Really enjoyed the Blueberry Irish Soda bread! The Mexican Vanilla Latte was ok I was expecting more character. To be fair, there was a marathon event so the place was slammed, making service backed up. I liked the indoors so I didn't mind waiting and people watching. read more

Java Beach Cafe - Cute cup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

really busy on a sunday morning, but all good vibes being near the beach! staff are friendly as well. I got the butterscotch latte ($7.75) and it was way too sweet. the base espresso was decent, I think the drink has potential if they added less syrup I also tried the in-house irish soda bread ($8.50) and unfortunately it wasn't really my thing -- too dense for my liking, and dry. I wish they heated it up too read more

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Stopped by Java Beach today and loved it! The coffee was delicious, the food was fresh, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. The staff was friendly and provided great customer service from the moment we walked in. The location is hard to beat--it's the perfect place to grab a coffee or breakfast before or after a walk along the beach. I'll definitely be back! read more

Java Beach Cafe - Side of chips - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here on a Saturday morning at 10:30 AM and the place was packed by locals, many after their morning runs. It's conveniently located right next to the beach, so we took our drinks on our walk. So lovely! I got the Chai Latte. It's pretty sweet, but it was the perfect temperature to bring out on my walk and keep my hands warm on the chilly morning. The staff are super friendly and work as fast as they can given the popularity of the shop -- my drink took about 10 minutes. There's not a great spot to wait for to-go orders, so it can get a bit crowded. I want to try the pastries next time, they looked yummy! read more

Java Beach Cafe - Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

The breakfast muffin is deliciously full-filling. The bacon was crispy good and the muffin was a cross between a pancake and a corn muffin. I warmed it up in the microwave with a teaspoon of butter and I loved it. I also treated myself with a 12 oz Mocha and it was the perfect blend of coffee, chocolate and cream. I feel like I had a big breakfast and was satisfied with my choices. I have been going to Java Beach Cafe for over 20 years and loving to take home my treats or sit outside on the patio with family or friends. read more

Really cute ambiance! Tons of tables and seating inside and outside. Angled parking right outside, shouldn't be a problem. Didn't get to try it today, but will be trying the soft serve and coffee float next time. The soda muffin was super soft and moist! read more

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Stopped by in the afternoon hoping for a quick pick-me-up. The place had a steady flow of customers, but no one acknowledged me when I walked in, so I ended up waiting around ten minutes before getting someone's attention. Once I did, the staff was friendly and helpful, which I appreciated. I ordered a large drip coffee and a bear claw that looked really good. The bear claw was definitely the highlight, flaky and flavorful, and even better after warming it up at home. The coffee, on the other hand, wasn't great. It had a lot of grounds in it which made about half the cup hard to drink. The cafe itself is in a great spot with plenty of seating and a clean bathroom. It's easy to see why people come here since there aren't many other options in this part of the city. They also serve other desserts like soft serve, which I passed on since it was a cold day. Overall, it has its charm but my experience felt a little off this time. read more

Java Beach Cafe - Bear claw with large drip coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice sized cafe right at the end/start of the N Muni line. Closest cafe to Ocean Beach (you literally just have to cross the street). It has a nice beachy vibe to it, in tones of light wood. It does get busy, especially on weekends. So keep that in mind if you are counting with a sit. Tried their Hibiscus Tea, it was good! Decent Macha Latte as well. Not the most expensive cafe I have been to. read more

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I love the location and the ambiance. Their Tsunami Hot Sub is perhaps my all time favorite sandwich.

On a cool rainy morning a man wanted a warm cup of coffee. This location was close to where I stayed. The coffee was great. The chick that took my order was cute. The atmosphere was cozy. read more

Java Beach Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Had the freshly baked Irish soda breads and it did not disappoint! Was so moist with strawberries integrated it added moisture that is usually absent from most traditional Soda breads. Butter and jam was offered but not really needed. It was freshly out of the oven so perfect! read more

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What great ambiance! Great little breakfast nook/bar right on the end of Judah street. Easy access with the streetcar right there and wonderful booth and bar seating. Nice selection of coffees with some breakfast options. I chose the breakfast burrito expecting a normally sized one for the 15 dollars I was paying only for the diameter of the burrito to be around an inch. The burrito itself was actually great, with nice non greasy bacon and a soft and velvety egg. The portion size is just wayyyyy too small for what you are paying for. If you want a breakfast burrito look elsewhere. If you want a nice place to sit down with your coffee, this is the place to be. read more

