Super cute place with great decor & outdoor seating. Coffee & teas were amazing. Their gluten free breakfast wrap was amazing-- and didn't fall apart! read more

Lava Java - Gluten free breakfast wrap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

I've been coming here since they opened, and everything about this place keeps me coming back year after year. The beautiful space to sit outside or on the porch in the quiet offseason, the kind and genuine staff, and the delicious coffee and sandwiches. I can't say enough about this business! read more

Lava Java - Iced latte with brown sugar cinnamon syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Lava Java is one of the best coffee shops I visited in a long time. The exterior has the beach vibe and perfect colors and looks cute. There are lot of seating options available outside and lot of customers enjoying the sunshine on a November day, a delight to watch. As you enter, you see this beautiful decor and a well-maintained cafe. The first section has some tables and then as you enter the main cafe area. The staff friendly welcomes and assist you with your order. The staff has that vibe which makes you feel come back to the cafe every day of your stay. We ordered coffee and croissant. The crossaint was delicious and melted in the mouth. Highly recommended place while you visit the Ortley or Seaside beaches. read more

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Very cute exterior, small inside though so it definitely felt cramped (but we did go on a Sunday morning so that makes sense for it to be busy). The employee who helped us at the register was VERY kind and warm. Like the type of nice you remember, which I love. Our coffees were ready in about 5-8 minutes. I will say there wasn't enough espresso in the large latte I got but I added more when we got home. The sugar free syrup was really yummy and it was still really good before I added more espresso! 6 bucks for a HUGE cup lowkey is a steal. We paid about 21 bucks for two large iced lattes with syrup and a small iced matcha. Overall this coffee did what it needed to do! Only way I'd improve it is more espresso in the lattes. read more

Lava Java - Large Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

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Lava Java is the best coffee shop on the island, period. Great offerings and a wonderful vibe that spills out onto the sidewalk with ample table space for lots of people. The owner is very friendly and runs a very efficient business. Lava Java is open almost all the year except for maybe January. It's a great place to connect with friends, pitstop on a bike ride or stroll with the children. The blackboard menu offers something to satisfy everyone from very healthy options to Taylor Ham and egg sandwich sandwiches. read more

My first visit to this coffee shop it was delicious. Great staff helpful and the little place is decorated so nice and has outdoor seating. I got a large iced mocha latte with coconut milk. It was delicious! read more

What a sweet little place. Inside and outside seating. Welcoming, cheerful and helpful staff. They make some baked items onsite and bring in others from local bakeries. My Almond-milk Latte was made to perfection. Lovely local find. read more

Definitely overhyped. I ordered a large iced latte with two syrup flavors and oat milk, but the espresso was drowned in milk, could barely taste the coffee, let alone the syrups (if they were added at all). On the upside, the BEC sandwich was actually pretty good, and the service was friendly read more

A Lavallette staple! Been here dozens of times. Super friendly staff and tasty breakfast/coffee. I love the indoor and outdoor seating and that they are open year round! read more

I was the 2nd person before the door for the line to get in. It took me an hour to get a cup of coffee. Problem is, is that there's only one coffee machine making coffee for people on line and "online" orders. Yes the coffee was good, but I heard several people waiting for their coffee say "never again next time Dunkin". I'll probably go again but not on the weekend. The loud music had the people not complaining singing. read more

The environment is fun and friendly! The food service is quick, and the beverage options are perfect for all day long! The staff serves with a smile and pep in their step! Follow @disheswdanielle on insta read more

Lava Java - Veggie lunch wrap w/ spinach Grilled cheese + avocado and bacon Dragon fruit green tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Shop is absolutely adorable and cozy inside, and have never walked in without being greeted with a smile. Really great coffee even my dog loves the way it smells. BUT the real stars of the show that deserve an honorable mention are the crumb cake and the bran muffins. Best bran muffins this side of the Mississippi. 10/10 recommend read more

Lava Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Do you like your coffee and breakfast served with a side of kindness? This is the place for you. By far the best coffee shop in the Lafayette area. Employees are super nice, food is always extra fresh (the pork roll is incredible), delicious coffee and tea always ready quickly. I love this place, I could live here. If you see a line, stay in line. It moves quickly! read more

I came here with my friends on vacation and enjoyed it pretty well. The Lava Java drink was very good as well, espresso and hot chocolate are a great combo. This was my first pork bun and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sourdough is great. The people here were quite nice, especially the lady who brought our food out onto the patio and made sure we were taken care of. All in all a beautiful little coffee shop on the beach. read more

