Love this place Used come all the time... But man prices are over the top Bought an 8oz Breakfast Burrito $9.00 Asked if I wanted salsa, said yes. Another.50 Had my own cup of coffee already half full. Charged me $4.50? Bought à Biscotte $5.00 My friend had a small Cappuccino But wanted Almond Milk in it Another $1.00 for that! Crazy expensive read more

Johnny's Java - $27.50 I tipped $2.00 in cash Boy money goes fast here in California - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cotati, California

I meet up with colleagues and old friends occasionally and Johnny's is my go to spot! Friendly staff and efficient service, great variety, and spacious enough to be able to have a conversation without having to yell to be heard. Love this place! read more

Great breakfast burritos and baked good. Coffee good as well. Definitely a go to spot, much better that any chain stores.

Coffee is really good. Friendly, welcoming , comfortable place to be. Thank you Johnny's Java for your caring service!

Stopped by this cafe in Cotati,Ca and had a Latte which was good. Very spacious dining area,and various food and drink options. Located in a small plaza just off 101 West. I noticed they have medium size breakfast burritos that are made locally. Service great and the owner is friendly. read more

Johnny's Java - Plaza in Cotati - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cotati, California

I am conflicted on how to review this coffee shop. I used to genuinely enjoy coming because of the small town feel, and their good selection of teas. As the years have gone by though, I find myself coming less often. The staff had never been very friendly or welcoming. It's also not as clean as it once was. I think they're doing great considering covid. I know many people who continue to come here for their daily morning coffee, but the quality hasn't been the best for a couple of years now. I think it needs a little bit of an update in regards to their food selection. I think they can be better about customer service as well. For a basic coffee and tea this place is fine. Nothing special but it's not horrible either. I sometimes come still for a chai or tea. So definitely could be better but I think it's still an ok place to come to. read more

This place was great. Tried chai cool John , very good. The staff was amazing! Very warm welcome, didn't feel pressured, and very helpful when it came to trying to make up my mind. Definitely recommend!also great design! read more

Johnny's Java - Cool John chai tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cotati, California

Friendly, fast, warm! Love the text your order and get a discount. Good coffee and yummy pastries.

Amazing hospitality, great tasting coffee ands treats! Wish we lived closer because we'd be regulars! Husband got a tuxedo, I got a SF vanilla latte and a lavendar Chai for my daughter read more

Excellent coffee, very personable and friendly staff. Wish they offered student discounts, there prices are kinda expensive.

Great spot if your looking for something other than the over saturated/ crowded commercial spot. Coffee and service is on point!

I don't think I've ever been here, but I refuse to support this business now after what I read. I read a Facebook check in were a paying LOYAL customer came in with a service dog and was harassed. Yelled at her and told her she could not have a dog in here, and she replied saying it was a service dog. They didn't believe her and made her get her papers for the dog, which is illegal. They produced to badger her asking why she has a service dog and made her tell them about her personal medical conditions. Even after all that they told her she isn't welcome there anymore. I can not believe the audacity of some people, especially in the year 2017 in a city so progressive as Cotati. I am not a dog fan myself, but I am all for service animals and their rights. You are legally allowed to have a service animal anywhere in California, and you are legally not even allowed to ask if it is a service animal. Whatever employee terrorized this poor girl needs to be fired, or this company should be shut down. You can not treat people and animals like this. read more

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Johnny's Java spot is huge for a coffeeteria. looks more like a breakfast spot. lots of room to meet and chat with people. service is friendly. lots of pastries available. brew (L.2.25 french roast) -just smooth, average coffee, just ok 3 stars for the coffee, 4 stars for the ambience/staff/coffeeteria. read more

Adorable, cozy, cool little place right off of the 101. Let me paint you a picture. Its hot blinding bright outside. You pull into this parking lot needing something cold. Something with caffeine. You in and instantly you feel cooler. A smiling face greets you from across the room. You notice this after your eyes adjust since it is somewhat darker inside then outside. You notice a long bar holding coffee pots with light Kona to dark roast and goodies. Overhead some jazz is playing softly. It is nice. Makes you want to get a cup of whatever you fancy so you can relax and enjoy the calm of the environment. There is interesting art sprinkled throughtout. I choose to get one of the shots of espresso in my cup of light roast. It was the boost I needed! And then headed over to the array of sugars to sweeten the cup! Check out my picture and the description to see all the options! Just amazing! read more

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Shop local! I've visited this place for years and they have always had a warm , cozy feel and buy their products from local vendors. The quality of their food and coffee is good and consistent. I have to give them a big shout-out today for saving my dearly-loved designer purse, which I left there on the floor. Thank you for your integrity and honesty. read more

