UPDATED REVIEW: I tried this place again as my usual coffee place was closed for the day. There was again a long wait, but this time it was because there were a good number of customers and only two staff members working. I got their winter latte special. It is flavored with juniper berries so it tasted unusual and I enjoyed the hot drink more than I’d enjoyed my iced latte over the summer. But half an hour after opening they had already sold out of a number of food options. This place still strikes me as understaffed and generally not very well managed. However at least my drink was better this time.
ORIGINAL REVIEW: I stopped in here just after they opened. The employee who took my order was friendly but there was then a long wait for my drink although there were almost no other customers. When I was served it, I received an iced cappuccino in a small hot-coffee cup (which made it somewhat difficult to drink) and I could tell by the way the ice kept heavily clunking against the lid that there was a ton of ice in it. The cappuccino was decent but not great, and their drinks are expensive. I am newly living in this neighborhood but after my experience I haven’t returned.
Updated from previous review on 2024-07-04
Joseph Moran
The coffee is very good. But $7.50 for a cold brew is a little nuts. You can get a comparable pour for <5$ at other local spots in a few block radius. Pricing is outrageous.
Fuchan
I like Blue bottle for reading/studying purposes. It has a chill and modern atmosphere, there is free Wifi, it's close to MIT and the coffee quality is good. One aspect that is bothering me however, is how every time I ask for a mug or glass (reusable container), I still get my coffee served in a paper cup. Not only does the paper cup ruin the taste of the coffee, but more importantly, we are creating more trash that ends up in our environment. For sustainability this is really unfortunate, especially in a city that tries to be more environmentally friendly. And that at a significantly higher than average price (6-7$ for a cup of coffee, not including tips!!)
Vegetarian options: Baked goods
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Riccardo Fiorista
I always make fond memories whenever I visit as it’s the only place in the wider Boston area which is slower than the red line - really impressive. If the baristas would talk a bit more it would become a standup comedy club. At least it’s expensive so you really savor your stuff once you get it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Jacob Adamczyk
Best coffee in the area
Hemanth Yalamanchili
Decent coffee, almost feels like dunkin but expensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Eric Chiu
This specialty cafe is located near MIT. In addition to Italian espresso, it also offers hand-brewed coffee. The takeaway Three Africas blend is delicious and slightly sour, perfect for waking up in the afternoon. The environment in the store is clear and comfortable, and there are also cakes and snacks, suitable for lunch time.
This nice cafe is located near MIT. In addition to Italian espresso, it also offers hand-brewed coffee. The takeaway Three Africas blend is delicious and slightly sour, perfect for waking up in the afternoon. The environment in the store is clear and comfortable , and there are also cakes and snacks, suitable for lunch time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
YG Ghim
I had macchiato in my two consecutive visits, which turned out disappointing. The espresso itself was not that bad but my macchiatos had no trace of latte art, with subpar milk foam, and the mug looked dirty on both occasions. I guess the baristas didn’t put much effort on my drinks even though the coffee shop was not busy during my visits. These days, there are tons of better coffee shops out there with much lower price tags.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Paolo Cuvi
Not a single plug in 2024, really?
Samuel Crisp
The wafel and iced NOLA were great. Food was made fresh but didn’t wait more than 5 minutes on a Wednesday morning. Iced coffee was smooth and cold without being iced into an icee like Starbucks. Great chicory coffee notes
UPDATED REVIEW: I tried this place again as my usual coffee place was closed for the day. There was again a long wait, but this time it was because there were a good number of customers and only two staff members working. I got their winter latte special. It is flavored with juniper berries so it tasted unusual and I enjoyed the hot drink more than I’d enjoyed my iced latte over the summer. But half an hour after opening they had already sold out of a number of food options. This place still strikes me as understaffed and generally not very well managed. However at least my drink was better this time. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I stopped in here just after they opened. The employee who took my order was friendly but there was then a long wait for my drink although there were almost no other customers. When I was served it, I received an iced cappuccino in a small hot-coffee cup (which made it somewhat difficult to drink) and I could tell by the way the ice kept heavily clunking against the lid that there was a ton of ice in it. The cappuccino was decent but not great, and their drinks are expensive. I am newly living in this neighborhood but after my experience I haven’t returned. Updated from previous review on 2024-07-04
The coffee is very good. But $7.50 for a cold brew is a little nuts. You can get a comparable pour for <5$ at other local spots in a few block radius. Pricing is outrageous.
I like Blue bottle for reading/studying purposes. It has a chill and modern atmosphere, there is free Wifi, it's close to MIT and the coffee quality is good. One aspect that is bothering me however, is how every time I ask for a mug or glass (reusable container), I still get my coffee served in a paper cup. Not only does the paper cup ruin the taste of the coffee, but more importantly, we are creating more trash that ends up in our environment. For sustainability this is really unfortunate, especially in a city that tries to be more environmentally friendly. And that at a significantly higher than average price (6-7$ for a cup of coffee, not including tips!!)
Vegetarian options: Baked goods
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
I always make fond memories whenever I visit as it’s the only place in the wider Boston area which is slower than the red line - really impressive. If the baristas would talk a bit more it would become a standup comedy club. At least it’s expensive so you really savor your stuff once you get it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Best coffee in the area
Decent coffee, almost feels like dunkin but expensive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
This specialty cafe is located near MIT. In addition to Italian espresso, it also offers hand-brewed coffee. The takeaway Three Africas blend is delicious and slightly sour, perfect for waking up in the afternoon. The environment in the store is clear and comfortable, and there are also cakes and snacks, suitable for lunch time.
This nice cafe is located near MIT. In addition to Italian espresso, it also offers hand-brewed coffee. The takeaway Three Africas blend is delicious and slightly sour, perfect for waking up in the afternoon. The environment in the store is clear and comfortable , and there are also cakes and snacks, suitable for lunch time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I had macchiato in my two consecutive visits, which turned out disappointing. The espresso itself was not that bad but my macchiatos had no trace of latte art, with subpar milk foam, and the mug looked dirty on both occasions. I guess the baristas didn’t put much effort on my drinks even though the coffee shop was not busy during my visits. These days, there are tons of better coffee shops out there with much lower price tags.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Not a single plug in 2024, really?
The wafel and iced NOLA were great. Food was made fresh but didn’t wait more than 5 minutes on a Wednesday morning. Iced coffee was smooth and cold without being iced into an icee like Starbucks. Great chicory coffee notes
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Atmosphere: 5
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Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
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