I wanted to share that my friends and I had fantastic service from the woman that was working today. She is from India and she was wearing the most beautiful fuchsia colored dress. I wish I gotten her name- she was incredibly friendly to us. She was also quite efficient making our drinks very quickly, and they were all quite good. Kind service goes a long way! read more

Java Detour - Post hike pick me up - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

Going downhill. I tried to order a coffee at 2:00 p.m. on a Sunday, but there was nobody working to take my order. It also seems like this place has changed ownership and significantly increased its prices. Disappointing. I used to come here a lot since it is convenient but probably will not be going forward read more

I've been a customer here for many years. However, in the past six months, things have changed. The coffee drinks are flavorless. The people working don't seem very happy to be there. And yesterday, my simple medium iced latte was $8.25. They've lost me, sad to say. Great location, not a great experience any more. My review from November 2012 is no longer how it is. read more

Service is never great here but the drinks are good. Today took the cake with minoski not sure if that's how you spell her name. I got there ordered normally and as I'm trying to unlocked my phone to pay with Apple Pay she tells me to hurry up she told me they close at 5 and she needs to clean her station I was caught of guard they have always closed at 6 but it's fine I was there well before closing she then again tells me to just hurry up and pay very very rude and disrespectful read more

Needed coffee to continue our trip back from Santa Rosa so here we go... nothing remarkable on the ordering process (this is drive through) and unfortunately they don't have rest room. We ordered funky monkey and boy does it tasted like burned, sandy peanut butter. This could possibly be the worst drink I've ever taste; banana flavor is nice but what kind of nasty peanut butter did they use? It's also loaded in unhealthy amount of sugar that I had to water it down so much. read more

Java Detour - Funky monkey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

We love to visit these drive through coffee shops during any of our trips. This location has TONS of food and drink options. We almost ordered food but I'm glad we didn't based on our experience... We ordered an Oreo Latte and a Butterfinger Latte (both frozen drinks). Both tasted pretty good but $14 for both of these drinks is pretty expensive. The man who helped us was coughing a lot and making gross after taking our order and he wasn't wearing a mask... We luckily didn't get sick but I wouldn't recommend it or come back based on that experience. read more

Swung by here on our way to San Anselmo. I got a latte frozen and it was exactly as I asked, not too sweet. We tried the chili verde and bacon egg cheese wrap, both were decent. The to-go hot sauce packs here were not good at all but that's not a house made item. Bring your own hot sauce if you're a fiend like me and you should be fine! read more

Wasted money on a breakfast sandwich that was burnt. Will not be returning. Stink up my car, even after it was thrown out. Horrible. read more

Java Detour - Croissant Sanwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

This is my go to for frozen coffee treats. The staff are all very polite, cheerful and knowledgeable about the coffee drinks offered. They have great hot coffees as well. The lemon milkshake, butterfinger white mocha and caramel macchiato are my favorites. Warning: Lines are long in spring and summer!!! Be patient, it's worth the wait. read more

Java Detour - Butterfinger white mocha!!! Mmmmm - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

There are not many drive-thrus in Marin, so having Java Detour is a real treat. I love being able to quickly swing by without having to get kids into/out of their car seats! I love that Java Detour has so many options to order - from basic coffee to frozen coffee to frozen yogurt to pastries to other sweet treats and snacks. There is always a really good deal to be had, and thankfully, the wait is never very long. Try the Reeses's Mocha or the Funky Monkey! There are TWO drive up windows, which makes for a smoother drive up experience and helps cut down on traffic. The staff does a great job of listening and getting my order correct. read more

Always good for when we are the go. My son loves the egg sandwiches. Made to order and delicious. Nice staff and so convenient.

Nice service staff! Friendly! But some of the worst coffee I had in my life! My friend and I both got lattes. Mine was iced. His hot. I didn't want to complain so didn't say anything after I tried it. About 5 minutes later my friend said "This is some of the worse coffee I ever had! If not THE worse!" Burnt tasting. Bitter. read more

no one came to take an order and no one in the facility. 2:30p on a friday. 3rd time this has happened to me this year. I usually have a great experience but today was very disappointing. I waited 10 minutes then drove around to see NO ONE there. Not reliable if you are in a pinch mid day, unfortunately very bad service today and super disappointed. read more

They are closed at 8:30 instead of 9 that they are advertising on google and yelp. Came from Sausalito to here only to find out they are closed. Disappointing. read more

Over priced. They're literally selling the $1.50 COSTCO dogs for like triple the price. I was looking forward to a dog but got passed when I received it and seen that its the food court dog. I feel like they buy the dogs from the COSTCO food court, probably get the drinks and resell em. What other things do they resell and mark up? How long have they kept the dog after buying them? Never going here again. read more

Always the best. Lived in Marin for four years and I go here everytime I go back. Please open a second location in Daly City!!!!

