Take this review with a grain of salt because my wife and I are coffee snobs. If we weren't I would have given 5 stars. I wish I could give 4.5 stars. The ambiance was chill and relax and it has a chill cafe with abundant seating. It felt like being in a cafe in Hawaii. The drinks were great and the pastries had good flavor, but didn't taste very fresh. The speciality late that my wife got was well curated and had flavors that went really well with each other. The only thing that would make this place perfect is better quality coffee although the coffee surpasses any coffee you would get from a chain coffee shop. read more

This is my favorite cafe. Been going here for what seems like forever. Hossam is the best and is always so friendly to me and my family. The food is really good and there is so much to order from! read more

Very cute cafe. I have been here a few times before because I am intrigued by the pet birds they keep here. My order was taken right away as I walked in and they have all of the standard nondairy options. I got a oat milk latte and they made it just right:) I sat by the birds but there are definitely plenty of spaces to eat away from the birds if you do not like birdies. The space is vary large and the sun hits the place very nicely since it's at the corner of a street. They always have nice music as well. The streets outside on ocean are bustling with cars but inside I feel very peaceful. I ended up getting hungry and ordering one of their house special chicken hummus wraps to eat in. The owner (I think) brought my plate to my table and it was plated very nicely. There was plenty of chicken in the wrap and filled me up very well. Not like those wraps with more veg and hardly any meat. If you really like spicy then I would recommend asking for extra hot sauce since it's not very spicy. Overall I really recommend this place for the great service, yummy good quality food and drinks, and the nice ambience. read more

Conveniently located along the busy Ocean Ave so it's easy to spot. Plenty of drinks and foods on the menu for every palate. Customers are polite in keeping the place quiet even when crowded. Newspaper rack for reading materials, plus some outdoor seating, There's nothing like it around the area. Loss of stars for the dirty bathroom (puddling wet floor) on more than one visit, the hit-or-miss friendliness of the staff, the overly anti-Starbucks and "no-cellphone use while ordering" sign (understandable, but still). Next to Walgreens and across from the former public library. Parking directly in front is non-existent. On the side, there are a few metered spots. But, a block away are plenty of residential street parking (2-hr limits during weekdays) so it's all good. Heck, I'm heading over there after yelping this. read more

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Whatever middle aged gentleman, and I use that word loosely, was working at 1pm on 11/16/2024 was one of the rudest customer service experiences I have ever encountered. I am not a person that normally takes time to write bad reviews and I am normally easily impressed because I also work in customer service. I stood at the cash register for 5 minutes AFTER me and the gentleman made eye contact as he saw me come in (I'm assuming it was to finish his conversation with his colleague) after 5 minutes he finally chose to grace me with a stare down contest for what seemed forever. He finally approached me to take my order and as I looked over at the menu to remember the names of my items, he instead takes the orders of two younger children that came out of nowhere. They were children so I was not one to make a big deal, I can be patient enough it just seemed rude to do! Once he finally got back to me I began to tell him my order and before I could finish saying what size I wanted he cut me off and very rudely informed me they only had 20oz (which again was fine, but his tone and mannerisms were a bit shocking) I then told him that was fine. I told him which two smoothies I wanted and again in a rude tone told me to choose a milk I began to ask what options fearing another rude comeback and he rudely told me I needed to make a choice for the smoothies so to hurry up and end our interaction I told him soy. He looked at me and rudely repeated he needed to know what milk for my smoothie so I then had to repeat myself and told him that I already told him I selected soy. He then smiled and shook his head and walked away to make my smoothie I'm assuming. The interaction was so shockingly rude I told him to cancel the whole thing. I WILL NEVER COME BACK TO THIS PLACE AGAIN. I don't know if it's because I didn't come in my Sunday best, the color of my skin, or what the reason for such rudeness was but I will be sure to let everyone I know to never come to this place. DO BETTER WITH THE STAFFING, DON'T WORK IN CUSTOMER SERVICE IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO SPEAK AND DEAL WITH PAYING CUSTOMERS. read more

I was super satisfied with my coffee. I got a hot vanilla latte. I added hazelnut syrup. Everything tasted amazing and felt authentic. I also didn't feel bad or gassy after. It was just really good coffee. Amazing flavors. Super satisfying. I would like to come back! read more

Super cozy!!! Great atmosphere & a great place to get some computer work done! They have wifi and it didn't work for me but my hotspot worked well. I recommend the mexican mocha :) read more

Came here to get a drink. Simply lemonade tasted way off and weird. "Best if used by August 27 2022.

