Blue Bottle Coffee
2118 University Ave #1026, Berkeley, CA
Crema's Take
“This Berkeley institution has earned its reputation as an espresso-focused destination where even self-proclaimed purists find themselves pleasantly surprised by thoughtfully crafted drinks like their standout Juniper Latte and precision pour-overs that justify their price tag. The shop strikes a rare balance between serious coffee craftsmanship and approachable hospitality, with bright natural light and decent seating that makes it easy to linger over your cup without feeling rushed. Whether you're a black coffee minimalist or adventurous enough to try their creative seasonal offerings like the orange cream Nola, there's a genuine care in execution that sets this location apart from the average specialty café.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. Slow-sit spot.
Google Reviews
As a self proclaimed espresso purist I was really impressed by the Juniper Latte. Good pour and nice presentation, good shot flavor. What else can one ask for? Decent places to sit too.
Guys, seriously, why is it impossible to find decent coffee in the US? I'm from Switzerland, and during my week in Berkeley, I drank coffee everywhere. Seriously. In every coffee shop I could find. And only here does the coffee resemble the drink they call coffee in Italy or…
This was my first time here and I tried two different iced coffee's. I ordered the Nola iced coffee and the orange cream Nola. Both of these drinks were delicious and the customer service was quick and friendly with no wait. I would return but it would be a different time since…
I take my coffee black. As I haven’t really tried anything else, I cannot comment on the rest of their offer, but their 6 dollar pour over meets my (high) standard for coffee. In terms of atmosphere, the place is minimalist, modern, spacious. It’s not a cozy place, but I like…
Caffeine Fix and Natural Light! We were in Berkeley for a business meeting, and my colleague suggested we stop by this Blue Bottle Coffee location for a caffeine fix. The place is nicely set up. It has large glass windows on two sides, letting in plenty of natural light, so…
Crema Reviews
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