Java Nation

Hey y’all. The Coffee People, Jim and Patty are personally reopening this location. How great is that? Mid Juneish?
Okay so this is a Beaverton strip mall… less than charming. But another reviewer said, gritty inside? In NE or SE, gritty is du rigueur. A little gritty would be very good for Beaverton which is a little too white (bread) for my taste.
Welcome back, Jim and Patty!

Went to Java Nation to do some paperwork this morning, and lo and behold, they have not paid their rent and are closed.
Java Nation rest in peace. Sigh.

Rated just on the coffee, Java Nation is a 5. The atmosphere is a little dingy in a nondescript strip mall, but there is a cool mural on the wall. I take that back, it’s not so much dingy as it is gritty. A little more effort on atmosphere and it’s a solid 5. It’s an honest place with absolutely zero pretensions that puts the emphasis on the coffee. It’s not easy to find great coffee in Beaverton, so maybe it should get that 5^th star just for being where it is.
If you find yourself in Beaverton and you need a good cup of coffee, you now know where to go.

When I started work at (gasp!) 7 am, i would stop in here on my way. The person that worked that shift was efficient and friendly, even at 6:30 in the morning! Well, currently I am working the late shift, so this afternoon I stopped in to grab a coffee before heading to the trenches.
Or so I thought. The dude behind the counter nodded his head in acknowledgement of my presence, and then proceeded to ignore the fact that I exist. He was making a drink, but there was no, «I’ll be with you in a second» or «what can I start for you?». Complete and total silence. And he was moving like he was part three-​toed sloth.
I just wanted a cup of coffee. Then I saw the two empty coffee urns and nothing brewing back on the counter. Now, I was in a bit of a rush, but I’ve NEVER been in a coffee house in Oregon where they let their coffee run out, and I had no time to wait for him to brew more coffee, especially at the pace he was moving. Especially since I started the stopwatch on my phone as an experiment to see how long it would take for him to say something to me… and a line was forming behind me, with all the customers getting the same (non)treatment I was. When the timer passed 3 minutes, I left and went across the street to Starbucks and had coffee within the next 3 minutes.
Now, like other reviewers, I would rather do local. but in this instance, until I work in the morning again, and have the person who cares about their customers, I will be going corporate to get my joe.

I have stopped in this location off and on for years… Loved it way back when it was Coffee People!
Today however I was shocked when I went and ordered a Snickers Mocha on ice, 16 oz, and was charged $ 6.00! Yep — the most I have paid anywhere else for the same triple shot liquid energy enhancer is probably in the $ 4.00 — $ 4,50 range. And they didn’t even offer whipped on it: o (
It was tasty coffee but really, six bucks? Don’t think so…
Knowing that there is a Starbucks across the street, I know folks in the neighborhood can get their fill of coffee for a better price. Myself I always try to support local rather than the mega chain but if caught again near Canyon Rd and 120^th… I’ll go to Starbucks or even better find a different coffee house to support!

You remember Coffee People??? Well it is about the same as Java Nation! Their black tiger shakes… WOW phenominal!!! The staff is great and very friendly and their products cups, mugs ex… durable and hey i guess it doesnt hurt knowing a staff member either: D they have coupons available as well: D

The best chai ever! They make the blend and can make it with rice milk. Yumm!

Luckily there is a Starbucks across the street.
I prefer small, local coffeehouses and used to go to Java Nation regularly. And then, it changed hands. Not sure if it is new owners or just a new manager but whoever the guy is he is a real @ss. He provided poor service and ignored customers but the final straw was when he decided to redo the sound system at full volume in my ear. He turned it all the way up while I was sitting near a speaker. I changed seats b/​c it was quite painful and he switched on the speaker nearby my new seat. When he came over I commented, quite nicely, that it was too loud and he got nasty with me and when on about how he needed to set up the system. Yeah, ahole, you might need to set up the new system but you could do it when no one is there and not act like your customers did something wrong.
They also claim to have wifi and occasionally they do but it goes out often and they haven’t bothered to show the staff how to fix it.
Needless to say, they helped me get over my Stabucksphobia.

