Java Beach brings a cool little vibe to the Ocean Beach Sunset area. Its located right on the corner at the end of the N line. Occasionally you can get in here and there are just a few people and plenty of prime seating. But most of the time the place is packed, which is good. They have a decent sized patio to sit on if you dare, considering it usually doesn't peak 68 degrees down here. The inside has a cute little bar top you can sit at in front of their 6 or so beers on tap. Also some couch room and table and chairs. On the weekends you can usually find some kind of live music which is cool and fun. Oh did i mention FREE WIFI?? That fact alone may add an hour to my stay there. Very friendly staff, not so quick of service. But thats what you get when the food is very fresh. They have soup, sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, and assorted baked goods, and lots of good coffee. Because a lot of tourist roll through here it can get a little cluttered and dirty. People don't understand the concept of cleaning up after themselves. All around a cool quaint quirky little place in the Sunset. It is especially nice later on because its mostly locals hanging out down there. They are open from 5am-11pm everyday i think. read more

This neighborhood place is amazing with a wonderful and, at the same time, funky vibe. It is owned by people who grew up in the Outer Sunset, back when it was the Lower Sunset. These people are not here posing like their too cool for school like some other businesses around the `hood. Instead, they have quietly changed the neighborhood while welcoming everyone into their cafe. They built the park across the street-- transforming it from an abandoned vacant lot to an awesome oasis. The service is efficient, friendly and caring. They care. They really care. I know the staff and the recent characterizations given on Yelp are far from true. They do get busy, but they move the line FAST and everyone get their fix in a timely manner. The sandwiches are huge and delicious. If you order a hot sub, it is cooked so that takes time, but I've never waited too long. Salads are huge and plentiful. And then to the basics: the coffee is scrumptious. 6 different, stellar options-- where do you see that? Go to Java Beach and be part of something bigger-- Java Beach is changing the neighborhood for the better one cup of coffee at a time. read more

Java Beach is my home away from home and the people who work there are the best! I see that the recent yelps took place during the hot spell when everyone and their mother was here at Ocean Beach. I must say the staff handles the increased traffic with grace. Have any of you ever worked in the service industry?? This is not McDonald's folks-- is that what you want out here on the edge of the Pacific Ocean? I think not. That wouldn't fit, would it? I haven't even been to McDonald's in years, but I imagine you want robots serving you and not people. People who really appear to be trying their best. Then, again, you could go to Java Beach on a cold, foggy day and enjoy the breadth of experience: the warm, welcoming smiles with a hot chocolate with fresh made whipped cream. Curl up on the couch read a good book and enjoy Java Beach at its best. read more

Decent coffee, excellent location. The crowd seems to really take away from the experience however. Is Java Beach a homeless shelter? There are a lot of bums that hang out here. Many live in Golden Gate Park, on the beach or in their campers. They come here and sit all day stinking up the place. Then you have the surfer punks with their attitude and of course the bitter grumpy old lesbians writing their books and bad poetry that snarl at you. Coffee shops are supposed to smell nice. Especially since they serve warm sandwiches and pastry. There are times I've gone inside and it's smelled worse than a men's locker room, London subway bathroom or the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. Java Beach seems to do well with clean customers so they need to thrown the bums out that sit around stinking up the place. There sandwiches are good. read more

I absolutely love Java Beach so much. Not only are their vanilla lattes a small taste of heaven but their food is really good. My favorite salad is the Ceasar Salad but do realize it comes with mushrooms. It's a fun spin on a classic but I get mine without them. Their teas are also really good. My favorite time to go there is in the evenings to relax with friends. I also prefer evenings because the staff is amazing then. Debbie (the night manager) is so sweet and makes a point of remembering your name and your usual drink. There's nothing better to me when I walk into a business than for the employee to say, "Hey Nicole. Are you getting your usual?" But don't get me wrong, mornings there are always good too. When Sean is making my coffee, he always remembers that I prefer my vanilla lattes sweet. I highly recommend this place!! read more

I spend a LOT of time here. The building alone has made a great improvement in the neighborhood - from an area of blight and nothingness to a more lively and lovely place. I love the aesthetics, particularly at night - and the outdoor seating is a nice touch. My favorite thing in the whole world to get from here is an oatcake. Though sometimes even the cashier may not know what it is - it is hiding on the bottom shelf behind the newspapers. It is really like portable oatmeal, slightly sweet with dried fruit. Their coffee is pretty good, and their sandwiches and salads are super yummy -- they also accept cards for even the smallest of purchases. You should probably come here since it's basically awesome. But then I'm biased because I grew up on Java Beach on LaPlaya. I'm just stoked to have one on my side of town. read more

This place is a RIP OFF. Asian lady who owns business charges full price for a refill. Two medium coffees for 8.00. A greedy local business & everyone talks about what a angry and greedy person she is. Also, if you tip generously, this won't help for even a warm up to your coffee. The owner will openly yell at you & embarrass you in front of customers. I was spending about 250.00 per month here. I was dissuaded about the rip off tactics on refills that I bought a coffee maker on Amazon & buy coffee at Trader Joe's. I cut my coffee bill to 65.00 per month. The owner has no patience. She swipes your credit card and throws it on the counter. Make sure you grab your card. I left mine behind and came back 30 minutes later. She said she threw it away. I had to wait 10 days for a replacement in the mail. read more

I've been a Java Beach faithful for years. The place has aged like a fine wine, getting better all the time. Yes, there is a line, but have you noticed how fast it moves? They have two people working two registers QUICK style. The coffee is superb...all fair trade and organic...Bernie's Blend will rev you up fast and not abandon you. Delicious pastries. Killer bagels with heaps of cream cheese. The subs are phenomenal (try a Tsunami!). FREE Wi-Fi!! There are 5 beers on tap with Happy Hour DAILY. DAILY, including weekends! They're OPEN until 11pm. And the people are the most eclectic gathering of people in town. College students, mothers, bikers, construction workers, writers, musicians, poets AND locals!! This is no ordinary cafe and it would be nothing but a mistake to draw that conclusion. read more

