Java Joe's Cafe

Love love love this place!!! So much so, that we ate here TWICE while on vacation!! We don’t usually eat at the same places twice. I will say the service and server were better the first time around…not so much the second time. The coffee was awesome…my hubby had just plain coffee but I had the caramel nut latte and it was DELICIOUS!!! I had the banana nut pancakes with hash browns. My hubby had bacon, eggs and pancakes, and we shared an order of biscuits and gravy! Everything was delicious! They have the cutest collection of tea pots also…lots of interesting decor inside! We would definitely come back again while visiting the area!

I came here based on the strong reviews, but I feel like I missed something. Yes the menu is huge and the place is eclectic and kitschy, but based on the love this place seems to get, I was expecting this great wonderful breakfast. Yet the food was just average and the service was kind of slow. Wasn't even busy on the morning we went in. Now, don't get me wrong, average does not been bad - the food wasn't bad by any means. It was just basically what you'd expect from any ordinary breakfast place.

Awesome food, lovely service and great location.
We stumbled upon this place to grab a quick bite and fell in love.
Service: Joe and Sandy are fun, warm and welcoming. They do have a small kitchen - so make sure to budget enough time when you visit the place.
Food: We ordered a bunch of omelets which were tasty and had sumptuous portions. The menu has something for everyone. Highly recommend for a hearty breakfast/brunch before you head to the Mackinac Island.
Ambience: the place has a very nice, cozy ambience. The outdoor dining area is great for lete groups

Overall - awesome experience. Great food.

This place was an overall great experience, if I could give it a 6 star review I would. Better yet I think I will, because you, Java Joe deserve it!
6 star review coming up!
The most import thing I want to say is that the food was top notch, good quality food and great presentation! Tastes even better. If you don't have time to read the rest of the review then all you need to know is don't cut yourself short but not eating here. Don't read another review you have found your place to eat!

From the outside this breakfast joint looks like a hippy shack painted a bunch of colors with no parking place. This is the moment where you need to realize this place is worth walking a mile. Go in, don't turn around. I definitely think they need a bigger building, however we where seated in under 5 min. And the place was packed. The older lady who is the grease to the wheel was 1/4 of my experience at this place. She was funny, direct and did not mess around with her restaurant standards. Thanks unnamed old lady for all you do! The menu was huge and had unique options. I went with 4 grown men and we each ordered two entrees. Get the hot cocoa, then get another, and another because it is free refills! Yum! We had the coconut French toast, biscuits and gravy, banana nut French toast, light morning breakfast, raspberry crepes, Hawaiian omelette, hobo omelet, blue berry pancakes.
Everything was amazing!
Our waitress Nam was great and friendly. The cook Jackie deserves an award, mind blown, how can such good food and variety of food, and quality be made so fast in that small of a space. It was like magic! I really do wish this place had a new building with a few more seats, but stayed small to keep the experience. I am from Minnesota but will definitely go out of my way to fit this place into my travel plans.
Thanks Java Joe's for exceeding all of my expectations!!

When I looked up what to do/where to eat in St. Ignace - Java Joe's Cafe came up as a popular destination, so popular that you have to arrive early to get a table. It's true! It's very popular and rightly so. The decor both on the exterior and interior is very colorful - in a fun way. (Even the floor is painted in bold designs & colors - I found out the artist is the owners' son.) Not only did I meet the proprietor, I also got to sit at his table for breakfast - he went around to all of the customers and asked where we were from. Java Joe's menu is extensive and known for unusual selections - I went with a more traditional fare (corned beef hash)which was delicious.
P.S. The menus detail the origin of "Java Joe's Cafe" that is just as colorful as the current incarnation and namesake.

This is the best cafe for having breakfast in St Ignace. Their staff service is just awesome. We felt like we are having our food in our home. Dishes were just awesome.
We have tried grilled cheese sandwich, chocolate chips pancake.
Service: 5/5
Ambience: 5/5

Absolutely LOVED this place! We stayed close by for a girls trip and ended up here twice. Joe was super friendly and chatted with everyone and is even the one making the coffee! Other staff were very friendly as well. The decor is super fun and cheerful and you can't help but smile and be happy! I also got my future told by the Java Joe fortune teller out front, which was actually spot on and fun! The menu is HUGE and there is definitely something for everyone! We both loved what we ordered both days! If ever in the area again, this will be a stop for sure! It is a very busy place and rightfully so, but they get you seated as fast as they can and our wait was never too long.

I could never say enough about this place, it’s one of my favorites places I’ve ever been to. I would drive all the way up north just for the vibe only, not to mention it’s the best food around! Stop by and meet Joe you won’t be disappointed ✌🏼☮️

Love the place and staff’s energy! They were so kind. Food was okay, we had the most basic options though . I was so happy and satisfied that I bought one of their mug, it makes me remember that nice morning whenever I use it!

I can't say enough good things about this place. It's not your typical restaurant...they're a small space with hours in the first half of the day...so get there early. The crowd waiting to eat should be proof enough of how good the food is. Not to mention the unbelievable variety of pancakes, eggs and other breakfast items. Also, Joe the owner, comes by everyone's table to chat and offers sage advice for sight seeing. A MUST if you're in St. Ignace!