Stopped into Java Drive on Christmas Eve and have to rave about Tiley and Aubrey. The line was insanely long, but they kept it moving so quickly that the wait felt almost effortless. I came for my favorite decaf latte, and as always, it was made to absolute perfection when these two were working. Their customer service and friendliness stand out in a way you just do not see much anymore, not just in coffee shops but anywhere. Even with the holiday rush, they were upbeat, kind, and totally on top of things- the energy was awesome and they were absolutely killing it. I never write reviews, but Tiley and Aubrey earned this one, and Java Drive is lucky to have them. Thanks ladies!! read more

Great service and coffee girls were friendly and easy on the eyes definitely get the dirty Chai

Love Java Drive!! My go to coffee place whenever I'm in Jackson. I usually get a 16oz iced white mocha with an added shot & it's always super yummy. Also love their soft serve ice cream!!! Great little coffee hut & very friendly staff. Will continue to go there ALWAYS!!! read more

Java Drive - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jackson, California

Right off the highway thus double drive through shack will put you back in the road quickly. I got a white mocha as it was the only drink that didn't use a syrup. The coffee was very good without bitterness and the large gets you three shots. Thats what I'm talking about! The baristas were very nice and got me my order quickly. They were even nice enough to fill my water bottle! Great spot when driving along the foothills. I suggest you try it. read more

We've been coming here for years. I get Iced Mochas, and my wife gets the hot Dirty Chai. Once in a while I'll mix it up when I get to the window and read the seasonal specials. I like that I can see the beans being ground fresh and being tamped into a traditional espresso machine. Feels like everything is automated these days, but not here. The whipped cream they put on my mochas comes out of a stainless steel dispenser, not a premade can like you get at the market. The staff always greets us with a smile, and watching them work is like watching a synchronized sport. Even when we're the only ones in line, I see the staff all chip in to get us in and out in a flash. You can definitely tell the difference in quality compared to the big name brand coffee places. They have pastries, bagels, oatmeal, and seasonal food treats for a quick bite on my way to work. Definitely worth a stop! read more

I really, really wanted to give this local place another chance, but I've been consistently let down. First, the hot lattes taste distinctly burnt. Either the beans are toasted too much, or the milk is over steamed. Second, the iced lattes taste flat, watered down, and bitter. So either way, they're not good. I came here on my way to work and waited behind one vehicle. Afterward, I pulled up and waited. And waited. One of the baristas was occupied with a walk-up customer and the other was just standing in the middle of the shop watching them. She glanced at me and ignored me. Then a new vehicle pulled in the other side and she immediately greeted them to take their order. Irritated, I drove away and went to Day-O in Lockeford instead! Given how limited our drive-thru coffee options are in Jackson, I really want to support a small local business but their coffee and customer service are all-around unsatisfactory. read more

We LOVE Java Drive! It's right down the street from Starbucks which we'll never go back to because their terrible. Java Drive drinks are much better quality, less expensive and very creative. They work with you here and give you great suggestions. They even have Affogato which you normally only find in restrestaurants, not coffee houses. And you can customize it the way you want, I like mine served cold. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Best coffee, shakes and smoothies in the tri county area, staff is pleasant and service is quick. Thanks for being my morning wake up!

This place is notorious for not being friendly they tend to have a bad attitude if you tell them they filled your coffee too full or its too hot ..coffee drinks taste super snacks are always freash and good the manager Heather isn't very friendly .. read more

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Very mid. But cheap & decent drinks for a quick stop. We ordered a 16oz cold brew & a 16oz iced latte with banana & hazelnut syrup for a total of $10. Coffees were not bad but not great either. Girl taking orders was nice, she gave me a recommendation. Drinks came out quick read more

Java Drive - Iced lattee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jackson, California

PLEASE BE WARNED! If you get your cappuccino and it tastes like an ashtray you better not complain or ask to have it remade. This business is above it and cannot tolerate your dissatisfaction. You will simply endure the cost as well as be tasked with disposing of the expensive burnt dishwater that they served you. Don't waste your time speaking to the owner either as she believes that she's the victim and will not be accountable for quality service to regular paying customers. POV: I will go to Starbucks next time and thats sad because I'd rather support local businesses but I will never return here based the low standards I've experienced today. Sorry it's a no! read more

