Blue Bottle Coffee, Studio City CA

I recently visited Blue Bottle Coffee and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. The Nola Shakerato, one of their iced coffee drinks, stood out as one of the best I’ve ever had - and believe me, I’ve had a lot. The flavors were perfectly balanced, leaving me craving more. Additionally, the savory Butternut Squash Scone was a delightful complement and a great recommendation by the courteous barista. However, the only downside to my entire visit was the small store size and very limited seating options. Despite that, the quality and flavors of the coffee and pastry were well worth the visit and I highly recommend this place for every coffee lover. You won’t be disappointed.

First, I didn't rate the food only because I didn't have any, but what I saw and smelled seemed GREAT! As for the coffee, I got a Cafe Latte with Almond milk and it was excellent. I get coffee everywhere I go and this cafe latte definitely had a different, "warmer" taste to it that made it stand out well! Everything else on the menu looked interesting too, and gives good reason to come back:) As for the store, it cozy, clean, well-lighted and staffed by friendly baristas who know their stuff! I got my coffee in no time and enjoyed the music and vibes while I waited! Literally, another customer came in while I waited and exclaimed, "I need another one! " and bought another drink right there! I'd say give it a shot if you never had, and not just because "you're in the area, " it's worth the drive! Thank you!

$6 for a small americano is a complete rip off to begin with; worse yet that it tasted more like dirty water than a decent cup of coffee. Absolutely not worth it. Don’t waste your time with this place. There’s plenty of better coffee options in the area, with a realistic price tag and better atmosphere & seating options (only 3-4 outdoor seats here in front of the trader joes parking lot).

Great coffee! The best fresh beans 2,3, sometimes 1 day from the roasting date. And from the store drinks I really enjoy New Orleans iced drink.

Make sure you are not in rush. Employees here move very slowly and make sure you wait extra:) coffee is great!

Nice location, ordered a matcha latte, it was decent. The service was okay only one customer service rep said hello the other just looked and said nothing. The only thing I’d say is they should look into other options besides paper cups for iced drinks. Not sure if that’s an intentional marketing strategy to not use plastic. But something to consider moving forward. I would likely not visit again.

I went there this morning to get coffee, was out front a little before 6 am. The hours posted on the door and on Google say they open every day at 6 am. The people working there showed up around 6 am and as they were walking in one turned to me and said, 'you know we don't open for another hour right? ' How does one know when a store opens, hmm? Well, the hours posted on the door of the business is usually a clue. I pointed at the hours on the door and the employee said "that hasn't been updated yet". I told her it said on Google the cafe opens at 6 am, she said "that hasn't been updated yet. " So, how bout updating your hours, Blue Bottle? I feel like this is something you would learn on day one of 'How to run a business 101' - Let people know when you're open.

$8 for a coffee but they couldn’t warm up my croissant in the toaster oven. It’s the rules. Apparently it’s only for bread…

One of the worst flat whites I’ve ever had. Typically blue bottle delivers quality coffee. But this was horrendous. Not to mention they don’t clean their portafilter between cups.

I used to go to this Blue Bottle location pretty often as it is also right by a Trader Joe’s. It is pretty minimalistic and a solid choice if you are looking to grab coffee to-go. This location is small and does not have any indoor seating. So, if you are looking for a place to sit down and get some work done, this Blue Bottle may not be the ideal location for you.

Like other Blue Bottle coffee shops, this location has pretty good iced lattes and they offer milk substitutes upon request. If you have not had milk substitutes before and you are interested in trying, I would recommend going with oat milk (which replicates the creaminess of regular milk) or almond milk (which has a bit of a nutty taste).

This is not an issue with this Blue Bottle in itself but I am not a huge fan of their savory pastries. If you are looking for a bite to eat, I would recommend their liege waffles, which are syrupy treats - fluffy in the inside and crispy on the outside.

Truth be told, I was disappointed in this place. There was not a good selection of flavors for their lattes. I paid a higher price for a smaller amount compared to what I would normally get at Starbucks or Coffee Bean. The staff was friendly, and I see potential in this place, but they really need to have a better selection of flavors for their coffees. That would be a start.