For most part my experience of Blue Bottle in SF downtown has been good. This was not different - enjoyed my coffee and specially the ceramic cup experience and a almond butter toast. This establishment is pretty neat and clean for a SF downtown spot. read more

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I am no stranger to "Blue Bottle Coffee" as I have enjoyed venturing out to quite a few of their locations throughout San Francisco and surrounding areas over the years. This takes me to one of their most elaborate and quite stunning locations which is at 115 Sansome and one of San Francisco's most historic buildings in the Financial District. This building has been around since 1912 and was once the headquarters for the Standard Oil Company for many years. Since then, this 15-story building has retained much of the same charm complete with the beautiful French Beaux-Arts design signature. Located at the corner of Sansome St. and Bust St., this Blue Bottle Coffee has been in operation dating back to 2015. Since then, they have managed to gain a ton of regular customers while getting through the pandemic and even with the aftermath of struggles this area has faced, they have withstood the test of time. They also have very generous hours of operation being open weekdays from 6:30am-5:30pm and weekends from 8am-2pm. This is ideal for those early birds that have to be at their office before 7:30 in the morning. As I mentioned, the building itself is absolutely gorgeous in every way possible. Blue Bottle is situated on the main floor and an immediate right as soon as you enter the building. It has a fairly sizable amount of square footage with ample area to sit while enjoying views of the city all in its glory. You will also find a dedicated condiment station, prepackaged food and drinks, mugs/cups for purchase, and many of their award-winning coffees that you can make at home. Out of all the independent coffee chains, Blue Bottle has always ranked near the top as far as taste, quality, and overall consistency with their roasting process. My most recent visit was the morning of Saturday 2/14/2026 at around 10:00am. Parking can be quite challenging, primarily during the week. However, since I came during a weekend morning, I ended up parking about a block away (with a small metered charge). Since there were several customers ahead of me, I glanced at the menu as they serve a nice variety of coffee, espresso, matcha, and tea options. They also carry a respectable amount of food options including waffles, croissants, and even heartier options such as a ham/cheese baguette and avocado toast. Since I was only in need of a coffee beverage to fuel my morning, I went with the "Iced Nola". This New Orleans-Style iced coffee utilizes a slow cold-brewed method combined with roasted chicory and sugar. It has been my go-to drink of choice the past several times and has always been consistently delicious. Keep in mind that this location is cashless and they only accept debit, credit, and tap-to-pay (as this is how many Blue Bottle locations are). Total time only took about 5 minutes as the staff worked very diligently. All in all, the "Blue Bottle - Sansome" location is as good as it gets. Prime location, above average customer service, and amazing coffee. My rating, a perfect five stars. read more

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Stopped by this Blue Bottle FiDi location to check out their pastry selection! Service was quick and there was barely any line on a Saturday afternoon. A few people were inside enjoying their drinks, but it definitely feels like a spot that gets busier on weekdays. Since we already had our morning caffeine fix, we decided to try a bit of everything from the pastry case. - Everything Pull-Apart Croissant -- savory, knotted shape, coated in everything seasoning; unique and easily my favorite of the bunch - Chocolate Croissant (Pain au Chocolat) -- classic laminated pastry with visible chocolate seams; you can never go wrong with this one - Seasonal Scone -- triangular with a crunchy sugar crust; cranberry-flavored during our visit - Ginger Molasses Cookie -- soft and chewy with a crackly, sugar-coated top; great texture and warmth - Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuit -- rectangular, lightly golden with visible herbs and peppers; savory, flavorful, and a surprising standout Overall, a convenient Blue Bottle location near Nob Hill and FiDi, right on Sansome Street with plenty of local SF eateries around. Always love the clean, minimalist Blue Bottle aesthetic! read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - Everything Pull-Apart Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Seasonal Scone, Ginger Molasses Cookie, Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not my favorite visit, for a couple of reasons. they don't offer as many flavor options for lattes, and the time it takes is too long. I became increasingly frustrated with the amount of time my simple coffee took, and the way they received and served orders I got a cappuccino and it took 10 minutes longer than my friend who ordered a more complicated drink behind me. I would not return when there are other coffee options near by read more

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Blue Bottle is the absolute best coffee shop even after expanding significantly -- the quality is just as good as when it was a small local shop. The staff at Sansome are excellent and I love stopping in for an extra hot sweet latte way more often than I should. read more

