I fell in love with Vietnamese Salt Coffee when I visited Vietnam, so I was on a mission and crossing my fingers that I could find something similar back home in NoVa. My bestie told me about Java Loco and they did not disappoint, their Vietnamese Salt Coffee is so much like what I had in Vietnam, it's thick, it's sweet and so flavorful. I LOVE it and highly recommend! I try my best to drink it slow, but that's literally impossible, it's perfection! read more

Super cute spot with plenty of seating and a large menu. Lots of charging ports near tables so nice spot for remote working. There's also a large outdoor seating area with tables and chairs. Easy ordering with a table when you walk in, or a counter with friendly staff. Boba was great, Will be back! read more

Java Loco - Lavender boba with sea salt cold foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This is my go to coffee place when I'm visiting my fam in Alexandria for the day. There's plenty of seats and has a really wide range of drinks on the menu- coffee, bubble tea etc. The strawberry matcha was creamy and sweet. I would have maybe asked for a bit less strawberry but can't complain. The cafe has lots of seats and is a great place to chill out. read more

Java Loco - Strawberry matcha Cappucino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've been coming to this coffee place for the breakfast sandwich in the afternoon. Very delicious. However, after the 3rd visit I noticed that these ladies would not even look at me or acknowledge me while waiting at the register. One lady, while I was approaching the register, lifted her hand in a very bossy way to not to speak to her. So, today I'm here seating watching them and TA-DA! They actually do know words like "thank you ' and "Hi, how are you?" I'm expending $18 for a small breakfast sandwich and a drink!!! Well, last time I give them a tip. read more

I've become quite the connoisseur of both breakfast sandwiches AND milk teas over the years and these guys have the best of both that I've seen in the area. I'm at the Van Dorn location every few weeks but always a nice treat. Their brekfiss sammiches are a liiiiitle too oily/greasy for my taste, as I imagine they hit it pretty hard during grilling etc but still top notch. Nice shop too, great location. read more

Best turkey egg and cheese on a bagel that I've ever had; and that says a lot coming from a girl from Jersey. Their everything bagels are amazing. Great coffee, friendly staff, fast service and great atmosphere. There was plenty of seating and outlets if you want to stay a while. read more

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Java Loco is a quaint, quiet cafe in a strip mall. There's a lot of items on the Menu and the décor is very cute. It's quiet for people that want to get their work done as even the staff are quiet as well. Most people come in to get their drinks and then leave, just from my observation here. I ended up getting a latte and a chocolate croissant. Despite on how quiet it is, I was able to enjoy myself reading a few chapters of a book I brought along with! I don't really have much to say but this cafe does offer wifi, it's always a plus if you are trying to not use data on your phones but it is always a added bonus for me! read more

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Yummy Vietnamese coffees! Great selection of flavored concoctions. Always love ordering from here! Will continue to do so

I love their lattes and every time I order them, they always tastes good!! All workers were always nice and kind. And it's cozy and quiet environment to hangout. I always see 1-2 students studying there. read more

Java Loco is a coffee shop tucked in a shopping center in Alexandria near the Van Dorn station. They've got an incredibly large menu full of hot drinks, iced drinks, boba tea, Vietnamese coffee, a plethora of syrup flavors, sandwiches, pastries, and then some! We opted for an iced horchata and iced skim mocha. Both were good, though I could have used a bit more flavor/cinnamon in my horchata. We also split a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant. It was easy to eat (some croissants are so flaky it's just a mess and not worth it to me) and really tasty. The 3 items were $30 after a 15% tip which, you know, is on point for the DMV. Our barista was very friendly and asked if I'd like a shot in my horchata which I couldn't say no to. All and all, an experience that left us saying we would be back. read more

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Looking for a coffee shop with free wifi, Yelp led me to Java Loco, a quirky cafe inside a strip mall. There are a few seats outside, but go inside. There are seats of all kinds, including diner seats, outlets, and strong wifi. The menu is diverse offering coffee, bubble tea, and food. The chocolate chip pastry looked good from behind the glass box, but I opted for a small milk black tea with boba. It was delicious! Service is top notch and the wifi information is taped to the table near the register. read more

