Very welcoming atmosphere in a coffee shop next to the Marina Shop. Delicious croissant and the smells draw you in! Amazing customer service! My cappuccino had a harsh taste and I asked for flavoring and they kindly added it and it made it better I absolutely love that. They made sure that I was happy with my purchase. If you're in the area, you should definitely check this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Miserable, grumpy, rude workers. The lot of them. Staff kills any potentially good vibe the place has. Especially through their customer service. Putting in a simple order felt like I was asking for an unreasonable request. read more

Such a cute coffee shop at the marina! You can sit and have your Java as you look out over the water. Sit in the shade or in the sun. Lots of comfy places to sit and hang out inside too. Perfect place to catch up with friends or refresh after a day at the beach! They have a very full coffee menu with plenty of dairy free options plus bakery items. read more

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Needless to say a childhood favorite of mine. This place is amazing, kid friendly and right by the shore. With open mic ever Saturday and Sunday. My go too is an iced caramel macchiato and breakfast sandwich on a bagel. read more

Beautiful setting in the marina. Lots of seating options both inside and out-tables, high tops, picnic tables, couches. A large iced coffee was $5.51. Service was friendly. Great spot to sit and watch the marina activity. read more

Java Madness - Views with your coffee... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

Perfect local cafe with an amazing view outback. Has lots of space inside and outside to sit and get work done or just enjoy the view. I ordered the Arnie Palmer with black tea. read more

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Coming for years so disappointed this year. Service and quality so down this year. I ordered salmon with lox, they were out of salmon, ordered a veggie pesto, hardly any pesto. Our sandwiches were done and in the past would be brought to us ... now just sitting on the counter in a bag we were eating in. I wanted to order a chicken salad sandwich last week and because it was before lunch i was told there would be 1.00 upcharge. No where on the menu does it say that. The best part about this place is the marina views and wifi and the wifi was down. Sadly I will be looking for a new coffee shop. To many strikes this year. read more

Java Madness - Veggie pesto, - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

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I'm gonna miss this place omg the chai vanilla latte tastes like crumb cake that was the best latte ever. Food amazing. View is vibes. Great way to start my morning 5/5 and they have fish inside and checkers read more

The food is amazing and the service is so friendly, I love the art they sell from small local artists

The atmosphere is ADORABLE -- plants, waterfront, good music, nice areas to sit, and I always come here to do homework or chat with a friend. That being said, the coffee and food is consistently bad every single time I'm here. I always get a coffee/pastry so that I can sit down and work, meaning that I've tried MANY different kinds at this point, and they're often so bad I have to throw them away. Even bagels and grilled cheese are messed up here. If you're just going for the vibes alone, I highly recommend. Otherwise head to Caf Bar read more

i woke up SO excited to get my morning coffee and was disappointed after coming here. I ordered my coffee with whole milk, took a sip of it when I got it, it clearly was not made as I had ordered it. I asked her to remake it and then the barista decided to tell me in that moment that they were out of whole milk?? why didn't they say that when I ordered?! come to find out she made it with ALMOND MILK and I have an allergy to almonds/nuts. couple this experience with horrible attitude I will not be going back. if you are that miserable, maybe reconsider a new job! read more

I've been to Java Madness dozens of times over the years (mostly in the summer). Their bagel sandwiches are tasty and they have very good coffee and gorgeous views with ample seating outside on the deck overlooking the marina. However, my recent experience really turned me off when I went with my family (6 of us). The young woman who took our order was very unfriendly and rude (just to us, she was fine for customers before and after) and was clearly very annoyed by our large order... not sure why since it was a basic straightforward order, close to $70 plus tip. Asked for no onions on one sandwich and got extra onions. Asked for hot apple cider and got cold. Asked for bagels to be toasted and not a single one was toasted. Lox sandwiches were pathetic, light cream cheese on only one side and a single slice of very thin lox. We didn't bother bringing anything back because they were busy, we were hungry, and didn't want to further annoy the young women. Perhaps it's the college season Fall staff (versus summer staff) because Java Madness was previously quite family friendly with books and puzzles for kiddos. Our usual favorite beverages are brewed flavored coffees (all delish, very smooth) and the big train vanilla chai (hot or iced). Favorite bagel sandwiches are lox & caper (usually generous portions), the Sicilian, the veggie pesto. Did this experience this experience rub me the wrong way? Yep, quite a bit. Will I go back? Yeah - I'll deal with a grump and one-off bad experience for a great cup of joe... perhaps she just didn't have her coffee yet! read more

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Native Rhode Islander, used to live in Narragansett. Stopped in for a quick snack and coffee. Although the scone and coffee were tasty, I was sad to see how dingy the place has become. Floors, tables, chairs just gross. A deep clean is in order. read more

