From a musician's point of view, this is a fantastic place to play. You're not going to get much better sound unless the other guys in your band are named Mick and Keith. It's a great stop for touring baby nationals and popular, original local bands. Also, since it's smoke free, your pipes don't end up feeling as wrecked the next morning. If you're trying to book a show there, check out their web site about draw requirements. Be sure you have a following or it'll be a one-off performance. They also provide a very decent green room with your own bathroom which makes you feel like the rock star you really want to be. They'll also record your live performance for a fee.... Great food! The pork chili and chicken salad are fantastic. I popped in there to see Bitch and Ferron the other night and they were serving liquor, too. Once the show was over they did allow smoking which I hadn't seen before. If you're a performing musician in the area you know how DC, VA and MD seem like three different countries as far as crowds. People in DC don't want to make the mecca-trip to the 'burbs and vice versa. If you have a decent metro following, Jammin Java is a great venue to keep in touch with more suburban-based fans. Interestingly, the place is owned and operated by a local act, The Brindley Brothers (Luke and Daniel). read more

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I have to admit I kind of forgot about Jammin' Java until they hosted a recent Yelp event there. It makes me really excited to rediscover a conveniently located concert venue that doesn't involve fighting for street parking. This weekend was a great example. We had friends over for dinner and left for the concert 15 minutes before the showtime. We had no traffic on the way there, pulled into one of the many parking spots, and were on time for the show. No stress! The venue itself is not as big as the 9:30 Club or even U Street Music Hall, so the bands coming through are not going to be playing on the radio, but you can occasionally catch some good folks here before they get big. It's an intimate venue, and it's cool that they have a raised platform with seating for those who don't want to stand (and are willing to pay a bit more). I've subscribed to Jammin' Java's emails so I don't miss the good bands that come through and plan to be back. read more

A huge shout out and a big thank you to Jammin Java and their staffs for making my life so much easier planning my kids private themed birthday parties, from my daughter 3rd, 4th and 5th and my son 5th and 7th. There is no doubt that Jammin Java is a unique, fun place. I love how flexible they are for us to bring our own entertainers, we don't have to worry about food and drinks, and that no parents and kids are being rushed home. Great location, great space, wonderful and helpful staff so overall Jammin Java is our favorite place to go for private parties. We will do it again!! read more

Love this local place. The food is good - I have had good many a good sandwich at all times of the day. The drinks are nice too - tho coffee drinks vary depending on the barista. Big attraction for this place is the music - the setting reminds me of hanging out during my college days with no care in the world. Great place for anytime - whenever you are in the area - you wont be disappointed! read more

On numerous occasions, I've attended concerts at Jammin' Java. I've seen some incredible talent here: passafire, ballyhoo, soja, mike pinto, and other reggae-rock bands that get your spirit pumping =D Always have a good time, the staff is chill and they serve blue moon! WIN! The venue is small, but if you are looking for a casual night to hear some good music, buy a $12.00 ticket and head over to jammin java. read more

Third performance I attended at Jammin'Java. The musicians have all been great, no complaints on the performances. Now onto the seating and service -- apparently they have those things, or so they claim. I have seem seating, and I have seem the wait staff, but apparently I am not worthy of either. I actually left before the concert was finished because I was tired of standing and wanted a drink. read more

A very civilized venue to see live music, eat and drink seated for a very reasonable price. They will remove the tables for a bigger act, to accommodate a larger, standing/dancing crowd. However, I've found the place really shines when you hear a more relaxed blues/jazz/folk/Americana act, and the audience is seated, cafe style. A good selection of drinks, and decent thin-crust pizza. Service can be a bit slow, but that's relaxed. May be preferred by the over-30 set. read more

I'm a musician and had an outdoor benefit concert for "Take Action Global" on April 25. The team was super responsive and considerate regarding COVID-19 safety. Tim the sound engineer was professional and helped all the musicians sound amazing! The staff was friendly, helped ensure masks were worn and that guests were safely spaced. Performing at Jammin Java is a dream come true! Stop by for amazing music, a wonderful community, and service with a smile. Can't wait to come back!!! Thank you Jammin Java for all that you do to support music and to safely bring the community together during these unique times. read more

Ambience: Fair Service: Fair Food/Drinks: Good As a person who like to eat healthy I love the concept of their power bowls especially after a great workout. Their bowls are excellent but I think some of their beverages (pressed juices) are over priced. read more

