Such a cute cafe! Some of the best chai in the city. Come around 10 for a shorter line.

Java On Ocean Coffee House is cool spot to relax and unwind with a cup of coffee and a quick bite. Menu is comprised of the typical coffee house items: assorted coffee drinks, fresh pastries, and so on. Also offered are made to order bites and drinks: smoothies, sandwiches, etc. Their smoothies are refreshing and taste very fresh. I highly recommend them! They do advertise a Daily Soup, which is always awesome in the typical SF weather; however, I've had instances where they don't offer it and it has been disappointing. The inside is filled with a lot of seating and tables and they're spacious enough to get work done comfortably and it's great for meeting up with friends too! Also, note the birds in the back. They're adorable and such a unique and colorful touch that surely brings more life to this already lively spot. This coffee house is right in front of Ocean Avenue, so there tends to be a lot of traffic passing by, which can be loud and distracting. So keep this in mind if you're looking for a very quiet spot to get some work done. But overall, an awesome place that I'd like to frequent. read more

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Excellent white Mocha. I've had a string of bad mochas in the city but this one tasted right. It took less than 2 minutes to get my drink. The interior is really calming and inviting many plants throughout. My new favorite spot in the west side of the city. read more

Wonderful locally-owned corner café with a varied menu of sandwiches, bagels & salads, including some tasty vegetarian plates. I've had the portobello sandwich twice--with a light dressing, lettuce, tomato and a dusting of dill--and it hits the spot! Airy seating indoors and several tables along the sidewalks make for comfortable dining. Staff are very friendly and have created an assortment of unique espresso drinks that will intrigue the adventurous coffee enthusiast. "Cafe Borgia" and "Zebra Oat Mocha" are examples that we've enjoyed. read more

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Another one star due to the owner's abrasive response to my comment below. "A service you don't even charge for"?!?! Seriously dude? It's 2025, cafes have Wifi. This isn't an "Internet cafe". Do you live in 1995? Spent many years living in South Africa, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico -- cafes there all have better WiFi than your San Francisco spot. I'm a native to the neighborhood, don't shit on me. Show respect to locals, take feedback and constructive criticism with poise, and yes - when I pay $15 for a sandwich I expect the WiFi to freaking work. read more

The staff is rude. I ordered a iced hazelnut latte with an egg & cheese bagel. There was a girl and man working there. They kept calling out the latte and I figured it was mine when I asked the girl if this was my hazelnut latte she said rudely " no one even ordered hazelnut" so I kept waiting. But finally I just got up and got it because I knew it was mine and yes it was a hazelnut latte. The man was calling out my egg and cheese bagel and when I go to get it he snatched the plate and said " this isn't yours" very rudely it made me uncomfortable. I kept waiting and watching him call out my exact order. I finally just went and told him I ordered that and he handed it to me with attitude. I won't be coming back here anymore, which sucks bc I did like this place but they made me feel super uncomfortable):. It was the two people working sat am the girl with glasses and the man who was making the food. read more

When I treat myself to a morning matcha, I'm greeted so kindly by Hasam. Thank you for starting the day off so nicely with a great cup of matcha and a warm smile. read more

I came here on a regular Sunday morning, very hungry, and was not disappointed. The price point was good, the panini was amazing and made by the owner. It's a great place to visit and I will be returning again! read more

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This place is really a good coffee environment! The staff Christina and Hasam are some of the friendliest peeps at this coffee shop! I'm a student at SFSU and this would always be my go-to if want to study or get on zoom call, or when I get sick of the library at SFSU. The food here are hella bussin and would serve up some really good coffee like my fav 'Mexican Oatmilk Mocha'. There would be bird cages so I would always be satisfied just seeing birds. Highly recommended for a study place, coffee, or if you trynna get some good food read more

