When I imagine a neighborhood coffeehouse, this is exactly what I see. There are always people here, doing homework, surfing the net, talking, slugging back coffee, stuffing down tasty sandwiches. The atmosphere is comfortable and the staff is friendly. The coffee ain't half bad either. read more

Decent coffees, but not as dark as I prefer. Great spot to lounge in with your laptop, free two hour wifi, and a good environment for studying/working...minus that parakeet in the back. Yeah I don't really understand the purpose of keeping that bird there. Then again, maybe that's an ambiance thing. Yeah I don't like it. Expensive food, but it's a cafe, what do you expect? That being said, sandwiches are tasty, and there is always a good selection of pastries for the day. Try to avoid peak times, and maybe there will be an outlet for you, because quite frankly, there aren't too many. Avoid the sofa if you're there to study because unless you really need that cushioning, your posture will kill you. read more

Walked in for a chai latte to go...sweet or spicy he asked. So I said sweet...came out pretty bland..should have asked for spicy? Decided to get a yogurt parfait too...came out to $10 for two things. Dang...there was barely any yogurt! All granola... Will not be backkkkk. But maybe I'll try a sandwich or bagel instead one day.. read more

I haven't tried your food, but seriously, a cappuccino I ordered was the Best in the city. This is official now. Thank you, man. You told me it was great on accident hahahaha! read more

Java on Ocean is a large corner location. plays mexican music in the background, has nice ethnic murals on its walls, has sandwiches, pastries, smoothies, cookies, etc. the coffee? forgetabout it. pour:(coffee, lg ,2.75) -dark roast, very acidic-harsh, mr. coffee? -poor coffee, 2 stars drips: -could have gotten blue bottle down the street, but no parking. -3 stars for nice ambience, murals, etc. not the coffee. read more

This used to be a very old crusty pet store back in the day. From the 60's to the 80's. I was very happy when this coffee shop opened. I am glad they are surviving. Starbucks, Peets and others have over looked the avenue. I am glad. Small businesses need a chance to survive. Long live the independent coffee shop. They offer a great selection of pastries and beverages. They have a public bathroom, one of the few on that section of Ocean. FYI They have great art on the walls. There is outdoor seating. The cafe itself is very roomy with couches and tables. Java is one of the few places in the OMI where you can host a meeting. They have good space. Very diverse clientele. There used to be Internet Access. They play great music. They used to have evening poetry readings and Jazz. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Java on Ocean Ave @ Faxon 11/3/07 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I didn't like the $7 smoothie. It tasted saccharine. The man behind the counter tried to convince me I should like it, then said "Never ever in my 17 years has anyone returned a smoothie I made. Now I wasted my..." and nodded to the smoothie. He only gave me $6 back. 0 stars for nasty attitude and nasty tasting drink. read more

Yummmmm raspberry mocha! Only in here for coffee but i definitely want to stop by another time to try their breakfast burrito and morning specials and sandwiches. I also love how there are so many seats. Couches, benches, and chairs everywhere. Perfect for study, working or catching up with friends. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Look at that Torani collection! All the special coffes/mochas/lattes!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

THIS PLACE IS TOO CUTE. I love the pastries that they sell, however i was not quite fond of the drink i ordered (The Mocha Blend) because it wa not sweet at all considering it had ice cream, chocolate, with espresso but eh it is okay. That was just one item compared to the other drinks or foods i need or plan to try haha. The seating is so cute, it ranges from couches, round tables for like a group, or a 2 seater for you and another person. The prices are a TAD bit overpriced. (My small drink was 4.50 fyi) It is cute because they also have a cage of a real cute bird chillin with customers in the couch area but it is not like the bird is too disturbing. Their are also food platters like falafels, wraps, breakfast burritos, bagel sandwiches...however, i have not yet tried it. The bathroom however throws me off. I definitely give them a poor rating for their cleanliness and lack of supplies in the bathroom. Other than that, i definitely would go here again with a friend(s) or even by myself. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - The Mocha Blend and a Lemon Poppy Seed Pastry Rate on Mocha Blend: 4/10 Rate on Lemon Poppy Seed Pastry: 7/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I get a lot of work done in here. It is calm, cozy, serene, and has a lot of outlets! Very student friendly. Food and drinks are good, a little steep with pricing, but still worth buying for the atmosphere. So far, I've tried the raspberry mocha, chai latte, coffee, and bagel with sundried tomato cream cheese. I'd recommend them all. I love it here! read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Inside the cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is over priced and overrated. I walk in here for a sandwich and they charge about 8 bucks or more. That is fine when the sandwich matches the cost. But, these Frick in sandwiches are teeny tiny. Shoot, i can go to subway and get a better quality sandwich. Plus, their coffee prices are inflated. What a rip off. Stay away from this place. Go to fog lifter down the street. Just thinking about this place makes my skin boil. Grrrrrrrrrrr read more