When Coffee People was assimilated by the Evil (Starbucks) Empire, the new owner and employees really had a good thing going for a couple years. I loved the people, the coffee, and the pastries from Nouri (sp?) bakery were awesome. Then, last summer the business is sold, new owner starts squeezing cost out and basically cheaping things down. The good pastries are replaced by stuff he makes in his kitchen (yuck), coffee is a cheaper roast etc. I don’t think they’ll be there in a year…
Oh, and yeah, it seems that all the creepers in Beaverton like to hang out there.

I admit, i don’t drink coffee. But when i get dragged off to a coffee shop, i can at least usually get a decent up of tea.
Java Nation’s tea selection sucks. Hard. They had maybe eight different varieties in derelict jars on a shelf off to the side. Nothing herbal, only green and black teas.
Also, when i was there, some guy was wandering around for the whole three hours, randomly sitting at people’s tables and staring at them. At first i thought he was an employee or something, since no one was doing anything to discourage his behavior, but i was wrong.
The staff clanking and banging around the kitchen combines with the loud sounds of whatever kitchen machinery to give the whole place a factory-​like ambiance rather than a calm environment for coffee drinking or studying.
People seem to swear up down and sideways that this place makes good coffee, so i’m giving it an optimistic three stars. I must suggest, though, that you get your drink to go.

Originally a Coffee People, this was once my favorite place. However since becoming Java Nation, The coffee is average, the workers never seem to smile, and yet also buy into their own hype. If they are friendly to you, be warned– this is an act. When trying to leave comments on their facebook page they are rude and condescending. Presumably because they can’t see your face so they no longer feel obligated to be friendly.
The café it’s self is comfortable to be in and if not for the staff’s attitude, I may still be going here. As it is, I am not.
Setting — 5 stars
Coffee — 3 stars
Attitude– 1 stars.

Stopped in on the way to work because I was in desperate need of some serious caffeine and Rockstars give me a rash, No, not the Tommy Lee kind of rockstar rash – Rockstar energy drinks give me the nastiest bedbug bite looking bumps all over my arms. Freaky, I know. Makes you wonder what kind of heinous chemicals they put in that crap. In any case, back to Java Nation.
This coffee joint is certainly no frills. There’s the counter. There’s some tables. Looks like they have WiFi from the few Macbook lids that were blinking at me when I walked in.
I ordered a White and Black Mocha and a lemon scone. Got ‘em togo. Hey, that was some good coffee! I could taste the espresso – not like Starblech’s bland, tasteless brew. $ 4.40 for a 20 ouncer – not too bad. Hey, it’s right on the way to the office. I’ll be back!

Damn, this is really good coffee. I went to all of the coffee places in Beaverton and this is the best. You should try their cappuccino, it is to die for!
WiFi — super fast and stable. I worked there for a while today
Atmosphere — A little on the dark side, but in a good way. Like being submersed in an espresso. Lots of nice big tables and comfy leather chairs & couches. Spacious and cool.

