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No complaints......
Coffee is good, prices in-line, comfortable atmosphere, great location, although this is the *absolute* "strip mall" vibe of all of Phoenix metro....
After countless coffeeshop meetings over the last 12-18 months, I know my way around these types of places. Is Hava Java *the best* place to go, no, but it's pretty solid.....and it is centrally located (and it is *connected* to Gelato Spot.....)
Anyway, stop by, chill outside w/ your latte, crank up your laptop, there is free WiFi.... people watch (not as much "talent" as parts of Scottsdale, but....)
I look forward to Phoenix Yelp's Office Hours here next week...
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(Is Pepperland Phoenix Metro? Perhaps in 1999...lol, definitely not now)
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Stopped in after enjoying some gelato next door. Immediately I felt like I wasn't in Phoenix at all, but Olympia.. except the whole local-coffee-shop thing was done better at Hava Java. Dim lighting and the slim layout keep it cozy, and there are tables outside as well.
I didn't have the coffee, but ordered an italian soda and FOR ONCE it was made the proper way: fizzy, not loaded with half and half, and hardly sweet. Very refreshing!
Also I should add our barista was pretty cute.. a cafe is ten times better when you have some eye-candy in there.
I'll review it again after I have the coffee and sit and enjoy it a bit.. until then though, it doesn't feel fair to get five stars.
A cozy place for having good coffee while relaxing or even doing some online browsing, as evidenced by patrons taking advantage of the WiFi. Friendly baristas, outdoor seating, opening into The Gelato Spot, and being next to some cool restaurants and shops (including Fresh Vitamins, my new favorite vitamin place) make this coffee house a winner.
Had to update...I have now had the espresso and feel I can go the full 5 on Hava... went in for a nonfat latte... perfecto... The girl at the counter was just as nice and sweet as the guy last week... and I like that patio tables outside.. I cant knock the place for where its located.. that has nothing to do with the service or java or quality...so therefore, I wont:-) froth me hava... and if Im giving 5stars... i love you!
This is a cool place to get your hot hava on... I like it.. take away to a different locale and it… Read more »
Lots of different types of hava teas, different flavors and caffeinated/non-caffeinated types. Great sitting area and there is also wireless.
Hot coffee in the morning with snack or two make Hava Java a tradition for our neighborhood.
Like they say "Taste the Difference" and you end up helping a local small business to grow.
i like this place! the workers are always friendly and it's great that it's connected to the gelato spot. the only reason my rating is limited to a three is the quality of their coffee. they don't seem to know the particularities of traditional espresso. unsatisfactory for a macchiato, but if you're going for something sweet like an iced mocha you probably wouldn't be disappointed at all.
Love Love Love a Hava Java! Their coffee is so good and it is always such a treat to enjoy a latte with my favorite girls! By far my favorite coffee in AZ!
The staff is super friendly and it is a great neighborhood atmosphere! Also, love the punch cards especially when I get a free one!!
Can't say enough good things about Hava!
The friendly efficiency of the service at this little joint always amazes me. Outside seating offers a great view to watch Zen 32 patrons barely dodge incoming traffic from, indoor seating is probably great if you're alone and enjoying the WiFi.
The coffee is coffee shop coffee. Not award winning but not terrible. They manage to make mochas and chai lattes that don't immediately send people into insulin shock if you like those drinks, which is worth any stars off from weird indoor seating layouts.
I have been here a few times. The coffee is definitely a notch above decent, which is rare, and they have a great selection of teas.
The space is narrow and long, which always reminds me of NYC businesses. Only... this place doesn't seem to have a "vibe" to it, at least none that I can discern. It's a great place if you need some wifi and coffee in the neighborhood, or are going to BYOC (bring your own company). Hava Java gets the job done.
I have always liked Hava Java. Good coffee, great mocha's too. But It used to be better. Ever since the Gelato spot opened up, it is much busier and nosier making it not so good for study if that is what you need.
Completely packed in the morning too, long lines. Lance has been a Barista there forever, very nice guy. Really nice bagels too...cruncy when toasted. Recommended.
