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Pacific Java Cafe

4.3 (214 reviews)
Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Maple "home spun" cake donut thing in muffin form.
Erika C.

Cute coffee shop with a loft and friendly staff. Cold brew did the job. Got a maple "home spun" by Sugar Cinns bakery which was described as a donut and muffin hybrid. Really good and reminded me of the maple donut cupcake from Cako in SF back in the day. Texturally like a cake donut but in muffin form.

Nikki J.

If Pinterest had a beach baby with a caffeine addiction, it would be Pacifica Java. This tiny seaside café in Pacifica, CA is so charming it might actually be judging you for not wearing Birkenstocks. I went with the Salted Caramel Latte iced, which was basically dessert disguised as a beverage--and I'm not mad about it. Sweet, salty, cold, and sassy. Like me, if I were a drink. My wife, ever the connoisseur of drinks with animal names, got the English Zebra Mocha. She was very pleased, which means it was either delicious or just didn't make her raise an eyebrow. Either way: win. If you're not into delicious drinks, cute vibes, or tiny shops that make you feel like you stumbled into someone's well-curated dream journal, then maybe keep driving. But if you like caffeine with coastline and a hint of quirk, Pacifica Java's your jam. Want me to crank it up with some poetic sass or turn it into a Yelp-worthy roast? I'm all ears.

Panda art "give it a little jiggle & it looks like he's waving" 3
Amy N.

I took a little solo trip to Rockaway Beach to reset. Life's been a bit overwhelming lately; one of those times where everything hits at once. I went for a walk and found this cute café called Pacifica Java. There's an upstairs nook I wish I'd found earlier to journal there, but I left my book on the car. Journaling by the ocean was nice though :). I ordered a medium Misty Morning Mocha, and the barista made a tiny panda in the foam. The drink was mildly sweet with a hint of peppermint. I was expecting it to be sweet like all other Mocha's i tend to get, but it was a nice surprise. The Panda Art made my day a bit brighter. I wasn't expecting it, but it's a little reminder that small moments can make a big difference.

Judy L.

Such a cute cafe in Pacifica! Stopped by here prior to hiking at Mori Point. I ordered the matcha latte and it was pretty good. Also ordered the pre-packaged sausage and egg breakfast sandwich. I had the cashier heat the sandwich and the sandwich ended up being hot on the outside but still cold on the inside :/ I just ate it as is lol since I didn't want to bother the one cashier about it since she was the only one working! My friend ordered the honey lavender latte and she really enjoyed it! Either way, the cafe was relatively small but had a decent amount of seating both upstairs and downstairs. There's even some board games and a game console to hangout and play. Would recommend stopping by if you're looking for a chill cafe :)

Zoe G.

I enjoy going to Pacific Java Cafe every so often when I'm on the coast! Their lattes are fun and usually very good, sometimes they taste a little off unfortunately. I love that they have some pastries from Mazzettis! Their breakfast sandwich offerings are decent too, most are meat and there is (I think) one plant based, so that's nice. Everyone there is friendly and the space itself is super welcoming! They have a cute corner for kids too which is helpful when trying to keep them entertained!

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Max K.

It's a local cozy clean cut coffee shop with lots of varieties of drinks pastries and snacks. Has decent amount of tables in two floors. Friendly staff with quick service. Great place for study with reading and relaxing. Close to shore for walk and hike trails.

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Angela R.

My favorite cafe in Pacifica! I come here often to get some work done and I also love bringing my friends and family here. The coffee is great and the vibe is always welcoming. There is an upstairs and downstairs and also seating outside. This is a perfect place to relax, chat it up, get some work done & even play some notes on the piano they have!

Miranda G.

Coffee smell is AMAZING!! After exploring the beach and a few local shops, we stumbled upon Pacific Java! A cute little local coffee shop with a cozy and chill out vibe! We walked in and there was a man playing the piano (looked like a local) and was just hanging out. The music, the vibe and service all spot on. At 3:00pm on a Saturday afternoon, it was pretty relaxed and a nice flow of things. I ordered a cappuccino $4 My husband ordered an Americano $4 Lots of seating! Upstairs and downstairs!! Will be back for sure!!

Mexican Mocha
Ryan G.

Very good coffee and chai tea! We had both the Mexican Mocha with an added shot of espresso (recommended) and the coconut milk Chai tea latte, which is also a local favorite. Both are highly recommended!

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Tiffany M.

This is such a hidden gem of a coffee shop ! It's behind these shops in one of the main shopping areas in Pacifica. They have two levels of seating and I went with my sister, so we decided to each sit on a different floor. I wanted something warm to eat and drink while I read, and I sat next to a window with some nice sunlight filtered by clouds. The drink I ordered was tasty and was the turmeric chai latte. The service was not memorable to me, hence my 4 stars. But I would love to came again as this coffee shop is quite the mood !

Izat I.

My rating would be 10 stars if it was possible. It's my favorite coffee shop. The best coffee I've ever had, great service, and amazing atmosphere. My partner and I work there every Saturday or Sunday. This place is worth the drive from San Francisco. It's a very chill and friendly atmosphere. Live piano, omg, we love this place. Thank you guys, you are the best!

Alli W.

Super cute and aesthetically pleasing coffee shop right by the beach :) service was nothing to rave about as it was very minimal but we appreciated getting our drinks pretty quickly. Matcha vanilla oat milk latte - Yes, get this! Perfect balance between matcha and vanilla flavors and the best part was.. it was not too sweet! Toasted latte - I could definitely taste the hazelnut in this drink. Unlike matcha vanilla, this was more of a bitter and stronger drink but we still enjoyed it regardless.

Regular hot Latte and an iced latte with sugar free English toffee syrup with raspberry filled cake muffin

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I had a Toasted Hazelnut coffee that was really good. It's cute inside this place. I'll be back.

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it was amazing, fast and great customer service 10/10 recommend this place for some coffee or there chai it is delicious

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Pacific Java Cafe - coffee - Updated May 2026

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