Okay, guys. I guess I’ll start from the beginning.
A few girlfriends and I have been coming here weekly for a few months to sit around and knit/​crochet (because yes, we are 60). The service was usually fine, the people being personable and good humored. Loved the artwork. The music was terrible, but that’s okay. I like bad music.
They switched owners the day we came last (in May). The new owner was a little pushy and awkward and told me what I wanted was a dirty chai.
Guys. Listen to Aunt Katie. I would assume very few people would «want» a dirty chai. Which, if you don’t know (and I didn’t), it’s chai tea with two shots of espresso. Why he would think me, someone wanting something filled with sugar and like chai would automatically turn me to that drink, is strange. I bet some of you love it! I’m sure of it! But there’s a reason it wasn’t on the menu.
The guy (sorry I don’t know his name) was awkward about telling us their new hours (7pm instead of 8) but we could «stay late tonight» because, obviously, it was day 1 on the new schedule. Oh, we didn’t feel like we were imposing, not at all! And then they proceeded to turn off all the lights, to, I guess, give us the hint they were closing. It’s not a big place, people. He could have said «Okay, we’re closing, thanks for coming by.»
He treated the regular employee kind of crappy, which is a big deal for me. I know that’s how the little guy makes their money, but if an owner is a jerk to his staff, I don’t want to support him.
I’m sure the coffee is still fine. That’s why it has the «A-​OK» rating. But the new owner is sketch.
I think I’m mostly just butt-​hurt because this was my knitting place. Sit down coffee shops in SW that aren’t Starbucks are hard to come by.
So, I repeat, THE COFFEE SHOULD STILL BE FINE. The new ownership is just a little depressing.

You almost have to wish there was a Java Nation on every corner as there are other coffee shops. I’m spoiled and don’t want any other coffee but Java Nation. The coffee is robust but not overwhelming. The atmosphere is simple and most people come to use the free wifi but I enjoy sitting with a friend and talking for a couple of hours. I enjoy their blueberry muffins and almost always have one with their house coffee. Thanks Java Nation for being here for this weary caffeine addict.

I got spoiled and didn’t even know it. I’ve been drinking cappuccinos here ever since Starbucks bought and closed down the old Coffee People in the same location.
Little did I know how good I’ve had it all this time! It wasn’t until I started trying capps at other Beaverton joints that I realized what a gem we have right here. This weekend we’re venturing into Portland to try to find a rival, but for now, Java Nation is IT!

I have to agree with Shawna on both fronts. The coffee and atmosphere are terrific and so are the staff. But the wait for house coffee is just getting to be too much. If you don’t have house ready, offer an americano in it’s place.
Rant over, my coffee us ready and now I can relax!

The taste of Portland coffee has snuck into Beaverton. Far from being like the Coffee People that was there before, Java Nation has evolved slowly into something more resembling Coffeehouse Northwest rather than Coffee People. While their menu may not reflect all the Portland style elitist drinks, they do indeed know how to make those drinks, and make them well. And while Starbuckian language drinks can still be ordered, they are even further from a must because the coffee is so good.
Stumptown beans are now being used here, although only recently. Drinks taste better, far better, than they did just a few weeks ago. And it seems that the baristas really know what they are doing. They are treating the beans extremely well. I was not in the least bit disappointed with my cappuccinos nor the coffee standard of a macchiato.
Not to mention the new pastries that come from Nuvrei, some of the best tasting and odd combos of stuffs… all of them amazingly good. No donuts anymore, which is fine by me. Honestly when you are eating a bacon cheddar biscuit or an almond croissant, the desire for a donut is completely missing.
So, if you drive down to Portland every now and then for a good cup of coffee, you don’t need to anymore. Now one exists in Beaverton where none existed before.
Enjoy.

We were very sad when Starbucks bought and closed Coffee People. My husband and I have a very long history with Coffee People. We were thrilled when the management of the local Coffee People were going to re-​open under a different name, but with the same beans we had come to know and love.

This is how awesome the baristas at Java Nation are: The owners of JN recently did away with the time-​honored Trivia Question of the Day. A friend of mine who accompanied me asked the barista to come up with a question for her to answer anyway, and the java slinger did as much! The next time, she couldn’t think of a question so we asked her one instead and she gave us the extra card punches. That, ladies and gentlemen, is a barista full of WIN.
As stated in the review below, this place is pretty much a Coffee People in disguise, which is also a particularly special shade of awesome. I went to high school just down the street from this location, so I’m terribly pleased that my coffee hangout of 10+ years is still serving up Black Tiger drinks with extra shots of sass and friendliness.
Favorites: Black Tiger shakes, coconut rice milk lattes, Velvet Hammers. Their pastries are also consistently delicious and fresh.