Loading...
- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Movies |
- All
A Shot of Java
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
15 reviews for A Shot of Java
Review Highlights
15 reviews in English
-
Review from Maggie F.
12/5/2010
Eclectic, chic, clean & colorful. Oh yeah! & their Chai lattes are comfort in a cup :)
Located between Glendale Ave & 58th Ave, behind all the cute boutiques. Just follow the signs with arrows, you can't miss it! -
Review from Barnabas L.
Phoenix, AZ
3/2/2012
I got a thai tea here while i waited for the train from hell to finish passing/start moving again. first things first, not impressed with the taste. It was way watered down flavor and the powder that was used was not well mixed and had chunks in it. YUCK every other sip was a powder chunk, but it wasn't powdery it was gummy because it was melted by the hot water she put in, but then cooled off way too fast (before it was able to completely dissolve).
I love the location and the warm feel of the place, but the drinks were just not worth it. and it was waaay to expensive for its low quality. I probably wont come back to try another drink, the easy stuff was bad i don't have high hopes for the rest -
Review from Liz R.
Litchfield Park, AZ
2/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
Kind of hard to find - tucked away in an alley. It's tiny inside but there's additional seating outdoors. Of course it's only nice enough to sit outside here a few months out of the year IMO. Had a muffin and a chai. They were good. Nice and quiet. Perfect for reading or visiting with friends. I liked it. :-)
-
Review from David K.
Gilbert, AZ
11/12/2011
This one is a bummer, very cool location, clean, great coffee shop atmosphere, just really bad coffee:(
-
Review from Michael D.
Holly, MI
8/16/2009
This is my favorite coffee shop. It's the best I've found out here in AZ. It's also the only place I've found to get caffeine past 10:00 out here in the Glendale area. Even if it wasn't though, I'd still drive the 20 minutes to it.
Not even just to study, although the tiny shop is well suited for it. The owner is a wonderful woman and her workers have all been very well suited to the place. The ambiance is artsy but not elitist.
What else should I mention.....I know there's something I'm forgetting.....
Oh yeah.
Coffee.
Each cup, even of their basic coffee, is individually brewed. Dark as midnight and strong as.....things that are really strong. It's wonderful. The best coffee I think I've yet found in a region that doesn't seem to like strong coffees. It's okay, I know where A Shot of Java is if I want real coffee, not some fro-fro sweet dairy beverage that once passed by someone sneezing who had drank coffee a week ago.
Really real coffee. It's here.Listed in: Study spots
-
Review from Danna B.
Avondale, AZ
10/31/2011
Best coffee in Arizona! Don't let its strange location tucked into the back of an alley fool you. Sit down, relax, listen to music, play their chess board, & enjoy a great cup of joe. I literally couldn't drink Starbucks for two weeks afterwards because it just tasted awful in comparison.
-
Review from Emina L.
Glendale, AZ
6/16/2011
I love this place! I usually get an iced soy white mocha, which is LOVE! I also had a soy chai BLENDED! To dieeeee for! LOVE IT! If you are in downtown Glendale make this your go to place for coffee!
-
Review from Albert H.
Scottsdale, AZ
2/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Mixed bag here. Cute, small, locally owned place. Nice staff. Did I mention adorable location in a nicely decorated alley? But, even a mere drip coffee seemed to take forever, and the small place charm feels a bit too much like a little lady's kitchen rather than a properly set up and efficient barista coffee bar sort of thing. Prices reasonable, coffee was fine, but don't come here if you don't have awhile to wait.
Comment from lisa d. of A Shot of Java 3/8/2011
I am happy that you came into A Shot of Java. I am sorry you… More » -
Review from Evan K.
Scottsdale, AZ
1/9/2011
Went here yesterday at the beginning of a big event in downtown Glendale (75,000+ people). The wait was ridiculous - it took 20 to 25 minutes to get a cup of coffee! During this wait, the staff seemed totally oblivious (or unconcerned) - taking their sweet time, chatting with people, etc. Now, I'm sure during normal times, the warm, friendly environment is appealing to a lot of folks. I get that. But, when there is a huge event and a line of people, it's time to pick it up a notch and / or staff appropriately! This was at the very beginning of the event too - I can't imagine what it was like later when there were thousands of people swarming around.
Equally important to my review was the coffee. It was just not good! Very watery and no distinct flavor. My friend ordered the same thing (Red Eye). We are by no means coffee snobs but this stuff was worse than I can get at the corner deli.
To be fair, my other friend ordered a Chai Tea. He said it was the best he ever had and a few others tasted it and agreed. So, they did get something right! -
Review from Jody h.
Canoga Park, CA
1/2/2011
Great little coffee place hidden down an alley. We had a little trouble finding the entrance, but (*non-Glendalers take note) after we walked down the alley behind 58th St, we saw the signs pointing to the entrance. Inside we were greeted by the owner, who was very sweet and friendly, and makes a mean latte! We didn't have time to stay since we needed to head back to LA, but we will definitely stop there on our future trips. We enjoyed our tasty drinks on the long drive home, too!
-
Review from Cameron K.
San Francisco, CA
11/8/2008
A delightful place to spend an afternoon doing homework while a bunch of middle aged folks play the fiddle, electric violin and accordion that is blissfully free of hipsters.
Listed in: Cool cafes to get stuff done
-
Review from Suzanne Q.
Phoenix, AZ
1/30/2011
Love the Hot Chai Tea. It's a bit eclectic, but fun. They usually have live music on the weekends. It can get a bit crazy inside, but it is worth the wait. I'm a fan! If you walk too fast, you might miss it as it's tucked away in an alley.
-
Review from Jose A.
Avondale, AZ
5/12/2009
I have gone to many coffee shops from Los Angels to here in Phoenix. This place is great! They have great coffee, and drinks with very cool, nice people working there. It is hard to find if you are looking for it, and never been to it before because it is in an ally but I think the ally location gives it a great urban cool feel. They have many events such as open mic night where people like to come and share some poetry, and live music. The coffee shop inside has local art work, and a very home feel to it. It is sorta small but not bad. Some days it can get crowded but most people hang outside anyway. They have tables and chairs to sit and relax outside on a nice day. I recommended coming down to this coffee shop. The great prices make it a must! Screw Starbucks and their fake coffee!
-
Review from Dustin S.
Phoenix, AZ
3/22/2011
I went in here the other day looking for a non franchise type coffee joint and was pleasantly suprised at the friendly service. Coffee is made by the cup and to order and enjoyed my drink. Something I needed for walking around downtown Glendale enjoying my afternoon.
-
Review from Jennifer P.
Alamo, CA
1/22/2009 3 photos
This cute coffee house has the best coffee in the whole town of Glendale and the best atmosphere. For those of you having a little trouble finding it. It's off of Glendale right behind Pizza Old Roma in the alleyway. Seriously you need to come check it out!!!! Super cute!! Ohhhh and there is FREE Wi-Fi :)
