Incredibly grilled cheese. Cash only unless you ordered via Ritual, but if you do and even if there are plenty of seats available you are not allowed to eat there lol. Kinda grungy, probably been around forever, ATM machine is at the back in case you didnt bring papers. read more

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Cash only no frills type of bar. I was craving a soup & sandwich and this is popped up. Having been here many times for drinks and food over a decade ago -I decided to come back for a casual late lunch. The place has not changed much (and probably could do with a reno) but I will take it if it means keeping their fair menu prices! My sandwich and soup combo came to $12 (with tax!). I haven't seen these prices in...more than a decade. Service was great and food came out quick. Definitely recommend. read more

Java House - BLT Sandwich & Cream of Broccoli soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I've always loved the crispy fried tofu and chicken Pad Thai at Java House! I just celebrated my birthday here and have been going here for decades since the 90's. I'm so happy it's survived the pandemic and many changes on Queen St. West. I'm also so happy the quality and taste of the food is still the same after all these years. Their hummus and warm pita bread and fresh veggie rolls are always great starters to share. The ambiance of the patio on a sunny, warm day is always fun with friends there. The whole restaurant has an artsy feel and appearance which is part of it's charm. Big thanks to Nelson for the always excellent service and food! read more

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Unfortunately places like these are a dying breed in this part of downtown, being replaced by overpriced trendy and pretentious bars and restaurants. I love this place because it's a very comfortable and low key café/tavern with cheap dependable food and friendly service. The menu is part pub/diner food and part Thai/Vietnamese food. I tried both and I liked them all. I had the vegetarian tofu pad Thai and I was pleasantly surprised that the tofu was served crispy (and not greasy). It was simple and good and for $12.50 it's an excellent deal and you can't go wrong. The veggie burger was also good and I really like the fries as it has a very light crispy batter. Almost all of the items on the menu were under $12, and they often have combo food & drink specials. There is WiFi and it's good place to have some lunch, a beer or coffee while doing some work. Sitting by the window makes for a good spot to people watch on Queen St. This is definitely not a high end restaurant so I don't understand some of the poor reviews. It's a chill, humble neighbourhood spot frequented by residents in the area -- who cares that the furniture is worn and the interior is quirky and old, this is true character and charm you don't find in a newer establishment, especially in this part of the city. read more

Java House - Tofu Pad Thai. Simple, good and cheap. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food was mediocre. The surprise cash only policy should be mentioned upon entry vs relying on barely noticeable disclaimers.

Favourite place to come for pitchers and nachos! Food and drinks are cheap and it's always a good time at Java. Servers are awesome. I love the chicken quesadillas it's my favourite thing on the menu. read more

Absolutely love this place I have been coming here for many years with my family I always enjoy the food as the menu has a lot of options and is very reasonably priced staff is friendly and kind I will probably never stop eating here read more

Java House - Even the vibes here are nice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Food and service was ok. But there's a cash only policy that is not mentioned anywhere. So most customers have to go to the ATM and withdraw money and pay the ATM fee. Not cool. Hope it's worth it for the owner to swindle the government and annoy clients for 3% fee. I'm not going there anymore. read more

We were strolling down Graffiti Alley when we saw that this place's patio looked animated, with lots of people, we decided to stop by to have a couple of drinks. We were seated immediately, the waitress was very nice and friendly and the poor girl was alone for 15-20 tables, she was running everywhere! The restaurant itself on the inside and the outside is not the cleanest and quite frankly, going to the restrooms was a little bit of a scary experience. However, the drinks we had were very good and more than affordable!! We ordered a white sangria pitcher (17$) and 2 gin tonics (4$ each) and everything was great! read more

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Java is a nice chill out place that is not super hard on your pocket. Food and drinks were ok. As it is on queen street so very accessible location. read more