Every time I get something from here, I'm missing half my drink. Half is foam half is coffee. It feels as if I'm getting ripped off. Their coffees are delicious, but if I'm paying that much money for foam, it's not worth it for me. I really do try to support local businesses, but this is the 3rd time I've gotten half a cup of a latte. Shame on me. read more

Java Drive - Definition of how much foam a latte should have. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jackson, California

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I wanted to thank the owner of Java Drive, Heather! I don't not drink caffeine , but love Chai tea. She went above and beyond to call her distributors to find a decaf chai for me and it's fabulous!! Thank you so much for listening to your customers wants, much appreciated!! read more

Was helped by what seemed to be the owner of the place. She was very short with me and rude while I was ordering then proceeded to take 12 minutes to produce my one coffee order. Have been helped by other employees previously and have never been this disappointed. The coffee was subpar and tasted like they use cheap ingredients. Will not be returning here! read more

My favorite coffee spot. I love an iced zebra or dirty chai. The employees are always kind.

So good!! In my opinion, way better than Starbucks!! Best coffee ever! Definitely recommend read more

Java Drive - a person holding a drink in their lap - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jackson, California

Always friendly and patient with my long and picky orders. Plenty of options for dairy free and sugar free!

A couple days ago i ordered 2 frappes one mocha and another one caramel. Both tasted the exact same and when asked which is which she said " Oh i don't know i forgot, but here you go" ??? What type of service is that. On top of that, she forgot my oatmeal. All this for $22. Lol. Service was awful. Time to hire new people please. Super unprofessional. Before hiring, make sure you are training your staff correctly before they put on the spot because paying $22 is already crazy enough to be given my drinks wrongfully made. read more

I love the blended mocha!!! I really wish there was one in Stockton. I love going for a drive just for this coffee! The service is always great as well. read more

Always friendly service and great tasting drinks!! The staff always have helpful suggestions and have knowledge of everything on their menu. Great place to get coffee!! read more

Great place for drinks! We get a chocolate mint milkshake, strawberry smoothie, and the milkyway frappe. Every single time we come here we're greeted nicely and have amazing drinks!! I haven't gotten one bad drink and I've been going pretty often cause I got a bit addicted! . The prices are pretty cheap considering what we get. Love coming here!! read more

I realize masks are a discomfort for workers and we've tried hard to support our local businesses but this one I won't go back for a long time. Workers were wearing masks around their necks and chins or not at all. When I politely mentioned that the mask works better when used to cover mouth and nose the girl server told me she wouldn't wear at all if she didn't have to. I told her she Might as well take it off. All three servers just stared at my masked face like I was the crazy one. Oh well. read more

Had never been to this place before. My friends like the banana smoothies. Im a coffee gal. It was my first time there. Ordered a coffee with caramel and cream, and 2 bananas smoothies. He didn't ask if we wanted whipped cream, we had to ask for it. He then answered his phone while still helping us The coffee was not very good at all. I work in customer service, and I would never answer my phone while helping a customer. EVER. I won't be back after that experience. Maybe the smoothies are what their stars are for. read more

Rude service and do not give you what you order. When you ask them to correct your drink order she argues she did it right. Slammed the window when I told her it wasn't what I wanted. read more

Anytime I visit Jackson I have to stop here. Their blended beverages come with either vanilla or chocolate soft serve ice cream and they're always amazing. They make their own whipped cream and the quality is unlike any other whipped cream. The only semi negative thing I can say about this place is that the straw is almost too small for a large with a dome lid so I usually get the regular size to avoid that. But Java Drive is quite the little hidden gem of Jackson. They also offer just soft serve ice cream. read more

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Wow!!!! I Just went here today and ordered a mocha frappe. It is the BEST blended drink I have everrrr had from ANY coffee establishment, including Starbucks! Rich and creamy with a distinct coffee flavor... it doesn't get any better. I can't wait to go back... read more

Java Drive - Mocha frappe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jackson, California

love this place but they need better straws lol, my straw always seems to break when i open it