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A true hidden gem for matcha lovers in the DMV! While their matcha latte is exceptional, the strawberry matcha is a standout--creamy, perfectly blended, and refreshing. The best part is the real strawberry bits in their homemade puree, which add a wonderful texture to every sip. I visited this weekend and saw many people leaving with a Tiramisu latte topped with a ladyfinger biscuit. It looked so yummy, I will definitely be back to try this dessert drink! read more

I'm guessing that they've started ordering cheaper cups to cut costs or their supplier is making the cups more fragile without telling them. Either way, $8 for a bubble tea that I only got two sips of because the cup verticallly cracked as I was carrying it, causing a purple gush of my drink onto the sidewalk. read more

Service was nice, but $5 for a plain bagel with nothing on it. Really??? Overpriced, not worth it.

Absolutely the worst matcha I've ever had in my life. Paid for extra sweetness and it tasted like it was unsweetened. Not well blended at all. It was gritty and had clumps of tea mixed in throughout . I was sipping dry clumps of matcha while drinking. The croissant sandwich was burnt and sloppily out together. The eggs were undercooked. For $20 for a matcha latte and breakfast sandwich, I'd expected a lot more. Very disappointed read more

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A unique spot where you can order both coffee/espresso drinks as well as bubble tea. I enjoyed the jasmine tea, was nice and light and the lychee jelly was good too. We also got a hot Vietnamese coffee, however I wish we could have adjusted the sweetness on the drink since it was too sweet. The decor inside is pretty interesting and saw several people working/studying and a few others having quiet conversations. read more

Java Loco - Sea Salt Jasmine Tea - Large 24 oz. 20 oz. Medium Vietnamese Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The Java Loco is a very nice clean cafe. The prices are low. There are pastry and sandwiches available. It is located off rt1 across the parking lot from the "Shoppers" grocery store. It is very clean. The staff is quiet, but friendly. The coffee and pastries are very good. I come back here whenever I can. read more

Puts Starbucks and Barnes & Nobles to shame. If you know, you know. It's a great spot to bring your laptop, where you get free wifi as well. Food is good to go, and the service is very professional and polite. The people who work there have good frequency; perhaps that's why whatever you eat from there tastes so delicious. Ambiance is blended with soothing music, and the atmosphere is clean. read more

Java Loco - Smoked Salmon Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Needed some coffee and was in the area and this spot came up. Standard coffee (looks like a regional chain) shop offering breakfast/Pastries/sandwiches with a good selection of hot/cold coffee drinks as well Milk/Fruit Tea. Quite a little before lunch on a Thursday with just a couple of tables occupied. Ordered a Java Cappuccino (added syrup is a twist and it worked). Bacon, egg and cheese croissant was tasty-although if you don't specify the cheese you will get American (I forgot). I'm going to guess they have a bakery make their Coffee Cake-regardless, like no other Coffee cake I've had in a good way. Dense, rich, not too sweet-must try. Service -was straight forward and at some points lacked eye contact. Don't think any harm was intended-that said, service training would be a good addition. read more

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I always love coming here for their pistachio, horchata, and chai latte. These are my always go to drink. The drinks have so much flavor and it's foamy and creamy. The staff makes the food and drinks really quickly. It's a pretty quiet spot to work or study read more

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The coffee isn't great, the bubble tea works. There is decent space inside to work for a bit, they have tables and counter seats and offer wifi read more

The decor was really cute and vibe relaxing. Perfect for getting work done quietly or checking emails. Drinks were average- the matcha w boba was bitter and not as tasty as other places. The boba- chewy and cooked properly. (3/5) Also ordered a Thai iced tea w mango jelly but they were out of mango jelly. I got rainbow jelly instead- it was ehhh. Didn't like the after flavor of the jelly. (3/5) Also ordered a tasty turkey, egg and cheddar cheese breakfast sandwich on a croissant. I didn't mind paying .50c extra for lettuce & tomato but they put the tiniest spine piece of lettuce. Lol. (4/5) Service was average so with two M sized drinks, sandwich, tax and cash tip, it was about $23 read more

