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Java Station
4447 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara
Phone: (805) 681-0202
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Reviews by the General Public
What Happened?, 1/6/2010
Reviewer: Leyla
from Santa Barbara, CA
I want the Java Station to return to its original glory! After being gone forn two years I came back to Java Station only to find that it is no longer the cool, funky place that it used to be. The service is downright awful now too! I had what appeared to be the managers 8 year old son making my double latte. It doesn't have that random old stuff everywhere anymore. It is a plain old boring place with bad coffee and horrible service now. What a shame! You won't find me here anymore...try Starbucks instead.
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TOO MUCH EGO IS BAD FOR CUSTOMERS, 11/21/2009
Reviewer: Steve Walker
from Santa Barbara, CA
I have been coming to Java Station since it opened in 2000 and love the location and the vibe with the bikers and cool people. For some reason now, the new staff that like to hang out in the back lot. After yesterday, I will not be back for a while or until the place gets a new owner. Don't live and work with your girlfriend 24/7. The mgr. there acts like he is expert in every aspect of food prep, he yells at the staff, orders them around and then pops off on customers if they perhaps even mention anything about how he is spreading mayonaise on a piece of bread. I do love the coffee there, but the mental patients that work there need to wake up cause after they get fired from Java Station their resume will not be good enough to work at Home Depot or CVS.
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Surely surly, 10/6/2009
Reviewer: Tim Brooks
from Santa Barbara, CA
I got a cup of coffee here today and it was awful. It tasted burnt. Slow, surly service. I usually tip but today I definately didn't. It did have a nice atmosphere though. Unfortunately, there's more than atmosphere to a good COFFEE shop. I don't plan to return.
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OMG BUFFALO BURGER!!!, 8/9/2009
Reviewer: Genevieve
from Santa Barbara, CA
Java Station is one of my favorite places to go. It has a cool atmosphere, the staff are friendly and polite, the coffee and food are always great and tasty, and the new BBQ menu is to die for. The buffalo burgers are tender and huge, and the tri tip is marinated to perfection. It's a must try! I love this place and will definitely continue to keep going there.
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Java Station, 6/3/2009
Reviewer: Ben
from Santa Barbara, CA
I am always positive except when I have really poor service, I have seen better coffee shops manage I don't know if manager/ owner don't seem to care, If you want to feel like trash then come here when I stop by there yesterday I had to wait 5-8 minutes for the employee to get back from accross the street and it was only employee there if you have a coffee shop and your the only one then you need to stay by on the property not go off and then my "white mocha was burnt like espresso or white chocolate mocha" so I "ended up getting a vanilla latte" I had to go for "something cheap" after he made it then he left and walk down the street almost to the stoplight I guess the reviewer second one or third is right they do feel like they have been treating people like worms so if you want to waite for poor service and not great coffee then come here, management needs to improve or do something benefical here or you are going to loose a lot of good customers I will be going more to Starbucks or Goleta Coffee Company because the staff does not leave and that's great not you guys/girls Sorry!
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Fun, laid back atmosphere, 5/27/2009
Reviewer: Katey
from Santa Barbara, CA
I love coming to Java Station whenever I get the chance! I was cramming for a final last week and I went over to Java to study for awhile. I ended up staying there for three hours until closing time! I had a really good strawberry and banana shake that hit the spot and gave me some energy to keep working. Comfortable couches, nice people, quite- it was a wonderful place to take the stress off from school and get some stuff done! thanks Java!
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Feel like being treated like a worm? Come to java station!, 5/23/2009
Reviewer: sean
from Santa Barbara, CA
I often visit this place since my office is located nearby and the only alternative is starbucks. Lately I've been going to starbucks instead. That pretty much says it all. The staff, with very few exceptions, are snotty, aloof, and barely civil. They do their best to make you feel like a complete a-hole for having the audacity to want to buy a cup of coffee from them. The coffee isn't even very good, and the carafes are empty most of the time. I remember one occasion when there wasnt a drop of coffee to be had in the place, a line out the door, and one person working while the rest of the staff was out back smoking and playing guitar. I've had to go behind the counter on 2 separate occasions in order to fetch the carafe from under the coffee thing just to get a cup of coffee so I could get the heck out of there. There is the bad. For all that, the food is pretty good and the place looks good and is fairly clean, but if you want service that doesn't make you feel like an American tourist in Paris, go somewhere else.
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Great coffee!, 3/28/2009
Reviewer: Steve Lange
from Santa Barbara, CA
Stopped here in the middle of a 116 mile bike ride. The cafe mocha I had really hit the spot and helped me finish the ride. Also feature very tasty baked goods from Arlington Bakery. They're definitely on my radar screen now and I'll be finding excuses to stop in again soon...
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ew
Reviewer: jessica
from Santa Barbara, CA
i went here because everyone told me it was really good. um, not so much. i got a hot chocolate and my friend got some coffee thing and they were both COLD and tasted like milk. my hot chocolate had no chocolate in it. the service was fast but the person working was pretty blah and didn't seem to want to be working. wouldn't go here again.
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great job!
Reviewer: Christine
from Los Olivos CA
I had to come from the Valley to p/u at the airport late one night, and it was easy to take a right onto Hollister there at the bottom of the 154 and pull up to Java Station- they were closed- or darn near ready to when I pulled in- and I really appreciated that they let me in, made me a fantastic coffee and wouldn't accept more than a thanks- they brushed it off- most coffee houses would have turned me away. Will look forward to more drinks from Java Station- too bad they weren't there when I lived 3 doors down!!!!
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Nice people food/drink Ok
Reviewer: Glenn
from Buellton
My Chai Latte was better at the Starbucks, Sandwick Ok along with muffin. Fresh squeezed OJ was good. Nice atmosphere, really casual either inside or out with lots of seating. People behind the counter were extra friendly. A good place to chill away from hustle and bustle.
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Let's clean up a little.
Reviewer: Lincoln
from Santa Barbara, CA
This coffee shop has a lot going for it: a great location, a good quality product, a faithful clientele. I have been going to this shop for years, and for the most part, I have enjoyed my coffee, choosing to stay on the premises to sip away and read the paper. The young workers behind the counter are ALWAYS polite and do a good job. However, I have noticed that the floors are often dirty; making sure that the floors are swept up every night would be really helpful. Secondly, the quality and type of music that is played over the stereo is sometimes inappropriate and too loud for a mellow coffee shop frequented by a wide variety of customers. Classical and jazz music are always excellent choices, and I would also suggest that the music be licensed for for the public through ASCAP.
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nice place for study
Reviewer: Emrah
from Santa Barbara, CA
Excellent place for studying or reading. Their Americano was great and pie was good too. Quiet, relaxing atmosphere with nice people. No lines, no waiting, fast service... Liked it, probably will go there again.
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Fun place to study
Reviewer: Julia
from Santa Barbara
I came here today to study. Nice atmosphere, had wireless internet access, nice music, quiet, and comfy chairs. I really enjoyed the decor and the fireplace. I ordered the white chocolate caramel latte. It was good, but way too sweet for my taste. I also had the lemon bread, which was a bit dry. But overall, I really liked the place. I would come back here and try their other coffees.
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