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Blue Bottle Cafe, Hopewell, NJ

Blue Bottle Cafe

4.9
4.9
1484 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 1,484 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Contemporary American

  • Mercer

    Best Overall

  • Mercer

    Best Food

  • Mercer

    Best Service

  • Mercer

    Best Value

  • Mercer

    Innovative

  • Mercer

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blue Bottle Café is a cherished gem in Hopewell, NJ, celebrated for its "excellent food" and intimate BYOB setting. Guests rave about the "lightest gnocchi" and "perfectly seasoned" dishes, highlighting a dynamic, fresh menu. The attentive staff, notably servers like Elaine and Brian, enhance the "wonderful dining experience."

1,484 Reviews
  1. Maureen

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous everything!! So good!! Highly recommend! Can’t say enough!

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  2. Ramesh

    VIP

    New York City

    198 reviews

    5.0

    198 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined here numerous times over the past ~25 years. Always great service and food. Cozy setting with BYOB. Great selection of vegetarian and gf options. Well priced and varied menu. Highly recommended.

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  3. Margaret

    VIP

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time here for a belated Valentine’s Day dinner. ❤️ Again they amazed us! The menu changes depending on what is fresh so you never know what you are going to get! I had the gnocchi appetizer which was done in a French onion soup-type broth. These are the lightest gnocchi I have ever had! My husband had the Blue Bottle salad. Both apps were so large that we could have just had those! Dinner was roast pork with pretzel spaetzel, butternut squash gratin, and broccolini, and my husband had the mustard glazed chicken with vegetables. Dessert was profiteroles with salted caramel ice cream and caramel and chocolate drizzle. The service was excellent and the setting is very intimate - like you are eating at someone’s home. It is BYOB so that makes it very affordable for an elegant, romantic evening out. This is our new (somewhat) local favorite!

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  4. Jeff

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our second time at Blue Bottle and we plan to return even though we live over an hour away. The Valentine's Day Prix Fixe meal was deliciously paired, expertly prepared and wonderfully served. Our wait staff, Brian, is an absolute gem. He also served us on our first visit 3 months prior and we were stunned that he recalled where we sat, what we ate and where we stayed for the weekend in nearby Princeton. He was extremely attentive without being intrusive and expertly ensured our evening was wonderful. The stuffed mushrooms and braised red roast duck crepe appetizers were off the chart delicious. Their Blue Bottle salad is simple yet wonderfully balanced. The pan roasted New York strip steaks were cooked to order, including rare for my wife which she loves, but at so many other places is poorly executed. The tomato confit with the meat was so good Brian bought us extra. We had decision anxiety on dessert, but were delighted with the profiteroles and pineapple upside-down cake with caramel sauce. They were so delicious that we went rogue getting a third ala carte dessert, the chocolate pot du creme, which was the best we've ever had.

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  5. Jack

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    532 reviews

    5.0

    532 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb Valentines Day evening dinner. Only problem was how cold it was seated on the garden porch.

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  6. Greg

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food very good. Wish they would invest in the interior. The covered porch area in particular

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  7. Patrick

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and service. Never had a bad dinner there.

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  8. Bonnie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious, but the apps and desserts were especially magical, and the service was really exemplary. We went for a birthday celebration and will definitely be back!

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  9. S.

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect as usual. Pleasant servers, great food, comfortable atmosphere.

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  10. Lisa

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    First time eating at Blue Bottle after wanting to try this restaurant for many years. The food was top notch, however the table and chairs were very wobbly (beyond rustic) and the server was quite rushed and a bit disengaged. Will come back to give it another chance as the food was really stand out!

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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 1484 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blue Bottle Cafe

101 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Elm Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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.
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