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    Java Nation - Silver Spring

    4.5 (174 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    Vietnamese Wings
    Kristi W.

    Popped in to have a quick dinner before a nearby concert show and sat on the outside patio to people watch. There are tons of seats available both inside and outside. Service was good. Pricing was on par for the area. I wasnt drinking but decided to have a ginger shot instead. It definitely did its job bc it was strong! I ordered the chicken empanada and viet wings for my meal. All were delish! This will be my pre-game spot from now on when im in the area for another concert!

    Mike J.

    Hands down one of the best cafe concepts I have EVER come across. Their Rockville location is my favorite but I was stunned by the silver spring location. Beautiful ambiance. Amazing and super nice and helpful staff. They did a great job hiring that team. I was blown away by management, the team at the bar and the servers on the floor. The food was incredible! This place will go far.

    Dillon D.

    Perfect brunch spot! The food was so tasty and so quick! Lots of gluten free and vegetarian options available as well. We went on a Sunday AM and it was packed and loud. Highly recommend a reservation if you're going to go for brunch. The service was, well, meh, to be honest. A couple items were forgotten - coffee refills were virtually non existent, and we had to ask for our check so we could leave. That said, I'd def be back for the food! I had the avocado toast on gluten free bread. It was so tasty!

    Margarita flight
    Michaele S.

    Ended up passing this place as we were going to another restaurant and when we found out that one was closed, we circled back. Came on Labor Day in the evening and it wasn't really busy but there in indoor and outdoor seating and some of the outdoor seating does have umbrellas. I had the lobster roll and the taste of Peru drink and I enjoyed it. This lobster roll is done with mayo but still gives off a fresh flavor and it comes with fried. It was $22. My friend that the shawarma and the Margot's flight and she enjoyed that as well. Johnathan the manager was very nice and entertaining and the other employees were very pleasant as well.

    Isabel A.

    This is my second time here and I really love this new venue in downtown Silver Spring. I have been to the Rockville location and this one has a slightly more chic vibe. The food is always tasty. For this visit, I had a seasonal latte and the poutine fries. They were both very delicious. I will definitely come back here and also take advantage of the patio that I saw they have available now. There is also the casual garb & go coffee shop next-door that I would love to try earlier in the day.

    Margarita Flight - drinks are the size of salt & pepper shakers. Not worth $24.

    I recently visited Java Nation for brunch with a friend. They were surprisingly packed at 11:00 am. Aesthetics-wise, the restaurant beautiful, modern, nicely decorated and very clean. The table/seats were less than optimal. It was such a tight fit that we had to get up for people at a nearby table to use the restroom. The waitress could barely get through as well. Their flight, in my opinion, is not worth $24. The drinks are basically mixed shots on ice (size-wise). My server kindly let me switch it out for a single cocktail. The burger & fries were tasty but you do have to pay $4 more for the fries. Overall will likely return and avoid the drinks flight.

    Iced Latte
    Sabrina G.

    This place is spotless and well-organized! They have a takeout section along with a spacious dine-in area that offers both indoor and outdoor seating. I stopped by around 10:00 AM and grabbed a seat at the bar. I was greeted right away and placed my order quickly since I already knew what I wanted--except for the drink . The bartender was super helpful and gave me honest feedback when I asked about the matcha and another option. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and very accommodating!

    Half Roasted Half Chicken with potatoes
    Gregory D.

    Delicious roasted chicken. Very moist and well-seasoned. Beautiful restaurant and very chill

    Lobby
    Naomi C.