The coffee at Blue Bottle is always good but this location was a bit cold. I love a pour over coffee but when the person at the register is also responsible for pour overs it was pretty clear that was going to take a while so I ended up with a Latte. I would have prefered a standard drip but they didn't have any ready. The Latte was fine (great Latte art!) but I tend to go to place like Blue Bottle for a quality bean that doesn't need to be masked with steamed milk. The layout of this location was also odd but I guess fine if you're going to work at a high top. read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - Oatmilk Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm always on the lookout for great hot chocolate around FiDi since coffee isn't my thing, and Blue Bottle delivered! I decided to give it a try with a gift card I received, and it was a fantastic experience from the moment I walked in. I was warmly greeted, and the staff were friendly, professional, and super helpful. My hot chocolate came out quickly, just as I ordered--extra hot--and it was absolutely delicious. Creamy, chocolatey, and perfectly balanced, it hit all the right notes. The place was buzzing, which seems to be the norm, but the vibe was great, and there were plenty of seating options if you time it right. For FiDi workers or anyone passing through, this spot is definitely worth a visit--even for us non-coffee drinkers! Overall, a great experience. Would definitely stop by again! read more

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Crazy expensive and from the taste it's not worth the price! The service is bad they rush us to pay and sneak diss and they kicked my service dog out and the place is surrounded by homeless people harassing you for money read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - And they don't clean anything discussing environment - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I have been to this location multiple times whenever I'm in office in FiDi! My team would always do coffee runs because our office was only a five minute walking distance. We usually went in the mornings around 9AM, and there were not that many people waiting in line. I've tried the Iced NOLA which has a strong chicory flavor. It takes me back to the days whenever I would visit French Quarter :) I recently tried the Shakerato which is on the sweeter side but still had good espresso flavor. Even as I sipped my drinks while working, it didn't really taste watered down by the time most of the ice melted, so that's a plus! Overall, I think their drinks are perfect if you like lightly sweet drinks. Their drinks are definitely more coffee forward which I enjoy. Their service was pretty quick, and I would always have my drink ready within 10 minutes. I love the interior because of how modern it is with the wooden layout. There is plenty of seating since most people were coming in and out for their coffee runs. The lighting and scent of coffee always feels so comforting whenever I walk in. Definitely would come again whenever I work in the office! read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - Iced Shakerato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Something has to change. Two stars for a staff who is trying to make it work, but it wasn't working at 8:30 on a Wednesday. 15-20 minute wait for an espresso. Some mobile orders compete - but not too many. Nobody really orders the over priced mediocre food. I waited twenty minutes for a bland coffee that had quite a few ground in bottom. Likely too chaotic for the staff to be able to keep the espresso machine dialed in. My advice, batch brew or cold brew because it's ready without a wait and likely better. Busy. But you can usually find a seat. There star 2. read more

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This place is always a bit crowded but worth it because their coffee is great and avocado toast is fantastic!

The everything pull apart croissant is perfectly flakey, buttery, and crunchy. Normally not my go to for croissants as I like the sweet ones but this was just perfection. read more

I had a delicious NOLA iced coffee at this Blue Bottle before work. It wasn't too sweet, and not too overbearing with the taste of coffee. It was the perfect blend. I'm not a big coffee drinker myself so I really enjoyed the taste. The inside was very spacious with lots of seating. I also loved the floor to ceiling windows as walls -- great for natural light and people watching as you sip on your coffee. read more

The staff here are so kind! I come here every week and I've always had the best experience. The natural light also makes it a great study/reading spot. read more

Fantastic cup of coffee. I went with the basic drip, but I have to say it was outstanding. Will definitely get another cup or two Tomorrow. Beautiful cafe with super high ceilings and a corner location on financial district. Good service. read more

This Blue Bottle Coffee in the Financial District is undoubtedly one of my favorite coffee shops. It not only provides an excellent coffee experience, but also creates an environment that is perfect for reading and relaxing. Although it can be a bit busy during peak hours, which may cause you to wait for a while for your coffee, it does not affect my overall experience. Using their app to order coffee can greatly improve efficiency, especially when time is tight. This shop is known for its seasonal drinks and selected espresso, and I especially love their high-quality matcha provided in collaboration with Stonemill Matcha. Whether it is strong coffee or refreshing matcha, it can meet my high standards and taste for drinks. Although the seating in the store is limited, it is precisely because of its extremely high popularity that it is more unique. This is one of the few cafes that provides wifi, which is perfect for me to work or read here. Every time I visit, I can enjoy the quiet and focused atmosphere, which allows me to find a quiet space in the busy workday. In addition, the restrooms in the building where the coffee shop is located are very clean, and the attention to detail also makes me appreciate the service of this shop even more. Overall, this Blue Bottle Coffee is not just a place to drink coffee. Its service, environment and quality make it a rare treasure in this city. read more

I don't always come to this Blue Bottle because it's in FiDi and it's a bit out of the way nowadays. I do think this is probably one of the nicest looking Blue Bottle locations. The one in Pac Heights is also lovely, but I digress. I usually get the Americano and they do a good one. Service is pretty good here and when I do come in, I like to get a drink and sit by the window and stare outside for a bit. Now that FiDi is kinda a ghost town, it's not as good fun people watching, but I still enjoy it now and then. read more

