blue-bottle-coffee-san-francisco.json

{
	"id": "blue-bottle-coffee-san-francisco-8",
	"name": "Blue Bottle Coffee",
	"rating": 4.5,
	"reviewCount": 1686,
	"address": "315 Linden St, Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA 94102",
	"location": "Octavia St & Gough St",
	"phone": "+1-510-653-3394",
	"menuLink": "https://www.yelp.com/menu/blue-bottle-coffee-san-francisco-8",
	"type": "Coffee & Tea",
	"price": "$$$$",
	"reviewList": [{
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I don't think they're the friendliest here but I do love their coffee.  I also enjoy how it is right next to the murals and the open area where people can sit in the gazebo or wander around Hayes Valley...Prime Location!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I freaking love blue bottle coffee. It's so rich and strong enough to get me through a day's worth of work. Too bad I won't be in Hayes Valley as often anymore but I will definitely make the extra mile happen if I want some good stuff!This location is seriously a hole-in-the-wall where it's in a narrow street looking like an alleyway. It's rare people linger around because it's more of a grab-n-go place with rocks and benches to hang out at. I've tried their latte, mocha, and New Orleans iced coffee. Every drink I've had here has never disappointed! Always fast and friendly staff people here. Also tried their olive oil shortbread; nothing to die for, but worth trying if you're into something different. All their other pastries look so yummy.Coffee is a little pricey for a small cup, but quality over quantity! Great little treat once in a while to have :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I love this location. It's in the cutest garage type spot and open air to the street. The coffee is of course fantastic and pastries as well. I suggest getting your coffee then taking a stroll up to the park to sit and people watch."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Saturday, 11:00 AM.Quickie:++ Drink quality- Friendly staff+ Cleanliness+ TurnaroundAnd then...?This Blue Bottle Coffee operates a small kiosk in Hayes Valley. Dayuuum, they make some good stuff. BBC is in the top tier of SF coffee. **********Got my drank on:1. Iced New Orleans   + Chicory aroma, slightly sweet"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Cold brew is $4.16 including tax. It's a bit pricey, but a solid choice in the Hayes Valley neighborhood. This location is on Linden Alley. Staff are friendly and credit cards accepted. On a weekday during lunchtime, there was a short line, but manageable waiting time of under 5 minutes."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Not only do I love Blue Bottle, I love this little shop too. Such a cute location that's provides a great place to people (and dog) watch, a little park you can walk around, and close to neighborhood gems you can window shop while taking a stroll.It's unlikely you won't find this place since there's always a line, finding the end of the line will probably be more challenging! Just in case there isn't a line, it's in an alley in a garage that's the size of a shoebox. Their pound cake is pretty good paired with a latte. They sell beans to go. I made French press for a week with them. Parking here is pretty sparse, and most streets have street cleaning. Park at your own risk!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Although there's no indoor cafe and not much outside seating - it's the best coffee I've ever had (sorry Portland, it's true). That's why there's a continuous line (which goes fairly fast) at their open-air walk up shop. It's in a tiny alley way, next to a very noticeable corset shop. After your pick up your delicious Mocha (my fave), you can walk around the corner to a gluten free French macaroon shop or go shopping at all the fun boutiques in the area. This is the only coffee I've drank that didn't have any acidic taste or acidic effects on my stomach. I failed to ask if the beans are fair trade or locally roasted. Staff was helpful and friendly. The next-to-none parking shouldn't factor into a review for this shop, because parking in the whole city is awful. This little shop can't be dinged for what every other business has a challenge with, and cannot change. I walked 10 blocks to get here on a nice day. Ride your bike or have uber pick you up - it's worth the trouble."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Apparently I'm not a coffee person so I can barely distinguish what's so different about blue bottle.. Also I don't know why people so hype about blue bottle, blue bottle, blue bottle,...To me.. it was just a coffee.... When I tried, maybe the first sip was a little more soft(?) and warm(?) feeling around my tongue? but then after a few second, it's just the same as starbucks.. even to me a little more bitter at the end..?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "My favorite spot. Excellent service. The manager was right there to provide a new free replacement cappuccino when the almond milk they were trying out was not tasting well."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "As a lover of coffee I was a little underwhelmed with the straight test espresso. My wife loved her latte and others seemed pretty brainwashed into thinking they were really enjoying the coffee. The food selections were nice and I like the location in the alley."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The coffee was actually pleasantly good here. Went here a couple months ago and forgot to leave a review. I remember the flavor distinctly though.The seating outside was also a welcome experience.Also saw Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis here, so they got that going for them lol."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Jury duty brought me to this Blue bottle location. Was in need of a coffee during my lunch break.August 2013*Macchiato ($3) yelp.com/biz_photos/blue…I love my espresso strong. Blue bottle normally does the trick! And I love the cute designs they do in the foam.Thank you Blue Bottle for keeping me awake during jury duty!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Blue bottle is a cute little cafe with a very modern touch. I walked there from the Hilton hotel to get coffee during a break from our conference. I saw several people walking out with ice coffee so my first thought was to go with the locals choice. I ordered the ice coffee and I expected so much but it really was just like any regular cup of coffee to me. I also tried the espresso over ice cream. Now that was great! It was such a nice little treat, it was rich and creamy! The atmosphere is nice, kinda hipster but  def family friendly"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The place is absolutely adorable and the service was excellent. Ordered the affogato which was perfect. The espresso was super strong, which was exactly what we needed. The iced coffees were decent but nothing amazing."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Reasonably priced coffee that is made with love.  The barrister literally takes his sweet time making the coffee despite the long line. But it's okay, because i friggin love my latte and coffee!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "New Orleans really smooth and nice creamy flavor with the milk. The after Taste is really pleasant. A low coffee flavor that lingers for the right amount of time. Overall great coffee spot and i'll be coming back when i'm in the area."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Good lord this is good coffee! I asked what the difference was between Cafe au Lait and Latte since both were on the menu. I always thought they were the French and Italian versions of the same thing. They told me that a Cafe au Lait is made with drip coffee and some milk whereas a Latte is made with espresso and a lot of milk. So not so much coffee. Seeing as I was at Blue Bottle, it seemed a horrific waste to buy milk but it was morning so I opted for the $4 Cafe au Lait. It looked like a latte with a foamy top but it was delightful deliciousness. Like the perfect amount of coffee and milk married together in creamy harmony. I sat in the tiny park across the way and watched an even tinier mouse gather food and take it to it's tiny underground nest. By the time my friend joined me, a huge line had formed. 9 AM seems to be the tipping point on a Saturday morning. We lined up to get her a coffee and I ended up getting ANOTHER one! It was so good. We shared a delicious ginger molasses cookie made with real fresh ginger and not too much sugar and then strolled over to the square to look at the sculpture. Pretty much a perfect morning."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Philz Coffee PWNS this place. Either lower the price or make a slightly larger drink."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "If you're in the area going for a walk/jog, then you should give this place a try. It has so much character. It's located in the back alley of some hotel or building. There's no parking and they serve coffee in a garage-like place with no tables or chairs. It's more of a grab and go place. Their menu isn't very extensive. I liked their capacinno. It was light and good. Not a fan of the mocha. Not a fan of mochas in general. Didn't get a chance to try anything else since I was here on a short visit. There's usually a line and it goes by fairly fast. They also sell pastries and packaged coffee bags."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Nice coffee kiosk in a wall. This place is located on a less busy street in Hayes valley, close to smitten and Ritual. There is always a long line at Ritual and Blue Bottle, but I personally like blue bottle a little more. This spot doesn't have any chairs and tables like the other branches. There are some stones on the street where people sit and relax with their coffee. We had the cappuccino and ice coffee, both very tasty."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Yassss! Amazing coffee, excellent espresso. The nicest people - totally happy to accommodate my Melbourne-esque coffee requests.Some of the best coffee in San Fran for Aussies!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Ahhhh ~ the original Blue Bottle location in SF. What can I say? It's small (actually, tiny!) place with a simple roll up garage to open up the store front. They're located on Linden Street (Hayes Valley) - but more like Linden 'alley' so to speak. This isn't a store, so seating is curbside or standing. Everything here is delicious! I tried the new orleans iced coffee for a change - it did not disappoint."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Another one of my favorite stops in Hayes Valley, where I first discovered the greatness of this coffee!It might be hard to find at first though, since it is located in an alleyway and is very small, but you'll find it if you go past Smitten and Cityride Bike Rentals and keep walking down the alley. There are usually a couple people hanging around by it, and for good reason! While their menu is small, their service is always friendly and very fast, having my order ready before I even finish paying!You can't go wrong with their New Orleans Iced Coffee or their Caffe Mocha, rich in TCHO chocolate! Everyone should make the effort to find this tiny kiosk and have an amazing cup of coffee while exploring Hayes Valley! :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I still can't get past the fact that the original Blue Bottle is a small little shack in the middle of Hayes Valley. How entrepreneurial of them.I just got back from Ethiopia and after visiting strong coffee heaven for a couple weeks, this is the closest thing I experienced that reminds me of the coffee I had in Ethiopia. No cream or sugar needed, just the rich, yet very smooth, coffee!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "So many reviews; I was surprised to find that this location is nothing more than a simple walk up window. (In an awesomely-graffiti'd alley, mind you). But it works!I slurped up all of my NEW ORLEANS ICED COFFEE while waiting for them to finish making a cafe latte that was also part of my order. That is how good it is. I used almond milk in mine and the result was so creamy, just sugary enough and so very drinkable. The CAFE LATTE was straightforward and the latte art was gorgeous. My hand shook carrying it over to the car for the others to see before capping it, which was quite the challenge but this beauty needed to be appreciated. I even took a one-handed picture along the way. I was almost inclined to grab a bag of their homemade granola or a tiny baked good, but after a day of gluttony, I reasoned that experiencing the prized iced coffee was enough."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Tucked away in an alley in Hayes Valley, Blue Bottle Coffee is really a great find. I was exploring the neighborhood and going \"cafe hopping\" with a few friends when I noticed this place on yelp!I ordered a latte and my friend got a New Orleans iced coffee. The latte was smooth and flavorful, and the latte art was beautiful, but I wish that it was a little bit stronger. My friend really liked the New Orleans iced coffee, but I found it a little sweet for my taste. Definitely looking forward to returning and trying the almond milk latte that the barista recommended.Good coffee and great ambience. Will definitely stop by anytime I'm in the neighborhood!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "\"Now why you wanna go and do that, love, huh?\" Seriously. Blue Bottle, please come to the city of Atlanta. Besides being real cool (almost borderline overkill) in your alleyway of graffiti art, hipsters, etc. The little pop-up shop looking place was cute to just walk right up to.BUT YO NEW ORLEANS ICED COFFEE IS THE ICED COFFEE OF MY DREAMS. \"Our New Orleans is a sweet and thick iced coffee, cold-brewed with roasted chicory, then cut with whole milk and organic cane sugar.\" Yes please. It was delicately smooth and the perfect amount. I bought your coffee beans after one sip of deliciousness. The scent of them drives me wild every time the bag is open. Is that weird to say?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I love this coffee shop! Each drink they offer utilizes unique brewing methods that maximizes the flavors of the beans! They also roast and serve their own coffee beans!I am the type of person who needs to drink coffee everyday! Also, I'm not basic enough to drink Starbucks. :P During my trip to SF, my friend told me about this coffee shop that I must try! I ordered the Oji iced coffee. The cashier warned me that this is equivalent to 3 shots of espresso and I was like, no worries! Oji is a Japanese-style code Brewer coffee. They drip this overnight for around 24 hours before they serve it. Therefore, the flavors are strong and dense. The taste was more acidity than chocolatey. And boy did this coffee wake me up! I ended up staying up until 2am that night. I wish there is a blue bottle coffee shop in Boston! I would definitely go back and try other drinks on their menu!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Service was warm, friendly, and helpful. Cold brew was just as good."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The original Blue Bottle Coffee (2nd to the farmers market stand which no longer exists). I always thought blue bottle originated in Williamsburg while living in Brooklyn as their location is huge with roasting machinery in the back. This is just a shack as people mentioned, the line is long but moves quickly, mostly people on the way to work or school. The coffee is excellent as expected."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Well, I am slightly a coffee snob. I am not a barista (i wish) but I can appreciate a delicious, good quality, well crafted cup of coffee. Theirs is very good, but i don't know if it was life changing as some say. You still have to come and pop that bubble before you move on of course :)$4.50 for a small Latte. Most drinks around that price. There's only one size, no room for mistakes. The shop is in a cute alley, you won't see it by driving by on Gough St... Parking nearby is hard, $2/hr which meant my coffee was technically $6.50 haha. Walk down the street to Patricias Green little park. It's so hipster you'll hate yourself for liking it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Love this location. It feels like it's a pop-up in the middle of an alley but that alley is a small street, Linden St. It's just a few steps from the Hayes Valley shopping area around the corner from Proxy Park.  The ladies behind the counter were friendly and efficient, asking for my order with people in front of me before I even reached the cashier. This day I opted for New Orleans Iced Coffee with Almond Milk. Cool satisfaction, just sliding down my throat. Strong, bold and sweet, with enough cream to mellow out the strong beans but not so much to mute it's natural essence. Tough choices in this world.  Ritual Coffee and Blue Bottle all within a few steps of each other. Flip coin to pick and live with it. San Francisco is that kind of place. But if you're looking for iced coffee, I think Blue Bottle has the slight edge."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Very simple shop with a simple menu but the quality is amazing!I had a mocha latte and really loved it.Very complex in taste and they used dark chocolate which was a nice rich and slightly sweet additional, very tasty.Prices are fair, though I wish they had larger sizes, I could down this in one sip it's so good!Service was nice, plan on taking it to go as there is not really any seating.Excellent local coffee chain, worth checking out!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Wait hold up lets rewind, I didn't get to tell my story yet.  My friend wanted to get his car detailed at a shop close by and asked me to drive him back so I reluctantly agreed. We drove there and the navigation took me past linden street and I noticed the shop. I pulled round the street and parked and walked there. There were a handful of people but the line moved quickly and the employees were plenty nice. They asked what I wanted and originally I wanted a cappuccino, you apparently can't take that to go so I settled for 2 caffe mochas, one for me and one for my friend. Paid and hung around for a bit and we got our coffee. It smelled so wonderful, and they put whatever coffee art they were able to make on top of it. Strong delicious coffee with semisweet tcho chocolate in the caffe mocha, mmmmm delicious."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "First time here and the place did not disappoint! My friend spotted me for a New Orleans and Affogato, which were both great but towards the bottom of the drinks are where all the shot and bitterness lies, so be wary of that. The barista put whole milk in my New Orleans, which I was able to pick up the creamy sweet texture in my drink, while the Affogato  was served with extremely sweet ice cream and was not well balanced enough with the espresso shot.Parking, obviously, is definitely a b****, as well as the parking meter. One quarter basically gives you, like, 3 extra minutes. Rip off! Overall, I had a great time here - didn't have a long wait, outdoor seating was the best, friendly and knowledgeable service, and great vibe."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Curiosity led me to try out Blue Bottle Coffee in Japan as people rave about its coffee quality in San Francisco. I'm no coffee connoisseur but the latte that I ordered was on the spot. It was smooth and not too bitter. I had to wait 10 minutes to order (even though it was on a weekday!) and had to keep an eye out for open tables.They displayed how they process and filter their coffee, making it an memorable experience!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "One of the most popular names for coffee in the city, and for good reason. Every location I've been to provides the same great service, barista expertise and consistent production of quality coffee. Where Blue Bottle slightly edges out its competition is in their iced coffee. Their New Orleans, while slightly too sweet for my own tastes, stands out against the competition for being decadently creamy with a strong coffee presence. Their drip coffees and lattes, additionally, are no slouch either. The Three Africans is another favorite of mine when I opt for the black coffee option. Strong and earthyThis location in particular boasts one of the nicest locations in the city. Located out of what looks to be a garage in an alleyway, it's only blocks away from linden park (that strip of grass in the middle of Hayes Valley) which provides for some great people-watching, restaurant hopping and boutique shopping."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Pricey, but quiet possibly the BEST almond latte ever! The price you pay for peace of mind and happiness. #CofFEE Treat Yoself!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This place is a gem and may be quite easy to miss!I always get the New Orleans Iced Coffee w/ soy and it tastes perfect every time, no Starbucks bullshit. They don't load your drink with half a cup of ice and sugar like every other place and...I don't know, it just tastes like real coffee? Be prepared to wait in some type of line but don't worry, the Baristas here work quick and are super friendly! Now if only they had larger sized iced coffee"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "A small hole in the wall with a lot of outside seating! Pretty comfy and even better when it's sunny outside! I always get their New Orleans iced coffee! It's my fav iced coffee in sf except for Vietnamese iced coffee.     The coffee is super strong and the milk/ sugar brings out the fragrance of the coffee even more. I just love it! Also the coffee quality has always been consistent and every cup Ive got has been delicious!   Also tried their pretzel, it's bready and buttery and the texture is really good! Try it!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Excellent cup of coffee! I usually get the drip just black. It's got a more bitter taste than acidic which I enjoy. The location is quaint and small, looks like a garage kiosk setup with some sparse exterior seating. There's a small park just a short walk away to sit and enjoy your cup of coffee. I almost always make a stop here at Blue Bottle when I'm in the neighborhood."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Regular latte and chocolate cookie. I consider myself spoiled because we have an industrial espresso machine at work, know how to work it, and use good beans. So i have excellent lattes all the time. This little pop-up nailed it! Chocolate cookie was good too but a little expensive at three bucks."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "Not impressed. I am not a coffee drinker by any stretch. I drink once a week at best. And yet when I taste coffee I knew when it's good. This was not good coffee. It appears people like it based on most of the reviews. I am no such fan. Glad I didn't leave the almost-obligatory hipster coffee establishment tip."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Love this location! Thanks for making hot chocolate look pretty too!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Please come to Toronto, Canada!Must visit if your in town. I still talk about this coffee with friends. Highly Recommended."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "What can I say? This is some of the best coffee on the planet. I live in New York and we have almost as many Blue Bottles as Frisco does at this point and, guess what, none of even come close to the quality of this place.I know it is less glamorous than the New Orleans iced coffee or the cappuccinos, but the espresso at Blue Bottle is just awesome and pure and wonderful with that shot of seltzer they give you. Also the parmesan shortbread is awesome.I miss this San Fran Blue Bottle so much. So. Much."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "a friend kept mentioning blue bottle coffee during our sf tripfinally had to try it and it lives up to the hypegood coffee is similar to good mensimple, clean, strong = keepertoo oily, dark, burnt, complex = give 'em the boot"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I have been drinking so much coffee lately, I'm pretty sure I have some mild form of caffeine poisoning, and I have no intentions of cutting back.  Although I'm obsessed with Coffee Bar, I decided to try Blue Bottle a few weekends ago because I was in the hood (and I didn't know Coffee Bar's Mission location was open on weekends).  Love it. BBC is located in a small, unassuming garage front on Linden (in the alley).  I ordered the New Orleans iced coffee. I typically order my coffee in much stronger form, but since I wasn't sure how long it would take me to get back to BBC, I decided to try the star of the menu (via yelp reviews). I couldn't have been more pleased--the flavors were good, strong and clean--most importantly, nice and simple. It's good to see coffee (and the people who love it) moving away from milkshakes and sugary garbage (although this was never really an issue in SF proper).    The baristas were so nice and quick. I was in and out within 5 minutes, despite a lengthy-looking line.  Don't quote me, but I believe they take payment via iPad (like most other places).  The other patrons were also nice--friendly dog folks.  In short, I can see why people love BBC. What a smart little coffee shop."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Love this place!  Great service and rich coffee.  I just wish the lines weren't so long!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Call me a fan boy, but something about BBC continues to inspire me to walk a few more steps, and pay a few more cents for their coffee. Deep aromas and flavors in each cup. I usually go for the drip, and black so as to not dilute the flavor. Come here for some truly excellent coffee"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Got a cappuccino today. Let's get real. Once you get to the top 10-20% of independent coffee shops in the city, it's all more of less the same degree of excellence. Pete's coffee is on par, and more flavorful in my opinion. I couldn't taste the minuscule difference this place is supposed to have for all the positive reviews. Fanfare around the city's trendy hotspots is really getting to be like the emperor's new clothes for me, all hype with little substance. So for just this level of coffee and price, I feel they should at least provide some place to sit down, but most of Blue Bottles are savvy on space and high traffic. Not worth the price (and the slight snobby service I detected) this morning. There's no bright customer service, just disaffected hipsters dishing it out, without even a thank you."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Located in the alley and the neighboring street walls are sprayed with graffiti, this blue bottle hole-in-the-wall is atypical.I usually like to leisurely hop into a cafe and sip on some coffee while being on Wi-Fi either to do things for work or just relax.  This place does not offer all that seating area with access to Internet, but a good strong, clean coffee. A cup of coffee from this place, surely wakes me up.  However, it does not offer the convenience and ambiance that I usually tend to prefer to like for a coffee shop."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Whoa, settle down everyone. Prior to visiting this Blue Bottle Coffee, I decided to check out the Yelp reviews. Talk about critical acclaim! Needless to say, my expectations were pretty high.Unfortunately, high expectations often lead to disappointment. Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed my cafe mocha. However, there were a few things that disappointed me:1. Cash ONLY. Fortunately, there's an ATM across the street.2. It's a coffee stand in a GARAGE. No seating. Your hipster setup does not impress me.3. The SERVICE. The cashier was snobbish. She made us feel quite stupid for not knowing that it was cash only. She also gave us a nasty glare when Dawn M. asked if she could grind the coffee beans that we were about to purchase. In all fairness, the cafe mocha was excellent. It was creamy and had a rich chocolate flavor. The olive oil shortbread was tasty. Olive oil on a sweet pastry? Never thought it would taste so good.Probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Really enjoyed blue bottle! I had the cappuccino which I felt didn't need anything added to it. I am removing one star because this place is a stand (whole in the wall) in an alley. There are some spaces to sit around but I'd prefer if the location was bigger."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Their New Orleans style iced coffee is amazing, and the workers were wonderful. 10/10"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I don't usually drink coffee but this place has the best coffee in SF literally so good and fresh !!!!! I recommend everything on the menu but I prefer the iced coffee selections"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "My friend warned me that their hot drinks aren't usually hot.I ordered the hot chocolate- taste was excellent, however, I ordered a HOT chocolate not lukewarm chocolate. Better luck next time..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "After all these years, still a damn fine cup of coffee. Black. I have nothing more to say but I must continue writing for it to count as a review. Enjoy."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Still the King. Their consistency after all these years is remarkable. The new savory and sweet snack options are delicious."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Hmm don't get it.. it around a 2.5 stars for me being 3 as my average.. I got a soy latte and got a mocha for my friend.. espresso definitely not strong enough.. almost got overpowered by the soy which tells you how weak the coffee taste is in the latte.. taste itself is OK..I think the worst part is the temperature.. it was just borderline below warm when I got my latte.. I gave my friend the mocha about 10 mins later in which by that time was cold.. he had to toss it.. I got two bags of beans sinCE the person in front of me bought a whole bunch.. hopefully they're goodadding an update for the beans i bought..i would rate them a 4 or 5.. they're awesome.. maybe it's just cause i brew awesome coffee =P coffee beans are great.. definitely big difference from the latte i got at the store"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Okay, okay. I'm a coffee snob.I'm not going to write a long review about this place. It's just a little cut-out shop that serves cups of coffee... probably some of the best cups of coffee...They are not too keen on customization, but they'll give you what they got, and that's enough. The service is succinct and sterile, but I don't need them to hold my hand and braid my hair--just give me a cup of coffee. For espresso drinks, what's frothed is whole, non-fat, or soy milk. I get a dry cappuccino with whole milk and it's pretty perfect. They have a small selection of pastries, and I get the olive oil short bread, which is essentially a healthier version of traditional short bread. It's sweet and short. Located on an isolated, one-way street, there are some organically-situated stone and wooden benches. They rest alongside flower beds where you can sit and enjoy your coffee, perhaps soaking in some sun. Cash only."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Love this place.. Coffee was delicious, price was just right. The reason I'm giving it four stars is because there wasn't much seating. When my boyfriend and I went they were busy, so we had to stand and drink our coffee. Not that big of deal I know but, would've been nice to sit and sip."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "What is the deal, people?! I was under the impression that Blue Bottle Coffee was the new crack. Geez, the way everyone talks about it around yelp, you'd think they had BBC dry out centers appointed by the courts. Based on my first and only experience, I was unimpressed. Frankly, I like it when somebody asks me my name or adds that extra special personable touch. I also don't mind paying above average prices for a great espresso. I don't feel that I got either at this place. A long line, with a cashier that had got a huge blue bottle coffee chip on her shoulder, and then a longer wait to get a super bitter shot of some mediocre tasting beans in a cup.My apologies to all those die hard BBC fans. I've had better."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Small location, in a very tight street but the coffee is so worth it!!! They are super nice and fast. Check it out"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "There is no dearth of coffee shops strewn across SF, but this little nook is where  I love to frequent when i need to lace my blood with coffee.A great drip coffee is what goes best for me while enjoying the outdoor seating on the  funky benches on a small side street of linden. The baristas are great and usually know what they are doing. Maybe try the TCHO mocha that everyone raves about or try some bites off the counter , my ginger cookie was sinfully delicious."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle Coffee in Hayes Valley is a very unique location -- coffee shop set up in a garage. I am someone who go out to grab a cup of coffee, latte, mocha, cappuccino or frappuccino. These are one of the beverages I get when I need my daily caffeine fix.I came here today, purchased a bag of Blue Bottle Coffee branded Hayes Valley Espresso and Giant Steps Coffee Beans. Total for both bags are $16, I bought two 8 ounce bags of coffee beans of coffee beans so it was well worth the money. I'll definitely make a pit stop here the for a cup of Blue Bottle Coffee the next time I am in Hayes Valley. The service here is good and Blue Bottle Coffee is on my list of favorite coffee shop hot spots. I'm coming here when I feel like getting coffee at Blue Bottle. Downside, not a lot of seating.Driving?- Parking situations are similar to most areas here in San Francisco so good luck finding a spot to park your car in this area. Be prepared to have spare coins or an SFMTA Parking Meter Debit Card on you for the parking meters.Public Transit*:21 Hayes to Stanyan St (Golden Gate Park), get off on Hayes at Gough Streets*Highly recommended approach5/21/2014:- New Orleans Iced Coffee is a very tasty beverage. Two versions of this beverage are available: 1. Hand Crafted and 2. Carton Packaging (for on the go)- This location is definitely a garage based coffee shop (very unique) and also a neighborhood gem (treasure).- Seating maybe limited, but good coffee, good service and friendly baristas.- I noticed that they have adopted Square Payments now. Therefore, it looks like maybe credit/debit cards also acceptable forms of payments."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle coffee is simply delightful. It is one of the standard bearers for good coffee for my taste. I had the awesome good fortune to stay near the kiosk location of Blue Bottle the last time I was in the city. At first I was hesitant about going there because of the hype surrounding the place. I decided to go ahead and give it a shot and I'm glad that I did. The TCHO mocha was the best mocha I've ever had, since the chocolate and coffee flavors were both well balanced and it wasn't too sugary. The regular latte was my usual order, as it was really yummy as well. The coffee flavor was assertive but not overbearing. It may be inconvenient to get to a Blue Bottle, but I will continue to make the effort whenever I'm in the city as long as the coffee is still that good."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "a bit disappointing this time. I have been going to blue bottle coffee on hayes valley, mission area and the ferry building for years now, ever since they opened ...whenever i go to san francisco..pleasant staff. they know \"flat white\" and made me one..but man, how did it turn out room temperature...i reckon the milk was real cold...."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "New people who aren't good at making coffee and very stringent about small changes to the order."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "One of the better coffee places in the city. Love the location! The place sits in a cute little alley with some outdoor seating. Parking can be a pain though if you decide to drive there. Will definitely go back."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "When you are in sf for the day, you have to stop at at least one boutique coffee shop, which is exactly what I did. This fact may be surprising to a lot of people but I'm a San Francisco native and this visit was my first at a Blue Bottle Coffee franchise. I was really surprised how this particular shop was operated out of a garage-like setting. I don't know if all Blue Bottle coffee shops are like this one, but I thought it was cute. Getting to the actual drinks, I got a cafe Au lait, which was delicious and I'm VERY picky about my coffee. I also got an olive oil shortbread cookie and maple pecan cookie that both went perfectly with the coffee. If I loved nearby, I would come by here every morning. A great place for a pick-me-up!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "I know what you're thinking, \"he's a hater.\"But really, I'm a lover.  And one of the things I love most is coffee.  I love the aroma of the beans.  I love the sounds of beans being ground.  I love the sound of coffee brewing (though I usually use a French Press -- no sounds).  I love the aroma of coffee brewing.  I love the color of coffe.  But most of all,  I love the flavor of coffee.Waiting in line for sour coffee is not something I love (sour coffee = under roasted beans...this doesn't mean it has to be charred).  Is it better than Starbucks?  Sure.  But is it better than, say, Intelligentsia?  No chance.  It's middle of the road at best.  2.7839 stars for the coffe, -.7839 stars for the wait."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Dear Blue Bottle Coffee, I love you with all of my heart. I don't know how else to tell you that you make my day everytime we meet. I love that thing you do... called the New Orleans. You calm my soul and pave a road of sunshine for me. From the Three Africans coffee grinds to the oranic milk to single counted cubes of ice to that brown paper jacket you wear with the blue bottle, I fall for you over and over again. I dream of the day we meet again, but until then, I want you to know I think of you all the time. My love is real for you.  Love, Mike WORD OF ADVICE: Get the New Orleans. It's just the perfect iced coffee. I'm lactose intolerant and even I tell them to give me the organic milk :) #teammudbutt"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "LOVE this place- not only do they have top notch quality coffee, but the location, plus overall interior of the small space is just perfect. Love the neighborhood, loved the coffee, will definitely return!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "TCHO Mocha! Definitely worth the try, especially if you do not like Mocha's that make you feel icky because they taste like highly sugared milk. Cheers!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "I don't understand. If you enjoy waiting in long lines for overpriced, commercialized, below average, \"local\" consumer goods, then this is the place for you!O-V-E-R-A-T-E-DThe coffee is terrible. Blue bottle somehow managed to make me a cup o' the worst coffee I've ever had. I've had better coffee at a campsite. I have tried multiple times to \"like\" blue bottle, but each time I realize the coffee is just despicable. The new orleans iced coffee tastes like watered down butt-hole.The mocha has a faint coffee smell, but tastes and looks like milk more than anything.All of the coffee has a terrible burned bitterness about it and an extremely watered down texture and taste.Not to mention, the employees are ice cold, just like your latte will be after you escape that brisk alley you've been waiting in for 20+ minutes.I just don't get you Blue Bottle. I don't want to either. Nope. Not having it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I am a fan of Blue Bottle Coffee, and the fact that this location is so close to Smitten, makes me very happy!  I am able to pop over and grab a cup to wash down all that delish ice cream. I am usually a black coffee drinker, but I have a soft spot for the Cafe Au Laits at blue bottle. I'm not sure why or how they make it slightly better than the rest (I suspect it's the awesome coffee they start with) but it's definately heaven to have."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "My holy Grail of coffee. Cute little shop, great location. Not very large indoors but its always great for on the go (which I usually am) Staff are always so warm and welcoming. Huge plus!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Disclaimer:  I like coffee, but I'm far too lazy to do a bunch of research to educate myself on the topic.  I'm a recreational coffee drinker.I had heard Blue Bottle was quite amazing and stopped in on my way to campus.  It was almost warm outside so I tried the New Orleans Iced Coffee ($3.75).  The coffee was delicious and not bitter or nasty, and the girls running it were so nice.  Def a good place to stop and try."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Fun place on a fun little street with great smooth lattes and nice people. Occasionally the line gets long because it's a trendy joint with good coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Tiny spot in a safe neighbourhood. Coffee is delicious of course. Baristas and crowd were impatient for those in the group who asked questions about the menu."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "As if you don't already know about the awesome coffee here. Some folks may my know that this location is the ultimate hole-in-a-wall spot. The coffee bar reminds me of approaching a small family run shop on the ground floor of someone's house, but they keep it professional. You'll find joggers with their dogs queued up handsomely alongside hipsters on fixies and the rare urban family somehow finding the play space to raise a child in the city.I've typed this whole review while waiting in line so I guess it has that. Patience is a virtue and when it comes to Blue Bottle, I got all the time in the world to wait."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "My latte was yum but not as yum as Philz coffee. The New Orleans style iced coffee is pre-packaged.. Doggie treats are available for your furry friends and a small selection of treats available for you too! I didn't taste either of these items :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This is no-frills amazing coffee that gives Intelligentsia a run for it's money. Holy crap, I was lucky enough to stay at a hotel one block away and even though there was free coffee in my hotel, I bought 2 cappuccinos per day here. Happily.I day dreamed about it. The locals are super cute coming downstairs with their coffee mugs from home! I would too if this was downstairs from my house. I girl can dream! Yummy!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I absolutely love the atmosphere here. The open space, the cozy feel - sitting in their outdoor space with the fountains flowing on a sunny day is the best. Their wifi sucks, even if you pay to sit in the office space on the other side. But the seating on that side is super comfy and has outlets everywhere. Their kitchen closes at 3pm so if you're working later in the afternoon, tough - you're stuck with cake and cookies. The ice cream with espresso on top (can't remember the name of it) is heaven in a cup - you have to try it! I love this place!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I was a nanny for a great kid at a school nearby, so I would stop by here pre-pick up.The folks are great, the coffee bomb, you get your coffee as speedy as speedy getsAll coffee  is very balanced, and you will always get the caffeine jolt you need Fun little way to chit chat and socialize too in the quirky alley zone"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Nice little coffee spot tucked away in a garage.  Very San Francisco.  The staff was very friendly, and my latte was above average.  More seating would be nice... there were only a few rocks nearby to sit down at, and they were all taken when I was there."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Perfect little kiosk at the Twitter HQ. Blue bottle coffee is consistent at every location. The espresso drinks are delicious and impossibly smooth. The pastries are delightful and they're the perfect companion to your coffee. Twitter employees and nema residents are so lucky!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I found this Blue Bottle on a whim--I thought I'd missed my window of opportunity to snag these beans when I left LA, but it turns out, SF has a few locations, too. This location looks like a bit of a pop up spot, near residential buildings on a quiet one-way street pretty close to the public library and walking distance to Union Square.I haven't actually tasted the coffee, but bought my mom two half pounds as a souvenir. I noticed they roasted the beans that day, which I thought was totally nuts--but I guess this ain't no Starbucks. Hopefully, they'll withstand a couple weeks in their non-vaccuum sealed airtight bags.The service was friendly, the price decent, and the overall branding elements clean and sophisticated. So far, I dig."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle was recommended (more than once) for me.This is a converted garage, so there's no seating or anything.  But has a nice ambience.  I got their iced coffee (the sweet one) and it was just way too sweet for me.  A little disappointing."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This place makes me want to move to Hayes valley. Awesome baristas. Even when the line is long, they're pretty quick and efficient. I get the drip on days when I feel like being a bit more alert than usual and get a machiato or soy cap on other days. Their caps don't have too much foam, and is very smooth- exactly how I like it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "Since when did the New Orleans iced coffee get so bad? I had to throw it away. Never drinking it again. If you want a really good iced coffee, I would recommend Philz. Or if you want to save money, Starbucks is better than this stuff now. Sad to see a good brand destroyed. :("
