Java Jive

What a egg-tra special breakfast spot! Great vegan options and wonderful espresso! Warmly greeted by server upon arrival and they suggested the salsa scramble which did not disappoint. Some of the best grits in Atlanta! My partner enjoyed the tofu scram. Plenty of parking in rear. Vintage decor and great food! No doubt all the locals can’t be wrong. Cash only.

After driving by this spot for years, we decided to stop by for breakfast but unfortunately, we won’t be back.

Food: It was fine, nothing to write home about. Portions are a bit smaller compared to other breakfast places with similar price points. That doesn’t bother me personally, I don’t mind paying for good food. The Garden Scramble was a bit bland and I had to add salt to my grits. The ingredients were clearly fresh though, so I do appreciate that:

The reason why we won’t go back: The atmosphere.
Please please please be aware that this is a CASH ONLY establishment. We didn’t realize this when we first came in and it was not mentioned when we asked to be put on the wait list. It didn’t click until I noticed that everyone was paying with cash. I did a quick search and realized that it was in fact Cash Only. In our panic, we didn’t failed to look around and notice the ATM in the back hallway, so my partner ran to the Publix down the street to get some cash. He was gone no more than 10 minutes. He came back in about 4 minutes after I was sat down, at which point the waitress felt the need to whisper-hiss lecture us about how we were not supposed to sit down if the whole party wasn’t there. Which, I completely understand, and I would not have had a problem if I was told that BEFORE I was given a table. But what is the point of pointing out a policy that we weren’t aware of after the fact? The place wasn’t even that busy, there were plenty of tables and no other customers waiting. It made the whole atmosphere every awkward for us. It turned us off from truly exploring the menu. We ordered our egg dishes, our water, paid and left.

Their cash only and seating policy is not an issue. We’ve eaten at plenty of Atlanta restaurants with similar policies. It’s the lack of communication of these policies to newcomers that’s the problem. It very much felt like if you’re not a regular, you’re not welcomed.

Atmosphere: WHOA! Cool. 50s vibes all the way. Small, local, authentic, hole-in-the-wall feel.

Workable: no lol. Come for a meal, not a work sesh.

Food/drink: a diner that does its food well. Pancakes were fluffy. Biscuits were fresh. Pie tasted homemade. Eggs with basil & cream cheese…✔️✔️✔️

Price: *cash only! mid to low end, good deal. Worth!

Parking: free lot in the back - kinda confusing to get there. But you can do it.

Food tasted great, coffee tasted great, and the pancakes and desert pie was some of the best I’ve had. It gave me the feeling like i was having a home cooked meal and it tasted as good as one should too. First time eating here and I will be going back again soon.
Owner spoke with us for a bit as it was not busy later in the day when we showed up and they were very kind and a pleasure to speak with.
Overall this place gives off the small family diner atmosphere and the food won’t disappoint you

Cash only!! Cute dine in spot with good vibes. We ordered pecan waffles and garden scramble - not the best, it was okay. Service was fast and good.

Best buttermilk pancakes ever.

Had the vegetable scramble with pepper jack cheese which was great too! Love the atmosphere as well.
Found out that you can order full homemade pies as well. Today I got a mini coconut pie! YUM!! I’ll be back!

My husband and I ate here twice on our vacation here because it was sooo delicious!!! Welcoming cozy environment and affordable delicious food. It’s easy to please anyone who comes here because despite their small menu they have a good range of traditional breakfast for picky eaters and adventurous flavors like the Santa fe and Mediterranean egg scrambles! (Also pictured is the raspberry cream cheese French toast and the gingerbread waffle with lemon curd yum!)

Cash-only, Quiet breakfast spot with a family- friendly environment. I recommend the pancakes or biscuits. I often get the Greek omelette with breakfast potatoes or grits; however, I highly recommend listening for the specials because you could be in for a treat. There’s an ATM located onsite.