This cafe is the best. Wonderful, friendly service, amazing food, cool & cozy environment. We appreciate waiters Danny and Dirk. Thank ya'll. read more

We came to Cafe Java for breakfast around 1pm. When you walk in, you're able to take an open seat wherever you can find a clean table. The restaurant gives off cozy diner vibes, in it's own "Keep Austin Weird" kind of way. We sat down immediately and were warmly greeted by our waitress. We asked our waitress for recommendations which did not disappoint! We ordered the Java Melt per recommendation which is a breakfast bagel and hash brown. For my bagel, I got an everything bagel, egg white, bacon for protein, and pepper Jack cheese. The bagel and the ingredients tasted fresh and well-made. The hash brown was golden, crisp, and not soggy - I paired mine with a delicious hot sauce they have on the table. Overall 8/10 food experience. I'd definitely order this again. Our waitress hyped up the bacon so much, she even gave us 2 slices for free to test out before ordering our meal. The service here gives this restaurant it's 5 stars! Our waitress was so personable, attentive, and overall happy to be there. Happy workers makes me excited to come back and support this establishment! Until next time. read more

Cafe Java - Austin - Java Melt Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

One of the best breakfast places I've ever been to! It's got all the fresh food and delicious coffee. I tried California Omelette which was very good with soft omelette filled with avocado, veggies and cheese. Garden Burger has a really good patty, and especially for vegetarians that's a huge plus. The staff was super friendly; would listen to your order patiently and provide good suggestions. The ambiance is very cozy and has a lot of decorations. Cleanliness is well maintained. read more

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Thank you billie for the awesome service. Food is always on point and fresh, cozy atmosphere, and fast service.

Billy Joe ,and Patrick was wonderful the whole cooking staff was amazing the food was great the service was top tiar !! This place is god given read more

When you've eaten at a place for many years some of the staff come and go and some seem to stick around. You get to know them pretty well....almost like Family. Bricia...(or Breezy as we like to call her) is one of those folks. When she isn't our server she's never too busy to stop by and say hello, share a few wonderful pictures of her family and sometimes just putting up with some of our good natured kidding. We left today with the words, "We already know you to be the best server in the business but today we will tell the world!" We've always been reluctant to share some positive feedback about a place that we like so much like a Cafe Java. That's because like the premise about the important rule about talking about Cafe Java is that no one talks about Cafe Java even though it is certainly no longer a secret about what a great owner operated small neighborhood restaurant with great food and tremendous service and with a really nice vibe it has become. Then again it is always been like that but its people like "Breezy" and a host of others that work there that keep it just like that. Well Done Cafe Java! read more

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Great food, atmosphere and service! Been going there for 15+ years..never disappointed. The staff gives attentive service and authentic hospitality. read more

Billie is the best !! I get her every time and keep coming back !! The breakfast sandwhich is my favorite !

It was wonderful here loved the food First time coming here and it was great loved there Breakfast Bagel and their Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte Billie Jo our Waitress the Guy doing the matcha sans the Coffee he was working it I mean a dang good job and William is awesome, so was Josh they are very helpful always asked if we needed anything made sure we were very much accommodating 10/10 Would recommend when your looking for a breakfast brunch spot. read more

Thank you Billie Jo for serving us. We always enjoy Sunday morning brunch at Cafe Java.

I've become a bit of a regular here over the last few months, the food is fantastic, the service is fast, and the people are friendly. In particular, Billi-Jo and Bricia are awesome. (Everyone is great, I just seem to get these two most often when I come in). Highly recommend!! read more

Billie is a great server, we come here almost every weekend and she starts our day off right. Our water glasses are always full

Billie was amazing! She was so sweet and did not judge my dietary restrictions. She was also helpful in helping me choose my butter cookie latte! She is amazing and I would recommend her! read more

Billy Joe was great, so friendly and accommodating! The food was good, and you can't beat the holiday cheer in the air this time of year that they provide with their decorations and music! read more

LOVE the ambiance here. Josh took care of us today and he was super kind and chill. Food came out quick and was tasty. Favorite breakfast spot! read more

Such a warm and friendly atmosphere. Billie is such an attentive and kind person. She always takes care of us. Food is always amazing.