Java Beach Cafe - Bacon Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you're in outer sunset and near ocean beach definitely come to Java. My boyfriend find this spot which has some delicious coffee. The food was a bit pricey but he was treating so it's right. Honestly a great place right in front of ocean beach and off the Muni. Oh! Service was nice and friendly and great place to do work or study. It was packed with people. read more

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I have been going to Java Beach for 10 years since I went to SF State and it was easily one of my favorite spots. It has since gone way down hill. A 7 dollar arnold palmer in the smallest glass you've ever seen and the lemonade was rancid. I went back in to replace it because it was not edible and I was met with disdain. Sad to see a classic SF institution change for the worse. Hate to say Java Beach won't be seeing me again. I'll give the Sloat location a chance but I am not hopeful. read more

Java Beach Cafe - smallest coffee there ever was - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cute little cafe by the beach! I ordered the Kelly's Cove - it had turkey breast, avocado, pesto, onions, mixed greens, tomato on multigrain bread. There was an option to add chips for a fee of ~$2. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the cafe is a decent size. I also saw a few people here doing some work in their laptops so I'm assuming there's WiFi here! Super quick service and staff is very friendly! read more

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Good location to get a morning coffee and have a beach or park walk but be warned. Count each person in line in front of you and add 5 min to your queue time. Torturously slow. read more

It's been a few years since I've been out to Java Beach Cafe. Had some out of town guests who I thought would enjoy it. It still has a good chill vibe. My visitors ordered, then I ordered. The young woman who took our orders made mistakes on both. My visitors ordered and iced coffee. She got a hot coffee. I ordered a decaf americano and a scone and my daughter ordered a lemon bar and hot chocolate. The worker missed the scone. Had to ring us back up again. No biggie. However the deal killer is: they gave me caffeinated coffee. Caffeine has a terrible effect on me - my heart is racing, my muscles clench and spasm. Pure misery for me. I blame it on the idiot who took our order. Harsh? Maybe, but this is serious stuff. The caffeine could potentially cause a coronary event for me and others - it needs to be taken seriously and this young woman messed up majorily - so until there are competent employees - I can't recommend Java Beach Hut. read more

I went on a Saturday with my friends who ordered at the counter while I ordered at the kiosk. Friend 1 ordered 2 burritos and a coffee. Friend 2 ordered 1 burritos. I ordered 1 burrito and a coffee. While my friends orders came out within 10 minutes, only my coffee came out. When I asked the staff about the status of my burrito, they first said they were still waiting for it. Then the second time they said my group only ordered 3 total burritos (when it was 4) and tried to tell me I didn't pay for a burrito myself. I had to prove it to them that I did pay by showing the coffee order so they could look it up on their machine. They still didn't get my burrito and instead gave me someone else's who they said took mine. I was sitting right next to the counter where they were calling orders the whole time and no one had called my name for a burrito. They didn't even say sorry. The food and coffee were decent but nothing would bring me back after being accused that I didn't pay as well as giving me someone else's burrito. Beware, they weren't even that busy that morning. read more

Java Beach Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

We are out of town and stay in the hotel next door. Surprise to found this place with friendly neighborhood atmosphere. It has fresh pastry, good strong coffee and tasty Breakfast burritos. The price is reasonable. This is the only place open 7:30. A lively place to enjoy food and neighborhood. read more

Cute little cafe by Ocean Beach, very friendly and welcoming ambience that surrounds this corner. My boyfriend and I happened to be walking by and noticed the crowd that was outside Java Beach Cafe, and decided to stop by. The shop inside has ample space with plenty of seating, definitely family friendly. We ordered a latte to share together, I love that they don't add sweetener - you could definitely ask for it but there's an area by the pick-up to add in your creamer, sugar and toppings. They have honey and agave which was a pleasant surprise! We couldn't stay long but this would be a cute cafe to visit with friends or just to come alone too. Didn't get to try their food but it looked delicious! read more

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I've been going to this place for years. Also, sometimes I go to their other location on Sloat Boulevard by the zoo. Both location are great! It's about time I left review they deserve. The coffee is probably best in town. I usually get light roast. It's strong enough but never bitter or burned. Breakfast food is excellent. I usually like breakfast burrito with eggs and bacon, but their vegetarian breakfast burrito is so good! The egg is always silky, arugula adds an extra flavor and the corn and beans are so crunchy juicy and sweet. Their bagels are great as well. But recently I discovered their soda muffins the savory kind. They're great!!! Bacon and cheddar or parmesan and chives served with whipped butter. I absolutely love them. They're big enough to split. Highly recommend. Ask them to warm them up. Also try their cheese melt on the baguette. It's a little pricey, but out of this world and big enough to share. The staff is very very friendly. They really make my morning! read more