Rarely go to a music/ cafe venue but Eli Lev was playing so I definitely wanted to hear him again. We had paid seats but it was so crowded that my wheelchair was constantly being kicked by everyone who passed by. Matt, manager?, swooped in and fixed the situation asap. Better seats, terrific music and the consideration was 5 Star. Our evening out was memorable in all the ways it should be. Thanks Matt! We will return. read more

Great music venue, personable staff, family-owned. They also have excellent pizza. The owners are from New Jersey and they clearly take their pizza seriously. Thin crust, it's cooked so it crunches, and has a great taste. read more

Fun, intimate venue that brings in great musical talents that encompass most every musical genre. The dance floor is large but the seating near the stage is very. There is additional seating at the bar. The service is decent. While they offer a limited food menu, I've only sampled the beers. There is ample FREE parking out front. This is a great place to catch a live show in the 'burbs. read more

I ordered the Ballpark Chili Hot Dog. The chili had the perfect amount of spice to it and they didn't completely drench the hot dog with it which I was glad cause it was easy to eat.. topped with some onions (I ordered it without cheese) and it was delicious! It came with a salad which kind of threw me off.. a hot dog and salad isn't the ideal combo. BUT the salad was great. So it ended up working out. I also got something from their dessert menu, first time ever trying an Affagato. Vanilla ice cream topped with two shots of espresso and chocolate drizzle. It was great! I don't know what ice cream they use but it was pretty amazing. I would definitely come again if it wasn't so far. I came specifically for a concert but ended up getting dinner and super glad I did! The staff was incredibly friendly too. read more

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This is an intimate music venue, kind of like The Birchmere in Alexandria. The front area has a bar and limited table seating. The separated back area is where the performance is. You can choose where you want to sit, but does not really matter where you are because you get an awesome view anywhere. Food: They have "gourmet' hot dogs, which is basically hot dogs with toppings. They also have sandwiches and chili. They offer a combo, which you can get half a sandwich or hot dog with a cup of chili. I went with a turkey sandwich and a cup of spicy pork and tomatillo chili. The sandwich was typical, nothing special. The chili was not spicy, but had a good amount of pork and rice. It was also supposed to have black beans, but I did not see or taste any, which is great because I don't like beans. Everything on the menu is about $10-$11. They have a wide selection of beer. My friends and I came here for a comedy show. The comics can be a hit or miss, but we still had a great time. It is a nice, fun place to hang out with friends. Everybody is so chill. read more

All I have to say is: get the ice cream sandwich sliders :) I think Jammin' Java hits all of the right notes - it's a casual little venue that is great for checking out local music. The food has been consistently pretty good and reasonably priced, both things you don't usually expect from a music venue. And it's immensely helpful to be able to grab yourself a decent cup of coffee (along with the other drinks) if you're staying up to catch the late acts. Anyway, with convenient (and free parking), food and booze, and pretty good room acoustics, I've been pleasantly surprised that what I thought was just a coffee shop is actually much more! read more

Intimate venue with decently priced tickets. Found out about this venue because there was a particular artist I wanted to see and did not want to go and see them in a huge venue where you can barely see the stage. Plus the price of the tickets were very decent and affordable. On the 90 event, arrived here early and ordered dinner. Menu description sounded appetizing. I got a bowl of chili which was tasty and flavorful. Although the chili was lukewarm and not hot, it still was good. The cornbread that accompanied it I do have to say it was probably the best corn bread I've ever eaten. Extremely moist and tasty. Rarely equine bread because that usually dry and I'm appetizing but this was cornbread to remember. :). Presentation of the food in the dish it was served and we're very attractive. Somebody sitting near us ordered a salad and that was delivered in a quart mason jar. That look like a very interesting way to eat a salad. Will probably try that the next time I visit. They were probably only about 50 people in the place and there was not a bad seat. I'll seating is very close to the stage and can see the performers very well. Acoustics were good and I would definitely come back here again in the future. Actually would come back here to listen to music anytime there's a performer that I like read more

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Very disappointed - mediocre food - limited selection, but we didn't come for the food. It was the music. What was a superb sound system was cranked up to over 90 decibels - The fine musicians of "Nobody's Business" sounded fuzzy and muddled. The reverb was just too painful to listen too. Advice to musicians - find a different venue if you want your music to be understood. The musical line up is terrific, just wonder how many people come back for more pain (literally). read more

First time at Jammin' Java and the venue was fantastic. I watched a live David choi concert with my girlfriend and the experience was so intimate. There is also a bar for convenience access to drinks as well! read more

