Jolta Java

One of my favorite coffee shops in the area. Too bad they are now closed :(
RIP Jolta Java you’re going to be missed. :(

Excellent food. Excellent drinks. Large variety from the healthy to the delicious. Very accommodating staff as well. Overall a much better experience than just a coffee shop.

They have Toddy’s thats a HUGE plus for me, its not Starbucks ANOTHER +1. The shop is wide open, plenty of seating, new times readily available, good selection of food. Good stuff. qualms… they keep asking if I have a customer number every time I say no, this is about 5 times. I feel like its some type of reward program but they never ask me if I want to sign up which is weird and makes me feel kinda sad (should i not qualify for such repeat customer discounts?). Also I look like a jerk when I walk into work with the extra large iced toddy cup, see picture. On top of that with Press just down the road at Scottsdale Quarter, I find it hard to recommend Jolta Java ALTHOUGH its much better than Starbucks.

I just moved to the area and was excited to have a local coffee shop within walking distance. Finally today I was able to come in, at first I was impressed by the size of the shop and the large food menu. I was also very happy to see a few vegetarian options, and thought to myself this will be my go to place for coffee and lunch on the weekends.
But the girl at the register was awful to deal with. She was talking to her coworker the entire time I asked her for input on the sandwich options. I heard a whole conversation about her ex-​husband and apartment within the 3 minutes I stood at the register. Next they didn’t have white bread that wasn’t frozen, and forgot my drink order after waiting 10 minutes for the sandwich.
I really had higher hopes for this place.

I came on a weekday afternoon, and there was only 1 other table taken.
Unfortunately, I was ignored for a good few minutes trying to order and I guess the workers there were «busy» counting down the time until their shift was over.
This sounds exactly like the experience Mike had (review: 2÷6÷14), so at least it’s not just me. I asked about their punch card, and the staff sounded very annoyed that I was taking up so much of their time.
They have a huge amount of outdoor patio space along with couches inside, and thanks to the useful wifi tip (pw is their phone number!), I got a lot of work done here.
Their Mexico Mocha wasn’t anything to write home about, and newspapers were on the ground everywhere while the workers only came out to clean up ONCE… right before closing… doing who knows what because they were certainly not that busy.

Quick review. Went into Jolta Java to grab an iced coffee and specifically ordered decaf. They re-​itereated that it WAS decaf (I’m a nursing mother and it was late in the day… two reasons to avoid a lot of caffeine). But i was up all night and REALLY awake — so unfortunately they had given me the caffeine. The coffee was delicious — really… but I was pretty upset about being up all night.
So — I would normally have returned since the coffee tasted good. But they lost my business for being dishonest about what they served me… (wish they had said they were out of decaf so I could have ordered a decaf tea or something else).

Finally found a place that uses real turkey and it was in a coffee shop? Yes, this was one good healthy sandwich and side for about 8 bucks. Mine was fairly basic with whole grain bread, sprouts and avocado and cucumber slices involved. Out of the four sides, I went with the homemade cole slaw and that was also excellent. They have about 20 sandwiches and wraps, but the key to any good sandwich for me and anybody really should be the quality of the meat and Jolta says they roast the turkey in-​house and I rend to believe them after eating this large and tasty sandwich.

I hadn’t been here in a couple years and had some time off, so wanted to visit my favorite local coffee place… wow what a difference a couple years makes.
First I got in and there were several people working behind the counter. Instead of helping, they just kind of looked at me for a couple minutes like I was bothering them. But the worst was the service.
I couldn’t connect to their WiFi which is one of the reasons I came. After asking someone behind the counter if she could help, she just said «well we haven’t had any problems». What about the problem I was having?
I just took my drink and left. Obviously I wasn’t the only one. There was another guy in the parking lot with his laptop out next to me leaving. I asked him if he had any issues connecting and he also was having the same issue. It would have been an easy fix, but they just really don’t care.
Btw, it’s definitely not my computer having issues, I“m typing this from one of your nearby competitors now. ;)
Service has really gotten poor here and I won’t be back, too bad.

This is a cute little shop not too far from my office, and I stopped in to grab a drink on my way in one morning. I was in the mood for an iced, non-​caffeinated drink and they have a lot of choices. I ended up getting an iced chai and a bagel, and I grabbed a vanilla latte for a coworker. The drinks came out pretty quickly, but the bagel took a really long time to come out, I have a feeling it was forgotten about as I stood waiting with both drinks for a little bit. Either way, everything was good and their menu looked tempting enough to try them for a late breakfast or lunch.