They are so rude! They act like they are the customer and we are bothering them by placing an order. Not sure how they are still in business... My husband complained that they were rude to him both times that he went there and he is the friendliest guy ever! He can bring a smile to the grumpiest persons face, so for them to respond rudely to him was shocking. He refuses to go there anymore. I wanted to swing in real quick on our way to the city, so I called to see if we could place a order for pick up, since we were in a hurry. The guy who answered said they didn't take phone orders, and when I went to explain that we were just a few minutes away, he cut me off and then hung up on me!!! Now I will never go there again too! read more

Nope. Never. Go to the Honey Badger. The owner told me to move from my chair even though I had my tea steeping and my computer out. I said no problem, stood up and picked up my computer and asked him the wi-fi password. In an aggravated way he said, "I don't know the password someone over there will help you..." as he motioned towards the cashier station. I set my stuff down at a table and he said, "you can't sit there either..." I just gave him a confused look, grabbed the rest of my stuff and left. I'm now sitting writing this review with a nice vibe, a new tea and good wi-fi at the Honey Badger on Golf Course by Hana Sushi and Bear Republic in Rohnert Park. This is my go-to from now on. Sorry Johnny Java owner but you are mean, disgruntled and it shows in the way you treat your loyal customers. read more

Was waiting for paint to be mixed down the street at Dunn-Edwards and needed some coffee. Went in to this place for the first time. Great vibe! The manager (and maybe owner?) was there making drinks and the crowd seemed to be mostly "regulars." Dixieland jazz was playing when I was there. I got a tuxedo mocha. I never get those but it was really good! Cool place and better place to get a coffee than Peet's down the street, in my opinion. read more

Johnnys Java is my must stop place every morning before work. Staff is down to earth great and friendly. vibe is mellow that makes me love and appreciate living in the coolest place on earth Sonoma County with great organic coffee freshly brewed with assortment of baked goods to get your morning started in a happy way read more

The worst across the board; service, atmosphere and product sub par. It's almost worth paying $4 for the product just to experience an example of, "what not to do". Really just laughable. It's clear the "Sunday crew" doesn't give a F read more

My beverage was delicious! Best foam from soy ever, and the espresso was perfect! Why was this place empty when I stopped by? Ps. The barista was beautiful like Liv Tyler! read more

Great location right by the freeway. I love stopping here on my way to or from my in-laws in Cotati. And the manager is so nice, he'll come out from behind the counter and can seem to talk about anything. read more

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Great and consistent coffee! Service is good, surroundings are eclectic and there is always Jazz playing. Definitely a laid back adult coffee shop and not at all like the chain shops. Also, they open at 03:30 during the week, 04:30 on Saturday's and 05:30 on Sundays, which is very cool for those of us who work early shifts. Another thing I like is they display art, photographs and small tool sculptures there from local artists which I find entertaining. Anyway I definitely recommend this place and have been going there for about 16 years plus and just really appreciate the consistency and quality of the coffee. read more

The owner is RUDE! I had asked for my coffee to be warmed up. He said he cannot take it behind the counter. Assuming I had leaned in by the end of the counter I walked up to the register to try and give him my coffee. He directed me back to the end of the counter in a condescending tone. He started handing me a new cup. At this point he got really weird; again I stated I just wanted my coffee warmed up. He said coffee from the caraf is as hot as it gets. I gave up completely and said its o.k. I will drink it as is, I even managed to smile at him. He barked at me asking if I wanted my money back. This whole fiasco could have been avoided by simply telling me that he couldn't warm up my coffee. Not only do I bring them my business I always bring a friend. I won't be returning. The owner has no business dealing with the public. read more

When dealing with children or teenagers that are not my own, I find that they're easily won-over by sugary things. I was hoping to stop for ice cream but one of these lovely beings recalled a Johnny's Java nearby and conveniently a few exits away from where we intended to stop next. In we went and they ordered two blended mocha thingies. I paid and found a recent edition of The Bohemian to flip though while we waited (it wasn't long). Soon we were getting back into the car and reminiscing about how much shorter they were when we were there last. Good for: Fast, friendly, consumable beverages that leave you reminiscing pleasantly about the past. read more

Great coffee and snack and really nice employees. I love getting my coffee here anytime we are in the area

Worst service ever. Very rude employees that like to accuse of things not even done. Dont even understand the rudeness ive witnessed here...disgraceful read more

I stop in every morning. The coffee and pastrys are the best. This is not Starbucks by a long shot. Very laid back. Very good flavor profile,not bitter. Try it! read more

