Java Nation - Silver Spring

Java Nation - Silver Spring reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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1. B

   Betsy VIP

   Washington DC46 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Our waitress misunderstood that we wanted to order food so we had to wait a bit. The salad was good but I left a little hungry—I should have ordered a protein add-on or bread…
   

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   Tali

   Washington DC3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   My friend and I had a brunch reservation for 11:30 and waited about 10+ minutes for a table. The waiter was great, and we enjoyed the food. About 45 minutes into the meal we finished eating and waited for after-meal tea. While we waited for the drinks the manager came up to us and asked us to leave so she could give the table to waiting customers. We told her that we were there for less than an hour, and assumed that we would have more time there. She was adamant that this was their policy and that we could sit at the bar. Being hearing impaired, I would not have been able to hear the other 2 people I was with at the bar, one of whom drove all the way from VA to meet us at there. Needless to say, we were appalled and will not go back there again.
   

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   Emily

   Washington DC9 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was great and the staff were very nice. However, the loud, bass-heavy club music and the lack of any sound absorption made our brunch kind of unpleasant. I would go back, but only during weekday off-peak hours.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is great, nice place - however it is way too small to have amplified music. In an hour an a half I am completely hoarse trying to talk to my friends. And we sat as far away as we could. They were good, but the music should not overpower everything!
   

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   Sue VIP

   Washington DC20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Met friends for brunch at Java Nation, where we enjoyed a nice variety of menu items (would like to see a few more vegetarian options, however). Our server was lovely and attentive, and was willing to sub crab for smoked salmon on my benedict. It was perfectly cooked and delish. Cocktails were innovative and tasty. It was a little loud, but that just means that it was filled with others who have discovered what a gem this restaurant is. Reasonably priced and ample parking across the street.
   

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   Schwab

   Washington DC5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Loud music and raised voices mean it can be hard to hear. Food is good and service is excellent. .
   

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   Hal VIP

   Washington DC5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this place! Friday and Saturday evenings can get a bit loud with live music, but this is a clean place with great service and a menu with something for everyone!
   

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   Gloria

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I really enjoyed the atmosphere and food. It was busy but not overbearingly loud. Service was slow, no one took our order so we had to flag them down, but everyone was pleasant. My husband really liked his turkey blt w/ truffle fries. I loved the harvest fattoush w/ salmon and the yogurt parfait was delicious.
   

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   Kathy

   New York City2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 12, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was ok, nothing spectacular. Our table was rushed out as soon as we paid. Didn't really appreciate that.
   

   Java Nation - Silver SpringResponded on January 13, 2025

   Hi Kathy, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry your experience felt rushed and will work to improve our service.
   

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    Leigh

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    It’s such a cute place with good food! I recommend it for a fun gathering.
    

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