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    Fog City Java

    4.4 (74 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Closed 6:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Avo toast with lox.
    Peter V.

    I absolutely love this place after a surf session. Family owned, and always top notch service. They remember our order every Sat morning. Their coffee and food never a disappointed.

    Taylor E.

    This is one of my favorite coffeehouses in pacifica! The only thing that stops me from coming here everyday is it's location, it doesn't quite fit with my commute. The staff here is very friendly and fast. If you come here enough they will more than likely remember your order to! I only come in here about once a week but they always remember what I get. My favorite thing to order here besides the coffee is the veggie bagel. Me and my wife ask for it to be served open faced (a little extra) and split it. Thier specialty drinks are also very good! I also like thier chicken salad sandwich on dutch crunch. I really wish they had a coffee card here is all, as much as i come in it would be nice to get that nice feeling of satisfaction every time i fill up a coffee card. That is really my only complaint though - this really is a great coffee shop.

    Veggie Sandwich
    Fatima S.

    Came here last Saturday, we passed by it on our way to the Dog Surfing event. On our way back I remembered that I saw a lot of people earlier having breakfast and that it must be good so I said we'll stoy by for food. So it was about 15mins before they close. The guy, I think he's the owner, didn't seem enthusiastic that we came in that late, he reminded me that they are closing and basically given us about 15mins to eat, because we were sitting outside and that's why we had extra time before they pick up the chairs and put it away. Since we were hugry, I told him that it's fine and we'll be quick. We ordered BLT, Veggie Sandwich, and coffee. Nothing extraordinary about it, price was a bit much but I figured, hey it's Pacifica. I am giving this a 1 star because or the guy's attitude and also because as they were cleaning up, the guy was just simply using his bare hands to put the bagels back in bag, probably to serve for the next day? I just didn't feel good about it. I mean sorry, but I didn't see him wash his hands and at that point they were closing the olace so he has been touching a lot of stuff, putting things away, and cleaning.

    a bagel and iced coffee
    Katie M.

    My favorite coffee/ bagel shop. Always great service! The staff is always so friendly and fast. Always get the veggie bagel on Asiago and a vanilla breve

    Eddy T.

    I honestly expected more from this Java shop in Pacifica. The bagel attach is mediocre to say the lease. The cream cheese is 3.50 that sits at room temperature and to be honest doesn't taste like its valued or some high end cream cheese. Avocado is great , and 3.00 for microwaved bacon, probably not the best. And the bagel was good but I assume they don't make their bagels . But after stopping to look around at this place it's up because it's a place where the locals hangout. T I say the locals deserve a better menu that's reasonably price. And coffee to me is just okay.

    It's local and close to the beach.
    Chris R.

    Love the fact that Fog City Java is close to the beach. That fact plus the simple fact they exist at all in their location are some of the few positives about this business. The coffee is only average at best. The croissants appear to be good but the flavor and texture is below average. They do not provide free Internet. They charge for debit card and credit card transactions. Their prices are more than others places. About 20% - 30% more for the same thing. Their hours of operation are comparatively restricted. Positive points include : ONE (1) minute walk from the beach sand. You can see the Ocean if you stand up. Table outside to enjoy the morning sun. Mexicali Mocha is good enough. Quick access to / from Highway 1. While Fog City Java is not the worst place I feel that even the Starbucks on Linda Mar Blvd presents a better value. Even though it is farther from the beach I would visit Beach Monkey Cafe if I was looking for a quality cup of coffee in a well rounded business. But FCJ is beach local and if your expectations can be managed then Fog City Java may be right for you.

    Super FRESH donuts
    Marevie R.

    I wanted to give this place more stars for being a quick place to grab a bite to eat in the morning as it didn't have to many reviews! I really liked it - the coffee was fresh, my donuts were fresh and I enjoyed that the people there actually smiled. It's a tiny place but enough for you or a friend to get something quick. Super clean too!

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    Great selection of coffees, pastries and delicious sandwiches. The owner is ver community minded. Highly recommend

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    Kindest, friendliest coffee shop. Great food and coffee. Nice group to chat with out front in the mornings.

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    Love this place! Good coffee! Friendly service! Good food! And always some cool local art on the walls for sale!

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    Great coffee, yummy donuts and bagels. Employees are nice and welcoming, unlike other people we've met in Pacifica, CA.

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    Wonderful staff as always. Today I came in because I was having a rough day from work, so I decided…read moreto treat myself to some boba. Not sure what the guy name was but he was wearing an orange shirt that says Arizona with a star on it (top right corner) of his shirt, he was young Caucasian male, he over heard my conversation with my mother about how I was stressed out about my day. And he asked me if I was stressed out about my father adding ice cream to his Thai ice tea. I thought that was funny, he turned my really bad day into a wonderful day. I felt way better. Simple kindness acts like that is what matters. He's great. He deserves a raise. He's always working when I come. He's absolutely awesome. Drinks always turn out to be fresh and very delicious. Establishment is always super clean and well put together. Staff members are always kind. Very helpful. Quick and efficient. Thank you Tea world staff for being the absolute best!

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