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    Blue Bottle Coffee

    3.5 (33 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Iced Nola
    Rayna T.

    Decided to give them another try and I'm happy that I did. I ordered their iced Nola, and it was so good. It had a nice strong flavor with a little touch of sweetness. They also have seating in front, so it's the perfect spot to grab some coffee and hangout for a bit.

    Amanda V.

    Smooth matcha at a prime location in Santana Row with lots of beautiful outdoor seating. Lines are long, even outside of what seems to be lulls in the day. Not sure if I would wait in line again unless I had nothing better so do.

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    Kevin T.

    Blue bottle coffee in the mall?! What could be wrong? Well it's still nice coffee, but for their premium price I was expecting their typical fresh stuff that other locations have. Unfortunately if you have sharp eyes like I do, you'll notice they expressly say on the top right of their menu that they're using their instant coffee at this location. Coffee snobs might be the only type to notice but the aroma is noticeably cut by the shift. In the spirit of trying it out anyway, I got a latte and iced nola to see how big of a difference it is and for me at least it's enough that I'd stick to the santana row spot. Both were aromatic, but not that wonderful depth to it that had me hooked to begin with. Nice and smooth at least since the latte had the foamer and all, but otherwise just okay.

    Shop from the outside
    Anisha Y.

    Good coffee, though not the best I've had. I ordered the mocha and appreciated that it wasn't overly sweet--you could really taste the dark chocolate--but the coffee flavor itself was a bit too mild for my taste. The vanilla chicory ended up being my favorite, though it also had a lighter coffee profile. The latte with orange and chocolate notes was quite subtle, and those flavors didn't come through strongly. Overall, it's a beautiful location with solid coffee, but it's on the pricey side and there's often a long line at Santana Row.

    Yuzu Lavender Iced Latte
    Amy T.

    Always wanted to try Blue Bottle and came across the booth inside the mall at Valley Fair. This review is for the Yuzu Lavender Iced Latte. The flavors are very subtle and the lavender definitely stands out a bit more than the yuzu. Coffee is pretty weak and overpriced here, ~$9 for a 12 oz latte.

    Evon T.

    Amazing coffee as always and this location is great especially when you shop and want a little coffee break Iced Nola coffee is my favorite They also have pastries Service was fast as well Ambience was great, fun and cute design

    2nd floor...
    Hen A.

    2nd floor location...oversized stall with a few tables to sit and sip...not as crowded as the santana row location, but deep inside the mall with a maze to deal with for parking...only go if already in the mall for something else...good place to grab a coffee drink while shopping...

    New Blue Bottle at Valley Fair!
    Audrey L.

    I LOVE this location of Blue Bottle! It is right in the middle of Valley Fair Mall. I was sooo happy when I saw they were open! Service was better here than on the Row side. Their iced Nola coffee is SO delicious! It's a perfect balance of their delicious coffee with creamy oatmilk. Upon my first sip, I felt like I was in coffee heaven. Blue Bottle is probably my favorite coffee. Love that they also have tables & chairs right in front of the coffee stand - so you can sit down & enjoy it. Or catch up with friends, etc. I really want to try their iced matcha latte next. Service was good when I ordered. Cashier was friendly, and the barista made my drink fairly quickly then handed it to me. Perfect for a pick me up while shopping. Yummy! Caffeine bliss :)

    Wei Y.

    This Blue Bottle just opened not too long ago. Whenever I pass by on weekend mornings, it's usually not too busy. I tried the Fall Latte and really liked the flavor. Even though it's just a kiosk in the middle of Valley Fair Mall, sitting at the front tables still feels pretty relaxed.

    Fall latte
    Laura C.

    WHAT A TREAT! I have the constant mind set of TREAT YO SELF (thanks Parks and Rec) but I love to come here for a pick me up! The staff here is always super sweet and give me recommendations when I ask what's new to try! This is visit I got a Fall Latte, which is orange blossom with black cardamom, iced and omgggg a cup of heaven! 100000000 will be having this fall Fall! Ambiance is lovely, often there's music playing at the large tree outside, plentiful seating outside on weekdays. Weekends probably super busy as Santana Row is a tourist location. Locals come here on week days .

