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Java Junction

3.0 (73 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Outdoor seating
Good for working
Dogs allowed

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Mitchell K.

Eh, I ordered a mocha and it was disappointing. Service could be better too. Prices are too high for what you get served, it should be much better tasting to charge that much. Next time I'll follow the fishermen to see where they're getting their coffee.

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Laura R.

We walked in with one person in line in front of us. It was quiet when we arrived and no one behind us the lady at the register taking orders and payment was very quick to say, "Line starts over here!" That was a nice welcome, not! Service is high up in how I'm treated at a food/drink place. How about a good morning first before growling at us. The Very Berry smoothie I ordered was good. My boyfriends' mocha was nothing special. While we were there, another customers plastic cup cracked. While they were over the lid, cup holder section, there was a small mess to clean up. Not sure if they were offered a new drink but they did get a cup to put it in. As they were cleaning up the mess, one of the workers walks over to them and says, "You're done here." She meant, that she would be cleaning up. But her voice was commanding. Ugh. The view is beautiful! You can sit inside or outside looking into the ocean. I don't think we'll be back.

and they decorated the building for christmas! beautiful!
Ari M.

max is awesome, got me an egg nog latte and recommended it to be cold 10/10 barista. my boyfriend and i love coming here to see him and the ocean. great views of the lighthouse and people playing volleyball. great service, will be back.

Jasmine green tea, iced mocha
Annabelle R.

We ordered an iced mocha and jasmine green tea, and enjoyed our beverages on a cool and sunny Saturday morning. The customer service was standard, and the wait for our drinks not too long, maybe 8 minutes or so. The cafe setting was overall clean and simple, nothing really noteworthy about the decor or environment, both indoor seating and a few tables outside overlooking the beach... and lots of dogs (mostly leashed). The ukulele event near the back patio provided fun laid back entertainment (but this is only on Saturday mornings as far as I know). Parking was easy in the paid lot, just a few dollars for a couple hours.

This place ROCKS
Claire T.

Java Junction is a charming little coffee joint located RIGHT on the beach! Popped in there the other day jonesing for some joe, and boy did this place hit the spot. I didn't know what to order so I asked one of the baristas, and she recommended a French macaron iced latte, with almond and vanilla. Genius! I felt like I was in the south of France, sitting at a cafe, smokin a cig, eating a macaron. They really did nail it. Great job Java Junction!

View of beach from inside
Christopher S.

Pretty decent coffee right on the harbor. Parking is easy if you get there early. Might be tough a bit later plus you'll have to pay after 10am which technically adds to the price of your drink. Staff is friendly!

Java Junction on the beach in Santa Cruz.

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So bad, so bad, so bad. Coffee genuinely terrible and the rudest, bitchiest baristas making it. Really shocking!

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Amazing coffee - one of my absolute favorite especially if you get the right barista!

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4 years ago

This place is fantastic, best coffee from barista (I think named Hannah) so kind and great customer service. Will be coming back!

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5 years ago

Service here is great. Especially from the sassy rad male cashier.. I don't know his name.. but he makes great smoothies and bagels 10/10

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8 years ago

Extremely slow service. Do not stop by unless you have 15-20 minutes to wait for a black coffee and a bagel

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Limited seating inside but lots of seating outside looking over the ocean and the lighthouse. Love it here

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Best almond milk lattes in town! My favorite spot to come and enjoy a cup of coffee on Sunday morning!

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