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I love the ambiance and atmosphere. There's a lot of space and free wifi which is awesome, on top of the good service and cool decor. They also have the best hot chocolate I've had in a while. I'll definitely be coming back here again. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Two bagels with veggies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I really wish I could give it higher points. Like REALLY wish. The staff there are super nice, and the environment is very conducive for a relaxing chat, or studying. I love that I always see old Chinese people hanging out at their outdoor tables, and chatting it up. It seems like a really cool place to hang out. But. Their Coffee. Bleh. It's called JAVA on Ocean, not Study Hall on Ocean. People keep talking about Hummus Wraps, so maybe it should be called Hummus on Ocean. Just...not Java. Please. The Java is blah. I've been here a few times, for different types of coffees. And...they have all the equipment for good coffee, but either that stuff is broken or they purchase really terrible beans. Every time I get a coffee here, its weak...and I tend to get triple/quad shots! If I'm saying the coffee is weak and its supposed to have that many espresso shots, I can't imagine what a normal coffee is like. Also...the price is a bit much. I suppose if I were to sit there and enjoy that coffee while partaking in the wifi, it wouldn't be as bad. But to come in, grab a scone and a coffee, and have to pay $9? We're not in FiDi, people! There are working FAMILIES and STUDENTS out here! Shave off a couple of bucks, will ya? read more

Good matcha latte that actually has that matcha powder taste with sweet, half, and unsweetened options, nice owners (or staff?). Yummy cookies. Lots of tables and outlets (but crowded on Sunday at 12:30 pm). I really like this place. $5 min credit card, not hard to reach if you get a non-basic drink (small latte is enough). read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Ginger cookie! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The place is super cute and not too busy in the mornings. The lady on the register isn't too personable, BUT they make up for it by having the BEST chai lattes and fabulous breakfast options. 10/10 would recommend! It's been my boyfriend and I's go-to since we moved here. read more

This is what a real community coffee shop feels like. The baristas are all extremely welcoming, very open with recommendations and encouraging you to try the latest creative coffee specials they have. The desserts are amazing (those mini cinnamon rolls are addicting enough that I think I ate enough of them to make a full cinnamon roll), and they have a nice selection of breakfast and lunch sandwiches that aren't too huge with good hummus and veggie flavors. Most of all I really appreciate the ambiance. You'll see people having conversations, people working on their laptops with good Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets, even a corner with several birds to keep you company if your mind wanders. It's large and airy, and a great place to get some work done or some people watching done on an afternoon with friendly staff. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - The birding corner as I call it, with with the very chirpy residents of the cafe. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cafe Mocha was decent, but lacked the mocha taste that I am used to (Starbucks or Zephyr's Cafe Mocha is preferred by me). Chai was a little out of touch as well, but may have added too much sugar to this one, so I'll be back to re-try it some day. read more

Cutest ambiance. AWFUL customer service. I ordered a pumpkin latte, it was too sweet, and the barista told me he couldn't make me a new drink... what happened to customer first? read more

The space is conducive to lingering and there is enough room to keep a good distance from others. I'm sorry to add that the sandwich bread was so stale that I couldn't eat much of my lunch. The filling was good but the sandwich was so dry and the bread was so old tasting that I just could not chew it. What a shame! read more

I liked their white raspberry mocha. The worker who placed my order was also very kind. If you're trying to study though, you might find it a bit hard to focus on your work as the volume level was slightly on the louder side (there was a group chatting quite loudly along with birds chirping). Some advice if you're looking to study: sit as far away as possible from the windows because the sun's glare will make it hard to see your computer screen. read more