    I have been meaning to try them out for a while and our air conditioning broke so prime chance for a weekday brunch and work session lol The good: 1) the location is convenient. Right off of the silver Spring metro station, there is a Montgomery County garage right next door that does offer all day parking. 2) the space is beautifully decorated with warm woods and lots of greenery- even the BATHROOM is a vibe; 3) the service- I was greeted immediately, sat quickly and the server was prompt, friendly but didn't hover. I had work and calls and was able to get to em done. 4) the menu is pretty broad. I figure there is something for almost any type of eater there (I didn't check for and don't have allergies neither am I a vegan, so take this with a grain of salt) and 5) my iced coffee- cardamom and rose- was a standout. 4/5 The meh- honestly, I asked what the best thing on the brunch menu was and I was recommended a geuyere leek quiche which sounded AMAAAAZING and it DEFINITELY had the potential to be but it was slightly cold and when I asked do it to be warmed it came back clearly microwaved (which makes sense) but the crust was overcooked and soggy and then the middle was cold again 30 seconds later even though, to their credit it WAS hot at first. The flavor was there and honestly I'd try it again, but it was a little salty- Gruyère is a saltier cheese- so that's something. The salad dressing was SO Good but there was SO MUCH OF IT. 2/5 Overall 3.5/5 I rounded up for the service. If go again but I think the food is standard dinerish fare and they might benefit from a smaller more focused menu with only their best dishes.

    Finger for scale on this $7 cappuccino.
    Deborah H.

    Review solely of takeout coffee value, the worst I've seen. 6oz regular size for a hot beverage (both regular and large have two shots). I got a cappuccino ($5) with soy ($1 extra). Then a credit card fee was applied to the transaction ($.19). After tax and tip this is easily the most expensive drink around. The espresso itself was good enough but the milk was more like a latte. Barista was nice, cups are cute, and they have a ton of beverage choices but it's unlikely I'll spend my coffee money here again.

    Bethany L.

    What a beautiful and delicious brunch/breakfast spot in downtown Silver Spring! First, the latte was perfection - flavorful, without being bitter or too sweet. I opted for the crab cake benedict and they were YUM. My eggs were slightly overcooked, so they didn't have the fun egg flow from the yolks - but that didn't detract from how delicious it was, flavor-wise. Both my coworkers also enjoyed their croissants, and an open-faced sandwich. My one coworker and I also split a kid's pancakes order. Service was quick and attentive - without feeling rushed - and it was overall just a great brunch experience!

    Tiramisu
    Libby F.

    Yelp doesn't differentiate the operating hours between the café (Java Express) and their full restaurant (Java Restobar) next door. I posted the hours in the photo section. I stopped in after 5pm to get dessert to go. The cafe was closed, but I picked it up from the bar. The restaurant is really classy. Much nicer (and more expensive) than their Kensington location. There is some construction going on across the street so when I went, it was dark out and I had to loop around to make my way back to the parking garage and there are actually two of them. One is directly across from the restaurant, but I parked in the other one, not realizing the other one was there. You pay by license plate, with one hour being the minimum you can book. It's $1.00/hr. I miss the days when the coin meters were here. I could have just put a quarter in, and be back in a flash. My tiramisu was elegant and delicious. Should be for $9.00. It was a special treat after a long month of testing students at school. The menu looked enticing so I do plan to come back and try the mushroom ravioli if it's not an occasional item on the menu.

    Gracious L.

    Arrived here for dinner, and seated within a few minutes. We ordered the strawberry nojito which was strong & had lil kick to it but good nonetheless. Had the blackened shrimp tacos cooked to absolute perfection-juicy and delicious. The deconstructed affogato was great. Raspberry pistachio cake was divine-the flavors blended beautifully. Our server Christian was awesome!!! The space was gorgeous & the staff was just amazing. Everyone was willing to help and super attentive,they made us feel absolutely welcome. We were absolutely happy to dine here!!! Rest room was clean

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    Delicious food and really good service! Alison was great! The cocktails were especially yummy!

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    I'm familiar with the Kensington branch. This seems more like a restaurant. Is it some place where I could also bring my laptop, drink coffee, and work?

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    I came here on a whim and got the best caramel frappe of my life. It wasn't too sweet and had the…read moreperfect balance of coffee (to me). We also got a double shot of espresso and the coffee was fresh and just perfect. Service was perfect and they asked all the necessary questions such as dairy restrictions and if we wanted any add ons. The venue is beautiful they have music lightly playing in the background and a lot of people come here to work from home so perfect place to come to catch up with your friends , relax or work.

