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    Java Loco - Falls Church

    3.9 (70 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Bonnie T.

    I don't love this place nor do I hate it. I've visited this cafe 3x and all those times were just okay. First visit, got something very basic. Iced coffee. I wouldn't say I'm a fan of it but they were just okay. Got a sandwich that day as well. Second visit, got a matcha latte and wow... I should've known I would not like it. Barely any matcha taste and was just bland. Disappointing. Third visit, just waiting for my car to finish servicing so I came in to grab an iced americano. That was not good at all. The cafe itself is decorated very cute and I love the vibes of the place. However... I feel disappointed every visit so I'm not sure if I'd come back here again.

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    Lynda D.

    One of my favorite cafes close to home. I always get one of the iced signature lattes and they don't disappoint. I usually get the Irish Cream Brulee Latte or the Caramel Haze because I love the cold foam.Reasonably priced compared to getting coffee from a well known chain. Boba drinks are also fairly decent too and the tapioca topping tastes fresh. Food price seems a little pricey for breakfast. The interior inside is very cozy and well decorated with plenty of seating. I've only ever came during the mornings and there usually aren't a lot of people here. Friendly and fast service this is a spot I keep coming back to.

    Samina M.

    Java Loco is a serene, vibey cafe in Falls Church! I visited on a rainy day after touring properties with my siblings and was drawn to their extensive drink menu. The ambiance is a lovely aesthetic of exposed brick, whicker seats, and lots of green plants positioned all around the cafe. Very spacious, has plenty of outlets, and is quite quiet with classical music in the background. I could see this as a great spot to get some work done or catch up with friends and family! I got the large Matcha Seasalt Foam with Honey Boba - a semi-sweet tea with a creamy milk top. I enjoyed the light saltiness and thought the matcha was refreshing. It is oftentimes difficult for iced matcha to not be chunky, but Java Loco's was smooth and flavorful. The honey-soaked boba was tasty and a bit on the tougher side. With only a two person staff, the drinks take a bit longer to make if you want something more elaborate. However, they did a great job and it's evident they took their time. This boba is a bit on the pricey side, but it is worth visiting for the ambiance. If I'm ever back in the area, I'm intrigued to try their coffee and sandwiches. Overall, a fun visit to a local Falls Church spot!

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    Jen R.

    Got a Viet coffee per everyone's recommendation with a lox for breakfast. The Viet coffee was a bit on the heavier side which I'm not totally used to. The food and drink was good, but nothing to write home about. The everything bagel that the lox came on was soft, wasn't very flavorful but the cured salmon was just fine. Again, it was good but nothing special. Great ambiance and friendly staff - I always appreciate a shop that knows their manners! Kudos to management for making this a priority. Glad I swung by but don't think I will go out of my way to come here in the future.

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    Serena X.

    Had a matcha latte - it was PIPPING hot for the first 20 minutes, but tasted pretty standard. This cafe has plenty of seating, good wifi, and light music playing.

    Christina V.

    For my study sesh at the library tried the Vietnamese iced coffee with sea salt cream! The bubbles are very chewy and tasty, and I always love shaking my drink and watching the foam and drink mix! I asked for half sweet and it was no problem! Next time I will ask for extra ice and maybe 25/30% sweet.

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    Tom M.

    First, please understand this rating is based on my limited experience and will certainly look forward to going back and having a broader perspective. I found the place really neat and clean - 5 star, parking is horrible with a busy trader joe's next door (probably why it's the 3rd coffee place in this location) - 1star, very cool menu with some neat sounding breakfast/sandwich options (though no food this trip for me), service was friendly and efficient - 4 stars, the lavender latte was disappointing (maybe that's on me, but not at all as good as others I have had elsewhere) - 2 stars. Let's see what the next trip provides, but it won't be during peak times because parking is stressful!

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    Jesse C.

    Nice place to grab a snack and get some coffee or shakes. Very homey feel to this place and I wouldn't mind studying here. Lots of food choices ranging from sandwiches to pastries.

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    Sophie U.

    *Review based on Vietnamese coffee only* Went to that area looking for Peet's, so my first mistake was probably walking into this coffee shop despite it not being what I expected it to be. Second mistake was ordering the Vietnamese coffee. Save yourself the $6.50 and just make it yourself at home -- it might actually taste like a proper Viet coffee if you know what you're doing. Given how quickly it was ready, chances are this is pre-made. Taste has an ever-so-slight hint of chocolate and lacks the distinct flavor of condensed milk. It's not bad at all, but it's also not Vietnamese coffee. Service at the counter was super friendly.

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    Nice place to sit and relax and great coffee. It's my favorite place to have my Toffee nut crunch latte.

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    Great latte in town with great atmosphere in store. Service is fast and you can tell they use good coffee beans.

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    The lavender latte with espresso was delish! The chocolate croissants were stale and difficult to swalllw. 2 bites before we tossed them

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    Just so so.... They don't really know how to make latte. It is more like coffee. The place is in good location

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    4.1
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    1.2 mi
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    Best Buns 5 We've…read morebeen to Best Buns several times over the years, but somehow I've never gotten around to writing a review. Since we were back in the area for a DMV for a brief visit we knew exactly where we were stopping before heading to the airport. Hubs ordered his usual sausage, egg and cheese sandwich , and I ordered the bacon egg and cheese breakfast sandwich along with an iced mocha. I had completely forgotten they have a Starbucks on-site with a limited menu. Of course, I couldn't leave without grabbing a cookie and a chocolate croissant for later. The food arrived fresh, hot, and exactly as expected. The staff is always friendly and personable. You see professionals, students and the locals coming in and out, but there is seating available. Conversations are at a minimum and despite the attached restaurant you can still hear yourself and the other person without yelling. One thing I appreciate about Best Buns is the consistency. Whether it's been months or years between visits, the quality never seems to change. The sandwiches are flavorful, the ingredients taste fresh, and nothing feels like it was sitting around waiting to be reheated. Everything is prepared to order, and you can taste the difference. My sandwich disappeared one bite at a time, and Hubs completely demolished his croissant sandwich without hesitation. That's usually all the confirmation I need. Some restaurants are good. Some are memorable, but there are the places that become part of your routine whenever you're back in town. Best Buns has earned that status for us. Five stars earned! Consistently fresh. Consistently delicious. We'll be dropping in on another turn and burn later this month...

    Nice cafe with good sandwiches, hand-cut fries, baked goods, lemonade. There's plenty of indoor…read moreseating with some outdoor seating, and a good, casual brunch spot for hubby and kids. The Avocado Toast with egg was good, but nothing particularly special. I enjoyed the English Sourdough bread and bought a loaf of it. We devoured the hand-cut fries. The 4 bite-size Ozzie Rolls were fun to try. The Chocolate Espresso Chew Cookie was moist and fudgey, sweet ending to our meal! Plain Croissant was standard. The Pink Drink with housemade syrup, coconut milk and strawberries was refreshing and tasty. It was my pick from the Strawberry Lemonade and Dragon fruit Lemonade. The Lemonades were a bit too sweet. I ordered the food to dine in and it was packaged to go. I wish the food could be prepared for dining in. It's a pet peeve of mine to see all of the grease oozing out of fries in a brown bag. There were also Styrofoam plates and plastic straws, wish there were more environmental-friendly products. Might be back for brunch if there's a dine-in option.

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    Grab our sandwiches and cookies for your next picnic
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