This Place is one of the best places nearby for coffee in the morning! We were visiting from out of town and the vibe and people here are not only very nice but super friendly. I came here just about every day and the coffee was always amazing! Highly recommend and would definitely come back to visit this place! read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Caramel Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Customer service is always so warm and friendly here whenever you step your foot in. I like to try random drinks since they have quite an option to choose from. I personally like their cappuccino and matcha latte just because it's not overly sweet which i love! i have tried their bagel (forgot which) but it was simply good, they give you generous amount of the spread for sure. ha ha.. only downside is that they're a bit pricey, especially in an area full of students. I enjoy the atmosphere here, plenty of space to seat and get some work done (of course not guaranteed depending on the day & how busy it gets).. I usually come here whenever i have classes at City since it's just a walk away rather than staying at the library. also love how bright it gets during the day, a little glim of light doesn't hurt, it actually wakes me up just a bit along with my coffee. read more

Great cafe. Good service , made to order and love the sound of chirping birds in the background! read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Sandwich menu. Amazing breakfast burrito!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I was in need of my Sunday morning Coffee and decided to check this place out. This was my first time here and I ordered a Mexican Mocha after browsing their menu. I was very happy with my choice! The cinnamon worked really well with the chocolate flavor and I would definitely get this drink again! The coffee shop was homey and had a very nice atmosphere. The place was packed when I came and I saw a lot of people doing work. They have a good amount of seating which include tables and sofa couches and I can tell a lot of locals and students come here to chill and do work. The cashier was very nice and answered any questions I had. Besides coffee, they also sell smoothies, baked goods, bagels, sandwiches, Mediterranean foods and other specials. Would definitely come back if I'm in the area. read more

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I love coming here to do some work online. They have a great menu selection to choose from. I usually get the White Chocolate Mocha with a breakfast bagel. Peaceful atmosphere with parakeets chirping in the background. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - English Muffin with Egg and Cheese Colombian Cofee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hasam and Christina are my two favorite people in SF, if you're in Lakeview you must go here. Food and smoothies (chunky monkey) are delicious, and more importantly, Hasam (the owner) and Christina are amazing people. Always made me feel welcome and coffee+their company was the best way to start my day. The interior is beautiful as well, a great place to get some work done. Must-haves: chunky monkey, iced latte, breakfast burrito (with turkey bacon!) read more

I enjoy their iced lattes in the morning normally. This one time I decided to be adventurous to try their rose latte, that was my mistake. It's just a preference thing, I love the smell and dislike the taste. It just reminds me of soap. If you like rose flavor, please don't let me deter you, and if not regular lattes or any other coffee drinks taste fine :D read more

I like this place for its fast service and relatively spacious vibe... but that's $10 for a bagel, y'all. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Expensive breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is a convenient location to grab a bite, study, or get coffee/tea with a friend. I stopped by with my friend to split the herb-roasted chicken sandwich with avocado. The chicken was great, but the avocado had a chewy texture and definitely did not taste like any avocado I had tasted. Next time I would opt for getting it without avocado. They have a ton of pastries (Mexican wedding cookies, almond halva, baklava, pumpkin bread, etc...). Next time I will be back for one of these =). read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Roasted herb chicken sandwich (avocado, red onions, tomato, and lettuce) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love the place- it's been regular stop point for coffee and breakfast, good service -very warm

The customer service is HORRIBLE. The man with the accent and glasses is sooo RUDE. He's rude to customers and to other employees. I really wanted to like this place because i love the coffee here but i don't pay for the attitude and sass that comes with my drink. I once ordered a "iced" rose latte. I clearly heard the lady at the register tell this man it was "iced". When I received my "hot" rose latte, I kindly requested for the man to remake. He yelled at his employee in front of me for not telling him it was "iced". I felt so bad for her. I told him she in fact did tell him it was "iced" and maybe he just missed it because it was loud. He then said that I was wrong and that she needs to learn how to do her job correctly. After only pouring my drink over ice instead of remaking it, he slammed my drink on the counter. When I kindly requested he make it correctly, he was furious and mumbled under his breath....i've come back a few times but I can't stand him being rude. I won't be coming anymore. read more