The next stop on my coffee shop excursion! I didn't like this coffee shop on my first visit but figured I should give it another shot. The enjoyables: - Lots of table space with couch seating. - Probably okay for large groups (5-6 people) because there's enough of open space. - REALLY enjoyable drip coffee, about $2.50 for a medium. I enjoyed it better than my vanilla latte because it seemed stronger and had more flavor. - HUGE variety of food: pastries, sandwiches, wraps, tamales, plus more! - My turkey, egg and cheese sandwich on an everything bagel was delicious. - Great location! Located off of the KT line and there's also parking in the nearby residential area. The not as enjoyables; - The space is essentially a box so sound resonates pretty good. This started to give me a bit of a headache after awhile but I was also studying for 5 hours straight. - Prices aren't always listed! I hate playing the guessing game with my wallet. - Medium Latte was about $4.50. The espresso wasn't that strong and didn't really have a creamy flavor. It tasted almost diluted. - No foam art and coffee was served in a disposable cup! So my latte didn't taste great OR look pretty. The hard truth is that this is my number 2 coffee shop on the block. I prefer Fog Lifter for my study /working purposes but that doesn't mean this isn't a decent coffee shop.. Because it is! Swing by and try their food menu and a drip. You'll like it. read more

Bangin coffee & sandwiches at reasonable prices. This place has been around forever and the spacious interior + big windows put me at ease for studying. read more

This is a great place to chill, grab a snack or small meal and study. It's a great area, somewhat quite even though it's right off the street. They have a variety of sandwiches, bagels, and sweets. I had a breakfast bagel with banana and honey. It was so yummy with a nice hot coffee. They place is very relaxing, i would recommend for a day you need to get your study on. read more

I really like this place. I've worked from here a few times. The lattes are really good, service is always friendly and the food is really good too. Only issue is it's a bit noisy so you don't want to do meetings from here if you're expected to speak. But otherwise no complaints! read more

A great study spot: Strong coffee, a wide array of decent food, and good spaces to spread out your stuff, either individually or as part of a study group. The huge windows also let in a lot of light, so it feels less dour than many similar spots. The only thing I might change is that while the music is almost always solid, they mar it somewhat by playing these ridiculous tweeting bird noises over it, whether for some jungle effect I don't know. But all in all a good spot; it's my go-to coffee spot when I'm driving in the city. read more

As a long-time resident of Ingleside, man do I wish there were better options for coffee shops in the neighborhood. The only good thing I can say about Java On Ocean is that it is a pleasant enough place to get some work done for a few hours, as long as it isn't too hot outside (no A/C, gets super warm and stuffy inside on hot days). They have a few birds inside (in cages), which I quite like since it adds some charm and a nice vibe to the place. Otherwise...beverages are extremely overpriced, especially for the area. The coffee is not good...I'd prefer Starbucks over this. Food is mediocre and expensive. read more

Love their smoothies and breakfast sandwiches! Such a cute little cafe, I walked in and the birds started chirping I didn't realize it was because they had actual cute little birds. Very unique setting read more

the twin peaks bagel!!!! there's such care that's put into this food, and such welcoming people working here!! new favorite spot to sit & work or just hang. it was a lifesaver when I was at yoga flow down the street in training for a week!!! thank you for the hospitality! read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - twin peaks bagel & green smoothie! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice little coffee shop on Ocean. Reminds me of a hole-in-the-wall cafe! I went in the other week and had gotten a medium hot vanilla latte. When I had went to the counter to grab my order, it was shoved in my hands. I'd only come back here as a last resort. read more

I'm sure that this is a very charming little coffee house, and it IS a great place to study or get work done, don't get me wrong. I'm just rating it based off the food. I ordered the lox bagel, and ah it was such a disappointing thing. There was barely and lox and the capers were extremely salty. It overpowered all my taste buds. The coffee and tea were just meh. I'll most likely try something else the next time I'm there. There are a few cages with some small birds in there. They're pretty entertaining to watch and listen to while working. read more

Cute, clean, and just what we were hoping for! Sandwiches, smoothies, coffees (with many milk options!). The birds chirping in the background were a very nice touch. Transformed my thoughts gently and gave me a great mind break from the world. Definitely a good place to take a true break from the world for a few minutes read more

SO GOOD! I've been to this cafe a few times now and it's so lovely. Hassan and Christina are very kind and make amazing sandwiches and super tasty drinks. Also lots of space to study and many outlets along the walls. Highly recommend read more

As a big corp. coffee employee I like to spend my time at independent shops on my days off when I need a caffeine kick! Java on Ocean is by far my favourite of all spots I've been too in SF. Their owner and employees are the KINDEST workers and more welcoming than any other shop I've stepped foot into. They will take care of you despite just being a coffee house. Their espresso and tea are all so amazingly handcrafted and tasty! Their food is amazing, made in house, and quality ingredients! The store ambience is lax, open, sunny, and welcoming. I can't express how much, as a college student, this coffee shop has helped me look forward to getting out of my house and getting some work done! Thank you Java on Ocean team for making me feel relaxed on my days off and always asking me how life is going! read more

