My favorite spot when I visit San Jose. Wonderful food with even more wonderful-er people. Perfect vibe. Great place for tasty dishes with beautiful presentations. Also the matcha and coffee is legit. Brisket burrito might be my fav (Today I tried the chicken katsu burrito) read more

iJAVA Cafe - Chicken Katsu Burrito - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

I have to say that their strawberry Matcha is the best in San Jose. They do a fresh strawberry milk mixture that tastes like strawberry milk and a Matcha foam cream top fantastic I ordered the large two at a time! Five stars also for the BLT it's a beef bacon tastes awesome. Five stars every time also honourable mention for the pistachio latte. Now my only complaint is that there is very limited parking, but there is no distance I will get upset about walking to get into this café. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Strawberry Matcha my favorite - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm recommending this coffee shop because I genuinely want to support local businesses--and the service here is phenomenal. The space is open, spacious, and has a really nice vibe. Now, about that espresso... nothing about the taste or preparation justified the price. One single shot was over $5 with tip. ONE. SHOT. I support local, but my wallet was too involved in this relationship. The average single shot, even here in Northern California, is around $3.50 THE BRISTRA TOLD ME IT WAS ONE SHOT! I asked. No lies were told here....I have been ordering expresso shots for years and I am well aware of the difference between an uno and a dos shot. I want local businesses to thrive, but pricing still has to make sense if you want people to become regulars. Not saying... just saying. Great service, great atmosphere. The espresso price? We need to talk. read more

TLDR : Great place to grab a nice brunch with some nice coffee options. Loved the egg bagel sandwiches and the coffee strawberry matcha was an amazing drink. The salmon Benedict was very average - one of the eggs was perfectly cooked and runny while the other was almost a hard boiled egg! Overall good experience read more

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Writing this for others and for future me. I've been here several times for breakfast, and I always forget which breakfast burrito is my favorite. I go back and forth between fully loaded and brisket. With either choice, you can't go wrong. They also have a pretty good lunch menu that comes with a side of tomato bisque, yum. The people who work there are super friendly and patient (I know this because I take forever to order). The ambiance is great. Light music in the background makes it perfect if you want to catch up with friends, read a book, or catch up on emails. I'll be sure to update with photos later...the issue is that it looks so appetizing so I dive right in. read more

Habibi this place is halal! I'm not sure what I was expecting when I put the address to IJAVA into my navigation system but definitely wasnt expecting this to be the top 3 best breakfast burrito I've ever had. Upon arrival iJAVA doesn't seem like it would knock your socks off, simple clean decor which I always appreciate. The menu is somewhat limited for breakfast but I love that they serve it all day long. My mom ordered the eggs Benedict and I got the tri-tip breakfast burrito the eggs Bennedict was so yummy and I was amazed by the potato and bacon that came as the side for over $21 though I will say it's on the pricier range. The beef brisket breakfast burrito at $17.95 was very reasonable in my opinion as it included very high quality beef brisket that was so tender. I'm usually not a fan of barbecue sauce, but it works well here! Both portion sizes were great! You will leave full Overall, I was super impressed by this spot and I'm so happy we have a brunch spot that's halal. I would 100% come back. Especially since the service was kind too. Oh and parking isn't great so factor in an extra 10 minutes for that. read more

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iJAVA is one of those cafe-and-brunch spots that sounds simple on paper but ends up delivering far more than expected. I ordered the chilaquiles ($19.45). The menu prices posted online don't match the in-person menu. For example, the chilaquiles were listed at $17.45 online but $19.45 in-store. Online ordering uses the correct lower price. Nevertheless, the chilaquiles arrived after 15 minutes and they were phenomenal. It's surprisingly difficult to find chilaquiles that get every component right. Usually, the chips are soggy, the beans are forgettable, or the protein feels like an afterthought. Not here! The texture was exactly what I wanted. Chips were softened enough to absorb the sauce but still maintaining some structure and bite. The black beans were cooked perfectly, the jalapeños added a pleasant kick without overwhelming the dish, and the beef chorizo wasn't rationed out. There was a generous amount throughout, and every bite felt balanced. Perfect amount of salt and seasoning. Service was excellent as well. Friendly, attentive, and efficient without being intrusive. Finding parking, however, was another story. After circling the area, we eventually turned onto Auzerais Avenue, found street parking, and walked a few minutes back. Not the end of the world, but definitely something to keep in mind before visiting. Between the parking situation and the menu pricing discrepancy, there are a couple of minor annoyances. But when the food is this good, they're easy to overlook. These were some of the best chilaquiles I've had in San Jose, and that's ultimately what I'll remember. If the rest of the menu is anywhere near this level, I'll gladly be back at iJAVA. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Chilaquiles - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

