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Bluestone Lane Union Square Coffee Shop
685 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
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Bluestone Lane Union Square Coffee Shop
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Ma
Review №1

Excellent coffee, by far the best Market Street had to offer. The avocado toast was very generous with their toppings, though lacked salt. The coffee came pretty close to perfection for me in terms of depth of flavour and preparation. Service was a bit curt, but speedy. One star off for the pricing and the minimum 18% tip - too much for the serving size. My coffee was smaller than expected.

Mi
Review №2

Definitely do not stop in if you need to get a quick espresso. Only two staff members were there and only one of them was actually helping customers causing a long line after our order. The man was taking orders and making coffee which made the wait longer than necessary. Unfortunately after waiting more than 15 minutes we had to leave to make an appointment, and list the money we’d paid for coffee and tea.

pe
Review №3

I ordered a salad and it was covered with rancid avocado. I scooped it off and ate the rest of the salad which was fine. After my meal I showed the avo to an employee, she dismissed me, said that “is how it is” and there was nothing she could do. Then repeatedly spoke over the top of me with “thank you” while I was trying to say you serve that avocado. rude. I have spent over $1000 at bluestone (avery lane) & had nothing but pleasant food & service. Don’t eat here & on principal, walk the 1min up market st and buy your coffee at blue bottle - it’s very good.

Ak
Review №4

I had a mocha and granola with yogurt which were both good. I wanted to try out the toast but wasn’t going to drop $10+ on avocado toast :/ But lovely cafe for breakfast and a quick coffee

Sh
Review №5

Old review: Decent coffee shop that serves classic macchiato, and serves coffee beans too.

Ch
Review №6

Sure would be nice to be acknowledged when walking in or even during ordering on the touchscreen. Two employees clearly focused on tasks rather than customer service.

Tr
Review №7

I love the coffee here. The staff always takes care of me. They basically start making my order when they see me at the door.

Mi
Review №8

I’m an Aussie based in NYC and thought Bluestone Lane would be a safe bet from breakfast. What a disappointment. Similar to the review below the service was shocking (at one point the ladies behind the counter didn’t even look at us when answering a question about the payment screen). The protein bowl was just a bunch of ingredients thrown together, and the avocado toast was average - all served in unnecessary packaging when other cafes around the city are back to using crockery and cutlery. Sad to see this.

Fa
Review №9

Came here for breakfast on a weekday and loved it. You can either get take out or enjoy table service. The place has a lot of natural light and is nicely decorated. The avocado toast with added poached egg that I had was fresh and super tasty. Good coffee and friendly service.

Ca
Review №10

Australian visiting from MelbourneEDIT: I went back and the coffee was awesome. Maybe the morning barista was tired?It was hard to find a place that served a flat white but I found it! It was probably more like a latte but I was okay with it. The beans weren’t the greatest, but it was better than Starbucks. My biggest complaint is that the smashed avo came in a box which made it hard to eat... the toast was a little soggy...I don’t mind that it’s small, similar to a hole in the wall cafe in Melbourne. I’m no expert on this but it feels like a little more sitting room could be made if you moved the fridge behind the counter?

As
Review №11

The food is amazing, but the customer service is severely lacking here. Just ordering seemed like an inconvenience to the girls behind the counter today and they were extremely rude. Learn how to treat people better. I won’t ever return to this location.

Ke
Review №12

One of the best coffees I’ve had in San Francisco.Delicious selection of local pastries from Neighbor Bakehouse in Potrero Hill, but don’t forget to try their food menu - including Aussie classics like Avocado Toast, Salmon Toast, classic B&E Roll (Bacon & Egg), or have a go of some toast (if you’re keen, they even have Vegemite!).Open on weekends all day which is a gem in this part of town.

Av
Review №13

First time at Bluestone and definitely not my last. Very impressed by the neat ambiance and a good Capacino. Also going back to try some of their coffee beans!!

Ch
Review №14

Great Australian-like coffee shop. Flat white is well made and they also serve avocado toastie.

Da
Review №15

Excellent place to get coffee. The staff is very nice and friendly.

Tr
Review №16

Coffee was okay here, not sure if I had a bad one since I’ve been to the other bluestone lane and really liked it. I’ll give it another shot, but I wasn’t too impressed

W
Review №17

Fabulous coffee and get the raspberry hazelnut croissant!

Pe
Review №18

Great coffee, brekky, and space.Minus 2 ⭐ for the BS Facebook login to get WiFI.TL;DR: use non-Facebook login option and dont fill in the fields, you dont have to.Bluestone automatically posts on your page (-1⭐), and harvests unreasonable private info (-1⭐), such as: DOB, email, list of friends, gender, your likes, where you live.

