A Java Good Place

You've got to try Java Java Cafe in the Heights. But please, don't tell anyone.

A few weeks ago, my boyfriend and I couldn't think of somewhere to go to eat. In both of our lethargic states, we decided that we'd walk the two blocks to the sketchy restaurant down the street. Don't be deceived by the exterior. Nor the interior for that matter. The inside is something of a dump with folding chairs and table cloths that I saw in my grandma's house in the 70's. It's the food that's at hand and this eatery is tasty.

The first time we ate there, I got the Tropical Salad, which was a quarter pineapple with chicken salad on top. It was amazing. The combination of sweet/tart pineapple perfectly balanced the salty/savory salad. There were additional fruits and sweet breads to accompany. To top it all off, I had the Honey Nut Latte. Oh my gawd... sweeter than hot chocolate, but ten times tastier. It's a latte with honey and almond syrup. It comes in a rootbeer mug, but don't let that stop you from enjoying the tasty morsel.

Matt B. got the Huevos Ranchero. He's not a sharer, so I can't comment on his food. He ate it, which doesn't say a lot. He eats most things.

The second visit was all about breakfast for me this time. I had the croissant french toast. It was really wonderful. It came with strawberries on top. The bread was squishy and the syrup and strawberries added that something extra. No butter needed, the croissants have plenty.

Again, Matt B. got a breakfast combination that I can't comment on. Maybe I should be more aggressive?

None of it overly pricy, although for the both of us, it usually runs about $20. They have a soup bar during the week for lunch, and I'll probably need to take a day off of work to figure how to get there in time. I must supply my readers with something to go on. That's what I tell myself, at least.

In short, it's a great hole-in-the wall. It gets busy on weekends, so word is out about it. Don't count on great service-- it is pretty abysmal, but, hey, sometimes you've gotta let it go. And this is one of those times. But keep the tip mum, we don't want too may people going and packing it.