Java & Mug

The food was so delicious, especially the black sesame croffle! I highly recommend everyone to come here! ❤️❤️

I’m not sure why all of these people are complaining…this is a cafe. You don’t come here to take a nap or have a party… Honestly, the revamp has been refreshing. The place is clean, the dirty/damp sofas are gone, and the menu has received a much needed facelift. Anyone who comes to visit, try the traditional Korean inspired drinks and the fruit croffle. Two thumbs up from a Chicago native.

This place was so intensely quiet. Not sure if this is normal for this cafe, or just the time we arrived, but it was almost uncomfortable. From the door loudly slamming behind us, to feeling like we had to whisper to chat you could have heard a pin drop. We also made the mistake of sitting in the seat closest to the restroom and could hear everything. The chair I reached for had a long strand of hair on it as well so things could be a bit mote tidy. Negatives aside the cheesecake was delicious! If you are looking for a dead silent study environment, this might be the place for you.

Disappointing changes with the new ownership. Is no longer the nice and cozy cafe with ramen and bubble tea that I loved so much.

The croffle is very yummy! Would recommend

The croffles are amazing!

The lattes are so good, it’s such a cute spot I love sitting by the window. And you have to try a croissant waffle. So crunchy and yummy. One of my favorite spots. Come early before the kids get out of class.

Enough time has passed with this new establishment that I could give an honest and thorough opinion/review. I loved this place very much throughout the years, and I could say with confidence that it was my favorite spot in the entire city. Whether I was leaving high school, visiting on my off-days from work, or studying for other things, this was always the first spot that would come to mind for almost a decade. It was surprising to see that the place was sold, keeping the same name and function as a café, and I was very sad to see that the couches were the first thing to go after the "renovation." That, the bubble tea, the board games, the ramen, and other factors which were removed as well were what kept me coming to Java & Mug so often, but they are all gone now. As another reviewer said, this place feels very sterile and dull now—completely unlike what the old establishment felt like, which was homey and cozy. I wish that the new owners would bring back the things that drew so many customers to the store in the first place, but that is merely a personal desire/preference. They can do what they please with their business, but unfortunately, I will not be frequenting this café anymore as I did for many years.

Great atmosphere with great staff!