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "On the hunt for coffee...with Miette in hand, we happened on this alley location.  Only outdoor seating, that worked on this gorgeous summer day in the city.Got a .Caffè Macchiato.....strong, yummy, tiny cup of espresso and milk jolt.  Worked great for me!!We had our snacks and headed back to BART, getting out of the city just as 2 bus accidents happened.....dodged a bullet we did!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Of the beaten path down an ally in Hayes. Nice people. Great cappuccino. Decent prices."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "quality standard, smooth, never acidic.. almond milk latte treat once a month!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Is this the smallest of the Blue Bottle establishments? Having last been to the one in Williamsburg this one is literally a closet. But they still put on a great cold brew. I feel like Im getting something out of my neighbors garage. But then if my neighbor made coffee this good, I'd be there all the time"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue bottle is hands down my favorite coffee in San Francisco. The new orleans iced coffee is my favorite. So good. I wish they would sell larger cups, I always end up buying two or three cups at a time cause I know I'll want more in a couple minutes!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Don't think. Forget what you came here to order ..get the ICED coffee! The coffee has a great taste, lightly sweetened and you can ask them to add some milk that makes this heavenly concoction - thick and creamy!You guys need to move to Durham!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I would recommend the ICE COFEE!It was delicious but its small!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "First time at this place, and I would def recommend! It is fairly priced and delicious. I also enjoyed the friendly staff--very knowledgeable about the types of beans and flavors the store front offers."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I think I just heard too much hyp, cause when I finally tried it, I was very unimpressed. Not that its not good, but I guess this requires the \"hipster\" taste palette to tell any difference between this cup of joe and the next. Oh well."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I've had their mocha and New Orleans style iced coffee, and really liked both. The barista was really knowledgeable when I asked for help with choosing the right coffee beans. Love that they roast their coffee 6 days a week."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Maybe I'm just used to better coffee but this did NOT do it for me. Average at best nothing special for a $4 cup of coffee!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "They got a Square Stand so they take cards now!!!I love Blue Bottle! It's so good. I'm not even a coffee addict or expert, but for some reason I can taste a difference between Blue Bottle and other coffees. I usually get to this spot around 8:50ish so there's only a short line. The workers are always really nice and courteous and they're VERY fast at making coffee.The New Orleans Iced Coffee is my go-to drink when i'm not feeling adventurous because it's always good!Most importantly, THE TAKE CARDS NOW!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I'm very fortunate to have this awesome coffee place on my way to work. Always fast and great service. Having a morning drip here is the best possible start of the day"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Only in SF do you purchase gourmet coffee out of a shack in an alley. Drip is the $h&t."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "One of favs, I try to hit it up every time I'm in SF or Brooklyn. This location the staff is super friendly"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Strong and decent coffee for sure. Iced coffee was good and the latte was made well with good proportion of foam on top. My only gripe is that they don't have flavored lattes, and I guess I'm just trying to find somewhere to make something similar to my Honey Vanilla Latte from Urth that it kind of disappointed me that they don't flavor any at Blue Bottle. But I can see why...you really enjoy the true coffee flavors this way for true coffee connoisseurs. Which, clearly I'm not...I just love me a good girly latte with an excellent layer of foam. But the coffee really tastes superb and goes down smoothly. However, I probably won't go out of my way to SF just to get this. If I'm around...I'd be curious to check out their other location at the pier tho :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Tasty coffee and very friendly.  Love the settings. Definitely a good place to take a break from the office."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Coffee did not live up to hype."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "i am always reluctant to go for the trendy coffee. the renowned pour over... the young crowd that goes without showering for days thinks its a new concept. well, i ordered a pour over by suggestion of the earthy barista. 12oz, 3.50 + 1.00 tip + tax = 4.82. it tastes like garbage."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "Why couldn't you have made an iced mocha? And when you said \"We don't make iced mochas. You can buy an iced New Orleans coffee\" you didn't have to say it with such contempt. I visit San Francisco frequently but Blue Bottle will no longer be an included stop. The folks at your MOMA location in contrast were super friendly during my last trip there. And I got my mocha on ice. Two stars for decent but not exceptional coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "For years I looked at coffee as a necessary evil, something I drank to stay awake even though I despised the taste. And who could blame me? Bitter, harsh, and not the least bit enjoyable, I sucked it down only by virtue of adding almost equal parts of milk and sugar.  So a few years ago when I stumbled across this Blue Bottle in Hayes Valley, it was a seminal moment. Like in the Shogun's Assassin, that was the night everything changed, and I realized good coffee wasn't bitter, but rather smooth, clean, and delicious.  So while my wallet may look back with nostalgia at my state of pre-Blue Bottle primordial ignorance--when a $1.25 cup of coffee was wholly acceptable--I know there's no going back."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Please tell me who doesn't love a random alleyway filled with innocent bystanders drinking copious amounts of caffeine in an attempt to start there day?  No matter what time it is Linden Street is always a popular SF destination.  The cozy garage door coffee shop is one of the best known places in the bay area to get your buzz on.That little blue bottle is taunting for sure so even if it's your eighth cup of the day make sure to check this place out.  You wont regret it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Their mochas are a little bit of heaven in a cup. Silky, smooth coffee-chocolate goodness with a foam heart on top. Highly reommended."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Apparently this was Blue Bottle's first location in the city. Hole in the wall pop up shop with some cute outdoor seating. Totally indifferent staff, which was a little bit of a put-off. But hey, it's Blue Bottle, so I'll put up with it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Had coffee to get a little Saturday morning buzz. Waited in line for 5-7min and waited 4min for drip to be ready. The drip coffee has a nice taste to it. Almost as if you can taste the fresh coffee bean juices. I would definitely recommend the straight drip coffee over a cappuccino or latte. The drip coffee is what sets blue bottle apart. Spme nice outdoor benches along this small street where you can sit and relax. Also near the Hayes valley center where you can enjoy the park and people watching."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Love Blue Bottle. When can one expect Tartine goods to start being sold here? I heard they merged, and I'm thrilled!!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I feel very fortunate that this Blue Bottle is so close to my house, I've got access to amazing quality coffee just steps away.  Awesome!  Note that this location is in an alley, so there is no seating (just a bench or two) and they take cash only.  On a nice day get your coffee and walk over to the park, just a block away. They used to have the best soy 'au lait's' in the city, but they recently changed their soy milk brand to Pacific, and now they taste just like everyone else.  How boring. Is Blue Bottle the best coffee in the city?  No, I would reserve that for Philz.  However, Philz does not do espresso or frothed milk drinks, so Blue Bottle is the best for those types of drinks.  Is Blue Bottle damn good coffee?  Heck yea!!!!  My ranking system:  Your average cheap breakfast with coffee that's sitting on a pot on a warmer is a 1, Starbucks is a 3, Ritual is a 5, Blue Bottle is an 8, Philz is a 10."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Excellent coffee here. Probably in the top 5 in San Francisco.Pastries are great here as well."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The perfect gem on a Sunday morning. Makes me want to move to SF just to have a coffee here every morning. Incredible coffee and really kind baristas."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best espresso in the city. Baristas at this location are excellent. Almost as good as stumptown or vivace up in the coffee mecca that is the northwest. Appreciate it's coffee, and when I ordered \"Espresso for here\" the barista responds \"its the only way I make it\" Love that attitude."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I'm not a coffee drinker, and it makes my stomach feel queasy. But I'll that that risk on an off day, just so I can relax to a cup of New Orlean's style iced coffee.Flavor so bold, it stimulates my taste buds in ways it's never been stimulated before. You can really taste the quality.I also like how Blue Bottle was a local start up, originally from Oakland, and how they support other local places like TCHO in their mochas and Humphry Slocombe in their affogattos (in select Blue Bottle locations). Super cool."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "It's like someone hit the button on their garage door opener and decided to serve bitchin' coffee in the morning.  The people here love what they do: making great coffee and conversation while serving delicious treats.  The ginger cookies are really fantastic. They're not for splitting with someone else; strictly one per person ;).  I've always paid cash here because i feel like a corporate sellout by pulling out the plastic."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Quality coffee but a tad expensive for the cup size. Friendly staff. This is a great place to visit if you're on-the-go."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I was very intrigued by what Blue Bottle Coffee Co. was the moment I tasted their flavor of Vietnamese ice cream at Humphry Slocombe. I assumed it was a brand of Vietnamese coffee and I was surprised to see that they operate this little kiosk out of a garage in a random alleyway. The menu here is kept very simple. The barista must have been so confused when I asked if the drip coffee could be prepared Vietnamese style with the condensed milk. Maybe they have that option at the other location or maybe it's a creation of Humphry Slocombe? Anyways, I settled for a latte, which they do very well. I got a cool leaf design, which I haven't seen at my usual coffee stops. They also don't add the sugar for you, which is foreign to me. I do like that they provide organic sugar over the refined white stuff that I am used to. My search continues for really good Vietnamese drip coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle Coffee,Move to Chicago & Milwaukee!I miss your lattes with soy.They bring me happiness and joy!Please come to the Midwest!You are truly better than the rest!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I absolutely love Blue Bottle, and this location especially. A few years ago when I was working at a coffee shop in San Jose, our coffee shop carried and used Blue Bottle Coffee. During this time, I visited this Blue Bottle location and also it's roasting warehouse in Oakland.Fast forward a couple years later and I'm back here at Blue Bottle, taking one of my friends who had never been. (My girlfriend lives in NYC now and while I was visiting her last time, we discovered Blue Bottle in Brooklyn and were very excited to see a familiar and sorta hometown business all the way over there).I love the location of this Blue Bottle - cute \"kiosk\" in a garage of an even cooler looking building, tucked away in an alley way that I would never mind hanging out in, and I love the bamboo trees they have on the outside, and also that there is indeed places to sit and enjoy your coffee.I ordered a Gibraltar today which was fantastic - perfect tasting espresso, steamed milk, and espresso art. Nothing like enjoying a perfect cup of coffee or espresso drink in a fun alley way. Sitting around here and enjoying coffee will definitely remind you of why you love San Francisco."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Spectacular! I've heard about this place from so many friends and I wanted to try it out so bad! I have never had coffee with latte art in it and they did a great job! I was nervous when I got there that it was a snobby, hipster hole in the wall with nothing but regulars, but I was soooo wrong. They didn't treat me rushed, they explained things to me, they were welcoming; everything was great. I definitely recommend Blue Bottle on Linden. They latte was amazing!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I suppose it is very San Franciscan to order a cup of coffee in the middle of a small alley, out of a garage like entrance. Blue Bottle Coffee Co. has great drinks, strong coffee, and really friendly people. The designs on the tops of the lattes are another plus. I had the Gibraltar - a shot of espresso finished with a touch of foamed milk - and it was smooth and strong, didn't need any sugar to cut any of the flavor either as there wasn't a hint of bitterness. They know how to make some espresso! With that, it's over-priced and serves a \"trendier\" crowd, but it's still fun and an experience to be had in SF."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "On a recent trip to San Francisco I had the opportunity to try Blue Bottle Coffee both hot and iced. The hot coffee was a mild blend that woke me up slowly on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Later on I had iced coffee with soy and it was the best iced coffee I have had ever! Not to mention the soy milk they used blended perfectly and complimented the flavor quite well. Oh and the shop is so cute! It's like in a garage almost and there are cute benches to sit on outside."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Every time I queue up at a Blue Bottle window I am hopeful. San Francisco is world class in so many areas and how could thousands of reviewers be wrong? But coffee, like wine, is an acquired taste and I am still waiting to love this coffee. My best experience was at their location in the Ferry Building. I found the 'secret window' thus avoiding most of the line and then you get to enjoy your coffee with that amazing view. This visit was fun because it is located in an alley. I thought for sure the map was wrong, then I saw the line. Kind of like a speakeasy for coffee. Hayes Valley is a great neighborhood so it is lovely to window shop while drinking your coffee, but of all the places I visited in S.F., this was the least enjoyable."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Goddamn, I'm so addicted.I started subscribing to their coffees on order since I don't live in the city.  Yesssss, deliveries every 2 weeks, and I can make it at home EVERY DAY!This is a great location still and just a walk away from my local boy scout's living quarters."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I tried several coffee shops while in San Francisco and this takes the#1 spot. Pure and simple goodness. The homemade granola is also an excellent breakfast."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Amazing coffee.  You want fresh?  The beans are roasted within 48 hours of getting to you, then they are ground just moments after you place your order.  You may wait a little longer than the chains, but you can taste the care and quality.At first my individually prepared drip coffee seemed like a lightweight due to the low acidity, but the more I sipped I could appreciate it's depth and complexity.  It reminded me of Kona and Jamaican Blue Mountain coffees - not bad company.They also use TCHO chocolate, a locally produced chocolate, which is nothing like stuff from Pennsylvania or the nearby wharf - it's serious chocolate.  I tasted a Mocha and a Hot chocolate and they were only slightly sweet; the chocolate is all about the highlighting the cocoa flavor.  Something to note is that a child will not find the Hot Chocolate to be as familiar tasting as they are used to.The baristas are friendly and courteous, and most of all, they seem to really enjoy their job and perform their coffee making with deliberate care and skill. The coffee drinks themselves might be high brow, but there's nothing about the staff that creates a snobby vibe."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "After all the ice creams and macarons, time for something to drink --- off to Blue Bottle. Man, i would not have imagined that in this little alley there will be a coffee shop / stand. If i were to describe this place.. it's like little kids opening up a lemonade stand in front of their parents' garage. In this case.. it's fresh brewed coffee / latte / cappuccino.  As you walk toward Blue Bottle from the start of the alley way, you can smell the coffee aroma --- SOOO fragrant!!! And then you notice a line of people. i myself ordered their cafe latte cuz i wanted the art. haha but Eric L. ordered their Giant Steps - and it was mmmmm! The aroma and taste of Giant Steps totally overpowered the latte. When i drank my latte again, it seemed tasteless. Cant wait to go back to SF for another cup of Blue Bottle."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Don't want to say much because I think my fellow yelpers got it all down.During a visit to the Bay, I got to try their famous iced coffee last weekend and it was super delicious. Cold, creamy, and refreshing. No sourness, just great, bold flavor. The service is awesome - just straight to the point - no bull. Can't wait to come back! We need more places like this in SoCal!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Delicious coffee!Today they were brewing Bella Donovan, which upon researching later I found out is their most popular brew. Very delicious. A bit pricier than most coffee ($2.75 for 12 oz), but definitely worth a trip if you're in the area. I keep hearing that the New Orleans Iced Coffee is good, so I will try that next time.I would definitely recommend.Also, the man who ordered after me paid with a card, so this place may not be cash only anymore?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I had to find out what all the fuss was about, and I'm glad I did. Coffee that isn't blue bottle coffee is just not worthy of my thirst anymore. Once you go blue bottle, it's hard to turn back.After my coworker raved about blue bottle coffee, and being somewhat of a heavy coffee drinker, I made it a mission to try this so-called blue bottle coffee that is a local SF thing. It was a warm enough day, so I got the New Orleans Iced Coffee AND I saw they had Snickerdoodles, so I got one of those as well.Don't let the line intimidate you. I only waited for maybe about 8 minutes - SO WORTH IT. It was love at first sip. The Iced Coffee was unlike any other iced coffee I've had - smooth, crisp, and refreshing. No other iced coffee has ever or probably will ever compare. & the snickerdoodle only added to it's goodness. The coffee paired with the sweetness of the cookie really just made my day.I will definitely, very definitely frequent Blue Bottle. If only there were more locations!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Amazing delicious coffee! The staff was friendly and kind as well. I wish there was a Blue Bottle Coffee shop closer to my house, I would go there everyday!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Why didn't I go here today, dang! Oh yeah, because it's the only rainy day this year. Might swing by anyway for grab-n-go, these kids are awesome and so is the coffee. Love this kiosk!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I'm definitely a fan of the blue bottle coffee but the people who come to this location tends to be an appalling breed - those that need to try so hard to be hip and unique. One girl in line was asking the barista in a loud voice if she could make a \"blah blah blah\" - when the barista said no, the girl rolled her eyes and said something like: \"I didn't think so, it's a Chelsea thing, you know, New York?\"I'm not sure what she was expecting ... for the rest of us to grovel at her feet over how hip and awesome she is? All I got was a twinge of disgust from throwing up a little in my mouth."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This place is my weakness.I tend to have blue bottle at least once or twice a week and I can't stop having enough! New Orleans style coffee hands down my favorite! I need to try the waffle soon as well. CHEERS!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Deliscious Soy Latte"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Recently tried their TCHO Mocha. It was really good. It's chocolate drink the way it should be made, not to sweet,  not too bitter with a punch of caffeine to wake you up!  For $4.75 it is a splurge, but it's worth it because it reminds me of something similar that I had in Ukraine (Europe) without the cost of the plane ticket. :)PS: my first love was blue bottle coffee :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The best of the best.. I'm in love with this Cafe.. try their waffle with latte you gonna be addicted to it:) their Cookies are nice as well.............."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I had heard good things about Blue Bottle, so I made a slight detour to check it out on the way to work. I was expecting an actual coffee shop, but instead found some people standing around in front of a large windowey thing. There are many wonderful things to be said about the people of San Francisco, but \"They understand how queues work\" is not one of them.Anyway, despite the 'line' (blob), the wait was short. I got a pour-over in my travel mug, and an expensive bag of Sidamo for later ($11/8oz). Considering the line, I didn't ask what beans they were brewing, but it was an excellent cup: sweet and chocolatey, and not overboard with the acidity like a lot of the other cool coffee places. The folks behind the counter were friendly but efficient, chatting with the regulars without neglecting the drinks they were making.I rarely hand out that fifth star after a single visit, and I reserve the right to take it away if the espresso sucks, bur I doubt that'll happen. The one thing I wish they'd done differently: preheat the mug."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle is a coffee roaster, originating from Oakland and housing 7 Bay Area locations as well as 7 East Coast locations and one LA one. The Hayes Valley location is in a back-alley near a thriving shopping and food area. The espresso blends are generally lighter than that of any other third wave coffee roaster. Temperature control lies in the cooler side."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Down the street from Smitten Ice Cream, hidden in an alley and inside a garage is the Blue Bottle Coffee. San Francisco always has its way for making divulge into iced coffees. My first love was Philz Coffee - Mint Mojito Iced Coffee. Now, I believe I have another favorite - New Orleans Iced Coffee. Mint Mojito Iced Coffee was refreshing, but New Orleans Iced Coffee had the perfect balance between bitter and sweet. The cup that it comes in is very simple. I can't wait to try more of their drinks!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Since this is a booth-ish place, it's dog friendly. They have dog biscuits on the edge of the bar area. Located in an alley. Service wasn't bad but wasn't great either. Expect a line. So the 3 stars is strictly because I paid 3.75 for a lukewarm caffe latte. Maybe I just had high expectations because my best friend boasts about this place. Decent and I had no caffeine buzz at all. But I will try this place again and leave an update. P.S. CASH ONLY. and there is no visible sign that says so. Thank god I keep cash on me or I would've waited for no reason!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Service is always warm and respectful even if you're not a dot com-er in nice duds with a fat wallet. The ginger molasses cookie is off the hook! I even found the recipe online and made it at home. Capuccino is my favorite. Rock bench seating area in the front. Boutique shops of Hayes Valley is just around the corner. Another great San Francisco experience for folks coming from out of town."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Great coffee and a great way of promoting sustainable practices in a delicious way. Awesome way to start the day. (The rhyming was unintended) But they provide a great cup of joe. The morning pour over gives your day a nice, guilt-free start."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The coffee here is probably the best in the city. I have made special detours just for an iced New Orleans style. This location is usually convenient with parking and there is seating outside.  I have been to the other locations but this one is probably my favorite."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Great coffee, cute location! Wish they had more seating options, it is not really a sit-down place. But walking around Hayes valley is nice, smitten ice cream is right down the block,"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "One of the better coffee places in SF.  It is waaaaaaay better than a Starbucks or Peet's coffee.  I would say it is comparable to Philz.  It was a hot day, so I ordered an iced coffee.  I just went simple, but I was told there are different ways to order it that makes it a lot better.  It was already really good, so I'm looking forward to going back to try something new."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Tucked away on a quiet street you'll find A mysterious coffee joint that looks like its run out of a garage. I'm not surprised by the long lines even at 2pm. Their coffee is strong, bold and smooth, perfect for anytime of the day. Easily one of the best espressos I've had tasted but at a price. I couldn't imagine going here everyday otherwise I would be dead broke but it's a worth it once in a while. Also, you won't find any seating here so don't plan to camp here like you would at any other cafés. You may get lucky and get one of the several uncomfortable benches in the alley to enjoy your beverage but your best bet is to just take it to go or head to the park nearby. This place is hipster as hell and I think I get friendlier service at Starbucks but the quality of the coffee is worth the lukewarm service."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "4 check-ins, huh?  I must like this place.  K.  Not a fancy pants coffee connoisseur.  Not yet, at least.  Disliked coffee since birth.... it tasted burnt or watery.  Turns out, b/c it was.  Fast forward to current, more educated me...  I've upgraded to Iced coffees.  Yup.  I move quick.  Their Iced coffee is great.  I don't need to add any sweet or milky substances to mask taste.  It has a nice deep caramelized flavor that is a bit unique, but likable.  Reminds me of Caffe Streets in Wicker Park (don't worry Blue Bottle, your name is cooler).  There are a few rare occasions when I think it's brewed a little too long, and the deliciousness boundary has crossed over to the bitter side, I'll add half a Splenda.    Which btw, can be gotten half a block away at the other, not as good coffee stand.  (Blue bottle doesn't have Splenda... goose!)Cool location, worth checking out.  Best to walk here, parking is hard.  It's more $$ than 4 Barrel, but I think it tastes better."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I always love Blue Bottle! The New Orleans cold brew is amazing. The people are always so friendly, & the service is always fast. My tastebuds are always pleased when I get Blue Bottle & this location is especially fun. Very small, but has a great energy around it :))"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Fully deserving of 5 stars.Service: The people running this are friendly and amazing. They were extremely gracious to the lady in front of us who ordered and ran out of cash, which shows that they are more about keeping customers then making tons of money (awesome).Decor: C'mon it's in a garage how badass is that?? If it wasn't so popular it'd be kind of sketchy.Environmentally Friendly: Recycling? Check. Compost? Check. Not having to use one of the paper cups? Check. Awesome. The world loves you back.Coffee: DELICIOUS. Absolutely amazing coffee.  It makes me regret all the times I went to starbucks (seriously) because this place know's what it's doing. Delicious! Price: Fair, it's delicious coffee out of a garage if you wanted to pay discount prices then you should go get watered down coffee somewhere else."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Not so many choices as Philz coffee. Nothing disappointed me so far. Hot Chocolate, Mocha and Latte are really good. Try to find parking nearby, it's not that difficult."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "For Valentine's Day, I ordered an espresso bean subscription for my husband who drinks lattes fanatically. He has already received two shipments of espresso beans and both have been excellent (reminiscent of Black Cat and blends found at CCC). BBC sends the freshly roasted beans via two day express delivery and ships the beans every other week depending on how often you want your beans shipped. I really like the idea of BBC's subscription service as a gift for a coffee lover and I especially loved how the quality of the beans met my husband's high expectations."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The best blue bottle in San Francisco! Love the cool alley way - watch out for cars - and consistently great coffee. A real fan of the New Orleans iced coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Dear Blue Bottle,Please forgive me for trying Ritual. It was a moment of weakness and curiosity. You're still the best coffee I've ever had. I'm so sorry!MariaP.S.  Bella Donovan - Love it!!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I love hole in the walls especially when they serve amazing coffee from a garage. There's always a long line but well worth the wait. I've tried the mocha, hot chocolate, New Orleans iced coffee but my favorite would definitely be the latte. They are always really nice and friendly and the coffee is pricey but for such awesome coffee, it is worth it!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Such a cute little coffee shop. I really liked the decor and their product designs (cups). I ordered a cappuccino and it was just right. I like that you can sweeten the drink yourself and have control over the drink."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Though I'm currently nursing, I sometimes \"cheat\" and treat myself with REAL coffee. And if it's a treat, why not go for the best drip in town, right? The wait wasn't too bad, and I contently walked out with steamy, rich coffee in hand...and a stroller in the other.As Toro E has already noted, no Splenda or Equal here. Just organic sugar. Very nice."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "It was the best coffee I have ever had! But now...  I cannot enjoy any other coffee that I have been enjoying up until that unfortunate day when my friend introduced me to Blue Bottle... Blue Bottle coffee has ruined me for all other coffees...I cannot stop thinking about it... I want it... I long for it..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle, I love you.Original location. Tucked away in an alley off the main path. The line can get long, but it goes rather quickly. Seating is limited to small benches and rocks, but there is a park nearby with lots of seating. Cash only.New Orleans style iced coffee. Mildly sweet with a hint of chicory. Rich, refreshing and so delicious. Consistently good espresso. You really can't go wrong with anything here."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "There's almost always a line, but once you've ordered, you're good to go. Excellent customer service and bomb Vietnamese drip coffee and soy lattes.Pricey for a cup o' coffee, but it's no worse than any other local joint. A must try for those who insist that Starbucks is the epitome of good coffee. Because really... It's not."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Alright, the New Orleans style ice coffee is the best crack I've ever had in my life.  Bombtastic and gets all you coffee freaks a nice tingle up and down your pants. This location is actually my favorite.  Something about how its laid out in the middle of this small street.  Makes me feel a little more snooty about my fantastic coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Friend brought me to this place to try, individual drip coffees and boy it was good. For 2 bucks that is not bad at all.2nd time I came here, I tried the New Orleans style iced coffee and this was amazing.  The coffee was rich and bold and it was very smooth.  This place is good if you are a coffee lover, caution you might get addicted!Every time I come, there is a line but the line goes quick.- Parking-Parking is a bit rough it's busy and sometimes they workers there don't like it when you park in front of the shop, they get anal about it.  There are parking on linden street but you might have to park a block or so away."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "super fast service. delicious coffee as usual. whats to complain about? i only wish they served VENTI sizes of their shit! :)THIS IS A WALK UP COFFEE PLACE, no inside seating/BATHROOMS."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I'm loving this hole-in-the-wall coffee business. I was super excited to try this place and see the latte art they do, but I ordered the iced coffee instead which doesn't really work with latte art. :("
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "relatively simple settings, but great coffee and service. I ordered Late and enjoyed it!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The Mocha here is delicious!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I'm a fan of this location. It's in a nice little spruced-up alley. Lines can get long, but just tough it out. It's really not that bad compared to other locations. I like that it's just tucked in there and the alley makes for a good place to hang out for a bit, though I wish there were a few chairs lying around. It's just the thing I need in the morning. And the afternoon. And after work.cash only"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This blue bottle location is a bit hidden on Linden Street. It's basically in a garage in a small alley. They keep everything simple and provide quality coffee - none of the sugary frappucino \"coffee\" drinks that other well known establishments offer.  I've had their drip coffee previously and appreciate the aroma and the time it takes for a good cup of coffee. I enjoyed a smooth caffe latte this morning and always get a little kick out of the latte art swirled at the top of the cup!  There were just a couple people working.. although i doubt you can fit many more people behind that counter anyways! The line wasn't too bad although it felt a bit crowded with in the narrow alleyway and cars around."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Amazing coffee and very knowledgable staff. Great place for cappuccino's, iced coffee, and quality pour over drip coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "A friend of mine insisted that we go grab a cup of coffee from Blue Bottle when we were visiting the Hayes Valley area and as soon as I saw the line, I thought to myself...Seriously? I am from Seattle and I don't wait for coffee. After my first sip, I became a lover and will be going back often!The line is long, but it certainly does move pretty darn quickly. The staff are quick, efficient, and extremely friendly.I opted to try their New Orleans Iced Coffee and boy was it delicious. I don't think I could ever try any other coffee drink on their menu after having that. Seriously amazing...."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle makes one of the best cups of drip-brew coffee in town, and the Hayes Valley location--down a small side street--is probably my favorite.  They also make an excellent mocha, so don't worry about branching out.Blue Bottle has locations all over town, all with the same great results.  The location in the ferry terminal makes yeasted waffles, which can be a special treat."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "There's many coffee spots in this city that I really enjoy, but this place is fantastic. I'm usually a black coffee guy but have been on a cappuccino binge and Blue Bottle hits the spot. Seriously, consistently the best cappuccino I've had in SF. They have an unofficial outside seating area comprised of marble/granite slabs and a few benches. You're also one block away from the nice courtyard. Great coffee, excellent baristas, the end."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Stopped on over to Blue Bottle Coffee during Bay to Breakers to get a quick caffeine fix. This location is kind of hidden on Linden St, and its just a kiosk, so you can only really either sit outside or grab it to go. Nonetheless, they seem to have the full menu here. What sucks about this being a kiosk location is that they don't accept cash. I actually had zero cash when I went so I had to run on over to Wallgreen's and get some from the ATM. As far as the line was, it wasn't too bad. On a Sunday morning around 9am, there were probably 4-5 people in front of me. Literally took 5-7 minutes to finish up my visit here. As far as the drinks go, I ordered a cappuccino. It came in like a 10oz cup for $3.50. Very creamy taste, but it wasn't super strong which I actually like. In addition to my cappuccino, I decided to buy a 1/2 pound of coffee of the Giant Steps, their darkest blend. It smelled great, and hopefully, will be a good contender to my Ether that I get from Philz. All in all, great coffee which I'd love to come back to. I love Hayes Valley, and Blue Bottle definitely makes it better."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "They know coffee. And they know it well. This is my favorite Blue Bottle location because you order + wait for your coffee in the open air, and there's a small park close by with a mini play area where you can enjoy your drink and a book. Results in a dog- and kid-friendly coffee run. Plus, if you're a visitor, you truly feel like you're part of the local life at this location.Their drip is more on the acidic side if you're a fan of that. I'm not so much a fan considering i like to enjoy my drips black.  Cash only at this location--i forget this sometimes. wish they were more card friendly. cash isn't so fun as i dislike carrying it around."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Cute little location -- in a cute little alley next to Dark Garden (that will have to be another review for another day).  Long line.  Make sure you have plenty of coins in the meter because this place is always crowded.  Great coffee.  We ordered the drip, took a long time since they make each cup separately.  But oh it was so good and I'm not even that big a of a coffee fan.Beans.  They have ready to purchase beans packed if you are looking to bring some of that Blue Bottle goodness home.  Although, there were like 10 options.  If you tell them what you like, the machine you have, the type of drinks you'll make, they can recommend.  Caffeine.  Don't forget that these little cups of goodness are full of something that will keep you awake -- we had ours around 2 pm and I think I was up until 2 am!Can't wait to order another cup."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Tried the new Orleans iced coffee. Smooth and rich.  I bought the Bella Donavan for my coffee press. I recommend this place if you're passing through, but I'm still a die hard for  Philz Coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "Ok, don't come after me with pitchforks. I know this place is really popular, but it just wasn't my cup of tea (coffee). My sister swears by the soy latte, so I decided to give it a try...and wasn't impressed. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't walk into a dark, sketchy alley...so why would I do so for coffee that's just \"ok\"? Also, no seating is a huge negative for me since sitting down, relaxing, and sipping my latte over stimulating conversation or a good book is half of the experience! I respect Bluebottle for their organic, eco-friendly coffee and super friendly customer service, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go here. As long as I'm in SF, mint mojito coffee will be running through my veins. Catch me on the flip side at Philz! =D"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I thought this coffee was OK...I mean, I suppose I expected a lot from the coffee from here with all the amazing reviews and hype from other people about it.  I got the New Orleans Iced Coffee here.. and I hate to say it but it was a good coffee... but would I wait in a long line for it? no... would I wake up in the morning thinking I MUST get this? no... Originally, I was tempted to put just three stars for an OK coffee place, but I DO have to say how I like how its organic.. AND I bought a bag of their freshly roasted coffee beans... and it smells so awesome... I cannot wait to try it.. mb the expresso shots will wow me more... I am a caffine addictsooo I say, if you are in the area... yea go try it.. if you are visiting SF... go try it... but I wouldn't be DYING to get coffee from here, unless the coffee I got at home wows me.... Please note my usual coffee is lapperts kona coffee which also has a hint of sweetness to it and is smooth yet bold .. so maybe the two coffees are just similar, and so I am not WOWed."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "After my long awaited trip to BB, I was not disappointed. The coffee was top notch quality and delicious. There was a long line, which moved rather quickly, of about 10 people, and it pretty much blocked that little street for cars that wanted to pass by. Oh well.Cash only."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I work in the coffee industry and I've tried dozens of so called specialty coffee shops all over the world. Blue Bottle is the best I've had. Get the single origin espresso or a single origin coffee brewed in a Nel. Or both. You won't regret it. The coffee was obsessively prepared and the result was - hands down - the best coffee I've ever had in a coffee shop. This place is worth the line out the door. Decor and ambience (often a sticky point with specialty shops) were perfect for a quick cup or a focused laptop session (with headphones as its buzzing with conversation all the time). My favorite touch was the water reservoir by the door - perfect for filling my steel water bottle for the next leg of my city crawl. :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Addicting, friendly service, and always consistent with their drinks. Need I say more? Aside my dog get's to score a free treat while I stop by.Anddd it's true! They're finally accepting credit cards! Not that I totally went out of my way to get cash to get my coffee fix... I mean I never went to the Walgreens nearby or anything to get cash back after buying some random cheapy item just so I can run back to Blue Bottle for my coffee...... nope, never happened. :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Oh Blue Bottle coffee, how I love thee.To kick start the work day, I would settle for either a drip or a french press Blue Bottle from the good guys at Luke's Local (yelp.com/biz/lukes-local…).  