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09/24/2026
With Giant Steps, John Coltrane pushed harmony in new directions, bringing distinct notes together to create something entirely his own.
We take the same approach to coffee. Our Signature Blends celebrate the art of blending, finding harmony and contrast between distinct coffees to create something new.
Giant Steps, named after Coltrane’s landmark album, layers deep cocoa with sweeter notes of toasted marshmallow and graham cracker.
Find your note in our Signature Blends.
Every blend needs a strong foundation.
Hayes Valley Espresso is the darker side of our Signature Blends, built around deep chocolate and brown sugar sweetness, with a full body designed to hold its own as espresso.
Bold, steady, and composed with purpose.
Find your note in our Signature Blends.
A good composition isn’t always about perfect harmony. Sometimes it’s the contrast that makes it interesting.
Bella Donovan brings that idea to our Signature Blends, pairing rich chocolate with bright, jammy blueberry for a blend that’s both familiar and unexpected.
Different notes, better together.
Find your note in our Signature Blends.
09/16/2026
Crafted with precision. Shaped by improvisation.
Introducing our Coltrane Cold Foam, a fresh interpretation of our Giant Steps blend, shaped by the expressive spirit of jazz. Slowly cold brewed to reveal its deepest chocolatey notes, then topped with velvety vanilla chicory cold foam and freshly grated Okinawan black sugar.
Available for a limited time at Blue Bottle cafes across the U.S.
09/16/2026
For us, coffee and jazz have always shared a rhythm: precise in craft, expressive in every interpretation.
That idea has shaped Blue Bottle since the beginning. Our Signature Blend, Giant Steps, was named after John Coltrane’s groundbreaking album. This coffee’s roast profile is not unlike his visionary jazz, with smooth, chocolatey bass notes and sweet, divergent riffs.
This month, in honor of Coltrane’s centennial, we’re returning to where it all began with a month of jazz, celebrating the music that inspired us and continues to move culture forward.
Music Credit:
Dosojin No Uta
Kyoto Jazz Sextet
09/16/2026
This month marks one hundred years
of John Coltrane.
Throughout his life, Coltrane transformed jazz again and again. With Giant Steps, he pushed harmony to its limits, creating a progression so demanding it remains a proving ground for musicians today. His work continued to evolve, opening new possibilities for what music could express.
That spirit of continual transformation has stayed with us since the beginning. We named our Giant Steps blend after the Coltrane record we returned to again and again. It continues to remind us that craft is never finished and that every creation can become the starting point for a new interpretation.
On his centennial, we celebrate a musician who never stopped searching and whose music still asks us to listen differently.
Photo Credit: Bob Thiele. License courtesy of Jowcol Music LLC.
09/14/2026
Fall has officially arrived in our cafes.
Our seasonal culinary menu features warming fall flavors like pumpkin spice, honey sage, maple pecan, and cranberry orange.
We’re also celebrating the return of our beloved Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pound Cake, alongside fresh new additions like our Overnight Oats and a Yogurt Parfait.
Check our app to see what’s available near you.
09/08/2026
What does the future of coffee taste like?
Our newest limited-release Studio Blend — Beyond Arabica — explores this question unlike any coffee we’ve ever offered. This blend showcases coffee’s remarkable biodiversity, working alongside pioneering producers that are redefining what specialty-grade non-Arabica coffees can be.
🇮🇳The rare Excelsa component of this blend comes to us from South India Coffee Company. Lead by Akshay Dashrath and Komal Sable, SICC works with farms in the Coorg region to bring rare, climate-resilient Excelsa into the specialty spotlight.
🇻🇳The Canephora (Robusta) component comes to us from Great Cherry in Vietnam. They focus on producing high quality Robusta while advocating for producer equity and fair market pricing.
09/04/2026
Our newest Signature Origin, Costa Rica Tarrazú La Lia Black Honey, comes from Luis Alberto and Oscar Adolfo Monge. These brothers were pioneers of Costa Rica’s micromill movement, and their dedication to quality and innovation continues to shape the country’s coffee story.
We chose this Black Honey lot for its vibrant, fruit-forward profile. By leaving most of the coffee’s natural mucilage intact during processing, La Lia coaxes out layers of strawberry jam, blackberry, and caramelized sweetness in an expressive, beautifully balanced cup.
Bring home a bag of this limited-release coffee, or try it expertly prepared by a barista in our cafes.
09/03/2026
Our new home in Palo Alto is officially open. Join us at our University Avenue cafe just across the street from our old Varsity Theatre location.
Set inside an iconic brutalist tower, the cafe interior translates bold architectural grids into warm tactile details. A structured yet inviting space.
Stop by to and enjoy your favorite drink and explore the brand-new space.
525 University Ave.
Suite 103
Palo Alto, CA 94301
6am - 7am Everyday
09/02/2026
Our newest limited-release blend, Beyond Arabica, isn’t just a unique flavor profile—it’s a glimpse into coffee’s future.
Crafted entirely without Arabica, this blend combines fruit-forward Excelsa from our friends at South India Coffee Company (South India Coffee Company) with a full-bodied Canephora from Great Cherry (Great Cherry) in Vietnam. It’s a rare taste of coffee’s remarkable biodiversity.
This unique whole bean offering pairs beautifully with milk and will also be available on bar as a cappuccino or espresso in select cafes. Stop by your local cafe today.
