The big donut place has a local charm and good coffee with pastries. Surrounded by records, dolls and memorabilia distracts one from the creaky seats and angular tables. Two blocks from the water on one of the two main streets in town and across from Washington street books. read more

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The ambiance is very nice. A throw back to easier times. Nice & quaint. Helen (the owner?) is very nice! It's a smallish place inside but there's outdoor seating in front and in back. Excellent coffee but the muffins are FANTASTIC. We had a cranberry muffin yesterday & came back today for the chocolate chip (don't miss this when you come & if you're in or visiting HDG you HAVE to come) read more

Java By The Bay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Havre De Grace, Maryland

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Very rude staff paired with an unwelcoming, dark environment. My drink was good, but I would recommend the other coffee shops in the area.

The coffee here was good, but to me, the service was a bit grumpy, and the atmosphere was kitschy, cluttered and themeless. The restroom (behind the counter but open to customers) was clean. read more

Friendly owners who definitely take pride in their shop. We love stopping in every time we are in town.

I was looking for a place to get a bite to eat and catch up with my in-laws. Java by the Bay offered great snacks and drinks with delightful service. Combine that with a location in the heart of the commercial district and you get a five-star establishment. read more

I popped in here to get an iced latte before heading to the Pyrex and vintage festival. I ordered a sweetened iced latte and the woman looked at me like I was crazy because I did not ask for one of the thousand flavors they've got in stock. She didn't have simple syrup or plain sweetener for iced beverages, so she put some sugar packets into the hot espresso before pouring it over the ice. It got the job done! read more

Adorable little shop in the heart of Havre De Grace. The coffee was good and I would definitely go there again.

Excellent COFFEE ... go here! for GOOD brewed coffee. cozy cafe; bagels, muffins, scones, biscotti; vintage gifts as decor. ALSO: extensive, eclectic array of roasted whole-beans for purchase, or ground to your preference. read more

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Really weird experience here. When I came in on a Monday afternoon, there was no one in sight. I waited a few minutes and then said "hello? hello??" Normally I would have left, but I had promised I'd return with coffee, so I waited. Finally, a man appeared from the back without acknowledging that I'd obviously been there for some time. Anyway, he seemed annoyed by my questions about the different flavors and drinks and unwilling to tell me what went in to the smoothies and blended coffees. As I don't consume milk or cream, I was trying to make sure it wasn't included, and he was being very vague. They do offer soy milk though. My boyfriend really enjoyed his mocha blended coffee (although we have no clue what was in it) but my strawberry banana smoothie was gross. It tasted like artificial sweetener and I'm pretty sure he forgot the banana. It was really weird that the more I tried to watch what he was putting in the drinks, the more he attempted to hide what was going on. Drinks were $4.50 each which I guess is about average. read more

Cute. Decent coffee. Good selection of beans. No wifi which is actually pretty okay. Very very local-friendly. Sort of cold if you are not known. Kind of a weird vibe from the owners. We can get a lot of coffee in a lot of places. Get it together. read more

This little place is adorable! Wide range of coffee for such a small place, at least 15 varieties ready to be ground and taken home and a large array of espresso drinks too. read more

Java By The Bay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Havre De Grace, Maryland

Were drawn in by the tempting aroma and were not disappointed! A lovely place with a small retro but charming serving room. The coffee and hot chocolate were really good and the pastry delicious. The eclectic music from the 60s and the friendly owners added to the experience! Will return. read more

Enjoy the coffee in this cozy little spot. If they are the same owners from 2003ish, kudos to them. The guy has vastly improved his customer interactions compared to the past. Usually places go downhill, not uphill. read more

A trip to Havre de Grace is not complete unless a stop to Java by the Bay is included. Going to Java by the Bay is an enjoyable experience itself. The shop is inviting and the friendly atmosphere shared by the owners as well and the customers is so personable. We have met other customers and shared conversations with them and had many laughs. The owners, Ron and Helen, are very kind and make the visit more like stopping in to see old friends rather than just stopping to get a refreshment. We have tried many different coffees and refreshment drinks and pastries at Java and found all to be especially tasty. (The coconut drink is a real treat.) Great coffee shop, great people, great town and great fun. read more

Fantastic coffee shop vibe with pleasant owner/operators. Fresh espressos were fantastic and ended a great night on the water perfectly. Fresh whole beans for take home too. Will be going back. read more

We stopped in for a quick drink after being drawn inside by the amazing smell. Cute little cafe and gift shop to sit and relax in while taking a break from shopping. We both had frozen coffees (one flavored with almond) that were way better than you'd get at Starbucks (but more expensive at $6/piece). Overall their coffee and tea menu was extensive and I wouldn't hesitate to stop in again! read more

Nice atmosphere and good coffee. A very relaxed location frequented by the HdG locals. However, this isn't the kind of coffee shop to retreat to with your laptop to get a few hours of work done. There is no wireless and you aren't allow to plug your computer in- which I've never heard of in a business. Great to grab a quick cup of coffee and a bagel. read more

Amazing super cozy place to grab your coffee and just relax insted of working. Im glad there is no wifi!