On the weekends, however, I allow myself a bit more indulgent treat: Blue Bottle's creamy decadent latte. This kiosk is my favorite out of other Blue Bottle outlets in the city  - there's nothing that screams San Francisco winter more than a scalding hot cup of Blue Bottle in my hand and a chilly, slightly wet and bleak afternoon air on my cheeks and nose."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Convenient and OG. Quality is just as solid as the Mint & Ferry building locations. FYI this location is CASH ONLY. I won't go into a detailed rating for this specific location since I already wrote a full review for Blue Bottle at the Mint building:yelp.com/biz/blue-bottle…"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Simply the best!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Consistently the best coffee in the area. I always regret it whenever I go somewhere other than Blue Bottle! (This is the part where I should say that I work around the corner). All my coworkers and I are totally addicted! I'm usually a mocha person, but don't care for the taste or the price at BB so I usually go for a cappuccino or a latte, although the ice coffee is absolutely delicious as well! I had a drip coffee once and was not a fan.The service is so/so. The baristas used to be much snobbier, but are either more relaxed now or are getting used to seeing me around. Don't expect a smile from them, but they make damn good coffee which is what counts. The baked goods are good too as an extra treat.As most others have mentioned, it is cash-only. There are days when I go to the ATM simply for the privilege of getting a Blue Bottle fix.They have \"seating\" in the alley in the form of rock benches, but it is technically a street, so cars can come by and nip at your toes.edit 6/2014: this review is now out-of-date! It's no longer cash-only, they can take cards now."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I drink a lot of coffee. Best coffee ever. No other words."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Great coffee.  Friendly staff.  Quick service.Can't go wrong with a Soy Latte."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Great coffee, chill vibe, typical Hayes Valley crowd. I've been to other coffee outlets which are more exciting but this one works pretty damn well for me:)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Had the NOLA iced coffee, was very good. Pastries were good too!  There is a Patxi's and a Stax down the street  you can get deep dish pizza or pancakes if you are in the mood."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Superb quality espresso and nice latte art. Awesome place! I would give 10 stars if I could."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Alright I know I've been to the other blue bottle in the ferry building but this one seems to have a better vibe to it. Something about getting your coffee from an alleyway makes it seem that much more legit (not shady at all). This time I got the soy mocha that so many people have been raving about. My initial reaction was \"$4.75 for a small mocha are you serious??\" Although it is on the pricier side, this has got to be my favorite cup of mocha I have ever had. The chocolate is from TCHO (a local sf chocolate company) and that made sense to why the mocha was so expensive (TCHO chocolate is EXPENSIVE)the design on top of the coffee was pretty cool too. it was in a leaf shape and I was impressed how effortlessly the barista did that.will I come here again? yes but the high price for coffee makes me not want to go here too often"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I've been drinking coffee since I was a little kid.  Well, I started with Sanka and moved up.  Surprisingly, it did not stunt my growth.  Or maybe it did, in which case I might've reached my ideal height of 5'10.  Today, I'm kind of ok with being shorter since the professional  beach volleyball career I envisioned for myself back then did not pan out. Even though we always had coffee in the house and at Frank's Deli (RIP), it was never fancy coffee.  To this day, my parents enjoy Taster's Choice the most.  When my mom comes out here and I try to take her somewhere notable, she'd rather have those individual packets of coffee already laced with cream and sugar from the Korean market.  While I don't drink it, I find it comforting that she's consistent.I am a bit more picky about coffee but it's the caffeine I really need.  The taste is almost secondary but I have to admit Blue Bottle is wonderful. The drip coffee, the iced lattes and the doggie treats Ishi enjoyed were great.  Unfortunately, the service is not always so pleasant and I like it better when people are nice to me."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best coffee chain in SF. The latte was unbelievably smooth but not too sweet."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Let me start by saying I'm not a coffee drinker. But I LOVE blue bottle.Whenever I buy coffee, I usually only get ice coffee. I have several places I buy from, but this one is my favorite.It's a little whole in the wall. No place to sit right there, but there is a little plaza a block away where you can sit and drink.Some weekend days me and my boyfriend wake up, walk to get coffee here an then head to have breakfast in one of the restaurants nearby."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Its good ... cant really say to much more about Blue Bottle ... I love there lattes, espresso, and well mostly whatever they got going ...This little Kosik in Hayes valley is always a good time, i always seem to miss the line but there are times when it can get long ... but once you get the coffee you can take a nice pleasant walk through the valley of Hayes ...All in all service is friendly and fairly quick ...  It's a quite nice spot to get some good coffee :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Tucked in a little alley way in Hayes Valley Blue Bottle is a treat. I've had the Mocha, which is BOMB.  They actually melt the chocolate right there.I've also had the machiato, which had quite some kick to it.Anther plus is that there aren't that many homeless people chilling around here...very rare for SF.Recommendation:  Drink your coffee at the standing bar. Shoot the shit with the workers or whomever else will listen to you random ramblings and walk down to the park on Octavia and do some people watching."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Fantastic coffee! Walked her on a sunny Saturday morning for a cup of JOE and it was exactly what I needed that morning! There was a bit of a line but it goes so quickly - and the service it GREAT! We also splurged and grabbed a snickerdoodle which was DELICIOUS!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Ok... so this is Review #1087. Is there any further value to adding to all the previous reviews if I concur that...yes, this is simply awesome, out-of-this world coffee?One suggestion - It would be really cool if these guys could package their wonderful drip coffees in 0.5 or 1L bags such that I can hook it on an IV pole to get a continuous flow of caffeinated bliss into my veins! Lastly, discovered local checks are accepted. Now really, does anyone still carry checks?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Solid espresso coffee. Never \"bean\" to the place as I get them shipped.Enjoy!Vienna is a blend I enjoyed."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I liked the coffee. I hated the attitude. I won't be back.The counter clerk (aka barista) really irritated me. (This was about 1.5 years ago and I never finished my review apparently.)  I asked for a small bag of coffee to be ground and was lectured about how I ought to never, never, never grind coffee more that 20 seconds before using. Yes, 20 seconds. I told the clerk it I didn't have a grinder, nor did I want one. She impudently suggested that I should get one. The experience really soured me on Blue Bottle. Once day I will return, but I haven't yet."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Yes, everyone loves Blue Bottle. Yes, there is often a long wait. Yes, it only takes cash. But dang... if you want the best coffee, latte, espresso, new orleans iced coffee, mocha of your life.... This is it. One downside... parking can be tough :("
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I went with a group and tried the cappuccino, cafe mocha, and a cafe au lait. All were really great. The only thing that sucks was no seating, and they don't take credit or debt (saw the yelp after I already went). It's a cool place, and there are other locations around the city. There is a really nice park to sit at right down the street."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Coffee doesn't get any better than this!!  When this kiosk first opened up,  I was working nearby and was preggers some had to drink mostly decaf, and it was still friggin awesome. Now I make a trip across town to buy the caffeinated stuff which also helps me keep up with my little guys."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Great coffee and good people working there. Thanks Blue Bottle."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Wonderful little coffee shop in a garage on Linden in Hayes. I'm not even a coffee drinker, but this place could make me a believer. I do like the occasional weekend latte or capp to wake me up from my sleep-hangover, which is exactly what this place is perfect for. Too expensive for your everyday coffee, it's the perfect little weekend treat for a stroll in the park. Plus, it's next to Hayes so it's like a 2-for-1 deal. I'm in!If you're a coffee drinker, get the New Orleans iced, like everyone else suggests. If you're not, get a cappuccino. Yum."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The ice coffee rocks.  Actually, everything here is awesome."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "Don't believe the hype. I had the pour-over coffee. It was not hot. Instant deal breaker. It was $2.75. At that price it should be strong and delicious, and it would still be over-priced. It was neither. It tasted very acidic without being robust. I think they need to work on the roasting, or the water temp of the pour over water. Good luck to them. I like the notion of brewing within 48 hrs of roasting, which seems to be one of the major selling points, but I am not a convert, and will try the next place next time."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Some truths: Blue Bottle coffee is d@mn good.  The kiosk is adorable (if a little hidden and out of the way - no matter, just head towards the long, long line in the morning). And the bites here (double chocolate chip cookies!) are delectable.But, it's not the most organized spot in San Fran. After you order, you have to wait a while for your drip coffee, or latte, or whatever to get ready. But, people wait near the cashier so you never know when to pay or who's next or who is waiting for what. It can get a bit chaotic once the morning crowd descends on the kiosk.Five stars if it wasn't so hectic getting my coffee and cookie."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Good coffee, but really bitter.  I don't eat much sugar, so I couldn't get the New Orleans coffee, and couldn't sweeten my iced Americano. They don't carry any artificial or noncaloric sweetners.  If they are too cool for Splenda, how about some Truvia?  It was just ok for me, not outstanding."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "First time trying this place. I've heard good things. They only accept cash so that's not great with things like square around. I got an iced coffee.  It was good.  Next time I'll either try a drip coffee or go to the Mint location and check out this crazy science experiment looking brew process."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "We made a special trek to this back alley landmark. The alley is narrow, funky and had a lot of artwork graffiti. I like the Blue Bottle drip coffees but we decided on a cappucinno just to see the barrista's artwork. It was great and the art work in the cup was first class. We enjoyed that small pleasue. We periodically visit San Francisco to mentally decontaminate from heavily conservative Orange County."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Hi, my name is Rena and I've been off coffee for four months...before today.We decided to check out Hayes Valley for some coffee, but our plans were semi foiled when all the closed store fronts reminded us that it was Easter Sunday (...we're not very religious). But, thanks to my coworker's constant raving about blue bottle coffee and yelp, we decided to find a blue bottle coffee cafe.We searched out this little store front tucked away on a little street. Love the stand style of the cafe. Staff was friendly--I had originally asked for a \"Soy Iced Coffee\" and got a bit of a hesitant response from the person helping me. Then she suggested I get the Soy Iced New Orleans Coffee because adding soy to steamed coffee on ice makes it more bitter (i think that's what she said). Basically, I ordered a bad combo. Oops. I'm glad she spoke up because the New Orleans style (slow dripped) was pretty good. It reminded me of dark, dark chocolate. It was pretty sweet--which is the first I've ever tasted of a coffee.I was also expecting unusual caffeine attack after such a long hiatus, but I didnt get any. Woot!I still prefer my viet iced coffee over this, but I'm glad I got to try this type of coffee.EDIT: Just found out they're organic. BEST organic coffee I've had--all the previous ones I've had before tasted like cardboard. This is amazing in comparison! For that, one more star!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I've been to every great premium coffee shop in the city including Sightglass, Four Barrell, Farm:Table, Contraband, Baker and Banker,  Philz (which is still amazing, and possibly a tie) and I would say that these guys are the most consistent.It's no suprise the lines are the way they are. I have been going here for years, and always try out the new up and comers... Sometimes I stray for a while, but other places get to comfortable, and stop putting in 100% in every cup. These guys never do.$4.75 for a Mocha? It's ballpark for most good places in the city, and you know what, I've never regreted it here. Can't say the same for anywhere else.Thanks guys!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "When I saw the line of people snaking down the Linden street, I dreaded Blue Bottle. *just breath* I waited in that beast of a line. It moved pretty fast. I am not a coffee snob by choice. In fact, I try to avoid all Starbucks if possible. My name is Shannon, and I am a coffee addict. I need the bean to wake up in the morning, to have basic functioning skills.I got my latte (cash only at this location) and it was well worth the line. The low acid coffee with a smooth flavor, freshly roasted. I am a weak person. BUT its SOOO good! Now I am commuting to Hayes Valley from Bernal Heights to get a pound of beans to hold me over until next month."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I had New Orleans Iced CoffeeNice long line so this place must be good. Very friendly service. I am just not a big coffee guy."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "No Equal or Splenda here - just organic sugar.\rEver since reading Chronicle's article about some cafes in the town offering individually dripped coffee, I wanted to try it.  After waiting 3-4 minutes after ordering one at Blue Bottle, I found that it was sure was good, but only as good as a 'fresh' coffee at a quality cafe.  What single-serve dripped coffee brings is consistency; you will know every time that you are getting a fresh cup of coffee without worrying that you are pumping out the stale coffee from bottom of the pot."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Excellent coffee, but more importantly excellent service.  This is a classic easy 5-star review."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Yum!! The New Orleans Iced. Get it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "Extremely confused by all the positive reviews.I had spent some time researching quality coffee recently;  what constitutes a good bean, how to properly roast the coffee, flavors and techniques to look for, etc.  By no means do I consider myself an expert at all.  I simply drink a lot of black, drip coffee  (or sometimes Americanos) and know what I like.So why didn't I like Blue Bottle?:*  Blue Bottle is cash only.  This might not bother people, but it bothers me.  This is 2013, get with the times.  Not really a big deal though, if the coffee is good - but it wasn't.*  The wait was fairly long.  Not a big deal if the coffee was good - but it wasn't.*  The \"large\" coffee is the size of a Starbucks small.  Again, not a big deal if it was good - but it wasn't.  Oh, and I couldn't find the lids. (possibly user error)*  THE COFFEE.  Heh, the coffee.  I ordered a large coffee, black.  What I got was, marginally better than Foldgers.  It was very acidic and not very flavorful.  Starbucks blows this coffee out of the water, 10 fold.  And no, I am not a loyal Starbucks devotee! I had high hopes for this place, and I don't like giving bad reviews, but even if I rated this strictly on flavor alone, Blue Bottle barely would get 3 stars.  So why all the positive reviews?  Well, almost everyone I saw there was ordering Espresso, Capuccino, Americano, etc.  It's *possible* their Drip Coffee just sucks, any everything else is amazing.  I encourage you to make your own decision, and give them a try, especially if you aren't ordering black, drip coffee!  Please don't hate me for this review.  I am not a negative person, I do not like giving negative reviews.  This is just based 100% truthfully on my experience."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I was told that this place is the best coffee in San Francisco. When people say that, I usually reserve judgment until I try it myself.Blue Bottle is located on a quiet street and I wouldn't of noticed if it were for the group of people loitering on the sidewalk.The menu is limited. However, I understand why. If it wasn't the line would be around the block. Anyways, I was debating to get the cafe latte, but I decided to get the Cafe Mocha. Oh my...The chocolate was very rich and the coffee is amazing.Definitely come back again to try the cappucchino or latte."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle's coffee is magnificent and I am a coffee drinker when I go to Blue Bottle.  I do love this location too.  It's a 3 minute bike ride from where I live, and I love sitting on the chill side street while enjoying my coffee.  For those of you who aren't keen on street drinking, there's a park a block west.  Perfect spot to enjoy your coffee.I feel like there is a Blue Bottle vs Philz war in SF.  Both places have extremely loyal followings.  But honestly, after trying Philz, I knew I'd never abandon team Blue Bottle.  So much better than Philz.  Especially when they make it for you (Philz' beans are amazing).  Soy Mocha with TCHO chocolate is to die for.Cash only!  And remember to tip!  The staff here works hard!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "The coffee was definitely good and the service was amazing-- But getting coffee in an alleyway, with long lines and no seating area doesn't really appeal to me. I like to drink my coffee in nice cafes. And I like to pay by card. The coffee is good, but there are plenty of places with good coffee (with shorter lines). Stop by here if you want to grab a quick pick-me-up and Starbucks just isn't doing it for you."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I've hung out in Seattle alot of the past couple of years but I honestly believe that San Fran is more of a coffee snob town than the Sound.  Blue Bottle is pretty bad ass.  Their New Orleans Iced Coffee is awesome but very sweet, and I usually like sugar.  Odd location and not as friendly as Farm: Table but good, pure coffee none the less.Definitely worth it to check out when you are in this part of town."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "BEST COFFEE I HAVE EVER HAD! The first time I had Blue Bottle Coffee was in New York and it was very good, but in San Francisco it was even better! Although the line is very long! Get the cappuccino!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "A Hayes Valley institution. There's a reason why there's always a line out the door. Excellent coffee, professional service and attention to detail in every cup since day one. Still my standard in which all coffee shops can be compared. Read James Freeman's book, The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee and be inspired!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "While I do like their New Orleans Iced Coffee and other coffee products, I recently had a very sad experience with some decaf coffee.I ordered an iced decaf latte. First of all, it took forever to come out because the barista kept making everyone else's drinks. And then the taste was a sad disappointment. It tasted bitter and burnt, not at all the smooth, full flavour I have come to expect from Blue Bottle.If you can't make a decent decaf coffee, maybe just don't offer any. What you are selling now as decaf is useless. Even Starbucks makes a better decaf!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "I was disappointed after going to Blue Bottle. I heard so many good things about their coffee and how good it was but my cup tasted a bit burnt. Maybe it was a bad batch, maybe I came on an off day, or maybe there was a newbie being trained- but I wasn't impressed. I'll try it again someday and hopefully they prove me wrong!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "their coffee is great no doubt about that.I was going to give three stars because the staff are kind of arrogant. I then realized that there are actually a couple of really nice employees and figured it'd be unfair to them.bottom line is I only get coffee at BB when I see the nicer staff working."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I have to be very very careful here.  I'm one of those hyper people who really doesn't need coffee because people always ask me...without fail...if I'm on crack when I drink it. My one bout with heavy consumption ended my senior year of college after I consumed 2/3rds of a container of chocolate-covered expresso beans much to the displeasure of my stomach-lining and roommates. (It's only cute when animals bounce off the walls). There was needless to say an intervention and I've been clean since.I've since lost the taste for coffee. When in Costa Rica and asked to try their famous coffee, I uttered a fairly unimpressed \"meh\" and left it at that.So when asked to try a sip of my friend's iced coffee from Blue Bottle Coffee Co., I expected to be equally unimpressed.That's not how it went down...Now sometimes, Blue Bottle beckons to me in my sleep. The seductive logo dancing in my dreams.Like I said I have to be very careful here...the coffee at Blue Bottle Coffee is deep, heady, and has a dark and delicious kick. Hello gateway drug to heavy caffeine addiction.So if this place makes a me---someone who has lost the taste of coffee---revisit the possibility of addiction, you can imagine how you---the lover of coffee---will respond. Enjoy! But very very carefully =)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I know they say less is more, but what is this.. coffee for ants?! JK, orders on the smaller size, I'd guestimate a small's about 6 oz? I love the coffee but whether there's 10 people ahead of me or just one simpleton ordering a cup of coffee, it seems to take over 10 minutes to receive my drink. Good, solid espresso nonetheless.Operates out of a garage door, in an alley, seating's only a bench or rocks.. just your typical, run-of-the-mill coffee shop."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Still my favorite Blue Bottle.  I'm not a morning person and my boyfriend drives me down here, orders for me, and practically pours cappuccino down my throat until I become human for the day.  And the next morning, it begins all over again.  Sucks for him, but yay for me!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "Wow, interesting to see how the prices have really crept up over the years.  We don't go out for espresso drinks at all anymore after having gotten an espresso maker at home, but the last time we were here I just thought that it was a long- if pleasant- wait for mellow, smallish mochas that are now expensive.  Philz' growing popularity is almost certainly a reaction to this."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The hubby and I are such fans of Blue Bottle that we have the whole beans shipped to us in Los Angeles. We've tried every coffee roaster in LA and they just can't hold a candle to this place. The coffee is smooth, rich & creamy...and not overwhelmingly strong like lesser ones are. Blue Bottle, please open a store in Los Angeles! The city needs you :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I love the smooth yet spicy taste of this coffee! I wonder what they add to it to keep it so fresh!  I had the cafe latte, it tasted better than the coffee in Amsderdam! There was zero acidity and yet it was still very bold.This was my second coffee for the day and it really felt like my first. After drinking the coffee I was completely wired for the rest of the day and didn't fall asleep until 4am! It's VERY strong and not recommended for after noon as you will be up all night!After taking a few sips of this coffee, I saw the world with more color and depth and clarity. There must be drugs in it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Really cute coffee stand? Shop? It looks like a stand but it's inside a building. Hard to say. Anyways, it's really good. I had the black individually dripped coffee. The beans they used were the Three Africans. It was pretty good. We went home with a bag of beans. The latte here was amazing. They use a local milk that makes the latte a huuuuuuuuge difference from any other lattes I have tasted. All in all, this place is good."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The Linden (alley) location is one of my favorites - great repurposing of an alley (not dirty in comparison to most) and the neighborhood is perfect for walking and talking and sipping. This was a cash only location like many places in San Francisco so remember to hit the ATM.Just make sweet love to this coffee already! You will have no regrets. I'm in full-blown stalker mode on Blue Bottle. We are forever friends. Oh god do they love me back?We went to three different locations - too many times to count over a two week period - and they were all great. Drinks I tried at various Blue Bottle locations:Caffe LatteHot Chocolate - with TCHO chocolateNew Orleans style iced coffeeSingle Origin Drip CoffeeCappuccinoStuff I brought home:GranolaHonduras Yarasquin Farms (whole beans)I give all those items 5 stars. The staff seemed quite knowledgeable and even the hipster vibe was so fitting it made my day."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Always great.  Service and my daily dose of americano.  I've ordered coffee from various places lately...they pale in comparison to what Blue Bottle serves up.Cheers!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Mmm blue bottle coffee! I can't pass up one of their mochas when I'm in town - so rich, so creamy, so highly caffeinated. Don't bother getting skim; go hard (i.e. whole) or go home. This place is a walk-up espresso bar, just a counter along a cobblestone street, so you get to wait in line in the sun. There's no tables or anything, obviously, but there's scattered rock benches that are ideal for sitting and sipping. Or, it's the perfect place to grab a latte and walk around perusing some of the shops nearby."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle coffee is, by far, the BEST coffee I have ever had the pleasure of drinking.  I particularly enjoy the kiosk location on Linden.  Although there is ALWAYS a line--I humbly wait for the magical coffee that ALWAYS brings a smile to my face.  The baristas here rock--friendly and the guy with the glasses (the one who looks like he stepped off the cover of GQ magazine) was extremely nice when I was a buck short after ordering my coffee and getting a couple of bags from home--I promptly repaid it the next day when I went back for some more!  Thanks Blue Bottle for bringing so much joy to San Francisco!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "A nice spot to grab some Blue Bottle Coffee to go.No seating at this alley location but as far as alleys go, this alley is one of the better ones.Since, the trend nowadays is to remake everything from my childhood, Blue Bottle should remake the Folgers commercial.youtube.com/watch?v=W4AL…"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Secret alley location = shorter lines than the Blue Bottle downtown. Imagine the latter, but in a secret alley with a big dog bowl of water for all the poochies. They have some pastries too."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "What's the big whoop? The coffee is good but not out-of-this-world-go-out-of-my-way-to-wait-in-line good. I personally think the Blue Bottle hype is not justified. Eh."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I was in the specialty coffee industry for 15 years, I have had the pleasure of experiencing and tasting some of the best coffee in the country and even the world, and Blue Bottle ranks up there with the best of them. They are true artisans and they respect the product and the craft. Do yourself a favor and put down your caramelcapafrappapoopoo and experience what real coffee tastes like."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "What up New Orleans Iced Coffee, wanna be best friends or something?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This place is rediculously good.  What's more amazing is I just happened upon the place.  I didn't know any good espresso in SF the first time I stayed in Hayes Valley.  I left my B&B in the morning, and walked one block to happen upon this kiosk coffee place l.  Kiosk is a code word for super-uber-hip alleyway coffee place only known by locals, and with only curb-side seating, aka no tables and chairs.  But that just increases the mystique.A good friend of mine from SF calls these places \"designer coffee\".  I just call it good!  They're really into espresso, how the coffee is ground (the doser), how fresh it is, how it is pressed into the filter basket, how long the shot runs for (25-30 seconds), and how to pull a ristretto.  The place just smells of coffee, but without the tiny sign on the street, how would you find it?  It's almost like they only want the determined, dedicated coffee drinkers to find the place.  And they do, coming streaming down the alley toward this place from all directions to form a line of 10-20 people sort of continuously throughout the day.  If you are an espresso geek, you probably already know about this place.  If not, I warn you, this place will convert you!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "sour coffee- I don't get it.  Seriously, what's the fascination with this bitter coffee?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I live right next door to this coffee kiosk. And like many others stated, I LOVE the New Orleans iced coffee. It's delicious! I have to limit myself to how often I treat myself to BBC- living next door is a big temptation. ;) I eventually need to try their hot chocolate...and visit one of the other locations. Cash only here...what else? If you're a tried and true, dyed in the wool Starbucks fan you might be disappointed...the sizes are a bit smaller here, but you're paying for quality.The workers are friendly and conversational."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "best coffee in san francisco. I fiend for the soy mocha and the snicker doodles are bomb. folks who work there are sweethearts too so be sure to tip."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Good solid gibs here. Bb always reliable and the best place to recommend for travelers from places with more experienced espresso palates. Linden location is the most consistent BB I frequent, although I had an excellent gib at the Heath ceramics location the other day. Linden has the baristas that know how to do the milk temp well.  FB is too conservative and it's about 2-4 degrees off every time. Cash only - beware.  Only gripe is they run out of my fave beans JUST when I do.  But I know to be organized and buy Saturday and Tuesday (or is Thursday?). There you go... I like too that they aren't too precious about the whole single origin seasonal bla bla. And they are transparent on pricing. Coffee prices are so volatile and I appreciate that they don't rig them. I've tracked that for a few years and they have my vote on that compared with others I've known.One of my favorite SF/BB experiences was stumbling onto Gimme coffee in NYC (nolita) and they had gib glasses.  I asked \"wow, is that a gib?\" and they told me the whole history of the invention of the gib (BB SF) and it's adoption by Gimme.  It made me proud/homesick/craving another.More recently I had an excellent BB experience on the Highline in NYC.  Talk about a world-class location for a shot. Go Blue Bottle, converting/educating america one shot at a time..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Small & hidden. Smooth tasting coffee. Nice place to just relax. Had a small piece of their snickerdoodle, not bad."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Cute location, friendly staff.Best Americano I've had. Not acidic. Worth the wait for sure. Even convinced my friends who love cream & sugar in their coffee to go without!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "Not worth the price. Overrated is an understatement. I had the Mocha. Watery and expensive.. I've had cheaper, better tasting and hotter mocha's at Peet's, Starbucks, hell even Tully's..  Hipsters will love it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Definitely fabulous coffee. I really enjoy lattes from here, and the ambiance is actually pretty damn cool. The wait can be a huge drag though, especially if (and I'm sure this really adds to peoples' experiences) those who are standing in line know the baristas. Awesome that you guys shoot the bull, seriously- i like that it's not a fast-foody place, but sometimes it just takes a while to be acknowledged. Considering we stop here as a treat on our morning commute, I'm not bent out of shape about it. The quality is outstanding, and the wait is generally worth it. If you really want to treat yourself, get one of the ginger scones and prepare to melt into a puddle of happy."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I hate to be the voice of descension here, but really, truly, I do not think the coffee here is all that good.  It was just very mediocre in my opinion.  All 3 time I've tried it.  Tom and Daves:  better.  Philz:  better.  Pete's:  better.  Sorry."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "LOVE LOVE LOVE!Finally a place w/compostable cups + lids!!!My 1st & I couldn't be more happy.Totally surprised NO line at 7:40AM.Latte: $3.75Ginger molasses cookie: $2Only critique- had to fish out stringy ginger pulp each bite of the molasses cookie; overload!!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Check out this chest hair, yo.Check it out - touch it...Doesn't it feel as if it's made of Samson's own locks?It does - thanks to Blue Bottle Coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The original. Good coffee. Loved the small cute store. Very SF."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "When does coffee not taste like coffee?When it's a delicious, hot cup of Blue Bottle - that's when.I'd compare it to a fine liquor. When you drink a good wine or scotch, it doesn't sting or burn. It doesn't leave a horrible aftertaste. It is smooth, rich, and utterly satisfying. Take this morning for example. It's just another cool, blustery San Francisco summer morning. Mid-50's, breezy, gray skies. As soon as I order a cafe au lait and hear the whirring of the grinding and the hissing of the steam, I know a yummy beverage is on its way. Then it arrives, fresh and frothy, and the taste... simply heaven.Words do not do Blue Bottle justice. It's not cheap...and when has anything good ever come cheap? Ahem. If you think 2-buck chuck is good, then you might do well to stick to Starbucks or Peet's. If you enjoy a Yamazaki 18-year scotch, a fine Oregon Pinor Noir or an Argentinian Malbec, then Blue Bottle's your coffee spot!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I want to give this place a 3.5The ambience was super cute, it looked like a chemistry lab which I love.I got the new orleans iced coffee which I did not like at all but I think thats just a personal flavor choice rather than a dig at blue bottle. I would like to go back and try other drinks."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The latte I had was prepared quickly but masterfully! A perfect blend of espresso and frothy milk. A great local find although people don't tend to linger as they would a coffee shop. There is some outdoor seating so you can sit, enjoy your coffee, and people watch."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I went to this Blue Bottle Coffee location after all the good things I heard about BBC.  Sadly, it's not at all it hyped to be.  The only thing that should be hyped about is how Expensive this is.   The place is small, and the line is long. Not worth-it to stand in line for an expensive cup of coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Without a doubt, one of the best iced americanos I've ever had.  Yes, it's pretty expensive, but everyone should try this at least once.  I can't and won't afford this often, but if it's in my path, you'd bet I'd stop for a cup.  Let's be honest, people over-hype this place, but it does deserve a lot of credit for serving up awesome cups of not-your-average Joe."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle Coffee is just your typical mid-morning walk-up style crack bar, but all the while legit.CASH ONLYTrolloped over to the ally mid-morning...hot mess and all...trying to stay under cover. Hoping I would not run into anyone I knew, but what do you know...of course I see someone I know. Lucky for me there was barely a line. The baristas were just like whatever, but I didn't care because I was just like whatever too.Ordered me up a soy latte. Wasn't expecting much, but a mid-morning pick me up so my expectations were not my usual cafe snobbery.Ally way is like literally too dog friendly meaning the dog was literally humping me. Well maybe that's an over-statement, but you can catch my drift.Now let's get to the important part of this review.....MY SOY LATTE courtesy of I was told her name is \"Rose,\" apologized for the extra foam...so she told me to take a sip before I put a lid on it. So I did as told. HOLY FU**ING BABY JESUS MARY MOTHER OF GOD!!!!!   No I will not excuse my language!!! I told Rose, \"nice art.\" The first sip transcended me into pure coffee nirvana. As I was transcended into the coffee heavens I dismissed all prior thoughts I had of blue bottle and replaced them with glorious exemplifying thoughts. Blue Bottle you did this tranny hot mess walk of shame well.CASH ONLYFINAL ANSWER: $3.75"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Only in San Francisco can a business be run out of a garage in an alley without any seating at all & still be the talk of the town...if the town is called Yelp. The ridiculously long line tells me three things: 1) that San Franciscans are fiercely loyal to local brands & products (gotta represent)2) that out of towners are looking for the quintessential San Francisco experience & have found it3) that everyone appreciates an individually brewed cup o' joeThe best friend & I ordered a New Orleans Iced Coffee ($3.50) for me & a Mocha ($4.50) for him. It wasn't the best iced coffee I've had but it was definitely far from the worse. It wasn't bitter & it was quite smooth; it was decent but decent does not justify the long lines. I'll continue to get excited when I see BB's drip coffee being served at restaurants I frequent but I won't be coming back to the Linden St. location because waiting in line for a cup of coffee makes me an Angry Little Monster. Besides, I've already pledged my allegiance to Philz Coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I'm not a coffee connoisseur so I'm rating on how amazing the quality because honestly, the new orleans iced coffee tasted like any other iced coffee I've had from a coffee shop. I don't get the hype...In any case, I found the barista a bit snotty. Also, towards the end, my coffee started to taste a bit bitter so my bf went back to add more soy milk. He was told that he's supposed to stir the milk...umm...that's not our job. You have the stirrer, you stir it!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I love love this place. Kinda hard to get to but is def worth the wait. You have to try it at least once. The latte is delicious :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I came up to San Francisco to look at potential schools and one of my friends said that I MUST visit the Blue Bottle Coffee Co.This place is super small. It's literally inside of someone's garage tucked away in an alley in Hayes Valley neighborhood.  I am SO glad we woke up at 6 in the morning to get coffee because there was absolutely NO WAIT when we got there.Yeah, it's pricey, but its soooo worth it.  The New Orleans style iced coffee is a must try... It was ultimate perfection that has graced a biodegradable coffee cup.  It was orgasmically delicious.  And I don't really drink a lot of coffee to begin with, but I would drink that New Orleans style iced coffee everyday if I could.  Yes.  It was THAT good.I should have bought more bags of the Bella Donovan beans to take back to OC..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle Coffee with a Pocket Park right there or Patricia's Green down the alley.Woohoo! As good as it gets!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Quality beans brewed by people who know/care about GOOD coffee.¡viva el buen café!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "Well I had friends in town and wanted to take them for a really good cup of coffee.  So we ended up going to Hollow in the inner sunset.  I hate to throw it out there like that but the crap attitude we got from the moment we got there, WOW!   As poorly as tI was treated while at the back of the line you would swear they would only server pretentious 20 something know it alls.  Oh wait...  Will I go back here.  Only if I wanted to get into a fist fight.  Would I first go to 7-11?  I would now.  I could be a follower and say \"oh they were having a bad day.\" Honestly last time I came and WAS served, the coffee was good. I felt like I was being served out of pity but good.Isnt Philz around the corner?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I didn't want my latte to end! Good flavor, rich taste, and not bitter. This location is in a nice alley near a park. This is a neighborhood walking shop- not drive up. It has a few sitting areas for short term relaxing."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "You must have something wrong to get in line in a middle of a road for 20 minutes minimum, get an burned-tasting coffee, tolerate stuck up attitude of the people, be forced to drink it in the middle of the same road and then even have the crazy idea to come back again."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "My lovely gf loves this spot. We go whenever we visit sf. It's cute and popular. A garage door opens up in an alley. It gets crowded. There are a lot of cute dogs that come out to this area. I look forward to seeing what kind of dogs will be there.The coffee is quality and I don't know much about coffee. I just know that the mocha tastes like pure chocolate, not too sweet at all and over powering. I recommend this place."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Wanted some coffee in San Francisco.  Looked up my Yelp app and Blue Bottle Coffee showed up.  I ordered the New Orleans style iced coffee and I enjoyed it very much.  Just wish I had more for my drive back to Los Angeles.  The coffee tasted good and had felt balance.  Nothing was too overwhelming about it, it just tasted right.  Next time, I might have to buy a bag of beans to go."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "I have tried BB a couple times, and it is the most wretched coffee I have ever tasted.  This coming from me, a coffee snob who has been drinking coffee since I was 5 (my Asian grandparents thought coffee was a great afterschool drink).  I don't get the buzz.  It's gotta be clever marketing and that \"underground\" feel that all them dirty looking alkies and junkies are into.  Getting coffee in a dirty alley way...so cool, right?    Try Philz instead!  They also do the one cup drip coffee, but their coffee is far better and a tad cheaper."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Like others have said before, there isn't much more that I can add about how great Blue Bottle Coffee is. I usually buy their drip coffee as I am rapidly becoming a sort of coffee \"purist\" and although I am still an amateur coffee geek at best, I will say that they make some of the best drip coffee I've ever had. It is incredibly smooth, flavorful, and to me it is just the right temperature. I don't like scalding hot beverages although I know some people do enjoy their hot beverages that way. For those who don't enjoy their coffee black, I have also tried their cappuccino and New Orleans-style iced coffee and I can say with confidence that these are equally excellent. They also have an excellent selection of roasted beans for those who want to brew their own coffee at home with a variety of single origins as well as their own custom blends(which are quite good). As mentioned before by others, the baristas are very friendly and efficient. Now I would like to address something that has probably been addressed before here but I'll go ahead and address it anyway. I'd like to emphasize once again that I am no expert on coffee brewing and I am still learning but I can say that I probably know more than the average person. I've read some reviews where people found the coffee at Blue Bottle to be bland and lukewarm. While I heartily disagree I can see why Blue Bottle coffee may taste this way to some people. When brewing coffee, the three elements that are most important aside from the particular beans used are the grind, water temperature, and brewing time. If you use water that is too hot, you'll likely end up burning the coffee grounds and destroying the flavors. If you allow too little time for \"steeping\"(the part in which the coffee grounds are mixed with water) then you'll come out with bland, flavorless coffee. Allow the coffee to steep for too long and you'll have coffee that is much too bitter.  At Blue Bottle and other boutique coffee shops, the baristas closely monitor the temperature and steeping time of the coffee and probably use other methods of which I am unaware of in an effort to produce the smoothest and most flavorful cup of coffee. From what I can tell, it is the relative lack of bitterness in Blue Bottle Coffee that causes many to perceive Blue Bottle Coffee as \"smooth\" while some might perceive it to be \"bland.\" Also, the baristas here tend to brew coffee at a lower temperature than other places so as not to burn the beans. To an individual accustomed to coffee being scalding hot or at least close to it, the coffee at Blue Bottle might seem lukewarm in contrast. I'm also certain that since the baristas are humans and not robots programmed with advanced coffee brewing algorithms, they do mess up once in awhile and produce unsatisfactory cups of coffee. Anyway, I'd be surprised if you took the time to read all of that but either way, go and check this place out! Even if you don't end up liking the coffee, Hayes Valley is a cool little neighborhood."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Coffee is in their blood, tasty! Love that place"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle has good coffee, probably one of the better selections in the Bay Area, but I've had better.Regular black coffee - it's good, smooth, nice and bold flavors. However, it's a bit foo foo for my taste. Mocha - tasty, but a little too fluffy. I can do without the heart shaped foam designs, just give me a good cup of mocha. I felt like the proportion of milk, espresso and chocolate was off. For the one time I had a mocha, there was too much milk in my cup."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "The first time I saw this place, I saw a huuuuuge line and thought... its GOTTA be good. So when fate found me there a second time, I didnt let the chance pass me by and took advantage of the two person line.I ordered a small capp, and boy it IS SMALL! which wouldnt be so bad if capps werent half full to begin with, so I paid about $3 for about 2.5 ounces of fluid.... but youre thinking, that capp coulda been worth its wieght in (liquid) gold and therefore a real deal! nope. not so much.to be honest, I prefer a mc donald's capp. really. and just so you know, i enjoy the raw bitter taste of coffee satiated with creamy foamy milk WITHOUT the intrusion of the syrup kind!its good, but dont see a need to post it as a \"must try\""
