Java Detour
836 Second St, San Rafael, CA
Crema's Take
“This San Rafael drive-thru is beloved by regulars who've watched it grow from a humble trailer into a trusted neighborhood staple, and it earns that loyalty by actually making real food in-house rather than reheating plastic-wrapped sandwiches. The team behind the counter is genuinely warm and attentive, crafting thoughtful drinks like a restrained Oat Chai Latte and creative flavors like their Reese's mocha blend, plus smoothies that taste like they care about your health rather than your sugar intake. Whether you're grabbing a quick breakfast burrito on your way out of town or stopping in for specialty coffee and light food, the combination of quality, kindness, and efficient service keeps families coming back for years.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
I like this one, it's a drive thru selling real food that they make, not breakfast sandwiches in a plastic bag. The ladies who run it are very sweet. Smoothies are good, not sugary. LOTS of non coffee options!
Always nice people, great coffee, and quick service. Our family has patronized this business for 10 years now, since it was a simple trailer unit, and we will always choose them as our preferred coffee and drive-thru breakfast spot in Fairfax.
It’s a drive thru coffee stop. They have pre packaged light food, tea, specialty coffee and tea drinks. If there’s a line of cars the wait isn’t bad when enough staff are on, if not it can take a few minutes-so if you’re in a rush-check out if there’s more than one person working. Otherwise-great location, two windows for orders, good selection. Prices are typical of coffee shops in the area.
These folks make a half decent Oat Chai Latte and have frozen, microwaved-to-order burritos - which were serviceable for a quick breakfast on the road
Employees were very polite & attentive to my order. I got the Reese’s mocha blend, tasted exactly like a Reese’s candy I really enjoyed it!
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