. She's always got a great smile with a cheerful attitude! I'm sure I'll be back soon with my personal cup. read more

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It wasn't too busy this morning compared to a couple other times I've been. However the wait was pretty long, and this isn't the first time I've had to wait a long time for my order.?? But.... the quality beats the more common chain we know. The matcha actually tasted like true ceremonial matcha compared to other places where it feels diluted or watered down. My friend also enjoyed her honey latte ( I think that was what it was) and said the coffee was definitely better tasting. It can get pretty busy here, and then sometimes you're lucky enough to miss a rush. There's tables where some will work inside sometimes, there's also a few areas outside to do so too. Dog friendly, which I always like. I love walking here with my dog on our morning walks time to time and grabbing a tea. read more

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Continues to be the worst Blue Bottle I've ever been to. 1. Now has given me the wrong sized drinks the third time: Charged me 16oz and gave me 12. It had been the same employee all 3 times (how does she have her job?) 2. The unbelievable wait. Sometimes it's due to the crowd, sometimes they just make you wait even when the store is empty 3. The attitude of some of the employees (not the same one mentioned above).... After waiting forever for the small talk to be over at the register ahead of me on a weekday morning, I went straight to "can I have a croissant?", which was met with a "good morning!" in a very snarky tone. Wtf. I am trying to save you time on a busy morning with the one thing I am buying so I can get the f out of your way with a long line behind me.... Who hurt you? I have been to BB in San Francisco at almost every location. Also in Japan, Palo Alto, New York. Their overall pace is slow compared to other coffee places, but this location continues to be a surprisingly bad experience in different ways. If you are in a hurry/don't want to be overcharged/would rather not deal with random bitchiness, skip this place. read more

I'm a little disappointed my iced matcha was more milk than matcha for $7. Maybe I came on an off day but I felt like I was just drinking milk with green coloring. I also waited over 10 minutes for my drink and there was only 1 order before me. read more

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Recently made it as my favorite blue bottle location. Like all the other locations, coffee is strong & pastries are great. What stands out in this location is the vast amount of parking, never too busy, so plenty of seating, and the staff is so nice! (other locations also have great service, but my experience here stood out) read more

The best hot mocha ever I've had--strong and chocolatey with mix of bitter and sweet, a healthy portion and rerasonable portion. Fast, efficient friendly service. The interior is small with little tables and a counter to go order and wait for your order. But the selling point, especially on a gorgeous sunny warm day like today: tables scattered around outside to perch on and enjoy the drink. They also have a good selection of sweet and savory pastries plus. more filling sandwiches, and vegan banana bread. Love! read more

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I normally don't leave reviews, but I feel like I have to so others are aware of this experience at Blue Bottle Coffee. We ordered a waffle for our kids and waited about 15 minutes, only to be told the waffle machine had broken down. No early heads-up, no apology--just a delayed update after we had already been waiting with hungry kids. We then waited another 15 minutes and ended up ordering a $10 sandwich instead. But just a minute later, I saw waffles being served to other customers. That was the most frustrating part--not the delay, but the complete lack of communication and basic consideration. No one came to let us know the waffle machine was working again, and when I asked about it, the staff avoided eye contact, said nothing, and continued to ignore us. Meanwhile, our kids were upset and crying after all the waiting. Mistakes happen, equipment breaks--I get it. But the way this was handled showed zero awareness, zero accountability, and zero care for customers. Would not recommend this location based on this experience. read more

I recently purchased the Ecotainer reusable cup, and it already has a crack in it. These things happen, but I was disappointed that Blue Bottle won't stand behind its product and replace it. As someone who gets a cold brew here most weekdays, it feels shortsighted to nickel-and-dime a loyal customer over a $20 cup when you're risking not just the revenue, but the goodwill that keeps someone loyal to the brand. read more

I visited on a Friday lunch time. It wasn't too busy. About 8 customers and only one party in line in front of me. There were about three staff working there. My rating is mainly for the pastries. I didn't order any drinks or store items. -Tucked in nice neighborhood that is quiet and seems to be a mix of residential and businesses STARS (stand out qualities) -Good customer service - friendly and quick -Pastries are overall good but nothing outstanding; seems very cookie cutter -my favorite pastry is the brown butter blondie but maybe it was the butter talking! -interior is clean -Bathroom is clean and includes changing tables (score for parents/caregivers with kids with diapers!) STAIRS (areas of growth) -Put ingredients of pastries somewhere especially for those with allergies. I didn't find it on the website. A QR code to ingredient list would be helpful TIPS -Free street parking -There are two San Mateo locations so make sure which one you want to go to read more

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Ordered sandwich and iced matcha. The sandwich was super greasy. The drink came out 30 minutes later which isn't a major problem considering it was morning and very very busy BUT some of the staff were borderline rude when asking if they at least had my order in the queue. Next the drink came out in wrong size (12 oz when paid for 16) and when asked to fix, they just added more ice and milk (not to mention it was different milk from what was used for the drink). Thanks? read more

I am not a die hard coffee lover but I just came back from Guatemala last week. I ordered Cafe Latte, didn't find it any special here, the coffee in Guatemala is a lot better, that's how I compare and write this review. read more

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No parking. You drive around in circles. Ridiculous. I left after wasting 30 mins of uturns.