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I believe the hype. Their coffee is good and pure. Doesn't taste overly syrupp-y like Starbucks. We got there around 10am and the line was about 6 people deep. We wanted to grab some pastries for breakfast, but everything was sold out. Got 2 mochas with the cool design on the top and enjoyed every sip. Pair it with some Paulette's Macarons around the block and you're set for a good day in the city."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "\"Sir, you can't park there....\" Yes, I parked squarely in front of the \"Don't Park Here\" sign that BBCC places across the lane from their doorway. Rationale: Caffeination trumps Obedience, and my small car is passable in that little lane. Razoo: \"OK, thanks for the pointer\" (smiling) ...and yet, I continue to stand in line, behind the 10-or-so other eager patrons. Lady Barista: \"No, really - you can't park there\" Razoo: \"I'll move in a bit\" (still smiling, now a bit more arrogant than is polite) Barista: \"I won't serve you.\" (now, also smiling) Razoo: \"that changes things\" ...Because I think swallowing a little undeserved pride is the least I can do for the privilege of chasing it back with a wonderfully bitter cappuccino ($3) from Blue Bottle Coffee. The mix is light on the milk, at least compared with competing preparations, so the drinker is rewarded with a coffee taste that reminds you that BBCC makes the good stuff. And.. as I've discovered since making the leap from that gateway drug that is the soy-chai-tea-latte (guilty pleasure) to the leaded gasoline that is a coffee+milk drink, it helps that BBCC also serves treats to absorb the acidity. Yes, I'll pay $1 for a saffron snickerdoodle from Piccino's kitchen - it's worth every penny. Those go GREAT with cappuccino. Either that or the Bacon/Gruyere biscuit-like creation ($?), which is my alternative when they run out of cookies. Note: while they may look like cutely-shaped biscotti in the \"sample tray\", those are indeed dog biscuits. Don't eat them."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Just had my first cup of Blue Bottle and the coffee was so good. I didn't believe anyone better than Philz, I am wrong."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "In my humble opinion, Blue Bottle is the best coffee in the city, certainly the best single drip.  What I love about this coffee stand is that it is no bullshit. It is in an actual back alley garage, there is no space for any of the typical fanfare. No sad adult alternative music or name writing on cups. No douchebags on laptops or teenage girls in aprons. Just three dudes and some truly rad coffee. Also you get to feel like you are scoring crack, which is appropriate given the location."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Fragrant, Smooth...yet Bold.Qualities for the man of my dreams, Joe...as in my morning cup of joeI stopped by Blue Bottle Coffee on a Friday late afternoon. Who wouldn't stop by when you're so ready to face the weekend music.I've had to ask where this popular coffee shop was because it was nestled in a cute little alley away from the commercial shops & restaurants at the Hayes Valley area. I felt relaxed after spotting this woodsy, cute stand surrounded with plants (indoor & hanging)Definitely an on-the-go joint judging from the non-existent seating areaThey brew your coffee crystals straight to the cup...I test via the original coffee taste test. No need for a coffee machine unless you buy a mocha, latte or espresso (which I would come back for at the next try)Results were Great...like I said...fragrant, smooth and bold.Blue Bottle Coffee is unlike Starbucks or other chain coffee shops because there's not too much media surrounding this coffee joint. Only in yelp did I hear about this place and their coffee is as strong but not similar to Pete's coffee which I find stronger & occasionally frequent when there's a need to read the bible & translate in Latin in one sittingBlue Bottle did the job on Friday afternoon."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I feel an addiction coming on... I bought a bag and they kindly ground the beans for me. I drove home in my car (10 minute drive) and a week later I can still smell the deliciousness of the coffee. I need to get MORE! MORE! MORE!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "I'm open minded when it comes to just about anything, and I do enjoy a good cup of coffee, but the level of pretentiousness pouring out of this place leaves a bad taste in your mouth.  OVERRATEDDDDDD!!!!! Hipster D-bags.A better Hayes Valley coffee joint?  Cafe Corbas."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "It's like a stand.... no place to sit.. just a place to pick up coffee.   Coffee was good but I was hoping for a place to sit and hang out."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Their coffee is good for sure.   Their location is unique but uniquely annoying as well.  recommendation BB, put up some ropes or spray paint the sidewalk/road to keep the queue organized.  Feeling like you are in an angry bread line in russia does not make most people feel happy and free.OH and why can't you grid the whole beans for the to go bags?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I was new to this kind of place but I stood in line for about 20mins in the pouring October rain just to see what all the hype was about... man was I impressed!!I live in Boston and for the fast paced environment that us \"northerners\" live in, we really lack good quality coffee that keeps us going.  The best that we have around these parts are the Clover machines at Starbucks locations or Peets.  Not only was I fully impressed by my coffee but enjoyed the fact that it was organic and roasted to perfection.  Every sip was completely enjoyable.  The staff is urban and friendly.. very down to earth on all aspects of this experience; from the people to the product!When I am back in these parts, I will make sure I stop back on Linden St. to get another cup... its a long truck from Boston but I'd do it again given the chance!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I don't know why people keep talking about a Philz vs. Blue Bottle rivalry.  I mean please.  Nothing against Philz, but I only go out of my way to get coffee at one place; so in case you need a reason to visit Hayes Valley, here it is.Ignore the 1-star haters: you know how hard it is to successfully pull off the pretentious vibes with a kiosk in a random alleyway?  They deserve it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The best lattes in San Francisco...or perhaps the world?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Let me just say this: I don't think I truly appreciated good coffee until I tried coffee in San Francisco. These people have a passion for the stuff that is unrivaled in most other big US cities. The coffee: Quality with a capital Q and so flavorful that FORGET sugar & creme. Just trust me. It's smooth, it's rich, it's well blended & roasted to perfection.The Mini Gingerbread Loaf: DIVINE. It was so perfectly cooked, still moist and fluffy, well flavored, with little bits of candied ginger inside. I'm drooling a bit just writing this. It's a MUST try. Oh San Francisco, you spoil me with your coffee perfection."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "DUDE... this place serves serious coffee. I was so amazed at how amazing it tasted. But it did not stop there!  The design that was created by the extremely nice lady on the head of my latte was down right gorgeous! Tucked in a little nook of a side street you could walk by this place 1000 times and might not even see it.  I stumbled upon this place with a friend after having a great lunch up the street. This is a must visit for anyone with a interest in good coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "So good.  So worth the wait on a line that stretches from a nondescript counter into a side alley in Hayes Valley.  Remember to bring cash because they don't take credit cards."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I really wanted to like this place since I just moved right by this location and had heard such great things... but Blue Bottle was just not what I was expecting :( I tried to like this place a couple of times; I really like the location, and the staff was pretty nice, but I just don't think i want to wait in that long line again for the coffee.I know it's bad...but the one thing not to miss here is the granola."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "This is good coffee? I finally caved in and went there, but I was not blown away. I drink coffee like it's water, but not because it tastes like water. I personally feel blue-bottle goes down too smooth.I'll have to try it again some time. The atmosphere is spot on, though."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best cappuccino ever!  Better than Italy.  I said it.  Didn't even need to add sugar or sweetener which I usually do."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Cafe Mocha to die for!  On a side alley, a line formed - why? For amazing coffee, that's why!  Everything is brewed per cup- that's quality and service."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Finally! A cup of good coffee and one very satisfied customer!Much, much better than the one in Ferry Building. Service is good, coffee is great. The line was not that long, but it definitely took some time, which is a good thing. They actually take some time and effort to listen to their customers and answer all the questions we have. This location, I will definitely go back. But this is just a kiosk, and they do not serve the waffles that I want to try. This means I'll still have to go to their Mint location. But now I'm a happy customer of Blue Bottle Coffee, this place is definitely my must-stop-by spot in Hayes."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The best cappuccino I've had outside of Italy. Take one sip and you'll feel like you're back in the streets of Italy. It's the perfect size. Despite what most American coffeehouses sell you, traditional cappuccinos are supposed to be smaller than lattes.It's the perfect temperature. Forget the coffee cup sleeves and say farewell to burnt tongues because everything is served at just the right temperature for immediate consumption.It's the perfect froth. Smooth, velvety, and to top it off, the baristas pour some pretty sweet designs.It's the perfect flavor. Rich, deep, and complex. It leaves your mouth wanting to come back for more."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I LOVE this place!  If you are stolled down the street a little too quickly you might miss it though.  It is tucked away down a fancified alley that couldn't have a better ambiance.  The baristas here are always in good spirits and the coffee is ah-mazing.  A macchiato (comes Italian style...no carmel!) is the way to go!  Smooth, delicious with a design in the foam to boot!  This place is all outdoors so if its a rainy day this might not be the best choice...but on a nice day, PERFECT!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I suppose this is where I reveal myself to be a simple-minded creature with unrefined tastes.  Here goes: I wasn't all that impressed by this stuff.I felt compelled to try it because of the rave reviews, but honestly...it didn't leave me with desperately obsessive thoughts (which a good cup of coffee typically does).  Granted, I didn't order my usual latte, so maybe that was it; and it's not like the stuff isn't strong, because I couldn't sleep for the next 18 hours. But in general...it was all right.I've had the individual drip coffee and the cafe latte; I'll give the cafe mocha a shot, but then I might throw in the towel.One other thing: upon my first visit, a tasty-looking snickerdoodle beckoned me from the pastry shelf.  I read the little sign next to it--it said something about Tahitian vanilla and saffron flavors.  This was a warning; I ignored it.  I'm no stranger to saffron, and in fact enjoy it a lot, but let me just say this: it needs to stay the F away from any snickerdoodle that I'm eating.  That's all."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I don't know what it is about the alley, but I swear this is where you'll find the best cup of blue bottle in the city. Like other's have said (and I hate to give away my secret) early is key. Minimal line, if any, and there isn't much better than a warm cup of coffee on a cool damp morning. Bonus is parking isn't quite so tough either.It's the right way to start your day."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best Coffee Ever!!! Each cup of coffee is individually made in front of you, once you try Bluebottle coffee, you never want to drink anything else. There is usually a line up, since all the drinks are made one at the time. Definitely worth the wait."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Dear Blue Bottle,I miss you. Terribly. Probably more than I should.Maybe one day ((soon?!)) you'll consider opening a little shop up out here in Fremont? Even just a stand at BART or one of the farmer's markets would be nice. Until you do, I guess I'll just have to see Peet's for my fix.yours,t mc-t"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I felt hip coming here. I got my usual Americano. The staff were nice and efficient. There was a line for this delish espresso. I heard this place is the best in SF so as a Seattlelite I of course had to go and have nothing but the best. It reminded me of my favorite coffee places in Seattle."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I love them so much,I wrote this haiku for you.Must try gibraltar."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "It doesn't get much better than this coffee place for me.  I'm a dedicated customer  at least twice during the week and every Saturday morning.  It's just good friggin coffee and worth the wait!!  I always get service with a smile."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "As part of my inadvertent SF coffee tour, my friend and her husband wanted to grab something warm before setting out on the chilly day. They asked me where I'd want to go, and I told them to lead the way, considering my knowledge of the city is more lacking than theirs. They named a few spots, including Blue Bottle, and I had remembered hearing good things about the place. So off we went to BB.We approached the literal hole-in-the-wall kiosk, which was interesting and unexpected. There was quite a line, but it moved fairly quickly, so I didn't take much notice. There were three efficient baristas working, with all three taking orders. A girl popped out from behind the counter, and while there were a good three or four people standing ahead, she made eye contact with us and asked for our orders. Apparently her hearing is of super power strength too, because we practically muttered our orders from where we were standing. Yet, she got everything easily.It didn't take long before our coffees were ready, and when I took the first sip of my soy latte, I was very pleasantly surprised. It was exceptionally smooth yet bold, and there was a tinge of sweetness despite the absence of sugar. The soy milk probably gave it the subtle sweet edge, and whatever type they used was pretty perfect.My soy latte was so good, that I actually finished the entire cup in a span of 15 minutes. This is a quite a feat for someone like myself who, for whatever reason, is the ultimate babysitter of drinks."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I feel slightly hypocritical saying this, but in the past I've never thought a brand of coffee could be so superior to others.  I've always had my preferences, but Blue Bottle really takes the cake. Every cup of coffee is delicious, and I love how they make each cup to order.  The Hayes location is my favorite because they offer soy milk and now have snacky snacks.  Another plus about Linden lane is they recently remodeled the street so the sidewalk is wide allowing for you to sit and enjoy.  The coffee is a more pricy than other places (it's $3.5 for ice coffee compared to $2 at standard locations) but I found it really worth it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "OH EM GEEMy first sip tasted as good as the first breath of life."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Ok, everyone's crazy about blue bottle, I can see why and I can see why I'm not.1) Nice coffee, really nice, but still not great. With the price they charge you for the beans, you get much better beans at House of Coffee on Noriega. I don't know if they roast their beans daily, like Henry at the House of Coffee does, but the staffs don't seem to know their beans fully. 2) Best iced coffee I've had. They add this \"chickory\" to their iced-coffee that makes it taste amazing, especially on a hot summer day at the ferry plaza farmer's market. 3) Good cappuccino. Very nice and creamy. A bit too creamy for my taste actually. If you like it creamy, place to go. 4) Hot chocolate. Very nice with the marshmallow from Recchiuti, so chewy but soft after soaked in the drink for a while. But I'm spoiled by the MarieBelle in NYC. This is just not as good.5) Latte like the cappuccino, nice and creamy.Overall it's a very neat place. I can see why people love it so much. The tiny booth that's artfully hidden in the alley of Hayes valley. Doesn't try too hard, which I like. I like the customers too that they just randomly sit on the ground, chat with each other, enjoy the coffee. I love the feeling of carelessness and randomness of the scene. Wondering where it is? You'll smell it when you are close, then the line will tell you where it is. We need more coffee shops like this so people know better, not to appreciate Starbucks. Just by thinking about starbucks makes me want to puke. Yuck!!Why 3 stars only. I'm just picky and spoiled by good food, especially when it comes to coffee and pastry."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue bottle coffee is rocket fuel.  So much so that even an Au Lait jolted me out of my Sunday lethargy to clean my place.  Bravo!So far, I've had only Au Laits and Lattes.  Both are in a class of their own.  This is coffee heaven.  Make no mistake about it: the coffee is extremely strong... but it's also extremely delicious.  I look forward to further adventures at this tasteful kiosk where even on a rainy day like today was (imagining that 1:30am is not part of the next day for a moment), the line ran down the corner.  I have yet to try the much-touted New Orleans iced coffee. When the weather warms up, it will be a welcome experiment."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Oh god. I am one I THEM. I usually turn away from anything the masses who act like they are in the know snobbily call the best. I equally avoid any place with a line of hipsters and/or pointy-toe shoe and blazer wearers in front. Not because I'm better, but because it's tedious. Hell, I have pointy-toe shoes and even know a couple hipsters.  So til Thursday I have avoided Blue Bottle like the ignorant avoid hamthrax. I should have tried this coffee sooner. Thursday AM I stopped by (read waited in line 15 mins) the mint plaza location. I had my doubts, then the coffee amazed me. Sooo good. Now it's Sunday and I walked 3 blocks in the rain for a cup of drip at the Hayes Valley location. I am in love with this coffee.  It has a berry after taste. It cost too much. It's not hot enough. It has crack in it. I'm hooked."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "What do the Blue Man Group, the Blue Dog, blue berries, Jet Blue, blue skies, blue eyes, blue moons, blue jeans, blue jays, 'Merican red white and blue, Bluetooth, Blu-ray, aaaaaand Blue Bottle Coffee have in common? They all ROCK!I confess, I'm not part of the 54% of daily coffee drinkers (aka addicts). However I love going to Blue Bottle coffee and getting Bernie's Best apple cider, or a mildy sweet cup of Rechhiuti hot chocolate with the artistic crema. My girlfriend loves the mocha here, and I was amazed at how delectable the espresso shots looked as swirls of coffee and cream billowed to the bottom of the glass, like the foam in a pint of Guinness.The storefront is tiny and looks like they're squatting in an unfinished warehouse. The long line out front indicates getting a delicious cup of cream and bean is emphasized over ambiance. That's what the park nearby is for. The servers are incredibly friendly and look like they're enjoying the artistry of their brew bottle."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I just don't get it....how can coffee taste so different, so smooth, so pleasurable.  It's just another league.  The wait is annoying...as they say \"all good things come to those who wait\".  Hope they don't sell out to the big boys like La Boulange."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "It appears that extremely short Blue Bottle reviews are the thing.So, here goes.Coffee in an alley garage...how New Urbanist.  It was hot so I had the New Orleans Iced.  Devilishly rich, yet refreshingly delish.  Is it #1?  No, that would still be Philz.But I think I'll stop by on my ride to work every once in a while, just because I can."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "My friend was raving about how great this place was and how there was nearly always a line of 20 people minimum. So I went with him to check it out, and sure enough, even in pouring rain there was a line of shivering people outside this literal hole in a wall in an alley.I don't drink coffee so I got a vegan hot chocolate - always glad to find non-dairy options. It was a bit pricey but quite delicious, and nicely decorated with a leaf pattern as the artistic baristas are wont to do."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Just adding to the 600+ reviews...One word..AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Delicious, strong coffee without the bitter taste. I DIG IT!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "\"Hello--how are you doing today?\"  *shudder*Can you custom slow drip my coffee in the cold, windswept alley of Linden, and make sure it's lukewarm in 5 minutes?  You do that anyway? Great!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "First time to this location in Hayes Valley, a Blue Bottle Kiosk, thought you would avoid the lines.  Well not likely, there's a line here too.  Staff is quite friendly, there's no seating and parking on the streets.  Love the New Orleans Iced Coffee and the Soy Latte.  The coffee is great but the downside is the long lines."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Fun little piece of local flavor in the Hayes valley area. Good coffee, cool patrons and friendly staff for an indie coffee shop. And it's all served out of a converted garage with no indoor area to speak of. Great for quality, reasonably priced coffee on the go.Philz Coffee has a better selection, and Barefoot Coffee (in the south bay) still has the absolute best coffee I've ever tasted. Just saying."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Wow, I never thought of coffee as a divine gift until I had a cappuccino at Blue Bottle. Now I know that some deity has decided to bless us with a mind awakening drug and the peddlers at Blue Bottle have perfected its delivery.This is good coffee!Try the iced coffee on a hot day. They add sweetened milk and chicory to the chocolaty brewed coffee and they let it ripen overnight. Also, any of their espresso drinks or drip coffee are a delight. I just wish they would open one in my neighborhood. [hint! hint!]"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "What is this madness?I was fantasizing about my next Blue Bottle Coffee even before I started Yelping. How was it I never wrote a review? Was I trying to keep it a secret? I have no idea.Rather than write about how I seem to float 1\" above ground after a few sips of a drip coffee with Clover cream, I will relate a funny story of this location's cult following: A few weeks ago the road was being reconstructed. Blocks away dust and noise made pedestrians wonder where the construction was occurring.I looked down Linden street and saw a line down the sidewalk of people waiting for coffee while only feet away a tractor ripped up the street, dust everywhere. Need I say more?At peak coffee craving times the lines are long. It's mostly to-go.The Mint St location or Ferry Building are best for hanging. This location is perfect for an afternoon pick me up.Based on the other 1000+ reviews I needn't say more."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I don't always drink coffee, but when I do I drink Blur Bottle!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Strong coffee served from a garage, with a perpetual line of hipsters outside. I don't mind calling this emperor out on their lack of clothes; I found the coffee to be wholly unremarkable.Staff are efficient and courteous. Facility is clean; the \"fixin's table\" is well-appointed and tidy. Line moves slowly and the wait was always about 5-10 minutes before I could order. On a nice day, it's forgivable, as the garage is on a quiet side street and it's enjoyable to loiter (or \"stand about\").For a while, I went here with a friend that was a big fan of the place. I should mention that I prefer rich, smooth coffee (French-pressed medium roast all-Kona) but because of the cost and time involved, you can't find it in coffee shops; you must prepare it yourself. This makes me somewhat particular as to what shops I purchase from, as I've noticed a move towards stronger coffee in the city's non-chain coffee shops over the last two or three years.I only purchased coffee at Blue Bottle, not espresso, so I can only comment on same. Blue Bottle coffee tastes like a finely-ground dark roast, made with 2/3 the regular amount of water. Aroma is unremarkable; taste is rich and strong without being bitter and over-extracted; it is, however, a little astringent (\"gritty\") in the mouth. That texture is somewhat unavoidable in strong coffee; cream helps soften it. The coffee seems to be a dark roast, which I don't care for; about the best I can say is that it doesn't taste burned.The place didn't do anything for me except give me an excuse to leave the rat maze for 20 minutes on a nice day. If you like strong coffee, businesses operating out of garages, and/or hipsters, check it out."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I was brought here before heading over to nearby Isotope Comics. Blue Bottle Coffee Co. is an interesting place, operating out of a garage door in an alley. It also had a crazy long line, probably even worse than Starbucks. I was told that the drinks here were amazing and the wait was well worth it.I ended up ordering a macchiato while the boyfriend ordered a mocha. The macchiato I had was extremely strong. It was as if I got slapped in the face multiple times a la E. Honda of Street Fighter fame. It was really good, though! I needed that since I was in for a long day. The boyfriend's mocha was really delicious, too. Very creamy, bursting with chocolate, and went down smooth.Blue Bottle, you made my day. Bonus points for the cute heart that adorned my macchiato."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "New Orleans Iced Coffee..............BAM!!!! How come you are gone even before I get to the corner? I need a bigger cup!!! I don't even mind I'm paying a little more. What is that magic you are pouring on the ice? I don't care. Just give me some more please. Drip coffee. Ok, time to slow down. Life is too fast. Sit back and relax and soon you will have an amazing cup o joe. Enjoy!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "3.5 cant really appreciate coffee since I dont drink much. I can say that the iced coffee here though was quite refreshing, and brisk. Not too sweet with strong coffee flavor. It seems they use organic products and compost also. Located inside a garage inside an alley, $3.75 for a iced coffee might be a little on the high side,but on a nice sunny day I wouldn't mind getting it again. They also have cookies for $1 which were fresh and not too sweet also.  I think its worthy of a recommendation to the coffee lovers I know."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Always enjoy stopping here for a Gibraltar and pastry when I'm in Hayes Valley- nice laid-back  spot in the alley to sit and enjoy your coffee and take in the ambience."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Love the coffee, love the random outdoor area as well.  Sip the coffee and ponder life.  Love!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "freshly roasted, blended, grinded to precision.  loved it loved it loved it.  I'll be back whenever around Hayes.  :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I just wanted to write a quick review for the folks working here. I live in the neighborhood but have never stopped by because I tend to drink tea instead of coffee. However, my girlfriend requested I go buy a few bags of beans for her relatives as presents. I swing down there and they're very nice about giving me cards explaining how different drinks are made and which beans they sell. When I made my decision the total came out to $22.00. Having never been here I didn't realize they didn't take cards. I pulled out the $21.00 in my wallet and told them that I was a little short and needed to run to an ATM. Both baristas started saying 'no no it's cool, don't worry about it!' So they spotted me the extra buck and I was on my way.Although it's a small gesture, I'm still a big fan of good customer service. So 5 stars for being nice guys."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Adding BBC to my must have coffee list!  Drip to perfection..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Come here 3 times a week...love the mocha! It taste better then Starbucks or Peet's! The only thing I don't like is the long line.."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This is San Francisco's hidden coffee gem! It has all the features to make it a place to tell your friends about: - it is hidden in obscure alley- it has very little advertisement, so you need to KNOW about it to find it (makes it perfect to be INTRODUCED to your friends)- has best espresso in the city (that's what I get here, but I hear all the other drinks are great as well)Also highly recommend their NOT ON THE MENU special - Gibraltarit is similar to capuchino, but with different proportions tied to the certain type of glass - Gibraltar glass. Can be ordered only \"for here\" cause it comes only in Gibraltar glass. Isn't this fun?! In the way, if you order Gibraltar it makes you the INN crowd..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Excellent coffee & double chocolate chip cookieTotally made my day!!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Wow.  What a difference a month and a half makes.  Typically I'd only update a review after a couple of return visits - so as to be ABSOLUTELY sure, but I was so utterly blown away by the change in tack on my visit to Blue Bottle today that I couldn't wait.Long queue, as per usual.  Fine.  But man, did it move.  As did the staff.  Friendly and fast, they took orders and executed the drinks as if they were on a mission.  Then the cherry: once I'd been served my drink, they thanked me for waiting!!!Probably both misguided and egotistical of me to think for a second that my cantankerous last review had anything to do with any of this, but they seem to have corrected the one thing that gave me cause to gripe.Well done, BB.  Five stars indeed."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Sometimes even good relationships start badly.  A friend told me about Blue Bottle and explained that he got weekly deliveries to his house from them on the day when beans are roasted (Monday).  He recommended that I join their home delivery program, promising me that I'd be pulling killer espressos in my kitchen.  I sent e-mail to their sales department expressing my excitement at the prospect of trying their coffee and asking that I get home deliveries just like my friend.  My message was warm and fuzzy -- one coffee lover writing to others.  This didn't work out so well: since the home delivery program was accepting no new clients, I was advised to order by mail from the web site.  This took a long time to get going because they took a few weeks off for Christmas and New Years and because I wanted to order two half-pounds, whereas the web site wanted me to order whole pounds.Finally things got ironed out and my beans came in the mail.  How was my first espresso?  Excellent.  My second?  Excellent.  The coffee was very \"sweet,\" and it had a subtle and refined taste.  As you can imagine, the beans became noticeably less fresh as I got to the bottoms of my half-pound bags.  That was the end of my mail-order experiment; now, I buy Blue Bottle beans at the Berkeley Farmers' Market on Tuesdays and Saturdays in half-pound bags.Since the beans are roasted on Mondays, I get fresher beans on Tuesdays than on Saturdays.  For me, the absolute best thing about the Tuesday market is the antique propane-fired hand espresso maker, and the barrista who makes it purr.  This guy, whoever he is, makes a killer macchiato.  In addition, he insists on advising me each week on my bean selection.  Once he's reminded of my espresso maker's brand and model, he'll recommend the blend that will best for my home espressos for the coming week.  The recommendation changes from week to week, allegedly because he's taking into account the results of the previous day's roasting.  Maybe he's just fooling around and giving me random recommendations.  No matter -- whatever he recommends always tastes great to me.The people who sell me beans on Saturdays don't offer me any recommendations, and I don't ask for any.  I buy the Roman espresso, and I take it home and make coffee.  I'm not especially in love with the famous Blue Bottle drip coffee because I find it a bit weak for my taste.  Nevertheless, I occasionally buy as cup if I want something to drink around the market.  I've yet to break out in hives.If you live in the Bay Area and like coffee, you should try Blue Bottle coffee.  It may not be your favorite, but you'll probably admit, at the very least, that it makes a good cup."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Delicious, as always. I love having a Blue Bottle in my neighborhood, and the location is really unique. There isn't anywhere to sit except a bench or two. I wish there were a few outdoor tables."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best place to really enjoy the taste of blue bottlle.Its on a different level than Blue Fog no Green street."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This place just keeps getting better and better everytime I go. 2 words: CAFFE MOCHA. It's like heaven in a cup - it's THAT delicious. I was raving so much about it the other day that my girl friends decided to come and try it out :). Suffice to say, my saturday was complete. Because of Blue Bottle, i've become a daily coffee drinker - one that I never thought I'd be since I don't even like coffee all that much. I might even move to the Hayes Valley so I can have this blissful cup of coffee everyday of the week."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "i really liked the coffee (drip) and the mocha. the coffee was very smooth, low acidity but full bodied, which i like. the mocha was also very smooth and tasted perfect, not too sweet, and not bitter. i liked the ambience as well, will definitely come here more often. oh, and the people who work here are the best! one of them actually told us that if we like good coffee, we should check out another coffee shop that has recently opened, even though they are their competitor :D and she gave us the name of a few good places around the city."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I had tried the coffee and it was very strong and great. You can actually taste the flavor of the bold and rich flavor."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "mmmmmm blue bottle new orleans coffee.  I guess what they say is true, its one mighty fine cup of ice coffee.  theres no other way needed to describe it.  the flavor is there, the precise amount of sweetness."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Would it live up to the hype?This is what my friends and I wondered as we took a quick detour from our scheduled 7x7 drink crawl tour. We were a few drinks in and thought, hey, the Blue Bottle Gibraltar, recommended as something to try before we die, would give us a nice jolt to carry us through the rest of the day.We were not expecting to be struck by lightening! The Gibraltar is not on the posted menu, but just ask for it. The little shot glass couldn't pack THAT much of a punch, could it? Um...why, yes, yes it could. It was a little more bitter than I would have liked, but I didn't want to admit defeat and go get a little sugar. That would have made it perfection to my taste buds.I do not recommend having this in the afternoon unless you enjoy being wide awake, still, at 3am."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The quality of the coffee is fantastic although slightly over-priced compared to the sizes you'll receive at Roger's and Phil'z for single drip. I really dig the atmosphere and Linden street rogue coffee stand vibe that is evident, even though they are obviously established. Very full, drinkable and bold coffee. It comes a little on the warm side, as often is the case with single drips.recommend."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "There are few things in life that money cannot buy. I'm so glad this is NOT one of them.LOVE YOU BLUE BOTTLE FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEED YOU. I HEART YOU"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "the original Blue Bottle location, a quirky charming spot toward the corner of an alley in Hayes Valley which in itself is a fun little neighborhood treasure trove. .. it's kinda like Cheers where everybody knows your name. .. can't believe this is where Blue Bottle Coffee's lovely beginnings all began. .. + :  good coffee. .. Snickerdoodle that is fancy with saffron and Tahitian vanilla. ..- :  wrapping lines into alley street. .. cup at the Ferry Building tasted better. .."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle changed my coffee life. I now compare all other coffees to Blue Bottle and that means most other coffee tastes awful now. I love you Blue Bottle. So much. I buy you for home brewing and I go out of my way to purchase you way too often.  So smooth, not bitter, just perfection. The perfect start to my day."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "There's no arguing with BB's quality coffee. It's one of the few brews I can actually drink black (though I don't). Love the science project-esque displays in their downtown location. But their brews are strong, so prepare to get wired."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "A little stand hidden in an alley with a line at 8AM on a Sunday morning! Must be good coffee, right? The coffee was good indeed! Blue bottle's drip coffee is smooth without that bite at the end that some coffees may have.  The milk is perfectly frothed, creamy and fluffy.  The macchiatos are served in tiny cups to drink there, but the only problem is there is really no where to sit.  The coffee shop roasts great beans, but it would be better if there were places to sit and enjoy the coffee. Wish they had a LA location =("
