Jaho Coffee & Tea

Good coffee, good breakfast (if nothing fancy), good wifi and much less crowded than Flour down the street.

We are only visiting the area for a brief period of time and I was looking forward to trying some local brew. I also, as a habit, like to purchase local roasted beans when I can find them. Upon entering the store it was like pulling teeth to get someone’s attention as the two employees at the register were way too busy talking amongst themselves. I had the website open on my phone and wanted to ask them about purchasing a bag of coffee per my little quest. I was directed to a few bags under the counter in front of me. I asked him if he could tell me about the coffee. He proceeded to tell me that he didn’t know what he had on the shelf. I chose the Brazillian as that was what was up on my screen and one of two coffees that he mentioned briefly as if I was interrupting a very important conversation and was waiting so patiently for me to leave. My party inquired about cups of coffee but by that time I was over it and decided to buy my bag of beans and leave. This business gets three stars because the beans have a lovely aroma… But I have absolutely no desire to go back or give them any more money than I already have until they provide training on guest and sales.

Coffee and food at flour is waaaay better. I got an iced coffee here which wasn’t very good. And the ice they put in is small enough to go up the straw when you first try to drink which could be a choking hazard. I also tried the mushroom and cheese sandwich which isn’t worth $ 9 and was too oily.
Things they have going for it though over flour are they’re a lot less crowded making it better place to do work/​study. They also have a lot of outlets available. And unlike flour you don’t need a code to use their bathroom. So if looking for a place to hang out near BUMC for a long period of time I’d probably go here again.

I’m obsessed with this place. So far I’ve only been there for coffee and breakfast. But it is outstanding. The folks who work there are also VERY pleasant. The atmosphere is lovely for studying, meeting up with friends for a chat, or casual business meetings. The lattes btw are HUGE! The treats there are tasty. I’d love to drop in for wine one day. Seriously though? It’s my fave.

Location: South End, right by Flour. Usually not too crowded AKA you can find a seat even during finals week since it’s a good walk from campus.
Wifi: It’s decently strong and free.
Atmosphere: I actually love the vibe here. They have upbeat music that’s just loud enough that you can sing under your breath and no one will look at you twice, but isn’t obnoxious. Most of the time they play great music that most people know; sometimes it gets weird but hey, you win some you lose some. There are a couple of outlets and outdoor seating as well.
Bathrooms: They have one. It’s clean. That is all.
Drinks: I’ve had both their coffee and their tea and both are good. I love that they give you your tea in an actual pot and it’s not just a cup with hot water and a tea bag in it. I’ve had their iced coffee and their cappuccino and both are good. I’ve heard great things about their specialty drinks as well, but I’m not a huge fan of sweeteners so I haven’t tried them.
Service: They’re pretty nice. Nothing too special, but nothing to complain about.
Food: Haven’t tried anything, but they have a lot of actual food options (i.e. food that will fill you up) in addition to pastries.
Price: Average. Nothing out of the ordinary for coffee/​tea.
Overall, I love studying here because it’s a beautiful walk through the South End and there’s not too many students up in my space.

Their green tea boba drink is way too sweet with some sort of syrup and did not taste like green tea at all. Really disappointed because the sign outside said best boba tea in Boston. And they have like four selections of boba tea…

This place is really awful, overpriced, slow, and the staff is incredibly rude. 15 minutes to get a coffee even on a slow afternoon. I’d suggest going any other place in Salem for coffee, this place is the pits!

Walked in and basically walked out. We did not to order anything, as we stood there waiting for several minutes as the useless cashier was flirting with some girl. As we politely waited for him to get her number, he eventually called out some other guy to help me, but he acted distracted as well.
I finally interrupted the cashier to inquire about the prices of some of the items (as there are no prices listed) and he got annoyed that I interrupted him flirting with the girl, that he practically threw a menu at me.
With such lack of service, I will not be returning.

3.5 stars. Great location and atmosphere, but the coffee is lacking. I’ve had four iced Spanish lattes, and it’s tasted different each time. As noted by another Unilocaler, iced drinks come with lots of ice :(… My first drink here was the Vietnamese Coffee Martini, which was way too sweet for me.
If you’re not a coffee drinker, the desserts and pastries are definitely worth trying. I’ve had the Madeline and wedding cookies, which were tasty but very small. The tiramisu is absolutely delicious! They have intense cakes and cookies, but unfortunately, I am trying to avoid sweets in general (key word: trying).
The staff is very friendly, but not too knowledgeable. Whenever I ask about something on the menu, they usually need to find the manager to ask.
Yes, the prices aren’t listed, but they are very comparable to local coffee shops. I don’t find anything to be too pricey.
I come pretty regularly at this point. This is great for coffee shop bums like myself as there are lots of outlets and seats, and it’s quite cozy! Note: The WiFi password changes.

Got the Lavender Vanilla Latte and the bagel BLT. I love the atmosphere of the place, there are plenty of seats, outlets, different tables, and even a couch to lounge on. The lavender vanilla latte was pretty good but a little bit on the sweeter side especially when it got cold. I didn’t taste any hints of lavender though and it just tasted like a vanilla latte mostly. The bagel BLT was great, I mean you can’t go wrong with a BLT.
Will be coming back to try the other things on the menu!

