Good drinks, friendly service, and cute spot! This is a good space for a date or to hang out with friends. The cafe is spacious with lots of comfortable seating options. I'll definitely be visiting again. read more

Java Loco - Mt Vernon - New Year's Day! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I got their matcha milk bubble tea from here and it was amazing! Usually not well known brands do bubble tea very bad, but the boba here was perfectly chewy and sweet. The matcha milk itself was a litttle bit too sweet, so maybe next time i'll ask for less sweetness. My favorite place to go for boba is Kung Fu Tea and Gongcha but it's hard to find places like that near me. I give java loco a 9.5/10! Ps. the place was beautiful inside also, I hope they stay here forever! read more

Java Loco - Mt Vernon - Matcha milk w/boba - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I was in the area and needed a pick-me up coffee. I ordered a cappuccino. Service was great and the place had a nice vibe. Prices are very reasonable. read more

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If you don't love boba, they have other stuff so don't be fooled. I got the Sea Salt Vietnamese Coffee and it was awesome. Also have had several bobas (milk teas and fruit ones) as well as smoothies. Make SURE to specify sweetness though because goodness it is SWEEEET if you don't. Their food is average read more

Java Loco - Mt Vernon - Sea Salt Vietnamese Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

We wanted a couple of coffees/afternoon pickmeups when we were in the Alexandria/Mount Vernon area a few weeks ago. We found Java Loco on Yelp. It offers bubble teas and food and coffees. We stopped by and while the place itself was nice enough and the coffees fine when we got them - it was such a long wait for our coffees that I can't recommend it as a place to stop for a quick coffee. I think they were probably bogged down with bubble tea and food orders (probably some for takeout or delivery?), but it was a really long wait for just two coffees. I wouldn't go again for coffee unless I have plenty of time to sit and wait, but I would go back and try their bubble teas. read more

While the food and drinks are good, I wasn't quite pleased with the service. I've been there a few times and the service was good however this once incident didn't sit right with me. My partner and I decided to get our drinks from another place and food here with the intent to sit down and eat here. The problem with this is that they didn't tell me until after I paid for my food that they didn't allow outside food. I found that very scummy because had we known that, we would've left... read more

I tried 3 different drinks, and they were wonderful. Definitely will come back. A little suggestion for the employee is to keep the gossip talks a little softer. read more

This place is usually great, but not today. Normally when i come in there are two people working the front, and 2-3 customers. Drinks are made and you get out the door in a couple of minutes. Today i went in and they had 4 people working and a total of 6 orders in front of me. In 15 min they put out 2 orders (5 drinks). It was total chaos behind the counter. One person was taking orders, two were looking at tickets walking back and forth picking stuff up and putting it down, but not actually doing anything.It was clear they were overwhelmed to the point they didn't know what to do, and were panicking. They needed some leadership tonight. Someone to take charge and give each individual guidance and direction on which ticket to focus on and keep things moving. After 15 min, i got a refund and left. read more

Pros: nice decor. Clean and decent looking. The drinks are decent for the price. I got a sea salt Vietnamese coffee. It's alright. $6 for a special drink is typical in the DMV area, but it's not that special. However, it's not bad. Cons: the banh mi - Vietnamese sandwich is probably the worst banh mi you can find in the DMV. It's so freaking expensive for the quality. $9.25 for a small size banh mi. I picked bacon. They gave me 2 pieces of bacon. The bread is stale. Very little of veggies and pickle daikon. Extremely disappointed. The Desserts are boring and have the looks of baked goods in 7 Eleven. Overall, it will do well in the DMV for typical white/ Non Asian with no taste. The clean cut look will draw in young clueless customers that just want to try something that look culture from the outside, but has the quality of the food that people can easily find in Costco or Restaurant Depots. read more

I love coming here for drinks they are really good. I love the Vietnamese coffee it's my favorite. read more

