Fabulous coffee, lunch, and brunch spot that's delicious, fast, and family friendly with lots of indoor/outdoor seating. It's so charming and we will absolutely be regulars with our toddler! read more

Very cute atmosphere and great coffee. I really wanted to love this space as I am searching for a good coffeeshop to do work in. In the multiple times I've visited Java Nation's the wifi has been so horrid I've had to use my hotspot. I respect the 90 minute WiFi time limit (although would prefer a true coffeeshop vibe where you can spend hours working--if you have recs let me know!) Overall think I likely won't be back because it's just not what I'm looking for. read more

So I ordered through Uber Eats, so I can't talk about the service or ambiance. However, I can discuss the food and drinks. I usually have a pretty okay experience with ordering from them. But this time, I was appalled by what I was given. I ordered the salmon cake eggs benedict. I was shocked to find one cake and a sad little salad to the side. (See picture.) I think they forgot one patty? Not sure. But this is certainly not worth $20 alone. In addition to the quantity, the hollandaise sauce is pretty bland and the toast was burnt. The pastries are good, but a bit pricey. Fries are full of flavor and I highly recommend! I also ordered a matcha latte which was okay. I prefer a tad more matcha. Their drinks I do have to say are phenomenal. My favorite drink I've gotten is the horchata chai, but they don't offer it anymore. Overall, I was definitely disappointed in the cakes. Hoping they improve in the next coming months, because it's still an okay place. read more

Java Nation - Salmon Cake Eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

Stopped by to grab coffee with friends after dinner. We didn't know that it becomes a restaurant around dinner time. We were seated and offered menus. At first, we were taken back as we were expecting the usual cafe vibe. We were still able to order coffee but we had a waiter who took our order. We felt bad for only ordering coffee so we got dessert as well. I would recommend the lavender coffee and banana pudding. Banana pudding can never go wrong. The mango passion fruit cake was alittle too sour for us. read more

Java Nation - Banana Pudding and Mango Passion Fruit Mousse Cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

Business name may sound deceptive (one may think it's strictly a coffee shop). It offers so much more. It can be a great place for breakfast or brunch and coffee during the daytime and dinner, happy hour and drinks at night. The interior is spacious yet homey and very inviting. This location has an extended covered patio area for additional seating. Waitstaff is friendly. Customers can get water and cups at a station near the cash register. I've had their croissants (very flaky and buttery) and have enjoyed their lattes and tea varieties. This time I ordered their empanadas. Each order comes with 2 (choice of chicken, beef or vegetables). The empanadas were as big as my hand, piping hot and golden brown. The outer crust was flaky yet firm. The shredded chicken filling was tender with corn and beans. I enjoyed the vegetable one even more (filling consisted of black beans, mushrooms, peppers, and onions). It was flavorful without being salty. Looking forward to trying their pupusas (made from scratch to order). read more

Java Nation - Chicken and vegetable empanadas - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

Great coffee and food but the employees behind the counter are often very unpleasant which makes me limit how often I come.

Great spot!! Love the outdoor seating area. I was really pleasantly surprised by the food selection and quality. Everyone working was super kind and helpful. Will definitely be back! read more

Coffee is excellent. Atmosphere is great and also the food. I ordered the Java Nation Burger and it was cooked right. Good wi-fi too so you can get some work done while you enjoy their Cortado! Definitely be back! read more

I come with friends for brunch sometimes. Pretty full menu, but food is good as is the coffee and pastries. It's a little pricey but we like the outside seating option, especially on nice days, that's hard to find on this area so overall it's nice joint for the area. read more

One of the best places around. Large selection and great quality and service! We have eaten breakfast, lunch, and dinner here. The coffee, speciality drinks, and desserts are delicious also. We order here at least once a week...the best impossible burgers. The team is friendly and helpful, and the location and atmosphere is great. read more

Java Nation - Key Lime Pie and Fruit Cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

I placed an order for a mimosa flight at 8:12, and it took about 20 minutes for my order to arrive. During that time, I noticed the bartender standing nearby, watching the ticket without taking any action. Eventually, she asked another employee to make it, even though it seemed she was capable of preparing it herself. She also commented to her coworker, "Oh, the mimosas you make it," which came across as dismissive and unprofessional. Overall, I found the service to be quite disappointing, and I hope this feedback can help improve the experience for future guests. Mimosas only require juice and champagne read more

Came on a Saturday around noon/1 and it was very packed. Parking was a bit tight but was able to find a spot after being patient for a little bit. Indoor seating was full so we opted out for outside and despite it being chilly, it was a nice experience thanks to the heaters. I did have to wait ~15 min for my squash latte drink and it turned out that my order was under a different name ("Kennith" and not "Janet"). I would've loved to have had the drink in a mug but as it had already been prepared and sitting on the counter, I took the drink in the to-go cup. Food came out promptly. There was a small hiccup with the crepe as my friend had ordered a second one and it came without the Nutella, but once we had brought it to the front, they kindly provided us with Nutella on the side. Overall, I've always been a fan of Java! Will be coming back to try other seasonal drinks and treats as well as the flights! read more

