Coffee is ok, nothing too special. The breakfast burritos leave a lot to be desired- they're pre-made, microwaved, and small, so you'd better supplement it with something else. Not the best breakfast in Hermosa, but it's quick and easy. Oatmeal is pretty good though. read more

Everything a coffee shop should be. The Anti-Starbucks! Strong coffee, home made pastries, locally owned, funky old house turned into shop/gallery, easy parking during weekday commute, friendly employees who know your order...worth the walk up the hill!!!! read more

Cool neighborhood coffee shop. Good food, good service, good coffee. Skip the chain and come here instead.

Java Man is the best home-town coffee shop in the area. The people are great and the coffee is always the best! It's a great place to meet friends or schedule a small group meeting. read more

If I wanted a pre-made microwaved breakfast burrito, I would have gotten a frozen Amy's and would have been assured of the quality of the ingredients. The eggs were orange and mealy. I also could have eaten it without cheese and without the attitude. I wanted their Mexican Mocha, but poured over ice--apparently that was impossible, I'd have to order a blended drink instead. But...can't you just make it and then throw some ice in? No. So much for supporting local businesses... read more

Java Man brews up a fresh, strong cup of joe. (It sure beats Starbucks!!) My girlfriend, loves all of there pastries! All pastries are home made and made daily. Java Man is centrally located near Hermosa Beach pier. Parking can be difficult but there are metered spots. Quick and convenient read more

Love coming here when I visit my sister. Friendly staff, delicious baked goods and the coffee is hot and fresh. What more do you need?

Why do I go to Java Man? Because the coffee and baked goods are delicious, the staff is crazy fast and now all I have to do is walk in, say nothing and they are making my coffee because they all remember what I order. It can't get any better than that. Plus, all the guys are super friendly to everyone and their prep area is well thought out, tidy and extremely organized. read more

My favorite coffee shop to spend time at... Working, watching a movie on my iPad, or reading. Love the coffee and the treats!

Love love love this coffee place. Excellent baked goods (was even given an extra cup cake to take home) and delicious coffee. Have had frapaccino's, hot coffee and iced coffee and all were a treat. One afternoon I had their "pasta" greek salad which was actually a pasta salad on top of a green salad with honeylemon dressing and it was so delicious. Cute place where alot of people set up their computers. I have seen people meeting up to give another an iphone tutoring session to people just doing their own work on an ipad. Can't go wrong with a stop in Java Man. read more

I had the decaf blended mocha which was delicious but my favorite was my sister's Mexican chocolate latte. It was the perfect balance of espresso & Abuelita hot chocolate. Not sure if they use Abuelita but it is very similar. Just had brunch at Abigail's next door so did not try their food but the pastries look amazing. I've been looking for a good breakfast burrito so may try that next. read more

My favorite cafe in the South Bay :) Great place to get work done, which is hard to find out here other than your standard Starbucks. There is a cool tea selection, lots of pastries to choose from, and the staff is always really upbeat and friendly read more

This has been a warm and welcoming place for we weary walkers! The recent Paint job, interesting local art, friendly PRESENT owner, and the nicest guys behind the counter. Daniel has a good sense of humor. My fave is the Morning Glory muffin prepared "fancy" (warmed up!) read more

I stopped by Java to grab something quick to eat, saw that they serve paninis, figured I try one. I was surprised how good it was and I told the guy it was the best panini I ever had! read more

BEST coffee shop in Hermosa Beach, I love this place, feels like home right when you walk through the door!! SERVICE IS GREAT!!!

i love my Java Man!! I only dropped it to 4 stars because they changed their hours to permanent winter ones, closing at 6. This is a true bummer because I used to hang out here til closing at 10, either chilling with friends or grading papers. The guys are super fun, but yes, they can be a bit boisterous! I've been coming here since 2004 and still love it!! When I was battling health issues, the guys made me a special sugar free & caffeine free drink that was still tasty. Their pastries are so delish, and recently they've started carrying some gluten-free goodies, which makes me happy since that's how I eat now! I only wish they stayed open later and would bring their happy hour back! Love you guys! read more

What a great spot in downtown HB. Great coffee and food. Sit back and enjoy the vibe.

Great coffee, try it black! Morning glory muffins keep me coming back. Watch out for mold in the fruit cups, happened once in to me half way through the cup. read more

Java Man is fantastic. Free wi-fi and good coffee with friendly, attentive staff. It is in a great location in Hermosa right by the pier.