09/01/2026
The Cafe Edit
As the mornings grow crisp, fall calls us to repose. To savor the comforting warmth of a pour over, return to familiar routines, and find comfort in the quiet details of the day. We hope you stop by and enjoy some of those cherished moments with us this season.
Kiyosumi - Tokyo
Jackson Square - San Francisco
Shinsaibashi - Osaka
Paragon - Singapore
Umeda Chayamachi - Osaka
Union Market - Washington, D.C.
Umeda Chayamachi - Osaka
EmQuartier - Bangkok
Wolf Point - Chicago
08/31/2026
Fall invites a quieter rhythm and more structured days. Embrace the art of slow living with matcha and hōjicha — two teas crafted for moments of focus and restoration.
Whether you prefer the bright, verdant notes of matcha or the comforting roasted profile of hōjicha, start a ritual worth pausing for. Subscribe and enjoy your favorite teas delivered straight to your door.
08/26/2026
Make cafe-quality microfoam, right on your countertop. The upgraded Subminimal NanoFoamer delivers smooth, velvety milk texture without the need for a commercial steam wand — and now features a rechargeable design. Simply choose your preferred nanoscreen, churn for twenty seconds to create silky microfoam, and pour your morning masterpiece. It’s also ideal for making our cloud-like cold foam — a perfect topping for almost any drink.
08/25/2026
Not quite ready to give up ice, but already craving the flavors of fall? Keep cool while leaning into the season with our seasonal iced drinks — the Iced Miso Caramel Latte and Miso Caramel Shakerato. All the comforting, warm-spiced flavor of fall served over ice. Cozy, but cold.
Grab a bottle of our exclusive Miso Caramel Syrup and craft your own cozy-cold creations all season long. Stop by your local cafe or shop online.
08/21/2026
Our limited-edition Studio Grey Dripper returns in an exclusive colorway inspired by our Studio line of coffees — extraordinary releases that celebrate innovation, precision, and exceptional flavor. Engineered exclusively for Blue Bottle, it brings thoughtful design to every pour over.
Pair it with our Tokyo Kissa Studio Blend for a brewing ritual that highlights the coffee’s expressive character from first bloom to final sip.
Available for a limited time, while supplies last.
08/19/2026
Our latest Exceedingly Rare release, Vietnam Quang Tri 96B Excelsa Natural, invites you to experience the evolving possibilities of Vietnamese specialty coffee.
Grown by our longtime partners at 96B, this coffee showcases Excelsa — a distinct coffee species that makes up less than 1% of the world’s coffee production. While Arabica and Robusta dominate most conversations about coffee, producers like 96B are revealing the remarkable potential of Excelsa through thoughtful cultivation and meticulous processing.
A 120-hour anaerobic natural process brings out an intensely jammy profile layered with papaya, mango, and blueberry jam, finishing with a lingering stevia-like sweetness and a full body.
Order it online or try it on bar at select cafes:
West Coast
- Pacific Heights
- Piedmont
- B Street
- Abbot Kinney
- South Beverly
East Coast
- Hudson Yards
- Midtown East
- Rockefeller
- Wolf Point
08/14/2026
As summer gives way to fall, we’re saying goodbye to a seasonal favorite: Golden Hour.
At the heart of this summer blend is a carbonic-macerated Rwanda component from Bwishaza Cooperative, home to the Kungahara Women’s Group, a community of more than 200 women farmers.
As 2026 marks the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we’re celebrating the women whose knowledge, care, and dedication help shape the coffees we love.
Savor Golden Hour while it’s here — available while supplies last.
08/13/2026
Back to your routine? Make time for something worth looking forward to.
Reward yourself with a break and cool off with our seasonal Iced Miso Caramel Latte or Miso Caramel Shakerato, crafted with slow-extracted Kyoto-Style Espresso for a smooth, balanced sip designed for ice.
Whether you’re heading back to the office, campus, or your favorite workspace, find your next coffee break at a Blue Bottle cafe.
08/05/2026
Your new fall addiction has arrived. Our Miso Caramel Latte reimagines the classic salted caramel profile with umami-rich red miso and toasted sugar for a layered, balanced sip that’s comforting, complex, and made for cozy season.
Sip it hot, or try it as an iced latte or seasonal Shakerato, both made with slow-extracted Kyoto-Style Espresso.
Address
4577 La Jolla Village Drive, Ste 1210
San Diego, CA
92122
To reach La Jolla Village Drive in San Diego using public transport, you can take a bus or trolley to the Westfield UTC Transit Center. From there, walk north along La Jolla Village Drive until you reach the coffee shop.
If driving, take Interstate 5 and exit at La Jolla Village Drive. Head west towards the Westfield UTC mall and continue past it until you see the coffee shop on your left. There are several parking options available - you can park in the lot directly in front of the coffee shop or use the nearby parking structures at the mall.
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Blue Bottle Coffee on La Jolla Village Drive in San Diego is a must-visit for coffee lovers. With a focus on quality and sustainability, Blue Bottle Coffee offers a range of delicious coffee blends that are sure to satisfy any palate. The Qiantan cafe in Shanghai is a testament to their commitment to creating unique and inviting spaces for their customers. Collaborating with Keiji Ashizawa Design, the cafe seamlessly integrates modern architecture into the surrounding green space, providing a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city. Their Colombia Los Vascos blend is a fan favorite, capturing the rich flavors of Colombia's terroir with juicy citrus and caramel sweetness. Whether you're looking for an iced or hot coffee, Blue Bottle Coffee has got you covered. So why not take your coffee outside and enjoy it in the sun at one of their many locations?
