Java Junction

580 River St # A, Santa Cruz - 95060
145 reviews
Coffee Shops Coffee & Tea Juice Bar & Smoothies
(831) 426-2128

Went here to study for my final with my classmates it’s a nice spot n the smoothies are good.

Wow what a great experience! I really really did quite enjoy my scrumptious crumbles, what a day!

One of my favs for coffee and a quick snack. They have pastries, bagel sandwiches, and smoothies. The coffee house is conveniently located at the Gateway Plaza and close to hwy 1, 9, and 17. Skip Starbucks and support a local small business!

Perfect place to stop for a quick breakfast before mountain biking

Great smoothies! Good selection available.Customer service was decent/as expected.Sandwiches are pricy for overall quality to be so basic.They offer half off day old bagels and pastries which brings them down to a reasonable price.In my most recent experience, too much carelessness with order accuracy and food safety.Regarding food safety, there were multiple fruit flys found in lettuce of our order. I'm not certain how dangerous it realisticly is but it's pretty repulsive to think about it.Generally convenient lunch/ coffee spot but very popular so wait times are often over 15 min if there's a lineHoping to return to be able to update.No bathrooms :/

I'm not one to write reviews, but I was super disappointed by the attitude I recieved by the barista. I love Java junction don't get me wrong!I specified almond milk to be used for my cappuccino, as I'm lactose intolerant. Once my drink was finished I double checked with the barista that it was almond milk- it was not. She stared at me blankly as I apologized, noting that I cannot drink dairy (along with the cashier for forgetting to mention that to her). I could tell she was extremely annoyed to remake it. Once she finished I felt the need to apologize again (sorry for having an allergy??) and thank her for making it, she stared at me and said nothing as she rudely turned around. I enjoy getting coffee at local shops around town, and chatting with the workers; and I have never ran into any unpleasant mishaps, but that kinda threw off my morning.Anyways, remaking a drink due to an allergy should not make someone feel bad for asking, I may have noticed on the first sip otherwise I would probably have gotten sick later in the day.

Love this coffee place. They serve coffee, tea, smoothies, pastries and sandwiches. Patrons can seat inside or outside. But right now because of the pandemic, only out door seating is available. Staff is friendly and the place just feels cozy.

Nice place, great service, but the coffee just okay

Terrible Customer Service.The girls are extremely rude.Never will go there back again!

Great little Cafe no bathroom for patrons. Thus the 2 stars off.