This place is underrated! I freaking love this place!! Great chill place to go and read or get some work done. Pretty much has it all. GREAT AMBIANCE and lighting that is hard to find these days (old building, lots of plants, huge windows, old rustic wooden tables and chairs, pretty cool art, good, chill music) the coffee is good and the service is friendly, depending who you get. Haven't tried much of the food, and doesn't look like amazing quality probably, but it's cool they have so much to choose from. Honestly my favorite coffee shop I've found in the bay. read more

I frequent this coffee shop. It's good, having food, drinks ( including coffee) and a good atmosphere. Thanks Java on Ocean Ave. you're a winner. read more

These people are so friendly, the shop is airy and colorful and uplifting. The coffee good and strong, and there's an abundance of yummy and healthy baked goods. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Exterior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Java on Ocean is my go-to for meeting friends over coffee and light meals. I appreciate the friendly people, tasty food and drinks, reliable Wi-Fi, and listening to the pet birds sing. read more

Great place highly recommended, only thing bad is there a little overpriced but if you just getting some coffee then it's a great place to go. I go to school very close so it's very convenient, great food, great atmosphere, and all the workers are super nice and I absolutely LOVE there zebra oat milk mocha! read more

I love this place! Great smoothies, great coffee, and my favorite thing to get for lunch is the veggie falafel wrap with hot sauce! Quick service and friendly staff! read more

this cafe is my all time favourite spot to study at ! The store atmosphere is so well maintained and calming. The coffee is beautifully handcrafted as well as their food! The baristas here are so kind and lively and bubbly and I feel so happy to have this spot near my house so I can always stop by to sit and study for a good couple of hours or even sit and drink my coffee while I watch YouTube! Thanks java on ocean for always being so sweet to me and my feline friend who comes along with me everywhere this is mine and her favourite spot! read more

Java is my favorite coffee house in San Francisco! I love the artwork, cozy vibes, birds, plants, and the very kind owner named Hossam. When I went on a weekend evening, there was beautiful live music. I often go to Java to study or catch up with friends. I ordered a matcha green tea latte and a sweet tooth bagel (the bagel has sliced bananas, halva, honey, and cheese) and they were both delicious! There are a lot of food and drink options and strong WiFi. I would highly recommend going if you're looking for a local coffee shop! read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Matcha green tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here several years back to get some work done. The coffee has always been consistently good and the pastries and food were fine too. Just a nice laid back location to get studying done. I would come back again soon but haven't really felt comfortable/safe enough to do that again. Who knows, maybe in a few months when all of this is over I can come back and just sip on coffee and get work done! read more

Not happy. I wanted to order over the phone but they didn't pick up. So I put in my order via grubhub. Went there to pick up my order an hour later. Status meter said my order was ready. But... My food was not ready! The place was not busy when I walked in. I asked how long before it is ready? Was told five minutes. They made it in 3 minutes. The employee there said sometimes they are busy so they don't pick up the phone. But next time if I want to check on my order, I can call. What the heck? I'm mad because they can make food in 3 minutes but can't make my order placed over an hour ago. I'm mad because they made my order in 3 minutes but still messed up my order. I'm very dissatisfied. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Roast beef sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

I found this cafe on my way to Whole Foods on Ocean Av.e. This place is surprisingly big with variety of seats available. ( sofa, chairs, coffee table, etc...) Ordered bagel with cucumber tomato and cream cheese wand Chai Mocha for almost $10 which I don't find it worth the pennies to be honest. The decor is sort of out dated and the music sounds really unique with West Asian style around it. Lighting is good and it's nice to be able sit on a sofa doing this review. If you can't find parking on Ocean Ave, try to do park in front of Walgreen. Be careful with the time you park there since they are keeping an eye for it. read more

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Really nice staff-- cute birds, low key vibe, food, coffee, diverse crowd of customers (not all students like the Philz a couple blocks down). What more can I ask for? read more

I haven't tried your food, but seriously, a cappuccino I ordered was the Best in the city. This is official now. Thank you, man. You told me it was great on accident hahahaha! read more