Java House - Nice chill out place - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Stumbled upon this place and decided to try it out with my boyfriend. First impression, the place looked a bit rundown and lacked upkeep. We were seated immediately, it was pretty empty on a Tuesday evening. After looking over the menu, the food here is very inexpensive and they have daily specials as well which was appealing at first. Boyfriend ordered the burger with no pickles but it still came with pickles. He said it was decent for the price but annoying they couldn't follow a simple request when it wasn't even busy. I ordered the Caesar salad with chicken (3.00$ extra). The chicken was dry and wasn't impressive but the romaine lettuce was fresh and crispy at least. Can't really complain much for the price to be honest. Beer here is cheap. It is incredibly rare to find a place that offers premium beer for 13.50$. No complaints about the beer. If ever in the area, I wouldn't mind coming back for drinks but would not bother with the food here. As for service here it is nothing special and there is nothing over the top about it but typical service at a bar - quick, super casual and to the point. read more

Java House - Caesar Salad with chicken - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Gord and I had breakfast this morning at the Java House. It's a place we've passed by about a million times but have never stopped in. We both ordered breakfast ($5.25). Gord got bacon and eggs. I got mine with ham. Breakfast comes with a salad which we exchanged for a fruit salad (for $1 more). It was a good hearty breakfast. The servers were friendly. read more

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Cheap Beers! $11.50 a pitcher everyday and anytime! Great place for a meet up as it takes reservations even on a busy Saturday night! I have not try the food or other drinks, but All I NEED is BEER! :) Interior is quite dark. Though the lighting is not good for photographs but great if you are half drunk or drunk.... I will be back for some cheap drinks.. Mill Street is A-OK! read more

This is my favourite dive in the Greater Toronto Area. Hands down. Great location. Big patio. Super cheap beer. Cheap food. Great service. What you see is what you get. I see reviews here criticizing the quality of the patio furniture. I see reviews complaining about the quality of the Vietnamese beef noodle soup. Seriously? What did you expect? Java House is a place where you can get piss-drunk on a nice summer day without making a dent in your wallet. A horror movie isn't supposed to have good lighting. read more

Waiter burped as he found a seat for me at a dirty table, complete with food scraps and a sticky liquid. Part of me wanted to leave, no debit, no credit cards... What is it 2002? Of course the bank machine inside was not dispensing cash, so I got to search for one nearby, down the street. Lazy management to not have modern conveniences by now; perhaps hoping to skip the 'tax man'. Pad Thai was decent, if they served it somewhere else I might even return. I think if you wanted a tea or beer it's a decent setting, I think... the tables all need replacing, chairs are in poor condition. Some places are 'quirky' or get away with DINGY, not sure this place does. read more

Java House - chicken pad thai, needs hot sauce/extra flavouring. Fair price at slightly under 10 bucks. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is where dive bars go to school to learn how to be divebars. I'm really not sure what more I can say about this place. It looks as gross as you can imagine, I didn't dare have the food... that is if I was even offered any, we ordered beers and the menus disappeared so fast - and then never saw a server again. They had some beers, out of a lot of them. Patio was full. Meh Again not much to say, stayed for a beer, was starving, was willing to risk the food but service was so bad I didn't have a chance. read more

Story time: while we were enjoying our meal a woman on the patio made a crazy and dangerous mistake. She was dining alone with her large dog. The dog was very sweet and lovely with people. At one point the woman is obviously going to go inside to use the bathroom. She left the dog at the table however the dangerous and crazy mistake she made was she tied the dog to the plastic chair. At first the dog looked worried and started to slowly follow her. But then the chair started following the dog. In about 2.5 seconds the dog got really frightened and began trying to run away from the chair. People started to get up to help the dog but the dog had already hit the panic button and started running in the patio and then ran full speed out into the street. A young woman fell right in the patio trying to grab her. (She said she was OK and later I saw that she was dining and talking with her friends.) the dog ran down the side street towards construction area. People on the patio were running to try to get her as well as construction workers and pedestrians. She was absolutely terrified. I was one of the people that ran. By the time I got to the construction area just down the street she was coming back full tilt and running away from everybody. She ran to onto Queen Street. I was so scared that she was going to get run over by a car. She then ran back and started to run towards the construction area again. It looked like she was trying to make it around the block. When I got back to the construction area there was a man sitting on the ground out with a can of pop emptied on the ground beside him. He had been close lined by the dog and the chair and knocked right off his feet. He was bleeding from his elbow. The dog then ran past me again as well as all the other people trying to catch her. And she ran into the alleyway. Finally the owner came running out of the restaurant and the dog upon seeing her looked so relieved and so vulnerable. There was only a small piece of chair still attached to her the rest of the plastic chair had broken up. I told her that the man was on the street bleeding and that she should probably just check in on him. She went back to the restaurant and I got the impression she wasn't planning on checking on the fellow. I went back to the fellow he had definitely hit his head on the concrete but he was speaking and talking and he had people coming. He said he was fine and he was glad the dog was ok. I hope he went to seek medical attention. The construction workers that were there told me that the dog had tried to break through the high construction fencing. Thank goodness the fencing was there or the dog would've probably been gone. It was all such a crazy accident. When I got back to the table at the patio where my friend was waiting for me, I found out that the owner of the dog had left right away. I hope the dog wasn't injured. It must've been horrifying for the owner as well to have that experience. And I hope that she's OK. In terms of the restaurant, the food was pretty good, we had a friendly server and the manager was lovely. And it's definitely a dog friendly patio. read more

