The best place in San Marcos for coffee, breakfast, especially tacos and plates. Lunch is really good as well. Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Very relaxed vibe, excellent way to start the day or take a break. Prices are very reasonable, especially in a college town. I highly recommend this franchise as I go to the N. LBJ location at least 5 days a week. read more

Hip and modern! Very spacious. Attentive staff, ready to give you reccs if you need it. The menu is quite experimental, but in a good way. Earl grey scone 10/10. Not too sweet and earl grey aroma was present. My friends got drinks and they enjoyed it. read more

Mochas & Javas has been a part of the San Marcos coffee infrastructure for a long time. My sorority used to meet on the Texas State University campus and this coffee shop was one of our "go to" places. Ironically, we were on the campus of Texas State university today for another reason and the car stopped at Mochas & Javas. It is definitely a "go to" spot for students, locals, and visitors. The back story...Kevin Carswell founded Mochas & Javas 2003 and the very first two San Marcos locations were opened together with his brother, Kirby Carswell, and both of their wives...therefore, truly a family-owned business. The restaurant is large with an open atmosphere created by the tall ceilings and windows. This location can easily be a study location, friend meet up, or where good food and great conversation are needed. Without a doubt the coffee is the highlight at Mochas & Javas. The menu offerings include an assortment of espresso drinks, brewed coffee, cold brew, teas, and seasonal specials. Our personal favorites include the salted caramel mocha and pecan pie latte. Mochas & Javas also have complementary food to accompany the javas. The good news is that breakfast is served all day including pancakes, egg plates, breakfast sandwiches, paninis, salads, and baked goods. The Classic breakfast sandwich, our selection, was quite tasty. The servers are friendly and welcoming...super fast. Great "go to" shop... read more

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Mochas and Javas is always the place to go for coffee. A great variety of options to choose from for your coffee needs. This location serves a variety of food. Good for breakfast. Prices are reasonable. Seating options are great. Either inside or outside. The staff is amazing and friendly. If you need a good spot for coffee and breakfast, this place is worth checking out. read more

My girlfriend and I are obsessed with Mochas. We go at least once a week to get an iced latte or tea. I'd also recommend getting a breakfast plate or going next door to Dos Gatos for a kolache! The businesses are partners, so you can bring each over with no issue. read more

Mochas & Javas is a super convenient spot, especially for Texas State students. Located right next to campus, it was one of the first places I checked out when I started here. It's a pretty standard cafe with food and drinks that are decent and straightforward--nothing super fancy or out of the ordinary, but that's not a bad thing. The simplicity makes it a reliable spot for grabbing a coffee, studying, or just catching up with friends. Overall, Mochas & Javas is a solid choice for students looking for a comfortable, accessible place to hang out or get some work done. read more

the only reason for 4 stars is because our food took quite a while to come out. other than that, the ambiance is wonderful, the seating and staff was also good! i would return read more

I love this places. Lots of cute seating, tasty drinks and food, and delicious vegetarian options. I normally get a Carmel latte and The Classic sandwich. Staff is polite and welcoming. The entry ways and bathrooms are very accessible. Great place to meet with a friend or. just take a moment to treat yourself. Always ask what kind of cookie you're getting even if it's obvious because they rotate out different flavors that look similar. If they have the vegan lemon cake available, I definitely encourage you to try it Edit: the doors aren't automatically but the building is step free read more

Amazing food perfect for a breakfast spot. Even for non coffee lovers they have so much to offer. Can be a calm place in the mornings great for studying. Service is quick and straight to the point. read more

Mochas & Javas - BLT, avocado toast and bacon - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

The staff was warm and welcoming, adding to the inviting atmosphere. My matcha was smooth and well-prepared, while my daughter loved her rich, chocolatey croissant. There was plenty of seating available, though the spot was bustling with customers, creating a lively and energetic vibe. read more

East L.A. Panini with house side salad with balsamic vinaigrette. Good amount of avocado on the sandwich and tasty sauce inside. Really enjoyed lunch. Definitely recommend if you can't decide which to get. read more

Mochas & Javas - East L.A. Panini with house side salad with balsamic vinaigrette - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Came for breakfast. Staff was friendly, but we waited awhile for our food & it wasn't very busy. The pancakes were really small and super dense & the bacon had a strange taste. Coffee was good. read more

Mochas & Javas - a plate of pancakes and coffee - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Solid cold coffee game for sure. Super friendly, great looking menu...we will be back to check that out...Coffee was strong just like we want it!. Paired great with Mochinut next door. read more

Mochas & Javas - Counter service - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Allergy friendly place to come have coffee and muffins. Price was good and the drinks were great. Seasonal Apple Pie really hit the spot.