Was pretty underwhelmed with the awesomeness level of Joho. Coffee was okay… service the morning I went was lacking. Lady taking our order seemed like she needed a cup of java herself.

LOVE this place.
Atmosphere hipster/​unique/​very well done.
Good food.
Choice of coffee or an adult beverage!
Great staff.
Clean.
Great options for different kinds of comfy seating.
Only complaint is the music can wear on you, a bit poppish. Feel like I’m shopping in a mall, that music, not relaxing @ all.

A random stop on the way through a day in Boston, this place had me leaving rather quickly, The menu was ok, but none of the baked goods have a price? It’s Boston, am I paying $ 6 for that muffin or $ 3? The place was packed and I was shoved into the corner because the doors open inwards, right towards the line, whenever anyone enters. The layout was awful. They had one person working the front on a Saturday, with 12 people in line and more and more filtering in, I simply didn’t have an hour to wait for a coffee so I simply left.

I’m elated to discover a café in Boston that offers so much attention to detail. After living in Tokyo, I’m used to latte art, craft coffee and drinking out of porcelain tea cups. It’s a culture that’s quite hard to find in the States. It’s so refreshing to find a place like this! This is not a Starbucks, it’s mostly a craft coffee house. I ordered a sipping hot chocolate and it was served beautifully in a hand painted porcelain tea set. The style of cocoa is rich and thick, similar to chocolat chaud or something you’d find at Angelina — Paris (if you’ve ever eaten there.) It’s delicious, but don’t be surprised if you can’t finish but half your drink.
Atmosphere is great, the décor is unique, kinda hipster. Upbeat music, but not obnoxious. There are plenty of tables, many communal style that offer plugs. The energy here is peaceful and relaxed. Definitely a solid café. Will definitely try the wine selections.

Stumbled upon this place completely by accident. All the gleaming industrial metal and glass science-​fiction coffe-​making/​roasting/​grinding devices caught our eye. We had a great cappuccino & nice pastries in a nice atmosphere. Cheaper than many high end coffee shops too. A sign would probably be a good idea. Didn’t know the name if the place until we saw it on a little chalk sidewalk sign as we left.

Recently stopped by to have a cup of coffee and relax for a few moments. Best spontaneous moment I’ve had in a good while. The coffee was perfectly balanced; not too bland and not too bitter. The barristas were not overly friendly, but who cares when coffee is that good. I think I am forever spoiled on what a café mocha should be.
I have a tip for the owner, move the sugar and creamer to a spot that makes more sense. Also, separate your seating a bit more. I saw two guys take up space for like 8 people. We ended up having to sit on a barstool and stare out of a window.

Decent coffee, decent café. It seems pretty dark, with poor lighting, in here whenever I walk in. If you have no idea what to get, like the first time I came here, I actually recommend the zodiac drinks because it’s fun and random… haha. I also love their decorations and moustache cups!

A great place to come for a coffee! You can get a massive cup (a medium) for only $ 2.14. The coffee is absolutely delicious, and heavy-​bodied. The servers fill your coffee cup to the brim, and allow you to put whatever else you’d like into it. A countertop in the café has a variety of milks, creamers, sugar, sweeteners and spices that you can add to your coffee.
I also ordered a coconut macaroon, and was disappointed in how expensive it was — more than $ 3 for a tiny, golf-​ball sized portion! This discouraged me from ordering any other bakery items or sandwiches, despite how good they looked.
The café has a really cosy feel to it, with a variety of tables, couches and countertops to sit at. It’s a great place to come with some friends and chat over a cup of coffee, or get some studying done.

Love it! The atmosphere is calm and cozy; they play the best music, and the staff are very friendly. Granted I only went one time, but it seems like a great place to relax with friends or bring a book to read. Most of the customers seemed to be studying/​working on one thing or another.
The reason I give them 5 stars is that they have amazing amazing drinks. I ordered the maple soy chai latte, and it was heaven on my tongue. I don’t think I’ve ever had a drink as well-​balanced to my palette as that one!

If you’re ever in the South End and are hungry for something scrumptious and different, you need to swing by this place and try their pizza bagels! I stumbled into this place about a year ago and had their Reese’s Peanut Butter Latte. Yes, it does sound like it could be too much but it was just right!
Today my girlfriend and I went on a lunch date here and had Pizza Bagels. I changed it up for my girlfriend today and added a bit of pesto on top. At first she was a little skeptical of having pesto on it but I told her once she has it, she’ll never have it any other way here! The verdict… She loved it!
This place is great! It’s a cute coffee and sandwich shop. It’s great when it’s not busy because it’s not crowded but when it’s busy it is hard to get around the tables. Other than that it is very neat, clean and the staff are very friendly! Once you order your food they bring it to where you are sitting and you can leave your plates where you sit but they have a bucket for you to bring your plates when done.
Another plus about this place is that when you visit and reach 5 visits, you get $ 2.00 off your 6^th visit!