What a wonderful experience tonight. Java beach cafe is so giving and kind- as a holiday gesture they had free tacos and drinks and live music. Really friendly bartenders & just overall a heart-warming and sweet time. Thank you! read more

Java Beach Cafe - Bar area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super relaxed atmosphere. Customer Service was friendly and attentive. We shared a bacon cheddar muffin that was divine! Hubby got a breakfast burrito and I got a bagel. We both ordered coffee. The food was top notch and evidently freshly made. We will be back! read more

Love this place. I have fond memories coming here to get lunch or a coffee while studying. I also loved their pre-covid live music evenings with a local band and hope they bring that back. My favorites are their veggie sub and and their Mexican Salad, so good. Great coffee too. It's gotten a little pricie over the years, but the food is still great. I still enjoy popping over with family and friends these days after an afternoon at the beach. There is outdoor seating too. Great beachy feel. read more

This place was fun. The staff is great. You're really close to the beach. Honestly, can't get any closer. The food and drinks are great and they're very quick. read more

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For just about as long as I can remember, Java Beach has seemingly held a special place in the hearts of so many people on this side of the city. The cynical part of me has always attributed it to the fact that there aren't exactly a ton of alternatives out here, but really, I just never got it. However, now that I've been? I totally get it. It's not the trendiest of spots, nor is it the biggest, but there's no question that it fits the neighborhood so well. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the food and coffee here actually isn't too shabby. Every time I've been, it always feels like I've been transported somewhere else along the coast. Whether it be the smell of the ocean, the cold breeze, or the surfers who wander in throughout the day, it definitely feels more like you're in Pacifica or Half Moon Bay than SF. In general, the vibes here are just different from most other places in the city - they've even got a small "bar" with a handful of beers on tap. As for the rest of the menu, the coffee offerings are pretty typical of a neighborhood coffee shop (though, they do have some interesting varieties of lattes), as are their display case full of baked goodies (all locally sourced). Their hot menu, however, includes some enticing items, even if they aren't ridiculously unique, such as several types of breakfast burritos, hot subs, sandwiches, Irish soda bread, and lavash wraps. -- HOT TSUNAMI SANDWICH - Ham, Salami, Mortadella, and Melted Cheese (Swiss) with Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, and Special Sauce on a French Roll...$17.50 Not that I ever expected this to be bad, but it was way better than I thought it would be. I always wish sandwiches had more meat, but this was packed as is. What's more, the veggies added a nice bit of freshness and tasted great with their special sauce. -- TURKEY SUB - Turkey and Melted Cheese (Pepper Jack) with Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, and Special Sauce on Dutch Crunch...$16.75 Pretty solid, though, the Hot Tsunami is better (it has some of my favorite cuts and more meat). While it's not freshly roasted Turkey (a la Arguello Market's), the slices of turkey are thick and plentiful and I loved the Dutch crunch bread. The one unfortunate thing that has come up is that sometime before my most recent visit, not only has Java Beach's prices crept up, but their potato chips (which were quite tasty) are no longer included with their sandwiches either (you can still it for an added cost). Sign of the times to be sure, but it still makes their sandwiches a bit pricey, understandable or not. As for drinks, their regular HOUSE DRIP COFFEE ($3.75 for 12 oz) is pretty good and decently strong, but my go-to order has actually been their ARNOLD PALMER ($6.50 for 16 oz), which is always refreshing with just the right sweetness. Given how popular they are in the neighborhood, getting a table inside can be a challenge at times, but sitting outside or in their parklet is definitely the way to go when the weather is nice. Somewhat similarly, finding nearby parking is really easy as well, which makes Java Beach a super convenient spot whenever my friends who live nearby want to meet up. Like I said, we totally get it now! read more

Java Beach Cafe - Hot Tsunami - Ham, Salami, Mortadella, & Melted Cheese (Swiss) w/ Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, & Special Sauce on French Roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very friendly staff - unfortunately my sandwich the hot turkey sando had almost no turkey on it & cost$18.50?! A very big roll but the contents didn't match it & yellow mustard- yuck - Dijon would've so much better read more

My favorite way to begin a day in The City is with a bowl of oatmeal and dried cranberries (or bananas) at Java Beach Café. From the moment I walk in the door, I feel a sense of belonging. The staff is always gracious and hospitable. The food is excellent. On most days, I meet friendly and interesting people willing to share their stories of The City. Java Beach is one of those places where, when you meet someone, it's just a matter of time before you realize that you have experiences and friends in common. This coffee shop is the heart of the lower Sunset. read more

