Updated February 2023! They started in Oakland, but Blue Bottle Coffee has expanded their reach in several large cities, with help from Nestlé in recent years. Nonetheless, they continue to roast their own coffee, and each minimalist Blue Bottle Coffee shop boasts a pure, clean image. Pretty much their entire drink menu can be made vegan, and they have a range of dairy-free sweet and savory eats available in each region. The options are outlined below in our Blue Bottle Coffee dairy-free menu guide.
Dairy-Free & Vegan Menu Guide to Blue Bottle Coffee
This beloved coffee chain has much more than a milk substitute. They offer two types of dairy-free milk alternatives and can make their whole drink menu dairy-free. They also have a rather big range (for a coffeehouse) of dairy-free food. Be aware of special order requirements in parentheses () next to the menu items, and see the Heads Up notes to help fill in the blanks. Please note that this guide is for the U.S. locations.
Other Allergen & Dietary Notes: All food items listed below are made without egg, nuts, peanuts, soy, and wheat, unless otherwise noted. We only note allergens when it is not clear. For example, almond milk clearly contains tree nut and egg salad clearly contains egg. All Coffeehouse Drinks listed are both dairy-free and vegan-friendly. For vegan food options, see the Vegan Menu Guide at the bottom of this post.
Coffeehouse Drinks
The following are sold in all Blue Bottle Coffee regions and are also vegan, unless otherwise noted.
- Americano (hot or iced)
- Americano with Almond Milk or Oat Milk (hot or iced)
- Au Lait with Almond Milk or Oat Milk
- Caffè Latte with Almond Milk or Oat Milk (hot or iced)
- Caffè Mocha with Almond Milk or Oat Milk (hot or iced)
- Cappuccino with Almond Milk or Oat Milk
- Cascara Fizz
- Chocolate Milk with Almond Milk or Oat Milk (select cafes)
- Chocolate NOLA with Almond Milk or Oat Milk (hot or iced)
- Cold-Brew Coffee
- Gibraltar with Almond Milk or Oat Milk
- Hōjicha Latte with Almond Milk or Oat Milk (hot or iced)
- Hot Chocolate with Almond Milk or Oat Milk
- Hot NOLA with Almond Milk or Oat Milk
- Lemon Yuzu Fizz
- Matcha Latte with Almond Milk or Oat Milk (hot or iced)
- New Orleans-Style Iced Coffee with Almond Milk or Oat Milk
- Oji Cold Brew Coffee
- Pour Over Coffee (hot or iced)
- Shakerato with Oat Milk
- Sweet Latte with Almond Milk or Oat Milk (hot or iced)
- The Double
Chocoholics: The chocolate used to make their mochas and hot cocoas contains soy lecithin, but is made without dairy or other top allergens.
The Milks: Blue Bottle Coffee offers Oatly Oat Milk in all regions, reportedly at no additional charge. They have Califia Farms Almond Milk in most regions, but use Mylk Organic Almond Milk in Southern California. The almond milk option does have an upcharge, but the Mylk brand is sweetened solely with maple syrup and contains no additives.
Pastries & Sweets
- Almond Rose Tea Cake (California, New York) (contains nuts)
- Banana Bread (Boston) (contains egg, wheat)
- Banana Bread with Pecans (California, New York) (contains nuts, wheat)
- Double Chocolate Cookie (California, New York) (contains wheat)
- Za’atar Onion Twist (Northern California) (contains wheat, soy)
Toasts & Crispbreads
- Almond Butter Toast (Southern California, Chicago) (contains nuts, wheat)
- Multigrain Toast with Avocado (New York, Boston, D.C., Southern California) (contains wheat)
- Sourdough Toast with Avocado (Northern California, Chicago) (contains wheat)
- Toast with Almond Butter and Jam (Northern Californi) (contains nuts, wheat)
Granola
- Classic Blend Granola with Almond Milk or Oat Milk (All Regions) (contains nuts)
Sides
- Avocado (all regions)
- Classic Blend Granola (All Regions) (contains nuts)
- Prosciutto (Chicago)
Ready to Go
- Coconut Yogurt Parfait made with Cocojune Yogurt (Southern California)
- Original Beans, Udzungwa 70% Organic Mini Chocolate Bar (Northern California)
- Overnight Chia Oats made with Cocojune Yogurt (All Regions)
- Overnight Oats (All Regions)
Blue Bottle Vegan Food Menu Guide
- Almond Rose Tea Cake (California, New York)
- Banana Bread with Pecans (California, New York)
- Double Chocolate Cookie (California, New York)
- Za’atar Onion Twist (Northern California)
- Almond Butter Toast (Southern California, Chicago)
- Multigrain Toast with Avocado (New York, Boston, D.C., Southern California)
- Sourdough Toast with Avocado (Northern California, Chicago)
- Toast with Almond Butter and Jam (Northern Californi)
- Classic Blend Granola with Almond Milk or Oat Milk (All Regions) (contains nuts)
- Coconut Yogurt Parfait made with Cocojune Yogurt (Southern California)
- Original Beans, Udzungwa 70% Organic Mini Chocolate Bar (Northern California)
- Overnight Chia Oats made with Cocojune Yogurt (All Regions)
- Overnight Oats (All Regions)
This Post is for Informational Purposes Only
Menus, ingredients, kitchen procedures, management, and restaurants are subject to change at any time. Always read the menu and discuss your dietary needs with the staff before ordering. Make sure that they can accommodate your situation. This post is for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice.
There is always a risk for potential cross-contamination of allergens in any commercial kitchen. If cross-contamination is an issue for you, always speak with the manager to ensure that your meal can be safely prepared. Listings here do not guarantee that a restaurant is safe enough for your individual needs. Only you can make that decision.
Where to Find Blue Bottle Coffee
They operate over 90 shops in Boston, California, New York, Washington D.C., and Asia. See the website below for addresses, hours, and their ordering apps.
Website: bluebottlecoffee.com
