Crema's Take
“This Blue Bottle location in Santa Clara has a serious quality problem: multiple reviewers report they're serving instant coffee pods instead of freshly brewed specialty coffee, yet charging full-price for drinks like the signature iced Nola. At 2.3 stars, this isn't a rough patch—it's a consistent failure that makes the friendly staff and nice seating irrelevant when the core product tastes bland and feels overpriced for what you're actually getting.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program, good cold brew. A laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →I regularly order iced Nola, but I was quite disappointed with how it tasted here.
It’s instant coffee mix, but costs the same as the regular blue bottle cafes. The prices make the place feel like a scam. Not what I expected from Blue Bottle. Disappointing
Wish I had read the reviews before I bought coffee. No wonder the coffee tasted so bland! It’s from instant coffee pods. Never again. Staff is friendly though.
Crema Reviews
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