Warning: Highly recommended deliciousness! This is my go to for a rich candy crafted frappe. These Frappuccino's are out of this world. Everyone is different but I usually get the Butterfinger White Mocha Frappe. It will blow up the socks off any sweet frappe you have ever had. Highly recommend for one of those "cheat days" Anyways, I had to jump on here and write a stellar review because they also always have the sweetest ladies working there that have excellent customer service skills. Today I was hungry and decided to get something to eat also. I tried their PASTRAMI DOG! Holy cow. It's like those hot dogs you get at baseball games but slap some pastrami, mustard and cheese with some pickles. This thing is bomb.com!!! I usually stay away from things like this but I couldn't resist today. Five stars for my favorite small business coffee stop on the way to the city!!! Check it out!! read more

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Lost a longtime customer / family today, well done guys! Came for our monthly treat and since the smoothies kinda' aren't great (no fruit, more like a slushee) thought we'd try milkshakes... They've got a huge variety of options that aren't super straightforward (milkshakes,l vs "candy milkshakes" vs blended ice cream drinks vs frozen drinks, etc etc, on a confusing number of different signs... When the employee asked what we'd like I asked for the first milkshake of the 4 we were going to order and she said something about "ice cream" that I didn't quite understand. Said "I'm sorry, I don't understand... something about ice cream?" and she said "yeah... ice cream." Went back and forth trying to understand what she was saying, and she's repeating "milkshake with no ice cream" over and over like it makes all the sense in the world and doesn't bring in to question the very nature of what makes a milkshake a milkshake But language barriers are a thing and it's all good so I explained I was confused and drove around to the other window to see if the other employee might be able to make it make sense, and she ignored us... no other customers on either side, just me sitting there confused with confused kids until the other employee finally opened her window... rolling her eyes, huffing, actually whispering with the other employee and laughing at us like I'm some Uber Karen and my confusion was intended to make their lives difficult rather than just not understanding how to order a milkshake that's... just milk? Like how does that even work?? Idk, not getting the drinks was a bummer but getting treated like crap over it, too, was super lame... maybe I'm "that" lady but whatever, I'm sorry you hate your job so much that you treat every customer like they're a problem and an inconvenience. Me and my funny, sweet, THIRSTY kids are going to be going anywhere but back there for our hot day cool drinks because $6.99 per drink for nothing but cold milk and a sh*tty attitude just isn't in our budget. read more

This ain't McDonald's!!! I love this place for quality and convenience. I wish they were located throughout Marin! Smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee all officially tested and approved...multiple times! read more

Java Detour - Sausage, egg, and cheese on an English muffin....Yummy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Excellent! Highly recommend the blended tuxedo mocha! Great service on Christmas morning and the only place open in town. Thank you! read more

Java Detour - Tuxedo Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

Was in the area and randomly stopped by one afternoon. Never heard of the place but glad I decided to indulge. The Reese's milkshake was amazing. According to the barista is was the first day they started making shakes. I asked if they could make it think and they didn't disappoint. So many Reese's at the bottom. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in San Rafael read more

Java Detour - Reese's Milkshake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

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I may update to a 5 later on because i havent tried too much. I had the breakfast sammie with egg and bacon and it was very yummy. Ive had a couple of toasted bagels with cream cheese. The bagel is never burnt and the spread is perfect, not too much or too little. I am not a coffee drinker but i have tried their berry smoothies. They are super amazing and delicious. The prices are a little high but the service is good, quit and they are very friendly. read more

Oh My...Can't believe I am on my 5th Java Detour Card without having done a review. This place rocks! They have incredible choices of fine quality coffees, coffee blended creations included Reese's or Bananas in a blended Mocha and they included food and smoothies when you fee health conscious. Might I recommend that you buy a Java Gift Card and ask Abraham - super employee if you have any doubts! read more

After a drive along the Coast from Jenner south to Olena and then east on Sir Francis Drake through the redwoods, we were ready for a cool drink. This cute little drive-thru is only a few blocks from the 101. Very convenient! Lots of unique flavors abound for blended mocha drinks, like German Chocolate Cake. Many candy bars are represented. Reese's, Butterfinger, and more. The beverages start to get pricey as you go up in size. Calories, too. We stuck with Mediums, which was fine to satisfy the cravings. The young lady at the window was very friendly and helpful. One downfall is how long it takes to get your order. Must be a brutal line in the mornings during commute time! Kudos for creative menu items! read more

