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Java Cabana

4.2 (126 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Hipster
Quiet
Good for working
Outdoor seating

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Stef M.

I got up early just to come here. It's very cool nicely decorated . Their menu is fantastic such a variety an all good. Unfortunately they were not open a lot of times . The people that run it are amazing an the crowd is also very comfortable. I wish I could be there tomorrow but unfortunately I can't. I miss it

Great signature coffees served in original cups
Kyle N.

This place is by far the most original and unique coffeeshop I've been to! It's an experience! As soon as you step in you feel like you're in a hippie grandma's house, with all kind of antique furniture, pictures and posters on the walls, artwork, a mannequin, a piano, and much more than what your eyes can take in at once! The barrista is very friendly, and their signature coffees are excellent! We tried the Funky Monkey coffee; a banana-chocolate flavored latte, and a Lisa Marie coffee (not sure if that was the name); an orange-chocolate latte, both excellent. I definitely recommend it!

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Eclectic, uplifting, artsy, cozy, laid back space with interesting reading material, vintage memorabilia, good coffee, delicious cheese & spinach omelette and very reasonable prices.

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Kelsey L.

WHAT A COOL PLACE. How fun inside! There are more decorations and boho inspired themes than I can count, I love it. I've been a couple times now, and both times service has been very personal and always get my order right. I love the "dine in" mugs you get, so fun. And the taste- WOW. I had the Chocolate dream (with orange flavor) and I was so happy that it wasn't too sweet at all! What a delicious flavor. And their cafe au lait is really well balanced. They have live music sometimes too! It's just such a cool place to hang out, meet up with friends, study, whatever you like coffee shops for, you'll like this one.

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Austin F.

16oz drinks come with three shots of espresso, which is a huge plus, since you usually have to add one for extra $. Definitely one of the cutest coffee houses I've ever been in, and the coffee was delicious as well. Posters for local art and events everywhere, records and vintage clothing for sale, great tunes playing. Open mic on Thursday's, very quaint and comfortable atmosphere to chill or do some research/ work.

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6 months ago

Hip coffee shop in the heart of Cooper Young. I love that they have light roast as an option.

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Sullen if not surly server - who could not accept credit card, check, Apple Pay, or Venmo. 10% of human race still carrying cash - enjoy.

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Cute little spot. My latte was Luke warm however and wasn't that impressed. I wanted to be!

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I like the lavender mocha and eclectic environment. Barista was very helpful and kind.

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First visit and will not be the last. Great atmosphere and the guy there couldn't be nicer. Really enjoyed the relaxed and laid backed.

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