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    Java Kava Cafe

    4.8 (47 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    JAVA KAVA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    a coffee table and bar
    Jacque L.

    Excellent place for a coffee and some great food. Chelsea is a wonderful person serving up some fabulous creations! Come check it out!

    Cuban sandwich
    Sammie D.

    I knew when I booked my trip back to visit I needed to come here for kratom and a ham and cheese sandwich! I've always been obsessed and it was just as good as I remember! My friend had a chicken Cesar wrap that was also amazing! I love the atmosphere here and how peaceful and tropical it is!

    Outdoor area
    Kristen K.

    This is a very feng shua place to be very zen calming like to relax and enjoy positive vibes very recommended to come down and just chill!peace and love

    Cuban Sandwich
    Hannah G.

    I wouldn't say Cuban Sandwiches are typically my go to thing - but reading the reviews, I had to! No disappointment - the entire sandwich was delicious from the bread to meats. This was my first time getting Kava and the coffee Kava drink really tasted great and had an interesting mind effect. Anyways, relaxing place - friendly staff!

    Open Mic in the Garden
    Ren T.

    Would you be surprised if I told you the best Cuban in town comes from .... here?! This is the best under-the-radar botanicals cafe. HANDS DOWN. No other owner/management team cares so much about the details that make people smile when they walk in. From the handmade resin coated exposed bark table and bar top, to the wide open patio (they doubled the patio area size in the last few months!!) that sets an incredible scene for Open Mic on Saturday's and other live events. But besides the clean, spacious, thoughtful design of the space- they have outstanding kavas, addictive fruit smoothies, and a small but mighty food menu that keeps me coming back for more. They use a very special local Cuban bread for their sandwiches, and they prepare the ingredients in their sandwiches from scratch, PLUS they only ever make your sandwich to order, right then and there. You will have to wait 5-10 minutes, but you can trust every minute of mouthwatering patience is leading you to the greatest damn bites you'll ever have on this side of town. Last but not least- you will find the friendliest service and the most welcoming crowd at this joint. Other cafes have a tendency to "clique" but I find Java Kava to be a place of solace and truly community-minded. I've been coming here for at least a year now, and the experience never waivers. I'm positive Java Kava will be a favorite local haunt of yours too soon enough :)

    Brian B.

    Found this gem by happen chance.... Seriously one of the best Cubans I've had!! Their roast pork is delicious and properly put together with great bread. A must have and I'll be back for sure, excellent service!! Nice ice coffee as well, good pick me up juice!

    Excellent Cuban sandwich

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    5 years ago

    Such friendly staff and affordable prices for kratom and delta 8!! Chelsea was so kind and so patient with all of my questions

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    Boba Plus Mochidonut - Mochi donut (strawberry puffs)

    Boba Plus Mochidonut

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    Boba Plus Mochidonut is an eye catching, appealing place with trendy and cute decorations that…read moreradiate a cheerful vibe. It does get quite busy and I'm assuming it's growing in popularity due to its unique atmosphere and appearance. Even the bathroom is adorable. Service is incredible. Workers are so sweet and friendly. After ordering, we enjoyed the drinks so much that I had to order more and they were happy to provide suggestions. The tea is so fresh and refreshing after being in super hot Floridan weather. We tried some yogurt drinks as well and those had great flavor without being too sweet or milky. They have such a unique and versatile menu ranging from K corn dogs, boba drinks, tea, mochidonuts, ice cream, cookies, croissants, and even tanghulu! However, the tanghulu isn't on the menu and you have to ask for it. There is a 30 minute wait for it because it takes time to make, but it comes out so fresh and easy to bite compared to others. We also tried mochi donut balls which came out fresh and hot and they were delicious! They had such a nice mochi texture. This was such a great experience for me and my family with its unique appearance and fresh food and drinks. This was the best boba place i've had in Tampa and I wish I could take this place home with me. In fact, it might be my new favorite boba place.

    4.25 stars. This is very popular boba place. In the middle of afternoon, there are many customers…read morevisiting this place. Some of them come for the mochidonut and some for the special drinks. I got the creme brûlée specialty drink. It has a crust sugar top. The drink is very desirable. Vey refreshing. The decorations is good. Outside seating is available.

    Java Kava Cafe - coffee - Updated May 2026

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