I have always enjoyed the owner of this coffee shop I was sad when he left Sebastopol happy when he moved here.. the only place I can get a great surgarfree pepermint mocha and it's yummy. Love the art work and local photography available to buy or just enjoy. Usually there is a big group of motorcycles but service is fast..nice that's it's not corporate either. read more

So disappointing!!! I have now gone in THREE times to get gift certificates and they only write them, which they finally told me, "before 12pm", which is ridiculous! I can't believe I actually tried that hard to support my local economy and shop with them. I won't be back... read more

What's better than walking into your coffee shop and having the staff remember you and your regular brew? I can answer that. My wife's order! That's right not only do these folks remember their regulars but also their spouses order. I certainly owe Johnny's staff 5 stars after years of fantastic service. Yea, I took a look at some of the negative comments and I'm convinced those folks place no value in good hometown service, can only offer a quick assessment and then move on to some chain store service model with no local charm. I'd rather try to stick with long standing business owners that understand the value of community and long standing consistent service. Besides do you know those other chain store business managers or owners by name? Do they really know you? Over the years I can't tell you how many times I stopped by before Johnny's opening hours and Bruce was already there and always willing to serve me or someone else one of the first cups before all the lights were on. I wouldn't go anywhere else for my cup of Joe! read more

Really really great coffee here good customer service nice selection of pastries fun customers to hang out with great parking free parking love that and I just love coming here every other morning to get some coffee if I don't go somewhere else it's a really comparable and the prices are about the same thanks read more

Great coffee and staff...I don't understand the negative reviews...it's not Starbucks and thats a good thing

Hours of operation are off. Google says 6pm yelp said 5pm door said 4pm . Service was okay kinda dry but with a light touch and smile . Ambience looks geared to older crowd perhaps because it was very bland and basic. Coffee was medium to low quality. Pastries where good . Over all its worth one shot but nothing will really boring you back unless you like a quite empty coffee shop. read more

NEVER AGAIN! Service is rude and slow.. they can't even be bothered to put a tea bag and hot water in a cup for you, but they will charge you like they did.... nope, I'll stay at home instead, thank you! read more

Been meeting my mom here for workouts that we carpool together to in Petaluma. My mom bought me an iced coffee to drink on the way. I made small talk with the short red headed waitress as my mom waited for her food. We took off to Petaluma and I started to suck down my coffee, I was instantly disappointed. This coffee tasted stale and old. After the hour long workout my mom dropped me back off so I could ask for some new coffee. The same redhead looked down at the coffee and then went to talk to her coworker. I heard every word of how it was the redheads decision to remake my drink or not. You would think that with a Pete's coffee down the street they would be trying to keep their customers, but she refused to pour me a new cup of coffee. She very rudely told me she would not remake it because I left and came back, even though the drink was practically untouched. Nice job Johnny's java. read more

I've been a very loyal customer of this place, coming in on average 3-5 days a week. Granted, Im very picky about my drink, I like it a certain way. Some of the help make it right, some don't. When it's wrong, I take it anyway. This time they have a new girl, who consistently has done the exact opposite of what I requested. First two times I ignored it and took it anyway. Third time I told her, and she rudely ignored me. This time I asked her to remake, no sorry, just briskly grabbed cup from me and slammed it in the trash. I told her I didn't appreciate the attitude and owner basically asked me to leave. He said he would make the drink himself " this time" but don't come back. Rude doesn't begin explain. Well they don't give two hoots about the customer, have you seen the owner respond to a single review? Just one offer to make it right? I think not. Coffee stores are like fleas on a stray dogs back, there are choices out there. I don't support businesses that won't support their customers, ( actually make them feel awful) and neither should you. read more

I have to agree with other reviewers: unfriendly, monotone staff bordering on rude. Additionally, the barrista was so sick she was trying to cough-up a lung. Had no business being at work, much less in a food-prep position. I didn't really want to touch my cup after it was handed to me. Coffee was luke-warm; only slightly hot. And pricey. Mediocre overall and 2-stars but only for the ambiance of the room; sorry, that's it. Outdoor seating: yes. But the smokers had taken it over. So not only was the outdoor seating unappealing but one had to walk through cigarette smoke to get in/out the front door. For a new, first-time customer: disappointed. Won't be back. No reason to return; nothing special here. read more

I stopped here last week to get a small coffee in my own travel mug and they charged me MORE than you would pay for a small coffee in a to go cup! $2.00 versus $1.65! Does this make sense? Wouldn't one encourage people to bring their own mugs to conserve resources rather than "punish" someone for not using a throw-away cup? Last time I supported your business. read more

What a great and charming environment from the cleanliness of the cafe, the delicious drinks, the kind and helpful staff, to the eclectic bathroom... Johnny's Java has it all and I am so glad we made the visit! Great place, Bruce (Johnny)! read more