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    Java Loco - Falls Church

    3.8 (69 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Samina M.

    Java Loco is a serene, vibey cafe in Falls Church! I visited on a rainy day after touring properties with my siblings and was drawn to their extensive drink menu. The ambiance is a lovely aesthetic of exposed brick, whicker seats, and lots of green plants positioned all around the cafe. Very spacious, has plenty of outlets, and is quite quiet with classical music in the background. I could see this as a great spot to get some work done or catch up with friends and family! I got the large Matcha Seasalt Foam with Honey Boba - a semi-sweet tea with a creamy milk top. I enjoyed the light saltiness and thought the matcha was refreshing. It is oftentimes difficult for iced matcha to not be chunky, but Java Loco's was smooth and flavorful. The honey-soaked boba was tasty and a bit on the tougher side. With only a two person staff, the drinks take a bit longer to make if you want something more elaborate. However, they did a great job and it's evident they took their time. This boba is a bit on the pricey side, but it is worth visiting for the ambiance. If I'm ever back in the area, I'm intrigued to try their coffee and sandwiches. Overall, a fun visit to a local Falls Church spot!

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    Jen R.

    Got a Viet coffee per everyone's recommendation with a lox for breakfast. The Viet coffee was a bit on the heavier side which I'm not totally used to. The food and drink was good, but nothing to write home about. The everything bagel that the lox came on was soft, wasn't very flavorful but the cured salmon was just fine. Again, it was good but nothing special. Great ambiance and friendly staff - I always appreciate a shop that knows their manners! Kudos to management for making this a priority. Glad I swung by but don't think I will go out of my way to come here in the future.

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    Serena X.

    Had a matcha latte - it was PIPPING hot for the first 20 minutes, but tasted pretty standard. This cafe has plenty of seating, good wifi, and light music playing.

    Christina V.

    For my study sesh at the library tried the Vietnamese iced coffee with sea salt cream! The bubbles are very chewy and tasty, and I always love shaking my drink and watching the foam and drink mix! I asked for half sweet and it was no problem! Next time I will ask for extra ice and maybe 25/30% sweet.

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    Tom M.

    First, please understand this rating is based on my limited experience and will certainly look forward to going back and having a broader perspective. I found the place really neat and clean - 5 star, parking is horrible with a busy trader joe's next door (probably why it's the 3rd coffee place in this location) - 1star, very cool menu with some neat sounding breakfast/sandwich options (though no food this trip for me), service was friendly and efficient - 4 stars, the lavender latte was disappointing (maybe that's on me, but not at all as good as others I have had elsewhere) - 2 stars. Let's see what the next trip provides, but it won't be during peak times because parking is stressful!

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    Jesse C.

    Nice place to grab a snack and get some coffee or shakes. Very homey feel to this place and I wouldn't mind studying here. Lots of food choices ranging from sandwiches to pastries.

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    Sophie U.

    *Review based on Vietnamese coffee only* Went to that area looking for Peet's, so my first mistake was probably walking into this coffee shop despite it not being what I expected it to be. Second mistake was ordering the Vietnamese coffee. Save yourself the $6.50 and just make it yourself at home -- it might actually taste like a proper Viet coffee if you know what you're doing. Given how quickly it was ready, chances are this is pre-made. Taste has an ever-so-slight hint of chocolate and lacks the distinct flavor of condensed milk. It's not bad at all, but it's also not Vietnamese coffee. Service at the counter was super friendly.

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    Nice place to sit and relax and great coffee. It's my favorite place to have my Toffee nut crunch latte.

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    Great latte in town with great atmosphere in store. Service is fast and you can tell they use good coffee beans.

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    The lavender latte with espresso was delish! The chocolate croissants were stale and difficult to swalllw. 2 bites before we tossed them

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    Just so so.... They don't really know how to make latte. It is more like coffee. The place is in good location

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    Delivery review ahead!…read more I have not yet visited this place in person so I'm unsure how it is inside and how the service is. Delivery: well packaged for a long trip to DC and it remained fresh and hot. Food: Sweet potato tater tots El Lomo Saltado Both of these selections were AMAZING! The sweet potato tater tots were genius! Perfectly prepared, packing flavor in each bite. The El Lomo Saltado was DIVINE! Allow me to break down the flavors: Biscuit: gosh this biscuit was buttery and soft. And yes, the juices from the steak did not make it soggy. But back to the biscuit...the top was flaky and the inside was soft! Soft and buttery. Egg: I asked for a well done fried egg (the main dish contains over easy) the egg was perfectly cooked and delicious. Steak: the steak pieces were generous and the seasoning on the meat...dangerous! There was a slice of provolone cheese melted on the egg and the sandwich also contained pieces of potatoes and tomatoes inside. All of the flavors in this biscuit meshed together so well, making this a reallllllllllllllly good sandwich. Now I'm sold! What other fun dishes can I try on their menu?!

    Preservation Biscuit Co. is such a standout and definitely worth the drive…read more I ordered the el lomo saltado and it was incredibly yummy--rich, savory, and perfectly balanced, with tender meat and bold flavor that really hit the spot. The surprise star of the meal was the tater tots. They were genuinely divine: crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and dangerously addictive. Every bite was satisfying. The food feels thoughtful and well-executed, the kind of place you keep thinking about after you leave. Definitely worth a visit, and I can't wait to come back and try more! The service was down to earth and the shop is quaint. You might need to wait for a seat to open, but it moves quickly!

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