    Came here for the first time with a friend around 10:30am on a Saturday. I ordered their medium…read morechai latte (hot) with no sweetner, and a ham and cheese croissant sandwich with havarti cheese and avocado. Total came out to approximately $18. What's Hot - Quality. My egg and cheese croissant sandwich, which I ordered with havarti cheese and avocado was delicious. It was served warm. Everything was soft and tender. My sandwich was not overly salty, as well, which I appreciated. I was also surprised that my sandwich was served with fries. The fries were tasty, but too thin for my liking. My chai tea latte was also yummy, not too frothy, and not sweet, as I ordered no sweetener. - Menu. There appears to be something for everyone- coffee, non-caffeinated drinks, sweet baked good, savory baked goods, non-dairy options, and full meals. - Service. The time I waited for my order to be ready was fairly brief. Probably less than 10 minutes. My drink and food were ready separately and did not come together. They call out your name for your order, so make sure you are paying attention. - Price. For spending less than $20 on a meal, I would say it's pretty good value for money. My egg and cheese croissant sandwich was also substantive and not skimpy, which was good. - Layout. The inside has a pretty good space. There are counters with high stool seating, and a fair amount of tables and chair for regular seating, as well. - Location. Convenient, especially to other restaurants and shops. there is also parking in the area. However, be prepared to spend time and money on parking, depending on the day and time you come. What's Not - Service. It appears to be mostly self-service. After you enter their front entrance, there are two kiosks for self-service ordering. On the one hand, it's helpful if you know what you're ordering. On the other hand, if you have questions, their kiosks are not conducive for that. They have baked goods section, which appears to also be self-serve. However, I was uncertain how that actually worked, because I did not see an in-person cashier. - Layout. Depending on the size of your group, and day and time you come, seating can be difficult to come by. Most of their seating appears to be cramped, as well (i.e., many of their sit down tables and chairs are very close together). - Acoustics. They play music inside at a volume that is not very conducive for conversation. - Parking. There is parking in the area, but it can be difficult to find, depending on the day and time you come. On the day my friend and I were here, there was a lot of snow piled up, so finding street parking was very difficult. There are parking lots in the area, most of which are paid parking, so be mindful of the time you spend. There appears to be free parking in the area, but those are not easy to come by depending on the day and time. Final Answer Willing to come back, but probably not a first choice.

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    I've stopped by this tiny bakery twice now! The first time I got a mochi and red bean bun, which…read morewas pretty good - soft bread with a comforting filling. The cheese and pork sung bun I had this last time didn't really have any flavor - normally pork sung is really flavorful, so I was surprised. It was also a bit dry. However, I like the space and the range of offerings. I don't know that I would get a bun again, but I'm very curious about the milk tea! Staff is very nice and the prices are reasonable. There isn't much seating, so plan to take your order to go.

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    Neighborhood Gem. I was visiting a friend who's resided in the area for 30 years. She's very hard…read moreto impressed. Took a jaunt (.5) mile walk to check out this bright, airy, and immaculate social spot. Weather grabbing a bite, meeting up, studying or simply grabbing a bite you'll be satisfied. The table next to me got a panini with fries and a bowl. Both were gorgeous and deliciously plated with dinner sized portions. I, however, kept it simple. I got pancakes without blueberries, 1 egg, and bacon. Everything is a la cart. I was expecting Big Box pancakes. These were anything but! They were perfectly cooked with a light crisp, very dense but airy. Vanilla sewn in each bite. They were THICK too. I was pleasantly surprised. Initially thought the price was exorbitant but the taste and appeal made up for it. Eggs were scrambled to perfection and seasoned too. I requested salt before I tasted them. So glad I didn't add any. Bacon was regular nothing major to rotate. Now the Sakura Latte wasn't as pretty as the one on Insta but it was delicious none the less. Not sweet but no earthy either. Cherry after taste but smooth due to the milk. I did add a sugar free vanilla syrup. The Cafe is beautiful. Contemporary and masculine furniture with feminine accompaniment due to the vast windows and pillows that let in a lot of natural light. Its definitely worth a stop if you're near. I really enjoyed my visit.

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