Blue Bottle Coffee

This Blue Bottle has good yard for relaxing. The waffles made to order are amazing.

Drinks: the hojicha latte was good!
Space: Good place to study with plenty of table spaces but very busy on weekends. Service: Speed of taking & making orders could be improved.

Nice place mostly used by geeks coding away or entrepreneurs pitching ideas to venture capitalists. Or just handing on sipping coffee in a relaxed noisy environment. This place is usually very busy and hard to find tables especially when the outdoor seating is not open due to rain. Food is snacks and lovely. Cappuccinos are the best here, creamy and perfect texture with the right level of Espresso with good flavors that you actually smell. Unlike Starbucks, this is specialty coffee worth the higher price. Come here to sit and enjoy a drink or meet for business but not for a quick coffee run. Parking is available in the lot usually easy to find on the street as well. Better to enter from the back side of Cowper street than on university Ave.

Great location for studying or simply getting a coffee. Despite being expensive, the coffee is excellent, especially the cold brew. With tables, seats, and a fountain, the seating area is suitable for both studying and having conversations. It is conveniently close to the street and quiet enough to allow for concentration. They provide a few dessert alternatives as well.

I had a double espresso and it was awesome. I definitely will go there when I'm near. It's counter serve. The line and the wait after are why they only get 3 stars for service. But there are a lot of tables and comfortable chairs. And given that it's counter serve, it's as good as counter serve can be.

Great location, great ambience and great staff. Very friendly folks overall and they answered all my questions patiently. The coffee is really good and also the hot chocolate. The savoury offerings are very nice. The Walnut Toffee Roll (almost like a croissant) was really good when hot.

Definitely overrated place. Cool location and setting, but the product and service is subpar. It took us almost 25 min to get two lattes, and then they were cold. What a waste of $15! Next time buy your coffee at Starbucks nearby and enjoy the patio at blue bottle 😀

Update on my original review: Blue Bottle customer service got back to me the next day and promised to send my feedback to the local team at the cafe. Also gave me a refund which was processed today. Appreciate their prompt response and immediate action on the feedback. We will give it another chance next time we are in Palo Alto.

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.

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.

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.