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J & J Java
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
2650 Cameron Park Dr Ste 370Cameron Park, CA 95682
(530) 672-2528
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for J & J Java
5 reviews in English
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Review from Mike L.
Rescue, CA
5/14/2008
I agree with Andrew, I love this place for my morning coffee!
Even if I am in a bad mood on my way to work Jenny lifts my spirits and brightens my day. Work provides good coffee for free but regardless of that I still regularly stop for my morning mud just to get that sense of community and see friendly faces.
How she remembers everyones name, orders and schedules I will never know!
I typically try to stay away from the chain stores as I feel they take a bit of my soul each time I go, this place gives me back what those empty stores have taken from me so I guess you could even say J & J Java is a spiritual experience!
Other items of note...
- They also have collectible cards and comics I think, never looked closely but if your kids are into them it is a place to get them.
- There is typically a paper on a table available to read and they sell papers to take with you as well.
- Not your uptight sterile on every corner yuppy coffee joint (thank you!)
- Donuts, fruit, hot breakfasts and other food items are available.
- Accepts cash ONLY
- Parking is lousy. Either park along the alley or in the Taco Bell express lot and walk around the corner.
Even with the bad parking I still give this place 5 stars for the character and warmth appeal. -
Review from Andrew B.
Rescue, CA
1/10/2007
This place ROCKS! Jenny, the owner, is so friendly and she remembers everyone's drinks. This is like an old-fashioned coffee stop, but with modern drinks (and lots of them).
If you like iced drinks, here is one to try next time you are there. Ask for an "Iced Hong Kong". It includes Asian tea mixed in with an iced latte. I usually get flavored syrup in my coffee, but with the Hong Kong, I don't need any. It also has about 2x the normal caffiene of a latte so it will give you a kick. Try it once and you will be hooked!
While you are there, you can check our Jim's collection of sports memorabilia and comic game cards. Cool stuff.
Go for the coffee, stay for the great conversation with the regulars! -
Review from Brandon M.
El Dorado, CA
11/4/2009
Being the coffee snob that I am when I saw two five star reviews for J & J Java I couldn't wait to check it out. Two words described my shock when I enter the little shanty cafe. Let Down. I ordered two separate double espresso, one for me and one for my sick dad. They came in foam cups, and my crema had more blond than a cheer-leading convention. It was very bitter pulled long(not restretto like I asked) There were two little picnic tables out on a small patio. The parking is in the back alley, or in the Circle-K parking lot which makes it inconvenient and inaccessible.
Whilst a horrible experience as far as coffee, it isn't an airport Starbucks Coffee kiosk. For that two stars. -
Review from Sasha c.
Pleasant Hill, CA
4/28/2010
The owner Jenny's friendly and helpful, the Mocha's here are the best I've tasted in Cameron Park. I've also enjoyed their pizza bagel, however I wouldn't recommend this if it's busy, the toaster can be fussy and eat your bagel for you!
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Review from April C.
Shingle Springs, CA
4/29/2011
Jenny is the best every time I come in she remembers what I drink no matter how long it has been and she even remembers my family. She always asks how my mom and sisters are and if you call ahead when you are running late she will have your drink ready when you get there. Besides the great customer service her coffee is by far the best!