Java Loco - Turkey, egg, cheddar cheese on croissant w lettuce & tomato. Size M Matcha w boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Enjoyed the lavender latte with boba. Pleasant and compact cafe. It was a bit hard to order behind the Plexiglas infection barrier; could not see the POS screen behind a cloudy plastic. We then enjoyed sitting near the window read more

Java Loco - Lavender Latte with boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Serving a variety of beverages both cold and hot. As we combat the sweltering Washington heat, we ordered taro, mango and Thai tea boba teas. They also serve some pastries throughout the day. It's a bit dark inside but there were a few patrons were working on their laptops late afternoon. read more

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Great coffee shop/milk tea/ smoothie shop. Lots of parking. And easy to find. My friend got the mango milk tea with sea salt foam and honey boba and she said it tasted like heaven. The staff seemed nice but were very busy with orders. Many people here were doing work on their computers as they have many chairs and tables. Def lots of place to sit outside also. They also sell pastries(croissants, cheese danishes, chips) read more

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Cute spot on the west end of Alexandria. I go here often for a refreshing pick-me-up on my way to the gym! Today I ordered the Golden Dream. It's a mango drink with passion fruit, jasmine tea and mango jelly. Nice and tart! I added boba pearls. The boba is on the firm side but still tasty and chewy. I also like their black milk tea and Thai tea! The shop had a variety of baked goods and plenty of tables and outlets if you need a quiet spot to do work. It's definitely worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood. It's one of the few bubble tea places in the area. They also serve sandwiches if you need a quick bite to eat. read more

Java Loco - Golden Dream - mango - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I got a Vietnamese salted Carmel iced coffee and BEC bagel to go. Both really hit the spot. I'd never had Vietnamese coffee and wanted to try it after seeing a documentary on Netflix (sans poison) and while it was extremely sweet (I think I chose regular? I'm not sure how the sweet scale works) it was still really good and exactly what I needed. The BEC was good, although they forgot to toast it and the bacon was a little less cooked for my liking. Would still order both in the future though! read more

Java Loco - 24 oz. Large SeaSalt Vietnamese Coffee (regular sweetness level) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I ordered 2 Vietnamese coffees, the coffee was bad as my daughter and I both got sick. I think due to hot temps maybe coffee went bad or went out of date. Also the sea salt was not good either. The clerk literally made it in a Mintue. Also I payed for less ice which lets me know that the drink is all ice and less coffee. This is not good for customers. I will not go to this Java loco. I gave no rating as I got sick after Drinking the coffee. someone needs to follow up on food and safety guidelines for storage of brewed coffee. read more

I had an issue here a few weeks ago with a drink order and received attitude when I came back to have the drink remade. I just stopped in for my first visit since then and was unable to even complete my order because the guy behind the register refused to work with me. Cannot recommend. Very weak chai! read more

While this Java Loco location has lots of quirky indoor and outdoor seating options, I'm not sure it's worth visiting again. We ordered a Guava Cooler Fruit Tea, a Caramel Frappe, and a Chocolate Croissant. The drinks were just okay; the flavor profiles in both weren't very strong, and you can definitely find tastier options. The chocolate croissant was, unfortunately, just a downright horrible pastry. It was completely covered in chocolate, and yet it tasted nothing like it. It was stale and spongy instead of the standard fluffy and flaky texture. It was clearly not fresh, and as a result, I didn't even want to finish eating the one bite I did have. read more