Lava Java - Pork bun and cheese on a bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Another great food spot in Lavallette. I love coming here for a quick breakfast. The service is always great. The vibes are good and the coffee is ALWAYS amazing! read more

Every legitimate tourist destination has a coffee place like this - an establishment with a slightly quirky personality (is it really quirky though if every coffeehouse has one?) and tons of bougie syrup flavors to squirt into caffeinated beverages. I stopped by here on a recent Monday morning with a noble chum on our way back from a sunrise toilet paper run (vacations aren't just rainbows and unicorns). Lava Java had attracted our attention the day before on a morning stroll because it had had a line out the door, and a lot of flashy exterior signage. Clearly one of the more popular establishments in that area. In recent months I've become obsessed with rose-flavored lattes, which I've strangely found a difficult time locating in NYC - you'd think it would be the bedrock of civilization for something as basic as coffee - but can usually find pretty easily in suburbia. They are delicious and I strongly recommend them in all situations. This particular one was very good; the flavor was strong without being overwhelming and the extra shot I ordered provided a nice little nip to start the day. It looked like they had some standard food options as well, but I bypassed them knowing I'd likely be having a formal sit-down meal shortly. Calorie consumption must be planned to an extent. There was a short line to order, but I don't think we were in there for more than five or six minutes total. They had a legit crew of baristas behind the counter, I believe three or four people, all of whom seemed to be in pleasant spirits. And while we were waiting, there were various pop culture shrines to occupy our attention, including the attached New Kids on the Block homage and I believe one for the universally beloved Betty White. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you sense a caffeine headache coming on and/or your palate is craving a floral flavor. read more

Lava Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Came here today as it's supposed to be 77 degrees in November. I don't know if I am to be happy or sad. Anyway great little place super friendly, quick, and the outside seating is really nice. They also have this book case outside in memorial of a girl who loved to read. Take a look at it and add something to it for others! read more

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This place really does have great coffee. The breakfast sandwich.....can be a lot, though. The roll is huge and the cheese.. is that velveeta?? Listen, my kid loved it. Asked for another one the next day. But unless you like extra salty ham and velveeta, it may not be your jam. read more

A short walk from the Lamplighter motel in Lavallette, this place seems to be a go-to spot for coffee and food every day of the week during the summer! The line was long but it moved quickly enough. The coffee is really good with plenty of the usual offerings. The inside is rather small but there is plenty of seating outside! I got a yummy BLT sandwich and sat outside in an Adirondack chair facing the sidewalk in order to people watch. read more

LAVALLETTE: Lava Java House is a coffee shop and breakfast/lunch restaurant in the downtown part of this shore town and the cute outdoor patio is dog friendly! You have to go inside to order or call-in your order in advance and then enjoy a delicious avocado toast, javendar drink (iced coffee, lavender syrup, and almond milk), or one of their freshly made platters, sandwiches, and roasted coffee from Booskerdoo! They even have doggie water bowls! We recommend ordering ahead as they get busy! If you just want to get coffee, there is a quick-order station on the side of the building. They are open all year round from 7am-2pm daily. read more

Lava Java - a dog on a leash on a sidewalk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

I stopped by here yesterday with my wife and our twins for our morning coffee. Whenever we are traveling we like to try local coffee houses and since we were in Seaside Heights on this morning we went to Lava Java. This coffee shop is a tiny place located on Route 35. The inside was busy on this day with no real seating, a pastry display case and a small area selling Mud Coffee. Then outside they had plenty of places to sit. For my coffee on this morning I went with a large latte and my wife went with a small mocha. I also decided to get us a pork egg and cheese sandwich to split. After maybe a 10 minute wait or so, we had our coffees and were on our way. My coffee here ended up being ok. I feel like it had more milk than coffee and so while I knew that the coffee was there, I had a difficult time finding it. Thankfully the pork, egg and cheese sandwich was better. While a little pricey at $9 it was large and I enjoyed the ham and melted American cheese on it. My wife did enjoy her coffee though. The bottom line for me is that I might head back here again in the future. While I wasn't a huge fan of my coffee, I did enjoy the breakfast sandwich. read more

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Been on my list for ages, and on a unseasonably warm day in November, we were able to stop by and eat outside. They're pretty busy but our food and drinks came out quickly. The coffee was good, and the food, while not fancy by any means, was pretty standard. Service was friendly too! read more

Lava Java - Coffee from booskerdoo beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

