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Aloha Java
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 7:30 pm
Fri 6:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Aloha Java
10 reviews in English
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Review from Jen T.
4/12/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Located on the CSUF campus, Aloha Java is this little drive by cart type of coffee shop - similar to a mobile home . The shop itself has wheels . That being said they make some delicious chai ice blends. Very creamy , reminds me of the vanilla chai offered at gypsy den in Santa Ana
The small is $3.75 for around a 16 oz. Totally worth it! I really enjoyed my drink . -
Review from Sheena D.
Whittier, CA
5/7/2012
The worst espresso on the planet.
I am sorry to say that anyone that gave this place more than one star for their espresso drinks DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT.
I have been a Barista for many many years and I am also from Seattle and we are coffee fanatics! I absolutely know what good coffee should taste like and what average coffee should taste like. This is WAY below average, into "taste like dirt" category.
First off, let me just let you all in on a little secret they are keeping from you- a 16oz espresso drink only has ONE shot of espresso in it. That means you are paying for 15oz of milk! An espresso shot is only 1oz, so you do the math! This is completely out of the ordinary for ANY coffee shop. Standard is always 2 shots for a 16oz drink. Always. So you are being ripped off just FYI.
The taste of their espresso is burt and grainy, like they have NO idea how to pull a shot and it also tastes like they use old espresso beans. You can tell by the way it tastes like dry dirt.
The Baristas (I use this term loosely) clearly have NO idea what they are doing. The milk is watery and of poor quality (how hard is it to get decent milk??) and this place is totally overpriced for what you get.
PLEASE just go to Starbucks! There are several locations all over campus, dont waste your time here. And that is saying A LOT because I HATE Starbucks. But at least you will get 2 shots of burnt espresso in your drink instead of one. -
Review from Chloe C.
Irvine, CA
2/24/2012
That's funny... I don't recall ordering a cup of flaming hot dry FIRE.
I came with low expectations, but boy, Aloha Java, you managed to float right beneath them. I can make better foam for a capp with a whisk on a stove.
I ordered a small dry cappuccino with soy milk and it was burning hot, the foam looked like... dish wash suds.. but worse.
The convenience of this establishment did not make up for this sad excuse for a cappuccino.
I knew it was too good to be true.
Maybe I'll just get a simple cup of coffee next time.Listed in: Espresso Explorations!
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Review from Eric M.
Irvine, CA
2/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
Wow, I remember when this was a tent called MJ's.
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Review from Whitney Y.
Irvine, CA
Updated - 10/10/2011 19 Check-ins Here
Great customer service!!
They try really hard to make certain that you are satisfied. They may not dazzle at first, but give them some time to grow on you and you will be glad you did.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/6/2011
I have found the inconsistency! The drinks are normally great except for drinks ordered on Thursday… Read more »
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Review from Ryan L.
Anaheim, CA
11/10/2011
Friendly service and the lowest refill price on campus...way to keep the student's budget in mind!
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Review from Rosie A.
Norco, CA
10/13/2011
I'm not a fan of Starbucks, I'm a Peet's fan, so when I found coffee that wasn't Starbucks I was overjoyed.
Not only does the coffee smell good, but it taste amazing as well.
Also, they open at 6:30am, Starbucks doesn't open till 7:30am.
The prices are about the same as starbucks, but the service is better and so are the drinks.
Highly recommend this place. They really care about their customers and it shows. -
Review from John B.
Whittier, CA
2/5/2010
PRO: Good, fast, available coffee tea and hot cocoa when you're on a break between classes. Pastries are good too.
CON: Expensive. Barely cheaper than Starbux at Mihaylo Hall. -
Review from Kami A.
La Habra, CA
2/24/2010
I still refer to this place as MJ's and remember the confusion I felt the day I realized the name changed.
I usually order the Orange Slider since I'm not a coffee drinker but their hot chocolate with soy is pretty good too. I like this location because it's pretty much the only place on campus where you'll see faculty, staff, and students interacting without being all awkward. The staff will let you pay next time if you're a buck or so short, but be sure to go back and actually pay. Not feeling the music? They've been known to play CDs that patrons bring, especially world music.
Can be hard to find a seat on nicer days but when you do find a seat it's a great location to do some people watching :) -
Review from lyndsey l.
Anaheim, CA
10/2/2009
The new alternative is the full service Starbucks in the business building.
This place will constantly be referred to as "MJ'S" by Faculty.
Interesting Coffee Combinations, such as a combo of coffee and hot chocolate, a "Mocha java." They also have an array of Italian Soda, but I could never figure that one out. Sometimes I would order a carmel macchiato hot, and it would be quite bitter at the top, and then the last few sips were like crack with sugar, please stir in my caramel. Please. It makes the whole thing better.
Be sure you have some sort of parking permit, since a CSUF ticket is vicious.
