I finally went and it was pretty fast service. The chai is okay might be slightly better than Starbucks but it's not great. However it's fast and there is friendly service. Also great prices. read more

Drinks, service, timing! All great and since our first visit... we've been back many times and we've received the same quality and service. We read reviews and were skeptical, but im not sure what happened those days to those customers. We are coffee and service snobs, if we had to wait more than 5min in.... AT a window for coffee, we may raise a brow. 10min, not sure how things would go. This spot is now our goto! Thanks J express! read more

Great coffee! Ordered their special of the day, toffee iced coffee topped with whipped cream. Really good! Would really recommend Only negative was asking for my drink to be blended where I was told I would not get the special offer price. Customer service was weird. Girl seemed like she didn't want to be there and was really short. Only ordered one drink due to her being so short. But the coffee was great. read more

Java Express - Coffee -toffee blended - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hollister, California

cute little coffee spot, drive thru but they have a large variety of coffees. Delicious and employees friendly and quick with every car going thru. Definitely coming back when visiting. Thank you!!! read more

Java Express - the exterior of a restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hollister, California

Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm well the people are kinda nice but their service sucks we got scammed I ordered a 16 ounce and got a 12 ounce I got a milkshake and it took 30 minutes and there was no line I don't what these workers are doing but they need read more

Java Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hollister, California

A drive thru place. Will try. Honey syrup..is ok. 5 shots is standard. Unusual but great. Pleasant lady attending. And all is good here. I dropped a Star only for syrup. read more

Java Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hollister, California

I am a regular customer and lately it's been a hit or miss with customer service and sadly the coffee too. If paying with a card *Please Be Aware*, I usually tip, and the baristas are pretty good at asking before authorizing payment. But this time around, the barista didn't ask, and when I left and reviewed my receipt, I guess the barista decided on how much she should tip herself and tipped herself 20%. I am honestly disappointed. read more

nice people and great coffee! You can ask for a flavor list if you don't know what you want. read more

Java Express - Flavors Menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hollister, California

Not good anymore. Use to be the best coffee in town. They changed their syrups and went with cheaper cups. They must have changed owners or something because it has gone downhill. So sad because I rather support a local business than the other big coffee brands in town. read more

Java Express - Iced mocha watered down drinks - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hollister, California

I've been coming here for a long time. But ever since Allie arrived, my experience has tremendously improved! Allie addresses you more than just a customer, she makes you feel like a genuine guest and I love her for it. Thank you Allie for always making my mornings better and always making my buying experience a positive. TAKE MY MONEY ALLIE! read more

08/12/24 The young lady that took my son's order (Audrey) was unprofessional, rude and non empathic. These young ladies represent the face of Java Express! read more

I'm writing this review because I am fed up with having to take trips back to Java express at least one or two times weekly to get my drinks made correctly. It takes me roughly 20 mins to go back to java to have them correct their mistake/s. This has happened at least four times over the course of the past month. My biggest gripe and reasoning for a 1 star review is Javas employess neglect to provide any compensation when a customer returns with a poorly made drink. Its not something a customer should have to ask for; common sence to keep customers happy! To avoid this common issue and continue aiming for customers loyalty, I would highly suggest holding training days with all of your employees/baristas to insure consistant-quality beverages are being produced every single time! Seems simple enough? Also, make it POLICY when a client/customer returns with a poorly made drink, give them a gift certificate for a free beverage/drink (if they return next time). I'm sure by implementing these changes/actions it would avoid one star reviews through the leading platform for reviews. As a business owner; one star reviews will keep you up at night. read more

Java Express - 1 of 4 drinks that I had to take back bc their "barristas" cant make a consistent White Mocha. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hollister, California

Great coffee drivethru with walk up counter. No sitdown area. Tricky menu as no clear pricing but its reasonable and at par like other places in hollister. Their large seems larger than other places. Different syrups but you have to ask for the menu. read more

This was our first time at Java Express! The staff was super friendly and helped us with our order. Granita is soooo good and delicious! read more

Java Express - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hollister, California

I like their hot chocolate and it's close enough where I live to get something to drink

Some of the best and well priced coffee in town!!! The coffee cake muffins and jalapeño bagels never disappoint.

I was excited to stop by Java this morning since I hadn't been here in years. I made a very simple order of two regular mochas but was super disappointed to find out that they were both lukewarm. It's such a disappointment to spend money on coffee that isn't even served hot! What's the point of buying lukewarm coffee? After reheating them at home, they actually tasted closer to chocolate milk than a cafe mocha. This is not a hard drink to make especially for a business that claims to have "rich and delicious" mochas as their specialty drinks on their Yelp page. Overall, this experience was a let down and isn't the Java I remember. It's unfortunate because I was really looking forward to supporting this small business on a regular basis. I'm sorry to say that I won't be returning back anytime soon. read more

BEST WHITE CHOCOLATE MOCHA I have ever had! I come here everyday and got all my housemates including my boyfriend obsessed and hooked. Whenever any of my girlfriends or friends come over I always buy them one. They even text me every now and then saying they are craving it. Oh also don't forget the oat milk! newest obsession has been the monkey mocha but get it with an extra shot! Girls are awesome read more

Would choose Java Express over Starbucks any day of the week! Great service and delicious caffeinated (and non-caffeinated) beverages. Our favorite place to stop after church for bagels and coffee! read more

I absolutely love Java Express! You are greeted with a smile every time and they are always so friendly, even when you have questions! I absolutely love trying their daily specials, I have yet to have a drink I didn't like! I couldn't even tell you the last time I went to Starbucks! read more

I've started going to Java Express since it is local, and I have come to enjoy both the friendly staff and good coffee.