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "It's worth the wait in line! The drip coffee is amazing. If only I could wake up to this every morning.  I can't wait to go back and try it iced!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Just moved into Hayes Valley..heard all about this particular coffee...tried it and loved it.  I think im hooked."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I bought your coffee, ground the whole half pound at another store on my way home, and then I brewed it in a Mr. Coffee. Muahahahahahaha!!!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Iced Chicory Coffee, perfection, go when the lines are less...ie not the prime hours and there is no reason to not love this unless you like coffee from a drive through, a gas station or Starbucks..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "every time we queue up for coffee my husband always talks about BB's business model.. how they are making so much money bcs of the ridiculous mark up.. how they are running the cafe out of a garage.. how the menu is so simple.. its a given, the founders are geniuses in their own right.  i always get the iced coffee and he would always get the brewed coffee... nothing fancy.. but then why the fancy prices? bcs each cup is freshly brewed? hmph...  i overheard the barista telling a customer that the beans for the ice coffee were \"rejects\" and \"left over\" beans.. she said to not buy new beans to brew ice coffee.. to just use old left over beans.. bcs that's what BB does.. O RLY??? then why am i paying 3.50 for some old crusty beans?? anyways.. the coffee is good.. but philz is much better."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "For not being my favorite coffee shop which is in the Seattle/Tacoma area, this place is really great. Coffee and that is it. I love the location there in the downtown San Fran area. When I come back I will definitely be going there again"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I consider myself a bit of a coffee snob. I'm the kind of person who has four different coffee making devices in the kitchen, the kind of person who takes the extra time to use a manual drip cone because coffee just tastes BETTER that way. I digress.The best coffee at Blue Bottle is the New Orleans Iced, and the espresso. They make all of their drip individually, but Philz excels in the drip coffee game. Blue Bottle is just a little kiosk, but the espresso is so, so good. It's rich and dark, without being bitter, and it isn't ever overpowered by the addition of sugar or milk. The baristas even make little hearts in my foam. I love that! It's the little things, really."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Cute hole in the wall kind of place. Excellent espresso, excellent drip coffee, friendly staff!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Great coffee, cool location. There will be line but  the service is quick"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "5 star coffee with 5 star ambiance to match.  Along with my Sunday NY Times, I'm transported back to the City for the morning.Definitely check it out."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "What's not to love? If you've been drinking the burnt FiveBucks coffee for too long, then you know.  You get older, and you just don't wanna waste any more life drinking dreg.I appreciate finding the Chiapas at Tacubaya on 4th St. in Berk.  It only tastes supremo when I make an espresso with this bean, regular drip coffee is meh.I need to make a BBC run, and found that there is a primo chocolatier place somewhere around there, so 2 for 1 !!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "A friend from work brings in the beans from here.Plain and simple, it's the best coffee I've ever had.  Full of complex flavors.  I like \"3 Africans\" the most."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best coffee in the bay area.You'll have to wait in line but its very much worth the wait.If you like the sweeter drinks, the New Orleans iced coffee is really tasty, especially on a warm farmer's market Saturday.Check em' out - GOOD STUFF."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Just moved back to San Francisco from Seoul, South Korea and what an awesome surprise Blue Bottle Coffee is. I had always heard rumor of its excellent taste but was a bit skeptical as I have long been devoted to the brew of Philz Coffee. However, since Philz left its prime location next to the epic gathering place that locals city wide love- Dolores Park- Ive been searching for a new alternative. And so Ive found it. Blue Bottle Coffee in the Hayes Valley neck of the woods is located in an out of the way alley and draws an interesting assortment of people that characterizes what makes this city so great; we have the hip, the lesbians, thin framed glasses wearing baby boomer generation, and assortment of northern Europeans speaking barely recognizable languages, and of course everything else in between. Drawing this group together is the excellent coffee selected by Blue Bottle Coffee. They keep it simple. Keeping it simple works for them as the coffee is excellent and delightfully unadorned by a clusterf**k of seasonal teddy bears and silicon trivets. The coffee here will run you average to or less than average than most other spots in the City and is far better. Im looking forward to trying their new spot on top of the MoMA."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Ordered coffee online and got my shipment! Totally friendly customer service and no hidden shipping charges. Great in person and great Internet store, the only drawback is that they ship twice a week, but that's easily understandable since they only send freshly roasted beans..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Am I missing something here? It was an OK cup of coffee. We did get through the long line in the cold quicker than I thought, but it still wasn't worth standing in line. The customer service wasn't that friendly or educational. My friend and I both left disappointed.After reading some reviews here on yelp, maybe I should try something a little more fancy next time."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I was a fan.  Noticeable quality.  Extra points that they're fair trade.  This is the only SF coffee place that I will give 5 stars"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "realllly enjoy their latte (not their lines of course) and also prefer this location.why only 4 stars? I prefer philz and their mocha tesora. Also, they need to step their barista skills up.  I like my latte HOT, not lukewarm. Thanks."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "I work nearby and never realized this place was here until I saw the a-frame sign walking down Gough.I love coffee. LOVE LOVE LOVE. But I can't wait in a line 12 people deep and then proceed to wait another 6.5 minutes for a drip coffee because they brew each cup individually with a filter suspended over the cup while they pour hot water into it and use a spoon to mix up the water and coffee grounds. After all that, my cup of coffee was just alright. I think it was the Bella Donnovan blend. MEH. Muddy and flat. Perhaps that is why so many people in line ordered coffee drinks. I just like a good and simple cup of coffee. There is just too much fuss over this coffee. The way everyone clamors up to the line, you'd think this was mind-blowing stuff.It's not worth the waiting time and not worth dealing with the pretentious atmosphere.Conditions will have to be just right for me to try this place again. And maybe at another location if I happen to be nearby."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Awesome little location with interesting seating and a great view of the statue on Patricia's Green.  I go here pretty much every morning for a drip and a shot and find it to be a perfect start to a day and a lovely group of people making your coffee for you.Only caveat is cash-only. This confuses some people since the other BB's take card."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best in the city for sure.  Best I've had in the States."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Drip coffee done well!  Located in a quaint alley (just follow your nose) in the heart of Hayes Valley, this is THE place for great coffee.  Friendly service. I always bring some beans back home to enjoy.  Bring your cash."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I am a coffee drinker at heart, pumping caffeine into my little body since early high school when it was cool to be a barista where all the high school girls went to feel like adults. Let me tell you that this java packs a punch. I finally took a sunshine stroll down here to try what everyone has been raving about and it was a delightfully satisfying experience. I love the bustle of the alley, the fact that people hang out there to sip on their espresso shots while commingling with strangers and regulars alike. I love that the staff shares the passion for delicious coffee and they provide top of the class service. They offer something different and I will be back many a Saturday mornings to start the day off right. Next time I am trying the Gibraltar."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Stop taking over MY coffee spot!!!  Yes, this place makes the warmest, richest, frothest latte in town but now I have to wait in this line full of yuppies & hipsters to get my favorite beverage.  Its also nice to take your coffee and a ginger scone up the street to the Hayes Valley park and watch the cute doggies & kiddies in the sun.  Mmmmm, what a perfect morning."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "In case you don't have enough reasons to go to Blue Bottle, here is reasonably real review #373.If you are in a bad mood, if you had a really bad yoga class down the street, or you know you can't afford those perfect jeans at Azalea, or Bulo doesn't carry your large(a)ss shoe size, or people aren't looking you in the eyes and you feel disdained... There is nothing a latte from Blue Bottle can't do for you in the good 5 to 8 minutes it takes to consume it. Their coffee lifts me up - I think they put crack in it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "My friend took me here for coffee. I don't like this place. I don't like coffee, except for maybe an iced one on a hot day.The concept is good, i guess, a stand for people who want coffee to go, but something rubs me the wrong way. It's in an alley way far from anything, this is a good thing."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Great coffee in a city with some really good coffee. It does have a cult following so OF COURSE there may be a line during peak hours and on Saturday mornings but why hold a places success against it?Friendly staff taking pride in what they do."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "hopped in line RIGHT before 6 other people were going to get in it!  was super happy about it, but the line was still really long... but it was so worth it.  got a latte, YUM.  they had actually run out of the drink i wanted (can't remember what it was).  anyway, i want to go back again!  if you're ever at the ferry building, you must go to blue bottle coffee, cowgirl creamery, and hog oyster island!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "After hearing so much about Blue Bottle Coffee, I had to try it myself.  After an upsetting hunt for it at the Ferry Building the night before (apparently, they only have the stand when Farmer's Market is set up) we went to the Hayes Valley location Sunday afternoon.  I was a bit shocked with the long line, but was determined to wait in it.  I thought the $3.50 latte was good to try, but for some reason, it didn't wow me as much as I would have liked it to...maybe I was too hyped up about it?? I can definitely taste the difference in the milk they use- good quality, organic stuff that left a smooth finish. Loved the little design topped off on my latte. Will definitely try the mocha and cappuccino here...perhaps these will win me over...?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "In actuality, this location is 5 stars but in general Blue Bottle Coffee gets 3 stars. . .I had some time to kill before meeting a friend at Blue Bottle Coffee so I sat in the little park that lines Octavia Street and watched the foot traffic going in and out of Linden Street.  It looked like a scene out of Night of the Living Dead - zombie like masses converging on this little alley street.  They all emerged from the same street bearing cups of coffee and what I mistook for blood lust in their eyes was merely caffeine deficiency (or I guess caffeine Lust).  Everyone left that alley with a little more pep in their step and a look in their eye akin to that of a junkie who has just scored.  Now, the crack euphemism has been done to death here on Yelp . . heck, I am even guilty of it.  But crack is so much more accessible than, say, heroin 'cause when I think of a crack addict I can picture Whitney Houston in my head (and who can forget her angelic (yet bony) little visage in the \"Dance with Somebody\" video?) as opposed to heroin which brings up the mental image of John Frusciante in that sad and scary documentary when he was FUCKED UP.  Whitney all peppy and cute vs. John all wasted and wasted.   Anyhoo. . .so this stuff is at least related slightly to crack.  It is really, really good coffee that packs a caffeine wallop of love.  Coffee made with passion and exacting standards.  So why only three stars?  Well because I have had Blue Bottle Coffee at other venues and if it's not made by their highly qualified and wonderful baristas, the coffee just isn't the same.  Anytime I've had it any where else it's been \"meh\" it's all right. . nothing special.  It really is only made well when Blue Bottle employees make it.  But then again, I totally understand why they distribute to restaurants, etc.  While the passion for truly great coffee is there, it's also a business and businesses need to make money.   However, the caveat is that distributing it to other venues lessens the appeal in a way because had I not gone to the kiosk on Linden, I would have never known how truly good this coffee is.  Also, it's a small world. . . and when you own a company you have to watch your actions as your actions will impact people's perception of your business.  In fact, I hate myself for even liking this coffee but I have to be honest and say that it is damn good coffee as long as you get it from one of their kiosks where it's made by people who most likely will get to know your name and ask you if you want your regular. . try getting that from Starbucks!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I don't know if it's because I ordered my mocha into my 16oz personal mug, but the mocha was lacking. I like my mochas stronger in chocolate and in espresso. Also, the snickerdoodle sucked! No taste whatsoever. Definitely no cinnamon and very little sugar."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "A place that has 455 reviews reallllllllly doesn't need another to tell you it's pretty freaking jump java and wailin' good, does it?Well, I'm here to be your redundant yelper. Yep, it's why the lines are so long.And nope-- I've got nothing new to add. The au lait I had didn't cure cancer, get me pregnant, help me lose 15lbs  or turn the man in line ahead of me into Johnny Depp in a smoking jacket, but it was GOOD.That cup of joe was like a late night radio dj....smooth and mellow yet giving me that little \"oomph\" to keep movin' on...Supply and demand, folks. The lines will always be long, but the customers will usually leave smiling and licking their lips."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "If I lived down the street, I'd be here every morning. Period. Single-cup coffee brewed to the T. Love love. Moreover, the location is great. It's right by the dog park and a walk between the alley away from pretty much anything in Hayes. I do wish, however, that they were opened MORE hours, but I'm not going to hold it against them. For that coffee, at that price, um, totally worth the five stars. A tip: Look down Linden and check for the line. That's Blue Bottle Coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "yeah. I know. everyone knows by now. but I'm putting in my two cents anyways. it's good! it's potent!one of my very favorite people works around the corner from here and comes here most every day and the baristas are sweet and know her name (as most servers know their regulars) and we get totally wired and it's delicious."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "A great little hole-in-the-wall here.  I waited in line about 2 minutes or so, and another few for my macchiato.  Very tasty coffee.  I am by no means a coffee connoisseur, but I thought this was better than most other places I have been to lately.  Prices aren't bad either.If I was closer, I would definitely come by more often."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Excellent coffee at excellent prices in an interesting location.   I visited San Francisco and was lucky enough to stay near this excellent hole in the wall. The coffee rivals any European coffee or places in Melbourne and Sydney (excellent coffee cities). Lattes are perfect in every detail, including the artsy milk designs (always exciting to my simple heart). the simple assortment of cookies and pastries are nice additions to the menu, and alll are very affordable.  Location wise this Blue Bottle is a small place located in a quiet ally covered in graffiti.  Occasionally cars will get in the way when there is a large line, which happens from time to time. Cash only may also be a problem for some, but any problems are well worth it because this place has five-star coffee which is not found everywhere."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I absolutely love coffee. Since I read a lot of great reviews on the New Orleans Iced Coffee, my coworker and I decided to come here one day after a business meeting. I felt slightly disappointed that mine wasn't as flavorful as I hoped it would be, and to be quite honest, I felt a bit gypped after we stood in line for 15 minutes. Looks like I will resume my search for the best iced coffee drinks in the Peninsula yet again..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Not much to add to what others have said. Basically, they have fantastic coffee. I usually just pick up some beans here for my daily morning coffee (Bella Donovan = SO GOOD), or I'll get their drip or their yummy Nawlins Iced Coffee. On a nice day it's fun to grab a drink and wander over to the Octavia Green and people watch. This is one of the places that makes me happy to live in SF!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "If this were Pulp Fiction, I'd say this exact line from the movie to describe their coffee: \"MMM GOD DAMN JIMMY THIS IS SOME SERIOUS GOURMET SHIT! Me and Vincent would of been satisfied with some freeze dried Tasters Choice right, heh and he brings this serious gourmet shit on us. What flavor is this?\"Hands down my favorite coffee! The place I work at serves their coffee and I get that shit foe free son! (Yes I did say \"FOE.\") Their coffee keeps me alive! Blue Bottle Coffee is gold! Brilliant!!!!!!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "delicious brown water. drip and latte all day e'ry day.just be prepared to wait."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I can actually gulp this coffee. I'm halfway down the block and it's gone.  I've never tasted it's equal.  Mmmmm."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Generally, If a place have 9 zillion reviews, I'll take a pass, but when I saw a three star rating for Blue Bottle, I felt compelled to write a review.  Blue bottle represents some of the best American style coffee.  Lighter than its European brethren and supper caffeinated.  I have never had a bad cup of coffee here.  Constantly good is important when I have to walk 10 blocks from the office for a coffee.  The service is good, the Baristas care about coffee, and the customers seem to care about the product being served.Why not five stars?  There is no seating, the lines are a pain, and its in the middle of nowhere.  That said, if you want a consistently good cup of Joe, this is the place."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The New Orleans Iced Coffee is amazing! I get this everytime I'm around, and it never lets me down.The service is touch and go though, sometimes they're great and really friendly and use the right milk...and somedays they dont bother to even smile a little or use the right milk in your coffee even though it's not crowded...But it won't stop me from getting my fix on occasion, the service just makes it less frequent. It's a little kiosk on a tiny street, so you've got to kind of look for it if you've never been, it's a roll up door, they dont have all the things MINT of Ferry building have, but who needs anything else when you've got New Orleans Iced Coffee!?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "My favorite coffee place!  It's so good it makes me want to move back to the bay area! I love the mocha lattes and I buy the chiapas coffee to make at home."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "3 Stars at bestCoffee: I've had better it is nice a smooth but not strong enough for my taste for sure it is better than Scarbucks though.Service: Slow and forgetful (that is if you are ordering more than 2 things)This place does need a hygiene check. They use the milk pitcher over and over again without washing it before use.What is good about this place is drip coffee. It is a bit faster than the milk base drinks."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The barristas may be a little pretentious and the prices a bit steep, but the mochas are unparalleled."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Really good, unpretentious coffee is hard to come by these days. Thankfully the Hayes Valley location means that it's the same stuff as the Ferry Building, sans crazy lines and annoying tourists. It's quiet, pretty, and there's clearly a neighborhood/regular rapport between people who work there and the patrons who swing by for their fix."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The coffee here is outstanding. They take a little time to make sure each drink is made to their standards of excellence. I must say though, this is the best {New Orleans} iced coffee that I've had ever. Even the ice cubes are amazing. If you've never been here before, just keep an eye out for the long line in the alleyway."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "** In protest of the Dolores Park cart debacle, I am giving 5 stars to all the Blue Bottle kiosks where I get coffee.  Three Africans all the way!  Sorry you had to deal with the haters Blue Bottle. **"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Hesitant to jump on the bandwagon, but these folks have served me (consistently) the BEST coffee I've ever had. The lattes are picture perfect, literally. The barrista takes the time to make those milk foam patterns on your cup. But they're not just pretty--they're delicious!Their lattes are never too bitter. It has a delicate, almost chocolately taste to it. The perfect balance between milk and coffee. Also, they don't blast it with too much heat--I have no problem drinking it right away. No burnt tongues here!Their iced coffees are also great. A hint of chocolate, chicory, and cinnamon. Cold-brewed so it's never too bitter or acidic.Walk here, get a few Miette cookies to go with your drink, and enjoy the bamboo or the Hayes Valley green. :)My only reservation with this place? No seats! Lines! It's probably for the best.... otherwise I might never leave. A little sad to read the stories below re: cranky barristas, so I really hope that was more an exception and not the rule. Maybe I've just been lucky?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Update:Dear Grumpy PMers:I am a native of San Francisco residing in Seattle, so yes, it is MY CITY, and yes, I AM A coffee snobHypey McHypeintoshThe first morning of playing tourist in my city by the bay, I tried a french press Blue Bottle at Boulette Larder.It was good, but not as good as the french press I make at home from Pegasus or Torrefazione beans.I thought that by going to the source, I would surely reach SF coffee nirvana.So I grab the huzbeau, who does not drink coffee,  and head on over to the dismally yuppified Hayes Valley.  Bleech - I think I liked the freeway overhead and the crack whores better, but that's another review.When we arrive in the early afternoon, the garage door is down.Yes, a garage door - \"hip and cool\" and such dontcha know.There is quite the ruckus of crockery clanking and silverware banging.MMAD:  (Talking to garage door)       Ahem. Hi. Are you open??\"Hip and Cool\" BB Coffee Dude:     (clank, bang) schnurgle gurgle snort gruntMMAD:      (still to garage door) Hi! Um, Okay. Hi. I came all the way from Seattle to try your coffee.\"H&C\" BBCD:      (cla-banging suddenly stops) \"all the way from Seattle\" schnargle grunt snort. Heh. Seattle.........bang clank clank clank....bangMMAD:     so no coffee??\"H&C\" BBCD:      we're closed (bang bang bang)MMAD:      ....     ....      uh, um....      all the way from seattle!!\"H&C\" BBCD:      (clankety bangety) snort grunt uh, arrh (clunk)     ....     ....     ....     ....     ....MMAD:      (still at the effen door) all the way ... I thought that was charming.\"H&C\" BBCD:      yeah, me too     we're closedHuzbeau:     let's go.MMAD:     harumph!!I am a stubborn lady (shut up) so I returned sans huzbeau a few days later. This time the door was open and I got my drip coffee.Clankety Bang ClunkClunkClunkLine down the block + Oh SO serious baristas + no place to sit and sip does not = San Francisco's Best Coffee.\"Five Star\" coffee in San Francisco is only worth three stars by Seattle standards.I think SF can do better.Oh yeah - they do:yelp.com/biz/OJXTGm0hXBc…"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Do I even need to say how amazing the coffee is? However when it is your first time going you can get a bit of a snotty vibe from the baristas. If you ask for a different size or any alterations in your drink you will look like you are speaking another language. But as a regular now, I realize you just don't need to change how they make the coffee. They know what they are doing. And it is quality over quantity at this place. Unless you bring in your own cup and you may get a little extra."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This cute hipster joint knows what its doing.  The coffee is amazing and the iced coffee is insanely good...it doesnt even need sugar!  Ive had a few pastries, and those are excellent as well.  Such a great locals only gem!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The best coffee around, for sure.  Pick a location, any location (Hayes Valley, SOMA, Ferry Building).  So smooth, delicious, perfect flavors.  Cannot recommend Blue Bottle enough."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Yeah yeah yeah...it is pretty good.  The line is worth it.  I love the latte.  It is like a posh version of Peets on an extremely good day."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I would go back to San Francisco just to get a cup of coffee from this place. In SF, they sure know how to treat their coffee addicts well. I went to this place twice during my week-long spring break and mannn was the coffee delish. The best part was that there were little leaves and hearts stirred into the foam of the lattes. So cute.Someone should teach the baristas in Starbucks how to do that.My only complaint is the price. But, I guess it's worth it when you're playing for the beautiful atmosphere. Huge windows=great lighting for reading & photos."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "If you've ever been to Australia or New Zealand and have that lingering hankering for a flat white, here's your answer: a short latte from blue bottle. It's the best cuppa I've had in this hemisphere! I look forward to one every day that I'm in the area. The staff are friendly and efficient and their line, though often long, moves quickly."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I'm the 440th reviewer for BBCo..Nothing new to say here~  only to just add to their already wildly large fan base!!I had my first Blue Bottle cup of drip coffee last week at the BBCo kiosk  at the SF Ferry Building Farmer's Market (located next to the right entrance doors, outside of the building). Very creamy and quite possibly the smoothest cup of coffee I have ever tried. The taste was bold and distinct, without the usual acidic aftertaste many people are sensitive to. Fantastic coffee/espresso shots. Super service and friendly helpful staff. Definitely a joy to visit on weekends!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "If you are not specifically looking for this place, you'll totally miss it since it's basically a stand in a small alley way. However, the line of people will be a red flag as to something great is here.  Based on the rave reviews from my cousin, my friends and I ordered the New Orleans iced coffee.  It was sooo good--- lightly sweet with a chicory taste.  Blue Bottle also had patries that looked amazing, which I unfortunately didn't try since we were on our way to brunch.  I'm so glad that I can buy Blue Bottle coffee in LA (at Forage)."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Probably the best coffee I've ever had."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I try to limit my coffee consumption.  This has become much harder since finding Blue Bottle.  BB is the best coffee I have had in the city.  The lines are really bad at peak times, not too bad otherwise.  Not much else to say.."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "ALRIGHT, SO YELP REMOVED THIS POST BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE AREN'T FRIENDS OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT. SO I'M REPOSTING W/O THE EXPLETIVES. IF YOU'RE BORED BY IT, YOU CAN CONTACT YELPI live near this place. I like their coffee, it is actually very good. But then this thing happened to me last time I was there:I invited my friends Sam and Mikey over for coffee one Thursday morning. I didn't have any coffee in the house, and I had invited them over pretty early in the morning (before stores were open) so my game plan was to run over to Blue Bottle at like 7:30, pick up some coffee and run home.So I wake up, put on some clothes and mosey on over to Linden street. There wasn't too big of a line. I got right up to the front. The \"barista\" was this ornery looking, dark-haired (female) who eyed me once, said nothing and then preceeded to take 5 hours to make two lattes. Remember folks, I'm pressed for time. So I'm looking at the coffees, chillin' (though internally steaming, no pun intended) when FINALLY after FAR TOO LONG, (female) asks me how she can help me.So you coffee snobs out there are probs going to let out a tsk right about now but then again, you are coffee snobs... I don't have a coffee grinder. I used to have one, but then my boyfriend left me and took the grinder with him. (Okay, okay, it WAS his grinder). Anyway, fuck. I haven't had the time or the desire to pick up another one, and most places are kind enough to grind your coffee for you.NOT BLUE BOTTLENot only will Blue Bottle NOT grind your coffee for you. If you ask them for a 1/2 pound of the coffee they're grinding that morning, they WILL NOT sell it to you. If you ask them to put the equivalent amount of ground coffee they would use to make you a cup of joe into a cup and then hand you the cup without adding water they WILL NOT satisfy your request. These people are ass-holes. (Very rude female) threw this at me in defense, \"Our beans are only ground SECONDS before they touch water!\" Oh yeah, (uncaring female)? How about I grind your punk face into that latte machine right this second! God. You know what? I'm sorry, Blue Bottle. Your coffee is great and all, but howsabout you pull that stick outta your ass and be a little nicer to people in a tight spot? Oh yeah, and fire that (inefficient female) you've got working for you. She can go work in the Mission instead with all her other (inefficient female) friends. Resolution to the story...Sam, Mikey and I walked to Cafe La Vie and I bought them cups of coffee and then we walked back home and enjoyed them thoroughly. ITS ONLY COFFEE PEOPLE!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Why make another review of this little place?  Because it's that good.  What can I say that has not been said before?  Brewed by the cup, it's always fresh.  It's worth a trip across town for me.  A small selection of cookies prepared by Miette are also available.Tucked away in a little alley, you will not find any chairs, tables, or annoying music.  What you will find nearby is a nice, quiet park to sit, watch dogs, and enjoy the peace.Next time I'll get a latte ... 4 shots.  It does not look like beans are available, as I briefly considered buying some for the office."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Wow -- ridiculously good coffee.  Worth the wait in the line...that backed up into the middle of the street.  Best cappuccino I've ever had.  Next time trying the iced coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "I just moved to SF a month ago and chose my apartment in part because Blue Bottle is right down the street.  Back in DC, I loved my fantastic coffee shop (Murky), and I was hoping Blue Bottle would be something of a replacement.  Accordingly, I've gone at least four days a week in the hopes of starting up some kind of nice relationship.WHAT IS WRONG WITH BLUE BOTTLEa two-part series.1.  The coffee quality is much lower than the snobbish attitude.The coffee itself is fine--and I guess relatively high for the Bay Area, considering the other options. But aside from the general employee attitude, there's nothing telling you what beans they're using for any drink on any given day.  I understand they may have some uneducated coffee drinkers who don't care, but please, for the rest of us, a small sign would suffice.  It's already insupportable enough that they don't have sizes or other things that make life pleasant for consumers; at least let us make educated decisions about what to order.In case you were wondering, I *would* like to just ask the baristas what I'm getting, but that's rarely an option, due to the fact that...2.  The service is bad.They're busy all the time.  I get it.  But there are simple ways of making customer experiences better even when you're overworked, like allowing customers to pay when they're ordering (thereby increasing facetime and allowing customers to ask questions close to the register, something they may not feel comfortable doing shouting from ten feet away).  It would also help if the baristas spent time with each customer, instead of chatting away with one or two people while shouting at customers further back.    (It would also also be nice to get a glimmer of recognition after the twentieth visit in thirty days, but sometimes that can be asking too much.)Aside from these two key points, I've had a lot of negative incidents where I've been ignored, brushed aside, made to wait while conversations were finished, and otherwise treated like a particularly obnoxious customer while waiting quietly for my drink.  I can understand this happening once or twice, but as I mentioned, I've got many a time since moving here and their attitude remains the same whether busy or slow, in the morning or near closing, and no matter who is working.  It's puzzling at best and infuriating at worse. I'll continue to give Blue Bottle my business since none of the other cafes around me have remotely good coffee. But I wish I didn't have to."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Finally had a chance to find out what's the hype about. The coffee is individually brewed and it was awesome!  The lattes were also good and the coffee barista's goes the extra mile by making a leaf design with your milk foam.It cost more than your Starbucks but you get what you pay for! It's a bit out of the way and parking doesn't exist in the area. There's always a line but it does go fairly quickly."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This place is totally worth the 10 minute line that is constantly outside it all day.  The drip coffee is outstanding and has flavor thats really hard to find at other coffee houses.   Now only if there were more locations and less of a line.  Still love ya thou"
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "GREAT COFFEE. 5 stars for the coffee, minus 4 for the service.Terrible service. SO SLOW...keep hot water on hand, pour it over grounds...should that take so long? get over yourselves...But the coffee is great, just buy it and make it in the comfort of your home."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I ordered a soy latte and it was AMAZING.  It was smooth and lightly creamy.  It was a perfect balance of flavor.  I would go here every morning just to have a little more happiness in my life."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I really don't drink coffee, but when I make an exception, its for blue bottle.  I really like their soy lates.  It's a nice treat for a stroll around the city."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "strong rich coffee drinks, i love it!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This coffee is so good I saw Juan Valdez and Howard Schultz (dressed as a homeless person) waiting in line behind me.  I usually have two sips and I'm bouncing off the wall.  If I could have this in an I.V. drip I would be set every single morning."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best coffee ever..or at least tied with seattle's Vivace.  I think they put some sort of aphrodisiac in their brew, though I'm not at liberty to say why...."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Disclaimer - I don't drink coffee very much.  A friend of mine in London is crazy about Espresso.  So as a house gift when I went to visit him, I brought him quite a bit of BlueBottle espresso from this shop.  He loved it. Also, they have really good iced coffee.  *yum*"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I was excited to try this place and finally did at the Encapsule street festival. The coffee was good, but nothing like people had raved about.  The line was so long (to be expected during a festival) that we decided to puchase a bag of beans, so we wouldn't have to stand in line again.  When we asked what was being brewed the barrista had no clue (um, isn't that her job to know?) and recommended a roast. When we got home we were a bit disappointed in the bag of beans flavor. We were so dissappointed we threw it  away half empty.  To be fair, we currently use a blade grinder and just ordered a burr grinder, so hopefully that will make a difference for next time.Update 7/2/07:Bought another bag of coffee and one of the Beehouse drippers that they use at the Kiosk. The burr grinder made a huge improvement on taste and the dripper works well, but it's hard to get rid of the rude aftertaste of the barrista's out of my mind.  With coffee there's a lot to be said for customer service."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Ditto Ditto Ditto!  I think there are enough reviews here to convince you...this place has FABULOUS coffee hands down.  And in my expert Yelp opinion (teehee!) comparable only to Ritual and Frog Hollow Farms.  I've been by this place tons of times. There is always a line, no matter what time of day. But well worth the wait! I love their mini little sugary treats and the fact that they use only organic milk for their coffee drinks.PS...  i do not have a dog, but i took notice the blue bottle dog friendliness for sure.  They have a cute little glass candy jar of doggie treats on the counter and a nice fresh bowl of water outside too.  so no impatient pooches while you wait!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "You'll like this place if you are treating yourself to a good cup of coffee and have a leisurely morning to spare...As all the previous reviews have hyped, yes, this place has great coffee.  However, I suggest that you buy the beans and brew it yourself.  For one cup of coffee, I stood in line for 20 minutes (that's -1 star for me, sorry!).  No cup of coffee is worth a 20 minute wait.  And when they mean drip coffee.... it is S-L-O-W drip coffee.  Good things come to those who wait!!!  For those of us who don't like lines, buy their beans and buy a drip filter."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The best coffee in The City and I drink it on the ground leaning up against the handmade corset boutique, or I wander over to the Burning Man sculptures on Octavia.  Warning, the lines are long but whatever, this is ALL about the perfect bean roasted and dripped and served to perfection. Close your eyes and sip."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Well Hells Bells! I am not a coffee drinker so it's no small feat of Blue Bottle that I immensely enjoy their New Orleans Iced Coffee. It's the only iced drink offered at this little kiosk so, after hearing a succinct description of the beverage, I ordered one. The flavor was both uncommon and uncommonly good, with no ruinous bitter edge.I think I can give the place five stars based on my appreciation of this one drink, the quick-moving line, the awareness that they use Valrhona chocolate in their mocha and hot chocolate, and for getting to enjoy the blare of ACDC from the shop speakers during my last brief stay in the alleyway.*Returned yesterday and the New Orleans Iced Coffee was on the house because I agreed to be the taste tester. They were messing around with the recipe which, turns out, was featured in last week's NY Times' Magazine. A messy, long ordeal for the home kitchen, I'd wager."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "OK so the line is totally ridiculous, especially when you are in front of/behind jerks (which it seems like I can be a lot), but once you get  your cup of joe all the world's problems are solved, at least until you reach the bottom of the cup.These are the freshest beans I have ever encountered, they are even fresher if you care to take a ride to the oh so exciting Emeryville and pick them up (for about a buck cheaper) from their warehouse.The only thing is once I get hooked on a blend, they run out (oh how I miss you Misty Valley), but they always seem to amaze me with the next recommendation."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle was a cool spot to check out on our visit to San Francisco.  We grabbed a couple of americano misto's and sat on the rocks in the alley on a fine morning.  I wasn't blown away by their espresso, but enjoyed checking the place out.  Would I go again when in town again?  Sure, why not."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "You can't go wrong with Blue Bottle. It is a SF standard, worth the wait, and never disappoints. I have been to most of their locations but the Hayes Valley one is my favorite one. I think I just like the alley!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "As a relative newcomer to the City I like exploring neighborhoods on a free day.  I like to smell the neighborhoods.  Yes, some smell like pee but others smell like yummy ethnic foods wafting through the air.  I like to hear the sounds of people's lives  happening in the dense streets of the city.  I like to see laundry hanging in the windows because everyone has to pay for laundry in this city (I miss mom's FREE large capacity washer in the 'burbs!)  I just like being in a new world, discovering how other people live.On a walk through Hayes Valley I came across an alley.  I noticed there was a long line of people patiently waiting for something addicting, something amazing, something I must find out for myself.  I walked by the line at first pretending to be passing by (hard to do in an alley with nothing else going for it).  Then I decided to just get in line.  I could have been in a soup kitchen line for all I knew.  It could have been a really good crack dealer at the end of this mysterious Must-have.  I didn't care, I wanted in.  This seemed like a spot where locals \"in the know\" go and I wanted to be part of the \"know\".To my pleasant surprise at the end of the line was a coffee kiosk.  It looked like someone just opened up their garage door and started dealing cups of coffee.  As a long time Starbucks fan (I am from Seattle after all) I was happy to see the  individual cups topped with single cone filters.  This is a long process for an instant world, but the results are so much better (vietnamese coffee also falls into this category).  Any coffee place that would take the time to care for each cup like that was worth my money and curiosity.  (note that's why I'm pissed Sbux went automatic with their espresso, no more artistry).  I ordered a simple small latte.  The foam was good, the coffee was great.  Strong in flavor but smooth in finish.  I'm a fan of dark bitter coffees, but the smooth finish on Bluebottle was refreshing.  I looked it up when I got home and was even more pleased to find out it's organic and shade grown.  I love surprise discoveries in the city!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "It lives up to the hype."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "There aren't words that express my love for blue bottle.  I am well known for having lots of opinions but few feelings...but believe me Blue Bottle...I love you.  I used to be a very loyal Intelegencia drinker being a Chicago gal at heart, but ever since my first weekend in SF when i got a cup of coffee from the stand at the ferry building farmers market I've been hooked.  Thank god for mail order service or I would be S.O.L now that i'm back in Chicago.I recently got a trainer who told me to cut out the caffeine so i recently ordered decaf-- we'll see how that goes"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I hesitate to equate coffee with spirituality, but Blue Bottle Coffee is a religious experience. This coffee, espresso, latte, macchiato or whatever you have is beyond expectations. Every time I go I'm amazed at the simple, uncomplicated facade of the establishment, the truly kind and courteous staff and java that will make you cry.  How I wish they could just magically replace every Starbucks in SF, that would be heaven. (But there I go again with the spiritual imagery.)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I don't know a whole  about coffees but if I can taste the difference, I'm sure it must be something magical.  I should move to Halley Valley solely so I can grab a cup every morning.  