I didn't even know this little coffee joint was here out of all the times I have driven through. The vanilla iced chai was ok a little thick for my tasting but good flavor. The lemon poppy seed muffin was delicious, not dry. Prices are your average. They are taken Covid measures and have tape aligning the deck so all are properly spaced apart. Parking is across the street. read more

Really wasn't satisfied with the service, food or beverages here. They did have a great live bad during brunch hour. Turkey club: tasted like airport food. If I visit again I would have them make the sandwich since they just grabbed it from the window and from the board I thought they would've made day of. My sandwich was soggy and not the best. The pickle was really good tho! Chai latte: they wouldn't serve frozen drinks which is what I wanted so I order the chai latte and it wasn't mixed well. The bottom of the drink was covered in raw sugar/chai mix which didn't dissolve when mixing. Quiche: served cold and since they were busy they would not heat? Which if I knew would not have ordered. Music: really good and entertaining read more

Java Madness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

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Got one of their special breakfast sandwiches with basil, sweet peppers, sausage patty, cheese and egg on an everything bagel. Also grabbed an iced coffee. 10/10 breakfast sandwich and solid 8.5/10 iced coffee. Price wasn't too bad, about 6 bucks for the sandwich. Pretty average. The shop itself is right on the marina so you can overlook the boats on the pier. It's a nice setting. They have an outdoor deck and there's live music on this Saturday read more

Great local spot, super friendly service. Good Bagels and nice pastries Served with good Coffee to the locals with a fantastic view of the Marina. read more

Really brick egg? Brick egg?!!! EGG THAT IS QUITE LITERALLY A BRICK??!? Bacon egg and cheese game is extremely weak. Me personally i like my egg minus the brick. Do better please. read more

I had coffee there and it tasted greatly . Service was good. Ambiance too. We will come again

Java M USED to be good. Not so much anymore. Ordering ahead apparently isn't worth it. Asked for something toasted absolutely wasn't. Girls catered and chatted with group of guys talking about tats while I wait on the side. No pickup protocols for ordering ahead during Covid. Smallish non ventilated space. Finally got my breakfast sandwich which was sitting out getting cold and she charged me -$6.35 - soggy no toasted wheat English muffin made sandwich no better than a microwave one. read more

We stopped here for an afternoon pick me up. I had iced coffee and flourless chocolate cake. The cake was among the best flourless chocolate cakes I've ever had and it was just the perfect size, not too big. Iced coffee was great, too. Nice ambiance and lots of space to sit outside. read more

The man behind the counter with tats on his wrists was extremely rude to customers. He yelled a ladies name when her food was up so loudly and aggressively that I jumped from the outburst. And the lady came in from the other room and said "did I do something wrong?" The food we got was also under cooked and cold. No love, no good vibes.... too bad because they had a nice little sunny patio. read more

Hard no. I knew the espresso and coffee wouldn't be good, so I ordered a mocha. The milk and chocolate would surely make the drink palatable, right? Mmmnope. This drink had a TON of grounds in it, the chocolate was just dumped into the cup, it wasn't mixed at all. It still had a sharp, ashy taste from the espresso. Never again. read more

I don't know what happened. This place used to be alright. Very long line to order. Drinks were fine. Food was a mess, came out oddly cold. There's lots of people working behind the counter but seemed very disorganized. read more

Cute little spot to grab coffee, sweets and sandwiches. I decided on four stars because the views from the back deck seating area are incredible. Right on the water and so peaceful! The coffee was okay...I've had been, but I've also had worse. The staff seemed a little frazzled with how to handle people ordering both coffee and food. Was a little stressful as a patron. One plus...they have truffle Parmesan cream cheese...which is why we went there...made it worth it (according to my friend)! read more

Java Madness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

A lot of reviews on this place seem to comment on the fact that the location is what keeps it in business and that is the only thing inherently special about it. I beg to differ. I came in to Java Madness about a week ago with my mother because we were passing through and needed an afternoon pick me up. The girls on staff there were all very sweet - the barista who made my mom's latte made it wrong (my mom needs soy milk) and when we informed her of her error (she made it with regular milk) she apologized and made a new latte right away. Mom loved the latte and thought it was fresh. I had a chai latte- I love chais. They are generally the only thing I get at places like this unless I'm really tired and in need of some serious coffee. My chai was average- not the best I have ever had and if I come here again I will probably try something else. Overall, the staff was incredibly friendly, coffee was great, chai not as much. Sitting out on the deck was great though, the view was beautiful. There was a thunder storm rolling in while we were there and listening to that was incredibly peaceful. read more

Java Madness - The deck has ample seating and a great view. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

Great setting next to the water in Wakefield....We had two special sandwiches. One was a Spinach bagel with sausage, cheddar, basil and egg...the basil was fresh and flavorful, the sausage tasted fresh and nicely cooked.. The second was a egg and cheese sandwich on English Muffin, also well prepared and crispy. Nice little spot !! read more