Really good coffee. Friendly people, fast service with a smile. She even had us taste them to make sure they were what we were looking for! A+ read more

Went here for the first time today around 7:30 and let me just say the service was amazing! The line was long but went by so fast. The girl with the piercings took my order and made my drink super fast. Another girl with blonde hair rung me up was also very kind. Both girls had a smile on and that's exactly what I want so early in the morning. I got a 16 ounce white mocha and it was delicious! The first girl even asked me to try it and said if I didn't like it she'd make me something else. Amazing customer service. Wish I lived closer so I could come again. read more

I'm surprised how well this place rates on yelp, literally shocked, the workers here are just the worse. I'm so sad The workers used to be so friendly nice and happy it was a pleasure to go now I dread it. I wish I never had to go but unfortunately it's closest to my job and sometimes I have zero time otherwise it's calaveras. Then they ask you if you want to leave a tip every time!!! Who does that?! if I wanted to leave a tip i would of put a dollar in your cup! read more

Enjoyed an iced latte this morning and was helped quickly and also my drink was awesome. The young lady that rang me up was super friendly and had great customer service skills. Thank you so much for a wonderful start to my day! read more

Since I moved here a year ago this has became my favorite place for coffee over those other guys (iced coffee & a side of espresso shots) great friendly service and pretty quick as well. read more

This our 2nd time passing thru this little spot, they are just plain fantastic!! Their service is fantastic. These kids always have a smile and are very polite and service oriented. Topping all of this off: they have fantastic coffee. Even a simple Americano is great! read more

I love this place man. It's way cool. The baristas are so good. I love the " funky moca monkey java chino" so yummy . Way better than the other guys. I love to go there. read more

Unfortunately Java express doesn't seem what it used to customer service is terrible the workers look over worked and overwhelmed even with neighboring competitor businesses taking most of their customers. read more

Years ago when I worked out of town I used to stop here on a regular basis. The employees were always smiling and very pleasant. They were quick and efficient. The coffee was good. Fast forward 10+ years. I went by this morning and am happy to report that things seem to be the same. This family owned business is a good place to go for a good cup of coffee! read more

I have been a daily customer for well over 20 years. The baristas are always friendly and the product is consistently made to perfection and always priced right! We recommend Java to all of our out of town visitors and guests! read more

We were just passing through Hollister and needed an energy jolt before arriving at Pinnacles and this place delivered. The super friendly barista made us a white iced mocha and something she had made for herself... an iced mocha with banana and coconut. Oh my YUM!!! So delicious and such great service. Keep it up Java Express! read more

I went to Java Friday 3/18/2021 in the morning around 8:10am and ordered a large granita with vanilla(blended vanilla latte) w/ oat milk and a black coffee coming out to be $8.50. When I was at my office working I realized I ordered a large and they gave me a small. I went back because they are located right down the street from my office to politely ask for the large coffee I paid for. This was a little before 9am when I went back and two ladies were working in the booth. I did not catch their names but I initially came up to the cashier who is facing away from gold's member gym and towards the residential homes. She was very polite and nice wearing a cheetah print mask, but her colleague helping her and who stepped in was not very kind. That barista, who was not located at the cash register I pulled up to, refunded me a $1 rather than replacing my coffee. I don't know if this is out of pettiness or sheer laziness, but regardless the principle was rude and I was very disappointed in the customer service. I came for the experience and to receive the coffee I ordered. There are lots of local coffee shops who have consistently kind staff and I will not be returning to Java and I will recommend others to do the same. read more

Java Express - Dollar refund instead of replacing what I ordered the first time. I just wanted my large coffee to get through my Friday. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hollister, California

Good service, just cut the damn bagel next time... please. Seriously it was an inconvenience. My friend and I went downtown to eat the bagel and when he open the bag it wasn't cut he was distraught, but the person at the café was nice so I guess it was a pretty nice experience overall.... amen read more

Your coffee's taste rhymes with "it." That's right, it's lit'. I wouldn't expect a house of decadence outside of a fitness monastery, but this was like the rogue M&M you find in an "all natural" health trail mix. Those are a scandal btw, they manufacture both kinds of trail mix in the same factory. So much for cruelty free. read more

Line was SUPER long and the iced caramel macchiato I got tasted burnt and WAY too much sugar.

Awesome coffee spot! The workers are the nicest people in the world. The line moves fairly quickly. Best coffee in town!

** BEST CUP OF JOE ** - Java Express still rules in my book despite the increasing number of Starbucks (last count 5 and still growing). They also serve rich, frothy hot chocolates and italian sodas. Can't beat the convenience of a drive-up window, but sometimes the lines can be quite large, especially in the am and after football games. They got so busy, they now have two locations. One going outta town, near the Hwy 25 exit and one on the corner of Cushman & Nash Rd where the old K & S used to be and where Gold's Gym is now. read more

Great service every visit! Quick and efficient! The only place in town you can get a Granita!

I honestly believe that this place is popular because the convenience of having it be a drive thru personally I really don't care for the coffee sometimes it's easier to just go to the drive thru read more