I am a regular here at Java Man, but I must say that there are a few things here that really bug me. Iv'e been asked on a number of occasions to move to a smaller table during non-busy hours since I was by myself. The individual tables are barely large enough to hold a laptop much less anything else. Secondly, I had just settled in at my table recently and planned on purchasing something eventually, and a worker came over to me to specifically tell me that I needed to buy something and that I couldn't just use the internet. I also agree with another comment that was made on here.....the workers are ALWAYS yelling. I don't mind the busy atmosphere, but they literally scream across the place at each other. Very distracting and annoying. Lastly, don't plan on using a credit card for anything less than $5. This used to be my favorite coffee house, but they have become very unwelcoming and certainly don't make you want to patron their business read more

Coffee was pretty standard and had a grilled chicken pesto sandwich which was good. Nice place, wish I had brought my laptop with me!

Love, love, love Java Man :). The coffee is tasty and the staff are awesome! Nicholas and Daniel are usually there when I go in and always have my coffee ready for me...they are SO friendly and that goes for the rest of the staff too!I I go there pretty much every morning before work to chill a little and people (or dog) watch a little or read etc.... I have met a lot of really great people over the years! They also have yummy burritos, pastries, muffins, oatmeal and more. The owner also owns Ocean Diner, another great local place to visit :)). My most fave coffee shop for the longest time...support your local small businesses! read more

The breakfast turkey burritos are amazing for me and my 6 & 3 year olds. 5 Stars just for that. Great place for business meetings as well.

Great place! Just stopped by. Good food, tea and great service. Jesus and Manuel helped me out. Good guys. Thanks!

Favorite place for coffee, reading, and working out of the office! The new matcha latte with coconut milk is bomb dot com. And don't forget about the bogo happy hour after 3pm for muffins and baked goods! read more

I honestly find them a little pricey for the amount they give you. But what they give you is amazing. This is my go-to hangover coffee spot cuz i feel like they make it a little stronger/bitter than most. Big fan of the white chocolate mocha. Service is great they are ready to whip you up something the second you walk in. The atmosphere is very pleasant comfortable and quiet its built out of an old 1920's beach house so its practically historical. Its walking distance to the beach so if you just want to get a good cup of somethin and walk down its a pretty awesome afternoon. read more

It's great if you can get them while they're open. I work around the area and when I need a good cup of Joe before 6pm, I head over there. Great assortment of tea and good pastries. Service is fast. Sometimes I get a sandwich there too if I need a healthy meal, quick. Nice cozy place to hang, too. This is my preferred coffee joint. read more

I came for the breakfast burrito because I saw good reviews for it. Unfortunately, it wasn't good. Not horrible, but not good. The tortilla stuck to the wrapper they use, and they were actually pretty small. The coffee was nothing special at all. I got a white mocha and it was bitter and flavorless. The WiFi is HORRIBLE! It was so slow! Nothing would load. All in all, not a great cafe. read more

Great place... however not much air circulation on a warm day so can be uncomfortable at times

The coffee was okay but the atmosphere is great. Lots of comfortable chairs and couch. Great place to spend a day.

I've been going to this place for years and really enjoy the atmosphere and coffee;however have always had a problem with some of the staff that work there. They can be very rude and they talk about the customers in Spanish. Fortunately or unfortunately,I'm fluent in Spanish and caught everything they were saying. Also, one of the guys gave me a hard time and started arguing with me in front off all the other customers becasue he didn't here what I ordered from the other guy. He was really rude about it and I almost called the owner,because I like this place and hate to see it get ruined becasue of the rude staff. Anyways, Java Man you are a great place but need to fire most of your staff and hire more friendly people that make you feel welcome. read more

Had their turkey sandwich on sourdough. The bread was stale. I should have sent it back.

I used to like it but its a bit lack lustre. The coffee is ok, it could do with a bit of a scrub and some better food choices. Like the space and overall experience just okay overall, i'd be just as happy at starbucks. read more

This is my first Yelp review and I want to say that I signed on to Yelp just now just so I underscore how WONDERFUL everyone at Java Man is. Of course the coffee is great, but what I love even more is the mom and pop feel, the music they play, the food, the vibe, the employees. If you are ever in the Hermosa Beach area, make sure you stop and check them out. read more

The coffee, the smoothie and the bakery items were delicious; they offer a delicious cinnamon roll and apple pie. Above all, the friendly staff made it a comfortable place to want to return to in the near future. read more

Ambience is okay. Customer service was good. Just didn't feel like a place you can stay for an extended amount of time. Not a fan for student studying. read more

3-stars, potential for 4. The coffee cake was good but not the best I've had. The chocolate walnut muffin was a little off-tasting. Didn't taste very chocolatey. They have a great 2 for 1 special on muffins and coffee cake from 3-6pm. read more

we asked for almond milk instead of dairy in our mocha which we asked for because we are lactose intolerant and they wouldn't do it even though they had those on hand read more

Fantastic service. I ordered a large order last month for a work event and they were done with all the food right on time like I asked

great sunny little spot near the pier - great ambiance and friendly peeps there. they could clean the tables a bit faster - was there on a busier morning i guess, and many of us had to bus our own tables. read more