Love love love this place. Total neighborhood coffee shop vibe, great coffee, nothing overpriced, and my personal fav- big variety in the pastry department- every time I go it seems like there's a different selection of yummy stuff to chose from!
Super friendly baristas, and this place is always busy- the corporate business scene early in the AM, post-yoga class moms mid-morning, the study crowd in the afternoons, and a bit of a social scene if you catch it on the right night (esp. with G-spot right next door!).
There's free wifi, and a cozy yet open back patio with great views of Camelback- perfect because there's always seating and it's covered for shade (or in case of rain!).
I've been to the Gelato Spot next-door countless times, but for some reason I never stepped in here.
I have been missing out!!
When I walked in at 2pm, all the tables were full but there was no line at the counter. The cheerful barista asked what she could get for me and when I said I wasn't sure, she not only told me to take my time, but pulled out laminated sheets listing their syrups and teas. That intuitive customer service set things off right from the get-go. I noticed they had one of my favorite (yet hard to come-by) flavors- praline, and ordered a decaf iced praline latte. The barista made the drink quickly, in spite of her accidental initial pull of regular espresso, which she noticed right away and fixed. She also asked my milk preference which I liked because let's face it girls, some days are skim days and others are 2% days and it helps to have someone remind me of that. :)
The latte was satisfying. It wasn't mind-blowing, but it was made well and wasn't overwhelmingly sweet like the lattes they usually serve at Starbucks (this coming from a sugar fanatic!). The pitcher of water and water cups they have out with the cream and sugar is a nice touch that I'd like to see in every coffee shop.
The decor is sort of rustic with burlap coffee sacks above the door and local art on the walls. The atmosphere, which can't really be pinned down to one thing, is welcoming and relaxed and I felt like I could hide away for hours there.
There were a few negatives. The first was the mess of a baked goods display. I'm sure it looked great at opening, but by the time I was there, it was disheveled, half empty and didn't look like it had been tidied up all day. Typically I ignore the food offerings at coffee-shops, but I skipped lunch today and could have been persuaded to drop a few dollars if I'd seen anything remotely interesting. The other thing is that they have a drink refrigerator containing water bottles, juices and other bottled drinks for sale. It's so loud!! It cycles on and off, but when it's on, it can be pretty distracting.
I will definitely come back to this place, especially as the weather improves and all the outdoor seating becomes a viable option. Now I just need to silence those evil thoughts that tell me it's acceptable to get a gelato within the same hour as getting a sugary latte...
Well--what to say. The place is closer to controlled chaos than to a well managed operation. The seating in side is crowded and outside is pretty much controlled by the regulars. There is wifi, but dont you have that at home yet? The coffee is acceptable, generally columbian (no matter what they advertise it as) ergo bitter and acidic but better than most coffee in the city of few choices. Better plan--buy a bag of Rwandan beans from Costco, fire up your grinder and your french press and have your pals over to your place. Cheaper too.
I really like Hava Java! They have a great location (32nd and Camelback) and are located right next to The Gelato Spot, which has amazing Gelato. They actually share a common wall.
Hava Java itself is pretty small inside, but there is outdoor seating in the front and in the back.
They make really good coffee's. I especially enjoy their vanilla latte. I think they have a punch-card system and they have very reasonable prices, as well.
Only reason I did not give them 5 stars is because they have a surcharge for you to use your credit/debit card and I know that is against Visa and MasterCard regulations.
Best place in Arcadia to get a coffee or a tea. Lots of friendly locals and great place to sit outside to people watch and read the paper in the morning early lunchtime.
I'm a coffee snob & I have to say this place is really good. I drink americanos and the quality is excellent -- not too burnt but still has good flavor. In addition, it's hot.....very hot....which is the way is should be. I like it better than Starbucks.
Worth trying
Well, a disclaimer here..I am a biased reviewer. I worked at Hava from 5/99-12/02.
