I love Blue Bottle Coffee, although I’m not always tolerant enough to stand in the line. But what’s this drink they call a gibraltar? Does anyone know? Thanks! (8 replies, last updated by grayelf May 30, 2008)

The attraction of Blue Bottle coffee is that his roast profile is not as highly roasted (burnt to my taste) as the norm for Peets and Starbucks, and therefore more of the varietal character of the coffee comes out, and because... (6 replies, last updated by HJ November 29, 2004)

serves instead. All have been excellent, some of the best coffee I’ve ever tasted. The man behind the cart, James Freeman, roasts, brews, and serves this exceptional coffee under the name of Blue Bottle Coffee, which he... (4 replies, last updated by Stanley Stephan May 4, 2003)

I am so happy I can now enjoy a Blue Bottle espresso and great chocolate and sit in a cafe and read for a while! I love the European hot chocolate, too. It’s dark and non-dairy, very satisfying. Cinnamon hot chocolate cake is... (2 replies, last updated by lqf February 25, 2005)

really happy to see an artisinal “explosion” of gourmet items like coffee or cheeses. Now to the espresso, Blue Bottle pulls the shots “ristretto”, I loved the creamy texture of the shots, it was almost... (17 replies, last updated by nooodles June 23, 2005)

I was at Blue Bottle Coffee at the Ferry Building. I tried the machiato, and the “Gibralter,” which is a super-short cappuccino/latte (photos #1 and #2). Their espresso is excellent: rich and complex. I noticed that... (3 replies, last updated by bbulkow July 31, 2009)

Does anyone know where I can find Blue Bottle whole coffee beans today near the Financial District or North Beach? Surely they must be sold at the Ferry Building but no luck yet. (7 replies, last updated by Dan Wodarcyk December 23, 2008)

A small cafe called Golden Bean, in the Rohnert Park Double Tree shopping zone, across from Mary’s Pizza, serves Blue Bottle and has it for sale by the pound. The woman in charge, Leosara, is lovely. She made me a delicious... (0 replies, last updated by lamoufette February 14, 2008)

My husband has been cooped up for 2 years writing his master’s thesis. He just turned in a rough draft and this will be his first free weekend day! We are dying to try the new Blue Bottle Cafe, but are also looking for some... (6 replies, last updated by Paul H April 5, 2008)

The Blue Bottle Coffee Company kiosk opened for business today in Hayes Valley. We swung by to have a great cappucino and one of their drip coffees that they are so well known for. They have been testing out a few special blends... (16 replies, last updated by Celeste March 3, 2005)

On my way to the Marin Market this mornig I noticed food booths in front of the Ferry Plaza, so I pulled up to the curb and stopped. Blue Bottle coffee is selling there on Sunday mornings. There is an excellent previous post on... (3 replies, last updated by Gary Soup May 26, 2003)

He’s no longer working the sunday market, but he is at the Berkeley market on Tuesdays and Sat. The new Dona Tomas opening on 4th St. will feature Blue Bottle as will the Frog Hollow Farm shop at the Ferry Building,... (10 replies, last updated by SLRossi June 27, 2003)

I thought I should share this news with CHers. I just discovered a coffee kiosk on Ritchie near Townsend (between 3rd and 4th) that uses Blue Bottle Coffee! They made a perfect, delicious cappuccino for me. My only gripe is that... (2 replies, last updated by Shane Greenwood September 14, 2008)

reviews about Blue Bottle coffee, I headed over to the Ferry Building to pick up my very own bag. When I got there, I found out that Frog Hollow only carries 2 or 3 blends at any given time, and none of them were the ones... (11 replies, last updated by Food Tyrant January 21, 2005)

I’m desperately searching for a coffee that is as good as my San Francisco Blue Bottle - Does anyone know of a place that’s similar? I am searching for the best Coffe LA has to offer, and I’m willing to drive to... (11 replies, last updated by Gusto September 21, 2007)