Lava Java - Reviews

My experience at this café was very positive. It's worth the short stroll from Haight. I enjoyed the great sandwich variety for $9. 75 and the flavorful coffee. The service was friendly, and the atmosphere was great, making it a quiet place where conversation was easy. I highly recommend it.

My experience at this cafe was a mix of pleasant and unpleasant. The staff was really sweet, and I loved the ambiance; it’s a cute little cafe! However, the food quality was a major letdown. I ordered an almond latte, but it was undrinkable. My friend ordered a latte, and there was definitely something off with the milk. Overall, the lattes were gross.

My experience at this restaurant was disappointing, primarily due to the coffee. I ordered 2 lattes, and both had burnt milk, making them tough to enjoy. I would not recommend this place if you're looking for good coffee. If you do decide to visit, I suggest sticking to iced or black coffee.

I work on the same block and often try to go well out of my way to avoid this place. This morning I only had a couple of minutes so I popped in for a black iced coffee. It was undrinkably bad. Literally could only take a sip, make a face and set it down. Perhaps they don’t clean their brewing pots regularly? Or let the beans mold? It was disgusting. Barista was nice, I still tipped via Venmo, but I won’t keep putting myself through that. Ugh!

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I had the best bagel sandwich in the city, specifically the egg, cheddar, & spinach on asiago. The service was friendly and prompt, and the atmosphere was casual and relaxed. It's my favorite quick brekkie spot!

My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive. The owner was super nice, and the drinks were great. Overall, it's a great place with a wonderful environment. I would 100% recommend it!

As a brown-presenting person, my experience at this restaurant was extremely unwelcoming. I visited with my white friend, and the staff member insinuated that I hadn't paid for my food and drink. However, my friend was not asked for any confirmation. This treatment was extremely unwelcoming toward people of color.

My experience at this restaurant was largely positive, especially concerning the food. I had the turkey bacon club sandwich and it was absolutely delicious. The only significant drawback was the payment method; it's cash/Venmo/Zelle only. The service was rated a 4, the atmosphere a 4, and the food a perfect 5. There was no wait time, and the noise level was quiet, making it easy to talk.

My experience at this restaurant was fantastic, especially the food. I absolutely loved the egg cheese ham bagel and found the turkey swiss sandwich to be so nice. I also strongly recommend the avocado smoothie.

This is a lovely casual spot for coffee and food. I was impressed that a breakfast sandwich and coffee only cost $12, which is rare in San Francisco! They have a good selection of black coffee roasts. Heads up, they only take cash, Zelle, or Venmo.