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The food and environment is lovely in here, and the coffee is pretty good!! The only reason for not getting 5 stars is that everytime I come in, the owner (im assuming) is very cold and kind of rude. I'm sure it's stressful to run a cafe, especially in San Francisco, so I don't blame him, but yeah the customer service is the only thing that isn't great at this place. read more

This shop is amazing!! I'm from LA but this is definitely the most beautiful coffee shop I've been to. Plants everywhere and celling high windows. I had matcha which was great and avocado toast on a bagel which also impressed me. I did work for a few hours, there's fast wifi and relaxing study music. Wonderful customer service, the two people working were very nice. I recommend Java to everyone :) read more

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Moved back into the area and decided to try Java again since it's been years. My husband had ordered a pastrami sandwich and I got a garlic bagel with cream cheese add bacon and a hazelnut mocha cold brew coffee. It came it to $32. Pretty steep in price. I was hoping the food would be really good for that price and big line of people waiting to order. Husband said the sandwich had a sweet after taste and that he wasn't a fan. Gave the sandwich a 4/10. My bagel was really doughy and soggy :( but I did enjoy the crispy bacon and they definitely did not skimp out on the bacon. My coffee was pretty bitter and all the syrup was stuck to the bottom of the cup but once I went up to the counter to ask for a bigger cup to transfer my coffee over too, it wasn't so bad once I had shaken it up. I don't think I'll come back for the food but definitely want to try other drinks on their menu. read more

I tried the new avocado sundried toast and OMG SO TASTY!! It was the perfect mid morning snack before a late lunch. Light but filling and all of the ingredients were super fresh. I don't normally like sprouts but the whole thing with sprouts and cucumbers are to die for! Def check it out. read more

Open on Christmas Day! Lovely ambiance, little singing bird in the background, beautiful light coming through floor to ceiling windows. What a beautiful coffee shop! The barista was amazing . Thank you Java on ocean read more

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Great coffee and fast service. Staff are pleasant and friendly. I enjoy coming here for my latte each Sunday morning. read more

Good tasting coffee. A friend recommended this place and I gave it a try. Price is reasonable and same as any other coffee shop! They have many food options as well. Friendly Staff and a nice place to sit and do some work! read more

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I don't wanna lose this gem of a place. They currently have some outdoor tables/seating. In the before-times, JoO has super comfy & varied seating from wooden chairs, to sofas, to wingback plush chairs. The chirping of the birds with the whoosh noises of the espresso machine are the perfect white noise for studying , getting work done. The baristas are friendly. The coffee and espresso are excellent. I recommend the breakfast burrito and the chicken hummus wrap. Please support Java. Choose it over Starfucks. read more

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the atmosphere is nice and so is the staff. i understand charging extra for plant based milks, most places to do. but why do they charge extra 75 cents to make the drink i ordered iced (matcha latte). i never experienced that before, and for that reasoning i probably won't come back. read more

I came in on the evening of the 28th, perhaps an hour or so before closing. To sum up the experience: my apple cider was disgusting and the service was awful. When I walked in, I greeted the barista who stared at me but did not respond. I know he heard me because he was looking right at me, and I was quite loud. To be honest, poor dude looked like he absolutely hated his life. Anyway, I was just waiting for my partner to pick me up for dinner so I stopped by the cafe to wait with a small drink. I noticed that he used Mott's apple juice to make the cider, and the resulting drink was way too sugary and artificial tasting. It was so gross that I just threw it out after attempting more sips than necessary. Concentrate *bleh* When the sever handed me the drink, I said thank you: once again, no response or acknowledgment from him. The cafe was full of other people working on their laptops, meeting with friends - I wasn't the only person in there before closing, and my order was simple (apparently, "spiced" and microwaved Mott's apple juice). I live in the neighborhood, and no one I know really goes here - but now I'm going to actively suggest skipping the place. read more

Always enjoy coming here for a chill time. Good food, good coffee and a comfortable space for my introverted self to sit and read. read more

