Crema's Take
“Cafe J draws a loyal college crowd with genuinely warm service (Sabrina's greeting style is apparently legendary) and a cozy hangout vibe, but you're working with only 8 reviews, so take all of this with real caution. The seasonal drinks like their tiramisu iced latte land solidly, though at least one reviewer reported a lukewarm, machine-made coffee that missed the mark—quality seems inconsistent. Time your visit before the post-class rush hits, or you'll be waiting half an hour.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Had a tiramisu iced latte. Good seasonal drink. Solid service. Make sure to beat the rush of the college students when going! If I waited 30 minutes later when classes got out, the line was out the door. Solid place, solid coffee. Pretty efficient.
The place has a good vibe Coffee is good Cupcakes are Yummie
sabrina is so good at greeting everyone who walks in. she’s a friend to all and makes a great coffee too. i can really tell she loves notre dame and lives to make it special for everyone else. it’s always the highlight of my day to stop in cafe j
My favorite coffee shop on campus and around town!
The place has a cool vibe, friendly staff and great hangout space. I really wanted this new place to also have great coffee, but it was horrible and barely warm. The coffee is push-button machine made so no barista expertise involved. Worse than a Starbucks at New York prices.…
Crema Reviews
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