The Java Break Cafe - Lawrence

Java Break has a charming atmosphere, and was one of the first coffee shops I visited in Lawrence. Their baked goods are always fantastic, and I enjoy their sod... read more Java Break has a charming atmosphere, and was one of the first coffee shops I visited in Lawrence. Their baked goods are always fantastic, and I enjoy their sodas and seasonal apple cider. The service tends to be amazing, though I did get snapped at once by one of the employees for not speaking loud enough when ordering.

Delicious beverages and pastries—-just like I remember from the mid to late 90s while at KU. Same owner and exceptional service persist. read more Delicious beverages and pastries—-just like I remember from the mid to late 90s while at KU. Same owner and exceptional service persist.

Whether its 5pm or 5am, need a quick snack or a drink? Or a meal? Or a chill? I've dined-in and did take-away a million times during my life here and between th... read more Whether its 5pm or 5am, need a quick snack or a drink? Or a meal? Or a chill? I've dined-in and did take-away a million times during my life here and between the delicious food and beverage options on their menu, to their old school (antique-relic decorof old-timey cereal boxes and antenna era TVs playing cartoons from the old days, the cereal bar (YUM!!! to the comfy boothsthat after a long night of DoorDashing its a bit too easy to order a yum yum and go snoozin' on hehe The best part of thisplace is THE FREE SPEECH ZONE where you can paint the walls with your imagination!!! ALL OVER THE PLACE (EVEN THE RESTROOM ! Oh,there's some beautiful history painted all over the free speech zone : This place is honestly my favorite coffee shop diner inthe world, and i've been to countless.. i'm a little biased because i love Lawrence for everything that it is- but this placejust holds a very special place in my soul!

The drinks they offer are quite good, and their smoothies and scones are enjoyable as well. However, the staff often seem irritated by my presence. read more The drinks they offer are quite good, and their smoothies and scones are enjoyable as well. However, the staff often seem irritated by my presence.

I absolutely love this place! I moved to Lawrence in 2016 and have since moved away, but I make it a point to visit whenever I'm back in town. I always get thei... read more I absolutely love this place! I moved to Lawrence in 2016 and have since moved away, but I make it a point to visit whenever I'm back in town. I always get their mocha chai with the mocha whip—it's fantastic! This place is truly special.