Stopped by for lunch a few weeks ago. Shortly after placing our order, I had to use the restroom. When I walked in I found a clogged toilet with a completely disgusting display of waste and mess all over the toilet and floor. I immediately did a U-turn and went to the counter about to be sick but also because I had to use the restroom. The person at the counter looked at me blankly when i reported the condition of the restroom and asked if there was another one or a public restroom nearby. She did not appear to understand the severity so I requested thevo read more

We had this before we headed out of town and it was soo good. They have such a wide variety, which can be good or bad, but here, whoohoo, they mastered it. The breakfast, the wraps, lunch menu, coffee's, I mean no matter what everyone at our table got, it was delish. Would come here again! read more

Simply casual cafe. Walk in and order. If eat in they give you a number to your table. Pistachio latte: 4 stars. Pretty good. I got it ice and liked the texture of the pieces of pistachio in it. Brisket burrito: filled with meat. Good for lunch or dinner. read more

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Cute cafe walking distance from children's discovery museum. We ordered some breakfast burritos and I was very happy with my Mexicali burrito which was a veggie burrito with eggs , sweet potato , cheese and black beans. My husband got the fully loaded burrito which had eggs, beef, cheese, potatos but it also had greens in it which was kind of weird in a breakfast burrito. It came with a tasty salsa. This place has coffees to choose from and baked goods too. They also have high chairs for little ones read more

iJAVA Cafe - Breakfast Mexicali Burrito - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

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It's so hard to find a breakfast restaurant around San Jose with long wait times. THIS PLACE HITS!! *Food* Everything is so delicious I got the post egg Benedict and my boyfriend got a egg and cheese turkey croissant so good well made and wait time was not long at all. We did have one egg that was supposed to be poached but the manager egg that was supposed to be poached but the manager came out and gladly replaced for running poached eggs. Really appreciate it *ambience* Really cute inside and plenty of street parking read more

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We're at a soccer tournament for our kids this weekend and were on the lookout for healthy options we could pick up in between games. My kids weee huge fans of the smoothies and the chicken Asian salad was mouth watering good. We placed a to go order and showed up a little early for pick up. The staff kindly expedited my order so we could get to our game. Super thankful for such amazing food at phenomenal price points as well as epic customer service. Can't wait to go back. (No photos of the food because we scarfed it down, but it was all quite beautiful!) read more

Oh this cute little place is so yummmmm. I always crave healthy breakfast food and found the perfect Power Bowl they serve here and it's so simple and delicious!!! Such a healthy complete meal and I seriously can't find another restaurant that serves something quick, easy, and guilt free as this. In my opinion the surrounding area does seem just a little too busy and sketchy for my liking but inside, the ambiance is very cozy. You can definitely study, meet, or do work here. Haven't tried any of their other beverages or food options yet but will definitely be back!!! read more

iJAVA Cafe - Power Scramble Bowl - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

iJava remains one of our favorite breakfast locations. They have a great variety of dishes and drinks. Our goto favorites are: (1) the Power Scramble w/ Egg Whites and (2) the Cumin Rice with Turkey Bacon There are many excellent wraps, burritos, plates, and sides on the menu. read more

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We usually park on the other side of the children's museum but this time we had to park in a different lot. I really wanted a good coffee and saw this place from our parking lot. Open decor and well lit. Feels very welcoming. We ordered a Vietnamese coffee. So good. We plan to return if we ever need lunch in the area. read more

A short walk from the downtown Hilton San Jose. Fast, friendly service and a good variety of breakfast offerings. I enjoyed a brisket burrito served with a mildly spicy, slightly sweet hot sauce and a side of fresh fruit with a sprinkling of chili-lime seasoning. Absolutely excellent and quite filling. The coffee was notable, as well - a dark roast that was smoother than expected with just a hint of dark-roast bitterness. Worth a visit if you're downtown. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Brisket Breakfast Burrito - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

We have been coming here for years and it used to be the best breakfast spot in the South Bay. But we have noticed the quality has been going downhill in the last year or so. We order the egg/turkey/cheese croissant sandwich. And each time we noticed less and less eggs and then today NO EGGS in an egg breakfast sandwich. Honestly made us laugh. I called them to rectify it and they put me on hold and then hung up. I know it's not easy running a business but we really miss the quality this place used to have. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Egg turkey cheese croissant minus the best ingredient - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

Everything on the menu looked delicious, I wanted something fairly healthy for breakfast. The person behind the counter was very nice and she recommended the power scramble and it was great. Chicken, eggs, spinach, sweet potato among other things. I topped it off with a coconut latte, which was also very good. Definitely recommend. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Power scramble and coconut latte - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

