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    Java Beach Cafe

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    JAVA BEACH CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    butterscotch latte
    Sarah C.

    really busy on a sunday morning, but all good vibes being near the beach! staff are friendly as well. I got the butterscotch latte ($7.75) and it was way too sweet. the base espresso was decent, I think the drink has potential if they added less syrup I also tried the in-house irish soda bread ($8.50) and unfortunately it wasn't really my thing -- too dense for my liking, and dry. I wish they heated it up too

    Side of chips
    Trish T.

    Stopped by Java Beach today and loved it! The coffee was delicious, the food was fresh, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. The staff was friendly and provided great customer service from the moment we walked in. The location is hard to beat--it's the perfect place to grab a coffee or breakfast before or after a walk along the beach. I'll definitely be back!

    Cute cup
    Imelda R.

    Really enjoyed the Blueberry Irish Soda bread! The Mexican Vanilla Latte was ok I was expecting more character. To be fair, there was a marathon event so the place was slammed, making service backed up. I liked the indoors so I didn't mind waiting and people watching.

    Chai Latte
    Allison W.

    Came here on a Saturday morning at 10:30 AM and the place was packed by locals, many after their morning runs. It's conveniently located right next to the beach, so we took our drinks on our walk. So lovely! I got the Chai Latte. It's pretty sweet, but it was the perfect temperature to bring out on my walk and keep my hands warm on the chilly morning. The staff are super friendly and work as fast as they can given the popularity of the shop -- my drink took about 10 minutes. There's not a great spot to wait for to-go orders, so it can get a bit crowded. I want to try the pastries next time, they looked yummy!

    Decor
    Ashley Y.

    Really cute ambiance! Tons of tables and seating inside and outside. Angled parking right outside, shouldn't be a problem. Didn't get to try it today, but will be trying the soft serve and coffee float next time. The soda muffin was super soft and moist!

    Bear claw with large drip coffee
    Kevin C.

    Stopped by in the afternoon hoping for a quick pick-me-up. The place had a steady flow of customers, but no one acknowledged me when I walked in, so I ended up waiting around ten minutes before getting someone's attention. Once I did, the staff was friendly and helpful, which I appreciated. I ordered a large drip coffee and a bear claw that looked really good. The bear claw was definitely the highlight, flaky and flavorful, and even better after warming it up at home. The coffee, on the other hand, wasn't great. It had a lot of grounds in it which made about half the cup hard to drink. The cafe itself is in a great spot with plenty of seating and a clean bathroom. It's easy to see why people come here since there aren't many other options in this part of the city. They also serve other desserts like soft serve, which I passed on since it was a cold day. Overall, it has its charm but my experience felt a little off this time.

    Diego B.

    Nice sized cafe right at the end/start of the N Muni line. Closest cafe to Ocean Beach (you literally just have to cross the street). It has a nice beachy vibe to it, in tones of light wood. It does get busy, especially on weekends. So keep that in mind if you are counting with a sit. Tried their Hibiscus Tea, it was good! Decent Macha Latte as well. Not the most expensive cafe I have been to.

    Aaron L.

    On a cool rainy morning a man wanted a warm cup of coffee. This location was close to where I stayed. The coffee was great. The chick that took my order was cute. The atmosphere was cozy.

    Side of the café
    Mark B.

    Had the freshly baked Irish soda breads and it did not disappoint! Was so moist with strawberries integrated it added moisture that is usually absent from most traditional Soda breads. Butter and jam was offered but not really needed. It was freshly out of the oven so perfect!

    Bacon Breakfast Burrito
    Robert W.

    What great ambiance! Great little breakfast nook/bar right on the end of Judah street. Easy access with the streetcar right there and wonderful booth and bar seating. Nice selection of coffees with some breakfast options. I chose the breakfast burrito expecting a normally sized one for the 15 dollars I was paying only for the diameter of the burrito to be around an inch. The burrito itself was actually great, with nice non greasy bacon and a soft and velvety egg. The portion size is just wayyyyy too small for what you are paying for. If you want a breakfast burrito look elsewhere. If you want a nice place to sit down with your coffee, this is the place to be.

    Saw a cute wolf
    Maria B.

    If you're in outer sunset and near ocean beach definitely come to Java. My boyfriend find this spot which has some delicious coffee. The food was a bit pricey but he was treating so it's right. Honestly a great place right in front of ocean beach and off the Muni. Oh! Service was nice and friendly and great place to do work or study. It was packed with people.

    Judy L.

    Cute little cafe by the beach! I ordered the Kelly's Cove - it had turkey breast, avocado, pesto, onions, mixed greens, tomato on multigrain bread. There was an option to add chips for a fee of ~$2. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the cafe is a decent size. I also saw a few people here doing some work in their laptops so I'm assuming there's WiFi here! Super quick service and staff is very friendly!

    smallest coffee there ever was

    I have been going to Java Beach for 10 years since I went to SF State and it was easily one of my favorite spots. It has since gone way down hill. A 7 dollar arnold palmer in the smallest glass you've ever seen and the lemonade was rancid. I went back in to replace it because it was not edible and I was met with disdain. Sad to see a classic SF institution change for the worse. Hate to say Java Beach won't be seeing me again. I'll give the Sloat location a chance but I am not hopeful.

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    The food is delicious, the vibe is cozy, and the staff are spectacular. Sarah for the win ... she treats us all like old friends.

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    Great chocolate chip cookie and the butterscotch latte. Was the perfect sweetness. Loved the vibes.

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