Don't mind the Soy Latte, but even the drip coffee tastes amazing.  And there is the Gibraltar, which I've never tried but I guess is kinda cappuccinoish? maybe stronger?  Stop by don't mind the line, and if you are from out of town get a couple bags."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle is another one of those \"Look what opened since you left, schmuck!\" establishments that I got to experience last weekend. Hell, I didn't know Blue Bottle even existed, until my buddy (or my former ultimate Scrabble foe at Farley's) brought me here because he knew how much I appreciate a great cup of joe.The whole working-out-of-a-garage-in-a-Hayes-Valley-alley seems more New York than San Francisco for some reason, but it works. I didn't mind the line. Maybe it was because it was a Saturday afternoon and I was in no hurry to get anywhere. I didn't feel humiliated at the counter either - which seems to be a consistent gripe among many Yelp patrons. My barista was friendly and not condescending in the least. She looked tired, yes, but that was about it.My soy latte was a work of art. Yeah, yeah, the whole latte art make a leaf in the foam thing is cool, but they managed to do foam with soy milk that I've never seen anywhere else. The taste was amazing. So many baristas are half-hearted or unknowledgable about making good soy drinks, that it's hard not to be impressed. This seriously might just be the best soy latte I've ever had. We stood there by the counter and shared our little open-air ledge with a few other strangers and slowly appreciated our coffee. So the place isn't somewhere where you plop your butt down for hours so you can stare into your laptop. Who cares? There's enough of those joints in the City. You're outdoors, for the love of naan from Shalimar. And at least on this Saturday afternoon day, the outdoors were amazing. Sunny sky, cool and crisp.Disclaimer: I've been gone long enough that I don't even know what standing in cold, fog and rain are anymore. Move me back and I might be writing a different review.5 stars. No complaints."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I know my coffee and for me to haul myself from the Marina to this hole in an alley every Saturday morning speaks volumes about the quality of their joe. Some come close but none are quite as perfect."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "5 stars for great coffee! Even Blue Bottle Decaf is great!- 1 star for lines that can go on forever and employees that do not try to speed things up ... aren't they on caffeine???? Move faster!- 1 star for the dining room being messy and crowded and not well organized - where are the newspapers?+ 1 star for letting us get your great Blue Bottle coffee in Oakland at our local coffee and chocolate place+ 1 star for dating every bag with the roasting date! That is fresh!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "OK. Here's the deal my fellow yelups...I love thee Blue Balls coffee...Move to the front if you are at the kiosk for beans.Assume your position at the back of the line for coffee and bask in the trendyness of your two hour wait.I reccomend you buy some of these most fantastic aromatically-charged BB beans to prepare at home.  OK OK, So it is a little intimidating to ask for a reccomendation with a zig-zagging line of caffeine-deprived yuppies behind you.  Therefore, randomly point at the coffee display and ask for a half pound of beans.  You won't be sorry the next morning when you embark on preparing coffee the authentic Blue Bottle method... while juggling a coffee grinder, a paper filter, a porcelin coffee drip, a coffee cup, a water kettle, a spoon, some cream and your last bit of dignity for having spent 10 minutes making a cup of coffee.  Resolution: Next time tip those betches, coffee is hard work, ya hear?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "blue bottle coffee uses only organic coffee beans and organic milk. the best ingredients. their menu is super-simple, with only a few items on it. they are the In-N-Out Burger of coffee.not only is their coffee really good, but the best part about it is that they serve it warm, not hot. which means -- get this --- you can actually drink it right away! you don't have to wait for it to cool down first.and the fact that they take up so little actual real estate (at their linden street location) is a testament to their efficiency.in short, great coffee, simple presentation, friendly service."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I used to come here every weekend before moving out of the neighborhood :(  Best coffee in the city bar none.  Definitely beats that motor oil stuff concocted by Starbucks.  Philz is good, Ritual House is better, Four Barrel is fantastic, but Blue Bottle is the best!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Had my first blue bottle coffee experience here while trolling Hayes Valley with a my cousin from DC. It was a straightforward coffee-stand experience (like the lemonade stand reference below). The baristas were pleasant and mellow. My cappuccino was petite but perfectly tasty."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "My boss got me a Mocha. Chocolaty tasty goodness and the coffee was fresh and brewed to perfection! They dont burn the beans like some other places i know!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Please do not miss their Ice coffee, It is a must order coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "coffee doesn't get any better than this."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Whoa.  Yeeeee-uhhhhm.I came here for the first time not fully knowing what to expect other than hearing from a friend how tasty the joe is and from reading a handful of uber-positive Yelp reviews.  Oh man, frothy goodness!  This place blew my bobby socks off!!  If you consider yourself a coffee connoisseur, then this is THE spot for you to check out in SF.Also noteworthy:  Get the peanut butter mini cookie treat!  It's a perfect compliment to a frothy cappuccino."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Amazing coffee! I had the iced coffee and savored every drop. Love this place."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Smooth coffee. Awesome for a simple drip style coffee. You won't find a trace of bitterness or burnt blechiness in this coffee. If you are a vanilla latte girl like me, you might not be prepared for the simplicity of a simple smooth cup of coffee. I'd still choose my Peets Vanilla Latte Machiatto, but I think that's because the coffee is so strong there, it balances the sweet. The alley vibe was interesting. The wait wasn't crazy, and the service was pleasant."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "I was totally jazzed to try this coffee as i had read about the fellow who started it in the Chronicle.  I thought it was good but not amazing.The coffee I find truly fantastic is Phils one cup at time in the CastroArea and in the Mission.  There is an actual selection, amazing staff,and the several ones I have tried are incredible.  I would go to Philslong before I would bother with Blue Bottle Coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "At first had a hard time finding Linden St., but once I found BBCC it was worth the trouble. I ordered the iced coffee, not to mention the quick service...the ladies there are wonderful. Don't expect a drink selection like Starbucks. Oops!...did I say..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Really good coffee at a premium price.However, it's a long wait behind the euro-trash in line here. During jury duty, I risked contempt of court for this mid-day caffiene fix...worth the wait if you're a trustafarian with an open datebook.For better or worse, they're so busy being coffee artisans here, they may not notice if you accidentally walk away without paying. I did. They didn't. I returned and did, once confirmed."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "A coworker took me here after I took him to Philz. I have gone back to Blue Bottle a dozen times since. BB has such a good vibe...and great coffee. I like the strange alley location nestled in hayes valley, like a coffee shop playing hide-and-go-seek in San Francisco, this sneaky location ads the charm. Blue Bottle has given me a reason to get up a little bit earlier and scoot down for a morning treat.Professor Tips:1. The New Orleans style Iced Coffee is a must for a first visit.  I used to hate iced coffee until I had BB's. I don't know why, its just really good.2. Drip Coffee is made one cup at a time. 3. It's worth $2 a cup."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "New Orleans Iced Coffee completes me."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Such a solid place and a hidden gem that I wish I could take this listing off of Yelp."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle coffee is hugely successful, they have lines down the alley constantly, and people will wait for half an hour to get a latte - and they have accomplished all this success even though they don't always give the customer everything they want. How is this possible? Because they actually care deeply about the quality of their product more than they care about honoring every silly request made by every customer who walks up. For this, they often get accused of being snobs, and I think this is just sad. What a shame that anyone who is not willing to compromise quality to please the masses is seen as arrogant. You can't both admit that the coffee is good and then fault them for doing the things that make it good, people.  What to know about Blue Bottle before you go:1) Yes, the wait can be long. Don't come here if you are in a hurry. There are plenty of other coffee places that can give you quick. Blue Bottle gives you delicious.2) They don't have flavors or silly ice cream drinks masquerading as coffee. 3) They will not grind your coffee. If you don't have a coffee grinder and are not wiling to spend $15 on one, take it to the grocery store and grind it there.  These guys are serious about freshness. They don't sell coffee beans more than 2 days after it was roasted. 4) There are no chairs or tables or wifi. They don't have a lot of pastries. This is not a cafe, it is a coffee stand.  If you want to sit and hang out, go somewhere else. 5) You should try the ginger scones. They are pricey, but worth it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "This is a small location to queue up to a get a quick latte.  It's Blue Bottle, so they know what they are doing.  Great stop in the morning, or afternoon for a jolt."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The best cup in San Francisco.   The best beans in San Francisco.  The longest wait for coffee in San Francisco.    All worth it. I used to tell my friends about this place and bring them for a taste of coffee nirvana, but they kept ordering skinny no foam soy latte's with Splenda and ruining my coffee street cred.    From now on I go to Blue Bottle on my own."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I can't believe the journey to search for the Best-Roasted-Coffee- Beans-In-the-World would take me back to my own backyard... from Jamaica Blue Mountain, Hawaiian pure kona, to coffee roasting joints like Intelligentsia, Zabar's and others across the country... once you taste the sweetness of Blue Bottle Coffee, SEARCH NO MORE.  Note to self: switch to decaf after a few cups..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "There are 788 reviews here. 90% say the coffee is good.  Let's just leave it at that."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The ONLY Place I go to for coffee! Their cappuccino is simply excellent. My friends drink latte here as well and they love it. The staff does a great job of moving a line along during the rush hour."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Wow. I mean I'm a coffee enthusiast but wow! I'd take a shot of Gibraltar over a shot of patron any day! Amazing! Basically a mini latte with who knows how many shot equivalent in a shot glass. I was really sleepy but damn a shot of that and I felt refreshed and brand new. Thank you Blue Bottle Coffee. Now I realized all that I've drinking was crap water before you! The latte was really smooth and good too. Can you please have a shop out here in Sac too?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Holy crap.  I was warned this might just be the best coffee ever but WOW.  A friend of mine was raving about it, so I decided to set out on a Sunday morning to find this coffee shop that looks like it was set up out of someone's garage.  It was hard to find, it's on a small side street between Gough and Octavia.  Just drive down Gough and keep an eye out for it - it's near that restaurant Absiente a block up on the opposite side of the street.  There are only one size fits all here, and it's $2 dollars for drip coffee...about $5 dollars for a latte.   It reminds me of the great coffee that you can find in Europe.  It's amazing.  You don't even need to add cream to your drip coffee.**warning ** This is not a \"small -half decaf - half skim - soy latte\" kinda place.  They will laugh at you and tell you this ain't no Starbucks.  But trust me.. that's a good thing."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Ah, there's nothing like waiting in line for 10 minutes to get a drip coffee in order to feel \"in\" and \"cool\" at this coffee kiosk in a garage in an alley.  It's an experience!  I can't judge, I did it.  And the coffee was strong, just how I like it.And yes, people -- if you let the line go into the street, cars will honk at you.  Jesus."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Here is the deal. They have one of the best coffees in town. Drip, cappuccino, latte... all good. But... If you don't tell them \"can you make sure it is hot\", they do not make it hot enough. I get it, you don't want to burn the milk or mess up with the flavor of the beans but come on! I don't like warm coffee. I would give lower rating but I just can't because it's freaking good! Also, line becomes annoyying at times but it does not lower their rating."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "Puhleeze.  I fully understand and respect the cult of coffee.  It's an art.  But if a customer has the reasonable request of a long espresso, it's a bit dramatic and unnecessary to flat out refuse.  How is an extra half ounce of hot water going to bring about the end of civilization as we know it? I don't think so.  I mean, if I were asking for a half caf, half decaf skinny latte with vanilla flavor and extra whip, by all means politely decline.  But hot water isn't gonna kill anyone, now is it?  Get over yourselves, Blue Bottle."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The coffee here is stellar.  It was pretty hot out last week, so my girlfriend and I both got iced coffees, mine a latte, and hers a New Orleans style iced coffee.  While both were rich, creamy, and strong, we both preferred the latter, it was sweeter and good to go out of the box.Given that there are a lot of cute specialty shops in the area, I definitely recommend checking out Bluebottle.  Plus, if you're a coffee connoisseur, they seem to have a bean for every taste.  Once I'm out of beans, I'm gonna come back and give them a spin."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "There are a lot more knowledgable reviewers for Blue Bottle, so lemme just say this:You can drink it black. Even Starbucks-Caramel-Macchiato drinkers can. Eerie."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Finally made it to blue bottle coffee co.! I had the drip and wifey had the latte. Both were very tasteful. I would definitely go back for a cup and enjoy the 80's music they were playing!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Coffee crack in a cup.  Addicting, delicious, addicting, delicious, addicting, delicious ... get the idea?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "3 StarsStarted the day over here.....even though I usually don't drink coffee, I had a long day ahead of me and needed the energy. The alley/street this spot is in is real cool.....murals spray painted or paintbrushed on some of the walls......people hanging out sitting on the sidewalk drinking their coffee and enjoying the day....and a great overall vibe. The shop looked like a converted garage, and was just a walk-up that you order your drink from and either take it w/ you, or like I said, sit down on the sidewalk and enjoy it...I ended up ordering the New Orleans Iced Coffee ($3.50) after the girls in front of me in line explained that it was like liquid crack and doesn't make you jittery. my girl ordered a mocha. Staff was cool and friendly like they usually are at independent coffee shops....and they even had comp. doggie treats (and NO I didn't try any). The Iced coffee I ordered was pretty strong. It tasted ok, but I'm not a coffee drinker, so I prefer my coffee to taste more like hot chocolate...so i probably wouldn't order it again (it did wake me up though!).The Mocha was very rich, chocolaty, and good.....they even did some art (I'll post a picture soon).....That I could have again as it didn't really taste too much like coffee. We ended up hanging out on the sidewalk for a little while...to get the whole experience....then walked down the street to a little park for a while w/ our drinks. I really do recommend this place....not just for the drinks, but for the overall experience."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "The coffee was excellent. I am a coffee nerd, and have bought their beans before and tried them here at home in Cambridge. They know what they're doing.The baristas had an attitude. Maybe that comes with the territory but it didn't endear me to the business. It makes me not want to come back."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Great coffee due to small batch roasting of the finest organic coffee beans. The best lattes ever and the drip is pretty awesome too. This location is pretty bare bones, just a garage with coffee and few munchies. A note on the lattes: if you like your lattes so screaming hot that you can barely taste the roast then this is not the place for you. They heat the milk just right so that the drinker can experience the balance and warmth of flavors between the coffee and the milk."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I'm about to get off work and I still feel like shit after a long week.  mmmm...nothing like a good cup of coffee to keep me from being a walking zombie.  I sat through rush hour traffic to get to this place.  With all the positive reviews, I had to try this place out and I wasn't a bit disappointed.  The coffee was strong and smooth. Will definitely come back to try the cappuccino and mocha."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The People's Republic of Blue Bottle.  I consent to the propaganda and agree that they have the best cup in the City . . . sometimes!I drink their drip exclusively and it can be divine, depending on what blend they're brewing.  I've never actually figured out which one I like.  I should probably do that.  They do hang a little sign that says which way the wind's blowing at a given time.But the fact is that sometimes they're brewing something other than the ideal cup.  It's good even then but why not make the best cup when you can?I find no problems with the lines or the service.  Face it, there will be a line.  Don't cry, it moves fast.  They don't always smile when pouring.  They usually do."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Honestly, I'm not that picky about coffee. You might even call my taste unrefined. I do like the coffee they serve here, though, and every time I've been the people have been super friendly. Today I changed my mind about my drink a minute after I'd ordered it, but it had already been made. I said that it was fine, I'd just take it, but the guy insisted (in a friendly way) on making me the other drink instead. And maybe I go on off-peak hours, but the wait hasn't been long--I know I've waited much longer at certain corporate coffee chains."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Maybe my taste buds are not as attuned as everyone else's in the world but...Coffee is coffee.And burritos are burritos.And pizza is pizza.Sure you can have really bad coffee/burritos/pizza, but once you get over that hurdle it is an ever-so-slightly upward sloped trend (Y Axis: Quality, X Axis: Distribution of worst to best starting with worst on the extreme left).I mean, this Blue Bottle stuff is alright, and it's cool that everything's all chrome and in an alley way and in Hayes Valley, but... It's just coffee.Good coffee, but not worth the ridiculously slow and long line.They usually have good music pumping in the background though! Built to Spill (\"There's Nothing Wrong with Love\") the last time I went..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "After hearing so much about Blue Bottle, I was prepared to be disappointed; luckily, it lived up to most of the hype.  My macchiato started with a good shot of espresso: dark and syrupy with a thick cap of red-brown crema.  The foam wasn't stiff at all, and was hot without being scalded.  My individually made drip coffee was also good, though not quite as impressive as the macchiato (it may have been that the blend being brewed was a little bland).I was a little disappointed that this location doesn't have one of the siphon machine, but it's a great addition to a nice neighborhood.  The pastries from Miette are also excellent..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I've died and gone to coffee heaven. Just another reason to be addicted to fuckin' AWESOME coffee. Well worth the sometimes 15 minute wait in the cold Linden alleyway. if you can't find the place just walk to Hayes and Gough then follow your nose.The Baristas are always attentive and efficient, some times taking your order when your still at the back of the line. You'd think these guys would be all hopped up on caffeine, far from it , it's more like a state of coffee zen for them.Consistency Consistency Consistency.That's what you'll get here along with the fuckin' BEAUTIFUL coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Oh sweet mystery of life!!!I have been a Barista on and off for a total of 3 years.  I would not say that I have an advanced palate, but it is a little picky.Blue Bottle is the best I have had thus far.  I will keep this brief so I can post on the Blue Bottle pages, but let me say that their cappuccinos are heaven in your mouth."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The coffee at Blue Bottle is really really good because it is hot water poured directly into the coffee grounds.  Service is slow for the drip because it's an actual drip.  It's not some machine that the coffee sits in and tastes horribly Starbucks-ified afterwards.  It is always well worth the wait.  There are a few locations but I like the one on Linden because there are always lots of people hanging out and talking.  They have just finished a beautification project on the street and there are benches there for people to sit down and chat.  I have been going here about every day and will be sad when I will not live within two blocks of it.  I really like how friendly the servers always are.  If you want to actually go in to a building and get coffee and you think that is what coffee is about, then you will probably not like it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Yowza! Blue Bottle = Coffee on Steroids! I LOVE IT!!!!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I went there yesterday after hearing all the yelping about this place.  +hole in the wall location+music being played+high-quality espresso-no seating-attitude (i'm not expecting a sunny \"how are you today blah blah\" but they were snitty \"we WONT put ice in our coffee (to the guy in front of me) but we will give you a cup of ice if YOU want to do it\"-poor cappuccino ratio...CMON GUYS, IF YOU ONLY HAVE LIKE 3 COFFEE DRINKS ON YOUR MENU, YOU HAVE TO GET IT RIGHT...CAPPUCCINO = 1/3 ESPRESSO, 1/3 STEAMED MILK, 1/3 FOAM...its a latte when you fill the cup to the brim with steamed milk...it doesn't matter that you put pretty foam art on the top...the ratio's wrong and it isn't a cappuccino"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Nice hidden coffee gem in the city. Awesome Coffee!!! Parking might be a little hard so park far away. It's worth the walk. Will come again. Iced coffee was deeelish!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I've never tried it before but I really like siphon coffee now.  Besides Looking like the coolest bong you've ever seen, the shit is tasty and STRONG!  I was feeling noticeably wired for hours!  I had their poached eggs with prosciutto too.  Perfect lite breakfast.  Staff is super cool and very knowledgeable."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This is my favorite place to get coffee.  The coffee is so good and it's made by people that are fanatics about what they're doing.  These people are not just making coffee cause they need a job and this place happened to be hiring.  You can really tell that it's their passion.  I'm a big fan of the regular drip coffee, but also love to get the New Orleans Iced Coffee when it's hot or a shot of espresso when I'm in the mood.  The line can be a little long, but it's totally worth it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I froze my ass off waiting in line, but it was so worth it. Another drip coffee from here, still the best coffee I've ever had."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I obviously don't have to review Blue Bottle because like the reviews written they are the best.  I was happy when I found these guys almost 3 years ago, and I'm still a loyal customer.Why its good?Fair TradeOrganicAnd it tastes awesome!Each Barista is trained properly and has their own style of shot making skills.If you want to be a true coffee drinker get the Gibraltar.  A miniatureLate, that lets you actually taste the coffee instead of just drink milk.Find other organic places like this one on my website iheartorganic.com, \"Your resource to healthy living.\"Be Well,Mr. O"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "My neighborhood coffee treat. I never go when it's too busy, so I actually enjoy the whole waiting in the alley with the scattered line routine. The employees are friendly and organized. The drip coffee is always good, but I usually opt for a soy latte. Good espresso, and I'm usually skeptical of ristretto shots, but they do it well. They use yummy Pacific Soy, and always a perfect amount of creamy foam. And yeah, they pour some boss latte art."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Sometimes when I don't want to get out of bed in the morning I bribe myself with a latte from Blue Bottle. ME: Get up, Lazy Ass! ME: Nooooo.ME: But if you get up you can walk down the street and get a coffee!ME: But I can make a cup of coffee at home.ME: But it won't be as delicious and it won't have a pretty design in the foam.ME: Good point. Okaaaaay. I'm up.ME: Now do something about your hair. Don't embarrass me in front of all the urban chic kids.ME: Ehhhhh, they can suck it.The long lines on the weekends are daunting, but it's soooo worth it...even if I have to pack my own Sweet&Low (I LOVE YOU NUTRASWEET!) and doctor my coffee up in private for fear that the coffee purists will see my little pink packet and shun me for preferring to chemically sweeten my coffee instead of using the hippie sugar BB provides."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I adore Blue Bottle. I work next door, and every morning on my way in, there's a long (but moving) line outside this walk up coffee hotspot. After a trip to Paris, I became addicted to cappuccino.. and this is the first place in the US I can count on for such a tasty beverage. My caffine addiction shall be their boon."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The best single drip coffee in SF (and now in NYC). They have a great selection of roasts, including the chocolate smooth Giant Steps. They also have the most amazing cafe mocha. I like the simplicity of ordering from the garage/storefront in Hayes Valley."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The freshest coffee I have ever had in my life! I wish we had one in San Diego..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "After hearing so much buzz about this place, I tried the caffe latte... and I thought it was on the slightly bitter side. Not only that, I was still tired from after drinking it. For SF standards, its good... but if you've been to Seattle... this doesn't compare by much."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "best damn coffee in the city - period. no frills, no wi-fi, no seating, no parking, no bullshit. friendly staff tho, and as i said - this is the best cup in the city - great idea too - basically just a kiosk."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I could see the dripping process for my drip coffee. I asked for the chemical-sugar, but the owner told me they only have the organic sugar there. Delicious! =)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The BEST COFFEE and I am a picky biyatch when it comes to my hot, steamy, dark and mysterious drug of choice (and I still mean coffee here).  I discovered their beans when dining at Slanted Door and am totally hooked.  I'd mainline the stuff daily if I lived in Hayes Valley."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "By far, the best latte in the city, so creamy, you dont even need sugar. So good. Picked up a pound of bella donovan for my trip cross country and look forward to ordering their beans via express mail. YUM!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "If God challenged Blue Bottle to a coffee making competition, God would lose. It wouldn't even be fair. I can't even begin to understand how those barrista magicians do it. All I know is, they put euphoria in a cup. And then you get to drink it. Unreal. Remember that scene in Office Space where those dudes drag the printer out into a desolate field and beat the shit out of it with a baseball bat? Remember thinking to yourself 'God that must be the most amazing feeling ever?!' Yeah, well imagine drinking that feeling. That's Blue Bottle."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I can't say any more good things about Blue Bottle that haven't already been said. I just love their coffee. More than that, I love a place that cares about what they do. Yes, they are coffee nerds, but that is definitely a good thing.I used to enjoy going to Ritual when they first opened, but then they got overly crowded, the crowd became annoying and I couldn't justify enduring that \"scene\" just to get my coffee.My discovery of Blue Bottle is like a welcome-back-to-coffee hug. I mainly go to Blue Bottle to buy beans, and brew at home, but of course get myself an espresso to sip in the alley, and bring the experience full circle. I like that they ask you how you're brewing your coffee to best recommend which beans go with what method. I've found service to be genuinely helpful and informative. Purists yes, but never patronizing.I, too, wish they had seating, but I'm so focused on getting my coffee I'm never bothered by the elements nor the alley. I wish at least 10% of the coffee houses in this city would aspire to Blue Bottle's standards."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "As far as the coffee goes... it gets well over five stars.  The latte my coffee-addicted boyfriend bought for me was absolutely delicious.  Super creamy and easy on the palate. Not a burnt bean in sight.  Though the setting lacks ambiance, and it seems there's always a line, the warehouse/garage alleyway setting is pretty fun.  It only sucks waiting in the cold San Francisco winds & rain.  However, if you can get your boyfriend to wait in line for you, you can browse at the super cool corset shop next store, stay out of the cold, AND enjoy your coffee!! (I know this from personal experience...)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I can't give more than 3 stars for coffee served at the small alley kiosk, so the three star is the five star in a way. first time I went there I tried brewed coffee. Amazingly good. That coffee touches every part of my tonges and has a pleasant linguering taste and fragrance, like a really good burgundy.My husband's latte was just ok. Rather bland I thought.I picked up the 'Retrofit' bean according to the barista's recommendation to try at home in my espresso machine. For a home coffee, I liked Barefoot's Espresso 114 better. I guess the \"hand drip\" is the best way to enjoy Blue Bottle.Worth the driving if you're not nearby? Well, it depends on the additional activities after/before coffee, but not solely on the coffee, I guess."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Pretty good coffee and good prices but I am just not cool enough to hang with the elite crowd of connosieurs populating the small mob that gathers in the alley.   This goes in the drawer filed under \"status symbol\""
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "i probably should give this place five stars, but im just not enchanted by coffee anymore. if danny meyer can schlep this roast to the other side of the country, i decided that this place is worth checking out.anyways, being that i  quit caffeine a couple years ago, cold turkey, no less (horrible headaches), i decided to break my sobriety and check this place out. i love the literal hole in the wall feeling, and i even love more the barista who free poured designs into my latte. i came here with my friend who is a barista of four years and even she was amazed by his free pour skill.now, only if linden street was two-way...."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "$4.50 for a mocha. [but it is good and keeps me warm.]"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "My favorite coffee place, it's near a cute little park my kids love going to in Hayes Valley. The Embarcadero location is nicer but more crowded. The mocha is my drink and there's always a pretty design in the foam on top! The line is always long and comes out into the not so nice alley and it's pricey but worth it!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "what?  this is the place??is... this look like a garage??? huh?I was sitting  in the sidewalk while sipping their cappuchino......hey I like this place!YOU should check this place.."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "What else can you say about this place that hasn't already been said.  Great coffee, really is. But I do have one issue, we are talking about a place that is basically run out of a back alley garage.  I don't know how some people can give this place 5 stars.  Granted I have no other back alley coffee places to compare it to, but I do occasionally enjoy sitting down while drinking my coffee.  And from time to time I would prefer not to be compelled to hold my coffee right below my belt buckle just to keep the circulation flowing in my manly parts. That's right I said it, Man-ly Parts.  When the wind whips down that alley things can get a bit frigid.  Just because the coffee is good, does not necessarily mean i feel like its a better alternative to brewing my own, where there are chairs, and interesting things to look at."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "From the moment I discovered it in Hayes Valley (my old 'hood), I fell in LOVE with this coffee.  Yes, the lines are absurdly long any day of the week, trust me it's worth the wait.  Their coffee is velvety, never bitter, and is great all on its own (no cream or sugar needed).  I get their coffee now via mail because I now live in San Diego, but there is a great feeling when you get to the front of the line on a cold San Francisco morning and take your first sip of the coffee to make you love the place you live.  Blue Bottle and San Francisco, I miss you."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Hip, friendly and hidden away in Linden alley this place has drip coffee that will blow your mind.  They use a special brewing technique that is similar to french press coffee - the result is an inimitable bold, creamy and smooth coffee... everything I look for in a cup!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Simply the best coffee in the city.  Ask for a Gibraltar."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I believe a cappuccino from Blue Bottle is the best I've had in San Francisco.  Baristas are artists here.  But you must drink the cappuccino quickly because it cools down fast.  If you've had better in the city, let me know!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "They may take forever but good things come to those who wait!  Could there really be a better cup of coffee in the city?? Fazenda Jacaranda beans are always yummy when playing the home version, but do yourself a favor and get a latte or a gibraltar.  Blue Bot kills it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "don't get me wrong the coffee is great but could you charge anymore??$13.50 for enough coffee to make 2/10 cup pots! sad- online I can get the same peaberry indonesian coffee beans fresh roasted with free shipping in a 5lb bag for $34.66.Also went to buy a bag at Cibo in Sausalito and their fresh roast coffee on Feb 4th was roasted on Jan 27!!That's fresh to you huh?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Coffee Nirvana!What more can be said about a place that has a permanent line, dispite the fact it is located on a small alley between 2 very busy street. The drip is the way to go. Smooth, full-bodied, and sublime. If I had to cap on one thing, it would be their poor selection of food items. But who the hell is there for the food?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I know another five-star review probably won't change anybody's opinion about this place. But I just want to confess my undying love for Blue Bottle Coffee. I hate standing in line. Let's just say this is one of the few places that can make me willingly stand in line for 20 min, even if in the rain. The latte is so richly flavored and perfectly balanced for my taste. Hands down my favorite espresso drinks coffee shop in SF so far.  And I'm a huge sucker for the perfectly shaped leaf or heart they make with the foam. It always brings a smile to my face."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Great espresso pulls, double ristretto style, just how I like them. It has a sweeter taste that unfolds on your palette, never burnt or too long of a pull. I believe they use a lighter roast which also gives a little sweeter flavor. Milk is done well, too.  A cascade of little bubbles and milk at the perfect temperature. The combination is delectable! One thing to note, be ready for a wait.  I don't think I have ever not waited in line for this little coffee stall."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This is a \"destination coffee house\".  Love it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I've had Blue Bottle coffee at Tartine Bakery, and always find it delicious so I was pleasantly surprised to find this coffee stand tucked away in an alley (Linden Place) in Hayes Valley. And it is just that, a coffee stand, no bells and whistles, no tables or chairs, just a coffee stand where you can get gourmet coffee at its best. Standard for me of course is the soy latte, and just like at Tartine, here at the coffee stand my drink is beautifully crafted with a flower pattern on top resulting from a skilled mixture of frothed milk and coffee (if I can figure out how to do this myself, I could be rich).  As there was not an obvious place to sit, I ended up taking the drink  (along with assorted pastries purchased at nearby Miette) and sitting at a different sunny sidewalk cafe to enjoy the delightful experience of delicious coffee and artisan pastries  ."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "It's in a garage. The coffee is high quality. They have a vintage La Marzocco. That's all pretty neat.There's no sign. The traffic is purely word of mouth. It's in an alley. Basically, the only sign that it's there is the line waiting (sometimes 25 minutes or more) for a cup of coffee. (The wait -is- an issue. It costs the place a star.)The mocha is very good (they use high quality chocolate, for certain). They make one of the best cafe Americanos ever. So what's the deal?It's just too damned cute. From the apparent vespa parking lot in the back to the unfinished styling that is just too carefully designed; it's a bit much....But, the coffee is really good..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "True barista artistry at it's best. Come here to see the professionals. These barista technicians are impressive utilizing every resource possible to provide their customers with the perfect brew. They make the best cappuccino. Experienced coffee connoisseurs would feel right at home. The experience alone is worth the trip. You can take home .5 lb whole bean bags from a variety of roasts.  They roast their beans daily. Try the Retrofit Espresso roast for starters."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Gddamn, this is good coffee.  No sugar or flavor syrups needed.  I'll let you in on a little secret, too . . . buying their Hayes Valley Espresso beans, grinding them up at home, and making them in your mokka pot at home is NEARLY ALMOST JUST AS EQUALLY DELICIOUS as trekking down to their alleyway kiosk and having them cook it up for you.  I was shocked after I made this stuff at home for the first time and it tasted just as good, except that I was still in my pajamas :)\rCan anyone tell me what they do in the back of the shop?  It looks like wood working of some kind... maybe stencils or patterns?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Judging by the 130 reviews and counting, I'm gonna say this place 'may' have already been discovered. There is pretty good reason that this place has devoloped a 'moonie-like' cult around it. The coffee from this woodshop looking streetside stand is more lovingly crafted than a joint in an amsterdam coffee bar. As a result, you'll always be guaranteed a wait, but rest assured that it's worth it.And I'm not even a big coffee guy!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I've never been to a cafe whereupon tasting the coffee, I uttered the phrase, \"Wow, that's f*cking good coffee!\" This is what good coffee should taste like, what you ought to get when you pay a professional to make it for you. Unfortunately, I think a lot of other cafes would be better off secretly replacing their coffee with Nescafe, which can't be burnt and which can be made as strong as desired by just adding some more crystals. These guys make drip coffee but putting fresh grounds in a filter which sits atop your cup, pouring in the water and serving it piping hot and devilishly black. You may have to wait, but the barristas try to stay efficient by asking people in line what they want so by the time the get to the counter, all they need to do is pay.I've since gone back a few times and should add that their coffee, though still the best tasting I've had, is also the strongest I've ever had. If my tummy's not full, I'll feel like I've taken an illegal upper. No joke - anxious tummy, disconcertingly altered state of mind, dancing bowels..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I love getting a perfectly fresh cup (plus a bag of beans to go please!) before heading over to Hayes Green for the perfect start to a relaxing day.Lattes are fantastic, and the New Orleans iced coffee is even better!Make sure to take this detour on any lazy (or not so lazy) Saturday morning."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I like Blue Bottle but not as much as I like Ritual. Blue Bottle would get five stars from me if this location had seating and free wi-fi. However they do not. They are only a walk up bar. Great coffee though, very decent."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Great coffee!  What can I say?  Every hipster and their mother knows about this place.  The baristas can be snotty but they do their job well.  The perennial long line prevents me from getting coffee there everyday, but I put up with the line when I want a treat."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Attention Whitney and Lindsey This crack is not wack and it's legal.  With many dealers popping up you can get your fix in a hurry.Oh oh my hands have stopped shaking I better hurry off."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I just stumbled onto their coffee about 2 weeks ago after a recommendation from a friend. I must say the coffee is pretty damn good. The way they pull their shots will make you never want to return to anything less. There are likely some that are equal or better, but you'll likely have to go to Seattle or the East Coast.I bought some espresso beans and have been enjoying them ever since. Oh, I hear they often run out of beans, so make sure you get there early enough to get the latest shipment."