Love Java Drive!! My go to coffee place whenever I'm in Jackson. I usually get a 16oz iced white…read moremocha with an added shot & it's always super yummy. Also love their soft serve ice cream!!! Great little coffee hut & very friendly staff. Will continue to go there ALWAYS!!!

Right off the highway thus double drive through shack will put you back in the road quickly. I got…read morea white mocha as it was the only drink that didn't use a syrup. The coffee was very good without bitterness and the large gets you three shots. Thats what I'm talking about! The baristas were very nice and got me my order quickly. They were even nice enough to fill my water bottle! Great spot when driving along the foothills. I suggest you try it.

I have found the prices consistently reasonable. Well informed guidance from truly caring staff…read morecan save a lot of money and frustration. Their expertise has been invaluable to our family. The bulk section is a treasure, my go-to for sprouting seeds, as well as the best available source for amazing, fresh spices and herbs for teas. They have ordered everything from Rye berries for St. Patty's Day to esoteric sublingual vitamins, always with unfailing kindness and good humor. Truly a bright spot in the community.

The store's selection is great and so is the people that work there always helping me find what I…read moreneed.

Nothing beats grabbing an iced coffee on a lovely spring afternoon…read more I was in Jackson for some errands and wanted to check out the local coffee shop. It's been on my list for a while, but every time I wanted to go, it's been closed. Be forewarned that Boilerworks closes at 3 pm daily. The cafe sits in a quiet area at the end of Main Street, so it can be somewhat easy to miss. I ordered one of their specialty drinks, dubbed The Artemus, which is a hazelnut dirty chai with caramel sauce. There were no photos on Yelp showing the current menu and prices (until now as I'm sharing a photo of the menu), so I was a bit surprised by the cost of my drink. For a small town, I wasn't expecting to pay almost $10 for my chai. Note that I'm used to higher drink prices as I have plenty of boba, but none of my boba drinks have ever cost $10, however. I took it with a grain of salt and chalked it up to supporting a local small business. The nice lady/cafe owner made my Artemus for me super quickly, as I was the only customer. Her black Lab, which was adorable, was sleeping by her desk when I walked in. Upon receiving my drink, I took a seat outside at one of the metal stools. I didn't see the bookstore featured in the Yelp photos, so next time I'll have to return to check it out. The Artemus had a good flavor and thankfully, for the price, my cup was not full of ice (like some other big chain coffee place *cough cough*). Also, the iced drinks only come in one size (20 oz). To be fair, I think the drink is worth the price as it's definitely not watered down and it's taking me a while to finish it (currently typing this review while birdwatching on our property). All in all, while the prices are a bit steep, I would still recommend Boilerworks Cafe, and it's conveniently in downtown Jackson right off the 49.

BOILERWORKS HAS MOVED! Same great coffee, same great smiling faces. Boilerworks is on the far end…read moreof their old location by the National Hotel. Their new little nook is so quaint, love the room across the way for puzzles, books and gathering. The owners are always so nice. I like to avoid the chain coffee spots where I can and Boilerworks is my first stop before strolling Main St.

Donuts were fresh and tasty. Not like some that have that heavy oil taste from overcooking.read more

Ive been a local my entire life in amador, star donuts is the go to place for donuts, although…read morelately the quality is diminishing. For starters I've had friends who worked at multiple locations have a terrible time, which they only hire women, one of those friends was a person of color and would be treated differently then all the other workers and ended up getting slowly taken off the schedule. The other issue is they never restock. I came a couple weeks ago and asked for a roast beef sandwich, they are out. So I ask for pastrami, they are out. I ask for grilled chicken, guess what, they are out. I thought it mightve been because it was later in the day, but ever time I've tried again they NEVER have it restocked. I dont understand how you run a business but treat workers like that, and never have anything. I forgot to mention the donut crumble is just old donuts that didnt sell, so they crush them up and leave them in a bucket for rats to get to (true story from the inside, maybe run a business right and these reviews wont happen, dont let me get started on all the corners EVERY restaurant out here cuts.)

