Java Loco

I like to go to this place in the morning to get a breakfast sandwich and some coffee. It’s a very quiet atmosphere and I usually notice people on computers doing work. This is a great place to go to if you want to study or be on your computer and a quiet secluded area. Definitely not a place for big groups to sit around and talk. Keep in mind there is not a ton of seating.
Customer services kind, and work at a decent pace. No complaints there!

Really liked this place. Clearly a family run biz, it had the feeling of an independent coffee shop mixed with your standard bodega lunch spot. People kept coming in and the cashier would anticipate their order — love to see a spot with regulars!
Good place to post up. Music wasn’t too loud and pace was not very packed — left right around 12:30 and there was a bit of a lunch rush, but generally there was plenty of space on a weekday.
The menu is a little intimidating if you’re not familiar with espresso beverages, but the Java Cappuccino I got was very good.
Breakfast sandwich was good — got scrambled egg and provolone on a large English muffin, and they put plenty of cheese. A bit on the pricey end at $ 4.25 w/​no meat but definitely worth it.
Will visit again!

Cute little spot with urban décor. Reminded me of killer ESP in old town! I came here in hopes to find a nice study spot. The environment is nice and chill which is complete opposite of Starbucks.
I ordered a hot chocolate and was pleasantly surprised with the milk foam. They dropped it off at my table personally and I find that really nice.
They offer a lot of stuff and they have a really cool chalk board in the back! I like this place to study, not too much movement or excitement to distract me lol.

These guys really know how to make an espresso/​cappuccino/​latte! I mean that literally.
My husband has been trained as a barista, and I never understood before I met him the difference between the bubbly milk foam and the super-​creamy milk foam that is supposed to be a hallmark of a proper cappuccino. I never understood that a good espresso made with good beans properly roasted and not stale, will not be bitter, astringent, and unpleasant but acidic, bracing, and rich.
Upon entry, it’s overwhelming with a giant chalkboard of drink options. If you don’t like coffee, but love coffee shops, there are plenty of options for you here.
But even better, if you DO love coffee, and you are sad that ME Swings, or Slipstream are too far to go during the week, THIS is your new everyday coffee shop. These guys really care about what they make, are properly trained and friendly.
For something unique, try the horchata latte, or any of their special drinks that come around seasonally. Their sandwiches are good quality, breakfast and lunch, and better than average for a ‘coffee shop deli’. But the coffee is the real star here, so look past the crowded counter and all the snacks and flavors, and start with something simple before you jump into dressing it up too much.

It is a coffee shop with gelato and sandwiches. They have every flavor of syrup imaginable. It’s a nice place and worth a break from your traditional Java house.

I can’t even express how great this place is! Tired of burnt coffee at Starbucks? This place is the answer with its wide variety of drinks. The freshly made breakfast sandwiches hit the spot also!

I like this place overall but they’ll nickel and dime you. I bought a tazo tea for a whooping $ 2.25 and honey was an extra $.25 cents. You can add white sugar for free but not honey! Really put a bad taste in my mouth!

Had their tiramisu and it was awesome! Can’t wait to grab a sandwich with coffee with them soon!

Not that many flavors but what they have taste really good. Definitly like the pistachio flavor and the banana. I wish they had dark chocolate though.
Their customers service is good. The guy at the register was really nice and he gave me good recommendations on what to try and did let me try a couple of flavors. I will for sure come back here.

This place is so awesome! I love the ambiance, the people and the coffee. I’m from NYC and I can’t stand the coffee shops there. This place is so chill. ¹⁰⁄₁₀!

I spend a lot of hours doing work here. My drink of choice is the JAVA soy latte which is mocha and white chocolate. The menu is quite expansive although I haven’t had the best of luck with their food. The black bean sandwich wasn’t good, and the breakfast sandwich was simply ok. After striking out twice, I’m in no rush to try any more menu items. I’ll just continue to enjoy my soy lattes which are AMAZING!

I stopped in for some coffee and a snack before my work shift and was pleasantly surprised at how awesome this place is. I told the guy behind the counter that I needed something to wake me up but not give me jitters. He suggested a white chocolate mocha iced drink with 2 shots instead of 3. It worked fantastic– I was wide awake until the end of my shift. The cupcakes are HEAVENLY. I definitely found my new coffee spot when I’m in the neighborhood.

I came across Java Loco while searching for apartments in the area. It’s a semi hole in the wall kind of place. Decorated with modern touches that I enjoy to give it a hip feel. We’re talking brick on the wall, hardwood, and interesting furniture selection.
They have a good selection of coffee, drinks, and food. Today I only got some coffee. Iced red eye double shot. Black eye maybe it’s called with 2 shots? Anyway, the drink was excellent and just what I needed on a hot day.
The staff was very friendly and answered all of my questions accordingly. They provide free wifi which is a plus.
All in all a very good experience and if I move into the area I will return. Thanks!

