Java’s Brewing Bakery & Cafe

This place is so great there pastries are unbelievable and they’re all homemade I haven’t been here in a while but I definitely will go soon

I just experienced had my first time here! I suggest anyone in the area who can handle a legit cup of coffee to give this place a try! You will NOT regret it! I may have to leave early for work every morning just to get a cup of this amazing espresso!

Love this local place. Great coffee, amazing deserts, and delicious breakfast and lunch menus

With all these positive reviews, I’m sorry to have to go against the grain.
First, the positives — the coffee is on par with the big chains, and there are places to sit inside.
On the flip side:
— It feels bizarrely unfriendly (signs everywhere about what NOT to do inside the store, like not to put feet on furniture, restrooms for customers only, credit/​debit card transactions have to be above $ 5, etc — one would think that in this type of establishment the signs are not needed, but even if they are, the capital letters and exclamation points all over them come off as especially unfriendly). If you like the opposite of a «warm, locally-​owned small business» feeling, then this is your place.
— Their wifi hasn’t worked in months — if you bring it up, they’ll tell you it is working and that something must be wrong with your computer, and that it works for other customers. Knowing my laptop wifi is fine, I also did a poll of other customers and it turns out they were all connecting from iPhone hotspots they created, and they agreed that the wifi doesn’t work. When you’re a coffee shop advertising free wifi and it doesn’t work, it’s a little annoying. Not to mention they’re missing out on business from work-​from-​homers who like spending time and money at coffee shops (yours truly). So if you like wifi that doesn’t work when they advertise that it’s free, then this is your place.
— Last time I was in there, I bought a coffee and sandwich. The total came to about 6 bucks. The previous time I paid with a debit card when the total was about that much, and received an eye roll in return, since I was barely above their «limit» for credit/​debit cards. So this time, I paid with a twenty, and the lady proceeded to give me all ones in return, explaining that «my bill was a little large». What? I didn’t have a ten, and twenties are much more common and what I happened to have. So if you like general unfriendliness while you are trying to pay a merchant, this is your place.
— I ordered an iced coffee a month or so ago, and made the apparently terrible mistake of asking for it with splenda. The lady gruffly pointed to the counter where I could prepare it myself (hello, if you’re trying to be the «friendly, locally owned» alternative to Starbucks, it’s too bad that even Starbucks does this with iced coffee). So if you like being told to fix the @#$ coffee yourself, this is your place.
I like supporting locally owned business, having owned some myself. I’ve given this place many chances and always end up disappointed. I’d rather spend my dough, and time with my laptop, at Starbucks. I feel dirty saying that, but as small businesses go, this one can’t compete — simply because of service.

First off props for being one of the only coffee shops open till 9 pm! That alone makes this place good in my book.
The place
It is located in a little shopping center you can see it from the road. Inside they have a nice coffee shop feel. They have a TV and even toys for kids to play so if you decide to go for coffee and want to bring your kids. They have some really cool mugs for sale to check out while you are the there.
The coffee
I ordered the Iced Almond Roca latte which was very good. It had great flavor with a good balance of sweet yet able to taste the coffee. They also have a nice selection of desserts. I trusted the guy and went with a the Turtle brownie and my wife had the lemon butter tart. Both had great flavor were good choices. If you are looking for a great non Starbucks coffee shop that you can bring your kids and has great hours you need to check this place out!

Parisian croissants and Viennese pastries right here in Waxhaw. He even imports a specific French butter fir his croissants!

The man behind the counter was extremely friendly, and efficient, I ordered the strawberry banana smoothie and I have to say… it was the perfect consistency and the flavor was nice. I also got a sweet tea… I like how you can really taste the tea. however as a northerner I prefer a little less sugar. All in all nice place regular sitting tables, as well as outside seating and comfy living room type seating… highly recommended

This place is amazing. While the coffee is just average, they have lots of flavors to add. What makes this shop special is the bakery and food. Be prepared to be dazzled by the different array of delicious baked goods in there! I’m starting to eat lunch here everyday!