Bad services. Wasn't good at all. They've made a lot of mistakes in the orders and everything. The restrooms are disgusting (you need to pass through the kitchen to get there). They added tips (which is normal I think) but without even asking us if we want to add something. Run away from this place, for real!!!!! read more

Good service, good breakfast and inexpensive Doesn't accept credit or debit cards though. read more

Earlier today I made my 1st visit to Java House in a few years. I've been there a number of times over the years but this was only my 2nd time eating there and I think I had the same choice as at my last visit: a BLT. I was with a friend and we arrived earlier in the afternoon; as it was also a Thursday the venue was fairly barren overall. For that reason, our orders came quite promptly and I enjoyed my sandwich. One thing I'd forgotten about was the quite reasonable food prices which extend to their daily specials; each one includes 1 entrée and 1 premium beer or another beverage selection (depending on the day). A couple other reasons for the reasonable prices are that Java House is fairly small overall and not upscale. I've always liked the venue when I've gone there and this latest visit was no exception. Being on the corner also makes the smaller venue more conspicuous and thereby easier to find. We might have sat on the patio (which I did for my 1st time at my last visit) but due to the inclement weather that option didn't seem to be available today. I would recommend Java House to anyone who likes a fairly good variety of affordable food/meal choices. Their beer selection is also pretty good for a smaller, not upscale venue. read more

Key Features: 11.50 pitchers of Mill Street, take reservations for large groups There are a few things you need to know about Java House. First - it has very reasonably priced beer, second, you need to walk through the kitchen to get to the washrooms. I often find myself wondering, how many people have passed the bag of onions, and fallen down those stairs to the washrooms below? Surely in the history of the Java House it has happened at least once or twice. There are a lot of bars in Toronto; there are a lot of bars within a literal stones throw (provided you've got an arm like Travis Snyder) of the Java House. So why head there? They have cheap food - $5.00 sandwiches, $6.00 combos - and then have $11.50 pitchers of beer. All the Mill Street varieties are there, with a few others - like Creemore - on the side. Java House isn't a loud place where the bumping music takes over. It's a quiet location to sit with friends, drink beer, and talk. If you're a loud, obnoxious, university student you'll find yourself better suited two city blocks north, but if you're looking to spend some quality time with good people, this is where you want to be. read more

When you buy a pitcher of beer no matter the brand of beer it always tastes like metal! It's either they don't clean the taps for the beer or they are using the wrong cleaning product on the tap. Smell your glass and then smell your pitcher of beer it tastes really bad almost like metal and your glass smells rancid aswell! This has been a problem everytime I come to this place. Clean your taps!! read more

Food 4/5 Service 4/5 Price 5/5 I ate on their patio and ordered their Thursday special of any entree and domestic beer for $12.95 and I arrived during half price apps. I ordered pad Thai because I've had it before and enjoyed it as well as their fresh vegetable rolls. I was looking for a quick affordable meal and that's what I got! read more