Em
Review №19

I moved from NYC to SF 8 months ago & I was over the moon when I saw that one of my favorite cafes was going to be following me here! I made it in a few days after they opened & the decor was as Instagram-ably adorable, the coffee as delicious & the avocado toast as perfect as I’d grown accustomed to from my Bluestone Lane experiences in NYC! I seriously hope they open up a shop closer to where I live in the Richmond, but for now, I’ll take a Lyft line across town because... WORTH IT!! Love you, Bluestone Lane!!! 💛💙💛

A.
Review №20

I came here on a Sunday morning. The staff is incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable. As their coffee is Australian based, its wonderful that they have context, answers, and more insight on their products. If you are looking for a Starbucks fix, this is not the place: no Frappuccinos, no flavor shots, no Blended drinks--which is not a bad thing, just something to be aware of. After drinking the coffee here youll start to notice how a lot of coffee shops are just watering down their coffee.My friend and I had:-a cold brew (excellent, boldm and strong),-a Chai latte (delicious and not overly sweet)-2 milo shots (Nestlé chocolate milk)-Avocado toast (flavorful. The inclusion of red pepper flakes was surprisingly delicious)-Salmon toast (straightforward and yummy)If you are in the area, definitely give this place a try as you will not be disappointed

Wi
Review №21

The best of all the best coffee shop in town. I found this incredible place by accident, and I am very happy that I was able to visit this place. I have no doubt about visiting this place at all. The people who accommodate me was extremely awesome and effective for their jobs. I never thought this coffee shop would melt my heart. Kudos!

Di
Review №22

Nice place. Good coffee, awesome avocado toast and salmon toast.

An
Review №23

Not the friendliest customer service but the coffee and banana toast was yummy!

Li
Review №24

Great spot for coffee, especially the flat white. Breakfast is decently tasty yet simple.

Bi
Review №25

Friendliest baristas in downtown San Francisco by a long shot. Sam took the time to explain the entire menu, which includes a number of uniquely Australian options. Their espresso-based drinks are richer and smoother than Blue Bottle, and the happy atmosphere keeps me coming back every afternoon. Bluestone has replaced all other options as my daily stop for afternoon caffeination.

Ma
Review №26

Friendly service making real coffee to the style and standard expected in australian coffee shops. Highly recommended for when youve grown tired of an Americano coffee and want something better.

Ad
Review №27

Really great coffee, similar to what Australians would be used to. Service was a little slow even though there were few customers. But coffee tasted great!

Mi
Review №28

The app allowed me to redeem a reward here that this location was unable to fulfill.

Ir
Review №29

Really beautiful coffee! Enjoy it while you take a walk around those gorgeous San Francisco neighborhoods!

Ti
Review №30

Fantastic coffee (Ive had the long black) and the salmon toast tastes great. The staff is very friendly and prizes are okay. Will come back!

Ma
Review №31

Great, hearty toasts for the morning. The staff is really friendly. The chai is on the sweeter side and more of a sweet chai latte than a chai.

Ir
Review №32

Great toast! A lovely spot to wait until MOMA opens. The coffee was meh (unfortunately).

So
Review №33

For any Melbournians (or just people who appreciate a decent cup of coffee), this is the place for you.The avacado toast is a bit different (see the chilli flakes), but still pretty good.

St
Review №34

I really reccommend getting your coffee here. Its a mixture of columbia, brazilian and eiropean coffee. I order the mocha smoothies. Definitely coming back.

Vi
Review №35

Good strong mocha. Very comparable to blue bottle. Love small mum pop shops like this that sprout up around the city.

Mi
Review №36

We walked in on a Sunday. The store had an awful sweat smell, it was very pungent, so we didnt stay. Staff is friendly and their flat white was delicious though.

Me
Review №37

I love to find a place with great coffee in the US, not many places know how to do a good flatwhite but bluestone lane does! I havent tried the food so cant comment but it looks good. Very busy place so I recommend takeout.

Tu
Review №38

Friendly staff, awesome chai latte. Try the avocado toast

Ch
Review №39

Delicious avo on toast, coffee and croissants

Ha
Review №40

Avocado Toast yummy, nice to go packing!

So
Review №41

Poor service . Many items out of stock. Did I say rude service?

Ma
Review №42

Its cute but if Im paying 7$ for a large iced latte with oat milk I want to fall in love with the drink. The staff is super nice though.

An
Review №43

Not sure if its covid, but service and food quality was not what I have previously experienced.