2 reviews in 2 days for my favorite coffee joint! This morning (like many other mornings lol) I rushed out of the house without eating but secretly I was already looking forward to coming here since I had an hour b4 my next appointment.
So here I am enjoying the pleasant, comfy atmosphere listening to Christmas music. There’s a networking meeting in the private room you can reserve to us for free. People eating bfast, relaxing and browsing on their phone or tablet.
I had been eyeing their lunch special of corn beef and Swiss sandwich with a side for awhile so that’s what I ordered. The sandwich comes in a French roll toasted– just perfect for my hungry stomach this morning!
Of course I need to mention the friendly staff here. Everyone always so friendly and helpful. And patient too cause some mornings when I’ve been here my brain is still sleeping and they’ve always bantered with me while my brain woke up.
Love this hidden gem!

First time here. I live out in Gilbert so I don’t really know many coffee spots in this area. Used Unilocal to find this place. Ordering was very quick and easy. I hate when you go to some places and you can’t even find their menu. Menus were all over the place here.
I followed others advice and ordered the iced Mexican mocha. Man was it delish! Very flavorful with a hint of spice without being overly rich. Awesome drink and would definitely get again.
I also got the breakfast burrito that comes with egg, Jack cheese, sausage and some salsa on the side. I added bacon to it also. The burrito was very good. I’ve definitely had better but I’ve also had MUCH worse. The bacon I added was crispy which is a big surprise. Usually in places like this it’s soft and gummy. Overall, it was above my expectations
If I’m in the area, I would absolutely come here again.

Very first time here, and I like it. Just wanted to stop in for a little pick me up!
Nice place, family owned, and I have to love and support that.
Free wifi which is very nice. The place smells great when you walk in like fresh coffee.
I got a Buffalo Chicken Wrap, T got Calm Chowder soup, Her favorite.
Both were good, Coffee was great!
Nice folks working here. A bit high priced, but so is Starbucks.
The coolest thing about this place is they do a special every day. Monday a free shot, one of the days kids get a free smoothie. Something different every day.
T was really happy that they had Almond Milk. I like real cream, So I too was happy.

It’s a really cool looking place with atmosphere that can compete with larger chains.
The food and baked goods are pretty good (although I’ve only had one sandwich and a scone, both of which we good, albeit a tad expensive). The coffee tastes better than Starbucks for sure, but twice now I’ve been served a Luke warm cup in the late morning. I know it’s not 8am, but it IS a coffee shop.
Turns out it’s no prob. They’ll make a fresh batch if it’s not piping hot.

I understand people being a bit underwhelmed by the food, it is a coffee shop afterall; cut ‘em some slack.
However, there is no better frozen blended coffee out there. Jolta puts Starbucks to shame! If this was closer I would be there every day for this yumminess!

I went here last week for the first time. I had high hopes because North Scottsdale is devoid of coffee shops with character. The atmosphere was nice but most everything else was mediocre including the coffee.
I got a salmon BLT which was $ 9.00 and had much more tomato on it than anything else. The latte was nothing special and both of the baristas didn’t have much personality or weren’t on their game the day I was there.
The coffee cake was very good, but it’s harder to get a good cup of coffee than good baked goods.
I am generally a very positive person but I think there were enough strikes against this place to recommend going elsewhere.

Stopped in here for a quick bite around 2PM on a weekday. Had the chicken wrap, which when it arrived had obviously been microwaved and possessed no discernible pieces of chicken. A lot of sauce and warm gooey fried muck made up the rest of the interior of the wrap, although the lettuce and tomatoes seemed okay for the couple of bites I took. The coleslaw (side) seemed fresh and was enjoyable since that was all I got to enjoy this day. Save your $ 8…unless you like a cup of overpriced coleslaw. LOL
I will give this place another chance, but they also seem to have a bunch of pretentious, a-​hole, 50-​something «dudes» as regulars in the afternoon… which seemed odd (and uncomfortable) being the 30-​something, pretentious guy that I am.