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Update: I did** have the same beverage a few days later, maybe my 1st visit was just an off day - ? and my beverage was still lukewarm; despite the freezing winter temperatures outside. I never went back. read more

The lady with the glasses working the till today tried charging me $12 dollars for an Americano! I told her she was being ridiculous as yesterday at this same location I paid $7. I understand the coffee is high quality but $12 for an Americano is a rip off no matter how you put it. Do better! read more

This location is 1/3 that I frequent as this one of the three that are close to the office. (This location is the closest) timing for this location has always been off. If you order at a specific time it won't be ready for another 15 min or and if you anticipate a longer wait what what's noted on the app and come in a bit later they throw your drink out. The other locations have no issues with timing and they're nice. This location is the busiest out of the three so I understand they would rather take drinks out but a simple good morning would really help the energy. read more

One of the nicest blue bottles in SF. It is spacious, well decorated and has friendly staff Drinks are always great and the place is clean Very welcoming coffee shop read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great Coffee (not overhyped!) Great service. I enjoyed the pour over I ordered. The pour over was meticulously prepared by the barista. Nice location with nice a few spots to enjoy their offerings. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. read more

Food: New Orleans iced coffee Service: always good, kind people Ambiance: clean modern Parking: no, take public transit for this location Cost: ~7 Overall: great place for great coffee read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - New Orleans Style Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Can't go wrong with Blue Bottle. I find that they are consistent with their service and drinks. This particular location is inside a beautiful building. Definitely a unique location and I like the architecture/design inside! read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent coffee! Blue Bottle does not disappoint. Pricey for everyday drinking, but so worth the occasional indulgence. I usually go to Blue Bottle at the ferry building, so this was my first visit to this location. I ordered a latte and a ham & cheese breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was $9.50 (lol) but dang, it was good! It did not disappoint. I sat in the cafe to do work on my laptop and stayed for about an hour and a half. I would definitely go there again. read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - Ham & cheese breakfast sammich - expensive, but so good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Blue bottle coffee is consistently good! I try to get one of their coffees whenever I can.

Was very much looking forward to a blue bottle coffee, only to get here and see that it's closed. Thinking I had plenty of time since it's only 4:15pm and the their official website/app and Google map shows they're open till 5pm. ... and here's the kicker, this was NOT a one off, I found out they've been closing early for the past few weeks! Poor service and wasted my time! Very disappointed! read more

Went here as I have many times before. Ordered a coffee, paid, skipped the tip. Nothing during the course of ordering did I feel warranted a tip. Guess who spent the next 20 minutes waiting for my drink. Eventually I go up to ask, and it had been sitting there on the counter, off to the side, no name called, becoming room temperature. Tipping culture has gotten out of control. Especially when they neglect their job duties in a passive aggressive way if you don't tip on a 20 second interaction. read more

Great coffee + amazing waffle ! I tried the winter latte and it was great! I mean it's blue bottle coffee of course. It's located on a pretty busy street so you should expect lines forming out the door in the morning. The line does move pretty fast and efficiently though. read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - The morning combo : waffle and NOLA iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

We got one decaf mocha with oat milk and one almond milk latte. Sadly they only offer one size (12oz I believe?). That's a weird rule for me. The espresso was watery, the almond milk was bland and not foamy at all. It's got a good latte scent but zero latte flavor. Plus it's super overpriced - $5.25 for latte + $1 for almond milk. I just can't grasp why it became so popular. I'd probably prefer shitty Starbucks to this. read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - Almond milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Just got the worst mocha ever at this Blue Bottle. As you can see from my previous review, BB normally has a great mocha, but apparently they changed their recipe and/or procedure. The mocha I got today was so bland that it was hardly drinkable. They also used oat milk despite my paying $1 extra for almond. As I got to the last few gross sips of my mocha, I realized why it was so bland - they didn't mix it at all. All of the chocolate was clumped on the bottom of the cup (see photo). I showed my coworker and he said I should go back and get a refund - this small was $9! I told him I didn't feel like dealing with that drama and he said "then I will go do it for you! That's unbelievable!" I still didn't let him, but I'm definitely never going there again. read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - $9 Sm. mocha, was all milk w/ an inch of choc on bottom. They couldn't be bothered to mix it & used oat when I paid $1 for almond. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Quick Summary: - Located inside a beautiful interior - Mostly seen with a long line - Wait time is around 15-20 minutes to the cashier, and then 5 or so minutes as you wait for the order - This branch as the mobile app ordering - Extremely sour coffee, if ordered a House Blend (ordered dark) - Coffee tastes best with speciality drinks I'll most rate for the interior architecture and the staff, for I assume the taste will be the same for all branches. At first I avoided Blue Bottle Coffee for years because of my first extremely sour experience with a House blend coffee. No sugar or cream could mask the acid sourness that made me scowl after every sip. Drinking it after the coffee cooled heightened the sourness to a tenfold and it was almost undrinkable. Then, a few months ago, after a firm persuasion by a colleague who loves Blue Bottle, I gave it another try; however, I opted for a cafe latte. This was a whole new experience and a new realization for me: Blue Bottle coffee tastes better with milk. So far, I have only drank two cafe lattes, and it's also only when the said colleague invites me for coffee, but the two latte drinks are delicious. I love the interior of this building, and it helps push time as I waited in line. The crown molding and the ceiling is covered in intricate designs. In the morning, the cafe is filled with customers. read more