Java Beach Cafe - San Francisco's Best! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Location, location, location. Driving here from the South along Skyline Blvd to Great Hwy was a sight to behold. Inside had a bohemian vibe with rustic wooden furnitures. I saw how beautiful the Irish Soda bread was with the colorful fruits. Had to order a slice. It came with jam and butter which helped with the taste as the bread was quite plain. Also ordered a Butterscotch Latte, it was topped with a cute bear milk foam art. Tasted fine. read more

Java Beach Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Giving Java Beach Cafe 5 stars, this rating is all about the great service and the super friendly staff. I only ordered a tea, but the sandwiches looked amazing! Plus, you can't beat the location right on the beach. read more

House coffee with a lemon bar to go and walk ocean beach while I enjoy my treats in hand. Amazing weather and Dunes park to explore along the great highway. Glad it's closed to cars so you can walk and enjoy the views read more

This place is so cute!! Such a fun little beach hut. Perfect to grab breakfast or lunch after a beach walk or before a day tanning in the sun (pretty specific to the heat wave last week lol) Got the turkey sandwich on wheat and it was yummy! Kind of something I could make at home...but it still hit the spot and I enjoyed! read more

Chill environment, employees were really awesome. Went here every morning of vacation. Breakfast burrito is great, I loved the addition of the aioli. Butterscotch latte was so good! read more

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This is one of our favorite spots to go when we are in San Francisco. The service is always a great experience and the coffee is top-notch. Not to mention the beach is walking distance. read more

Java Beach Cafe - Coffee made with love! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is one of my all-time favorite cafés--I make sure to visit every time I'm in San Francisco, and I've been doing so for the past 10 years! I absolutely love their latte--it's incredibly smooth and smells amazing. Every sip brings back memories from my childhood. Highly recommend! read more

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Well known spot to locals. Great for a quick snack while visiting the great highway/ocean beach. Super busy inside but class a nice little shaded nook to sit. Line often stretches out the door but moves fast. Coffee and scone were perfectly warm for the chill in the air and reasonably priced for the quality of our order. Must stop! read more

Java Beach Cafe - Entrance - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Holy overpriced I paid $18 for a BLT. No it was not packed with bacon or tasted like something I couldn't whip up at home. Cute place & amazing location but it seems like that's their only selling point. read more

My boyfriend took me here because he said it was a popular place for coffee and I love my coffee! I like coffee on the sweeter side so I asked the cashier which drinks were mor popular and he recommended the butterscotch latte or a chocolate ganache latte. I love butterscotch so I had to go with that - hot of course. I was a little worried it might be too sweet but it was pretty good. Not too sweet and enough of a coffee taste. I would come back and get it next time maybe a little less sweet. There's also a bunch of food items here and I saw a bunch of people eating sandwiches so might have to try that out next time! read more

Had an underwhelming experience at Beach'n so decided to walk around the corner to check this spot out lol. Already liked the vibes at this cafe much more as the two ladies at the front counter were really friendly. The butterscotch cold brew is like a step-up to a Starbucks caramel macchiato as the taste is more rich and toasty. Quite strong too even for cold brew standards. Oatmeal raisin cookie here is pretty good; nothing groundbreaking but satisfies the chewy-cookie craving. All of the indoor seats were occupied on a weekday early afternoon. Seems like the go-to place for laptop workers living in the neighborhood. Overall if you're visiting Ocean Beach and need a coffee/snack pick-me-up then I suggest this spot! read more

Frequently passing by this popular spot across from Ocean Beach, I understand why locals congregate here. Location, location, location. There just aren't that many spots so close to the water where you can grab a bite. In fact, I had never eaten here before my most recent visit. I've had coffee here several times but not an actual meal. Turned out it has been my loss. The reality is that it's usually pretty crowded here on any given day, rain or shine. However, I noticed a couple of outdoor tables were actually open this time, so why not get a pre-beach lunch here? I staked out a table and ordered the &14.95 Beetnik Salad, which was a fresh toss of arugula and romaine mixed with quinoa, roasted beets, and Fuji apple slices. Chopped dates, roasted almonds, and parmesan added welcome added flavor and texture. The housemade green goddess dressing was the key to making the salad so satisfying (photo: https://bit.ly/3llFxcn). The $5.50 Arnold Palmer was a refreshing complement (photo: https://bit.ly/3HHGH9K), and the meal made me rethink this spot as a dining destination. Hey, it's not just a surf shack. You can eat pretty healthy here. FOOD - 4 stars...quite a delectable salad to be had here AMBIANCE - 3 stars...casual beach vibe but more seating would be great SERVICE - 3 stars...minimal interaction TOTAL - 4 stars...good to discover the food here RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2EI8eIJ read more

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