Java Jive Coffee House & Cafe

29 reviews

(404) 876-6161

790 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306 33.7739 -84.3614

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Neighborhoods: Northeast, St. Charles/ Greenwood, Northeast

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Last updated 7.24.09

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The Scene – This retro-modern storefront diner is a fun mix of colorful chrome and Formica tables, vintage kitchenware and 1950s advertising icons. A friendly, no-nonsense waitstaff keeps the coffee flowing. – – The Food – A nice mix of homey standards and new-age inventions, the Java Jive menu specializes in sweet and savory breakfast favorites. Quality house-blend coffee, the usual assortment of caffeinated drinks and fresh-squeezed orange juice are highlights in their own right. Popular crunchy pecan and sweet gingerbread waffles are nicely matched with a dish of…

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06/29/09

First Timers

by Acespring09

We were in the area and wanted something good to each for breakfast and had heard about Java Jive. So we looked them up and the experience was great. This quaint little spot on Ponce is a wonderful treat to the taste buds. After reading some of the reviews from this sight I had mixed emotions about go there but no more. This little diner that blends retro décor and charm with the new age St. Charles, Green woood and Highlands area without missing a beat. The service was terrific walked in on a Sunday at 11am, and sat right down. The hostess was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. My wife has the French toast, bacon, and biscuit. She loved it all and thinks that the food here is better than the Flying Biscuit. I am still in the air about that one. I had the buttermilk pancakes with a surprising cinnamon butter dollop atop, turkey sausage, grits, and coffee. The pancakes melt in your mouth with every bite, turkey sausage was a little salty but still very flavorful, grits were ok but I prefer Flying Biscuit. Coffee was the very best, you can taste the quality, and it was bold yet light with a velvety finish. Overall I would recommend this restaurant and return again. Sorry that so many people had a bad experience.

Pros: Food, customer service, and coffee
Cons: Parking, and cash only

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03/03/09

Sooo disappointed!

by fefifofood

My friend recommended Java Jive, and I was so looking forward to a casual and delicious mid-week brunch. I didn't know they only accepted cash, and I didn't have cash, so I was forced to use their ATM machine which charges a fee (which I'm certain Java Jive receives a percentage of.) This wouldn't have been so annoying if the food was delicious or if they kept my coffee cup filled, but it wasn't and they didn't. On top of that, the waiter got my order wrong, and it took a long time to get it right. (You would think with so few people in the place at 12:30 on a weekday that they would have better service.) I have to say Java Jive was not worth the money or the time. We will not be going back.