I used to love this venue until I was taken for $88 bucks. They re-rescheduled a date for before it's original rescheduled date after postponement of its original date 6 months prior and if you didn't discoverer this venue change or re reschedule to an earlier date by the new earlier 2nd rescheduled date you were not refunded!!!! (which I never received the email for the 2nd rescheduled date and venue change until 2 days after the new rescheduled date, even though we emailied Jammin Java 2 months before the new make up date with no responces after seeing she was doing.2 additional dates in the area , which was 20 days before the 1st rescheduled date and from another venue this company owns not the venue I was supposed to see the artist at nor the new venue the artist was to play at, even after the artist did an interview for a local paper and the artist stated she was still playing the 1st og makeup date as well as the 2 additional dates added, one of which was then said to be their newly rescheduled make up date. confusing as hell right? So the concert was originally to take place on Sept 30, 2022 rescheduled to April 21st 2023 and then changed venues and the rescheduled date to April 1st) The email gave you til March 20th at 4pm to get a refund and I received the email from Union Stage on April 3rd and not from Jammin Java! Very disappointing by both Jammin Java and Sophie B. Hawkins!!! So NO more Jammin Java, Union Stage or Howard Theatre for me!!! read more

Went to see an old friend of mine and an artist he manages perform and I can tell you right off the bat the vibe is very chill and laid back although it can be a little too dark. The macaroni cheese they had was out of this world and it was out in no time at all. A lot of small lowkey bands come here so if you're into artists that are in the process of making a name for themselves or just have good live music, this is the place for you. read more

Great event spot I show up to a few times a year. The staff is AWESOME........except for that wannabe make-a-wish kid looking sound guy that is so sure he is capable of doing a semblance of what might be misconstrued as production with a holier-than-thou attitude. Other than that, this is an awesome spot. read more

A very cold evening on Monday night. Even my New Year Resolutions to eliminate drinking alcohol this year, but it doesn't mean my life have to turn to be boring. I definitely refuse to do so! So that is why, last night I decided to go with the girls, to see the fun Concert at Jammin Java. The performer was one famous musician from Jakarta Indonesia who had done a duet with Julio Iglesias in the past. His famous with his number one hit song, which is my favorite, Di Kuta Bali, a piece of paradise in Asia, Indonesia. My favorite getaway. His name is Andre Hehanussa. He charm the audience with his talent, his great vocal and ability to improvise, complete with his great and fun personality as a fine entertainer. Well, Andre Hehanussa is awesome! The man had done a duet with the famous world class singer, Julio Iglesias! He is still Andre Hehanussa that I remember several years ago. His voice still prime and his guitar skills definitely electrifying and enchantingly amazing! :) And the other singer is a female singer, also from Indonesia. Her voice is definitely beautifully rocking the stage, deep full sexy strong round vocal, she has been called as the Tony Braxton Indonesian version. Marvelous! I heard a lot of good things about the performance in this place, Jammin Java, and now I finally got a chance and have a reason to come and see my dear favorite Indonesian musician/singer to sing some familiar number who become hit at the music industry in Indonesia. It was a great concert, and I definitely like the place and will come back for another different show or concerts. The stage is not too big but not too small, it was pretty decent size and will fits the whole band. As long as you don't bring the whole big band orchestra who involved fifty people on stage you'll be fine. :) I stick with ginger ale that night, although my friend have Corona, they serve beer by the way, and the other friend of mine order some healthy sandwich from the bar. They serve yummy sandwich, different kind of healthy food selections like salad, and definitely no calamari! Which I happen to crave for it that night! It was a fun night overall! We took a lot of pictures after the show with the famous singers! Fun time, fun crowd and fun buzz! I will be back and to enjoy all that jammin with you Jammin Java! Keep on Jammin! :) read more

I can't believe it took me so long to go here! This venue has a wide range of events and performances. We were able to start off cheap last night by attending a free Comedy Open Mic. Seating opened at 8:00 and the show started at 8:30. What followed was over 2.5 hours of solid comedy. Generally, Open Mic nights can be hit or miss, but I really enjoyed almost every set. We managed to snag some food too while we were there. The bartender who took our order was over-the-top nice and was able to handle the crowds wonderfully. All of the food ordered came out quickly and was delicious to boot. The Ballpark Chili Dog was awesome and really hit the spot. The Brownie Sundae was more than even 3 people could hope to eat so share or risk getting some weird looks. They seem to have figured out what works for them (chili, hot dogs, sandwiches), and they are doing it well. Can't wait to go back. read more

