Blue Bottle Coffee - Berkeley

Apple store meet Starbucks. Frankly, this brand shows the power of marketing. The coffee shop completely looks like an Apple retail outlet, but it’s coffee! Giving the ice latte a taste, it’s good. At the same time, is it a place I “must go!?” I guess Folks in other countries find the novelty of their marketing.

I really enjoy the coffee, so I’m happy to give plenty of stars for that. However, I do have some concerns: they advertise a 6:30 AM opening time but frequently don’t stick to it, which leads to wasted trips on my part. Additionally, the prices have become quite outrageous lately. It’s particularly frustrating that they actually charge more for drinking coffee from a proper cup, which I believe is quite unusual among local cafes.

Exclusive coffee experience. This is my personal favorite coffee spot in town. The café has a clean and inviting atmosphere, making it perfect for working. I highly recommend trying the Caffè Latte and Caffè Mocha. They are a bit pricey, but definitely worth the investment. All the coffee is drip-brewed and hand-prepared!

I didn’t recall this place at all. It’s a cafe that has conference rooms. I met my attorney there, who will be serving you soon—just kidding, he’s waiting until after New Year’s. Anyway, from what I can tell, it’s a nice cafe, and the WeWork staff are polite and friendly. I’m not sure how accessible it is for the general public. You should definitely call my attorney and, for the love of God, update your contact information.

Ignore the other reviews claiming the coffee is bad; those complaints often come from people ordering lattes that drown the unique flavors of these rare beans in sugar and cream (yuck!). Good coffee is simply coffee: just beans and water. It seems like some reviewers can't differentiate between freshly ground and stale coffee, nor can they appreciate the contrast between oxidized and strong black coffee because they’re used to masking the taste with artificial sweeteners, milk, and flavorings! Honestly, I wonder what they expect for $6 a cup. Are they hoping for a cow to grind their coffee fresh for them? I give this place a solid 10/10!