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Offbeat little place in a great location with excellent coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating. I'd go back just to get one of their specially decorated coffee cups. Love the succulents in planters. read more

i absolutely love this place. the smoothies are amazing, try the ocean breeze and the raspberry romance!! and the twin peaks bagel is so good! the owner, forgive me I am blanking on his name, is so kind and friendly! read more

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My husband and I checked this cafe out for the first time today while out exploring different neighborhoods. The service was friendly and the drinks we got were great! I had a lavender oatmilk latte and my husband had a hot chocolate; definitely one of the best hot chocolates I've tried in a while and the latte was seriously delicious! We also had some tasty baked goods. The overall vibe was a cozy neighborhood cafe ( with a good amount of space). Reminded us of old school San Francisco. read more

Honestly, I came here only for convenience, I would drive here almost every morning for coffee. But after my last visit I will never again will come here!!The owner Hasam or whatever his name is was utterly disrespectful and rude. He went as far as scaring my puppy, a complete serious douche! After spending $25 on 3 coffees?! No pastries or food. I'm so over this lame spot. This place is over priced only to get the worst inconsistent coffee and horrible service. I regret all the times I came here get bad coffee and still tipped every time. Ugh! But never again! If you plan to come here be prepared to receive coffee that is too sweet, too strong or just not good! The bathroom here is also disgusting, it always smells like pee and it doesn't seem like they even keep up with the bathroom, gross! But thanks to this past horrible experience here at the Java on Ocean it directed me to find a way better coffee shop with delicious consistent coffee and great service - visit Blue House Café !! Not here advertising but pointing out a way better coffee shop than this place. read more

I'm not a coffee drinker. I went here to meet up with friends. The place is spacious, and is good to visit on an afternoon. I ordered a raspberry smoothie, and it came pretty quick, barely a wait. I wish they had more tables that catered for groups of four. We had to move two tables together. I also ordered a frosted poppy-seed cake. It was rich and delicious. Parking is tough, but what do you expect from Ocean Ave? I'll meet people here again. read more

We were looking for a cool place to hang and get energized. They have everything to satisfy hunger, sleepiness and boredom. The food was a cut above coffee shop fare. The coffee was great, and my daughter and I got to talk to the staff a bit (we were visiting from out of town). Parking up the street is a breath of fresh air too. read more

great study spot: lots of tables , huge windows provide ample sunlight, quiet atmosphere, lyricless music allows focus, sofa seating area kind people working here many lunch options and vast assortment of baked goodies and drinks portobello house special sandwich: soft but dense bread with delicious filling baklava: done right read more

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There are a few Java in the city. This one happens to locate on Ocean Avenue when the other two are closer to the ocean. I happen to like this location the most for study and work. This shop is spacious with plenty of seats available without being too scattered. Plenty of outlets available to give the juice for electronic devices. There are food and drink selection for everyone, from breakfast, lunch and snacks. They even have the hard-to-find Kimino drink in Yuzu flavor!! Furthermore, they use real egg but not the liquid "egg" in breakfast sandwich! This shows me how much the owner cares about what they put to the table. Tables and the counter for condiments are clean frequently. From the owner, to his daughter and the rest of the team are very nice. I would certainly recommend this cafe to all. read more

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First of all, the staff is very friendly and will set you up with the best food ever. I asked them to give me something delicious on a bagel for breakfast and they did not disappoint. Obviously I was hungry and could not wait to eat the falafel bagel they gave me (see photo). Iced matcha was absolutely bussin' too. 11/10 read more

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Love this place! The staff, drinks and food are amazingly delicious and priced just right. The open space makes the coffee shop inviting.

