Java J’s

Java J’s has been my coffee shop for over 2 years.
For me, I came back for the nice baristas, canine regulars, bikers (moto and cycle), the *usually* good art, unique meetup events which included a practice space for a bluegrass band, the 2600 Club (hackers), some D&D players, 1^st Precinct cops, several very nice entrepreneurs, artists, and the occasional comedian coming in for a coffee the morning after a show at Acme.
I’ll miss Java J’s and I hope North Wash. Café will cater to the same crowd that kept me coming back. I can personally insure that some of the new management coming in (that Joe Grunett won’t disclose) is very capable and should bring a great new coffee shop to the area. Good luck to the new owners and we’ll see you in December.
p. s. The sign on the front door says they should be opening Nov. 29^th.

I love the coffee here; the staff is very friendly.
The clientele is diverse to say the least. You will always see an incredibly large range of people here from business people to North Loop hipsters and everything in between.

Okay, so to be honest, this place has been a hit and miss ever since I have lived in the North Loop neighborhood (5 years!!). There has been months that I refused to go because of a certain guy that worked there… rude, inappropriate, intolerable… but he has since left (well, to be honest, he has been fired and rehired and fired a few times, at least that is what I hear via the rumor mill, but let’s cross our fingers he is gone for good). The rest of the staff is FAB! So for now, I give this place four stars…
So yep, the best part of the place is the bar, which is tucked away in the back with four taps (they have Laguanitas on tap! How cool is that?!), a good selection of bottled beer (including Duvel, a fantastic easy drinking Belgium beer), and wine. A tish tosh on the pricey side, but they may start up a happy hour in the future… last summer they had daily happy hour specials, but have not done so yet this summer. Oh CRAP, it is July 30^th, summer is almost over. ARG! They best get there butts in gear and get some happy hours going… guarantee business will increase (even if it is just from more frequent visits by none other than myself-​ha).
Well, anyhoot, this is a place where I can bring my laptop (free Wi-​Fi), work away like a busy little bee, and sip beer or coffee… usually depends on what impending deadline is eating away at me. So if you have always wanted a place to work during the day, but would love to enjoy a cold adult beverage without having to deal with the bar scene, this is THE place to go!
I have not tried their food except for one random pizza order about four years ago that was delicious, but cost more than my school tuition, so I stick with the beverages.
Oh, ah, and yeah, their coffee. Pretty darn good. Though I rarely go there for coffee, because I can save almost a dollar for my double espresso at Dunn Bros. up the street.
Well, hopefully you all do not come running out here in droves after this review, because I want my secret little bar to stay that way. Oops, guess I ruined that. Oh well… if you see me there, tap me on the shoulder and say «hi!»
cheers.
Beth
P. S. During the winter, they remove their beer taps, remove 99% of their bottled beer, and offer only a couple wines… according to them, they get little bar business during the winter. So take advantage of it now before the bar goes into hibernation.

I love the location. I love the outdoor seating.
The coffee is good. Great atmosphere!
Go! Go! Go!
You can bring your dog too.

I thought it was impressive when I saw that there was an art gallery here.
And that you can bring your dog along.
Except most coffee joints in Minneapolis have these qualities, so this was no biggie.
The difference: it’s also a bar.
Which finally made it tolerable for my boyfriend to actually sit with my snobby, coffee obsessed-​butt and have a conversation over cappuccinos and a nice cold one.
It’s decent coffee. So you can’t go wrong.
And it’s open hella late.
Try the Thai Coffee, you won’t be disappointed.
The staff here is SUPER DUPER friendly.

Wonderful coffee. Dog-​friendly. $ 1 PBRs.
Do you need to know any more?

So, we just stopped at Java J’s on our pub crawl. I didn’t realize it was an actual bar at night. Fun! Good little beer list. Even better? I got coffee at night. Yea! Now, I am going to be torn though. Do I get the yummy cold press vanilla or the equally yummy Thai coffee? Decisions! The bartender was so nice and so were the regulars. I just feel bad for them for having to deal with the drunks from the Loops spilling in. Eh. Good vibe besides that. Nice and chill, just the way I like a bar to be.

My friendly neighborhood non-​chain coffee shop. It’s too distracting for me to study here with the loud music and TVs, but it is a great place to read for pleasure or work on my current project of planning a honeymoon in Greece. And I can bring my pups! I don’t let him roam around like some of the other dogs since they leave the doors open, but he likes sniffing around a bit and taking in the scene. Great cold press and mochas. They offer an array of interesting (odd) foodstuffs. Hot dogs one day, Indian food the next. I like their sandwiches — they will throw it on the grill if you ask. There are always interviews and business meetings going on, as well as the laptop crowd, making me feel inadequate with my non-​Mac Thinkpad. I see the owner here quite a bit and he’s really friendly, both with people and with their four-​legged counterparts.