I have walked by this place so many times but I had never gone in because of the exterior. With the graffiti writing I thought they weren`t looking to me as a client. At the same time, the name is java house and i can`t ignore the thought me it might be a great coffee house. Oh, i wasn`t right in so many ways. This is a place to hang, meet your friends and if you are going to eat - it really is about filling up for a low price. The coffee, is something to drink not for coffee hounds especially when you see second cup coffees being drunk. That pretty much says it all. I can`t get over how inexpensive eating at this place is. Judging by alot of twenty somethings this is a huge reason why they are busy. you can loiter here. work on whatever- your book, your papers and heck hang endlessly with your friends. The servers won`t pester you. Very chill and strangely comfortable. PS.....um bathroom is not the best read more

Ahhh, so many memories at this place. Overall, I like Java House. I'm always tempted to stop by when doing a bar crawl in the area mainly because drinks are incredibly cheap. They have a patio. Food's OK and also incredibly cheap. It's a total dive which you'll realize walking into the place, so if you're someone who doesn't like that kind of thing, this might not be your jam. The reason I'm not ranking this place higher is the service. I know, I know, it's a dive (and I love dives) -- but does that necessarily mean you need to worry about not getting your order taken on a fairly quiet Wednesday night? Last time I was there it was mostly empty inside with a few people on the patio and service was moving at a glacial pace. Temper your expectations and come for the cheap booze and spring rolls -- just don't expect anyone to roll out the red carpet for you. Also cash only folks. read more

A regular favourite of mine, this place is just a treasure of a simple easy choice! All the food on the menu I have had so far is good quality and good portion sizes and so very CHEAP! Seriously a sandwich and fries combo for under 8$ you have to go all the way to like Etobicoke or Mexico to beat that! And the BLT is great, like seriously a proper generous serving of bacon on that bad boy unlike some places where you get a piece of bread with a whole lettuce on! Beer wise also got a good few options and they always have been specials on so you can keep saving your money for your next trip back to Vegas (or maybe that's just me) All in a great bar! PS - every week they do like nachos or something with a pitcher of beer for like 18$ which just makes me all warm inside. PPS - outside seating so it's great for summer......and winter if your a proper Canadian! read more

This might be my new favorite spot for cheap eats. Wanting to try someplace new, my friend and I came here since I wanted to have after work dinner and drinks... On a budget. We ordered a pitcher of sangria for $15 which came with cute glasses with cherries. The sangria was basic wine and orange juice but it was easy to drink and gave me a nice buzz. My friend ordered chicken pad Thai and spring rolls while I ordered chicken wings. The spring rolls were piping hot and crispy. Not bad for $3.95. The chicken pad Thai looked like something I could make at home but for $6 it was decent. My wings were lightly breaded and served with a yummy, sweet BBQ sauce. Overall, I was impressed with how good the food was for such good value. I don't know why people complain about the service, we were taken care of, checked up on and our food was quickly brought out. You do have to walk through the kitchen to go down to the washroom but you walk outside the kitchen not exactly through the cooking. Plus seeing all the older cute Vietnamese ladies cook all the food in the back justified why the food tasted so good. I love this place. read more

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I've walked past this place a million times and never once stopped. Went today for a quick 10min coffee break from shopping and grabbed some drinks. Big,quiet,relaxing place. yummmyyyy drinks!! ..the washrooms was hilarious -you literally have to go through the kitchen,down a stairwell that turns into a basement on ACID! You have to see it to believe it! WHAT A PLACE.. Very good coffee!! read more

Java House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I remember coming to Java House many years ago and that good experience brought me back. HOWEVER, I did not get a chance to try it again. The server refused to seat me on the main patio. He did not want to give up a seat and wanted to wait for bigger parties that would be arriving in 30 minutes (his words). I pointed out a small table and he mumbled something about joining it to another table. Really? He offered a seat on the extended patio by the road where the tables and chairs looked tattered and unclean. Given that we are all coming out of a two year period of isolation, it would have been nice to treat myself to a patio dinner but I would like a friendly welcoming place that gives me comfort with clean tables and chairs. I took a pass and went home. :( A bright note: my homemade dinner of stir fried egg rice was amazing! See ya Java House! You could have welcomed me back and had a happy customer. But you opted to refuse me service when you had cleaner tables available on the main patio. read more

Nearly $6 for a thimble-full of hummus and 6 or 7 naan rounds (which were on sale for $1.25 at Loblaw's this week). Incredibly poor service and then inexplicably you find out after the meal is over that they are cash-only -- not typical for that area. Avoid at all costs!! read more