Listen, I wanted to gatekeep this place. It is so good. This is a treasure, a gem, some of the best and cheapest breakfast food you can get. I love Cafe Java, I come here... more than I would like to admit. The staff is overwhelmingly friendly and it is always busy but we always get our food in a timely manner. One thing, there is a greater credit card charge that is passed onto the customer, so bring cash if you want to save some money. I really enjoy this place. Their coffee is great and their special, the hill country breakfast, is phenomenal. I usually get some variation of omelets from here and I love it every time. The staff is wonderful, and they really brighten your day. I also think that any menu item you get (breakfast food wise because I can attest to that) is delicious. I am such a fan. The ambience is eclectic and fun, but the lighting is a little too strange for some reason. It is maximalist in a silly, fun way and you will wonder why the lighting is both too bright and too dim at the same time. Overall, highly recommend. read more

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I'll give it 3 stars. The food I did receive through my Uber eats order was good. They didn't include my hashbrowns with my Sausage Platter. They also didn't give us any silverware? I guess they only have great service if you dine in. read more

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I have a deep, deep love of this place. If you're looking for diner food in Austin, this is the closest you're going to find in this wasteland of diner-less Texas. Pancakes are on-point and the staff is nice. read more

We went to cafe Java on weekday around 10ish, so no waiting and got seated immediately. Our host who took order was not so friendly, but the lady(bit elderly) who bought our food was friendly, welcoming and helpful. I got Migas & cappuccino, husband the Java and kiddo single pancake. Both Migas and the Java comes with bacon, we don't eat bacon so husband got avocado instead of it and I got hash brown. Migas: hash browns is the one I loved the most, it was light, crispy, hot( temperature), beans was ok, scrambled egg was good but it dint had any seasoning other than salt, it came with ranchero sauce, which was absolutely bland and doesn't have any taste or seasoning to it. Cappuccino: it was very good, but there to go cups are styrofoam and looked very cheap quality, personally I don't like hot stuff in styrofoam containers. The Java : husband liked his the Java and loved the coffee. Pancake: I don't do pancake at home, so our kiddo usually likes and finishes his Pancake @ the restaurants but after couple of bites, he dint want to eat it, he dint liked it, we were surprised, I dint taste it so can't comment. So overall give it a try, food is made fresh and served hot, coffee and espresso drinks are awesome. we prefer going on weekdays but not weekends, we don't feel it worth the waiting time! read more

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What a homey place to eat :) Stopped in for breakfast and was seated immediately. Packed restaurant from the tables to people coming in to pick up orders to-go. The service was very friendly and the food came out quickly. You get a generous portion for whatever you order. Don't forget to look at the daily specials on the board for $9.99! We ordered both meals from the daily specials. When you're finished with your meal, you can take the receipt to the front to pay. Would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a solid meal to start your day. read more

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I could probably write a PhD dissertation on why places like this are a national treasure, but I'll try to keep things relatively brief and save my Nobel prize for later. Java is a real, authentic breakfast diner by practically every available metric known to man: the kitschy decor of random paintings scattered throughout, the really good quality drip coffee served in traditional mugs, the absolutely insane portions of great quality food they serve, the crispy top to all the hashbrowns, and just overall friendly and quick service as well. I almost always get their ultimate migas plate and it's never disappointed as the photo will show. I somehow always manage to finish the plate off just because it's that damn good. If you haven't come here yet please do, you won't regret it. read more

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A great coffee/breakfast/lunch little dive that is bustling with activity, great food, and amazing service. Ate breakfast here and it was outstanding. Sunny side eggs cooked to perfection, fresh sausage patties and perfect hash browns topped with delicious coffee and an English muffin. Ask for Ethan to serve you if you want to experience what food service should be! read more