One of my favorite coffee shops in the state! Lava Java is a small local coffee shop that has breakfast and lunch options. Located in the downtown area of Lavallette this is definitely a must try! Make sure you come early on the summer weekends to beat the line. You have the option to call and order ahead of time or go in the shop. There isn't any room inside to eat. However, you can sit in their patio area in front of the shop. They are very accommodating to dietary needs and have options like dairy free milks and gluten-free bread. I really enjoyed their iced coffee! They have A LOT fun and unique flavors to choose from. Now the food is also really good! I recommend getting the pork roll (taylor ham), egg and cheese sandwich or the granola and yogurt with fruit. Both solid choices! They do have pastries for sale too. Overall, a great local shop with great vibes and customer service! I highly recommend it! read more

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great dirty chai latte ! service was quick for drinks even though there were many people waiting. pricing is fair for the quality. small space where people don't understand to shuffle their parties when waiting for their orders. read more

Was here on Memorial Day and the service was phenomenal considering how packed it was! Iced lattes are so smooth, not bitter and the syrups are great. I got an egg sandwich and it was amazing, and I'm from NY so that's saying something:) jk haha great place and the head women are so nice! read more

They have great decaf coffee ready to pour. It's nearly impossible to find that. Really great staff, and solid fancy coffees too. Just a local gem. read more

Such good service and energy perfect way to start your day. Lattes are amazing and they have good flavor options

Coming here was a whole experience. If you are looking for something new & fun to try, this is the place for you!! Recommend keeping it simple but extravagant experience. Ambiance was a 10/10. read more

Excellent customer service. There's something nice about walking into a place and immediately feeling like they care, even if it is for a small cup of coffee. Everything about this place is perfect, from the food options to the coffee recommendations. And the location is perfect for a stroll, whether in the winter or in the summer of course. I'll be back. read more

Stopped in to grab breakfast and eat outside on a weekday morning in May. The staff is awesome, helpful, and friendly! The coffee was fantastic. For breakfast one of us had a sausage, egg, and cheese wrap which was good but nothing special. I had the avocado toast which was expensive and pretty disappointing. They literally take white sliced bread, toast it, and spread avocado on it. For the price, I expected higher quality bread, and it should have toppings or at minimum be drizzled with olive oil, sea salt, etc. We did grab some pastries to go, and they were awesome. But they do not make them on site. read more

My absolute favorite place to grab a coffee by the shore. Employees are so sweet, they always greet you with a smile. The place is small but so cute inside and they offer outdoor seating. On weekends, the place gets super busy but they work quick to get you your order. Highly suggest trying the white chocolate and peanut butter iced coffee!! read more

I am a proud Polish American. I ask that you immediately remove this highly offensive sign from your front register. Please learn about your heritage and the struggles of Poles. Educate yourself and be proud of our accomplishments, discoveries, generosity, faith and brilliant minds. Worst of all this sign was said to have been put up by the OWNER. Not funny. Shameful! Five stars for Great coffee! Minus two stars for POOR JUDGEMENT! read more

Nice coffee shop close to the beach. So many flavors for coffee, I tried the cookie dough which was good, it wasnt too sweet which I prefer so i was very happy with it! They usually sell breakfast sandwiches etc but the kitchen is currently closed for maintenance. They do sell pastries. read more

Lava Java - Coffee flavors - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

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I love this coffee house. Everyone is always so sweet and friendly. Food and coffee is always consistently yummy too!

THE BEST pork roll egg and cheese, coffee, and baked goods. Also the best service & they are super fast. Kevjn is so helpful with ordering. Always our favorite place to visit during our yearly visit to lavallette read more

Lava Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

Very cute coffee shop, it has everything you could want for fancy iced lattes. I got a lavender iced latte.

Traveled a little farther for coffee and breakfast. I wanted two drinks, one espresso and one cappuccino. The cappuccino comes with three shots (that's a lot of caffeine!!) and the espresso comes with one shot. I asked if I could split the shots, for a total of two in each drink. I was denied. They were going to charge me an additional $4 for a shot of espresso on top of my already $5 cappuccino and $4 espresso shot. $13 for two coffees is ridiculous. Disappointed with their level of customer service. I will not be back. Breakfast items - over east eggs, potatoes and sausage were good. The croissants were not flaky or buttery, more biscuit like. read more

EXPERIENCE 1. Ordered blk coffee (brookside signature blend): - chocolate, nutty, smooth, roasty, slighty sour, non aggressive bitterness - all around flavor and left me wanting more. SERVICE - excellent RECOMMENDATIONS - none. read more

Lava Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lavallette, New Jersey

We come here almost weekly! The staff is AMAZING & soo kind! And the food is fantastic!! The breakfast sandwiches are the best!! Definitely recommend! read more

Great place really friendly people Very good at getting the drinks right! Pastries and food are great read more