Java’s is simply amazing. My husband and I go there regularly, as we live nearby. Their coffee is outstanding, the pastries are outstanding (the red velvet cake is my favorite so far), the bagels are very good, and even their sandwiches are amazing (I tried the chicken sandwich with pesto-​YUM)! The atmosphere is nice and cozy, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Service can be a tad slow during rushes, as they don’t have tons of staff, but it’s always well worth the wait! Love that it’s not a chain establishment! I’ll have to order a cake some time, as I heard they’re amazing. :-)

Standard coffee and tea selections but where they really excel is their fresh made pastries, sweets and other edible goodies an absolute must try and well worth it

A great place for a cup if coffee. But the baked goods are out of this world. Anytime we need a special cake for a birthday or event we get it from JAVA’S Brewing.

We have enjoyed Java’s baked goods for some time now. We also like that it is a family business and want to see that they stay around.

Tasty food and great cakes, cookies, and brownies. Love it and will be returning soon.

OK. So, you can go into Java and get great ice cream and shakes – yummy pastries – satisfying soups and sandwiches. But, did you know that you can order the BEST specialty cakes for birthdays, etc. These cakes are huge so feed a lot, but best of all, they taste wonderful. You won’t be disappointed. I am a repeat buyer.

Coffee is great and I can not believe all of the pastries! I had a Black Forest muffin this morning and it was to die for! Chocolate muffin with cream cheese and cherries in the center… Awesome!

Right off of Providence Rd. you will find this place nestled in the corner in Newtown Commons. Parking right outside is convenient. This place, however, is not a Starbucks but they seem to be doing great business. I spoke with the owner when I went in for a Chilly Turtle (a MUST-​have) and a chocolate torte cake. The cake was just ok, lacking in the sweetness that I was expecting. It had a rich chocolate flavor but had no real pizzazz to the quality that I’ve experienced at other places. However, I could rave all day about the Chilly Turtle! Its a magical blend of ice, chocolate, caramel, and espresso. The flavors ignite something in your mouth almost impossible to describe. I know its just a drink but I find it to be GOLD! haha.
Walking up to the building, I was sort of confused on which side I should enter, but take either door and it will open up into a homelike feeling that you come to expect from coffee shops. The family friendly radio (new life 91.9) playing in the background makes this a place that all are welcome. Very relaxed atmosphere. Take the time and talk with the staff, they will talk to you about anything and everything. Overall my experience was a good one. I may not be back for chocolate torte, but I sure will be back for the Chilly Turtle!

Tucked away in one of this city’s myriad strip malls is this wonderful little café that serves up gorgeous and delectable macaroons, bottoms dipped in chocolate. One of the best I’ve had in a long time, the owners make them fresh daily. They have that toasted coconut crunch on the outside and sweet moistness on the inside. No dryness, no super syrupy sugary aftertaste, no need to gulp down coffee or water immediately after. And absolutely no desire to share because they are just too good.
The owner Zev was very friendly and readily shared info about his pastries and how he tried to cater to the customer base. We also tried the lemon and lime tarts. I have to admit, I was turned off initially by the colors, I am just not into neon colored food, but apparently they are not the result of food coloring, simply the rind of the actual lemons and limes. Bottom line, these tarts were delicious. Flaky, perfect crust and the right tangy to sweet ratio on the filling. I was really pleasantly surprised.
We are ordering a large number of the macaroons and tarts, which Zed graciously offered to make half-​half (lemon-​lime). He also gave us a great little discount and said it was no problem at all to make even a thousand of his fresh macaroons for us.
I like him, I like his baked goods, I like this café. Go check this place out!
Oh wait, caution on the cherry almond tarts, I wasn’t a huge fan, too dense and I didn’t like the flavor, but to each their own taste.

Serves coffee, bakery items, and ice cream. Convient at the corner of New Town Rd, and Providence Rd.