The best thing about this place is the cheap eats.
I usually don’t like to buy food in a coffee shop, but feel compelled to buy something if I am taking up space. I mean, is a bagel with cream cheese really worth $ 2.50? Or a muffin for $ 2? How about a stale sandwich for $ 7?
Java J’s has a more filling menu of hot dogs, pizza, and indian food (I think?). The prices were somewhere between $ 2 – 4 bucks, which is really reasonable. I can stay and actually get something I enjoy.
I kind of like the décor. The walls are dark blue and it feels like you’re walking into someone’s garage, probably because there are no windows excpet for the one’s at the entrance. There is suprisingly ample light to work with inside though. The staff is friendly, which is always a plus. Occassionally they do turn the music up a little too loud. But:
Wifi: YES
Caffeine: YES
Cheap Eats: YES

This place is smooth… not cute.
Great iced coffee and bran muffin. Sat outside in the Warehouse district for some studying. Inside it’s full of blue and black deco, and it makes you feel cool just to be there. Refills on iced coffee-​$ 1.25.

We had Unilocal Bookclub here last night and I was able to try their Americano — and it was really good! And it was cheap! I am starting to fall in love with this place I think.
I dream of bringing my dog Emma here one day.

OK, so the first time I came in here, I absolutely hated myself and the place. But I’ve found myself coming back, more often than not. Now, I would say, after at least 50 stops here, I am in love. They make damn good Cappuccinos, and those damn maple glazed bran muffins… are you kidding me? Good god, those are straight up orgasms of the mouth. (if those exist). Anyways. I wish this place wasn’t such a long haul for me to get to, or I’d be here every day! It really is one of those places that I severely under estimated.
I am sorry Java J’s, I am.

not bad at all!
Seems more like a bar than a café so everything is easy to hose down after all the $ 1 PBR they serve every friday night.
No dogs today. It is nice and quiet, even with 5 other people in here.

Coffee shop doesn’t begin to describe Java J’s. Live music, extensive beer selection and good menu items have made it a favorite neighborhood hangout and my most productive study place. There are plenty of plug-​ins for the laptops and tables to spread out. I am a dog lover and happy that Java J’s is setting a trend of allowing dogs. Delightful service, eclectic clientele and a fantastic, comfortable meeting spot. The coffee is rich and the soups hit the spot on a cold day.

A great Latte and you can bring your dog — AWESOME!
If I was to deduct anything from this place it would be because they didn’t have any cookies to snack on. Now, maybe they talked to my butt and came to an agreement that I didn’t need any more cookies. But still, would have been nice.
They have a nice mixture of seating options. Good place to gather. The noise level is also nice. Even with a good number of groups there, our own conversation was easy to hear.
Definitely will be going back, their latte prices are better than Caribou.

This is a great neighborhood hangout. There is free Wi-​Fi, comfortable seating, better than average coffee, wine, and a great beer list. On Friday’s they have $ 1 PBR tall boys.
I come in to work away from the office while having a coffee, to have a couple beers and pizza after work, to pre-​game prior to a night out downtown, or just to have a tasty beer in a chill place.
The bartenders are nice and really make an effort to get to know their customers and are knowledgeable about their beer.
The food isn’t great but its good. They serve pizza, egg rolls and pastries. I’m not sure if they still have sandwiches, and on occasion, they have Nathan’s hotdogs, with all the fixins.

Dear Java J’s,
I don’t know what I would do without you. When I need a short walk outside from the office, you are my refuge. Your Lavazza beans, your Voss sparkling water that I want to bathe in, and now that Baja salad you import from those Italian ladies… I love it! When I don’t homebrew my Dunkin’ Donuts French Vanilla, I am yours Java J’s. I hate and love that you offer beer and wine because during the day I want to booze, but can’t while at work. Your Amsterdam hip lounge is perfect. I love looking at the local art that hangs on your walls. Sometimes I pretend we are in Holland as i wait for Neil to take my order. That’s how crazy I am about your Euro-​esque look. I will be really pissed if you close some day.

Gotta love a coffee place that also has an extensive wine and beer list! The minute I walked in the guy behind the «bar» said, «you look lost» and he was right since I had never been here before. I told him I was interested in getting a beer and he gave me some samples from the tap to help me decide.
The staff was very friendly and made me feel welcome right away. I went there to read at night and the lighting was a little dim. I’m sure it’s bright and vibrant during the day. If I ever want to explore downtown for the day, I’ll be stopping here to get my coffee!
Since they don’t have a private parking lot, you have to be lucky to get a meter. The meters don’t charge on weekends though! Not yet at least…

Very smart looking new coffee/​night spot in the North Loop. I like the dominate blue theme — it’s a little bit mysterious, definitely calming. The lighting is good — people seem to meet up, work, and drink coffee in equal parts. Cute little bar in the back for wine and bar (happy hour 3 – 6).
The coffee is good. The tea selection is strange (seemed arbitrarily yoinked from supermarket shelves with an overemphasis on orange flavors).
The black and blue couches both beckon and warn away (I’d look pretty cool sitting there, but it might be uncomfortable to sit on).
Welcome to the neighborhood Java J’s…we’ll see how you do.

Great spot to sit and surf the internet and drink some coffee on a cold, cloudy day. They also have a little bar so I would imagine it would be a cool place to check out for a happy hour or something.
And its very new, similar to everything else in the area, which is always a plus.