Blue Bottle Cafe

4.9

1498 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

101 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Good for special occasions

March 7, 2025

Dear Friends, Guests, and Patrons of Blue Bottle,

It’s the end of an era. After 19 incredible years, The Blue Bottle Cafe will close its doors on Saturday, April 19th. We are so grateful for all the memories we have helped create and share with each of you. In the meantime, we will continue to take reservations through the 19th, so be sure to book a spot and enjoy a last supper with us. Thank you for 19 amazing years; we couldn’t have done it without you.

Sincerely,
Rory, Aaron, and Team Blue!

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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–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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 1,498 people are saying

Blue Bottle Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Bottle Cafe has delighted patrons with its "amazing" food and warm, welcoming atmosphere for nearly two decades. Known for its "unique flavor" combinations and ever-changing menu, it offers a "cozy" dining experience with "friendly service." As a BYOB venue, it combines high-end cuisine with affordability.

1,498 Reviews

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Frances VIP
New York City40 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous dinner! Sorry, I did not discover it soon enough. Just started coming here over the last year. Food is outstanding and menu changes constantly. Always delicious and unique flavor. Something you would see in a high end restaurant without the high end price. Also, BYOB! So sad that the restaurant will be closing, tomorrow is there last day. Congratulations on leaving on a high note. You will be missed!
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Anderson
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thankful that we were able to have one last meal at Blue Bottle Cafe before they close. This has been our special occasion restaurant for almost 18 years and every time we have come, our meals have been fantastic. From our first meal that had minted peas and spaetzle to our meal last night where we were able to share everything with our 10 year old, the food has always been amazing. The service also amazing and a huge shout out to Rory, who always made us feel special. We will miss this place so much.
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Rachel
New York City16 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were looking forward to going to the Blue Bottle and on the whole it did not disappoint. Unfortunately my father's strip steak was a little chewy, and the hostess/front of house woman was almost rude when we mentioned it. Chef was very friendly and us definitely talented. I wish them well.
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Louise
Philadelphia27 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last chance for a superior meal. The Blue Bottle will be closing for good an April 19, what a loss to this community!
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Karl VIP
Philadelphia33 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My final goodbye to the Blue Bottle on the evening of its 19th Anniversary on March 22. Hard to decide on what to order with a lot of favorites through the years on the menu. Finally chose the Blue Bottle salad, Iberico pork, and apple strudel. Our favorite waitress over the years made sure our evening went well. Owner Rory stoped by our table for a final goodbye chat before stepping out for the evening. The closing of the restaurant leaves a big hole in my stomach. I wish everyone well & success in whatever the next chapter brings. You may still be able to make a reservation before the restaurant’s last night on April 19, 2025.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good to we will miss the restaurant when it closes!
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Jonathan
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For 20 years it has been the best restaurant in the area. Exquisite food and wonderful people. Thank you for all the memories.
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D VIP
New York City1252 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
You guys are going to be a tough act to follow! It was really outstanding over all those years.
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Megan
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blue Bottle has been a favorite of ours for a long time, no matter what you order, it’s amazing! The flavor combinations are unsurpassed!!! And the profiteroles? Oh my!!!
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Frederick
New Jersey2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ambiance is cozy and relaxed. Staff is attentive but not intrusive. It's BYOW so the wine was excellent. The dishes were flavorful, plentiful and well presented. Overall, well pleased and would visit again.
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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 1498 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

101 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525

Additional information

Cross street
Elm Street
Neighborhood
Hopewell
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
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

About this restaurant

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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 1,498 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Blue Bottle Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blue Bottle Cafe restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

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