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    Cafe Java - Austin

    4.5 (1.6k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    CAFE JAVA - AUSTIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Staneisha L.

    It is a cute "diner style" restaurant. It feels like home the moment you walk in. What I love the most is they have so many speciality coffee options. If you work remotely, and want to get out to get some work done, I would recommend Java. They also have a small area outside for sitting.

    The Java, subbed toast for biscuit
    Christina G.

    One of my favorite spots in Austin. This location specifically. The staff always attentive and friendly. They always have great specials listed on the chalkboard in the back of the restaurant. My go-to breakfast is their house coffee and the java special. I like to sub the toast for biscuits and add a small side of gravy. They also have free Wi-Fi that works really well if you want to come in eat, have coffee and work a bit. Anywho, anytime I'm on this side of town, This is my go-to spot no matter what.

    Cookie Butter Latte
    Megan Y.

    I'm rarely up in North Austin, but recently had the opportunity to try this neighborhood spot. My date told me he's come here several times already, and I would later find out that it's popular! Luckily we got there before the lined formed, and got seated in their last cozy booth table. The coffee menu intimidated me as someone with regular choice paralysis at specialty coffee shops. They have multiple seasonal options as well as signatures. I decided on the hot cookie butter latte because it was chilly that morning (funny considering 7 days later it's way hotter). For food, I asked the server's opinion and he suggested the Greek Omelet over the Ham & Cheese. What a perfect recommendation! I got my hashbrown AND pancake fix (thanks to my date who shared his sides), because we don't have Waffle Houses in Austin. I also wanted to spread my biscuits with peanut butter instead of the tableside fruit jams, and our server again helped out & delivered a sizable small tub of peanut butter. I felt bad that I couldn't use all of it but whatever brand they have, I need it! Overall, this experience reminds me of the brunch places I used to go to all over Atlanta. I'm not sure if the influencers have found this yet - I hope they don't. It's so uniquely neighborly and old timey diner vibes, that their promotion would render it inauthentic.

    Delicious Mexican Latte and great meal

    Great food and great coffee and great little place . I will visit again when I'm in Austin .

    Western Omelet
    Brittany L.

    I've come to cafe Java twice now for breakfast and think it's a solid breakfast spot. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food is solid but there's nothing too special about it. I've ordered omlettes and pancakes and they certainly hit the spot but in Austin there are so many speciality restaurants that sometimes a very decent breakfast spot can't compare as strongly. I wish I could rate this spot a 3.5 because it's solid and I'd come back but there's just nothing super special about it. Coffee is good and sweet and lots of fun flavors.

    java breakfast

    Food was really good. Got the java and hot coffee. Really surprised with my server she was an older lady. Sat down and didn't seem too friendly when she approached me. Got my order and half way through i needed to run so i asked for my check & a box which another server got for me. She came by my place didn't ask how anything was and grabbed my plate and about to put trash on top of my food, which i stopped her. Just disappointing when you can't even ask if I needed a box to go and assumed i was done.

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    Roshini T.

    Love Cafe Java! A very cute and local Austin spot that is always very busy. Wait time is usually 15-20 minutes on a weekend for brunch but it's always well worth it. Think diner vibes and that's what you get at Java! I love their coffee and breakfast tacos as well as their platters. My favorite thing about Java is that the service is always incredible and prices are on the cheaper side

    Shaeli Z.

    Came as a place of recommendation. This place was decent, fair prices, good service, fast food. I will say portions are generous. This place is pretty busy, I would say though, for the location, I'm surprised it's so busy. I will have one thing to say though, it's pretty on par with other places I've gone, nothing really special. Does feel like a mom and pop shop though

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    Amber L.

    On our continued hunt for a cheap and delicious breakfast place we found ourselves at Cafe Java. We've taken their coffee to go many times but never fully sat down so we were very excited. The restaurant does get packed very frequently so we put ourselves on the waitlist through Google. When we arrived we were seated immediately, skipping a line of 5+ parties (it pays to prepare). Upon sitting down we were greeted (kinda, not really) by our waitress who was very low energy and avoidant. She took our orders through a handheld device and didn't lift her eyes up one time during the process. We ordered a corn beef hash platter, the French toast, and cinnamon rolls. Our food came out extremely quickly despite how busy the restaurant was which was nice to see. To sum the food up: it was not good. The corn beef hash tasted like they uncanned it and grilled it for 30 seconds before plating it. The hash browns were average, the eggs a bit below. The French toast was not good, lacking any flavor or real depth to the actual bread, as well as the bacon looked crispy but somehow was not. We had very high hopes for the cinnamon rolls but were met with the laziest excuse for one we have ever seen. The roll itself is large and coated with very little icing and a ton of strawberries (why???). It tasted like a hint of cinnamon and pretty much capped off what we were feeling about the food to that point anyway. Throughout our time there our server didn't check on us once, not even to refill our cups of coffee. When it was time for the bill and to collect her tip was the only time she showed any real enthusiasm to come over. Maybe it was a series of unfortunate events, maybe it was an off day. Either way it's safe to assume we will not be back to try Cafe Java out again.