Jolta Java. I’ve had you on my radar for a few months. I remember stopping by once a few years ago and had a pleasant experience. This time… Not so much.
The coffee drink I got was tasty, and I’m very happy that they carry both almond milk AND soy milk for us lactose intolerant folk. This is where my happiness ends.
This place needs a SERIOUS deep clean. The floor was covered in crumbs, the tables were littered with debris of various food and paper products. The fake plants were dusty and if you look up to their massive ceiling, all the huge pipes are COVERED in dust. It’s an asthmatic nightmare. People would finish their beverage or food and then the table wouldn’t be cleaned for a minimum of ten minutes.
The staff were completely apathetic to all of this. It wasn’t busy, so they stood around behind the counter either looking at their cellphones, chit chatting, or watching the Olympics. Sad customer service.
The more I type out, the more I realize that this shop needs more than a cleaning. It needs an attitude and staff adjustment.
I doubt I’ll return.

The manager and owner of this establishment needs to be reprimanded for his disregard for basic health and safety practices in his store. The manager accidentally spilled burning hot coffee on my brother today at the register. Instead of tending to my brother’s burnt leg, he simply wiped up the spill on the counter and offered up a weak apology.
I worked at Starbucks for 6 years and I would never tend to a small counter spill before I offered up a wet cloth or burn cream to a customer who had been burned. Especially if the spill was my fault.
My concern for the employees who work here and customers who frequent this spot (which will no longer be me) is that there was no proper first aid to treat his burn. When my brother asked for something for his burn the manager dug around for a bit before producing a bottle of NIVEA BOTANICAL HAND CREAM. At this point, I approached the register and asked what they had in their first aid to treat burns because Nivea hand cream was not acceptable for his burnt leg. He returned to the first aid kit and offered my brother a tube of antibacterial soap.
This should be of great concern to the friendly people who work there and to the loyal customers who visit. Please consider that all food and beverage establishments should have, at the bare minimum, a BASIC first aid kit that includes burn cream. This manager should sincerely hope that none of his employees are burned or injured at this establishment because he would have a serious lawsuit on his hands. Same goes for his customers.

I approach most joints like Jolta Java as if it’s going to be a four or five star experience, otherwise, why would I be going. So, the moment I walked in to Jolta Java, it had the feel of a 4 or 5 star place. My wife and I order our coffees, mine was hot, hers was iced. The girl making the drinks didn’t really seem to know what she was doing. She had to ask another employee a couple of questions before making them. My wife’s iced coffee didn’t have enough sweetener in it so we had to ask for another squeeze. THEN, as I’m waiting for my latte, I look across the store and see two employees smooching and hugging behind the counter, as if this coffee shop was their own private little romantic cabana. So, now it’s a three star joint. I can get over it, but not too excited about it.
THEN, the dude, Mr. Schmoocher, is totally obnoxious and loud with the other employees, including Mrs. Schmoocher, calling each customer who comes in «Boss». If the owner reads these reviews (hopefully Mr. Schmoocher isn’t the owner), you need to do something about this guy if you want your shop to thrive. Huge problems! And that’s how it moved from a 4 or 5 star joint to a 1 star joint.

I stopped in here needing to kill some time before meeting my family for dinner at Sapporo (across the parking lot). I always saw ads for this place in the Scottsdale Airpark magazine but never knew where it was. Lucky for me, I finally found it! There is dedicated parking in the front of the coffee shop so I parked there. When I walked in, I was fairly stunned as it twice the size of most Starbucks I have been in. I was immediately welcomed by the employees behind the counter. As I made my way to the counter, I kept trying to figure out where I was going to sit. Since there were a number of good spots, I decided to figure it out after I got my coffee. The menu is expansive and includes the usual coffee drinks, pastries, sandwiches, quiche, etc. I settled for a small, vanilla iced coffee and a double chocolate chocolate chip cookie for just over $ 4.
After I got my coffee, I wandered around looking for a spot. I ended up in a back corner that housed a comfy tweed couch with knee height tables and ottoman stools. Across from it were long booths with tables and outlets under all of them. In my corner, there was a bookshelf with used books and checkers. As I was studying, I remember thinking how relaxed I was back there and how the music they played was good and varied. Not the typical Sinatra or hip coffeehouse music they play at Starbucks that annoys the living piss out of me.
Although this place was so large, there was very much a comfortable feel about the place and the random corners of comfortable seating (couches, armchairs, etc) helped with that. There is also outdoor seating too. I really enjoyed my experience there and loved my cookie so much, I bought another one on the way out. For the next day, of course, duh!