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I hadn't eaten all day I wanted something quick and needed something warm cause it was pouring and I figured I try Java Detour. I ordered a bagel and cream cheese but was informed they don't serve them after 1pm!!!! So random... okay I'll take a blueberry muffin and a chai please... muffin was terribly sweet and chemically tasting and the chai was so sweet it hurt my teeth.. I did not ask for sweetener! Also the girl who took my order was very unfriendly and almost rude! I'll never waste my money there again! read more

I've been here a few times in the past and it's nice that it's a drive through coffee establishment in San Rafael. Something we don't have many of in Marin. Anyway, I order a medium and a large iced Red Bull.. my total comes to $22 I look down at the menu I don't see pricing for the iced Red Bulls but I see pricing for the blended Red Bulls. $8 for a large. 6.50 or so for a medium. These are still very expensive for a cup of ice with Red Bull and a couple pumps of flavored syrup.. regardless, how did my total come to $22. I asked her to point me the pricing of the iced Red Bull on the menu and she couldn't find it. She gives me my reciept and it says $11.99 for a large iced Red Bull. I'm sorry but $12 for a Red Bull over ice is OUTRAGEOUS. It's almost a slap in the face because I can get a large red Bull for $3. I handed her back the large Red Bull drink and asked for a refund she gives me back exactly $12 and said she only works there and the price is out of her co trip. (I totally u defeat and that) but customer service could've been better and I didn't even get my tax back on that drink... so honestly myself and the few people I know that stop by there for coffee once in a while won't be going back due to this incident. read more

I mostly have good experiences with this coffee shop. I usually get the iced lavender latte, which I love. It's so delicious! I can't really speak to anything else because I don't usually deviate from my usual order. Sometimes the staff is... rude? I don't know if rude is the right word. Perhaps uncaring is more accurate. Yesterday I was second in line, so I took my waiting time to find something in my purse. One of the employees came out of the back door to take my order, but I couldn't hear him (if he did say anything). When I looked back up he was retreating to the door. He saw me and kind of shrugged like he was annoyed I didn't hear him. He stared for a second before he walked back over to me. I thought this was strange. I can't hear very well, so how was I to know he came out? What if I were a new customer and didn't know the staff sometimes come out the back door to take orders for the second and third car in line? The girl who took my card seemed to have some sort of issue (with me or what, I couldn't tell), so the guy who took my order handed out the drinks. I like going here, but it's sometimes a crapshoot on how professional the service will be. read more

I always come to java detour, I am a regular hiker and my coffee run is always done here. This morning before work I ordered a croissant, coffee, banana, and banana bread. As I was already at work I had my breakfast sandwich and noticed this weird taste of it. I didn't think anything of it because the bagel was toasted and blended with the actual mold that I later found. More than halfway through my sandwich the mold spots were clear. Not only do I have an upset stomach and leaving work early because of it. Food safety compliance isn't being followed. read more

Java Detour - The mold I bit into - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Rude service and always out of stock of 1/2 the things on the menu. Third time I've came and they had No ice cream for milk shakes, no Oreos for Oreo latte, no Reese's for Reese's latte.... I ask "okay what do you have?" And the response "everything on the menu." But obviously that wasn't true because everything I ask for you are "out of." I asked her what flavors are in stock and she just rolled her eyes. So unprofessional that I just gave up and left. read more

Love this place, but the last few times I have gone I order an iced latte, it looks as if there is no coffee whatsoever. Just a glass of milk! Prices for coffee are reasonable, but some of the food is overpriced for the quality, all seems microwaved or under heat lamp read more

Java Detour - No coffee? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

Awesome service, definitely great for on the go coffee! Definitely have yet to try more items from the menu, but the blended Oreo cookie latte was exactly what I've been looking for. Prices are a little up there for sure, especially as you go up in size. $5.45 for a medium Oreo cookie latte was a little too much for my wallet, but was worth its price. read more

Java Detour - Medium Oreo cookie latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

Big fan of their drinks. like the drive-thru. Make certain and make a stop whenever coming to/fro from San Anselmo/Fairfax area.