    Latte
    Ritchie A.

    Grabbed an iced latte from the Blue Bottle in the middle of the mall--smooth, refreshing, and just the right balance of espresso and milk. Perfect pick-me-up while shopping. Clean spot with quick service. Always a solid stop!

    ICED MATCHA LAVENDER YUZU LATTE & ICED LAVENDER YUZU LATTE
    Shannon D.

    Spotted the Blue Bottle Coffee kiosk while shopping at Valley Fair Mall. Checked out the menu and decided to try the summer specials - LAVENDER YUZU LATTE & MATCHA LAVENDER YUZU LATTE. We got both of them iced. The line was pretty long but everyone was looking over the menu so I was able to order quick and the drinks were ready in minutes!

    Mina H.

    Quick and simple coffee since I always get the Nola iced. Clean and minimal industrial coffee aesthetic. Staffs are super friendly. Hoping they will bring their sandwiches to this location.

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    A nice add to the coffee scene in Valley Fair. I am not a coffee person but do enjoy their croissants and matcha tea.

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    great coffee. nice ambiance. service is great . no place to charge phone/laptop . I recommend

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    This is visit I got a Fall Latte, which is orange blossom with black cardamom, iced and omgggg a cup of heaven!

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    4.5(420 reviews)
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    I reviewed the spot before, but I have to update it for one of their seasonal pastries…read more There's plenty of seating indoors and out, the service is always efficient and often friendly, and the coffee selections I've had are always on point. I'd give their drip, Ube latte, all pour overs a 5/5. It was a late afternoon so I went for a latte decided to treat myself to a pastry since I had inadvertently skipped lunch. I enjoy their gluten-free pistachio cake, but buy chocolate cookie looked enticing. Dubai chocolates are really saturating the market these days and if I'm being honest, some of the versions just aren't any good. However, knowing that the baked goods here are a great quality and based upon the look of itself I decided to give it a try. Wow! This was a perfect balance of chocolate and pistachio, made with real ingredients. The cookie had both taste a slight crunch and a moistness in the interior. For those who like to dip their cookies, dipping this into the Ube latte was definitely next level.

    I tried the Lexington Latte and the PB & Jam overnight oats. The coffee didn't really have any…read moreflavor other than a regular latte, but the coffee flavor was still pretty good. I much preferred the overnight oats which actually tastes like PB&J when I mixed it up. Cute cafe and the people working here were super nice. It was crowded and it took a bit to find a table, as this seems like a popular place to just get a drink and sit with your laptop for while. Fun place to try but I am not sure if I would necessarily seek it out. They have some interesting sounding drinks but if they are anything like the Lexington, the fun flavors might not really pull through. Pastries look yummy though and overnight oats were good.

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    Chromatic Coffee - Chocolate chip cookie

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    I've been coming here with my pup a few times a week for a little over two months now, and it's…read morequietly become my default "get things done" spot. The place has this worn-in, artistic, slightly scruffy charm.. idk if I'm describing it right. It's like... the kind of hangout where people come for a quick catchup each other but end up drifting in and out of nice, long conversations. Like.. the morning version of going out for drinks. Instead of cocktails, it's cappuccinos and spearmint lavender tea. same energy. Nothing feels overly polished, which is exactly why it feels comfortable. The music is one of my favorite parts. Very eclectic in the best way! I'm very particular with music and have an inside joke with my wife about hijacking the Bluetooth at certain places to play some "actual music" but damn. Find myself removing my headphones to listen to what they have playing. Sometimes I feel like I'm inside an NPR segment. Lol The coffee and tea have been consistently tasty. Great espresso, tasty tea options, and no one rushes you out. just gentle background life happening around you. Another shoutout to the staff. Literally EVERYONE has been amazing and they're always in such great moods. In return, all the customers are super friendly too. Love it :)

    I used to absolutely love Chromatic Coffee. Unfortunately, as they've grown, the experience has…read morereally declined--especially in service. The baristas seem poorly trained, and they don't have a solid process anymore. They've expanded their space, but that just makes the wait and confusion worse. I recently was in their new space and ordered two simple cold brews--no modifications. Where they used to pour it straight from the tap, now they treat it like a latte--and everything takes forever. If you want to linger in their aesthetic (albeit chilly) space, maybe that's fine. But if you just want takeaway coffee, be prepared to invest 20-30 minutes. It's no longer the quick, quality stop it once was.

