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Java Jive Coffee and Tea

3.8 (106 reviews)
Closed 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Good for working
Dogs allowed

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Toasted marshmallow latte
Brittany M.

I was happy to see Java Jive open on Christmas Eve other than Starbucks and the coffee was good. When I first walked in, I noticed it was very quiet that people come to do work here so it was a relaxing atmosphere. They not only serve coffee, but they serve milk tea drinks as well, which became hard for me to choose what I wanted lol. I ended up going with the toasted marshmallow iced latte which I don't remember if it was seasonal or not but the flavor was good. It almost reminded me of fruity pebble cereal. I will say it was on the sweeter side so the next time I come in, I would just ask for less sweetness.

Cappuccino  (half full)

Service was extremely slow. Only one person was working/taking orders. Cappuccino was half full and had a very bitter taste. Not a good experience.

Matcha latte, iced with oat milk
Jillian S.

TLDR: Quick service coffee shop in Lochmere Pavillon. Tasty baked goods and refreshing, energizing drinks! I stopped here on a weekday morning for some caffeine. It is a small coffee shop located in Lochmere pavilion along with numerous other shops. Ample parking is available. A few customers were inside dining and waiting for their orders when I arrived. I briefly viewed the menu and display case before ordering. An employee welcomed me and took my order of chocolate chip banana bread and iced matcha latte made with oat milk. My order was accurate and ready quickly. I enjoyed both items, especially the banana bread. The matcha latte was lukewarm with ice in it. It would have been nicer if colder, however still tasted okay. Overall, I had a positive experience here and recommend this shop to others!

Egg, bacon, and cheese English muffin & the ginger honey tea in the background
Sikoya A.

This place was a pleasant surprise! I needed somewhere to work for a bit on the weekend and I'll definitely have to add this to my favorites. The ginger honey tea won me over first. It was very refreshing and had a strong ginger presence (but not too much). Real ginger chunks and all! I inquired if it was sold in a packaged form, but sadly it's not. The bacon, egg, and cheese English muffin was also a surprise. I wasn't planning to order food, but I'm glad that I did. It was flavorful and just enough but not too heavy for breakfast. Lastly, I enjoyed the art work for sell (on all of the walls). This was a positive addition to the coffee shop vibe. Servers were kind and attentive. I'd definitely recommend (especially for the tea!)

CJ K.

If you come here the chocolate strudel is a must. Unreal! Also, if you take your coffee on a stroll there is an adorable lake view just outside. The staff is so kind, and this place is the perfect way to start your day.

My 3 year old son
Thomas R.

Since the latest owners took over, things have greatly improved! My son and I enjoyed the friendly service and breakfast sandwiches this morning. He loved his honey lemonade with thin slides of lemon in it, too.

Tee C.

I was greeted by Cheri as soon as I walked in. She explained all of my options to me as I am not super coffee savvy. She also offered me a baked good to compliment my cup of coffee. The atmosphere is super chill and I enjoyed my beverage. I would come here again for sure.

Cake milk tea

Summary: So many pros- friendly staff, great service, & comfortable setting- but drink was just okay. I'm hoping they improve the flavor of their drinks so I can return. Pros: Friendly staff & comfy place- I appreciated how one of the baristas walked over to people's tables and handed them their drinks. They had a comment box with a sign beside it asking for feedback on how to make their place more comfortable and sharing how much they appreciated their customers. They've tried to make the interior a cozy place conducive to hanging out or working, and I was charmed by their Halloween spirit. All the staff is vaccinated and masking properly- an amazing plus. A customer left a belonging, and the staff made sure to keep it safe until she returned. Cons: My milk tea was just okay. I can't comment on the quality of their boba because I didn't get pearls this time. In the Triangle, there are so many options for great coffee and boba that there is no reason to revisit a place with merely passable beverages. I think their actual drinks menu is solid, but if the milk tea was any indication, they may need to work on the presentation and flavor of their offerings as a whole. I also wish they had recycling and offered a discount ($0.10) if you bring your own straw, just to incentivize people to try to reduce straw waste, but I didn't take stars off for that. I took stars off for drink quality because that's what I look for in a coffee shop. They seemed to have decent traffic, and I have a feeling that they're going to expand. If they can improve the flavor and presentation of their beverages, I would be happy to try them again. I like it when small businesses thrive, and I'm rooting for them. I just want to drink something that makes my taste buds feel alive!

Terry W.

You know I love my coffee. I have been to a few Java's around town. They make a good cup of coffee. Hey, I drink black coffee just the way it should be. The stronger the better ! I usually make coffee so strong that your palms sweat. Java does not make it that strong but it is good in a pinch. The staff is great and they have a pleasant attitude to my jokes, God Bless them. Just a few miles from my home makes it convent, too bad they do not have a i phone app like Starbucks.

Why jam the couch into the back corner like that? It was fine the way it was. What a dumb idea.

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My Barista was nice but Slowwwww!! Hopefully with some practice he will get better. In his defense he was alone.

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This local coffee shop uses free trade coffee from "Larry's Beans" and rivals Starbucks for great tasting coffee and teas.

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Berry smoothie isn't a smoothie at all. More like ice with pink sugar put in a blender, served in a foam cup.

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Good coffee and nice atmosphere with plenty of outdoor seating and fast wireless. Service was a little slow during my visit though.

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Sweet place, convenient. Wish they had a bigger inside area to lounge- but otherwise, nice. Outdoor seating is pleasant.

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10 years ago

Coffee is subpar, owner claims coffee knowledge based on being from Seattle but fails to deliver any consistently.

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