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I popped in for lunch the other day and got the Gouda gobbler and the Vietnamese iced coffee. The iced coffee was very good. The sandwich was okay. I don't eat mustard or Mayo, and unfortunately there were no other sauce options for me to have on my Sammy. Not a big deal, and not the reason for 3 stars. I ended up knocking to 3 stars because there was just too much on the sandwich for me to enjoy. Especially the cheese - I love cheese, but I ended up having to take about 4 slices off the sandwich to get a good balance between cheese and other stuff. Probably wouldn't return, but if I was around again I would try the boba or get another Vietnamese iced coffee. read more

They have a large coffee, tea, and food menu. I am not an avid coffee drinker, but the mocha chiller was AMAZING, I would say it's the BEST coffee I've ever had! My wife also loved her hot mocha! There was no one else here at 8am on a Sunday, which was very surprising! Can't wait to go back and try more menu items. read more

Java Loco - Mocha Chiller - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Ordered bbq chicken Vietnamese sandwich, specifically asked if this was a bahn mi. He said yes, i assumed it was grilled chicken. After taking a few bites noticed it didnt look like chicken more like sausage. After asking him he said it was ground chicken, did not look or taste appetizing. Even chicken nuggets looked better than this. Returned it didnt get a refund and ordered a breakfast sandwich which tasted good, however i got charged for a BLT instead. Coffee is good customer service is ehh. Hope they improve. read more

Java Loco - Vietnamese sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Awesome coffee shop with plenty of coffee and pastries to choose from. I always get the Java Chiller which is a delicious frozen iced coffee. Added whip this time to add some pizzazz and it did the trick. Also ordered a cinnamon roll and it was delicious, I just wish they would offer to serve it warm. Other than that, this place is always a go to for me when I'm in the area. read more

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I recommend coming in the morning when the pastries are fresh~ By far one of my fave coffee spots tho. You know you're getting good coffee if they are grinding the beans fresh in front of you. I know they have a fusion menu but I always come for an regular latte for a pick me up at the end of a work day haha. Anyways - awesome location because it's near a LIBRARY which is one of the reasons why Ik it's good (the coffee does it's job). Also it's next to a TRADER JOE'S and across from a WHOLE FOODS. read more

Java Loco - Chocolate croissant Cheese danish - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Nice, cute shop with a variety on the menu. We ordered hot boba or "bubble" tea. The tea was good and I liked that it just came with the teabag. If it were solely a boba joint, they'd have batches of tea ready to pour. So it was cool to just have my individual tea and boba as added. My only real critique was that they didn't cut a bigger hole in our cup tops for the boba straws so I ripped one myself. Other than that, the spot itself was a nice spot for a one-on-one hang. There were other people inside doing work or socializing in intimate groups, also. I'd recommend this spot. Sorry I can't comment/review on the food. But as I mentioned, there is a variety on the menu, so why not try it out? read more

I love this place and have been many times. It's smallish on the inside but usually I can find a place. They don't mind if you sit and work, and there are plenty of outlets. Their breakfast sandwiches are great, and cheaper than other coffee shops I sometimes go to for breakfast, making this my go-to spot. Also, they're open late, which is a plus for me as I like a late night place to go and order a smoothie, or a bubble tea, or a tea, and it's not too crowded or noisy at night either. read more

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Very impressed by this quaint little shop. Needed lunch one day and didn't know what to expect from this place. Ordered a Reuben sandwich and it was irresistibly good. Right amount of meat, spread, and pickled goodness! It made me excited to try their other food options. As for my bubble tea, very basic tasting, and wouldn't recommend it. It's tough offering bubble tea when there's so many places now that specialize in it. Be as it may, I would definitely come by again for the food. I'm muy loco for Java Loco! read more

Java Loco - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great service and nice decor. The coffee was ok, nothing really special. It's also a good spot to bring a laptop and get some work done!

This was my 2nd visit. When my husband and I first started dating they didn't have bubble tea and I wasn't a gelato/coffee fan so never wanted to come back. We came here for dessert after eating the crafty crab and I was so excited to see they had bubble tea. I got taro and it was light, creamy and, delicious. The employees are nice and knowledgeable too. I will deff be back read more

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