Nelly’s Java

Business takes me to virtually every city in the country therefore, I know good service from bad. Nelly’s Java’s service is beyond good it is excellent. One of the joys of coming home to Oakland is enjoying an organic coffee at Nelly’s. It doesn’t get better than this!

I love nelly’s! The drinks are excellent and the staff is very accommodating. Good place to work or enjoy a beverage with a friend. Prices are reasonable too. Always happy to come here when I’m in Montclair!

I reallly wanted to like this place, since it’s right in our neighborhood and I’m all about supporting local businesses. But $ 8+ for a weak watered down latte and a muffin from Costco is not okay. I was so shocked at the total I had to ask her to confirm that was correct.
Sadly, I will not be back.

Nelly’s has been here for as long as I can remember. And for the most part, those who have lived in the area before Starbucks and Peet’s, really support this neighborhood coffeeshop. I enjoy coming here not only in support of small businesses, but also for the great (strong) coffee.
I always get an iced coffee with almond milk and it always gives me the perfect boost I need in the morning. Even 4 shots of espresso at Starbucks probably wouldn’t give me that same effect. Also, as a frequent customer, they always remember my order and are already started on it as soon as I walk in through the door.
There is a $ 5 minimum on credit/​debt cards but if you know you’ll be in a few times, I suggest just getting a gift certificate. I usually put $ 10-​$ 20 at a time when mine runs out and its really convenient!
The girls who work here are really hard working and definitely give this shop more of an appeal. And Nelly herself is very sweet and is very in touch with her customers and the community.

Fast, clean, easy and close to work. And they take cards! And they have vanilla soy! Yay!

I’ve been going to Nellie’s for several years now, probably three or four times a week. The café is comfortable in every way — comfortable chairs, fine coffee, very pleasant people working there, and Nelly herself, the brains of the organization, cares about one thing — that her customers are happy with the coffee, food and service she provides. I bet I have been to just about every coffeehouse in Oakland, and this one gets my praise as THE BEST.

Their hot chocolate is the best! Better then Starbucks or any coffee shops I have been to!!! Their coffee is pretty cheap! I like how they have their raw sugar and all the topping for your coffee! Is also a plus when is right across the street from my work place!!! Friendly people! Very good customer service! Never a bad experience!

Ich und meine Freundin treffen uns ca 1 mal die Woche in diesem süßes kleinen Kaffee! Das Personal ist wirklich freundlich! Manchmal wartet man auch schon mal die eine oder andere Minute auf seinen Kaffee. Dies wird aber durchblas unglaublich nette Personal gut gemacht. Die Einrichtung ist schon etwas älter und könnte eine Renovierung gut vertragen!
Kaffe ist sehr gut !

I love Montclair and was excited to know that there is a coffee shop other than the mega giant chains here.
My Mastermind buddy told me about this place. Occasionally you can find us there conversing and creating our master business plans, one project at a time.
This coffee shop is small. But I can always find a seat. I like the selection of beverages and snacks. I’ve had their pastries and the bean burrito. I do not like their lack of decent cups for dining in customers. Flimsy paper cups just don’t do it for me. That’s my biggest and really only complaint. Otherwise I like this place and do go back.

Rude. I used to come here a lot to work and have my morning coffee. Stopped in today and asked if I could use wii fi for a quick transaction — NO. I’ll never be back!

As a former Starbucks addict, I’m here to tell you I’ve made the switch — now I grab a cup of coffee from Nelly’s religiously every morning.
Nelly’s coffee is far and away better than anything in the neighborhood. That’s for starters. Plus the staff is lovely — knows everyone by name and order. Nelly herself gave me a coffee bean education one day that I still appreciate. Did you know? The darker the roast, the less caffeine? Neither did I! Until Nelly told me.
The food here is hit or miss — I love the breakfast burritos and eat them every morning, but the sandwich I ordered here once was pretty sub-​par and they have a lot of packaged items that I think they can just do without. The décor is also uninspired and heavy. It feels too dark for the lightness and sweetness of the staff (not to mention the coffee, if you so desire.)
That said, Nelly’s is a neighborhood favorite for me and so many other happy patrons in the hood. Thanks Nelly’s! So glad you’re in my life.