CH
Review №44

No friendly services, gave paper cup for lunch in .Avocado tastes so so, if u looking for great coffee & brunch.. no a suggestion

Ph
Review №45

Try the Smashed Avo Toast and a Flat White :)

CH
Review №46

Good place to start a day.

Gr
Review №47

Tasty, but a bit small, hot chocolate and friendly service.Pricing and labeling is very confusing though. There are two sizes for hot chocolate, but only the price for one is listed.Pet peeve: they also feel that customers should pay for their employees health care, not their employer.

Sc
Review №48

Cold Brew all the way and if they dont offer pour over dont try a different selection...

Ki
Review №49

What a lovely, cozy little cafe! Great range of menu options across both the sweet and savory spectrums. Delicious coffee artfully crafted. Decor was warm and welcoming with plenty of seating options. The raspberry croissant was one of the most delicious pastries Ive ever eaten! Would definitely come back again and hang out for a while for a peaceful and leisurely weekend breakfast.

Er
Review №50

Capps are super good!

Xi
Review №51

Service is good, environment is good. However the cappuccino didn’t taste good. It tasted like nothing, can’t feel the aroma from coffee beans, or milk.

Ch
Review №52

A friend of mine took me to here to try turmeric coffee for the first time which technically is not made from coffee beans but instead a combination of almond milk and turmeric, served hot and with a touch of added spice atop. It was excellent. All the great benefits of turmeric in a tasty beverage, I was happy. I also tried the beet coffee which was quite good. Lastly, their breakfast and lunch menu items look incredible. Ill definitely be back to try some of those.

Lu
Review №53

Two thumbs up for this place. Prices were decent. Food is like a place in Baltimore I loved.

Va
Review №54

Delicious toast and outstanding service.

Al
Review №55

This place is amazing Romeo she rocks. I love it that she remembers what I ordered 2 weeks ago. My new coffee spot to support.

As
Review №56

This place is becoming my favorite coffee place in the area. Apart from having an amazing awesome coffee option, the staff here is very good and is always ready to help you. They have a decent place to sit and good eating options. Both there plain croissants and chocolate croissants are to die for! depending on my mood, I go for there Magic or my usual double espresso. You cannot go wrong with what you pick. I have tried bringing the coffee home also for my espresso machine and it tastes amazing! MUST TRY!

Sa
Review №57

Very rude stuff

Zo
Review №58

I was impressed with their peppermint tea. Real tea that is brewed with really hot water with lots of flavor - just like it is suppose to. So glad I did not buy tea in Starbucks and drink that colored water. I also had their almond butter and raspberry jam multigrain toast, and it was tasty, good quality bread. Not cheap 3.5$ toast and 3.5$ medium tea, but I was happy to pay for the quality. Service was good as well. Would come back.

HO
Review №59

Tasty food with a simple menu & well presented. Clean and tidy environment.The only question I have is whether the staff do get all the tips? They dont take cash and when they take your order and card payment you get presented with a screen which asks you if you want to tip, I think, 15/20/25 percent of the order.Not so sure about this system, as I dont know if the staff get all the tips as its a card payment only system. If the staff do get all the tips, then they have the potential to make a fortune, as there is an implied pressure, from the screen, to tip as you have to press it whilst standing in front of the staff placing your order and ahead of seeing any real service!If the staff do not get all the tips and a part of it just goes to the company behind bluestone(so you are just paying more) then is that fair to the public?I am sure the staff know the answer. That all said its not cheap, but it is tasty.

Me
Review №60

Good coffee and a nice sandwich the egg is a good addition to the avocado toast. would recommend 👍

St
Review №61

This place has amazing customer service. Workers were friendly and helpful. I couldn’t decide so they gave me a sample of both! Cold brew is ok but the Golden latte with almond milk is excellent!

Ge
Review №62

We walked from Pier 39 to grab a coffee and a bag of beans as we are travelling around and thought beans to go would be great for those times when we are not in the vicinity. The coffee was its usual standard, but when i asked for beans ground for a plunger, they explained that the Front St. store seel beans, but does not grind beans. Further, if we’d walk another 10 minutes to the Market St cafe they would grind our beans “free of charge”! Really? This the first coffee shop I’ve come across that will sell me beans but refuses to grind them to order. Very disappointed!

Jo
Review №63

I had been to one other location and had a nice experience. Had great toast and espresso this morning to eat-in but was disappointed when everything came to go. When I went to discard the excessively large box and cup both the trash and recycling bin were filled with them. Staff was friendly.

