Blue Bottle Coffee
480 9th St, Oakland, CA
Crema's Take
“This Old Oakland location has earned a devoted following thanks to genuinely exceptional baristas like Peter and Sean who elevate every visit into a personal experience—reviewers specifically praise this spot as their favorite Blue Bottle location for the people behind the counter. The mocha here is legendary enough that an Australian visitor has been chasing its flavor across the entire Asia-Pacific region for two years, while the pour-over and espresso drinks showcase perfectly roasted beans that regulars keep coming back for. It's a walkable distance from BART with a warm, distinctive atmosphere that feels like a genuine gathering place rather than just a coffee shop, especially if you arrive early to pair your drink with their excellent pastries and Bay Breakfast sandwich.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Opens early.
Google Reviews
The coffee was on point as always at blue bottle, but this is my favorite location. It’s because the staff is amazing here, especially Peter & Sean. Great people and excellent baristas 👍👌
I overall enjoyed their coffee and tea. They move pretty fast and have a decent amount of baked good to pick from.
Their mocha is the BEST mocha I have ever tasted. I am a tourist from Australia. I visited 2 years ago and I haven’t yet found a replacement anywhere else in Asia-Pacific region. I really really miss their mocha! ❤️
The atmosphere of Blue Bottle Coffee. It is a walkable distance from the 12th Street BART station. The Bay Breakfast sandwich and the coffee were very filling. I enjoyed the dripping sauce on the sandwich. This is a great place for getting premium coffee if you don’t regularly…
Blue Bottle Coffee is unique coffee house with a one of an kind experience. The coffee is perfectly roasted. They are excellent for making a robust cup of coffee. The Staff seems to be very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about their products. With my coffee I ordered a…
Crema Reviews
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