This café is somewhat misleading. It is called «Nelly’s Java Organic Coffee and Tea». The coffee and tea may be organic but the pastries are not (Kirkland brand muffins). Most organic establishments pride themselves in all organic products. I am not a big organic health nut but I was confused by this establishment. Their snack and cold drink selection is likewise mostly not organic. I ordered a Chai and it was mediocre. The staff was not very friendly and behind the counter, the kitchen area, did not appear very clean. The bathroom also did not look like it had been cleaned in a while.

I really enjoy this coffee shop. Montclair already has a small village feel to it and i like how Nelly’s is right at the end and feels a bit more isolated (and not as commercial as Peet’s or Starbucks which are in the middle of Montclair). The mood in here is great and i’m always able to get a lot of work done and can focus. The staff is very nice and pleasant, but not over the top like some coffee shops that are all in your face when you are merely trying to get your caffeine fix! Keep it up!

I want to like this shop, but I can’t go in quickly, order a drink and swipe a credit card (or iphone app) and run out. It just takes too long, and I’m usually in a rush. If they fix this, I’ll happily give them my Starbucks bucks.

I Like to see a Business owner standing there and Talking with his/​her Customers… The coffee is pretty good, the place is cozy!

This is a nice/​friendly no-​hassle place to get your caffeine fix in the form of a coffee beverage. It’s a great comfortable place to sit and relax. I’m not sure who Nelly is, but this person runs a great coffee establishment.

Solid local coffee shop. .. and one of the only coffee shops where you can actually get a seat! (Starbucks has virtually no seating and the old-​timers at Peet’s hog tables like sitting is going out of style!) The service is friendly, the menu is expansive, and of course there is free wi-​fi. I will definitely be patronizing Nelly’s more, especially if I actually want to hang out in a coffee shop!

Kids and hubby have been coming for years and have always loved, loved, loved it here. They know them, the customers know them, it’s like Cheers for the coffee crowd. Me — not so much — I’ve always had my coffee at home so haven’t had that much occasion to go in. But recently, I ran out of coffee I liked, we were in the village, and I brought my own travel mug and asked for coffee with 2 shots. So many times coffee places have no idea how to treat that… but they got it right away… and they don’t charge me an arm and a leg. Plus they have raw sugar — that’s a MUST HAVE for me. I enjoyed it so much I went for a few days in a row. But then I just bought some beans from them cuz I can’t afford to buy coffee every day! Will be a regular thing more often for me now, though.

Good wifi, comfy chairs, plugs available, good smoothies, good muffin.
Approved!

We love Nelly’s– in part due to Nelly herself, since she is super sweet and loves our baby and frequently steals him away. So perhaps we are a bit biased, BUT, I was enjoying our local non-​chain coffee/​tea café way before I popped out an awesome child for her to go nuts over. My hubby likes the espresso and I do love my numi tea.
It’s pretty chill here, free wifi (get the password from them), plenty of time to hang out, no pressure. Lots of locals here. If you prefer Peets or Starbucks, suit yourself, more mellow time for my family with Nelly and her staff.

$ 2.50/cup of drip Joe, password protected wireless, AND closes early?!? Sorry, evil tho they may b, I’m going 2 Starbucks 4 my ‘puter needs!
I DO realize they serve «organic» coffee here, but so does Peets, Starbucks, & a bunch of other places! for LESS than $ 2.50!!! I guess it’s the «Montclair Village» way…
I may have to be up here regularly for an appointment, but I do NOT have to STAY here for the rest of my needs. I REALLY wanted to! But after 4 weeks of failing to find someplace close that will serve my purposes… it’s back to other parts of Oakland for me!
ce’ la vie!