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This is a great place for breakfast! It's a cozy atmosphere inside and there is also a more spacious covered patio with even more seating. I had the breakfast sandwich and it was delicious! Their coffee drinks are also very good. I'd definitely recommend! read more

Java Nation - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

Love the outdoor space and the music and freshness of being outside. Mostly do it yourself so can't really rate service. Chai tea and Cappuccino was cold and large is questionable because it was done quick. Better off getting ice chai latte large based on size and since it was cold anyway. My food expectation was definitely not met. Pretty expensive for a 10-15 minute experience. read more

Java Nation - Chai Tea Latte time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

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This location of Java Nation has a pleasant atmosphere and decent seating. Some customers were working, while others enjoyed their conversation with their fellows. They have various food items and bakeries. I also later noticed cute cakes were displayed in the back window case. I arrived after lunch, so got a regular latte with cranberry biscotti. The price was affordable, and the service was pretty quick even though there were several other customers waiting for their drinks. Unfortunately, the coffee was watered down and had a burnt flavor, which I wasn't a fan of this taste. On the other hand, the biscotti was very crunchy and buttery, which I really enjoyed. The packing lot on the back was a decent size but might be crowded depending on the time of the day. read more

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Great drinks, good vibes, so-so food. Came by here for the first time on a Saturday for brunch with friends. I love how casual the place is--you can pick where to sit and they take your order from the counter inside. There was plenty of covered outdoor seating when my friends and I came which was really nice. I ordered the smoked salmon bagel and my husband ordered the pulled pork huevos rancheros which I got to try. I was a little disappointed in the bagel. It was pretty pricey but there were only two pieces of salmon. Would rather have gone for a lox bagel at Ize's. The huevos rancheros were pretty good, but nothing to write home about. However, I did really like the drinks. We got the margarita flight. They came in these cute little mason jar mugs. My favorite was the spicy watermelon! Although the food was ok, I'd probably come back here again and try more drinks. I'll probably just skip brunch. Their desserts and Latin food sound pretty good. read more

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Java Nation. A very cute venue for Java and more! This is my second time to this cute little joint, which has both indoor and outdoor seating. My first time here was meeting ladies for Sunday afternoon coffee and this evening for dinner with live music . They have happy hour all day on Mondays and from 4-7 on Tuesdays through Saturdays. You won't be disappointed by the coffee and pastries - they really hit the spot! This evening, my steak and eggs Benedict were good but could have used a little more of the creamy sauce. They have ceramic plates and cups but only have plastic forks/knives/spoons, which is a little disappointing because of the impact to the environment. Other than that, I highly recommend this cafe! read more

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Breakfast was delicious had the huevos rancheros and it was actually pretty good to my surprise.. Service was good but a little slow for the crowd . Coffee was okay at best. read more

We each had a different omlet and were both pleased. Coffee was pretty special,-brewed on the spot with a large amount of choices. Shared a chocolate croissant which was OK. but not great-- a little empty and short on chocolate inside. Would return and maybe try a lunch. read more

Delicious lattes and breakfast food all day long. Plus they have live music Fridays and Saturdays. This coffee house is located in a little house on Rockville Pike, inside it's buzzing with young people. There's a counter where you order food, and there's a bar as well. Everything we've ordered so far has been delicious. My family love their lattes and Chai pudding. read more

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Unless someone else I know wants to go have a cuppa or wine and dine here, I definitely wouldn't return here. I visited during a non-peak hour on a Wednesday. The place was jam packed and completely impossible to find parking. I ended up spitting out to 355 and having to make 2 u-turns just to park near the dry cleaner's parking lot next door. Once I went inside, I was appalled by the complete lack of social distancing and COVID-19 mask enforcement. Lines were long and people were practically on top of each other like sardines in a tiny can. And virtually nobody was wearing masks. Their outdoor seating is a complete joke. It's pretty much just a faux outdoor seating. Or to put it another way, an indoor dining area extended outside with walls and roofs over it. To top it off, the lukewarm drink really sealed the deal with me totally not liking the place. The horchata was essentially a sugary foamy warm milk. Yuck. The food items kind of looked appealing but not enough to want me eating after having to skip lunch thanks to a separate Fairfax boba debacle. In sum, I think this place is great for those who live walking distance in the area but definitely not somewhere that warrants a trip for. It's in the middle of nowhere between Grosvenor and White Flint. A great neighborhood restaurant location but not anything special for those who live elsewhere. read more