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    Bavetta - Green Eggs and Ham

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    4.3(1.4k reviews)
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    I've been getting delivery from here for the past few months and every item has been a 5/5 every…read moretime. My go-tos are: - A A Ron Latte, iced - The white chocolate, hazelnut, and cinnamon flavors blend together perfectly but you can still distinctly taste all three along with the espresso. It also doesn't have any weird aftertastes from the white chocolate or hazelnut syrup, which is an issue I've run into at other coffee places. - London Fog, iced with raspberry cold foam - It's surprisingly hard to find a coffee place that does London Fogs well, especially iced, but this is definitely one of them. The earl grey tea is super strong, and it's complemented by a good amount of vanilla syrup. Also, no weird aftertaste from the vanilla or raspberry. - Mr. Sunshine sandwich, replace the bacon with avocado - This is simple, healthy, and delicious, plus it comes with a little mandarin. I especially love the 9-grain bread that they use because it reminds me of the brown bread from Cheesecake Factory. While I could make something like this at home, I don't always have the time, energy, or ingredients on hand, so I love that I can still get a healthy lunch with my daily caffeine. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu and hopefully dining in one day!

    Had breakfast from this cafe this morning. Ordered a bacon egg and cheese bagel, apple hand pie,…read morebanana bread, and an iced hot chocolate. Bagels have been one of my favorite foods since I was a kid, but lately I haven't had a taste for them. This morning I thought a bagel sandwich sounded good, but unfortunately I couldn't eat it. It was my issue, not a problem with the food. The apple hand pie was scrumptious. I liked that it wasn't overly sweet. The iced hot chocolate wasn't great, but that was because I ordered it with half sweetness and it needed more. I'm saving the banana bread for later, but I have a feeling it will be good warmed up.

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    A-A-Ron Latte and The Veggie

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    Academic Coffee - Guava matcha

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    4.2(333 reviews)
    0.4 miWest San Jose
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    I've heard my friends raving about the Banana Matcha for a minute, so we decided to try! We went to…read moretheir second location? Huge plus that it's right next to the park. It was super convenient if you're out walking your dogs like we were. I'm usually a fan of their Pandan, but I think I have a new favorite. The banana cream and Guava cream paired with matcha is a total game changer. You can tell they aren't using cheap ingredients; the matcha is high quality and the cream is actually thick and rich (hopefully its from real fruits haha) which makes such a difference for a latte. It's definitely on the pricier side( about $9 per drink if you want to substitute with other milk), but for the quality and the vibes, it's 100% worth it. Service was fast and great! Plenty seating indoor and outdoor but parking spaces were limited.

    I've been wanting to try Academic for the longest time but always found myself delaying my visit…read morebecause of the comments I've heard about their parking lot lol. (They were right... the parking lot does suck!) If you're lucky enough to come at a quieter time and are able to snag a spot, I definitely think it'd be worth the visit! I ordered the guava matcha. As someone who isn't necessarily the biggest fan of matcha, I actually thought the drink was solid. The matcha had a lot of depth and the guava flavor was STRONG. My drink came out only a few minutes after I ordered; they're super quick to make drinks here, which is appreciated! They have a few seats inside the cafe and some outdoor seating if you plan on staying and hanging out. It is quite expensive here though - my matcha ended up being closer to $10. Not sure if I'd go out of my way to come again given how busy it typically gets but was definitely worth a try!

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    Small interior, very limited indoor seating, but lots of outdoor seating. Great for pups!

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    Dirty Chai & Melon Matcha

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    Indoor seating area with a lot of nice natural light and views to the park beside the shop

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