I've been in San Marcos for 5 years and Mochas and Javas has been my favorite coffee shop the whole time! The coffee is the best (vanilla latte girl for life) and the fact that you can get an extra shot of espresso for free is amazing. Love their baked goods and their kitchen food is so good. Super fairly priced and great portions. All the people working there are super nice and do a great job of keeping it clean. Also whoever is on aux always has really good, chill playlists that are great for studying. Their wifi strength is awesome so it's nice to work on school assignments here. The only negative is that the outlets are loose so chargers will fall out of the wall. But I usually just fully charge stuff before going because the study vibes are immaculate. Overall can't recommend it enough :) read more

Added avocado to panini for $1.50.... Got the smallest container of guacamole? Jones Sandwich read more

Mochas & Javas - a sandwich in a styrofoam container - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Food was delicious. Carnivore was tasty and plentiful as was the original. Homemade scones we best I have had, very tasty. Kevin the owner visited our table and is a great friendly guy. Place is very clean and inviting. Coffee is good. Try it when you are in San Marvelous. read more

I know it's two years after I posted this but I wanted to add that I waited for my food 20 Minutes after it had already come out. So I waited twenty minutes staring at my food on the little kitchen bar while the girl chatted for 20 minutes (doesn't include cooking times.) it sounded unclear. Don't want to sound like a Karen. But I'm still heated about this. read more

Cute little place to grab a coffee or tea. They seem to have a decent selection of snacks and food. I ordered one of their smoothies. I definitely wouldn't recommend it. It tasted as if it was made with juice and fruit that sat in a syrup. None of it was fresh. It was so sugary. You'd be better off getting a bag of candy. There were a lot of students here studying. It's actually very quiet. I wouldn't recommend coming here to just hangout with a friend. You might get weird looks if you talk too loud. Overall not a bad place to grab something to go to to sit and study read more

The coffee/matcha/chai is always super milky, just tastes like flavored milk. Not great. Food is pretty good though!

Their garden omelet was the best! The staff was really nice as well and really care about the customers. I would definitely be coming back

This is my routine coffee shop. It has a comfy vibe, good prices and it's on my walk to campus. They also have a great rewards program that will give you free drinks, and you don't have to give your email address, which I really love considering the amount of spam I already get. Their food menu is also great and offers a healthier selection compared to most of the options around campus. I love their quinoa salad with their in house lemon poppyseed dressing, and their fiesta breakfast plate is delicious too. The customer service has always been great and it's obvious the employees enjoy working there. Out of all of the coffee shops in San Marcos, Mochas is my favorite for the prices, menu selections and the customer service. read more

Everything was great... tasty! Staff was friendly and helpful. I love that they have gluten-free options! My latte was much needed after driving 3 hours and the pancakes hit the spot. read more

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This place sucks! I waited 30 minutes for my sandwich to look like this? When the sandwich came out it was cold, and the cheese wasn't melted, and remind you they forgot about my friends sandwich too! read more

Mochas & Javas - This is the Hippie Panini - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Holy moly was the Brunch Breakfast Sandwich delicious!! Great coffee, atmosphere, fast and courteous service. Can't say enough great things. read more

I've been coming here for months and used to really enjoy it but recently this place has taken a turn for the worst. The food is okay but is usually not fully cooked. I can deal with that, but the front staff has been rude recently displaying a very passive aggressive and stand-offish tone with the customers. I'm sad to write this review because I used to enjoy coming here but now I usually try to avoid coming here. read more