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Generally I can't stand the hipsters, BUT the coffee is that good.It was a real conundrum for me, as I  only like iced coffee and I like it black. Blue Bottle's only iced drink is a New Orleans style iced coffee, which has a bunch of milk and sugar.I decided to order one anyway, and a macchiato just for the hell of it.This was about 3 hours ago. I'm still shaking now, but it's a good happy shake. I drive an hour with that buzz, but the taste was so damn good I want to drive back to the city now and have another one.The line was half way down Linden with a variety of Mission chumps, lesbians, a couple of Suicide Girls and a bunch of middle aged lefties talking about the Oscars. As much as all that sucked (besides the Suicide Girls) the bean juice made up for it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "blue bottle coffee is a leap above most other coffee in the city.  I hardly ever, actually never give 5*, but blue bottle deserves it. In my humble opinion, the only coffee that comes close is Ritual on valencia, which makes a mean machiatto.  Definitely would recomend blue bottle to anyone who has become dissilusioned with the uber-sweet, no-body coffee served up at starbucks and most other coffee shops.also, they just opened up a second kiosk at the farmers market on the north side. fyi"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Hey you guys ITS ZOE  ( THE ICED COFFEE GIRL) I miss you guys and the coffee !!!!  I have been making my own but it is not even close to the coffee you gave me every morning ! I want to thank you guys for the bottle of coffee you guys gave me for the road  trip it was the best  and it came in very handy! I hope you are all well and i miss ya  O yeah whenever i hear of someone taking a trip to SF i tell them they have to come check you guys out and get the best coffee ever!!!  This is the only place to get coffee in the city!  You can't get better service and coffee any where else. I have been drinking Iced Coffee for a while and this is the best I have ever had I am HOOKED....I go  everyday and the great thing they get to kow you the more you go and you always see the same people there so you know that means GREAT COFFEE!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "how did this place get out to the public?!  The wait can be painful, but always met with a pleasant smile.The coffee is serious.  My family only orders and drinks shipments of blue bottle coffee.  Might i add they are living on the east coast."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Big fan.  Amazing cup of coffee, but not sure if it was worth the wait.  It was a typical windy day and the wait kinda ruined my mood helped make up for it.  For a quick cup Peet's is still my favorite but the coffee here wins the prize."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Yes, it's pretentious.  Yes, it's located in an alley garage.  And yes, the \"cool\" people that go there make me feel inadequate and force me to reconsider my lack of hip clothing apparel.  BUT, when that creamy, rich latte hits my tastebuds and sends me to coffee heaven, I forget all about the hurdles I had to go to get it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "My husband and I always pass by this place on our way to work and every single time, I can't help but wonder why is there a long line in a small alley.  To satisfy our curiosity, we parked our car and walked into the alley.It turned out to be a coffee stand.  Since we made such an effort to make our way to this new find, we treated ourselves with some coffee.  After my first sip of my mocha, a smile was brought into my face.  It was the BEST mocha I've ever had!Past Monday, I had such a bad craving for Blue Bottle's mocha that I asked my sister to pick me up from Financial District during my lunch break and drive there for some coffee.  It's great to have family.  = )"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "best latte in the city. I love this place. Affogato is amazing too. They use humphry slocombe secret breakfast ice cream, topped with a shot of espresso. yum yum YUM!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "it gets a 4, only because philz is the only coffee in sf worthy of a 5.  their new orleans iced coffee is awesome too.  i had it the next day, still really good.  just try the drip if you havent been here before.coffee in sf:1) philz2) blue bottle3) martha bros4) bernie'sbtw my favorite latte to get was at torrefazione on battery street in the financial district before it turned into a guess what (starbucks).  sad, sad day."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "i dont get it. u ahve to wait 15-20 minutes in line for marginally better tasting coffee with good roast that's aromatic, but it's not worth the wait. go to peet's instead for sanity's sake."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Tried a cappuccino at the farmers market, smooth and delicious. What can I say, the guys are very passionate about their beans."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "My brother in law took us here for the first time.  When he started down the alley, I thought \"oh crap! he finally snapped and I am going to die here.\"  Then I saw the line coming out of the garage.  He ordered for us and while we waited, we talked:\"There's no place to sit\"\"We'll sit in the park\"\"The cups are so small\"\"Wait till you drink it\"\"What is this pastry?\"\"Ginger scone\"\"I don't like giner\"\"Try it.  You'll like it\"\"But..\"\"TRY IT\"\"Yeah, its good\"\"How much longer?\"\"Shut up!\"The coffee here is good.  And they make pictures in your foam.  The guys aren't very friendly but I would rather they get the drinks out then chat me up.  I wanted to dislike this place but in the end, it's better then okay, its four stars."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Robust and delightful. I was a little lost at the fact it was a straight up warehouse it was almost Spy status...  but hey, I got my New Orleans Iced Coffee and was pleased."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Very good coffee, very good espresso.  With a place to sit, I'd give it five stars."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I love this place. The mocha's and americano's are to die for. Enjoy with a delicious short bread cookie. I make their coffee in my french press almost every morning. It is really the best coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I'm not even a coffee person and I love Blue Bottle Coffee! It's screaming with freshness and flavor, and I swear it raises my IQ. They have a stand at the Berkeley farmer's market  for you East Bay people.Four stars instead of five because I don't like standing outside waiting in a long SLOW line while being illegaly parked."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I had one of the best lattes ever here. Soooo yummy! Yes you do wait, but that's why I only go here on a Saturday when I have nothing else to do except be leisurely. Check it out!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I'm so homesick for Blue Bottle Coffee! Just moved to NYC from SF --- New Yorkers don't know what they're missing!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Holy Smoke Batman! I think I'm in love! This is the crack of coffee. To drink from the mother's tit, a tit that is not concerned with an over-baked ambiance, is to truly form a unique relationship with coffee. To drink from places that serve this sweet been juice is never disappointing. My hat's off to Magnolia and Chez Panisse for stocking this magical stuff. I really am floored by just about anything that comes out of this place's espresso makers or anything else for that matter. Go ahead, brave the line and the lightless alley, every quest needs a hero and every hero needs a grail. This just might be the holiest of all java grails."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Went here for the first time the coffee was good the temperature was perfect.  Wish the location was larger though.  I also had a double chocolate cookie,which was less than impressive."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "So I ain't no coffee expert ... and I ain't no black coffee lover, THAT's for sure ... after reading and hearing about Blue Bottle, I HAD to give it a try ... prior to me coming here, I'm thinking... coffee is coffee, as in 1+1=2. I was honestly surprised how great the $2 drip coffee (black coffee) was.. very smooth which went quite well with my Citizen Cake goodies.... I swear, you could probably become a coffee addict by coming here and trying the $2 drip coffee... Thanks Joey! This isn't the ticket to get a free HOMEMADE kimchi jjigae!:) They are extremely friendly and easy to please.. wish they had more of a variety.. mebe I'm spoiled by starbux and their endless frapps.. =D"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Living a couple doors down from Blue Bottle has its priveleges.  In exchange for the lovely perfume steadily wafting by our back door and those heavenly lattes mere steps away in the mornings, there's just one downside.  It sounds a lot like, \"oh, I'll just be a minute\" and looks like a car blocking the driveway I share with 12 other people.  If it's been your car, then you can stop wondering where all your good parking karma went.Enjoy your great cup of coffee, and if you have to park your car, please do it on the sidewalk rather than blocking the locals' access.  Either spot might elicit a ticket from the local meter maids, but the sidewalk isn't considering investing in a paintball gun."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The one and only reason I miss living in Hayes Valley. I am a coffee addict. Okay. I said it. That is the first step. My very favorite coffee in San Francisco. No. In the Bay Area. I have some pretty high standards when it comes to coffee and this surpasses my standards times two. Usually comes with a pretty long line but so worth the wait. You meet some pretty neat people there too!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Coffee makes my ass explode, always has and always will.  When I drink this stuff though I at least get some hipster cred to go along with my explosive diarrhea."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Believe the Hype. This is absolutely the best coffee I've found anywhere in the city - and I'm always on the lookout for good coffee.  (seriously, if you know of any other greats places, let me know)Only problem is it's so small so the throughput isn't great.  Expect to stand in line for a while, but if you've got a few minutes to spare, it's worth the wait.  The coffee's good enough that I'm not knocking off any stars for the wait.."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "totally worth visiting and waiting in the line...and i'm a person who hates lines.  cute little kiosk with an amazing amount of employees crammed in a small space.they make their coffee too strong for my taste so i actually bought beans and a grinder [only $2 more there than at target, and it's worth supporting their small business] to make my coffee at home.  i'm now a bigger fan of blue bottle.if you don't have a dog, but wish you did, this is a good place to socialize with a dog while waiting in line."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "6 out of 5 stars for phenomenal coffee made perfectly every time. Their blends are really distinctive and all worth trying. The staff are coffee geeks and happy to share their expertise.4 out of  5 for the long wait in line, but what can they do? The baristas make time for everyone and seem to stake their reputation on each drink.It averages out to a merely perfect 5 out of 5. Just remember, if you're alone, to bring something to read while you wait."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Update: October 18, 2008Simply heaven in a cup.  I love all of the coffee shops, restaurants, and kiosks that sell Blue Bottle coffee/beans, but this location makes me all gooey inside.  Talented, talented roasters and baristas.  -----------------------------------------------------------------Wonderful, tasty coffee.  Not over roasted like some other coffee giants (hint: they end in \"bucks\" and \"eets\").  Funky (in a good way) location.  I always feel like I'm part of an underground movement when I buy my coffee beans there.  I love the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe.  When are they going to open a stand in Oakland?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Bring a coffee snob here from anywhere in the world and they will think you're hella cool. This stuff is hand dripped goodness -- rich, dark, simple, and lovely. Organic milk and sugar only enhance the flavor sensation. Uh-oh spagetti-O's the coffee snobs don't seem to love it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "oh yes, i have died and gone to heavenz!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Their 8 ounce drip coffee is perfect for meIt's the right size a coffee should beThat aside, there are many reviews about how Blue Bottle brew is black gold.- Temperature is good and flavor is average.- No bitterness and light on the tongue; a plus as Peets is too strong for my tastes.- Service was pleasant.- Would like to see a wider variety of roasts.My review is based on experience at the Ferry Building cart. Visit it during Tuesday's market to avoid a long line."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Finally got around to trying this the other day! Best latte I've ever had? Probably. Eager to come back and wait in line for 30 minutes behind groups of smug hipsters with perfectly sculpted \"messed up hair\" and skinny jeans, complaining about their financial hardships and \"the man\" while waiting in line for 30 minutes to fork over more than $3 for a cup of coffee (irony, anybody?), again? No , thanks. Give me a cup of Philz over this place any day!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "The coffee here is STRONG.  Given its location and the clientele I've observed, this is where you go if  you're a yuppie that wants to get wired but have qualms about smoking crack or meth... actually, that's a pretty dramatic comparison, but the kick from their individually brewed coffee cups is narcotic.I had it once and I was peeing every 20 minutes for 2-3 hours and could not fall asleep until 3 hours past my usual bed time that night (and I had this coffee at around 10am).  I also could not hold a thought since the caffeine had my brain moving too fast.For other people I talked to, this place is great.  Maybe they get espresso drinks or just have a high tolerance for caffeine (as I have in the past).  Whatever it is, it's not for me.Finally, there's no place to sit and that line takes forever."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle puts out some quality coffee, but there are many factors working against them that the coffee cannot make up for. I rate the coffee at 5 stars, but the Hayes location at a 3, therefore meeting in the middle at 4 for this review.I've only had the Espresso drinks on location, which have been consistently good. The New Orleans Iced Coffee is heavenly on a hot day. I find it a refreshing way to get my caffeine fix.I have also bought whole beans from them. The Chiapas is a nice well-rounded coffee that I prepare in my french press or melitta cone, and I very much dig the Espresso Temescal as well.Plus, they have many beautiful people that work there... nice eye candy while you wait for your coffee (which can sometimes be quite a wait). The lack of seating almost always makes me get my drinks to go."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Update!! \rMy roommate is a genus. She advised me to buy a pound of their beans and make the coffee myself in the morning. I have a little french press and some fancy vanilla syrup, ohlaa its just as good as the cafe's!\r--------\rThis place is responsible for my recent coffee addiction. Which has gotten really expensive lately. Damn addiction!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I very much doubt the heavens have better hot chocolate."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Great coffee in a cute location. You'll most likely have to wait in a line but it's well worth it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "It's not that the coffee tastes horrible, it's everything else about it that ruins it. The long lines, the lazy staff, the high prices. There is a fairly new woman who works there (apparently an unbelievably bitchy assistant manager) who ruined my last coffee because she was chit-chatting with her co-worker and didn't listen to my order. Such a long wait too...then I had to wait an extra 7 minutes for the re-do.The last good time I got coffee was when the guy with the gray hair made it (a year ago?...he's long gone). Since then, it's amateur city. The coffee is lukewarn, almost cool actually. Takes *forever* to get your order. Attitudes abound, they seem to have very high turnover. I don't mind waiting on line, but when I get to the counter I expect what I ordered. Beware of putting a tip in their huge tip jar before you receive your coffee, you might want it back after they mess up your order and then get mad at you for asking for what you really ordered. Seems fitting Blue Bottle is located in hyper-pretentious Hayes Valley. Their location on Polk Street closed almost immediately. I don't know why, but there are a lot better cafes all around them. In Hayes Valley, there are none. Perhaps that is why they have such sucky attitudes."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Simply the best drip coffee I've tasted in SF.  Bummed the price went up from $2 to $2.50 for a drip, but I'll still pay the extra 50 for this delicacy.  If you're not feeling the hot beverage, go for a NOLA iced coffee.  It doesn't disappoint!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Good coffee. Friendly people. 1 block from La Boulange. Enough said."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "this mornings meditation - dark crema, warmer than blood. Bittersweet petals unfold; caught up in my reverie I get up, walk away. \"Stellah\", the barrista, calling my name I turn, so enchanted was I, that I'd forgotten to pay."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Can't say much more than everyone else has already...but hot damn, that's some good coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "They treat the coffee with respect. I like that. Sadly, for me, their coffee wasn't dark enough. But that's a personal preference. Surprisingly they have a New Orleans blend iced coffee. As I worship a certain Nola coffee, keeping mass quantities of it stocked in my home and office at all times, I was delighted to see this. This monster of a drink was something else. Nothing like an iced coffee one might get in NO, but still amazing. It was thick and creamy, and I marveled at something so liquidy, being so filling. I only wish I liked their hot coffee as much as their iced."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "OK, so there is always a line here and I've heard so much about it so I had to try it.  So I tried it, and tried it, like 2-3 times.  Each time, I wonder to myself, why is it so popular?  The coffee is fresh but to me it's just average.  Always a little bitter which I don't really like.  My favorite still is Ritual Coffee Roasters in the Mission.  The only reason I keep coming back is the location.  For Hayes Valley, it's probably the only half decent place.  Not worth the hype."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Meh, it's not all that.Drip coffee: The flavor is definitely better than Starbucks, but arguably not as good as Peet's. The temperature seemed a little too low. I want me a nice hot cup o' java! This was almost luke-warm as soon as I got it.Peet's charges about $1.75 for a small drip coffee. Blue Bottle was $2.50. Was it $0.75 better? Meh, not really."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Update, of sorts:-----------------------------------------I reviewed this place a few months ago, but forgot to mention one thing. As a frequent customer (well. whenever I'm within a 20 block radius, I'll go), I've noticed the service vary. The quality of coffee doesn't change, but depending on the day and time of day your experience will vary. Baristas are very friendly most of the time, but there have been days where I've felt a bit snubbed by the service, so beware, but don't be too critical. If you were working and nobody bothered to tip or say thanks, wouldn't you be crabby?Still, doesn't affect the quality. ____________________________________I accidentally discovered Blue Bottle. Sure, I'd heard it's name whispered among well-learned coffee connoisseurs, but never thought much of it- I mean, how much 'better' could coffee get? A latte at Starbucks and a latte here would still be espresso and steamed milk, right? Well, to be cliche, wrong. My first trip here was when I cut through an alley to get to a store in Hayes Valley and noticed the small shop. The open garage door, the skinny table outside and the incredible amount of people just waiting for their drinks drew me and and I found myself in front of a smiling barista, who seemed more than happy to make me a soy latte and a small square of lemon shortbread from Miette. I walked for another block before I looked at the latte in my hand, a slight white paper cup and a flower made of steamed milk looking back at me. I sipped, sipped, and sipped again, and found myself in what I can only describe as one of the single greatest love affairs of this century: the latte wasn't just a drink- it was a work of art, carefully brewed and poured with precision. It was nothing short of wonderful (except, well, I think it'd be really cool if instead of plain cups, there'd be a small blue bottle on the cup somewhere..but that's just aesthetics for me). The coffee is great too- flavorful and bold, without making your taste buds cringe. The warm weather is coming so don't sell yourself short and say it's not 'coffee weather'. Their iced coffees are out of this world as well- phenomenal. Simply phenomenal."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Mighty fine cuppa joe..a neighborhood phenom.."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "i love the coffee at blue bottle. YES there are long lines, but they move fast.the staff has never been anything but gracious, and i strongly disagree with the review calling them \"lazy\"."
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "best place in town for a steaming cup of hipster disdain."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I finally got to check out the famous Blue Bottle Coffee location in Hayes Valley. I didn't realize it was just a to-go counter and had it confused with the SOMA location I had seen featured in the Examiner previously. I tried the New Orleans iced coffee and rosemary pine nut shortbread- excellent! The aroma and taste was really fresh and vibrant. I also purchased two half pound bags (Giant Steps and Bella Donovan) of coffee for my boyfriend. When I asked if they could grind the beans, they looked at me with a snobby look and said \"We don't grind our beans... but we sell grinders.\" Okay... Overall, my coffee experience at Blue Bottle was good taste wise but their baristas aren't so friendly. The customer service at Four Barrels Coffee on Valencia had a better vibe."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "There is only one way to make coffee.  Finely grind carefully roasted, gourmet coffee beans, transfer the ground black, powdery substance into a paper filter, drop said filter and its contents into a ceramic cone, pour extremely hot water over the grounds, allowing the liquid to fall into your mug.  Imbibe, with a smile.   These guys get it!!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Yummy. I had the mocha and it was went down so smooth and was so perfect that now I crave Blue Bottle Coffee. It is true about the bad customer service but eh, they work at a little stand for coffee and have to stand there all day long, rain or pour, to serve you.  Give 'em a break."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I'm not an avid coffee drinker by any means but there was a stint where I had mochas everyday from Starbucks for 2-3 years due to friends being baristas. Since they've moved on I never got a mocha again. That is until I came to Blue Bottle. I've been reading on yelp of this place and decided I just had to try it. Got a mocha and I have to say I'm in love again."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "Coffee Nazis? Yes, the coffee nazis are here!! The coffee is amazing I have to admit, but the wait in line and the treatment I receive when I get to the counter is unforgiveable. I think I'll take my coffee without the public humiliation, thank you. I'll be over at La Boulange. Hope to see you there."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "I dunno...everyone raves about the coffee here. I think I am just going to stop drinking coffee in the US and save all my caffeine highs for trips to Europe. Just like every 'gourmet' coffee place, they over-roast the beans. I like to have just plain espresso and you can really taste that OD on the roasting in an espresso. I know they make all their pulls ristretto which I like IF THE BEANS ARE NOT BURNED, but again, ristretto at Blue Bottle just tastes like a charred log.I think people rave about this place bc SF so desperately wants a 'great coffee place' to call its own, and heck, the name Blue Bottle sounds cute and catchy and Americana or something or other, and whatever. The beans are burned.And no dumb arguments about SF coffee being more smoky and whatnot. That is French Roast people, not espresso.Also, the two times I tried cappuccino here, well, I got a latte just like every dumb coffee place in SF. It is not just 1/3 espresso, 1/3 milk and 1/3 foam, all separate and stuff. The milk part has to be this kind of foamy milk melange that mixes a little w/ the espresso. Not bam, espresso up to here, then liquid milk up to here and the foam sitting on top. Take me to the Termini train station in Rome, the magazine stand near the platform that takes you to Paris. You can get the perfectestestest espresso in the world there for 90 cents. GOD SHOTS. I boycott American 'gourmet' coffee. If places like Blue Bottle would charge 90 cents instead of what $2 something for an espresso, then maybe I wouldn't complain.UPDATED:I got a message from someone who sent me info on BB's roasting processes. He was trying to explain that they don't burn their coffee. So it could be another reason why the espresso tastes charry:It is possible then that they may not burn their coffee. The problem then might be that the baristas are letting the water be in contact too long with the espresso grinds. That could be a result of tamping way too hard or the grind being too fine. So the water sits too long, extracting all the *bad* unpleasant bitterness and masking the *good* coffee bitterness :o). Which becomes especially noticeable in a ristretto shot.I am not sure if they have one of those machines that grinds, dispenses and tamps automatically. If that is the case then the dispensing and tamping are probably consistent, and the fineness of the grind is the variable. The grind for espresso should be checked regularly (more than once a day) because weird things like humidity affect it. I worked in coffee for about 8 years and learned all of this interesting (boring) stuff hehe."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "really excellent iced coffee... so flavoursome you could almost chew on it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Worth the wait!!! This is one of the few places I can reliably drink a cup of black coffee and love it every time. The Cappucino is amazingly, out-of-control, melt-in-your-mouth good. I have yet to be disappointed by any of their beans."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "the line was too long for me to find out whether it is a damn fine cup o' joe...stay tuned...\r25.jun 2006 - no line....damn, that's a fine cup of coffee! No bitterness, no suga, no cream...just smooth, black coffee. if only i lived closer."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Buying a perfect cup of joe and enjoying it while under the foggy (and sometimes sunny) sf sky at Linden Park is a wonderful and suggested way to pass an hour/afternoon"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I was visiting SF and focused on coffee and food the entire time because in a city like this you are very likely to find f-in great food and drink. So I find the blue bottle and I said god damn. To all you crap-ass coffee shops in Tucson, you should take a trip to learn how coffee should taste. It was intense (strong), but smooth, with a velvety finish that didn't burn or leave a bitter coffee face aftertaste. The setting is original, how often do you walk down an alley for a cup? Swanky coffee, love it, want it, think about it everyday will I drive around Tucson looking for a cup to even come close."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "A visit to SF isn't complete unless I get to stop by BB for a mocha.  I love the little alleyway its's hidden in and the taste of the coffee is simply divine!  Can't wait for our next visit!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Yeah, the coffee is good.  The baristas are efficient and capable.  the dogs roaming around fulfill my need for cute pet interaction on a Saturday morning.  What I really need though, even if there's no place to sit for a moment, is some sunshine while I wait in line - that permanently shaded  and chilly alley just makes me want to go home and hide under the  covers, and no amount of caffeine reverses this instinct!  Thus the Blue Bottle stand can never quite fulfill the energizing needs I seek from a coffee stop . . ."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I'm not a regular coffee drinker, but I appreciate a good cup of coffee once in a while. My bf buys their beans and makes coffee in his little mokka pot. I love adding a touch of condensed milk and ice to the coffee to make my own yummy iced coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "They're make a damn good soy-mocha!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I have heard many good things about blue bottle coffee, but was very skeptical when I saw the location and place. It is located in an alley way and occupied kiosk space. So how good is the coffee? The coffee is well balanced in acidity and medium-bodied for depth. The milk temperature was just right and the foam was just velvety! The unique way of roasting small batches of coffee greatly enhances taste. Ahem, Starbucks on the other hand brewed coffee is circulated for an hour (s t a l e). No bueno!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Most days, seriously good espresso and espresso based drinks. And I seriously love the atmosphere of the alley space."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "still... FIVE STARS for  BLUE BOTTLE.wonderful little droplets of heavenI had previously stated that I ONLY buy my whole bean coffee to brew in my home French Press from Blue Bottle.  I even gave a few bags to friends for a wedding gift, they thanked me profusely saying it's the best coffee they've ever brewed at home in their life (and they lived in Seattle... hello?!)and now that I live in Chicago I can order 1 lbs bags online!! yippeee!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Coffee is pretty damn good and on par with Philz. If only they had a place to sit and sip, but alas, just wait in line for the best cup of coffee ever! They also sell the coffee in other cafes or restaurants that use their beans so they're pretty well known. It is worth waiting in line, make sure to get there early if you want to buy beans to make coffee at home, they sell out extremely fast!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "This is one hard place to find, especially with the busy-ass traffic on Gough Street.  Interesting set-up that they have being at the front door of a wood shop.  The coffee is up there with my other favs- Cafe Organica & Coffee to the People, but unlike most people- I need a place to sit down and catch up on stuff on-line or do some homework.  They have like 4 chairs in this alley way.  Other things they sell are a few select deserts from Miette.  Blue Bottle also sets up outside the Ferry Building on Saturdays as well."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Tried the hot chocolate at Blue Bottle for the first time this weekend.  Not overly sweet.  The service was friendly.  There's always a line, but it moves fast, so thats ok."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Yep, it's pretty darn tasty.  Worth splurging on the beans to brew at home?  I gambled and must say that their Roman Espresso is pretty much what gets me out of bed in the morning."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "probably the best coffee in San Francisco! i don't care about the small store in an ally without seats or what so ever, the coffee is simple great! don't really know how to describe it, bold yet smooth... sometimes you found special bakery! they have booth in the farmers market every Tuesday at Ferry Building!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Yeah, this is good coffee. Tastes great, they serve individual drips (like me, har har har), it's a small operation (not necessarily local, but small in comparison to, oh, say, Starbucks), organic, fair trade, all that jazz. Maybe a little 'tude from the baristas, but if I was stuck in a garage all day coming down off a coffee buzz, I might have some 'tude too. I can't subtract a star for that."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "lines are long, but worth the drip coffee wait.  yum."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "This place has some of the best espresso-based coffee I've had in the States.  Only problem?  It's just a kiosk, with two chairs and one teensy table -- something I didn't realize from the rest of these rave reviews.  I'm still sipping at my soy latte, even though I shouldn't be, since it's a double-shotter and I can't quite take that much caffeine -- but it's so good I can't put it down.  Wow."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Look, they made my lattee foam in the shape of a heart. \rIf I had a camera I could have taken a black and white photo and made a million dollars.\rOh wait- someone did that"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Stand in line on a blustery day, walk the alleys of Hayes Valley to find hidden treasures, and sip on some caffeinated piece of heaven."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I am by no means a coffee snob nor a coffee connoisseur. In fact, when I drink coffee, it's usually more for the social aspect or to take a 15 minute break from work. I rarely finish a whole cup because even the best coffees are too strong for me to drink a whole cup. that said, Blue Bottle coffee is like CANDY to me. Every weekend, I go there both days to stand in line and get excited about my sweet, creamy, delicious coffee that i will drink down to the very bottom of the cup and wish there was more. I think I'm spoiled for life!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best Latte I've ever had in my life. I'm about to change my school and bart sched to be able to go by this place every morning."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This is the best coffee in SF... Ritual is up there with it too, but recently Blue Bottle has been my favorite. I love the garage setup, very cool, the line actually wasn't all that long the last several times I was there, maybe I got lucky. Their cappa and latte are just perfect, the latte arts on top are always on point. Perfect weekend afternoon: cappa from Blue Bottle, shopping at Hayes Valley (mainly Azalea, Gimme Shoes, and Huf)..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best coffee in SF hands down. They use an old school style of filter-drip coffee. I'm typically a latte drinker but their drip is what coffee is supposed to taste like. Also, the New Orleans iced coffee is incredible especially on a hot day. They sweeten it with a little chicory and it's truly perfect. It's really popular so the lines are outrageous but it's worth the wait."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "One of the best cups of black coffee I've ever had was at Blue Bottle.  I love the location, too.  As if they're hiding to avoid serving coffee to someone who simply can't find the nearest Starbucks!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "It seems a little silly to write a review of Blue Bottle when you Californians know all about it. But let me tell you, here in New York, I am not convinced that anyone knows a great cup of coffee. Yes, I have given positive reviews to my neighborhood coffee shops but I do so a bit begrudgingly. I don't want to admit that I have gotten used to fair-good cup of coffee, but  this is quickly confirmed when tasting Blue Bottle. It is amazing and has a flavor like no other coffee I have tried. Can I describe it? Not really but I can say it is worth the rain, the plane delays (compliments of Jet Blue) and the line at the small coffee counter. I used to believe that the coffee at Kings Road Cafe in Los Angeles was the best I have ever had, but now I am in love with Blue Bottle. New Yorkers love to hate California. I am not one of them. Thank you California for your casual but smart attitude, your quirky good nature and your damn good coffee. Now you New Yorkers, please drop the attitude, hop on a plane and go to the best city in the country. And don't forget to stop in Hayes Valley, drink some coffee and recognize  the worth of that YES that is accentuated in their neighborhood banners."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "After 2 mentions this week (NYT and Daily Candy), my brother and I decided to give this place a try. I try to not complain in reviews b/c I don't find it very helpful, but today I really need to comment.Coffee: Overall, very good, very fresh, very strong. I only tried the drip coffee; I'm curious how I might like a frothy specialty coffee. 3.5 stars for the coffee.  Baristas: Were overall professional, and after we asked why people who ordered after us were getting their lattes before us, they explained it takes longer for drip and apologized for the wait. Ambiance: I knew this was nothing more than a kiosk, so wasn't expecting much w.r.t. decor. But, from the moment we walked up, I felt uneasy and tense. The energy here on a Saturday morning was not good. The customers all seemed aggressive in a \"I-come-here-all-the-time-who-the-f*ck-are-you\" for this \"super hip awesome\" place...or maybe they were all in severe caffeine withdrawal. Like the yuppie couple behind me who kept pushing against me (I'm a yuppie too, but I still know about personal space and queue etiquette- like, back the f*ck off, lady), the odd woman who parked herself by the counter while drinking her coffee, to the man who walked up to the counter, w/o waiting in line, and wouldn't move so that my brother and I both had to reach over him to get our lids and sugar. All this culminated in a woman walking up to aforementioned man and yelling and calling him an \"inconsiderate asshole\" for hitting her car. Turns out she works at Blue Bottle! Niiiice.I understand now, after having read a bunch of the reviews, that there is clearly a sense of entitlement to this place. I'm new to SF and still exploring. I'm looking forward to the day I feel a similar sense of smugness for a local coffee place and have no qualms about being incredibly rude and inconsiderate to my fellow customers. Will I go back: Hmmm...maybe but not on a Saturday. I'm actually really interested in checking out the cafe with the $20k coffee machine that is supposed to create coffee from the heavens..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "My second favorite coffee place. Like their beans (often buy them at Farmer's Market in East Bay and SF). Beans often sell out at all locations, so I don't always count on finding what I want. However, baristas are nice, and will make recommendations to suit your prep method (drip, spresso, or french press). Like the kiosk for its simplicity and consistently delicious macchiato and miette cookies. Nice treat if I am in the neighborhood. Parking is tough, but worth a little hike for a moment at the slim counter with my ceramic cup."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This place has the best coffee in town by a long shot, and the second-best coffee I've had in any town anywhere.  (IMO only Espresso Vivace in Seattle beats them.)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "It's out of a garage. The lines are always long. The coffee though is worth every time spent waiting. Hands down one of the best coffee joints in the city!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Hands down this is the best coffee in the city. The iced New Orleans coffee is amazing!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Coffee is excellent and the staff is pretty good.  Sometimes the drip coffee isn't that hot though--still way better than Starbucks and the lines are horrendous."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Some of the best coffee I've ever had. OK, so the wait can be a bit crazy. Somehow, every time, once I get my fix, it seems worth it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I'm not a coffee aficionado by any means, but their coffee is one of the best I've had here.  It's nice to end my lunch at Citizen Cake with some coffee from Blue Bottle.  I just get a cup of their individual filter drip.  I can never finish the cup.  I only can drink about half of it because I get so wired and bounce of the walls.  Their coffee is strong, but oh so good!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I really hate it when people insist on one coffee shop being \"the best.\" The amazing thing I love about coffee is that there are so many ways to enjoy it. It is, after all, an extremely diverse beverage, and I hold the greatest respect for my fellow growers, roasters, and baristas. That being said, almost any good coffee establishment does one aspect \"the best.\" I've always loved Blue Bottle, as they opened my world to the difference between freshly roasted coffee and... everything else. But, for sure, they have the most bomb-ass iced coffee. The way that they make it is a truly unique method, with chicory root and a whole lotta lovin. And while I love the concept of simplicity, and only having one size for everything, this stuff makes me wish they sold it in Big Gulps. For real. But I am still blissfully happy with a normal size iced coffee in one hand, and one of their snickerdoodles in the other."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "got the new orleans style iced coffee, really great, super fast service and inexpensive. however, i am caffeine sensitive and had the drink at around 2:30, I was still feeling it at midnight, just an FYI."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "My first visit was on Memorial Day and they were open, kudos. A very creamy latte. Fun if you are not on a schedule and like standing in line with the cool kids for a decent cup of espresso."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Ok so the wait was not so fun.  But I just had to see what the hype was about.  It's all true Blue Bottle coffee is fantastic."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Frankly, my cafe au lait was the best cup of coffee I've ever had in the U.S. I just hate that this glorious place is only a kiosk - I wish it were indoors. San Francisco is so cold! There is always a line, and on cold days that I crave a warm drink the most, I am in no mood to be waiting outside. However, Bluebottle Coffee Co.'s coffee is well worth the wait - and the frostbites you'll get while standing outside."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Every time I stop by Blue Bottle on Linden Street I feel like I am sneaking into an alley to make-out with a secret lover. A rich, dark lover at that. Sinfully good. I believe I may be addicted...to love and Blue Bottle coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "Not worth the price.  I don't know why they market it as a local micro-roaster.. their roasting operation is in Emeryville.  Yeah, the same Emeryville where Peet's coffee does its roasting.  There's plenty of small roasters that do organic fair trade coffee in the Bay Area that tastes as good or better for 1/2 the price.  Maybe I'm missing something here.  But my main gripe is that the little stand at the Berkeley Farmer's Market never has drip coffee... only espresso that they'll throw hot water into to water it down (aka \"americano\").  Tastes like charcoal when they serve it like that."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "you have not had coffee until you've had Blue Bottle. 'nuff said."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Sucks, stop going everyone."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue bottle is the best coffee in town (read: even better than Ritual and Philz). In the morning the barista slides open what appears to be a garage door and the most fantastic smell of fresh roasted beans wafts out of the unassuming kiosk. The baristas are true blue-blooded coffee snobs. They will laugh at you smugly if you ask them to grind your coffee; they will scorn your Mr Coffee, and will call your mokka pot fickle, but will be happy to engage in a lengthy discussion about the merits of the vacuum brewer--regardless of how long the line is.  The beans are roasted fresh and they won't sell you beans that were roasted more than 48 hours ago.  Even if you beg.  