Went here to see Priscilla Ahn. She's amazing. The venue is pretty cool even though it's in the same strip mall with Safeway. They have food/coffee/bar area near the front, and the back is ideal for a smaller concert with an intimate feel. I had 'homemade chicken salad sandwich' which was decent for a place like this. The staff are hipsters that are actually friendly. The crowd was quite diverse from middle schoolers to older people. Overall it's totally laid back. Love it. read more

Came here for a small concert, and I'm surprised I haven't been here sooner! There's a front area that has some tables and a bar for you to order some food and drinks while you wait for your show seating to open up. Once you go to the main show area, there is plenty of seating for General Admission folks. You pretty much can't get a bad seat in the house, which is what I like about this venue. Service is friendly and laid-back. It's just a nice place to hang out. And yes, they do serve coffee. read more

I do wish this was in Baltimore I would go every night. The setting is very chilled the whole vibe was beauitful. Walking in I thought the place was closed but once you open the door you see it's just the low lights. The area behind the curtain is where the beauitful is located. The many seats and high tops and the stage with four chairs. The piano in the back right corner. Would love to play it. The sound area as well is just.....i would love it here. But it's not in Baltimore. read more

My latte was good. It was definitely jammin' the afternoon I popped in with Neal. Actually a bit too "jammin'" for us to sit down and discuss my questions about ordering an iMac so we left in search of a quiet place. (There was some radio station battle of the bands sound check going on.) Will definitely have to check it out another time when I want to see some live music. read more

They have kids shows. Regularly. Thank you for breaking up the monotony that is staying at home with my toddler when even horrible things like finger painting, fireplace climbing, teapot squealing, yogurt flinging, and trying to drown yourself in the kiddie pool have become common place. I mean, hey! Rocknocerus, good times! $10 for me and the youngster, but it's worth it for some novelty even though she prefers top 40 music (what? yes). We'll be back if I can get the kid to wear clothes before 10am. read more

As far as live music venues go, Jammin Java is pretty decent. I was here on Monday night to see Will Dailey and it was an interesting time. I was wary when I was told that this place was in Vienna and it didn't help when I pulled into a strip mall and saw suburbanite teenagers loitering in front of Jammin Java. Even with the chairs stacked and pushed off to the side, I got the hipster coffeehouse vibe. It converts very nicely into an intimate concert venue. Maybe it was because it was a Monday night but the small crowd was all teenagers. Maybe that's how it always is. Even the bartender couldn't have been more than 19 years old. I felt like I was chaperoning a high school dance. It'll take another performer that I really really really want to see to bring this non-java drinker back. read more

My son wanted a rock n' roll birthday party so immediately I thought of Jammin Java. We checked out the kid music page and decided on "Recess Monkey" and luckily we were able to reserve the little VIP balcony for $50 for their afternoon show plus $10/ ticket. Overall I was very pleased with Jammin Java as a birthday party venue. We pre-ordered some munchies and were able to set up a tab at the bar for parents who wanted coffee (although at $10/ ticket we encouraged dropping off) Upon request they set us up with some pitchers of ice water, all that dancing makes kids thirsty! We were allowed to bring in our own cake. There were "reserved" signs on the balcony to prevent other people from party crashing (kids too young to read did wander in & help themselves to light sticks and cake, but I blame overly permissive parents, not Jammin Java for that) We LOVED Recess Monkey; they were so much fun! They chatted with my son before and after the show, took pictures with him and wished him a happy birthday during the concert. The only downside, and it was minor but I think worth mentioning, was Mei, the woman working the door. She got very upset because my son wanted to greet his guests at the door and she thought that interrupted "the flow" (I thought it was nice manners for a 7 year old) She had an actual little hissy fit and stormed off to complain to the party planner who then came and asked us to wait in the party area. (We refused as I didn't think parents would want to send their 7 year old in alone to find us.) I guess Mei confused a 2 o'clock kid show in Vienna with the 9:30 club. Overall, I'd recommend Jammin Java as a kids birthday party venue. read more

A friend of mine won honorable mention in the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Awards, with the actual event was held at Jammin Java. The ceremony was held early Sunday evening so likely not their busiest time. I've heard good things about Jammin Java and was eager to see for myself what the fuss was about. Don't get fooled by the name. It's not some small bohemian coffee shop with a tiny stage. It's located in a strip mall and extends lengthwise, providing plenty of space to watch the bands perform. Its style is more of a rock bar, but I'm pretty sure they still serve coffee. They showcase up-and-coming indie bands and not just the rock variety. The sound was great and everyone there, including the employees, were laid-back and friendly. Since I have no car, I really wish Jammin Java was within walking distance of a Metro stop. A drawback to having its location in Vienna. read more

