Blue Bottle

Most overpriced coffee I’ve ever had. They charge a dollar for almond milk in your coffee. The coffee itself is about 10 ounces and if you add almond milk it comes out to $ 5.00 for the smallest cup of coffee you could think of. The cashier was nice which is the only reason I’m giving it two stars. I will not be back here. Very greedy company.

This place is kept well and clean. The coffee is average at best. 10 years ago, I would have said it was amazing, but the big push with coffee culture has really up’d the standard for coffee. So this place has a good business plan and is managed well, thus it will make its profits, but there are some other spots I’d prefer to get coffee at on the westside.

I really like the New Orleans coffee that they have here. The cold brew is delicious also. Nice and bold coffee they serve here. If you’re a fan of coffee then you need to check out Blue Bottle while in Venice.

Love the coffee here.
Super flavorful and such a treat.
Pastries are ok but, nothing to brag about. Prices are high, and the street parking is crazy. All
Worth it if you realllly want a good cup of coffee.

I am stoked that there is Blue Bottle Coffee close to me. You know it’s good coffee when you can drink it without any cream or sugar. It tastes even better if you add it, but I was trying to cut back on my sugar intake. I got it iced and it was refreshing. Since it is on Abbot Kinney, parking can be a challenge, but at least you don’t have to go to San Francisco to get your fix.

Not fun, OVERPRICED. Coffee came with milk for no reason. «Thats how its served»
From Café du mondes website — «The Café Du Monde Coffee and Chicory is traditionally served Au Lait, mixed half and half with hot milk. However, people have a personal preference on how they like their coffee. People like their coffee strong and black, or with sugar; maybe with a little more milk, or maybe a little weaker brew. I suggest that the Coffee and Chicory be demonstrated using vacuum bottles to keep the coffee hot, and to give the customer the opportunity to experiment finding their personal preference.»
I wanted it black. If it was real NEW ORLEANS coffee i could just get it however i wanted. Alfreds is a much better option for an overpriced coffee shop, will never go again.
Thanks!

Coffee is my addiction but I try to drink it only 3 times a week, that’s why I really enjoy drinking a good coffee no matter how much I need to pay.
Yesterday my friend brought to Blue Bottle and my experience was great. The smell of the coffee was just perfect, I was in heaven while I was drinking it, I also ate an orange poundcake slice that was so moist that melted in my mouth.
Blue Bottle is now one of my favorite places for my coffee during weekends!
The only part that I didn’t like was that they charge $ 1 extra for almond milk but I still highly recommend it.

Blue Bottle is the quintessential LA coffee shop. Minimalist design, attractive baristas, and a classic espresso menu. However, despite the ‘hipster’ façade, they honestly serve up quality coffee. The Abbot Kinney location was my first experience with Blue Bottle and I instantly loved it. I don’t know if it was the cool, friendly barista who helped me pick my poison or the warm vibe from the other customers in the space but I just loved it. Simple as that.
I tried their New Orleans Iced Coffee on my first visit and loved it’s smooth quality and notes of chicory. On my second visit, I tried a latte and the foam was excellent which always sells me on a coffee shop. By now, I’ve tried most of anything you can order at Blue Bottle and I have never been disappointed. I will admit that the prices are well above any Starbucks or Coffee Bean, but if you’re a fan of artisan coffee shops in LA than nothing will come as a surprise to you. This is one of the few on my list that I can honestly say I’d revisit on a regular basis. They also have locations in Echo Park and West LA now!

When the Blue Bottle Coffee Company began, it was staffed by zealots. I learned of BBCC from my friend Phil, who was getting coffee delivered to his front porch by a motorcycle-​riding Blue Bottle employee. After I enquired about becoming a subscriber, I was put in contact with one of the original employees, someone whose email address was
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And then there was Jo at the farmers’ market, who pulled perfect shots on an antique machine while moving so fast that the Theory of Relativity would have been necessary to describe her motions accurately.
Those were the days!
Now Blue Bottle is becoming increasingly commercial. It has outside funding — lots of it. And it’s popping up all over the place, like in Venice for example. The quality has got to be suffering — right?
Well, no, not so far at least. When I visited the (relatively) new Venice location, everything was perfect.
I arrived early on a Sunday morning and found a parking space in front of this kiosk-​like Blue Bottle. Inside there was no line! I ordered a Gibraltar and was delighted with its appearance and taste. Needless to say, I picked up a bag of single origin coffee for home consumption as I was leaving. Surely I’ll return!

I’d been to Blue Bottle in the Ferry Building in San Francisco and enjoyed it. So when I was in the Venice neighborhood, I figured I’d give them another go. I ordered an almond milk latte and it came to over $ 5. Man… I don’t know. My latte was good, but not mind blowingly different from any other I’ve had… and it was also tiny. Ouch. The baristas were so darn cute and the space is pretty and I used their bathroom but $ 5.50??? Man.
Perhaps I’m missing the mark on what makes this coffee soooo special? Yes their service is very nice and the coffee was good… but sometimes I’m just grateful for my basic bitch palate, because it saves me lots of money.
In the spirit of staying positive, I looked really cool holding their cup.

Just as good as SF. This is abbot Kinney so parking sucks unless you don’t mind parking far away and walking, so keep that in mind.
There didn’t appear to be much of any seating so keep that in mind if you’ve tagged this as your next hot spot to work on that last minute paper.
New Orleans iced coffee is always a favorite and their iced coffee is always semi sweet and fully smooth.
People and friendly and are willing to answer any of your coffee questions!