A Pleasant Surprise with a Small-Town Feel…read more This one caught me off guard--in a good way. I was out with my family practicing for my daughter's driving test at the DMV up the street. We pulled up Yelp to find a good lunch spot, saw the solid reviews, and decided to give it a try. When we walked in, the atmosphere had that small-town vibe--simple, welcoming, and comfortable. The food was very good. The service wasn't polished like a Michelin star restaurant, but it didn't need to be. It was authentic and heartfelt, and sometimes that matters more. You could tell the staff cared about what they were doing. The place was busy, especially for the time of day we went, which tells you something. People come here on purpose. That says a lot. We were seated quickly, our order was taken without any issues, and the food came out in a reasonable time. When it hit the table, the portions were generous and satisfying. I wish I had taken pictures, but I was too busy enjoying the moment. If you go, post your photos--I'm sure the business would appreciate it. If you've followed my reviews, you know I don't give out 4 stars often, and 5 stars are rare. This place earned that extra star because of how it made me feel--between the food, the atmosphere, and the service, it just worked. If I'm ever back in the area, I'm definitely coming back for another meal.

Big change in food taste since our last visit. The french…read moreonion soup was bland, no flavor. Fried chicken was ok , added salt. The chicken fried steak tasted like it came out of a package. Not made from scratch. Kind of disappointed in the food. The service was awesome! No complaints there. Waitress was very attentive!

I would give this lovely tea house 10 stars if I could - note that I have been to high tea all over…read morethe world - this is not one of the snobby high teas but I would say a 'Victorian' tea- the food is fresh and plentiful (AND delicious)! The service is fantastic and lots of tea choices - street parking available - took our friend for her 70th and she loved it - I will go back!

No signs of this business functioning. Doesn't returns calls, no web activity and doors locked…read more Just a few days after several review posts. Check out carefully before you plan a visit

Great service, excellent drinks, great food…read more Very happy every time I come here. Staff are friendly and polite. Cant wait to come back and get another caramel macchiato

I learned today that the only standalone Starbucks in Amador County somehow runs out of cold…read morebrew... at 3:00 in the afternoon. "Unfortunately, we're out for the day." That's kind of like a steakhouse running out of steak before dinner. Then there's the mystery chair sitting right in the middle of the drive-thru entrance. What's the plan there? Is it a checkpoint? A timeout chair? Am I supposed to pull up, have a seat, and wait for someone to explain why my Cold Foam Horchata is now a work of fiction? You can't drive around it, so it feels oddly intentional. To make matters worse, Little Caesars is right next door. If I sit in that chair long enough, I'm convinced someone's going to hand me a cup of ranch instead of coffee. And the staff? Let's just say the energy matched the empty cold brew tap--completely gone. I've seen more enthusiasm from a self-checkout machine. It felt like I interrupted a group project they didn't want to be part of in the first place. No smiles, no urgency, just vibes of "you're lucky we're even open." The whole experience felt like the coffee version of showing up to a pool party and finding out they forgot to fill the pool--and then getting attitude for asking where the water is. On the bright side, the Starbucks inside Safeway just earned itself a 5-star review for simply existing and apparently keeping cold brew in stock.

A great way to try Indian food, if you haven't! Lunch buffet has a good selection. Menu offers all…read morethe favorites plus some new ones. Butter Chicken, Naan, and Chana Masala are 5*! Can't wait to return for Sahi Paneer and Chef's Special Lamb. If you love Indian food or are an adventurous eater, try this place. You won't be disappointed!

We always make a point to stop at Taste of Himalaya whenever we're in California, so the last…read morecouple of visits were a little disappointing when we found them closed. From what I understand, they had some building issues they were working through, and then their landlord passed away. So we were SO pleasantly surprised to find out they had reopened in a new location... the old Denny's building in Jackson! The best part? The food is still just as delicious as we remembered! They've added a lunch buffet, there's a lot more seating, and the new space looks really nice while still having that familiar feel. Sean got his usual chicken tikka masala, and I decided to try the veggie tikka masala this time. Both were absolutely excellent...packed with that rich, delicious Indian flavor we love. We also got the garlic naan, and everyone at the table enjoyed the whole meal. We're so happy they're back! If you love Indian food, definitely give Taste of Himalaya a try. We'll be back every time we're in town!