    BLT Sandwich
    Audrey K.

    It was nice but nothing special. They cover the basics and you get what you ask for. I also got a specialty coffee which was nice, they have more coffees and flavors than I've ever seen available. Service was nice too. Be prepared for a wait on the weekends. The place is pretty small.

    The Java breakfast.
    Steven E.

    Bricia's service was outstanding! Give her a raise! Got the Java breakfast, the signature breakfast dish. It was excellent!

    I've been coming here since I was 19 years old! I'll be 33 this month and it has always been great! I used to come a lot when I lived here and always make it a point to come every time I visit! Whole family loves it! Great coffee, great specials, great prices, great service. Love it and might even come back tomorrow for our second day of vacation.

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    Brian C.

    This is my favorite restaurant for breakfast. They're open early and the food is excellent.

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    Great and great hospitality. Must go place. Very small place so expect to wait but worth it..

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    Their coffee!! Just can't get enough of it. I think I've been going there every day before work for my coffee fix ! You just have to try it.

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    Great service, and great food! We found this place two weeks ago and today was our 3rd time there. We will be back soon!

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    Had tried another Cafe Java before. The other was excellent as was this one. Got the 2x2x2 for $7! Their pancakes are spectacular!

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    Absolutely love the breakfast here! They are busy at the normal times but worth the wait.

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    The new Shady Hollow location is fantastic! The shrimp and grits with chorizo is delicious! Their…read morebacon is thick and has great flavor. We will definitely be going again!

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    Locally owned & operated
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    One of the best vegan/vegetarian restaurants I've been to. From the vibe, the customer service and…read morefood, everything was amazing! Definitely busy and there was a wait time. They do have seating outside and inside to wait. The server was friendly and very knowledgeable about the food. They were able to answer questions we had and offer suggestions. Also pretty quick service for as busy as they were. The lattes and coffee were just right and not overly sweet. The flavors in the sandwiches and salad were absolutely delicious and so fresh. Loved the cinnamon roll which apparently were the go to as we were able to snag the last 2 for the day. We can pass on the mini donuts, they weren't our favorite. Great spot for a nice meal!

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    11.1 miSoCo (S. Congress Ave.), Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
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    Have had this on the list for awhile and really wanted breakfast food. Sooo, here I am. This place…read moredef has a vibe and is unique very Austin. Got parking right in front around 9 pm on a Wed. Upon entry was greeted by Melissa and sat in her section. The decor is very diner type with low, cozy booths and few tables and chairs. Not too big of a space and not sure if there is more seating elsewhere. Anyhoo, coffee was good and I got the Royal toast and a single pancake with eggs, and sausage. Ample amount of food and def had take away box. Everything was tasty and the buttermilk pancake was amazing with just syrup. Melissa was kind enough to provide little cups to take syrup home along with the tael away container. They had a daily special and a board above the kitchen with other items. Really wanted to try a slice of pie ( TX Pie Co) but seems a bit outta line with what I already ordered. Maybe next time.

    We had a double awful experience. I picked my wife up at the airport at 10 PM after her six-hour…read moreflight. I hadn't eaten since breakfast. We were both starving and this place is open 24/7. I drove by it for 20 years on the way to Avenue Barber Shop. I wanted shredded beef tacos but couldn't get them without cilantro so I chose shredded beef enchiladas (with an $8!) side of chips and salsa. My wife ordered scrambled eggs, bacon and home fries. She requested soft eggs, as she always does because too many places overcook them. The chips and salsa arrived. I was immediately disappointed. The menu said "we make our own chips." They were thick and yellow and appeared to be run-of-the-mill, out-of-a-bag chips. I prefer the thin white ones. I took one bite of salsa, and that was one bite too many. Cumin. I pushed it all aside. Cumin doesn't belong in salsa. (Sorry. I grew up in the Rio Grande Valley.) My enchiladas came with black beans, and there was cumin in them. Cumin is overused and abused in most restaurants. I couldn't eat them. The rice was good but the chipotle sauce on the enchiladas was not. I scraped most of the sauce off and ate one enchilada, mainly because I just needed something in my stomach. We were still 45 miles from home. I pushed my plate away. I also ordered coffee. One sip of that was all I could stand. Too weak for me. It gets worse, much worse. My wife's eggs were barely cooked. She asked the waiter for some cooked eggs. He took her plate and returned about four minutes later. The eggs were still not cooked. She tried another bite but couldn't eat them. Her bacon was tough as a boot and not chewable. The home fries were average, but by the time her plate arrived at our table for the second time, they were cold. I pulled my card out waiting for our excellent server to return. He asked how everything was (he had to notice two plates still covered with food) and we politely told him. I ate one enchilada and some rice. My wife had two bites of egg and two bites of potato. He apologized and handed me the check. $65. Nothing comped and nothing adjusted. A manager should've been summoned. How does a place like this have any customers? It was our first and last visit.

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