3.5 Stars, but rounded up due to the consistently friendly service.
This cute little coffee shop is tucked away in a shopping plaza off of Van Dorn St. I stumbled upon this place via Unilocal while looking for a place to kill time before my Sensazao class down the street. Well, I’m glad Unilocal lead me here because it’s now my go-​to spot whenever I have extra time before Sensazao!
The place itself is pretty cute. Wood panels and benches along the right side of the store. Stools and countertops towards the front. I’d lovee the front seating if there was actually a view to look at and not an old/​run down shopping plaza. The place seems a tad bit crammed just because there’s so much going on with offerings. The register area has a bunch of goodies just laid out and then there’s racks around with additional goodies.
The drinks: What I love is the variety of lattes that they offer! They seriously think of so many different creations and so far everything I’ve had has been well executed. They are a TAD bit on the sweet side, but kind of expected depending on what you order. I’ve had the horchata latte and taro latte, which were both delicious. My usual drink is an Americano and I haven’t been disappointed with the quality.
I’ve only been here in the evening, so I can’t comment on the «busy» service and how they handle a line because I’ve never encountered one. I’m usually the only customer there or one of three. So, the service has always been quick and attentive.

I was looking for a coffee shop to study while I was staying in the Alexandria area. This place wasn’t far and had good ratings, so I gave it a try.
The employees are notably polite and welcoming. I ordered a gouda turkey sandwich with a black iced tea, very simple but hit the spot. They have wireless, plenty of seating, and is part of a strip mall with ample parking.
I ordered an additional sandwich to bring home, and they were great, saying to let them know 10 min before I was leaving so that they could give me the sandwich as fresh as possible.
I wish hours were longer, but otherwise, a really nice place to study.

If you are craving Latin Almojabanas in the morning you can buy them freshly baked everyday. Almojabanas are small bread rolls made with cheese and are found throughout Latin America, especially Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Panama.
Got homeland bake goods cravings?
And order some coffee too:-)

I had the iced soy mocha and it was delicious! I also had their cheese bread. I actually believe it’s called pandebono, which is Columbian cheese bread folded into the flour. I like how they have such a unique drink menu. I am a new fan:)!

I was there for a quick pick me up. I got a white chocolate mocha with skim milk. There were 3 guys behind the coffee bar and each guy was really attentive and offered great customer service. 1 guy for the register, 1 educating me about the sweetness level of their WCM syrup, 1 guy making the drink. Each person was very nice. The shop itself was clean and I liked the décor. I was only able to stay for a quick minute but it seems like a really nice coffee shop to meet up with a friend or to study.

Recently moved to the DC area and found this hip little coffee shop via Unilocal.Tried the green tea latte. It was great! And I like the cozy vibe of the place. Wifi is free and super fast. Will definitely return.

Excellent coffee drink (I’m picky)! Slow service. Bad breakfast sandwich.
I came in at 9:09am on a Thursday and took about 3 minutes to decide what to order. One guy was in front of me and ordered 1 drink and 1 sandwich. I also ordered 1 drink and 1 sandwich. There was one man working both the register and espresso machine, and I was really hoping there was a second person in the back to make the sandwiches… no luck. He was the only one in there. After ordering, I left with drink and sandwich in-​hand around 9:25am — 13 minutes is much too long of a wait for this type of food. I would hate to see the line when there are multiple customers trying to get their caffeine fix first thing in the morning.
However, I ordered a medium iced decaf soy mocha lightly sweetened, and it was the best iced mocha drink I have ever tasted. He made it perfectly. I was worried the drink would be wrong because he didn’t write it down anywhere, but he really surprised me on that one.
*Edited update: I’m really bummed because a few hours after finishing the drink, my heart is still racing, and I can tell the beverage was caffeinated. This is after I took a sip in shop, thought it tasted pretty strong, and then went over to confirm that he made it decaf. He looked me in the eye and said «yes» but definitely was not confident in his reply. This is not acceptable, since I’m pregnant and tried to make certain it was decaf.*
The egg and ham breakfast sandwich was not good. I hate to say it, but I would’ve been better off getting a McMuffin. The sandwich ingredients used at Java Loco appear to be the cheapest of the cheap. The ratio of egg to meat is not balanced (see pic). All I tasted were egg and dry English muffin.
I’ll be back again for another drink (no more sandwiches here for me) to give them a second chance and hope the service will be accurate/​faster next time.