This is my go to drive thru coffee place in Marin. I generally drink black coffee (I need it in my veins!), and sometimes with a splash of milk. Most of the drinks are are sugary concoctions but they have decent choices. Recently I has a funky monkey, it tasted mostly of peanut butter than banana but it gets the job done. My lil sister likes the green tea latte since its tropical green tea. Most of the time I get a premium house coffee and it's good for my on the go taste. I like that they have breakfast sammishes all day (breakfast is great anytime of the day!), which makes it worth coming here. Service is generally pretty quick and the staff is friendly. One of these days I'll taste the Vietnamese coffee, I heard those are strong. read more

Found Java Detour after not finding the hot dog stand on lindaro. (m-f only?) it was cool spotting java detour right on the corner. this saved me the trouble of finding a parking space. pour: black coffee (m, 2) -little harsh but still a strong drink coffee drips: -station is bigger than most kiosk, little a minroom -looks likes there's a kitchen inside. -fast, friendly service -pricing posted if i needed to look (if i had the time..). read more

I'll be honest - I had no idea what to expect from a drive-thru coffee spot. But my Java Detour experience was actually pretty good. Don't get me wrong, this isn't artisanal coffee beans or anything like that. But I wound up getting a soy latte and a double espresso for $6, and they were perfectly decent. It wasn't like McDonald's or some other fast food joint - the Java was legit. My barista was super friendly, and it only took 5 minutes to get my beverages. My only complaint was that the ordering process was a bit confusing. I drove by one check-in window and nobody showed up. So then i had to drive to the other side, and finally someone opened up the window. All in all, if you're looking for quick caffeine on the go in San Rafael, Java Detour has got you covered. read more

I still love this place, as it's the only drive through coffee place near me that isn't a McD's or such. I like that their smallest drinks are the equivalent in size to the medium drinks at most places, and I like that they have a good variety of flavored drinks (my favorite these days is a small Butterfinger Mocha - blended, it tastes like marzipan). Prices are up there, but you get what you pay for, and I've never been dissatisfied with the quality. I haven't tried the pastries much, but it seems they have a good selection of items. I have tried the breakfast sandwiches, and they are big, and tasty. I'm not a fan of the double window drive up, because sometimes the second window is closed, meaning that when you might think you've avoided the long line spilling over onto Lindaro, you've in fact lost your place, and end up even further back. At the very least, they do come out and go from car to car when that happens (if they have enough staff). I do wish they had an app, a giftcard program with rewards, to give rewards to those who frequent the place regularly (like a free pastry or small drink every 10 purchases?). I also wish they had later hours - past 9 or so - they might be able to capitalize on the business since most coffee shops are closed by 9:30, and I usually get cravings for their drinks around 10 or 11pm. read more

Java Detour - The current menu, with prices as of 11/14/2015. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Rafael, California

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Coffee was delicious but the people running the place this morning were far from satisfactory. I came here 2 times today. Arrived at 5:45am and waited til 6 to order the delicious chai. They opened a couple minutes late, no big deal. The girl was nice and pleasant. Came again at 10:15am and the line was long on either side. I watched a guy come from a building (restroom i assume) and walk straight into the hut with some kind of food item in his hand before walking out again and asking me 3 cars from the window "you ready to order" i was starting to let him know I couldn't see the menu when he closed the door on me. What a jackass. Next minute another guy walks out and asks me if im waiting on an order. I told him i couldnt see the menu and he says 1 second and walked to the cars after me. I wasnt upset that i couldnt order then as i hadnt expected it. The people here were just rude! When he was walking back towards the hut i broke down and ordered the only thing i could clearly see which was the caramel macc. Blended. Delicious. Except there was no whip cream! This would have been a 1 star review had it not been for the tasty chai from this morning and the pleasant not-rude girl earlier in the day. I come here often and because of the variety like to change up my order. I appreciate a tasty coffee but at some point you need to have some semblance of customer service! I definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone who doesn't know the order before arriving as the service here albeit fairly quick, was downright rude. read more

They advertise for having soft serve ice cream cones, yet I have been by there on multiple different occasions and no ice cream ever. They should take it off the menu if they do not have the product in stock. Taco Bell did when they ran out of Mexican pizzas. read more

Been getting my coffee here each morning for over 10 years and I love absolutely love Java Detour. Sergio, Omar, Maria, Josue and all the rest of the crew are always so warm and welcoming and greet me with a smile and a hello each day. Love the breakfast sandwiches, and their espresso drinks. My latte is always extra hot just how I like it, and they give doggie cookies to my pups each day. Thank you all for keeping me caffeinated and providing such awesome, friendly customer service with each cup of coffee you prepare! read more

Came here a few mornings ago and man were they efficient. There was one car ahead of us at the window. Maritza popped out of the hut and took our order before we even got to the window. I'd say we placed a pretty complicated order of 6 drinks all with special modifications along with multiple sandwiches and she didn't even write anything down. Maritza was the sweetest and our order was 100% accurate. Will definitely be returning because of her! read more