An
Review №64

If youre looking for genuinely quality coffee, this is the place to go. I would rate it over Blue Bottle and Four Barrel, which previously I would have said were the best coffee shops in SF.Also does great food - I highly recommend the avo smash (add on feta and egg!) or one of the pastries they have on offer. Plenty of options for non coffee drinkers too, such as turmeric lattes and the like.

Al
Review №65

Im Albertino and I represent district B-6 of SF and beyond. Most people say how did you get a job like that? Well, the days of what you know are long gone, its who you know now. I got word of Bluestone Lane coming to SF in March of this year, but didnt spilled the beans. Half a year went by and Front St location finally open. This isnt the only one, in fact theyre pushing for five locations city wide and I know of three confirmed. Now, I just got my first taste of Australian coffee and judging from first sip I know its good beans. My cappuccino went down smooth with equal parts foamed and steamed milk. No bitter or burnt bean taste just clean silky smooth from first sip to last drop. Ceramic mug had traces of foamed milk stuck on its side. Good indication of well-made espresso. Service is efficient and wait time is reduced due to its cashless POS system.

Jo
Review №66

Coffee is mediocre at best ... If I was in Sydney I would have chucked it..Staff are polite and friendly..Another store not taking cash even though it is legal tender...Will not be going back...

Or
Review №67

I had the salmon toast. It was worth the $9. I know $9 for toast?! But yes worth it. They have friendly service. I was there for a breakfast meeting and they made sure we had what we needed and didnt bother us. Which I feel for is important. The only down side is the tables ag against the walls are close together. It was a tight fit for me to move into and out of my seat.

Al
Review №68

I wanted to like this place so bad. Went originally because they are listed as an Oatly oat milk vendor. They ended up using Pacific brand oat milk that contains Gellan Gum in it and its not that yummy. They were out of avocado, which was there toast menu item I wanted. Settled for the salmon gluten free toast. $1 upgrade for oat milk, $2 upgrade for gluten free toast, not worth $18. Absurd amount of packaging for the salmon toast, maybe thats why is costs so much. Took over 10 minutes for my toast to be done and there was maybe one person ahead of me. Staff was not the most warm and welcoming. Happy I tried it but will not return to this location.

To
Review №69

Loved the coffee and the service was great. Ive recommended this place to all the people I know who work in the financial district.

Ro
Review №70

Fast service. Healthy options for breakfast. I got the spinach and to.ato egg pot. It was really good.

Ga
Review №71

Bluestone in SF! Nice! I think they could use a little NYC attitude, and they dont quite do vegemite on toast as well as (most of) the NYC spots do, but probably down to the bread choice. Excellent coffee, concise service, crisp surroundings.

Se
Review №72

This restaurant is unbelievably overpriced. I paid $49CDN minus a tip for two avocado toasts and two small coffees. They dont accept cash and you collect the food from the counter. Honestly, I could not have been more disappointed in this restaurant. There are so many better options in San Francisco. The coffee was lovely but the food was average.

Si
Review №73

A gentleman from my job brings me this coffee on occasion and it makes my entire morning! I remember my first reaction being Mm. This is a good cup of coffee.

Se
Review №74

Walked in.. nice. Good little spot. Then.. had a first sip and.. omg.. Im just speechless. DELICIOUS!

Al
Review №75

Amazingly friendly staff. For the size of the cafe, they have a fair amount of cute, comfortable seating. The avocado toast and flat white are fantastic, and service is quick. Free WiFi. Its a little pricey, but very much on par with other FiDi spots.

Li
Review №76

This was easy, just go to the number 1 recommendation for gluten free breakfast in San Francisco. Although it was some distance from where we were staying i decided to go there for a birthday treat. What a disappointment!The staff were friendly and efficient in the American manner. Unfortunately the trainee put my gluten free bread in the wrong (unlabelled) toaster, worse he put the ordinary bread in the gluten free toaster rendering it unuseable for anyone with problems with gluten. They didnt have a spare toaster in case of such problems and the manager only made a cursory attempt to redress the problem, offering me oatmeal or nothing!As it was my birthday i chose to have my smashed avocado and poached egg on plain bread. Nice, but not what i had wanted. Expensive for what you got and a disappointment for its first place ranking.

Sa
Review №77

Quality coffee. As an Australian living USA it is hard to find, so most appreciated. Also appreciated that Anzac biscuits were made for Anzac Day.

Le
Review №78

Loud music overshadows experience. Was very excited to find a place near the office to enjoy a beverage and conversation. This is not the place! I even asked the server if the music could be turned down. She told me that was their vibe. No matcha latte is worth me getting a headache. I wont be back!