This has been my go to, daily coffee spot for a few months now. At first, it was great! The girls were always friendly, my drink always tasted great, and the service was quick. But recently, my drink has been made incorrectly at least 3 out of 5 days of the week. They regularly forget to do soy ( meaning I can't go within a five mile radius), and once even forget any syrups at all! I hate being this person, but it sucks when I have my fiancé bring me coffee in the morning that I can't drink, or getting to work and realizing I can't have any coffee for the whole day either. read more

The baristas at Java deserve a raise! Every time I get my drink I'm in love they always make it perfectly :)

Update 4/29/20.. seems like mostly all my favorite girls left and my drinks and service haven't been the same since. :-(

Java Drive will ALWAYS be my go-to spot in Jackson when I need my caffeine fix. The baristas are always fast and friendly. If you drive through often enough, they usually start to remember you & your order. They also offer a loyalty card that gives you $2 off your 10th drink The Chai at Java Drive is the best I've ever had. They also offer Almond Milk or Soy Milk for a small extra charge. And their freshly made whipped cream can't be beat! Java Drive is one of the most convenient and best spots in Amador County for a coffee or tea treat. read more

I come to this coffee place on my way to work a few times a week and I must say the service and coffee are both exceptional! I get a white mocha and it's my favorite. All the girls greet me with a smiling face. A must try if you haven't. Even when there is one girl working both sides when it's busy, they are providing the fastest, best service they can. During these trying times with COVID, that has not stopped them from being the best! And they even remember my order read more

Been here twice now on my way to work and been happy with times! You know what they say, you'll have a customer for life if you make them happy their first three visits! So far so good! The first visit I had the mango smoothie. It was really good. And yesterday I ordered a complicated iced coffee. It was, again, great! Most importantly, the staff is FAST! Some drive-thru coffee places take forever, like Dutch Bros! Because this place is so fast, I can trust them to get my coffee and to get to work on time. I always tip FAT because they deserve it! read more

the best bleded chai i have ever had 11/10!! cute little drive through, and super fast read more

Java Drive - blended chai w/ whip cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Jackson, California

Red Bull infused! With blue Raspberry! Yummy!! Price is right, tasty drinks, small hole in the wall, cute place! Friendly staff! Love it! read more

OK so I've been there are about 1 million times and I always get the blended Chi tea and got ice cream chocolate milk and took a sip of my Nanas gold star and I absolutely love it it may be small but that doesn't mean it's not good!!!!!! Oh and their small ice cream's are gigantic I mean huge!!!!!!! And the one time I got the large and it was literally like... I don't know how to describe this but it was just so tall!!!!!!!! Making this review makes me want A chi tea read more

A stand out local business!! Always a smile and always friendly. Better prices than that other national chain and I like the local feel of it. Dont let a bit of a line scare you off...they are quick! Now, I want a coffee!! read more

Honestly if I could give this place a negative zero I would!! I've been coming to this little shop for years, I love the drinks they have great coffee... but overtime the girls I like aren't there any longer :( customers service needs a checking in on because the last 2 times I've came here the baristas had straight attitude and was very rude in conversation. I ordered a blended white mocha large with whip. it was very soupy, I asked for whip cream twice, but she said she was out... as I seen the other gal using whip cream on another order for the other side!!!! WTH it was 2 blondes working together last week 15th I believe Wednesday afternoon... :( very disappointed in service, it's not the same anymore. I miss the old crew and NOT SOUPY DRINKS read more

I've been here in the past, but on my most recent trip I was told they have to charge for each pump of syrup now! I asked how much per pump and the lady said .35 and that they normally put 6. Well now, my $4 coffee goes up to a $6 coffee just to get flavored. It's a bummer too because the coffee was really good just can't justify spending that much on a cup of joe! read more

I like it better than Starbucks, but, before you say that could be "damning by faint praise" allow me to add, I don't dislike Starbucks. It's big chain stores of any kind that I like to avoid and in this case, it's not the same thing anyway. This is drive through only, with not one but TWO drive by windows, so there's seldom ever a wait. What I get there all the time is their cup of soft ice cream with chocolate syrup which is a great deal for $2. It's huge. They have a good line of smoothies and other drinks in addition to the coffee drinks and some good daily specials also. The young people who work there are really nice. It's right on the beaten path, just about smack dab in the middle of the county. I call that a good location. read more