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    The James Cafe

    4.0 (42 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken sandwich with sauce on the side.
    Diana F.

    I highly recommend this place. The barist-bros here were literally amaaaazing. I was uncertain about food and drink and they helped guide me to a high caffeinated drink, a shaken oat espresso, a chicken sandwich with arugula with the pesto on the side. The food was phenomenal. The restaurant was well kept, clean, beautiful, and the vibe felt like an air of comfort and class. The service was great. The individual taking my order seemed nervous but was helpful and had patience. I would highly recommend visiting here. The coffee wasn't sweet but was strong and flavorful -- and way too easy to sip down. After ordering they were even kind enough to direct me to answer questions about the city. My one piece of feedback is we didn't know when done ordering to go to the end or that our food wouldn't be brought out. Other than that, everything was smooth!

    a plate of food and a cup of coffee
    Ashley S.

    I went to the James Cafe for lunch over the weekend. It was so cute inside!! I've driven past them a few times and didn't realize till recently they were a cafe! They are located in the Strip near Cinderlands. I ordered a Chai latte with almond milk and vanilla syrup and Pumpkin Toast. My chai was perfectly perfect!! When I saw the Pumpkin Toast on the menu I just knew I had to get it! It was their house made pumpkin cream cheese with walnuts, kale, and blood orange balsamic glaze; it was scrumptious!! I could've had like 3 orders of it. My boyfriend ordered the Grilled Cheese Sandwich with prosciutto. He said it was good! They had seating in the main area and also another room with tables as well. Plenty of space to work and get together with a friend!!l

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie / Drip Coffee

    Cute little place to work from. The coffee was good, nothing to write home about, but I liked that they had vegan options. The cookie was tasty!

    I think they need to restock your items because my friend wanted avocado toast but they said we're out of that but I was able to get an avocado on my sandwich. Our cashier didn't offer any alternatives to the issue. Also out of all flavors of lemonade, coffee syrups and almost all other food options were gone by 11am.

    a blue coffee maker and coffee grinder
    Yiying X.

    New cafe alert around the Strip District. Love the cozy and modern vibe of this place. I went during a Saturday afternoon and had a iced coffee with a splash of oat milk. It's delicious, super smooth. They also have fresh pastries for breakfast needs and sandwich/wrap/salads, which make it a nice spot for lunch as well. Would go back and try more stuff.

    Interior of The James cafe
    Amanda D.

    Pros: -cute interior -seating -pastries and quick breakfast items -tea options both caffeine and caffeine free -they played good coffee shop tunes Cons: -high prices -no gluten free breakfast or pastries -tv on in corner with soccer -lacking a cozy community feeling

    Jess N.

    The James Cafe has some of the best iced lattes..ever! Try to get there once a week if possible! I love they change monthly flavors and go with the seasons. The service is on point and I love the atmosphere of the big windows letting natural light in. Total vibe & must check out!

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    Olivia M.

    This cafe is a perfect place to meet go with friends, or stop while visiting the Strip. The vibe is comfy-cute and you feel warm and welcome. The staff is GREAT! They were so nice and the most friendly people I have ever met. When I received my drink, the barista apologized for taking so long (which I honestly didn't notice so why was she apologizing) because the espresso was pulling weird and she wanted to make sure it was perfect. My sandwich was perfect, and though it was the basic egg and cheese, I could've added extras to make a custom sandwich. The latte is spectacular! The brûlée topping is really the perfect part. You can get everything on the menu to go or to stay and sit. It's definitely a nice change of pace from the chain coffee places.

    cucumber toast
    Rachel W.

    Their cucumber toast was my favorite thing on the menu! It is a very cozy vibe inside and is perfect for a midday pickup. I always get their lavender lemonade.

    Burnt almond tort latte
    David L.

    The grilled cheese and burnt almond tort are great! Service is good and the ambience is chill

    Cinnamon coffee cake. Wrapped in cellophane, it was a touch dry but serviceable and tasty with coffee.

    Snuck in here for a quick coffee on a Saturday afternoon after visiting the bike shop around the corner. Lovely orange vanilla oat milk latte and a big slice of cinnamon coffee cake. Good service from the order to the pick up at the counter. Ample seating in the front of the shop--well lit with a classy, clean design. More seating in the back to your left as you walk in. A nice spot and you could probably park it here for a while if you need a change of scenery during your work day.

    The outside patio
    Trish L.

    The service and ambiance are perfect! It's so cute inside and outside and the wait staff are so friendly. The food was good! I thought it was just a tad pricey, but it was tasty.

    Lauren T.

    A bright and inviting coffee shop in the strip. After seeing friends post about James Cafe on Instagram I finally made it over and had a pleasant and productive few hours of work. I love the interior and the abundance of natural light. I ended up sitting at the bar by the window which was nice, but when I walked over to the restroom I discovered the second room of tables which is adorable and a little more private--I will definitely be trying that spot next. While there I had the drip coffee (with free refills ) which was pretty good. I also ordered lunch, the chicken panini, which was very tasty but a little overpriced. Overall really digging this space as a great option for remote work or a weekend treat.

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    The most unfriendly employee I've ever experienced. Mad zero effort to make an error on their end right. Wasted my time.

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    Very nice employees who seem like they enjoy making your coffee. Definitely a nice stop in the strip district.

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