We love their gluten free pancake option! They are large, filling and delicious! We often add blueberries or chocolate chips and a side of bacon and hash browns. It's all freshly handmade from scratch and worth the price read more

Mochas & Javas - Gluten free pancakes, bacon and hash browns! This has become our go to for my daughter and I when we get breakfast out - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I've only had the hot chocolate from here so far and have yet to try much else but it is a nice environment and the menu seems to have a nice variety of coffees and sandwiches as well. Will definitely be trying some next few visits read more

Cool spot! Decent lunch & typical pricing. BE CAREFUL when you order the 100% natural green tea! It is not a "tea" in the conventional use of the words! It is thicker, very GREEN, and HAS somewhat similar of a texture and taste to wheatgrass. read more

Mochas & Javas - Matcha Green Tea... - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

This place is just great. They have vegetarian and gluten free options! I had a gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip muffin the other day which was tasty, but might be disappointing if you can eat regular muffins. The gluten free bread though? SO GOOD! Guys, it didn't fall apart when It was busy holding a ton of veggies in place. That's basically unheard of for GF bread! The Jones sandwich was flavorful with fresh pesto. I had the chai last week which was also good. I haven't had coffee here yet though. But why come here if you aren't looking for GF options? The people are very nice and the atmosphere is welcoming. There is art in the back by a local artist too! Come check this place out =). read more

Mochas & Javas - Jones sandwich on gluten free bread. Try it! - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Favorite coffee shop in San Marcos, and I've been to them all. The owner is there working all the time and he's super friendly. I am an Americano drinker, and their espresso does not disappoint! I tried the gluten free chocolate chip pumpkin muffin today and the texture and flavor were amazing. They also let my friends and I host a fundraiser here a few years back - just genuinely nice people! I'll always be happy to support this local business. read more

Mochas & Javas - Stuffed avocado salad - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Service is slooooooow. Why? Because the staff would rather gossip instead of working. Very poor management.

Such a fun coffee shop in town! They have several locations in town and always serve up delicious coffee! This specific location is my favorite because of how easy it is to walk to from campus before, during, or after class. They have several different dishes that are served all day! They also have a few gluten free options to choose from which makes it even more accessible and accommodating! You can simply not go wrong with any of their coffee drinks they have. read more

Good food, good coffee, huge selection, but very expensive for a college town. This place is great for meeting up for dates or group projects because you can chat loudly but this is definitely way too loud of a place for someone like myself. I've found myself leaving before my coffee is finished because I cannot concentrate in a loud coffee shop like this one. For that reason, I'm giving this a 4 stars rather than 5. read more

They're coffee isn't the best but their location is perfect and their prices aren't too bad. They have combo specials every day and their food actually tastes really good! read more

Mochas & Javas - Coffee - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Great coffee and friendly staff but no outdoor seating. Because of covid I only get to run in and out. No chilling to read a book.

This review is for mostly for service. On the weekends, this is my #1 spot for breakfast. It's one of the only full-service places that opens early on the weekends (with good coffee). With no customers inside, I waited more than 30 minutes (maybe 45) for food, because of a very large to-go order. I would not have ordered food if the kitchen was slammed. The server apologized when they brought the food, but the gesture was too little too late. Note: I tried to rate 1 star, but Yelp settings only allowed a 2 star rating. read more

Local coffee shop. Must go too! I love their dark chocolate mocha... yummmmy, lots of places to sit and just enjoy a good cup of java!

atmosphere is nice, its a loud coffee shop though. I recommend the java-chino. Don't get the hummus, its not that great at all - doesn't taste like real hummus. read more

Great coffee shop near campus. Big and many seating options. THE FOOD IS AMAZING. I always get the garden plate for breakfast. A little pricey but so worth it. They do this cool thing with the avocado and make a cool flower design. All their sandwiches are great too. And salads! Stuffed avocado is the best. Also best chicken salad around. Best best best. Morgan was incredibly sweet, explaining drinks and specials to me quite patiently although they were really busy. I really appreciated that as I am not a huge coffee drinker. She was amazing. They play really good music most of the time. Keep it up javas :) read more

Mochas & Javas - Cafes Near Me - San Marcos, Texas