A good place to relax and enjoy a cold or hot beverage. Plenty of tables and chairs for a group or individual hangout. They have free wifi and the some outlets to plug and play. The staff are cool and laid back. I thought I was hearing bird noises in my head as the music played but the coffee house has pet birds . This was rather unique. read more

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Go ahead and splurge. I came into this coffee shop to explore their little menu. I tend to get iced coffee drinks more often than hot drinks but their menu lets you have a bunch of options. I got an iced peppermint mocha and it was minty chocolatey and yummy all the way . But when I bit into my pound cake, it wasn't fresh the way it looked compared to the way it tasted even though I didn't have breakfast that morning. The little coffee shop is on a typical corner like most shops. The part that stood out to me about this place was the abundance of tables and chairs and even some lounge seats. Most people go to Starbucks or Pete's coffee and always forget that other coffee shops could be better. Im giving this place a 3/5 overall because the price is about $5 for a 20 oz drink and the price of a pound cake is probably $4. However, the service was decent and they acknowledged so it's always nice to leave a tip since I also worked as a cafe staff. The best thing that stood out was the small bird cage with the cute little bird in it. read more

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Loved the raspberry white chocolate mocha coffee. It was so unique and tasted amazing. I thought the coffee here was a little pricey, but worth it. The interior is cute and there's lots of space to work/study indoors. I wish they offered a large size in this coffee flavor; only small and medium were listed as options. read more

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Excellent service, spacious place, delicious pastries and coffee. Highly recommend it! read more

Ambiance 4/5 Parking is actually quite nice around here. There is plenty of street parking that is either metered, or with a 2 hour limit. However, also plenty of residential parking behind ocean. The actual shop is very homey, with plenty of mismatched seating options, couches, tables benches, etc. Only caveat to the plentiful seating is that they are majority wooden chairs/benches which aren't the most comfortable if you plan to park for an extended period of time. The chalk board written menu, random potted plants, and rugs give the shop a very self decorated feel. In regards to a study location, I would say this is a pretty great. The store peeps don't mind if you sit for a long period of time, plenty of seating/tables, free wifi, not too loud of a setting (they do have music playing in the background), and outlets lining the periphery of the store, coffee and food... what more can you ask? Service 2.5/5 This is where it really drags down the review. It may have just been the day I was there, but the older male who was serving us was just like speaking to a wall. He was pretty rude to these kids in front of me trying to order hot chocolates and a cookie, and he started my order with a "what do you want?". Wasn't very helpful when I asked questions either. When my drink was ready, he called my order out once, and when i looked up, he waved at me impatiently as if I had left him waiting for 10 minutes or something. Food/Drinks 3/5 Caramel macchiato ($4.25) for a double shot, came in a 12 oz glass cup that was hot to touch. Taste wise it was pretty good though. There are also a large array of baked goods at the store front from "local bakeries". Loafs looked pretty good. Will probably be back to study, however, more likely won't be buying anything until the rude register guy is there. I mean c'mon, customer service is your job, that and common courtesy is expected of me and it isn't even my job. read more

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The food here is fine, I've been coming for years and most everything I order is pretty good! The service is ok based on who is serving you. The owner seems to be nicer than the other employees. What really made me finally review this place is the coffee. I've been ordering their coffee for over 3 years since I moved to the Ingleside and it's been great, and over the past few months something has changed. I asked if there was something different and they said no while giving me a weird look. It's not terrible, it's just not the same as it used to be which sucks because this was my weekly go-to. Probably not going back anymore, maybe for a bagel but for coffee I'll go to lucky ocean down the street or if I'm up for the walk, Philz is a few blocks down. It's definitely degraded in quality. read more

The owner and main Hispanic cashier are very rude and their service is terrible. Which is a shame due to having a great location and generally a nice vibe within the cafe. read more

Great space to do work and delicious homemade food ! I would definitely recommend spending time here read more

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I've been here a couple times and the sandwiches are good and most drinks a good. I'd give this place a 3.5 if I could but I can't so I'm rounding up. I wanted to leave this message specifically about the chai chiller, it needs more fruit less chai. The amount of chai makes it a little bitter. The white raspberry mocha is so gold and I'll be back for it specifically. read more

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