Java Nation - Horchata - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

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I came at night and got Chicken Shawarma and a hot chocolate. It had so much flavor with the perfect balance of chicken, veggies, and tzatziki. The chips added the perfect crunch. The size was fitting for the price. The food came quickly and the staff was nice and answered questions. The hot chocolate was the perfect way to end the meal. read more

Java Nation - Chicken Shawarma - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

We so badly want to like Java! Unfortunately, our dinner was AWFUL! The service wasn't great either. Worst crab cake I've ever had - mushy, full of mayonnaise & just gross. The fish my husband ordered wasn't great either. The fries were just ok. The drinks were pretty decent. The music was too loud & poor acoustics. Everyone was nice though. read more

I was pleasantly surprised. This place is more than just a coffee shop. They offer wine, pastries, sandwiches, pasta and specialty coffee! My friend enjoyed a Pastrami Reuben and fries while I enjoyed my Caramel latte. They have indoor and outdoor covered seating with heaters. There is plenty of parking in the back. I will definitely come back to try there lunch offerings. read more

Java Nation - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

I want to give this place a 5, and I probably would if I just went there for breakfast, but going there to work, I'm giving it a 4. Location: right on Rockville pike, very accessible Parking: Lots of parking in the back, very easy Food: pretty standard - we got a croissant, which was good, but I would get something else if I went back Drinks: The best part! I got an orange-infused hot chocolate, which was simply divine. Their other coffees and lattes also looked good, so I would come back to try other beverages. Ambience: Not entirely their fault, but the inside is very noisy, and if you had to sit near the door like I did, it was rather cold. The patio has heat lamps and looked nice, but it was annoying to have both the inside noise and the outside noise as well since they continuously left the door to the patio open. Staff: Very nice and helpful Speed: they're very quick with getting drinks out, which is impressive! Overall, I wouldn't come here to work (too busy/noisy/cold) but it would be a great place to pick up coffee and breakfast. read more

Java Nation - Butter Croissant Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

Simplified version: Service 1/5 Food 4.5/5 Longer Version: Customer service was terrible. It felt like high school competition behind the counter. We walked in and weren't greeted with warmth--nothing was said to us actually. But, we know how restaurants work so we made a left and saw some big screens and figured out that's where we should be. Looked at the menu while waiting for someone to help us. finally a young Hispanic woman turned to us and asked if we were ready. We weren't, but we said yes because immediately, her energy was giving off "hurry up and order." So I ordered as quickly as I could and I know we have all had this experience before where the person taking your order has a blank stare on their face, their leg is shaking, their fingers are tapping. Essentially telling you to hurry along. It's a large menu and our first time so we wanted to make sure we got what we truly wanted. I asked if I was allowed to order lunch even though it was 11 am--unsure if there was a time to order and because she was staring off into lala land she said "the lunch menu is behind me over there." I said "I know, I'm asking if I can order from it right now?" Her reply "yeah" Fine. I finished our order and when she turned to get our pastry, I was looking at my phone but very much alive and with working ears. I could hear the young man make a joke about me ordering to her and she gave a face of "I know!" and possibly that it was a lot of food. Yeah, Rico Suave, I'm ordering for 4 people and your menu is pretty significant. Sorry the attention spans for younger folks is only able to work for 2 minutes. I glanced at him, clearly annoyed and he lowered his head and pretended to be busy. Now, I've tried to lower my confrontation levels and realize it's hard to be in customer service nowadays but keep the attitude towards people who deserve it. The food, delicious. No complaints. We shoveled it down like we were starved. Basically, train the Gen Z's. read more

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One of my favorite brunch spots in the area!!! My friends and I ordered a variety of brunch dishes and loved all of them. Great flavors and great quality for a great price. The place was pretty busy on a Wednesday morning but the line moves quickly! The pancakes were thick and fluffy, and came with a blueberry-mint compote on top that was out of this world. The dill home fries were very flavorful and perfectly crispy. The french toast was coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar, perfect for a sweet breakfast. The omelette and salmon benedict were flavorful and seasoned extremely well. We also ordered a hot tea, iced vanilla latte, and hot vanilla latte- all of which were delicious. The hot latte came with some nice latte art! Overall 5/5 rating. Will definitely be back! read more

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I have been a loyal customer here for 5 years. I used to love to come here with friends or to work on my laptop. Unfortunately I've watched the quality decrease. Not only portion sizes have gotten smaller but the coffee quality has changed as well. Last time I witnessed a bartender use a metal measuring cup to measure wine and then dump it in a glass. Watching wine get dumped instead of poured felt so wrong. I enjoy spending time here and hope management can maintain the quality as they open new locations. read more

I am obsessed with the Java Nation in Kensington and was ecstatic to find out that they would be adding another location on Rockville Pike. I love coming to this location. Now I can get the great food and drinks that Java Nation has to offer, but now it has lots of outdoor seating and live music! Java Nation gives a whole different feel than any other restaurant in the area, due to the Latin inspiration in their dishes and the atmosphere. Their prices are reasonable as well. Definitely come check it out for any meal! read more