I've been coming here for many years and it's remained my favorite cafe. Something about the colorful space, abundance of sunlight and plants, and cheerful birds chirping away that makes this a beautiful place to relax or be productive. They have a wide selection of drinks and food, lots of tables, and large windows that brighten up the space. It can get quite warm in here during hot days, but otherwise it's the perfect place to get some work done or catch up with a friend. read more

This place always seemed to have people walking in and out of it when I drove by there going to SFSU. So I was waiting for my car to get worked on at Faxon Garage and I was bored out of my mind so I went over to Java On Ocean Coffee House. The place seemed kind of lived in. Not that polished. Lots of food options and lots of drink options. Friendly customers. As good a coffee shop as any. read more

Came here twice. Once to get a latte before I went to school and another time to study for a few hours. I got a vanilla latte the first time I went and it tasted weird. Maybe because I'm so used to chain coffee shops and never had a real espresso that wasn't grinded, pounded, and poured straight from one machine. I felt like maybe the espresso shot had too much water in it. Second time i got the same drink but iced. $6 for a large vanilla latte?!! It wasn't even large! It looked more like medium to me. -___- But it was better than the hot latte I had. Besides their latte, I haven't tried anything else. I will come back though because I love the ambiance. Like other yelpers have said, it feels "homey." Great place to bring some friends to catch up with and even study with. Love the 2 birds in the coffee shop (though it'd be great if they had larger cages) and the middle eastern decor/feel. I'd give it 3 stars based on coffee and price, but gave 4 for the ambiance which I love. read more

So this place has some mixed reviews, either people really love it or really don't from what I've seen. I've been coming to this coffee shop for a couple years now, on and off and every time I give it a try I'm disappointed. Hossam (the owner I believe-- the man with glasses) and his employees have been rude/ not welcoming almost every time I've been here. It's interesting because I do see them being kind to some of their customers, but it's not consistent and from what I've seen in other reviews, others have had this same experience. As for the food, it's mediocre and expensive. Today I ordered a chicken sandwich and explicitly said no mayo, but it came with it after all. Mistakes happen but when I told them about it, the owner Hossam responded very rude and told me to next time let them know ahead to not put mayo (WHICH I DID!), he made it seem like a huge inconvenience to remake it, and pinned the mistake on me when they were the ones who messed up. Not only this, but I had ordered a smoothie that they never rang up and when I let them know the cashier blamed me for not ordering it when I definitely did. These mistakes happen and I don't mind, but the energy and service I was met with made it a terrible experience. Usually businesses who care about customer satisfaction will apologize and sometimes even offer customers some sort of compensation, but instead I received negative energy on top of it all. Also the business owner replying to these negative reviews by saying "I'm sorry" does not cut it, I'm sorry and change is what is needed in order to improve on the quality of service that is given. read more

Twin Peaks Bagel was the best! I also liked the atmosphere. The service there is satisfying bc they cared me enough by asking if I need takeout box when I have one bagel left on the plate. BEST CAFE read more

Quirky, airy, yet cozy. Java is a great spot to start your day, enjoy a sunny afternoon with a book and a class of hot chocolate, or to catch up with a friend. There's actually good variety in food, and it's all freshly made. I've had some sandwiches, bagels, and even a falafel wrap and they were all quite tasty. Fancy hot lattes, smoothies, old fashioned sodas.. you name it. The owner is really nice, and always remembers you. He seems to genuinely care and it makes the cafe that much more personal. Love the funky shape of the building, the eccentric colours, the chirping birdcage, the cranky old guys discussing current events outside. Perfect little (big) neighbhourhood cafe! read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Ham cheese and egg bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Breakfast burrito review only! After hearing good things about the breakfast burrito here, it was time to try it on a sunny beautiful Jan day. The breakfast burrito here has no potatoes in it of any sort, but is more basic, with eggs, salsa and the option for avocado. It comes out looking a bit like a pannini with grill marks (see photos). It's OK, but nothing special. The location is nice and the staff too, but the breakfast burrito is a bit too basic and I had to add a lot of hot sauce to spice it up for my palette. Location and service = four stars though! read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California