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

The location is new, so it's possible that they're still working out some of the kinks. The first time we went, we ordered coffee and a sandwich. The sandwich took an inordinate amount of time to come out (close to 30 minutes!) and had mayo in it (we specifically asked, to make sure it didn't). The next few times it got progressively better, though. We now go weekly. The quality of the food and the drinks is really good, but the coffee is where, I think, they really shine. I actually look forward to my weekly Vietnamese seasalt cream coffee (PS: the menu only shows it as an iced drink, but they can make it hot, too, and it's even better!) read more

It's so nice to have a boba place on Richmond highway now! I'm excited to return here next time. The boba was very tasty. It's very modern as well. Will be coming back! read more

Came here to try their milk tea and got 1 iced Ocha with regular sweetness, and 1 iced Ocha with 50% sweetness. The regular sweetness was a bit too sweet for me, so I would bring it down to 75% next time but still good. Nothing crazy about this tea, but does the job in you're in the area. read more

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Hands down best bubble tea I have found in the area! They have an oat non-dairy option, delicious pastries and they have honey bubbles that make their tapioca amazing! The rose milk tea is my absolute FAVORITE! read more

Java Loco - Mt Vernon - Rose milk tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Great way to get away from big coffee! Nice selection from tea, lattes and smoothies. They even make sandwiches. read more

Java Loco - Mt Vernon - The counter and menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The inside of this location looks beautiful! I haven't tried any of their food but the drink menu has lots of options & everything I've tried is delicious. read more

My anericano was good. However, i was very disappointed w how dirty it was. I love small biz but i will go to the national biz diwn the street tomorrow. :( read more

Definitely one of my fav places. Plenty of parking, easy to locate, outdoor seating, great bubble tea!!! I like their smoothies and Ocha guava cooler too. Good service. read more

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Java loco has amazing coffee, especially their Vietnamese coffee, best I've ever had! The decor is pretty nice, shears relatively clean too. Unfortunately the service is poor at best. Weekend staff does not communicate hello, goodbye, you're welcome, what would you like you to have, or common decency/curtesies you expect at similar places of business. Due to repeated unpleasant experiences and not feeling welcomed, I no longer go to this store. Really hope things change with staff and many others don't have to experience interactions as such. read more

Nice ambiance and feeling but the deserts are way to overpriced, I recommend lowering prices to have better customer satisfaction

Staff sucks. They just look at you like you just landed from outer space when you ask a simple question. Coffee was average, nothing special. read more

Tried again a few nights ago...walked in and said hello to the young man and woman behind the counter and received blank stares. I asked if I could order a tea and could they add boba to it, to which I received a snappy "we're out of boba." It was still 45 minutes to closing and no apologies about being out of product. Ok..."thanks anyway". I walked out and won't return this time. Please train your employees on customer service skills, they're rude as hell. read more

I love the chicken meatball sub and the Gouda gobbler so much . They are so delicious and now that I'm moving! I tried the coffee cake and it was so delicious too. The staff is so friendly and nice here read more

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Great drinks! The service is great! Their selection is very good. They complete our orders very quickly.

I came there and I was greeted by a younger Asian girl and she was really unhappy and not welcoming. The coffee was great but the Asian girl was really unhappy being there. read more

I do miss having a Starbucks here :( but it's nice that a new spot has opened up. The employee who took our order at the counter was nice and informative and I enjoyed our drinks (honeydew milk tea with 1/2 and 1/2 honey boba and mango jelly and the mango tea with lychee jelly...this one had a specific name but I don't recall, both cold at 25% sweetness). We didn't get any food but the pastries looked like something I would pass on. I might try a sandwich sometime but the Vietnamese baguette section was confusing to me - it seemed like all the components of a Bahn Mi but with none of the options that would actually make it one...it would be nice if they would add it to their menu, but even then $10 for a bahn mi is expensive. While employees wore them, they do not require masks (at a time when most places do) read more

Great place to go for coffee,tea and many good food items.We enjoy this shop often.Always a great experience.