A nice location and good coffee/food, but do expect to wait up to 30 minutes after you've placed your order for a basic latte. The wait is a little absurd. If you do choose to order from this location,, I recommend using the app to put your order in about 20 minutes before your arrive. Otherwise, the walk over to the second street location will probably save you time. Philz around the corner on market is also a lot faster. read more

BEST BLUE BOTTLE IN ALL OF SF! I IMHO overall great staff super friendly !! Open on a weekends, located in the financial district. Baristas are the best! read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - Cold brew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great spot in FiDi, if you are looking for a meeting place for a 2/3 person group or if you want to grab a cup of strong, hot, cappuccino. I particularly like this Blue Bottle because of its seating options, high ceiling and bright interior. read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - High ceiling, unique interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Met up with a lady friend for coffee before work and loved this place. I do like Blue Bottle in general but find it's locations often out of the way or are too small and without seating. This Blue Bottle cafe is great because it's right by Bart and is located in a very nice classic building's lob by-ish area. Good for meetings or people watching. As with most cafes in San Fran, expect to pry with your money for a small drink though. read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good coffee and friendly service. I'm new to this coffee chain, but I'm a fan now. From the packaging, to the store layout, everything was simple and visually pleasing. This store in the financial district was also particularly stunning from the inside and outside. read more

A great coffee stop while walking around downtown San Francisco. We swung in to this location when we flagged the blue bottle logo; we had hoped to try it while in SF, but hadn't gone out of our way to find one yet. The place was steady when we were there at noonish on a Saturday, but it didn't take long to order. I got a cold brew (warmer in SF than Virginia this time of year, and I had been walking with my baby on my back, so I felt too hot for a hot coffee drink) which came right out, and was tasty and smooth. It was right on par with most local coffee roaster cold brews and would be a good go to for the warmer days. I can't give it five stars because my bar has been set (maybe unusually) high by a coffee roaster back in Virginia whose cold brew just floats down your throat, sending caffeine into your bloodstream like a spoon full of sugar as Mary Poppins would say. But I digress. My husband got a holiday blend drip, but we watched them make it and they made a pour over, so because it was a pour over it took a few minutes to come out. I'm not sure if they always do pour overs rather than a typical drip, or if something was wrong with their coffeemaker, because it did say drip on the menu, not pour over. His coffee was really good, hot and festive with a hint of spice, without having any overpowering, cloying "holiday" flavors. I would definitely frequent blue bottle if I was local to the Bay Area, and will revisit if I return! read more

Blue Bottle Coffee - Sansome - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Blue bottle coffee is always a nice, quaint place to chat or go on a date. They didn't have a vanilla latte which was a little disappointing. However, the regular latte was great! Highly recommend! read more

Summary: Blue Bottle went from the best coffee in San Francisco to consistently bad. Review: That's it. As much as it pains me, I am done with Blue Bottle after going back over and over hoping it was just a rough patch after the pandemic and acquisition by Nestle. I used to be one of the many queued-up for an hour on Sunday at Mint Plaza just for a coffee. After the acquisition, the persnickety attention to detail which made the coffee second to none was supplanted with chain style indifference. Like I said: I was hoping it would change but today proved the brand is dead. I asked why whole milk is extra now and Mr. Wokie-Woke barista informed me with barely disguised contempt that: "It's to improve the companies carbon footprint." Seeing my surprise Mr. Wokie-Woke barista informed me with oozing disdain that: "It's ALL on the company's website....IF you are interested (insert eye roll and full body sigh here." I kid you not. Nestlé is consistently named one of the worst polluters of plastic and this little turd is giving me grief for ordering what amounts to a trillionth of a fraction of a percent of a product which has debatable environmental impact....AND charging extra for what should have zero controversy: real food. Good luck Blue Bottle. Equator is KILLING IT for $4.50 and the attention to detail puts BB to shame. Final straw: the coffee was bitter and had an unpleasant after taste. It was great ten years ago but not now. Honestly: zero stars. RIP blue bottle. read more