THIS PLACE IS TOO CUTE. I love the pastries that they sell, however i was not quite fond of the drink i ordered (The Mocha Blend) because it wa not sweet at all considering it had ice cream, chocolate, with espresso but eh it is okay. That was just one item compared to the other drinks or foods i need or plan to try haha. The seating is so cute, it ranges from couches, round tables for like a group, or a 2 seater for you and another person. The prices are a TAD bit overpriced. (My small drink was 4.50 fyi) It is cute because they also have a cage of a real cute bird chillin with customers in the couch area but it is not like the bird is too disturbing. Their are also food platters like falafels, wraps, breakfast burritos, bagel sandwiches...however, i have not yet tried it. The bathroom however throws me off. I definitely give them a poor rating for their cleanliness and lack of supplies in the bathroom. Other than that, i definitely would go here again with a friend(s) or even by myself. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - The Mocha Blend and a Lemon Poppy Seed Pastry Rate on Mocha Blend: 4/10 Rate on Lemon Poppy Seed Pastry: 7/10 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

3.5 Stars + Free Wi-fi + Accepts Credit Cards (with min. purchase) + Reasonable Prices + Great selection of baked treats - Music was too loud Java on Ocean Coffee House is a great spot to study if you're looking for a place with free internet access. I normally come here after my work out at the gym. The cafe is spacious. It has many seatings available and enough outlets for just about every table. Don't have a laptop? Not a problem. There are laptops here you could use. Food wise, I've only tried their sandwiches. I had the Pastrami Sandwich last time. Its pastrami, lettuce, tomatoes, bean sprouts (?), onions, and mustard on a Dutch roll. It's a pretty healthy sandwich I'd say. The pastrami was a tad dry. Portion size is a bit smaller than the norm. Not sure if I'd order this again =/ They also have a pretty huge selection of baked goods on the counter. I have yet to try any of them yet but the red velvet cakes look pretty darn good. I might skip the sandwich and opt for a cake next time. read more

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This is a great place to relax and have a strong coffee. Hossam, the owner, is very nice and makes you feel welcome each time you walk in. The place is super cozy with grungy sofas, worn out armchairs, and wooden cafe tables sprinkled with students, 24 Fitnessers, regulars, and locals. They have a wireless setup and computers if you fancy. Loads of bottled drinks to try, great snacks, excellent mediterranean dishes and they cater also. I don't have anything against birds as pets but the two chirping prisioners might be better left at home. Other than that, the decor is hodge podge multicultural with artifacts from Egypt, South America, Middle East, Thailand, and last weeks yard sale. It's very relaxing and easy to strike up conversation. Parking is difficult unless you go to Walgreens next door for a quick whatever and sneak a coffee. Just tell the guy watching the lot, he's cool. Tell Hossam, James sent ya. read more

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I have an accent. The guy at the front desk. knows what I want, still trying to correct me in a silly way. When I was ordering, he was working on something else and he got one other order. There is a $5 minimum payment with card. So I had to buy a small piece of wrapped cake for $3.50 to use my card. He didn't even bother to give me a plate. (You know how it is like) If you hate rude people and don't want deal with them at the beginning of your day, stay away from this one. This said, I like the 'place'. It is cozy and has a modern Islamic design. Nice classical music is playing. It has sofa, fan and sunlight. Still one star. Your choice! read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good matcha latte that actually has that matcha powder taste with sweet, half, and unsweetened options, nice owners (or staff?). Yummy cookies. Lots of tables and outlets (but crowded on Sunday at 12:30 pm). I really like this place. $5 min credit card, not hard to reach if you get a non-basic drink (small latte is enough). read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - Ginger cookie! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The place is super cute and not too busy in the mornings. The lady on the register isn't too personable, BUT they make up for it by having the BEST chai lattes and fabulous breakfast options. 10/10 would recommend! It's been my boyfriend and I's go-to since we moved here. read more

This is what a real community coffee shop feels like. The baristas are all extremely welcoming, very open with recommendations and encouraging you to try the latest creative coffee specials they have. The desserts are amazing (those mini cinnamon rolls are addicting enough that I think I ate enough of them to make a full cinnamon roll), and they have a nice selection of breakfast and lunch sandwiches that aren't too huge with good hummus and veggie flavors. Most of all I really appreciate the ambiance. You'll see people having conversations, people working on their laptops with good Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets, even a corner with several birds to keep you company if your mind wanders. It's large and airy, and a great place to get some work done or some people watching done on an afternoon with friendly staff. read more

Java On Ocean Coffee House - The birding corner as I call it, with with the very chirpy residents of the cafe. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - San Francisco, California

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When I imagine a neighborhood coffeehouse, this is exactly what I see. There are always people here, doing homework, surfing the net, talking, slugging back coffee, stuffing down tasty sandwiches. The atmosphere is comfortable and the staff is friendly. The coffee ain't half bad either. read more