Funky Java Coffee House

Larry’s coffee shop is awesome. It’s a place to relax and enjoy a warm conversation and great coffee and tea. Larry keep up the good work. Your special customer with the service dog thinks your the best.

I would give this place 5 stars just for the owner alone. He always is so friendly and asks about my family. I grew up going here every now and then and stop by whenever I’m in town. It’s always filled with regulars and artwork and is just a super cute place.

I’m confused… I’ve tried to check this place out two times (at 7−8PM) and the lights have been out and the shop is not open– Even though Unilocal states that its open until midnight. Either someone needs an updating or you need a password to get in and its just THAT exclusive. Either way, I won’t be trying again.

Great double shot of espresso! Reminded me of all the good espresso I had when I was in Italy, exploring cafes in various cities. Very friendly, no nonsense, quick. Great coffee, great customer service, and ample seating available. Will be back. Cash only but nice even prices.

Great little homegrown coffee place. Really cute and funky and friendly. Great coffee.

This is a great place. It is cash ONLY, though. Didn’t know what to think upon appearances … But they exceeded expectations

Another little hidden treasure in villa park. Make sure to bring cash .
This is where real coffee lovers go. Definitely worth a shot !

I love this place. The owner is the sweetest most friendly guy. We moved to villa Park a few months ago and we love to take our dog on a walk to get a coffee
Tip– CASH ONLY, worth stopping by an ATM for the small «hometown feeling», great prices, amazing service, and tasty coffee!

Decided to give this shop a try this morning, stop by at 7:15am and they were closed. Have to wonder about a coffee shop that is closed during the morning commute.

It’s called Funky for a reason. Plus I don’t think I got the full, fun experience as the owner was out of town. I walked in and didn’t really know what to think. There is stuff everywhere. And it’s kinda dark. But that’s cool. So I wandered around a little and looked. There’s some funky art and some unique jewelry and things in a couple glass cases. But overall this felt like a place where the regulars hang out and I felt like an intruder. There was a group chatting loudly with the staff, having a very weird conversation and just enjoying themselves shooting the $h!t. Too bad the staff didn’t say hello to me or acknowledge me. Maybe then in wouldn’t have felt so odd. Instead I ordered a hot chocolate (which arrived in a Loyola Hospital cup/​sleeve?), paid cash and quickly left. I had about an hour to kill, but there was no way I was doing it there. Although the hot chocolate was okay, it was obviously not a spot that was welcoming to me. Maybe it was an off day or maybe this just wasn’t my thing.

This is my favorite coffee shop in the area. I go here all of the time for some of the tastiest coffee around.

Ok funky is right this place has a weird vibe to it, not bad but different, Coffee was very good. Would give it 4 stars but the smokers hovering around the front door is horrible not to mention illegal. I get it coffee and a cigarette goes together if you are a smoker. People with children don’t want to drag their family through a cloud of smoke, it just isn’t very inviting. Still smoke and all, coffee is very good.

First time I came in, I made the assumption that they would take my debit card. Unfortunately they are cash only, but Larry was kind enough to make me a coffee anyway. This is my new favorite coffee place, he makes my cappuccino perfect. I love checking out the funky art, too!

The dive bar of coffee houses. Pretty good cup o’ joe. Locally owned gets my business.

With Funky Java around, there really is no reason to get coffee elsewhere. I’m so glad this is close to home because I love it! It’s funkalicious.
There isn’t much to it in terms of appearance. The outside looks pretty plain, as I think it just reads «coffee house» in those big strip mall letters. The inside is interesting. There is just a random assortment of seating, flyers for local events, a bulletin board of local VPers, and some random jewelry for sale at the counter.
So what makes the Funky Java a 5-​star place? The coffee and the owner. The owner is super nice. My SO and I are still fairly new to the area, and there are some places where we feel out of place, but that’s not the case here. We’ve only been inside a handful of times, but he already recognizes us and makes some small talk. He’s always excited to get us our coffee. I love it when people are happy about their businesses. The other day, my fiancé went and got coffee for us because I wasn’t feeling so awesome. He brings me back my coffee and the owner knew the second coffee was for me, so he drew a silver heart on the lid. That was so sweet and made me feel better.
Now the coffee. I don’t know how it’s so good but it is. Seriously better than any chain coffee place and it’s not scalding hot. My latte, cold or hot, is always the perfect balance of coffee and milk. If I could get coffee there every day, I would. And I probably could, because the prices are great too. I think it’s only around $ 2 for my latte.
I always enjoy sitting in there at the big table listening to the local Villa Park gossip. I feel so cozy and at home at the Funky Java. Probably my favorite place in Villa Park!

What a great find. Here on business staying in a quiet hotel down the road — and wanted a place to work on my laptop with some character. This place is fantastic — jazz playing, funky art, a very personable manager who really sets a positive tone — and the coffee is fantastic (had a decaf americano) Went to the bakery right next door for a pastry to top it off. Will definitely try to get back by here the next time I’m in town.

There really is no other way of describing this space. Funky. That is all.
I have become a great fan of this place, not just for the coffee, but because they support the community. You can purchase art from local artists (this week was Beatles’ inspired pop art) and many groups host meetings there – like a local school mom’s group.
The coffee ain’t bad either. In fact, it’s pretty darn good. I always get the «special” – whatever coffee treat is written out on the blackboard. This time it was a Raspberry Kiss or something like that. I think it was a special that just lingered after Sweetest Day. As always, the coffee was good and the service was super friendly.
It’s not that spacious inside, but there’s a lot to look at (art, jewelry for sale, posted flyers of local events). Great local place to stop before running errands in the area!

As laid back as it gets. Larry is incredibly nice, and very well connected with everyone in villa park. Musical gear and art decorate every wall, giving the place a cool jazz feel. The drinks are good too, so I recommend stopping in for a laid back cup o joe and a muffin.

There is no point in going to mcdonalds, dunkin, or starbucks with this place located in town! I stopped in here a week ago with a gift card that I won at a charity event that the owner had donated to the Elmhurst Memorial hospital guild. Five stars for being a supporter of this event!
Also, their coffee is delicious. I got a hot mocha, since I was on my way to the bears game. I also had a pumpkin scone, which was DELICIOUS! It seemed like a place that regulars go based on the groups of people that were out front enjoying their coffee. The shop is really cute, and the prices are good. I will definitely be back!

Totally indy coffee shop that must be checked out.
Full of art. Looks like a favorite for a lot of regulars.
The coffee is good and the prices are ok.
The owners are awesome and really good people.
Seriously… with places like this in town it’s a crime to be going to big-​brand coffee.