Mo
Review №79

Great coffee, friendly staff, food is good as well if a bit pricey. Only quibble is lack of good indoor seating, not a cafe you can work in

Ke
Review №80

Visited a Bluestone Lane in NY City Times SQ a few weeks ago and had a great pour over coffee. I was super excited when I saw this store on Market Street.Was hugely disappointed that they didnt offer pour over coffee. In fact, the worker said they specifically do not offer it because it takes too long. The Flagstaff drip coffee was okay, but not great.With the increasing trend and popularity of pour over coffees, I think thats a missed opportunity. I wont be coming back to this Bluestone.

kf
Review №81

This Bluestone Lane location is fine, but its on a block with a few other options--and compared to those, it doesnt always stand up.In particular: I think being a takeaway coffee counter is where this location shines. Its the best coffee within a few blocks, in my opinion, but it doesnt really have a sit-down area, aside from a few flimsy tables outside. Its close to Yerba Buena, so you have alternative options! But its not a place you can stay and work or a place where you can meet someone for a drink.By comparison, Mazarine Coffee right up the block has better seating, as well as better food options. Cafe Dolci, also right up the street, has better food options if youre looking for takeaway, as well.So, while this location has great takeaway coffee, it doesnt succeed at much else! That could be just what youre looking for, but otherwise, its just okay.

Pe
Review №82

Great espresso, staff were super friendly. Good crema with plenty of rich flavors

Pa
Review №83

Got order wrong. Been there before and ask aaked for a military discount. The cashier didnt know how to do it. They need better training.

Ke
Review №84

Great food, service and pricing. Very little space to sit and enjoy.

Al
Review №85

Simply the best Ive found in SF! Great coffee, Aussie style. Not the cheapest but the best generally isnt.

Be
Review №86

The best “proper coffee” I could find around Market St ☕️Flat white, long black, piccolo & macchiato - the full range is available!

De
Review №87

Pricey but really nice and quiet. I loved it but Id never imagine paying so much for two pieces of toast and coffee.

Ka
Review №88

It’s a super small takeaway Bluestone Lane which is a lot different to the ones in NYC. However if you need your hit of a soy flat white, check this place out. They usually run out of the smashed avo for brekky if you don’t get in early so keep that in mind. The banana bread goes down a treat though.

St
Review №89

If you like expensive toast, this is your place. Hurry up before the office folk find out, or youll have to wait in line like all the other expensive toast places. Sadly, no one who works there really knows whats in their products, so steer clear if you have allergies or if you are an ethical consumer.

Je
Review №90

If youre Aussie and missing good coffee and vegimite on toast this is the is the place for you. I didnt even need an extra shot like I normally do in the US.

St
Review №91

Amazing, just like in NYC.Gluten free bread alternative for all their food and oat milk alternative for all their coffees on request.Try their golden (tumeric) or beet latte. Something different than your typical brew!

Ha
Review №92

Spectacular coffee. WIted 25 minutes for them to make avocado toast. It’s like they didn’t think anyone would come to the store. They also give themselves this giving back to the planet eco friendly look and give every single person who gets something a gigantic box for the food. I don’t usually care but I had 35 minutes to look around. One of the girls was on her phone making jokes as it took forever. Very frustrating experience.

Al
Review №93

Good coffee and their avocado toast is worth every penny. Also love that you can get Milo here.

Jo
Review №94

Great Melbourne style coffee! Ill make this place a regular!

Ka
Review №95

This place is great. I loved it!! The environment is pleasing and I loved the food

Jo
Review №96

Amazing coffee and good quality food. Few more seats would be nice.

Ca
Review №97

Amazing flavor! The bread alone was delicious, topped with cream cheese, smashed avocado, and salmon was a flavor combo unexpected and wonderful!

Me
Review №98

I don’t drink coffee so much so I can’t say anything about how their coffee tastes like, but their matcha latte was good (it’s unsweet by default). Their avocado toast is great too, I should’ve added egg on it...!

An
Review №99

Well the food is good and drinks/coffee are also good. However, I might have been unlucky but the staff was not friendly at all.

Ni
Review №100

Many toast. So avocado. How recommendation. (oh, and their coffee is great too)

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  • Address:685 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States
  • Site:https://bluestonelane.com/coffee-shops/union-square-685-market-st-san-francisco/?y_source=1_ODc5MjkxMC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D
  • Phone:+1 718-374-6858
Categories
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar
  • Cafe
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Crowd
  • Family-friendly:Yes
Planning
  • Transgender safespace:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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