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A place · Cafe · Upper West Side · on 1 of my list

Blue Bottle Coffee.

Worth it, says Antonina. If you find yourself in need of a strong cup, make a beeline towards Blue Bottle Coffee for the best coffee on the Upper West Side.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best coffee on the Upper West Side
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Worth it
  • Address279 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Blue Bottle Coffee hails from San Francisco, a city respected for its mastery of coffee. You’ll find Blue Bottle all over. Specializing in pour-overs, Blue Bottle Coffee has mastered every caffeinated drink you can think of.

From foamy lattes, airy cappuccinos to vibrant iced Americanos, everything is exceptional. If you find yourself in need of a strong cup, make a beeline towards Blue Bottle Coffee for the best coffee on the Upper West Side.

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Blue Bottle Coffee

Upper West Side