Beverages and treats here are always good. First time trying a salad and it did not disappoint. Nice balance of chicken and lettuce and the dressing amount was just right. Looking forward to trying more menu options. Comfortable, well-lit place to enjoy a meal or coffee. Staff are always friendly as well. Thank you read more

iJAVA Cafe - Asian Chicken Salad - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

We ordered chilaquiles they were so good and we order an avicado toast. Not so good. The avocado tasted like if it was from yesterdays prep and had an after read more

This place is a like a little oasis in a busy intersection. It's warm and welcoming. The food is really fresh and made with care. We had the vegetarian crepe, kids grilled cheese, and an apricot tart. They were all delicious! read more

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Their avocado toast was so fresh & yummy! I saw the next table order one on my last visit & decided t try the toast next time. It did not disappoint and I paired it with pistachio latte. It was topped with chopped pistachios to my surprise. I requested them to dial down on sugar because flavored lattes tend to be too sweet for comfort. We also ordered their eggs Benedict & plain latte. Staff was friendly & quite attentive. read more

The coffee was ok but the food was absolutely terrible. It took 45 minutes for them to get our order and it was not worth the wait. The $22 eggs Benedict was a fried egg on a slice of tomato on an English muffin with some kind of cheese sauce. It's like they have never seen a real Eggs Benedict. My daughter said er crepe tasted like glue. We won't be back. read more

Nice, modern vibe and relaxing tunes. Burrito was just I wanted - a little sweet and a little spicy. Worth the 15 walk from my downtown hotel. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Delicious Mexicali Breakfast Burrito - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

Incredible service and food from a local small business. You can't go wrong with pistachio latte and guac and toast. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Love to check out new places and they did not disappoint. Pistachio Latte, never had one before and it was so good with my guac toast. - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

Right on the corner by the entrance to 87 with street parking options. We came in and only waited a few minutes to order. The barista was super sweet and took our order. The matcha was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. We shared a brisket burrito which comes with a side of fruit or salad and had great flavor and was very filling. read more

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iJAVA is the best place for breakfast! The Mexicali burrito is so nourishing and delicious and comes with a tangy spicy sweet house sauce that is so good you could swim in it. The side potatoes are also delicious! The atmosphere is calm and relaxing and the staff is always friendly and happy to answer questions. This place is incredible and everyone should try it!!! read more

Great brunch spot in San Jose, they have some good selection of coffee and delicious pancakes. Service was quick and the staff was super friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating read more

I used to live next door to this location. It's always pretty busy, it closes early, parking can be found might have to be down the street though. however the vibe is so warm and friendly. Honestly this review is solely for the Mexicali burrito. Such a bomb burrito, I picked it because of the name and my mom being from Mexicali. Wow what a blessing to have found this burrito, the green tortilla, the avocado, the SWEET POTATOES! Stop playing with me. With the side of fruits. Stop playing with me. So good please try sooooo good. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Mexicali Burrito - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

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Stopped by iJava with friends for an early Sunday brunch. They have a few plant-based options that looked filling so I was excited to try a new breakfast spot. You order at the front and are given a number before finding a table. The ambiance inside is very mellow, cafe style, and there were a few tables outside if you wanted some extra sunshine. I went with their vegan bowl ($12) which contained black beans, tomatoes, sweet potato, corn, and avocado over a bed of greens. Thinking it'd be nice to have a bit more carbs in my bowl, I added a side of potatoes which was a great decision, though the bowl ended up being substantial enough! The bowl was dressed by a chipotle dressing which gave it a bit of a kick. It was a good hearty breakfast at a fair price. Hopefully they'll consider adding some more vegan friendly baked goods because those looked spectacular. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Vegan Bowl - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

Was walking while waiting for my car oil change. I remembered this place from driving by to get in 87. Homey feel, looked like local business folks enjoy this place so I have it a try. Worth the gamble. I asked for a recommendation from the signature lattes. And the pistachio latte was a winner. I didn't need food but they have a great menu selection and people seem to enjoy the food. I may need to meet some friends here sometime. The atmosphere is hip and has great seating for intimate groups. It's near to the children museum. If I were a mom of a youngster, I'd be here with my kid. I didn't see if they have hot chocolate but it seems like I'd find something like that considering how close this is to the museum. Definitely one to bookmark. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Table by the window - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