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Not sure if I'm a fan but I'd still like to try their dinner menu. I've visited a couple times but always for breakfast/lunch and always underwhelmed with the food. Most recent time we got the tuna melt and crab cake sandwich and both were just ok but very overpriced for what you get. The coffee has always been good. Service is ok but no complaints. This place always seems busy and can be tough to find a seat on weekends, especially on weekends, so I might try to find a less busy time to visit and take my time. read more

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Tasty good with amazing staff. It's a bit pricey but definitely a great spot to study/meet up with friends. I only wish they offered a bottomless mimosa brunch - that would be awesome. read more

After seeing rave reviews everywhere on Facebook, I took the first chance I got to meet friends here. One of my friends is a trained chef so some of my thoughts are based on what she had to say about her food. The patio was spacious and beautiful and I'd absolutely come back just for that! The food wasn't bad but there was room for improvement and I expected more based on what I'd heard about this local gem. 1) chicken ban mi - several chicken strips were fatty and a bit dry. It couldv used more flavor. 2) beef empanadas - delicious! Don't change a thing. 3) papusas - tasty but salty. My friend was surprised it came with salsa, rather than pico de Gallo, because it was too liquidy and the papusas were swimming. 4) the cold brew was flavorless. Disappointing and surprising for a place with the name "java nation" 5) the quiche was excellent 6) my golden latte was accidentally brought out iced even though I ordered it hot. It wasn't a huge deal and they fixed it quickly 7) $4 upcharge for home fries is a bit steep All in all, I'd come back and look forward to the Gaithersburg location opening up. They have a wide variety of menu items to choose from, whether you're a meat eater or vegetarian. A few tweaks and java Nation will be a top pick for me. read more

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The food is tasty, but I just paid $10 for two mushroom raviolis lol. They were tasty but not worth $5 each. Aside from that, the crab dip is delicious and is good for two people. The vibe in the restaurant is fun and we always enjoy going there. read more

Java Nation - Mushroom Ravioli - Coffee & Tea Near Me - N. Bethesda, Maryland

I love their lavender honey iced latte, it tastes exactly as the name suggests and on the sweeter side too! Downside is that I believe it's a seasonal drink. This latte reminds me of Cruze farm ice cream flavor called lavender honey back when I lived in TN. I love the taste of this latte and grateful to have an opportunity enjoy something similar to back home! I came here to study which is a great location with good music, but I found it hard to stay longer because there wasn't many wall plugs other than at their one seater area/bar. read more

Really cute coffee shop. The place feels really cozy and welcoming. I got an açaí banana smoothie. It tasted great and was pretty filling. I would definitely return. read more

Lots of indoor and heated outdoor seating! Amazing food options, brunch options, pastries, and good coffee. Really quick service as well. Also, they have happy hour Monday-Saturday 4-7 pm! There is a decent parking lot if you're worried about parking. read more

Delicious food and lots of different flavors from savory to sweet, they have it all. Highly recommend.

I had this cafe on my list for a while until I finally had the time to visit it. I went with a friend and we had coffee and pastries. The coffee was really good. My friend had an alfajor that was to die for and I had a cheese and guava pastry that was delicious. I went back with my brother and had the arepa con pollo and my brother had a burger. Both really good! I also ordered Uber eats, a beet salad that was one of the best I've tried. So far everything I've tried has been great. The place is also nice. The outdoor seating is beautiful and the parking is good. read more

I have came here a handful of times so far and every time I tell myself it will be better than the last. I don't even know why I keep trying. Every time there is something wrong with my order and it takes forever. Today I order two coffees and just decided to be easy and got the pastries. Waited patiently noticing they were busy but people kept getting their coffee that came before me after over 15 mins I asked where my order was .. 3 workers looked at me confused looked at one another and boom my order wasn't even at the drink station!!! Not only was it not there when they made it all quickly my coffee was watered down and full of cream and didn't even taste like cold brew anymore and my other hot drink was not even hot. Needless to say I'm very disappointed at least after waiting that long would have been nice if my orders were delicious but it wasn't read more

Great ambiance with happy hour Mon-Sat 4-7pm, as well as live music Friday and Saturday nights. The outdoor patio is mostly enclosed and well decorated. It can still be a little drafty on cold winter nights, but it's really enjoyable during warmer weather. The happy hour menu is not as great as it once was, but it still has some decent prices on drinks. The margarita flight is pricey but really delicious. We tried several appetizer specials (fries, flatbread, and goat cheese croquettes) and all were very mediocre. I prefer this place as a brunch/lunch cafe spot. The brunch/lunch menu pricing is better and there is a nice selection of pastries and drinks. read more

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