I took a drive down to Wakefield to try Java a much hyped location part of RI food fights. I was not impressed with the coffee or the service. An older man who appeared to be the owner or manager was shocked it was already July when an employee showed him my coupon. He made sure to loudly announce it was only good for a small cold brew and not any flavored coffee. I decided to not grab anything to eat based on the service. The coffee was basic cold brew, nothing I would go out of the way to get again. I was disappointed as I feel they likely do have something special to offer but instead they went for the cheapest alternative and if that's how you promote yourself I'm not going to argue. They have outdoor seating where you can look out to boats, but so does the rest of RI so, yeah. Take it or leave it. read more

A coffee house with an identity crisis. An employee called it a bakery. It's really not. It has coffee, but it's nothing special. It's also a seaside cafe, but the food is just average. It also sells local art, but the prices are a bit high. The Saturday music group is awesome, though. Go see them. read more

This is a great breakfast spot that overlooks the boats. They have an amazing deck area and offer great live music from time to time. There menu offers a wide variety of breakfast items such as bagels, muffins and croissants. They also have a wonderful selection of freshly brewed coffee read more

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I just happened upon this place this week for a meeting. I ordered an iced latte and it was very good. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was cozy on a rainy day. In nicer weather, I bet it is a great spot to sit outside and look at the boats. My friend ordered a hot chai and a scone and enjoyed his meal as well. I hope to come back to try more of the food because it looked great. Cool local spot! read more

Sorry everyone, but the espresso drinks here are aweful. I'm a big fan of local businesses, but they have to produce. After walking in and seeing the setup, my expectations were low. I decided to order a cafe mocha, since it is the most forgiving of espresso drinks. What I got was a bad combination of bitter, bad-tasting beans and sickly-sweet chocolate. The drink was so bad I could only have a couple of sips. It seems like locals really like this place, but I won't be back. read more

I'm giving it the two stars for the location. This place has so much potential and minimal competition to be a failed coffee shop, yet it is. The line is tremendously slow and the service is not good. That's not even the worst part - the coffee tasted burnt and the breakfast sandwiches (took an extra 20 minutes on top of the 35 minute line) was horrible. Try any other place but here. Not worth the view. read more

First time ever going there- staff was friendly and the place smelled AMAZING. I got a simple egg and cheese on a blueberry bagel which was perfect. I also got to try their cranberry hibiscus drink and let me tell you - wow! Such a great combination! Can't wait to go back. read more

Java Madness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Wakefield, Rhode Island

Stale tasting coffee and rude staff. Simply put, there are a million places in South County to get coffee without dealing with curt, cold staff and settling for last night's coffee that they couldn't sell. Every time I've made the mistake of stopping here on the way to work I've left disappointed and today was no different. Pass on this one and save your dollar. read more

My favorite hiding place to do work. Great ice coffee (they have the liquid sugar) And amazing views (located right next to the marina) I love how they appreciate the local arts: On Sundays and over the summer they have local music acts. On the walls they present great local artistic works Food is pretty good. If you are a student, enjoy a small discount with your ID. read more

Turkey pesto sandwich was fine. Service was very friendly, Saturday guitar circle was awesome!

Amazing flavored coffee roasts without added sweeteners. Favorite place for this! Their summer flavor Maui Madness is the best in my opinion, with notes of coconut, banana, cocoa, and nuts. The food is pretty good too! Only downside to this café is that the bagels seem to be from frozen and the smoothies aren't made from whole fresh ingredients (I think they just blend up a fruit mixture with ice) read more

I recently went back here after years of being out of the area. It's just as I remember, with all the same little quirks, the big deck and the tasty food/drinks. I walked in at the end of a music set by a young kid doing some John Mayer covers. I won't say that all the performers here are good, but I like to support local art and music, regardless. This kid couldn't have been more than 17, so why not sit back and sip your iced chai and give him some applause? Also, it's never so crowded that you can't find seating, which I love. I hate going into cafes and not being able to find any space, especially if I'm with someone (which I was on this recent trip... a "date," if you will... and he loved the place more than I would have thought!). I also love the free no-hassle wifi. The only thing that would keep from coming back often are the prices. They remind me of Starbucks, and seem unnecessarily inflated for a local coffee joint. Then again, maybe we're paying for the view and the spacious deck. Either way, thanks for making my date a good one, JM! read more

I loved this place so much in high school that I ended up getting a job there for a few years. Everything is made fresh and the coffee is always delicious. Marc the newer boss as of the last 4 or 5 years is great and has a great staff of polite and talented baristas. They also have great flavored coffees that are actually brewed and not just flavor shots like most other coffee shops. There are always events, open mic nights, art shows and much, much more. I've been going here for about 7 years now and they are my favorite coffee shop in RI aside from the coffee exchange in Providence. read more