Blue Bottle Cafe

4.9

1461 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Good for special occasions

We are open for takeout and on-site dining Wednesday through Saturday.
With seasonally inspired menus featuring local produce, hormone/antibiotic-free meats and sustainable fish and seafood, the Blue Bottle Café will delight even the most discerning diners. Chef-Owner Aaron Philipson is known for his bold flavors, pristine sauces, and thoughtful combinations of delectable ingredients. Gnocchi and Seafood are definitely fan favorites! Comprised of three intimate dining rooms, the restaurant is perfect for casual get-togethers, business lunches and dinners and other private events. Book weekends early for preferred seating times!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Modern European, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 am–9:30 am
Phone number
(609) 333-1710
Website
http://www.thebluebottlecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Aaron Philipson
Catering
Customized catering for your off-premise event is available. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
Private party facilities
With three individual dining rooms, the Blue Bottle Café can accommodate private lunches and dinners from 10 to 60 guests. Please call the restaurant directly to learn more about our private spaces and availability.

Location
101 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525
Neighborhood
Hopewell
Cross street
Elm Street
Parking details
Private parking lot on site with street parking on Elm Street. Additional parking available behind Borough Hall.
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

Housemade Porcini Gnocchi$14.50
Mushrooms, Red Onion, Spinach, Sherry Cream
Summer Corn Soup$9.50
Truffle Salted Popcorn
Pan-Roasted Veal Sweetbreads$16.50
Corn, Mushrooms, Shallot, Sauce Fines Herbes
Blue Bottle Salad$13.00
mixed greens, grapes, manchego, hazelnuts, red wine, and honey vinaigrette
Burrata Cheese$14.00
Fried Green Tomatoes, Peach Chutney, Toasted Rice Vinegar
Seared Wild Shrimp$15.50
Soba Noodle Salad, Coconut Curry Nage
Arugula Salad$14.00
Watermelon, Blueberries, Pickled Red Onion, Radish, Blue Cheese, Cider Vinaigrette

Entrees

Pan Seared Dayboat Scallops$37.00
Fonio, Grilled Zucchini, Marinated Tomatoes, Shishito Peppers, Zucchini Basil Pistou
Griggstown Chicken Breast$27.50
Chicken Florentine Crepe, Summer Vegetable Spaghetti, Roasted Garlic Tomato Jus
Pan Seared Yellowfin Tuna$34.00
Fennel, Eggplant Caponata, White Bean Puree, Broccolini, Balsamic
Pan-Roasted Pekin Duck Breast$31.50
Sweet Potato, French Beans, Almonds, Sweet and Sour Duck Jus
Pan-Seared Barramundi$29.50
Israeli Cous Cous, Artichoke, Fennel, Olives, Red Onion, Tomato Dashi
NY Strip 'Carne Asada'$39.00
Mexican Street Corn, Zucchini, Tomato, Cumin
Smoked Eggplant and Summer Squash$26.00
Almond Milk Polenta, Garlic Scape Pesto, Tomato Fondue, Broccolini

Desserts

$10

Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake
Orange Marmelade, Chocolate Mousse
Profiteroles
with caramel sea salt ice cream, caramel, hot fudge sauce
Coconut Cake
Lemon Curd, Mixed berry, Raspberry Coulis, Mango Sorbet
Banana Hazelnut Financier
Bananas Foster, Vanilla Ice Cream

What 1,461 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Contemporary American
Mercer
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Bottle Cafe is a standout dining destination in the Princeton area, consistently praised for its "amazing food" and "super friendly staff." Diners love the creative dishes, beautiful presentation, and the charming ambiance. As a BYOB establishment, it's perfect for special occasions. Reservations are recommended for this delightful culinary experience.

1,461 Reviews

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Michelle
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blue Bottle is the very best restaurant for so many reasons, the food if EXCELLENT, the staff is second to none and the atmosphere is perfect for a nice relaxing night out!!!! Absolutely everything is spot on, best restaurant in NJ by far! It’s a hidden gem.
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D
New York City
1241 reviews
5.0
1241 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New leg of venison dinner is one of their best preparations of venison that I have experienced here over the many years. Paired wonderfully with the wild mushroom soup (no way similar to more docile mushroom soups by other restaurants). All this paired wonderfully with a modest claret. Hope to repeat this at a future visit.
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Eileen
Atlantic City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have wanted to come for some time Everything was absolutely fabulous! Gnocchi, blue bottle salad , the scallops and the steak were all so good! The dessert of Cream Puffs and ice cream was amazing :) And is a BYOB All great reasons to be sure to enjoy the delicious food and ambiance:)
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Rich
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The combination of ingredients and flavors were outstanding. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection.
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RobinB
Philadelphia
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a really excellent meal
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Gabriella
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So sad they’re closing Dec 2024, what an amazing establishment and amazing food!
Blue Bottle CafeResponded on November 13, 2024
Thank you so much for the positive rating! We're not sure where you heard December, with publishable certainty, but the building has been for sale for some time. We will update you as soon as our landlords provide us with information regarding the potential sale, but we do not have any timeline established with them for closing the restaurant. If anyone has any questions, feel free to call us directly.
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Nadine
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, lovely ambiance. We’ve been before and it’s always great.
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Margaret
New York City
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have wanted to try this place for a long time and are so glad we did. The food was amazing and our server, Elaine, was the best! We shared a gnocchi appetizer, which was surprisingly light, and had the scallops for dinner. The combination of flavors in the dish was perfect. Other dishes we saw coming out looked delicious too. Desserts was profiteroles, and the salted caramel ice cream was a delicious twist. BYOB also makes The Blue Bottle an attractive option for a special occasion or just a really great dinner. Reservations are a must as it is small, but bigger inside than you would think. We will definitely be back!
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Lana
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I pass this restaurant 5 days a week for a few years and I finally had my first dining experience. It was great!
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D
New York City
1241 reviews
5.0
1241 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious duck once again, but a change for autumn is a really rich, delicious mushroom soup. All in all, another great dining experience.
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FAQs

Blue Bottle Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 333-1710.

Blue Bottle Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 1461 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

101 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525

Additional information

Cross street
Elm Street
Neighborhood
Hopewell
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 am–9:30 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Modern European, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private parking lot on site with street parking on Elm Street. Additional parking available behind Borough Hall.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Aaron Philipson
Additional
Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout

Website
http://www.thebluebottlecafe.com/
Phone number
(609) 333-1710
Catering
Customized catering for your off-premise event is available. Please contact the restaurant directly for more information.
Private party facilities
With three individual dining rooms, the Blue Bottle Café can accommodate private lunches and dinners from 10 to 60 guests. Please call the restaurant directly to learn more about our private spaces and availability.

Blue Bottle Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Apps

Housemade Porcini Gnocchi$14.50

Summer Corn Soup$9.50

Pan-Roasted Veal Sweetbreads$16.50

Blue Bottle Salad$13.00

Burrata Cheese$14.00

Seared Wild Shrimp$15.50

Arugula Salad$14.00

Entrees

Pan Seared Dayboat Scallops$37.00

Griggstown Chicken Breast$27.50

Pan Seared Yellowfin Tuna$34.00

Pan-Roasted Pekin Duck Breast$31.50

Pan-Seared Barramundi$29.50

NY Strip 'Carne Asada'$39.00

Smoked Eggplant and Summer Squash$26.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake

Profiteroles

Coconut Cake

Banana Hazelnut Financier

What 1,461 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Blue Bottle Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blue Bottle Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Blue Bottle Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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