I took my 14 year old cousin to Jammin Java Monday, for the Hey Monday concert. They were featuring about 5 different bands in addition to Hey Monday. I had never heard of any of them.. but seriously, you would have thought The Jonas Brothers were in town. It was loaded with horny teenage girls. But I have to admit, those band boys were hot =) Jammin Java itself, was a nice space for local music. Not too big, not too small. The bathrooms were DISGUSTING. ABSOLUTELY GROSS. Try to avoid them at all cost! Beers were super cheap, and the nachos were good old nasty melted cheddar over onions, fresh diced tomatoes, and corn.. so nasty... it was delicious! Just how nachos at a concert should be! All in all, I would def come back if there was some band I like was performing. read more

I have to admit, when my husband 1st told me that this was a major venue for shows, I was skeptical. Then I came inside. There is ample space for bands on stage, let alone for the audience that are there to rock out to them. They even have a little "VIP" section of tables by the bar for those that may not wanna deal w/ the crowd. We've been here several times since moving here, and its never a bad time. Even when the band we're coming to see cancels at the last minute because of a broken axle, never a bad time. If something like this ever happens to you after purchasing a ticket then you too will see how easy it is to transfer said ticket to another show. Have a question about ticketing? Just email them. They're very good at responding. Starting from the bottom: Finding this place is super easy. They're right on Maple Ave. And there's more than enough parking. Their food is really good. Feeling nosh-y? Get the pretzel w/ spicy brown mustard. Wanna eat substantially, but light? Grab a hot dog. Need a bitttt more? Make it two (and might I recommend the Reuben dog?). The bands they pull range from local to major radio play to "That person's still playing out?!". They really do seem to cater to all types of music fans. And the sound in here is GOOD. Not too overpowering when a rock band is on, and really well balanced. The beer selection is excellent. They have ple-nty of local options, for you out of town band kids, as well as some national faves. And the prices can't be beat. Look for the actual list of beers on the bar. They do their best to update them throughout the night in case they run out of anything. Then there's the staff. There aren't even enough words for how awesome these people are. And they always seem like they're having a great time. We're partial to the bar maiden stylings of Miss Katie, but you should all choose your fave. Can you tell that we'll be back? If you see us at a show (we'll be by the bar), say hi. Otherwise, tell the staff that "The Balls" sent ya! read more

Just reading through a few previous reviews of JJ I see that a distinction may be made between Jammin' Java as a music venue and Jammin' Java as a cafe. Those of you looking for a lunch spot or a place to grab a cup of coffee should probably go elsewhere. That is not what JJ does best. But if you are looking for one of the few local music venues to catch an eclectic mix of live music, this may be your place. It's a pretty small place off 123 in Vienna that doesn't do particularly well with the lunch crowd. Most of the action to be found here is at night. If you're into local live music, check out the website for the schedule. You should be warned in advance that this is a small-scale operation, so don't expect a perfect experience. I've found the sound quality to be hit-or-miss. I've stopped eating the food here. read more

This review is for their Bluegrass Brunch, which I attended yesterday. Allow me to say that if you start it at 1:30PM and don't serve breakfast foods, you shouldn't call this a brunch. Insult to injury: They had a full bar to make bloody mary's but no bartender on duty. So I ended up eating lunch. Chili dogs to be specific. Thus combining their apparent specialties of chili and hot dogs. Both the chili and the hot dogs were uninspiring. Toasting the bun would have probably helped, but this food was not made with love. Go to Bridgeport, CT if you want a chili dog made with love. This room was dark also, like bat cave dark. Eventually my eyes adjusted, but it seemed a little sad seeing as how it was such a beautiful day outside and I was in the dark. The first band was great. The second was gospel and slow and not bluegrass-y whatsoever. So we left. The only thing giving this place a second star was the fact that a pot bellied pig was wandering around the front after sneaking in the door. That was cool. read more