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First time here, we checked it out because it was 2 mins away from our apartment. It was very clean inside and the customer service was great! We ordered the salmon Benedict and the french toast, they were delicious. Would come back to try more dishes! read more

iJAVA Cafe - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

iJava Café - A Crab Cake Benedict Masterpiece (but skip the "French Toast") I come to iJava regularly and honestly, it's for one dish only: the crab cake Benedict. I've tried this dish at countless breakfast spots across the Bay Area, and iJava serves the best version--if you order it right. My order: Crab cake Benedict On a croissant Spinach on the side Hollandaise sauce on the side Why? Because the spinach is overly cheesy and strong, which overwhelms the delicate crab flavor. The "hollandaise" sauce isn't traditional--it's very thick, almost like a rich flavored spread, not the classic silky version. I skip it entirely and enjoy the crab and croissant on their own. When made this way, the crab cake Benedict is absolute perfection. Flaky croissant, real crab, and no overpowering extras. Now, about the French toast... iJava boldly claims to have the best French toast in the Bay Area. A manager even challenged me to try it, offering it on the house if I didn't like it. Someone who looked like the owner walked by and said, "I love our French toast--it's like bread pudding." That's exactly why I didn't like it. It is bread pudding. There's no cinnamon, no crisp edges, and it's drenched in vanilla syrup and fruit. They even bake their own baguette in-house specifically for this dish, but it's soaked in vanilla milk until soggy. Personally, I think they'd save time and money just using croissant or brioche, add the cinnamon in the custard before soaking. At least those would feel more like actual French toast. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Crab Cake Benedict and "French Toast" - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

The short rib breakfast burrito is to die for, the coffee selection is great. Don't let the location fool you!

What's better than brunch, you might ask? Halal Brunch on a Sunday! A weekend must. It's a favorite. You honestly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. But I've personally tried the following: French toast Chilaquiles Avocado toast Breakfast burrito Short rib burrito Coconut latte (hot and cold) pistachio latte BLT Usually, order via DoorDash, but I did get the opportunity to pop in once. Super cute, cafe vibes. We were immediately greeted by the owner (I believe) when we walked in! He gave us all his recommendations, and I was so happy I tried the coconut latte because wow! It was so good! He was very kind and helpful. We expressed how much we loved the French toast, and he told us they make the bread in-house. I meannnnn, no wonder it's to die for! Honestly, order the French toast if you haven't already. Overall, excellent service, quality food, and a very happy brunch girly Thanks for all the yummy food Xoxo read more

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Got a Mexicali burrito and thought it was great! Good flavor, good size, good grill on the outside, good salsa that it comes with read more

iJAVA Cafe - Me Italian Cream Soda - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

Came to this restaurant about an hour before closing on a Thursday. It's a small restaurant in a more industrial side of town, where there appears to be a lot of construction going on. For parking, there's limited parking near the restaurant so we chose to park across the street in a pay to park lot. Service was ok. You order the food at the counter and it's brought to you. I don't recall anyone checking on us too often but I think they did 1x or 2x. It's a pretty basic breakfast menu. I remember ordering the chilaquiles and crepes and my friend ordered some sort of breakfast plate with eggs. The chilaquiles were good, not very flavorful but not bad. I didn't like the crepes at all, i thought they were really bland. My friend thought her food was ok too. All in all, it was an ok meal. Nothing stood out and I probably wouldn't be back. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Chilaquiles - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California

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I already posted a review and it disappeared. Now I'm making this a one star review. I ordered a very disappointing, tiny breakfast burrito one morning. It had none if the ingredients I asked for in it. It was a Togo item or I would have returned it. It cost $18. It was a 4 biter. I complained. One of the owners or managers called me back and said I could come in and order any burrito for 50% off. Wow. So, basic just baiting me out of more of my money. What a deal. I wanted a refund. This place I have been told is not as good as used to be. And I believe it. read more

"As good as it gets" is really just an understatement, brohemio. This place is BETTER. I am pretty sure I took some photos, but I think they're on my camera, and I have yet to upload them to a computer and then take them to Yelp. Or I could WiFi blast them to my iPodPhone, and then upload them from there, but that could take some serious time, cuz I don't even remember when I went here or what the heck I have immortalized in time with my magic Time Stopper Witchcraft Machine Sony Alpha 7III with the Sony GM II FE 2.8 24-70 lens with adjustable aperture - since then. So yeah, like I was sayin', I order some sort of Vegan Bowl cuz it sounded the best and it had the most veggies (I think?). But it was lacking PROTEIN. I'm tryna bulk right now, so I'm pretty much on that 5000-10000 kcal/day diet. Which, if you're wondering, IS AWESOME! You just get to eat, bruh! EAT!! And since we're on an eating platform, I think you get it. But yeah, the vegan thing wasn't cutting it, so I got some scrambled eggs. Hard Boiled eggs would have been the 6/5 stars, but they say they can't do it :( .... or wouldn't. *mad emoji* *crying profusely emoji* THE AMBIANCE IS GOOD. GD Yelp, always telling me how to write my reviews. read more

iJAVA Cafe - Vegetarian Bowl + Chicken Caesar Salad + Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Cafes Near Me - San Jose, California