Busy Queen west restaurant with patio, All day breakfast and daily specials. It's cheap but delicious. Curry chicken was awesome, sangria need more wine but hey, beautiful sunny day, rustic patio, just chill... This is just good enough read more

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Well, I woke up Sunday morning. With no way to hold my head that didn't hurt. There weren't too many greazzy spoon breakfast options around my hotel so I stumbled around Sunday looking for one. I walked the opposite direction of Java House for about 2 miles and ended up where I started back at Java House. The omelette was decent and only $5. It was a $1 up charge for a fruit salad to accompany the meal. The coffee was better than typical diner coffee. I drank one with my meal and ordered a to-go coffee for the long journey home. They only charged for qty 1 which was cool. 'Cause there's something in a Sunday, that makes the body feel alone. And there is nothing short of dyin'. Half as lonesome as the sound. Of a sleeping city sidewalk. On Sunday morning, comin' down. read more

Java House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

First of all CASH only! And they do NOT separate bills. They got daily deals which are pretty good: On monday: $10.25 for a premium burger and a beer. Premium beers include: Steam-whistle, Mill St. Organic, Milll St Tankhouse... Look at the pictures posted to see the details. Locale: Looks pretty ghetto, the chairs and the tables are warn out. The table I was sitting on was fully scratched out with signatures and random signs. Food: Food is good for the price, but definitely not expect to eat great. The beers on the other hand are really good, and worth the cost. Service: standard, nothing exceptional, but no issues either with the servers either. I would highly recommend this place if you want to grab a few drinks/some food before going out to a nicer place. read more

I can't believe I have not rated Java House! I have some friends who swear by the joint and others who would need a giant historical oversized pole just to get near the entrance. Myself, well I'm a bit divided. The food is just meh, and the beer is okay. There are sometimes decent deals on pitchers and food specials. I've never had any health issues after eating the food. Only thing I dislike are the washrooms. You have to pass the open kitchen to get to them and they are really gnarly, so it really does destroy your appetite. I'm going to give this place a 2 , but I can't see that affecting business too much. As long as it's cheap, the masses will keep coming. read more

I've been to Java House a few times in the past, but usually just to drink. This time I figured I'd try out their pad thai since I'm a huge fan of that dish. Honestly, it's not bad at all. It'll never be mistaken for top-notch, authentic pad thai, but it's certainly quite tasty and the price ($8.50) can't be beat. I've had pad thai at almost double the price at other restaurants and this was far tastier than those offerings. I also tried their $3 mimosa and was similarly impressed by that. read more

This is a nice, dive spot to grab a bite and a drink no matter what the hour. Meals here are super inexpensive but decent portions. I stopped by for breakfast and was seated immediately. We started off with a round of mimosas for only $3.75 - I'll have 10 please! I ordered a ham & cheese omelette which came with home fries, toast and house salad for 5.75$ which is unheard of for downtown, let alone Queen West. No complaints about the food quality either, it's exactly what I wanted and it really hit the spot. All in all our bill for two breakfasts, 3 mimosas and a coffee came to $28! They also have a good variety of entree items and sandwiches all of which are reasonably priced. And the drinks are super cheap - pitchers of sangria for $16! This place does cash only but has an ATM as well. If you're looking for a no frills, straightforward, inexpensive spot to enjoy some good food and drinks then this is your spot! read more

Poor service with terrible dining environment. The waiter was rude, ignorant and made everything mix up. The kitchen is greasy, dirty and everyone can see it when you're going to the washroom. Though the foods are cheap, the experience here is the worst I've ever had. And remember to make sure that you have enough cash in your wallet. read more

Probably wouldn't eat the food but the hazy IPA does the trick, bathrooms are nice and scary too

I've been going to Java for at least 6 years. It's a great place for cheap booze and food. Food is good. Nothing extraordinary but that's what you pay for. They have a good variety of beers. It's cash only and their patio is nice. If you don't like places that look run down and dirty, don't come. read more

Graffiti and schizophrenia is the theme here...on carved up tables you can enjoy sandwiches, salads, pierogi, thai food, pho... Seems like the business is making things up as they go along but I suppose that's part of the charm. read more