This is your classic local coffee shop -- a warm, cozy place for a variety of good coffees, pastries and bagels, and the chance to get a real taste of this lovely waterfront city's atmosphere, people, and politics. The owners are warm and friendly and the service prompt, but, it's the people you'll meet there that'll make this place memorable. read more

New people bought this place. We stopped off on our way from DC to Philly. This coffee probably one of the best cups I've had. I had a double espresso (which I think was really a triple) and my husband had a cappuccino. We sat for awhile and just relaxed. They sell a bunch of really neat take home items (cups, books, etc). They sell a ton of beans and had we not been on a road trip I would have bought some. If I find myself back in this town is definitely stop in again. read more

This place was CLOSED when I went there to get coffee on 8/11/16, and to enjoy it overlooking the bay at Tyding's Park. But they are shut down. read more

Small coffee shop, quaint and very friendly. Coffee is ok, nothing special but much better then most on the drive from DC back to NY.

Ended up here because the one down the street was closed. comfortable atmosphere, good coffee and delicious baked goods. Felt like home. read more

In the nice town of Havre De Grace. Has a cozy feel when you walk in. The coffee is good, owners are nice people. If you are looking to just hand out and have a cup of coffee it is a good spot. read more

I love this little place. The people they have working there are super friendly if you take a minute to share a word with them. The little amenities like a little shelf by the door to put down your coffee if your hands are full so you can open it is just one little example. Try the cold press! read more

This place is really cute. They have their own selection of whole beans in the back for sale and the coffee is made to order. I got a cappuccino and a muffin when I was here. The cappuccino was good, but the muffin was ehh. The muffin I originally wanted was sold out so I got the cranapple muffin instead. They serve the muffins warmed up (microwaved). This lead to it being pretty soggy. My boyfriend and I took a few bites but couldn't finish since it just fell apart. Prices are reasonable. I'd like to try some more of their coffee next time. read more

I am not impressed by this place. They gave my sister the wrong change back, they took 15-20 minutes to make 3 drinks, and it didn't seem like they cared about us at all. I am not impressed. I will not be attending this place again. At least we got drinks. They also didn't give us the food we ordered until 15 minutes after we ordered it. read more

The place is cute and cosy and smells good when you walk in. There is a large selection of coffee beans that you can purchase. You would think that the coffee would be amazing - not the case. It's just ok. I make better at home. I've gone back several times to see if maybe things improved but to me it's gotten worse. To a coffee lover like myself the coffee has no real taste. Also the staff can be a bit rude and unfriendly. read more

Adorable little coffee shop. Reminds me of Stars Hollow when I'm there. The coffee is great. Dessert treats great also. The staff is friendly but very partial to regulars. They will spend lots of time chatting with the regulars but ignore everyone else. read more

Workers are rude and do not care about customers. Horrible service Poor Quality of Coffee the coffee tasted terrible and is too watery and no taste Do not recommend that you visit this store read more

My mom and I love coming here. Coffee is hot and tastes fresh. Owner is friendly always smiling. Atmosphere is warming. You will walk out with a smile on your face. read more

Great coffee, no wi-if for customers. I stopped with my laptop specifically to send a few emails, and had to take my coffee home to finish my work. read more

Stopped in for coffee break on a long ride. The owners are super friendly: they even put a candle in a muffin and sang when I mentioned it was my daughter's birthday. The shop is super cozy and quaint. Great coffees, smoothies, and baked goods, plus some packaged oatmeal, cereal, etc, (which can be helpful if you have a particularly picky kid). Totally worth the ten minute detour off I-95! read more

Stopped by while shopping on main st in Havre de Grace. This place smelled amazing and was super cute! There were alot of different flavors and choices for my coffee and it tasted great once I chose. Also they sell fresh coffee beans so had to take a bag home! Overall great atmosphere and everything tasted wonderful will be stopping in again for sure! read more

Hasn't changed much since the grand opening ... and it's still cute and cozy. Smells great -- and very good coffee. Nice to see the locals hanging out with a cup of joe. But remember -- it's a small place and doesn't lend itself to the more modern interpretation of a coffee house where you can escape to the web via free wi-fi on your laptop ... read more

We just visited 2 days ago and I fell across this review when I was looking for an address to pass on to a friend. I certainly can't agree with the earlier review! When we visited, the fellow was quite courteous and efficient. The smell of the place was amazing! We have just started a relationship wtih the city of Havre de Grace and will be visiting often ... probably starting each visit at Java by the Bay. read more