Oh Java Beach, you make my lunch so often I now have a pavlovian response to the glory that is the hot veggie sandwich (ask for the whole grain bread). My nearby art studio and the creative expressions it contains are forever linked to the satisfaction of a hot veggie sandwich and a no sweet soy chai. So many great ideas have been fostered through this combination, I can now call upon it when needed to pull me out of a creative block. Rainy blustery or sunny beachy, I eat lunch here at least once a week and it's often my only meal of the day. I hope the staff know that my work is surely only a tiny fraction of the Sunset creatives that are fueled by the western exposure and savory snacks at Java Beach. read more

This place is the best ! I've been drinking java beach coffee for well over a decade now. I lived in Italy for 3 years and loved the cafe culture. Java Beach has the same atmosphere. At any time of the day I can expect to see one of my friends and meet new people too. I've seen many relationships start here,This is where I meet my wife. It's the only place of it's kind apart from the new java beach which is now my second favorite hang out joint in the city. The food in these places is outstanding and the variety lacks nothing. The staff is friendly and personable and always greet me by name. I love this place and you will too. read more

This spot was right next to our Airbnb , we decided to come grab some breakfast before we head out. You wait outside and stand 6 ft and then go on and order your food and they call out your name in another window once your food is ready! I ordered the turmeric tea latte and a bagel with cream cheese and sun dried tomatoes . My bagel was kinda hard and it wasn't warm so I wasn't too happy with my bagel , my latte was good. My husband got the yoghurt bowl which he loved and my friends for the veggie bagel . Everyone enjoyed there food! If you want a quick coffee , or latte and quick food this place is pretty good!!! read more

Java Beach Cafe was the perfect stop before leaving San Francisco! Tucked conveniently close to the Great Highway, it's a fantastic spot to grab a bite and soak in the coastal vibe. I opted for the veggie bagel and wasn't disappointed. It was fresh, delicious, and hit the spot. The service was another highlight - friendly and efficient, making sure I had everything I needed for a relaxing pre-travel moment. The location itself is fantastic. Being steps from the Great Highway makes it easily accessible, while the nearby bus stop and foot traffic from the coastal path create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. read more

I have lived down the block from this place for years. The sandwiches are good, actually, when I was pregnant I was addicted to the Whirling Dervish sandwich which is feta cheese, tomato, greens and balsamic vinegar & oil. They also have really good soups, especially the chicken curry soup they frequently have. For selfish reasons, being in grad school, I sometimes wish the live music was not so loud on week nights but I also appreciate the community space. The menu gets pretty boring but, again, I have been coming here for many years. Overall, a great friendly neighborhood staff and delicious food. read more

I will never come back here again. Refills are full price and me and my husband spent 16.00 on 4 cups of coffee here in 25 minutes. Similar to comments below, who charges full price for refills? The coffee was very average and over roasted in my view. Asian lady behind the counter is very abrupt and frankly, she wasn't as nice as she could of been. Outside was filled with homeless people smoking pot and asking for money. This neighborhood is the end of the line for the Judah and all the city homeless stop here to get off the train and hang around and deal drugs at the 7 Eleven down the street. read more

I really love this little place. You come in from the beach all cold and you get a nice, warm cup of coffee or a plate of food and you feel really cozy! It's nice to sit outside on a nice day in the front outdoor seating and watch the sun going down. The coffee is pretty good, but really it's the whole vibe of the place that is so relaxing and nice. On Sunday mornings, I love to get some coffee here and read the newspaper. It's a great place to unwind. Overall, I think this is one of my favorite little spots in the outter avenues. Definitey check it out next time you are there! read more

I came out here while waiting for my dog to be treated at Sunset Veterinary Hospital. So I walked down the Great Highway to Judah Ave where the J Judah streetcars turnaround at the beach, The café was very inviting which music and the aroma of coffee. I ordered my latte from a nice barista and waited only a few minutes for it. This place is kinda small and it was relatively crowded with people just having coffee or meals, A very chill atmosphere here, I did not order anything to eat. Nice place though. It's located right at Ocean Beach which makes it cool also. read more

Location? Superb. Outdoor seating? Marvelous. Prices? Astronomical. Service? Usually abhorrent. Crowded all the frickin time by upper-crust Ocean Beach bums. And pricks. Lots of pricks. Except at night. At night, it's one of the best places in town to sip a Guinness and shoot the shit. All the jerks are gone, and the coffee-slingers with that "I'VE BEEN UP SINCE 4 A.M." attitude are in bed. You get a 10 cent discount when you bring your travel mug... but then they give you a receipt, always, every time, even when you try to say NOTHANKS. Way to be, hippie. read more

If you don't mind crowds this is a place you don't want to miss. Convenient for a MUNI passenger at the end of the N Judah line you can have a good selection of good (strong) coffees, tasty pastries or sumptuous sandwiches. Take some time if you can find a place to sit and enjoy the parade of locals and tourists. Mostly a younger crowd they bring the charm and energy to the place. The baristas are quick, cordial and accurate. When you feel it 's time to move on, step outside and walk across to the beach. Good way to start or end a day. read more

Well, it's one of those "good and bad": things. The bad (1 star) would be the unpleasant counter service, apparently now gaining some notoriety for the place...not sure what's going on there. The good (5 star) is the ass kicking coffee. Several flavors of heavy, heavy coffee from all over the world. If you're out by the beach, and you need a cup of the real stuff, this is the place to go. I've kick-started many a great day on the west end with coffee from Java Beach. read more