Although their cappuccino was great (I’d say it is very comparable to my favorite i.e. intelligentsia) their affogato was super strong. It was so strong that it almost numb my tongue. I noticed that they were serving it with sweet rose creamery product. Not a good way to go because Sweet Rose creamery is one of the creameries that, in my own opinion is waaaay below par.
Intelligentsia is still the winner!

Brunches can be very filling. But luckily Venice grants you the decked out strip that is, Abbot Kinney. What better way to digest everything than walking down the street with a nice iced mocha in hand?
Thank you Blue Bottle for the perfect remedy to another hot sunny day in LA.
Also, I’m currently on an affogato trip. So I got one as an easy going dessert & split it with my coworker. Affogato presentations are not always the prettiest but so far, blue bottle had a much stronger kick to their espresso! Ice cream was regular but did its job. Give it a try.
OVERALL, good (not great) coffee & clean. Good service. Simple menu but extremely narrow venue.
Heads up:
— The stools by the wall are under the smallest counter sticking out that is really only enough room for your drink. No arm resting space available! Sitting at their tiny counter brings you in such close-​facing contact to the wall that it just may remind you of childhood timeouts. Except you’re not on timeout, the counter is just that small.
— Not really meant to be a sit down café anyway. So grab your drink & window shop!

It’s worth the hype. Yes it’s pricey. Yes it’s a super tiny portion, but damn that is a good cup of joe and they know how to make coffee just the way it should be. The flavor is bold and nutty.
Get the ice New Orleans Cofee. ugh so good.
Good luck with parking!

I like Blue Bottle coffee anyways, even their boxed one sold in grocery store tastes better than some other coffee shop coffee. But I kinda not a big fan of this place.
It is a very tiny shop with almost no seat inside/​or outside. The decoration is modern and bright and have some cool blue light shining. It is cool, but it is not a place to hang out. It’s good you just grab and go, then it will be ideal. The line was also really long. You pay the same price for the same thing you buy as a boxed coffee. I think if I want cold brew, I will go to the grocery store.

I heard so much about blue bottle coffee from several of my friends in SF, when I learned I have extra two hours today, I searched for closest blue bottle coffee shop near where I was.
This place is north of LAX, approximately 15 – 20 mins drive near the Santa Monica Pier.
I ordered macchiato, and really enjoyed expresso. Good flavor and nice strong taste, the way I like it. I like their small bar area to enjoy your cup of coffee. It reminds of a coffee shop in Italy.
I also tasted a cup of drip coffee my colleague ordered. It was made from Rwanda beans. This was very similar to blue mountain. It was so good I ended up purchasing 8oz of beans for home. Can’t wait to grind beans and use drip to properly make coffee on weekend.
If you want properly made coffee, this may be a good place to try.

I stumbled on this place out of pure necessity. I drank a half a gallon of water, trying to be healthy, just before sitting in traffic for well over an hour. Not smart. So I needed a restroom ASAP and this seemed like the perfect place to just buy a scone or something small, so that I could use their bathroom.
Surprisingly, I found a lot more with this shop.
The New Orleans Iced Coffee– a must try on a warm day! The perfect amount of sweetness.
The Granola is very good! It doesn’t taste too dry or bran-​like. They sell milk of you want to have cereal but I just ate mine as is. I liked the hint of cinnamon in it.
I also bought a cookie (I don’t remember the name of it) I know it wasn’t the chocolate one. It was great!
They sell coffee in small and large bags, depending on your level of caffeine need. At one point, the line was so long that people were out the door, so it’s definitely popular. I was told that it started out in San Francisco and now their establishing themselves here in So. Cal.
If you’re into coffee or tea and you’re in the area, this is definitely a place you should come visit!

So happy to have Blue Bottle finally in town! First tried up in SF at their flagship location and been hooked since then –00–
Got to introduce hubby to Blue Bottle, yippee!!! Since it was a warm day, we both got the cold brews: one of their popular New Orleans and one Single Origin. He liked the black cold brew better, it had a nice complex layers that was so refreshing. I actually prefer the New Orleans that had milk and cane sugar. So it all worked out, as always ^_​^
Not much space to sit down & sip except for a wall length standing counter by the wall with a couple of stools, next to the napkins/​lids station. But it should be no problem to grab & go stroll along Abbott Kinney street or meander off to Venice Beach for people watching.
My new coffee treat in one of my fav neighborhoods to relax and enjoy walking around, that is hard to find living in LA.

I’m not going to pretend I know a lot about coffee, but I must say that Blue Bottle has lived up to its hype.
LOCATION:
Small and cute coffee shop located in Venice. Perfect for all the hipsters who are in need of a caffeine fix. The smell of the shop lures in a crowd. Seriously, the coffee here smells phenomenal.
COFFEE:
Got the New Orleans coffee which is a cold brew with cane sugar and milk. For $ 4, this iced coffee is a steal. Very bold in flavor and had just the right amount of sweetness.
PARKING:
You’re in Venice, so you know it’s only street or ridiculously overpriced valet parking.

The coffee is absolutely amazing. It’s creamy, light, with just the right amount of sweetness. Even with Blue Bottle being 41 miles away from where I live, it is definitely worth the drive.
Lastly, the staff were very friendly and the environment was welcoming. Debit & Credit are accepted here via Square Payment.
Highly recommended!