It is everything I want in a coffee house. Quality coffee drinks made so you can taste the coffee. It is not over roasted like the chains. The munchies are passable. This has always been of secondary importance here. I mean...if you are a coffee drinker do you really care that the muffins are the cream of the crop? Probably not. Do not get me wrong there is nothing bad about the munchies it is just that it is always just better than average.
That's A-O-K in my book though. The staff is usually top notch. Given the demands of a small staff, a high energy coffee house, demanding (in a good way) clientle, and the need for mad social skills there is a dichotomy of employees there. On one hand there are employees that are like myself..there for many years and on the other many who only last a week or two. Once an employee fits in they can be counted on to give you great personalized service and high quality coffee drinks.
Honestly, if you are a seasoned coffee drinker you will prefer to hit this place on the Camelback Corridor rather than the chain places. Sure, you may have to wait a little bit longer, but that will give you more time to witness the denizens of Hava. There is a tight knit, and large, regular crowd who take time out of their days to spend time at hava. You'll see why they do and you'll start to make extra time for the daily visits in your routine.
If you read this say hey to Jake on the coffee cart out front and tell them Chris from San Fran sent ya.
Cheers!
The cup reads, "Arizona's Most Awarded Coffee House Since 1992."
My, what lofty praise, I think. Is this place really the best? Hmmm.
After forking over $2.75 for a double shot of espresso, I made my way to the coffee bar where there was cold skim milk, plenty of sugar packs and a variety of flavor-adds, like cocoa. Then, I took my first sip. Yum. Of course, can you really mess up a double shot of espresso? God, I hope not.
In any case, this place is "nifty." I use that word because it's situated next door to The Gelato Spot and is a bit crammed for space. A splattering of like 4 people at the tables near the door made this place look a bit too crowded to me. Then again, if I had been at one of those tables, I probably wouldn't have noticed, or even cared.
The girl behind the counter was very friendly. I appreciated that. It's not often I joke around with baristas. She managed to make me laugh, too. To me, that's sweeter than an extra pack of Splenda.
Hava Java is a great location. I wondered over here after stuffing my belly full of wonderful sushi at Zen 32. My cohorts were immediately pulled into The Gelato Spot while I ordered my beverage. 66% of 'em wound up with gelato. Having already ordered and flavored my double to taste, I went hunting for them. That's where I found 2 of them cozied up to gelato and another teasing herself with the idea. I sampled a couple, but was very content with my coffee. So, if you plan to drop by Hava Java, just make sure you walk right up to the counter and order, or you may be sucked next door where you'll succumb to your sweet tooth.
Then again, if gelato isn't your thing, I did see ridiciously huge muffins and bagels on display at Hava Java. They looked ridiciously delicious. I don't know why anyone would need a muffin the size of King Kong's fist. But, then again, I couldn't resist the after-lunch pick-me-up that Hava Java delivered.
By the way, did somebody say free wi-fi? Uhm, yeah. That makes it all the more worth it!
Decent coffeehouse, although the layout is a little awkward if you're sitting indoors - a few tables up front but then a really skinny hallway with a couple more tables and one two seater in the back.
Good coffee and free wi-Fi. Haven't indulged in any of the pastries yet. And true, being connected to the Gelato Spot is an added bonus. Being right by Zen 32, not so much.
Reliable wireless internet is hard to come by. But great wireless that is FREE, plus plenty of outlets, enough seating, cozy atmosphere and good coffee? Too good to be true.
The coffee is cheaper than Starbucks, with bigger containers. It's relatively quiet, yet crowded -- the laptop crowd have definitely discovered this gem.
Even better, there is a big open sliding glass door that connects Hava Java to The Gelato Spot -- a truly delicious place with tons of great flavors! So you can enjoy a bit of gelato if you get bored with coffee.
As someone who works from coffee shops a lot, this place really caters to people with laptops -- and most coffee shops don't.
I'd recommend this to anyone.
In a world of Starbucks, this is a rare gem. The espresso beans are awesome & they will sell you some to take home. I don't really go for flavored beans, but they have those too. They have a big selection of baked goods and the scones are buttery and amazing. They have a great selection of teas & brew every cup fresh. The pomegranate green tea is awesome. I love that they still have punch cards to get your 10th drink free (any way you want it).