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I love this place only downside is there is always a wait and the parking is difficult at times . If you are a fan of breakfast and you haven't been here I'd definitely suggest you try it . Tucked away in between a Chevron in a shopping center you will see all kinds of people eagerly waiting out front to get their turn at some breakfast classics . Pancakes , omelettes and coffee of all kinds will have you covered for all your breakfast needs from 7 am till 9pm 7 days a week hours only change for Holidays so be sure to go online if your not sure . Cafe Java also has amazing specials that change frequently in a range of variety such as Pulled Pork enchiladas to toffee walnut French toast! Get them while you can when you see something that sparks your interest because it will not be on the menu forever and you'll be sorry when you see the person next to you eating what you could have had. The staff at Cafe Java is friendly and the environment is kind of loud but easy going . It's a fun neighborhood eatery everyone should try when they move to Austin or are just busting and need a brunch breakfast spot . read more

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This was the worst ordering experience I have ever had. Ordered breakfast via Uber eats. It was not clear that I had to place a coffee with the order in order to get it. So I just placed the order. Well. I got no coffee, tea or anything. The order placement menu, as I said was unclear. I fooled myself thinking it was fluke the first time I didn't get the coffee and even in the Uber notes asked the Uber driver not to forget the coffee. Well, she wasn't fluent in english and could not even show me the notes so I could show her what she missed on her app. :// Paul - Austin TX. read more

We live in south Austin and occasionally have the chance to come north to this gem of a place. Their food is solid diner fare, the service is personable and thorough, and the atmosphere is neighborhood friendly. Thank you for being part of the Austin diner scene, Cafe Java! read more

Literally the best breakfast spot in town. I would choose Cafe Java over any fancy breakfast place any day! The staff is always so friendly and welcoming too, that it just brightens my day! I always get the chorizo plate -- it's the most delicious combo of beans, eggs, and buttery tortillas. They have so many options, that I've yet to try. Someday, I'll eat my way through the menu! They don't do reservations, so be sure to show up early to grab a table! read more

It's been over a year since my last visit! I had a awesome experience as always at Cafe Java. I want to try pretty much everything you all have. After eating I will say that I had a full day planned but it was altered and I was full. Thank you so much Café in Java I look forward to seeing you hopefully in a biweekly routine read more

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New ownership is really starting to take this place down in both terms of food and service. They got rid of a lot of the staff that made this place great and replaced them with people who can barely take your order. I'm 27 currently and have been coming here my whole life. read more

Let me start by saying that I don't give out 5 star reviews too often. This diner is in a strip mall next to a gas station, so from the outside you really wouldn't expect much. But I've been several times now and it's one of my favorite breakfast spots in Austin. The staff is friendly and there's parking, which is always a plus for breakfast/brunch. They have rotating specialty coffee drinks and all the ones that I've tried so far have been good. I've tried a few different breakfast meals here but today I got a breakfast taco on a flour tortilla with refried beans, cheese, potato, and sausage. The potato is actually just their hash-browns, but I like that much more than the home fries some places use. The salsa is pretty good too. I know Austin is known for breakfast tacos and I wouldn't say these are the best breakfast tacos I've ever had but they do the job and satisfy that craving. The other thing to add, and probably the most important in my opinion, is the grilled muffins. Yes, grilled muffins. It may not sound like much but don't knock it until you try it. I think over the course of several visits I've tried every flavor they have. The blueberry muffin, then the cinnamon (when they have it), are my favorites. It's important that the muffin be cut into thirds, as halves doesn't quite have the same impact. These grilled muffins are insanely good and definitely the main reason I keep coming back. I've brought several friends here and the muffins have always been the best part. I wish they had a south Austin location, but that may be for the best or I'd be there too often. read more

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This is such a great brunch spot in Austin. I'm so happy with my experience. I saved Cafe Java in my bookmarks after seeing hash browns and cheap menu prices, both of which are surprisingly hard to find in the Austin brunch scene. Service was incredible, and food came out so quickly. My friend and I ordered the Ultimate Migas, Ironman, and replaced refried beans with French toast and toast with pancakes. Everything was delicious. For only $9, you can get a whole plate full of food. Their hash browns are crispy and the migas have a lot of cheese, which I love. I want to try their coffee next time. Our servers were so nice, and the cashier even gave me a mint Andes chocolate for free! I highly recommend Cafe Java. You can't go wrong with their prices and food quality. read more

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Our experience here was very unwelcoming and unfriendly. We honestly felt like we were treated differently because of our physical appearance. Our server was terrible, the service was slow, and the environment wasn't friendly. We had raised concerns about the service we received and we were still given half-ass service. If you're a POC be careful coming here. And the food was terribly cooked. read more

Are order was totally off to the point we had to ask if it was meant for a different table.