Blue bottle coffee is the best! I had a latte. Whole milk. Hot. Smooth. Rich. Satisfying

Tried Blue Bottle for the first time! I wasn't aware that the menu they had on display only showcased some of their drinks, so if you're looking for more options, be sure to look at their app beforehand! I went for a safe option and got their Nola iced with oat milk. It was slightly sweet but had a good amount of caffeine as I remained wide-awake for the rest of the day. Their chives waffle was okay. I expected a bit more from a savory waffle. I felt like it was missing a salty taste to it, so it may have been better with butter or a dash of shaved salt. The Nola came out as soon as I finished ordering, whereas the waffle took about 3 minutes to come out. The shop itself is pretty small, with only a few 2-3 person tables on the left and right. There's a huge fountain display outside of the shop, and is across from a large commercial building. It was busy for a Sunday afternoon, but I can imagine it being even more lively during a week day. The shop is definitely more for socializing and getting a quick drink rather than a sit-down-and-study vibe. Looking forward to trying their other signature drinks! read more

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They were training...but I wasn't greeted when I entered and the older lady at the register was a bit loud with me. It seemed like she got annoyed when I asked her to warm up my food items. Overall the food was great. read more

I haven't been to Blue Bottle in awhile, but very happy I had lunch at Roam next door and decided to get a coffee before taking the kids to the Playground. I got the iced Nola Shakarado (?) with oat milk. It was fantastic and I drank every last drop. It was so good I went back the very next day to get another one. It is the perfect balance of sweet (but not too sweet) and spice and ice and everything nice!. It's good and I drink alot of coffee so I applaud Blue Bottle for this drink. My only cringe is that it is $8 so with a tip to the servers, you are looking close to a ten dollar drink. Only one size as well. It's just not a coffee I can get every day. Aside from that, I will make a point to get this drink every time I am in the area from now on. Lots of parking in the area although you might need to walk a block or two. It is in a fairly new residential area with cute tables both inside and outside to sit. There is a great ice cream shop and burger place next door so a great place to have lunch or dinner. read more

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My neighborhood Blue Bottle Coffee is a luxury that I occasionally indulge in. I'm more of a daily dark roast drip coffee kind of guy, but occasionally I like to make my way over here for a Cappuccino. The quality of their beans and handcrafted touch is evident in their final product. As for this location, it is on the small side, however there are a few tables and seats on the left side, and there are a few small fold out tables and high chairs on the right side. You can either order via their app for a convenient pickup, or just head straight to the counter right in front of the entrance. Their espresso based drinks will not be like like anything you can pick up from the several other larger coffee franchises, and you certainly will pay more for this high touch, but if you're a coffee connoisseur then this is worth the occasional investment, in my humble opinion. read more

I wouldn't say Blue Bottle is my regular coffee spot, I actually like to rotate to different coffee shops for my occasional coffee fix, however Blue Bottle provides premium coffee that is truly hand crafted. This location is walking distance from Hillsdale mall and there are a few other eateries next door. My go to here is their Cappuccino with 2% milk. It is a small but powerful drink and the richness of their espresso really shines through. I find it's easiest to order using their App and I'm in and out with my drink. The line can get sometimes long and I'd rather be on my way with my warm drink in hand. Parking is street-side as there is no lot nearby. The staff here has always been welcoming and friendly. read more

Service was fine, sweet latte taste like straight milk tho. Wouldn't come again, especially for $8.50 for a "large" cup of milk.

I don't really write reviews, the last time I wrote was few years ago. Wait time is usually very long (the very recent time I waited 15 min); coffee quality inconsistent. On top of that, bad attitude, not polite at all as if I'm supposed to wait forever. Me and my friend clearly said two waffles, totally missed the order and told us we didn't order rather than admitting it's their mistake. Avoid this location at all cost, there's one in San Mateo downtown. read more

Great staff...seen Jesus here many times to ring me up for cafe. Bella Donovan with almond oat milk & Ganache Croissant was divine. My 2nd cup of coffee addiction...had Nestlegold Stumptown Trader Joes creamer PI ginger prior at home n crave caffeine. Kurio my silly monkey build a Bear didn't go with me this time but said aww u didn't take me by Curiosity Curious George like hood...walking mirrors in front. Did u look at yourself? No..there's one there though ..go visit n it's different from Hollywood's Stars of Wonder like John Travolta, Kiefer Sutherland, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Julie Andrews+ slate..a different vibe..quieter yet modern...n Humphrey Roam....ukwita aka u know what I'm talking about...only if u followed me. Stay true n walk, drive, play sport or treadmill with caution OK...da Lord God loves you read more

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A clean cafe in a quaint business park. There's many staff here who make each drink with care. I got the Iced Saffron Vanilla Latte! Good quality coffee. It was rich and creamy; not too sweet. The saffron is subtle and a lot of the flavor comes from the vanilla. I also recommend the Matcha Mochi Blondie! Pretty tasty. read more

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I'm really not one to write a bad review or any review for that matter, but this has been my worst Blue Bottle experience and it has happened more than once. The staff is rude and unfriendly. I have placed a mobile order for a waffle three times only to get there and have them tell me they ran out. It was 5 hours before the store closed, and it has happened on multiple occasions. read more

I've been a fan/customer of Blue Bottle Coffee especially the one in Santa Monica at Abbot Kinney. But this branch doesn't know what they're all doing. I ordered the same Nola Shakerato but the taste is wayyy different. I confronted the barista and they said that's the Nola's taste. Check your employees knowledge. You guys are losing customers. read more

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Coffee preparation is not up to blue bottle standard. I thinks it is too pricey for the quality you get. Disappointed , will not go back to this location. read more

First time trying blue bottle and it truly is worth the hype. Best coffee I have ever tasted. Ambience is cozy vibes, seems like a great place to study. I loveeeee it read more

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