Hava Java will be missed by the naked eye barreling along Camelback, but I'm here to tell you that it's there. It's there to bring you fresh coffee and pastries and wifi, like most coffee houses do these days. The coffee is not too bad. Good place to meet someone on a coffee date, but the parking's a bit awkward since it's in another one of Phoenix's famous strip malls. The seating inside is a bit weird, so sitting outside next to the parking lot is a good choice as well.
I'm still confused on the pronunciation of the name. Is it "hov-vah jov-vah" or is it a short "a" sound, for examples, as in the word "fashion"? Either way, you're pronouncing one of the words incorrectly, and that just bothers me. C- for grammar.
One word for my late: Water. Not really sure what went wrong. On the other hand, right next to the Gelato Spot, which is worth something...
UPDATE 2/8/06
Well, I had to take a star off because the Spanish Latte at LGO (Le Grande Orange) seriously kicks ass. I hate to say it, but Hava Java just can't hold a candle to it. But I still really like Hava Java for coffee and it is a nice place to sit. It also had the bonus of being connected to a genuine gelatoria.
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The best coffee I have had in Phoenix. I wouldn't give it 5 stars in the greater coffee universe, but it is way better than what you will find at Starbucks or Coffee Plantation (which hardly qualifies as coffee in my book). Until I find better in Phoenix/Scottsdale I will let the rating stand. Bonus points for being connected to a gelato shop. Baked goods/pasteries are average. Pleasant atmosphere.
Hava Java is a really nicely located locally owned coffee shop that makes superb coffee and coffee drinks, provides great pastries and bagels, and is staffed by friendly helpful good looking staff. They would get 5 stars but for one older guy who is behind the counter once in a while changing trash bags -possibly the owner or manager. This guy is rude unless he knows you (he's friendly to some of the customers he knows by name) and aggressively arrogant to me each time I'm in there and I swear I have never ever even met him! Did I say something? I said good morning to him one morning while he was behind the counter and he said "I don't work here" as if I had asked him to go clean something brown from my son's diaper. You were behind the counter changing a trash can liner and you don't work there? And what's wrong with good morning no matter your employment status? Not sure about the reason for his attitude, very strange, but I'm glad the baristas are friendly. Love to go there with friends and on my way to work, and especially as a Sat morning hangout with my 14 month old. Get a life you grouch, and get out of the way of all the friendly people who work there.
Wow...Hava Java has a lot of reviews already! I've been here a few times, and I always take advantage of their free WiFi. The tables are pretty close together though, so if you're looking for any kind of private tables, it's not going to happen here.
The coffee is abnormally good too. And they have all the standard coffee drink variations you'll find anywhere else...cold, hot, sweetened, frozen, caramel, whipped cream and so on. I had an iced coffee and it was probably the best I've had in a long time. It didn't really need much sweetening and it had a lot of flavor.
They also have little snacks, like muffins, cookies and pastries if you get hungry. It's a great pick-me-up for the morning and a great spot to sit a people watch!
The non-fat mocha I had was just ok.Couldn't taste the espreso. A lot of people pass through making it good for people watching, but tables are too close together to be comfortable.
This is the place I go if I want to sit and have a coffee in the morning. It's close to home so it's convenient. I love that people often bring their dogs on weekends as they sit outside and sip their cup of java.
I loved the free wi-fi...but the coffee was just ok. Wish that they would switch to a different brand of soy milk since the Silk soy has a pretty strong flavor profile.
Love the coffee, beautifully roasted and never bitter. I suggest the Vienna Roast...morning staff is always incredibly friendly. Good pastries. Although the inside is a little small they have a nice patio area, great place to watch people and all their fancy purebred dogs.
Love Hava Java. They have the BEST coffee!!! The staff is so nice too.
Nice little corner place to grab a cup of coffee and have a morning meeting... Can sit inside or out. I'm not big on the specialty coffees, so I only go to the outside spot, but the coffee was pretty good.
Phoenix, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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