It seems I give out five-star reviews quite profligately...when I write them, that is, which isn't often lately. Busy. What can I say? NOT MUCH, apparently. But back to the venue. I give Jammin' Java its five stars for being what it so mightily is...a venue that brings the music to the people, in Vienna, Virginia, which is a place that needs it. I like Vienna , don't get me wrong - I just think that people in the suburbs need cool places to go, and it makes me happy when they exist. And if I were a mom around here, forget about it. I'd probably be here every day. I've seen countless wonderful shows at Jammin' Java. Just check out their calendar and you'll likely find something enjoyable, unless thrash metal or punk is your thing but even then, who knows? I've seen some names I don't quite recognize on the schedule, so maybe they've got that going on too. I mostly go to see Girlyman these days, a folk/pop/songwriter trio who sing like dreams and are just a lot of fun to watch. I've seen Citizen Cope here, and that was pretty great. The sound, as has been noted, is very good and the vibe is generally pretty laidback - I don't feel like I have to arm myself for battle for personal space like I do at 9:30 and Iota, which is a nice switch. The coffee is good, and they've expanded the liquor menu. The food tries hard for a limited menu and it's always fresh and well-prepared. Simply put, I'm a fan. read more

REVIEW ON BOOKING VENUE FOR PRIVATE EVENT This is now my 4th client event at JJ's. Every year has been a vast improvement, but this last event was most ideal and it's all because they have an outside party, Impact Collective, to help manage. Food is no longer provided via JJ's and you must choose an outside caterer, so we went with Mission BBQ. It didn't bother us b/c we could now serve our clients a full meal instead of pizza, chili, and hot dogs. This left the bar open to do what it does best, serve drinks. My clients didn't have to hang around the bar to figure out which slice or bowl was there. Simply put there was never any crowding. MAJOR WIN BRINDLEY'S! Set up was easy, all those details were solidified via the walk through. Our performer's team worked with JJ's production team and everything seemed to be smooth sailing there. I'm not musically inclined, but the band kept giving their praises during sound check, so JJ's sound guy had to be good, right? I think his name was Tommy. Dan, manager with JJ, along with Natalie, from Impact Collective, were professional and extremely helpful. I could tell they really wanted our event to go well and it did. Overall, it's a great venue and the improvements they've made over the past year are a great sign for the future. I look forward to continuing our relationship with JJ's. read more

My wife and I stopped in here to grab a cup of coffee when returning from the car wash and to satisfy our curiosity of what was so "Jammin'" about the place. I liked the fact that immediately upon walking in, you could hear the live music going on as a band played on the stage. I haven't had a chance to sample their cuisine after filling up on Wendy's before stopping inside. The coffee was nice and strong and the girl didn't even blink when my wife asked for an iced mint white chocolate mocha. I'll have to make sure that I get in one day when they have a band I want to hear and eat dinner there. Now, why not five stars like everyone else? Well, there was this one guy sitting in the corner near the entrance. He was wearing a huge peace button on his gaily colored overalls (if my memory serves me correctly, they actually were a tad tye-dyed. Long hair and a half-baked look on his face, he kept giving me the stink eye. Now, he looked like he was a regular at the establishment and probably assumed I was one of the local military guys who are prolific in the Vienna area now (mostly the senior officers who can afford to live there). But like a bad far that just lingers in an elevator, this peace-nik just kept staring and staring and staring. Not that I'm some nut-job right-winger, but I'm not someone who thinks that the world can be solved with flower power and enjoys someone staring at his buzz cut. Yelp-power, maybe. And cupcakes. read more

I know what you're thinking: abbreviated participle? And a nineties-era slang reference to coffee? In the middle of a strip mall in Northern Virginia? ...No thanks. Rest assured, however, that this is actually a lovely (if poorly named) indie rock and folk venue, with a great menu to boot--delicious hot dogs and chili. The prices are fair and the ambiance is friendly--but not, like, here I am in your personal space with some bongos and slam poetry friendly, which is what you would assume based on the fact that this place is named "Jammin' Java." Clearly, I am not a fan of the name. But I've been coming to shows here since 2001, and I do love the place. read more

Wow what a great hidden gem! I am sad I have only found this place two weeks ago. You walk in to a bar style dining area and there are curtains to hid the stage area. The stage area is pretty big, they serve food there and during concerts there is only seating at the VIP area, but during comedy they set up tables and more seating. There are posters all over which gives it a really cool music coffee house vibe. I have come for a rock concert, which was really fun! We were standing towards the back of the crowd, but since it was not the busy it was pretty close up. I also came here for a late night comedy show. They had six acts and each one had me laughing. I am definitely going to keep the schedule up for this place and become a regular! The tickets are really reasonably priced so it is a great way to get out of the house without breaking the bank. So far I have not tried any food here, but I'm sure I will. They also have pitchers of water with cups out, which is really nice. read more

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