The coffee is divine. The drip coffee is made by the cup in a ceramic dripper. It's caramelly, nutty and complex. The lattes are made with organic clover milk are finished with an expert leaf pattern. If you buy beans I recommend the Chiapas for a cozy companion to Sunday brunch and the Hayes Valley Espresso for your weekday am commute. I've been told it's addiction but I think it of it as affection."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Maybe because it was 5:30, maybe because the barista was tired, maybe because the moon conjunction with jupiter wasn't favorable but their espresso was really acid, burnt and syrupy. The small drip coffee was really bad too. I really loved the attitude, the informal spot, the drum'n'bass spinning in the back but their coffee was as it was, cannot change it. Three stars for their policy of toasting in small batches and no selling after 48 hours + donating the remainder. We bought half a pound of Giant Steps blend, let's see if my Brikka likes it.UPDATE: woowie! Giant Steps rules with my Bialetti!UPDATE2: EEEEWWWW! Ok, 1 star (and even below) for their coffee preparations (espresso simply sucked and drip coffee, although hand-made was burnt and waaaaatery) but the beans are 5 stars good.The average makes 3, good with that. How come though they have such a gap between the ingredients and the final product?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle is the only thing that can bring a smile to my face in the morning. I am NOT a morning person, but the thought of their amazing coffee can get me out of bed, out the door and standing in the always long line just waiting for a sip of coffee that actually tastes as good as it smells... Pure bliss. People who complain about the long line and lack of seating are missing out. Their loss and one less person between me and my great morning...."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best coffee I've had in the City, by far!  The shop is tucked away in an alley and is run out of a garage that has a woodworking studio in the back, maybe not ideal, but it adds a little flavor to the whole experience.  I just go for the plain drip coffee, brewed singly and to order by the friendly staff.  Be prepared to sit on the ground as there isn't much seating, but on a nice day, it's well worth it!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "i believe the hype!!  i've never actually been to blue bottle coffee, but we have it at work, and the drip is amazingly good.  the coffee is super smooth and delicious w/ half/half.  no sugar required!!update 1/16/08:  finally made it here for a cafe au lait today.  it takes a while to get a cup here, so don't come if you are in a hurry.  however, each cup is made w/ tlc and is deliciously strong!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The coffee is great, the line sometimes is long, but that's a good sign, no ? :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "(4.5 Stars)  Awsome."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I don't even like coffee and this is amazing coffee!  Amazing!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Ah Blue bottle coffee you are my mistress.   I am your bitch for New Orleans Style Iced Coffee... They say the main ingredient is chickory root but i know it is really crack.....OH why must the cup be so  very tiny?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best coffee in the city.  The drip coffee is totally worth the long wait."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "In my opinion, Blue Bottle serves:1) The best cappuccino in San Francisco.2) The best roasted coffee beans in San Francisco.  3) The best espresso shot in San Francisco?  They might be in a tie with Ritual Roasters--I think it depends on the weather.Everything they do is great, and the staff is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Awesome espresso.  period.  The only reason i did not give 5 stars is that sometimes it can take way too long (can only speak for Hayes Valley location) to get your drink."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "ok ok. i know. 581 previous reviewers. blah blah blah.I just got back from a trip home. Ahh, DC. you're beautiful but you are the home of some REALLY SHITTY COFFEE!!!!So, in an attempt to wipe the awful coffee memories from my tiny little brain, I dusted off my bus pass and shot down to Hayes Valley. YUM. Sweet sweet coffee perfection. A latte that could make even my emotionally devoid self shed a single tear. Thanks for being here to welcome me home."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "When you see a line of people, with a blank lost look, waiting to walk up to a sranger to buy some product, what do you think of?  Yep, it's Crackoffee !  If you like stong juice for your soul, this is it baby!  I think the only other place in SF that might be close is Philz Coffee.  Yes, it's worth the long wait."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "My wife discovered this place while temping in the Hayes Valley and turned me on to it upon my arrival from the Big Easy.  I love their New Orleans' style cold-drip iced coffee, it reminds me of many hung-over mornings at Rue De La Course on Decatur in the French Quarter.  I have since ventured to try their other products and always keep some for grinding at the house, super fresh and tasty!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Coffee is five stars, but all the parking tickets minus one star.  I'll try to walk to them more often."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "yes, the wait can be ridiculous at times. especially in the morning, afternoon, and evening of... pretty much every weekend and many weekdays.but, without a doubt, it is worth every terribly painful second. the coffee is so good, so good. the espresso is the - dare i say - shiiiznit. yes, i said it. you can buy any of their beans by the pound. the \"giant steps\" blend is one of my faves. the miette cakes (chocolate morsels of heaven) are also really great.probably the best coffee i have ever had."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I was lead to Blue Bottle on a weekday afternoon by a friend who HAD to take me to the best coffee in the city. After aimlessly wandering a bit we finally found it. Being a weekday there was no line (score!). I had the best drip coffee I've ever had. It's ok that there isn't anyplace to hang out because the Octavia St. park is a few steps away with beches and tables. The reason that it doesn't get five stars is that I went there recently to get my fix and after waiting in line for around twenty minutes I recieved my drip took a few sips and tasted grounds. Grounds? I prefer not to chew my coffee thank you. It hasn't happened since, so I'm hoping it was just a fluke... we'll see."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Great espresso drinks and coffee. The lines are a bit slow, not long but slow. It's worth the wait for possibly the finest coffee in this neighborhood. Now that Ritual has improved their espresso drinks, they represent to me the finest in the city."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I cannot say this was even close to the best/freshest/most socially conscious coffee that I have ever had. I can say that my latte was good, and less expensive than I was thinking having read so much about this place. I can also say that I generally liked the industrial decor and the barista girl was friendly to the point that we exchanged more than the \"hi\", \"how are you?\" and I felt a little awkward having to walk away. Next time, I'm shopping in Hayes I could go either way in deciding to come back here for another cup of joe."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Its a good thing this place is in an alleyway, because i loved this coffee so much i wanted to get down and make sweet love to it. Ol' Socks LaPeePants didnt seems to mind..he must see this shit alot. It looks like other Yelpers complain about the time it takes to make coffee....its a single brewed cup of coffee. Lets first adress the fact that this is not fast food coffee....it would be like bitching that a burger at Absinthe \"isnt ready the second you order it\" and \"Doesnt come in a paper wrapper\". Its a different echelon. They brew the coffee FOR YOU. Like...for you. You know? Not in a fucking vat like Peets, or a bucket like Charbucks...your VERY OWN. And then some of you complain about paying $2 for it? WTF? How much are you paying for an effing small or medium at the other places? Usually $1.60-$1.70, plus the obligatory tip we leave The Baristas for working a spigot handle. \"Good job, Tyler! Wee! Way to fill that cup and ask if i want room for cream!\"\" This place, they work for their money. The coffee is roasted BY THEM, not some warehouse in Carracas and pretty much is the closest thing to the coffee blends that i have roasted at home. Oh, and one more complaint to address, you cant find it....Google Maps.  Ill even help you...its off Gough, between McAllister and Market. There. \rOh and the best part? Its a place to buy coffee and yet not one iBook or Powerbook in sight. Made me tear up for joy a little bit.\rNow if youll excuse me, i have some business to attend to....\r*Hands paycheck to Blue Bottle* \r\"So, were good for the month, right?\""
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I've been struggling with this review for days.  Blue Bottle is a tough call for me.  The verdict is kinds still out on these guys.  There is technically nothing wrong with the coffee.  The latte was good; no harshness, good temp, good froth; kinda expensive, but still alot better than some other coffee I've had.  The thing about it was that it didn't stand out, it just wasn't bad.  \rI actually walked around abit to figure things out.  So I went back to see if adding more espresso will do.  So I asked if I could pay a little extra to have more espresso put in.  And the man kindly obliged.  So I asked where they got their coffee to which he replied, \"We get our coffee from all over the world.\"  This had to be the most pretentious and canned answer I've ever received.  No shit freak'n Einstine!  We all get our coffee from all over the world.  So he proceeds to ramble off a list of countries that they get their coffee from:  \".... chiapas.... honduras.... indonesia....\"  I only picked up a few because he as talking very fast.  What I did figure out was was none of the origins he spoke of is really known for making good espresso beans.  Typically, African coffees provided the best flavor for espresso; but most of the time it's a blend of african and beans from everywhere.\rHe also mention that they do a \"East Coast roast which is different from what everyone else is doing in the City.\"  East Coast roast is also known as a cinnamon roast, which is a light roast.  A cinnamon roast is totally different from a espresso roast, which is a very dark roast.  You would never make espresso out of a cinnamon roast.  This explains alot.  If you use American coffee, also called milds for their flavor, you're not going to get alot of harshness or alot of peaks and valleys in your flavor profile.  So when you drink their latte, there's really nothing wrong with it, it's just very mellow, non-offensive.  \rOne more tidbit: you should never get coffee from someone who has the back of the espresso machine turned towards you.  You should be able to see exactly what they are doing.  That's a big minus for me.\rTo me, their coffee takes very little risks; there's nothing wrong with it, it's just missing alot of flavor which should be there to create a great cup of coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "The best coffee in SF.......hands down"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I like the simplicity of this place. Unlike Philz, where you have a myriad of choices (this isn't a negative just different), Blue Bottle only has one choice of coffee. They also serve espresso drinks, hot chocolate, etc as well. Not much choice for snacks either. The coffee is consistently well-made, so I'd go here again if I was in the area."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "i'm hooked... blue bottle is the new crack.absolutely lives up to the hype, no question. i like this place even better than organica and ritual (although those are fantastic as well!).the coffee here is truly exquisite. i love the set up. industrial, clean, and friendly. people weren't kidding when they said it was basically run out of a garage -- how fun and unique.the cappuccino i ordered was otherworldly. the foam was so rich it didn't even taste like it had been made out of nonfat milk. the coffee is sweet yet bold, didn't even require one grain of sugar. seriously -- any added sweetness would have adulterated the aromatic goodness!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "By far my favorite.  The cafe, the beans, the coffee, . . . everything."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "it tastes rich and has a little thicker consistantcy than other places.i think its great!  it seems kinda like a hipster, low key joint, but to keep people coming back just for their drip is pretty amazing.not a dirty cup of burnt flavor... warm 12ounces of a great start to a overcasted chilly morning in sf.little more pricier for this cup of joe but well worth it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I have never waited less than 5 minutes, and nevertheless I stave rave about this place.  The coffee tastes so fresh, this place is going to be a San Francisco institution."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Stunningly good latte.  In my 6 years in San Francisco, it is far and away the best I've had.  If I weren't so caffeine addicted, and if parking in Hayes Valley weren't so tough, I would refuse to drink anything else.  Alas, I am practical above all else in cars (Honda Civic EX) and coffee (Starbucks'll do).  Hopefully, the rest of the city -- and the country -- will catch up over time.  A new standard has been set."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "it's makes me so happy that it seems like it should (almost) be illegal.four stars, and not five, b/c it could be cheaper - so it's not perfect."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best coffee I've ever tasted and I don't even like coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I will go long & far for a cup of coffee this awesome. Even with all the hipsters waiting around- it's worth it, every time."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Ok....I'll admit it...I am a sucker for the hearts and leafs...but the coffee is the best...perfect latte's....Never bitter.....4 because NO parking and always a line....and the cookies....omg!  The walnut butter cookies....sinful! I heard you can buy them by the package near by..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Forget about ordering a grande non-fat decaf mochafrappalatte - the menu sticks to the basics and everything comes in one size only. It's quality, not quantity, that matters here, which is why each cup is brewed individually. Take home some of their organic, small-batch-roasted, super-fresh beans and make yourself a pot . . . or two. Once you get started, you'll definitely want more."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Before I embarked on my journey to lower my cholesterol, virtually every morning I indulged in a mocha and a ginger scone. The scones are completely addictive. Was hard to tell if I was there for the coffee or the scone. My tiff with the scones is that often times they're irregularly shaped so I had to be the very uncool person with twenty people in line behind me asking \"uhhh...can i have that one...yeah...to the left...uh huh...yeah...sorry kind of hungry.\" the scones also don't always come in at the same time every day (or if at all?) but you know what - i didn't care that i was in an abusive relationship. they're that good. and of course the mocha...go to madeline's if you want  liquid chocolate. this mocha's choco is much more subtle. mocha + ginger scone = happy and $6.50 less in the wallet, but hey."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle is definitely unlike any other coffee place I've been to, and a far cry from the usual Starbucks/Petes type place.  Each drip coffee order is brewed individually, and their espresso drinks are amazing.  I especially like their mocha---good quality chocolate, and not too sweet.  Their New Orleans style iced coffee is also great when you're enjoying a rare warm day in the city.  They're tucked away on a little alley in Hayes Valley, but not to worry, they have a stand at the Ferry Building Farmers Market on Saturdays as well.  And their whole beans, roasted in small batches, are out of this world.  The line can get a little long, but it's totally worth the wait."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "awful service. maybe it was a bad day but...the place was closing at 5 and we get there at 4:55. the server looks at us with this disappointed face and says, \"i'll serve you if you *promise* to never do this again. never come this late again. do you promise?\" and we're thinking \"huh?\" but we want to try the coffee.anyway, the coffee was good, but i won't go back because i like my coffee without attitude, no matter how good it is."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I had the opportunity to visit Blue Bottle's Hayes Valley shop today for espresso, and I was not disappointed.The espresso was a darker roast, smoky but sweet with a delightful chocolaty finish. The barista expertly pulled beautiful shots from her La Marzocco GB/5. The menu is short, and the space is small, but the coffee quality is excellent. My double was rich and delicious.The service was friendly and expedient (especially considering that the coffee is made by hand, not robots). I was, however, thankful for a warm jacket while waiting outside on a cold winter morning.The bean selection was a bit limited in the morning, but they had a few more choices when I returned at lunch time. I picked up a bag of Ethiopian Sidamo that was roasted earlier today."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best Latte Ever! Nuff said!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Wouldn't it be awesome to rent out the tiny little space on 18th St. where Hazel's used to be, before they moved into the bigger space, and put a Blue Bottle there, right f*cking next to Farley's?  Then, you could sit down on Farley's tables outside, drinking some good Blue Bottle coffee, laughing at the ridiculous jerks that work at Farleys.  Hah!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I love this coffee place - the space in Hayes Valley is very industrial and cool - the little coffee cart down at the ferry plaza on Saturdays is little and busy but they give out free Miette macaroons!  I agree that the coffee is pricey, but it is strong and yummy.  The people who work there are so nice as well.  I do think the wait for the drip coffee on Saturdays at the Farmer's Market is a bit ridiculous - but that's why you should buy a bag of beans and make it at home!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "This is truly amazing coffee!  Blue Bottle has many fantastic blends of addictive organic beans.  Try the New Orleans when you're in the mood for something cold."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Nice people and good coffee. They can be a little testy sometimes but, hey, they've earned it. They have the best coffee in town. My only gripe is the line. Some days, getting coffee at Blue Bottle is like getting bread in 1917 Russia. So if you value coffee as much as you value foods like rice, pasta and bread, hit this place up."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "yummy, but pricy mocha"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Holy crap, the New Orleans-style iced coffee is crack. It's a good thing I live out in the Avenues or I'd be here every day spending $3.50 on iced coffee. It's 11pm as I write this and I want some right now."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "SHHHH... don't let anyone else know about this place... I now get up an extra hour earlier to enjoy my coffee before going into work."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best cup of coffee I've ever had, consistently.  Full, rich, flavorful -- spoiled me completely for other coffee.  Yes, the line is long, but life is short, and it's fun to chat and watch the groovy folks hang out"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Definitely a MUST to visit. Talk about a garage coffee shop idea come to life. This is it. Great location, awesome owner, and of course...great coffee!! This is what makes San Francisco unique. Whether you're a local or a visitor, you must stop by and check out the cafe."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Little expensive for me....but one cup at a time work for me!!!! Great for strong morning coffee, wakes me up!!! and I love a cozy KIOSK style."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "went this weekend for the first time, very cool!  great coffee (as always for blue bottle).  a few good pastries too.."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "really good coffee...but uhg the line is so long and the alley is so cold.  I would have liked a garbage can on fire to stay warm around."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle changed my life. After years of wishing for real coffee like in Seattle or Auckland, Blue Bottle materialized out of thin air. I love that they don't serve tea or blended drinks. They focus on one thing, and they do it exceptionally well."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Yum, love this place for its New Orleans iced coffee spiced with chicory.  I don't like their selection for pastries -- high priced and dry.  The copy for the coffee are hilarious."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I think that this is the best coffee in the city. Probably better than Ritual, if you don't need to sit down. My latte was perfectly smooth - not at all bitter, and beutifully poured. The milk was precisely the right texture. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water, and considering that it's a cup of coffee, that's saying a lot."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Excellent artisan-roasted espresso without the bitterness.  Goes down very smoothly."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "if you care drink it here!4/16/ i saw god, and yes she drinks blue bottle and had to wait in line like everyone else ... no pull"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I visited the Blue Bottle Coffee Company on Linden Street (an alley BTW) and found the place by the line and smell I've heard so much about from my older brother.  In short my younger brother and I ordered mochas and we were delighted!  The espresso flavor and chocolate were incredible!  FYI they come with two shots by default and I was *flying* after the 1/2 way mark down the drink so be warned..!  ;-)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I'm addicted to Blue Bottle Coffee.  The Temescal Espresso taste so good prepared on my mukka express.  I would probably go  everyday to the kiosk in Hayes Valley if I lived here.  Counting the days until I go back home and have me a fresh cup."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Their house coffee is an unusal (and very good) light city roast. I had a double shot mocha and the espresso had no bitter aftertaste. It was almost like drinking a hot chocolate made with great dark chocolate. I'm sure it had espresso in it because it started with a smooth, velvety coffee flavor. Highly recommended.   They have extended their hours by 3 for summertime and have not yet updated their website.   M-F: 7am - 7pm Sa-Sun: 8am - 7pm"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "coffee so good that you probably don't deserve it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Another fabulous recommendation from my friend (and fellow Yelper) Sarah C.This is the most deliciously crafted coffee I have ever tasted.  I unfortunately don't live anywhere near the storefront in Hayes Valley...so I've been so happy to see the cart open on Tuesdays at the Ferry Building.  I just bought a pound of Giant Steps and can't wait to attempt making my own brew at home...Definitely coffee that's worth the $ and the wait."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "excellent coffee, really.  i think the espresso rocks too.but the location, (not b.c. it's in an alley, but b.c. it's in hayes valley), makes it a pretentious haven - lots of yuppies. wow. lots of 'em."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "This coffee is OK but not worth the hype.  If you want good and unique coffee go to Philz at 24th and Folsom or 18th and Sanchez."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "this was the spot where i had my first sip of blue bottle coffee in a new orleans iced coffee.  the best till the last drop! the service was friendly and the line at that time was non-existent.  i would highly recommend the hayes valley kiosk to anyone.  a little taste of the bay area's local coffee bean.  just that its pretty pricey for coffee compared to else where for its size"
	}, {
		"ratings": "2.0",
		"content": "Good coffee. But why do they have to make it so lukewarm?Should good coffee be less hot?"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The people that were working were the highlight of the visit, they seemed to genuinely enjoy being there!  I had heard from loads of people how good the coffee is so i was really excited. I wished that it were stronger, I tried both: their drip coffee and a cappuccino. The sun was shining and a day off as well, it fit the bill. Will return again!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "A very good latte.  Kinda tough to efficiently (I'm not saying quickly, there is a certain pace required for a good latte) get out of there though.  I have learned to bring exact cost and tip because getting change can take damn near 15 minutes for whatever reason.  Folks living near this little kiosk are lucky, that is for sure."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I rarely give the five star, but this place gets it. Great coffee, nice people, interesting location. Its all good."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Yummy coffee. It is easy to get addicted. i have switched to tea during the week and this is my special treat on the weekend. The line is always long but the soy latte is so delightful and worth it."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Really excellent coffee, but don't call this a cafe.  Read below: no seating to speak of.  Luckily there's a cute park near by.  Seems a shame they couldn't put up a few shaded tables on the street.  I bought a half pound of their espresso roast and will try it in my Saeco tomorrow and will report back.  All I can tell you now is that the mocha I ordered was perhaps one of the best I've ever had.  The 3 people I went with all ordered different things and loved them."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "It really IS the best cappuccino I've had on this continent!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Blue Bottle is a really special find.  The coffee is great, the beans are roasted fresh locally, and the staff is always friendly.  There are dog treats from Babies and friendly people from the surrounding businesses.  Try the New Orleans Iced Coffee and stroll down to the new Hayes Green."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Hands down the best coffee I have ever had.  Nothing more to say, it is always fresh(roasted within 48 hours), and they use organic milk so it taste that much better.  The people that work there are very kind as well, and if you have a dog(regretfully I don't) they give you doggie treats for the pup.  good peoples at the Blue bottle."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "coffee by people who truly love coffee.  it's not the cozy cafe experience you'll get from other places, you have to wait, and there's frequently no wear to sit or stand, and you're outside, sometimes in the rain, but it all makes the excellent deliciousness of the coffee more worth it.  this is hardcore.and steve makes perfect leaves in the foam."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Waiting in line on a sunny weekend, with all the other Hayes Valley hipsters, well that's 3/4 of the fun. Oh, the coffee's not so bad either!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "It's good coffee that is reasonably priced.  The line's too long and I always feel a bit awkward from when I order the coffee, to when I pay, to when I receive it and leave, because there's only one point of sale but multiple people making coffee and I don't want to get in anyone else's way.  You also basically have to get it to go unless you want to sit on the street."
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "Hmmm. I've only been here once, and the latte was good, but I wasn't quite sure what all the hype was about. Given all the other great reviews, I'll have to give it a second shot (get it?)."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Love the coffee, tolerate the lines, mixed (mostly frustrated) by the online shop."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I finally found this place! I've heard many great things about their individually brewed coffee cups since I've moved here, and boy! they were right. Definitely one of the best cups of coffee I've had in a long time. It's in an alley by the giant wood thing in Hayes Valley. You (almost) can't miss it!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Great coffee in a tiny alley in Hayes Valley. There's usually a line but that's because it's good, honest coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "There is no other coffee like this. I am knocking the stars down for service. I had them at 5 stars but they keep on messing up my subscription and not sending us our coffee but they do answer the emails and correct the issue quickly. Thanks Kate.....maybe they are to preoccupied with their $20000 coffee machine..it is a pity that  we love it or I would cancel. We live on the peninsula and we drove up to find this place after reading about it on Televisionwithoutpity.com ....ok,ok ,we are dorks what can I say.My car does have a \"Nerd Pride\" sticker. My hubby ordered me a pound as a gift. We started having them deliver it and we are hooked. I just doubled our subscription as we run out every month and the Starbucks beans were just not as good. Their hook is that they deliver the beans within 24 hours of roasting and the aroma fills the whole mailbox when you open it up. The Hayes valley spot is literally a hole in the wall and parking is tough so I suggest having the beans mailed to you and I recommend the Chiapas"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "espresso on the street?  this is why i want to move to san fran."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "i wont repeat what others have already said about the flavor of their coffee or their service, because repetition is boring... but i can assure you that i wear my \"coffee snob\" title proudly...nobody likes a bragger, I know...but i must brag a bit about Blue Bottle to the true diehards.  the ones that don't complain about the price, or seating area, because we don't mind waiting for perfection-after who would tell flowers to hurry up and bloom? Nor do we complain that we have to stand (in true Italian form) and wait, patiently for beautiful things to happen...all the while enjoying the company and the scene that surrounds us.  Blue Bottle is truly on point"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "while waiting in line for coffee, i overheard a conversation going on between the well dressed couple behind me.  the topic was 'confidence' and the lady was going on about how she understands why women have a tendency to be insecure but didn't really understand how men never are. the man was trying to tell her that everyone feels it, not just women.  as the line was long and they were up in my grill anyways, i went ahead and gracefully butt into their convo going on about how everyone feels it yet it manifests itself in different ways, blah blah and i went on to say how my confidence took a major hit since i've been interviewing for jobs for 6 freaking months now, always being told i was 2nd or 3rd choice or that i'm overqualified, etc.  the woman started to ask me questions about what i wanted to do and i blatantly stated that i just want an office girl job to work for the next 2 years while i save up money for grad school to become a nutritionist.  the man told me that he was looking for someone to work at his law firm, and to email him my resume.  i did.  i have an interview.  WTF?  oh, i also ran into the gorgeous olivia and steve:)blue bottle, if you by some magical chance helped to get me hired, and even beyond that to get hired from simply being myself and being completely honest about what i want, i thank you from the bottom of my broke little heart, and even more so, i would be able to enjoy your delicious and fragrant goods on a daily basis, which would seriously rock my world.  much love - spech k.*perhaps it is true, its not what you know, its WHO you know..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "aaahhhh...thanks to my dear friend brian i crave the coffee here.  as the hawaiians say ono loa!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "It is undeniable that this place is damn good. These people are true coffee artisans and all the words San Franciscans love apply here: 'micro' 'organic'  and 'local'.  Dig on the leaf designs rendered with espresso and steamed milk on top of many drinks.Drawbacks: 1)The individually prepared drip coffee has a surprisingly weak constitution. Its not worth the $2. Takes forever to prepare. Get espresso-based drinks only.2)The wait is long. You need at least 15 minutes free if you are going to patronize this place. None of the employees hurry for anybody, long line or not.3) If you are not the alt.lifestyle.com type, a member of the fascist left or a Burning Man type, you won't get the 'good vibes' everyone describes."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "A man needs more than one favorite cafe. Add this to your list. The lines have gotten much longer from when I started drinking their stuff months ago. Get to the alley before they get too popular."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "Finally something stronger than hot fllavoured milk where quality has not been sacrficed for quantity.  May have to move to Hayes."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I love these guys. Become a regular and you'll love it. Also, for all you drip coffee drinkers. A drip cost 2 bucks, but they put more care into those than the espresso drinks. Or so it seems. You can taste the difference. However, the wait can be brutal."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "do believe the hype."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I LOVE bluebottle. This location is great - a nice quick pick-up *well if you dont' go during peak times*... The service is great - the people are friendly - and I love the workers! I wish it was slightly cheaper for iced coffee, but can't have everything my way~! :) The Miette cookies are great, but if I were you, I'd take a nice stroll over to the Miette retail shop right next to that playground and save yourself 50 cents. I know I know it's not that much, but that shop is really friendly and tasty as well. Macaroons - yum, with my Bluebottle..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I am in the induction phase of this crazy diet where among other things caffeine is not recommended. I am not ingesting any kinds of sugars and large amounts of caffeine can cause your blood sugar levels to drop. Therefore no coffee for over two weeks now. I know you're thinking \"why can't you just have one cup??\" You can, but I have trouble with moderation. My school of thought with most everything is \"if this one pill makes me feel like this then imagine what five will make me feel like.\" Substitute pill with your substance or food of choice and this explains why I am on the diet. Well, today I allowed myself caffeine for the first time and I did it with style. One cup of coffee from Blue Bottle and it was amazing. It is now the yardstick with which I will measure all others. Each cup is made individually using the drip technique which gives it a richer bolder taste. So much so that I wouldn't bring a coffee novice here. It would be similar to giving someone a bottle of really expensive, really dry red wine as their first taste. When in actuality they should start with Boone's Farm. I am already looking forward to my return trip to this little slice of heaven located in an alley in Hayes Valley."
	}, {
		"ratings": "1.0",
		"content": "I went there this morning to be greeted by a barista that really could not give a rats ass. Very dismissive."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "My boyfriend and I make the pilgrimage to BBCC every weekend to pay homage to the greatness of Jamie, best barista in the city.  He makes it look deceptively easy - teasing out complex flavors and velvety microfoam without even looking.  I have to say though, it's not as good on the weekdays with other baristi.  Even so, it's my favorite cup of coffee, with Ritual in the Mission a close second."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "crack coffee!!!  and eye candies :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "best mf'ing latte in my life. one of three places in SF where I can actually still get a buzz from the coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Ahhh, Blue Bottle coffee... no sugar needed, the beans taste that good!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "wow! what a gibby Alex the barrista will make you. ask him what athlete's number he has created for you. i'm a huge fan!!!!!!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "best mocha in the city..hole in the wall...but must try!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "it's that good..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "seriously my 2nd favorite place in sf... my first favorite is the blue bottle in the mint plaza."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "what can i say, really?no matter which blue bottle you go to, the people are friendly and the coffee is amazing and inexpensive for what you're getting. (cheaper than crappy starbucks which is mostly milk!!)i recommend the individually prepared drip coffee and then new orleans style iced coffee."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "i like it here. its a good place to go if you have time to spare, like a sunday or a day off....the line is crazy at times. i like to get my coffee, sit across the street in the shade and just be. you will probably bump into someone you know. and if you dont, you will know someone new for next time. the service is friendly, and thats just as important as the coffee, at least for me."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Best Place for Mocha (best place for Java in general)  but I love my mochas... uses chocolate from Sur del Lago.  $4.00 Mocha,  Cash only FYI; uses the famous La Marzocco espresso machine.  and Clover Organic Milk."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "i had some blue bottle coffee last weekend and i haven't been the same since. i can't tolerate the taste of the coffee that i make at home and i can barely drink the coffee that they roast right down the street from my apartment in north beach. all i can think about is getting back to blue bottle. i will see them this saturday and get my life back on track."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "I know that making a cappuccino with soy milk is difficult.  Being lactose intolerant (damn my Asian genes) however, I am forced to look for cafes that  can create a cappuccino with that perfect ratio of espresso to hot foamed milk.  Oh, and of course, it must be topped with velvety thick foam.  I've tried it numerous times myself and it always turns out with either too much lifeless foam on top or too little foam (let's just call it a shot of espresso).  SO, I give props to anyplace that can make a good cappuccino from soy milk.  This hole-in-the-wall is one of the few places I've found that makes a decent soy cappuccino.  The taste of the espresso is actually what made the capp good--intense dark caramel-like flavors danced in my mouth.  The foam on top was not as thick as I would have liked, but again, it is difficult to achieve this w/soy milk.  At least, my soy cappuccino resembled a regular cappuccino--having the same ending artisan touch of a pretty leaf design in the foam.  How I miss the cafes in the bay area.  Can't wait 'til I'm back there again."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "the best coffee in the city...gotta try their capuchinos...unbelievable!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I get cravings for their coffee all the time."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "the best coffee in SF. :) try the soy latte...even if you've never liked soy b/c it tastes like SOY. this tastes one like magic. :)"
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "Like others have posted before, you can buy their freshly roasted beans from their website. Roughly $15 for a half-pound including USPS 2day shipping. Their coffee beans are awesome. Any of their blends are worth a try."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "I have only been to their stand at the Ferry building and I think their lattes are out of this world. Blue Bottle reminds me of Urth Cafe in LA. I absolutely love starting my morning off w/ their coffee. It is worth the price and wait!"
	}, {
		"ratings": "3.0",
		"content": "I was in Hayes Valley to pick up a check, and had to see what all the fuss is about. I stood in line behind some dude (who ordered up about all the inventory in the place) for about 5 minutes, impatiently checking my watch and looking over my shoulder back towards Gough, imagining that my unplugged meter was resulting in a ticket and an unintented $40+ capuchino. When I finally did get to the front and got my small cap, I was shaking with excitement (or maybe it was caffeine withdrawal). I saw that this place, in addition to the pelthora of 5 stars here, is rated #2 in the city on coffeeratings.com. My fave - Martha Brothers - is only #35 there, so I have lots of coffee drinking to do! So, I got the cap and was a little disheartened to find that there was no splenda, or any sweetener alternative. Just regular sugar. I decided to taste it sans sweetener. It really is a good cup. It didn't need sugar. It smells nice and is smooth and easy to drink. In the end, though, I missed the more \"roasty\" flavors I find in Martha's and even Progressive grounds (to a lesser extent). I agree with one of the reviewers below: Nothing wrong with this place, but it doesn't really stand out for me. There weren't any pastry items to speak of (except macaroons, which I don't call a pastry item, really), and the cup was $4 for a small. I won't be going out of my way to this location, but if they opened one closer to Bernal/Mission/Noe I may stop in from time to time."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "my favorite sunday morning destination.  believe the hype."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "i like blue bottle and the sometimes slightly off-beat service.  i appreciate a good cup of Kaffee.  i don't think it has jumped the shark-- i think other gigantic coffee chains have or maybe they were never on the other side of the shark pool.  anyway, blue bottle is great but if i had to choose between philz and blue bottle i would pick philz."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "this place makes amazing coffee.  the bartenders are super friendly too and have helped me out when i've forgotten to bring money.  plus, the place has a chill and relaxed atmosphere despite the always present line..."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "best coffee i've ever had.  friendly staff too.  i love this place."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "what's up with all those people hanging out in that dingy hayes valley alley?  even though i don't drink all that much coffee, i had to see what this was all about.  the coffee was very tasty and strong - i was still shaking from the caffeine hours later.  i'll be back though...it's nice to have a neighborhood coffee joint that serves up great coffee, while supporting a small local business."
	}, {
		"ratings": "4.0",
		"content": "The coffee gets 5 stars, the hipster crowd and slight 'we brew awesome coffee and are cooler than you' attitude that floats around knocks it down to 4 stars. Really a good cup. You might wait to order, and some of the drinks take a while to make (single cup drip), but if you're in the hood, it's worth a few minutes."
	}, {
		"ratings": "5.0",
		"content": "if you're in hayes valley, stop by blue bottle.  tucked away on linden street, blue bottle has only four chairs scattered around the sidewalk and a small walk-up counter with one barrista. no frappachinos and caramel macchiatos here...  instead, you'll find the best espresso, single cup brewed coffee, and my new treat, the new orleans iced coffee."
	}]
}