I was so excited to have some thing like a Boba place nearby and what a let down I get it they're trying to make a trendy spot but when you work around food please tie your hair! It was disgusting when I found a hair in my smoothie!! Unfortunately I will not be visiting this spot anymore! That is just the nastiest thing when you fine hair in your food or in your drinks and it could've been prevented by tying your hair! Also don't look so sad working say hello to the customers pretend that you're happy because the employees look miserable I get it they're young but come on! read more

Cute place to pick up some pastries, breakfast, or teas/coffee. I've always had good experiences here.

Great boba drinks, milk tea, and other good stuff. My favorite is the Việt ice coffee, medium ice, no mil foam. Gives u that boost for a hard work day, especially in the hospital. read more

Our whole family adores Java Loco. Their boba is always nice instead of overcooked or crunchy like you get some places. They're willing to modify drinks (the toddler wanted a coffee drink and we managed to find her something without caffeine that made her feel like she had equal rights as the siblings and parents) and their breakfast bagels are phenomenal. read more

Great local place .. friendly staff and food was also excellent . Would highly recommend you stop in if you are in the area

Whew-- this place makes GREAT bubble tea. I had the Rose tea and loved it-- the flavor was perfect, and the lychee boba was a nice flavor kick. ( So I love rose flavored items-- think middle eastern desserts-- but if you aren't a fan of rose, then don't get this, of course.) I also tried the lavender and mango milk bubble tea and both were fantastic. The lavender flavor is very subtle but good. The mango wasn't at all powdery or gritty like other places. Probably the best bubble tea I've had in the DMV! read more

The smoothie was great and the coffee was also good! There were little to no people in there, (we went early) but the atmosphere was really cute! read more

I went to Java Loco because of a recommendation a friend gave about this place. I love bubble tea so I was excited to try other locations. However when I entered there, the guy at the counter was just not welcoming. I work with customers and when a customer walks up to me, I will always say hi, how can I get or get you? But for him it's nothing and when he was taking my order, he didn't seem like he was interested for be there. I placed my order and waited but he didn't tell me where to wait so I sat down and waited. So when all my drinks was ready, he just snapped his finger at me... very disrespectful. Snapping should not be done to customer nor workers. We are blessed with mouths, let's verbalize it. Anywho, I dropped it since it's nothing serious to comment on. But hear this. Mind you, I ordered 5 drinks... my drinks wasn't even placed in a cup holder or bag. He just left it on the counter for me to pick up all 5 drinks with 2 hands that I was born with... had to up my voice and tell them to give me a cup holder and thank them for their service. Wouldn't go again. The place is nice but that guy wasn't. read more

Decided to try them out again about 4 months since my last visit. Nothing has changed. I came in when there were 2 other guests there. I ordered a toasted everything bagel with cream cheese and I didn't get it for TWENTY minutes. I just don't understand. read more

Java Loco - Mt Vernon - Greasy paper that held my sandwich. There is a POOL of grease! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

I've only been there 3 times but I'm Sold. Beautiful on the inside. The boba tea is great. The tuna is great. I'm Hooked. read more

This place is my go to coffee shop. They never disappoint! Not a huge fan of the seating and layout but overall great experience.

Nice place. We enjoyed our lychee lover and rose imperial bubble tea drinks. The rose milk tea drink was tasty with a noticeable rose flavor. 75% sweetness is probably sweet enough for most. Would go back again. read more

I just started coming here and I really thought I would like them. However - I notified the staff I had a banana allergy and they both said to me that they wouldn't accommodate it and only the manager could do that. I've come here three times this week and all three times the employees accommodated me by making my smoothie in a separate blender but today they said they don't do that. This is discriminatory and after today I absolutely will not return. It's a really simply request that other employees have accommodated before. Absolutely horrible customer service. I'm really disappointed and have no intention of supporting them after today. read more