The food was free, for me to take time to write a bad review on free food tells you how bad it was. I am not a food snob either. Based on the 100s of 5 star reviews I can only assume that the food was not typical. The coffee had a wierd chemical taste and seemed possibly leftover from the day before, I let it sit thinking it needed to be stirred, stirring made it worse and it had to go down the drain. There were three, the next worse than the last. The food, the portions were amazing and the food smelled great, but 90% went to the raccoons. I have never met a pancake that could not be fixed with real butter and decent syrup, but there was no fixing these with any amount of anything, they had a bizarre texture and were 100% flavorless. My best guess is that they were frozen, especially since they were all nearly the exact same size. One of the 4 were eaten. Just like the pancakes the omelet smelled and looked amazing, but it was so salty that it was absolutely inedible unless sandwiched between the toast and the flavorless hashbrowns. It was really a shame because the omelet was massive and had a good amount of meat and cheese. There was also a huge portion of hashbrowns that were clearly from frozen. The toast, the toast was the star and had real butter, but the toast was the only truly edible item. The food was packaged well, decent plastic cutlery, jelly, etc. read more

WOW. There's a reason why Cafe Java has been around for the past 24 years! This mom & pop shop is the real deal. It stays busy, breakfast is served until closing time, and there is SO much to choose from. We ordered the Ultimate Migas and also the Java Melt Sandwich. The Ultimate Migas compared to the regular Migas includes Chorizo, and if you're a Texan, you know we love our chorizo! The Java Melt Sandwich, need I say more? Literally, melts in your mouth (and we had it without cheese)! The fried hash was perfectly seasoned, no additional sauce/toppings needed! read more

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The lady serving me was nice but the young people that work there seem to be so bored with their lives they sit there and stare and judge people as if they are better than you. Y'all are severs, just because your behind a table don't make you special. Go make your money and learn to be polite to people. It'll take you farther. The food was alright. read more

I really enjoyed my Ultimate Migas. They had all the ingredients I like including chorizo. I believe I get the same things here in Arlington but they are still called Migas. Sometimes all you have to do is ask for modifications to get what you want. Most businesses are agreeable to changes. The service was very friendly!! They were very busy and that's a good good sign. Maybe they'll consider expanding. When I'm back in Austin I'll stop in again. Maybe try some of the other menu items. read more

Cafe Java - Austin - Ultimate Migas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

This is a type of place where you can go every morning and you'll find almost the same people. This seemed like a local favorite among my parents' age group. The staff was pretty helpful in suggesting the dishes. We got a garden burger with side of cottage cheese and peaches, a California omelette with side of hashbrowns, and a cafe mocha. The service is fast and the food is tasty and affordable. I really liked the burger and the omelette. I was a bit unhappy with the cottage cheese and peaches, the peaches seemed straight out of can whereas I had an expectation of fresh ones. Nevertheless the food is very tasty and I'll visit this place again. read more

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This is a hidden gem! We live nearby and have passed this place quite a few times and decided to finally drop in. Once we did, we went three times in a little over a week! All of the food we've tried has been great. You get large portions for a good price. Also, everyone working there is warm, friendly, and personable. It's one of those places where so many people are regulars and recognize everyone, I love it! Must tries: any of their specialty coffees, Philly cheesesteak sandwich or omelette, hash browns, cinnamon roll and chocolate chip pancakes. Also, shout out to Julie, our waitress the first time we ate here. Amazing personality and have great suggestions! read more

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It was a looooooong wait. They said it was going be 45 minutes, it ended up being over an hour. But when we got in there they were sooo friendly as a staff and efficient. This place had amazing service. The host was super friendly and us comfortable with the wait. When we sat down and ordered the food came out within 10 minutes! Hot and fresh!!! The whole table was pleasantly stunned. Everything was good. The coffee was on point without any cream. I should've bought some beans to go. The wait staff worked as a team keeping the energy up and they kept the tables from looking junky. Overall we had a great time. The prices were all manageable as well, not too expensive for the plates. read more

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