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Blue Bottle Coffee

Coffee shopChicago, IL

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(882 reviews)

Quick info

+1 510-661-3510
313 W Wolf Point Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, United States
$10–20 · Reported by 45 people

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About Blue Bottle Coffee

Sitting right on the Chicago River, Blue Bottle Coffee is a coffee shop at 313 W Wolf Point Plaza in Chicago, with window bar seats that look out over the water and riverside tables reached from the Riverwalk in summer. Coffee drinks run from a cafe mocha to Craft Matcha and Ganache Hot Chocolate, with oat milk poured as the default, and the food side covers avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches and pastries across a menu of 58 items. Beans go home with customers too, from house blends and single origin to espresso and Craft Instant Coffee. The interior pairs wood and concrete in soft neutrals under plenty of natural light, with nooks suited to working or reading. Orders are placed at the counter, walk-in only, to eat in or carry out. Dogs are welcome, and the doors open daily.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Paid street parking · Difficult to find a space
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    High chairs available
  • Dietary
    Serves organic dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

58 dishes · mains $3–41
  • Blend Beans$25.50
  • Single Origin Beans$34.50
  • Craft Instant Coffee$3.50
  • Espresso Beans$25.50
  • Craft Matcha$40.50
  • Ganache Hot Chocolate$6.50
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Reviews

4.3/5
882 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention river view seating, avocado toast, café mocha and breakfast sandwiches.

5★
571
4★
141
3★
65
2★
44
1★
61

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the riverside setting, with light-filled windows, city views, and outdoor seating by the Riverwalk, and many describe it as a calm place to work, read, or people-watch from the window bar seating. Close behind is the coffee itself, with one calling a café mocha delicious and not too sweet, and others praising the breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Baristas are described as kind, warm, and fast. The main complaint concerns cost and consistency. One reviewer found the avocado toast bitter and the mocha underwhelming, and another calls the shop pricy, noting oat milk as the default. The same reviewer reports a cashier mix-up that turned a dine-in order into takeaway, and a table left uncleared with previous guests' dishes. A separate low review calls the visit a disappointment while still praising the location. Even so, that critical reviewer says the ambiance alone would bring them back to the river view.

Featured reviews

  • Kyuwon Lee
    “This Blue Bottle is awesome. Sitting just right by the Chicago river, the shop gets lots of sunlights and the gorgeous city view out from the windows. They also have some dozen seats or so, therefore you could usually find a table for yourself.”
  • Axel
    “Snow falling outside, warm cup in hand, and a quiet corner to work and read. Calm, focused atmosphere that makes time slow down in the best way. One of those places that turns bad weather into a reason to stay longer.”
  • Bethany
    “Such a cute coffee shop. Lots of space for co-working environment. Or you can just sit in people-watch with the bar-seating at the windows. The service was impeccable. The barista’s were very kind and warm and welcoming. They are also very fast. I got a café mocha and it was absolutely delicious. Not too sweet and perfectly warm.”
  • rebaz yousif
    “Blue Bottle Coffee stands out as a true gem for coffee lovers seeking a focused and high-quality café experience. From the moment you step inside, the commitment to a minimalist aesthetic is clear and effective.The design is a masterclass in calm, clean sophistication. With a palette of soft neutrals, natural materials like wood and concrete, and uncluttered spaces, it creates an atmosphere that feels both modern and serene. This intentional simplicity shifts the focus squarely to what matters most: the coffee and the people serving it.”
  • clémentine huertas
    “I love Blue Bottle cafes and coffee, but this one specifically is so well located! It’s by the river, the indoor space is bathed in light. There is an outdoor space to sit by the river, it’s so nice. They have good pastries too.”

Hours

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Highlights

“Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.”

  • Has fast service
  • Serves great coffee
  • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for popular for breakfast
  • Popular for good for solo dining
  • Popular for good for working on laptop

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Paid street parking
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed outside
  • Offers delivery
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  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
  • On-site services available
Offerings· 9
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves beer
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Dining options· 4
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
Facilities· 2
  • Has gender-neutral toilets
  • Has toilet
Accessibility· 2
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking· 1
  • Difficult to find a space
Highlights· 3
  • Has fast service
  • Serves great coffee
  • Has great tea selection
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Good for solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop
Atmosphere· 1
  • Trendy
Crowd· 1
  • Popular with tourists
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs available

Location

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Blue Bottle Coffee
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  • 0.6 mi$1–10

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  • 0.7 mi$10–20

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  • 1 mi$1–10Pastries

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