"Stopped in for a quick treat and walked out feeling ripped off. One affogato, one matcha latte, and two pastries came out to $35 plus tip, which already sets expectations high. Unfortunately, the affogato was the breaking point. The ice cream had visible ice crystals and tasted cheap, closer to something pulled from a freezer at a grocery store than a premium dessert. For that price, it should be smooth, rich, and indulgent. This was none of those. The matcha was fine but unremarkable, and the pastries did nothing to justify the cost. Overall, it felt like paying luxury prices for very average, sometimes below-average quality. Definitely not worth it. Not nice experience, full of people standing up waiting for you to leave to use the dirty table."

"Blue Bottle Coffee was an excellent experience. I ordered an iced latte with oat milk and it was truly delicious—balanced, smooth, and perfectly prepared. Very different from my visit in Boston a few months ago; this one really lived up to the brand’s reputation. The atmosphere is inviting, the service was great, and I definitely recommend it. Worth the stop!"

"Great Coffee, Not-So-Great Service Excellent coffee — rich, smooth, and definitely worth the hype. Unfortunately, the staff weren’t very friendly today. Not sure if it was just an off day, but there were a few moments during the visit that felt a bit unpleasant. That said, the coffee itself totally made up for it. Just be ready to spend around $7–$8 per cup. Pricey, but honestly, the quality delivers."

"Coffee was delicious as always! In my experience, it never misses. My only negative with this location is there is so little seating area… they might as well just make it a “to go” only spot."

"Consistently great coffee, The best in Chicago so far during oir visit, it is on par with what we get in New Zealand and Australia. Friendly, polite staff Make sure you visit"