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    They have kids shows. Regularly. Thank you for breaking up the monotony that is staying at home with my toddler when even horrible things like finger painting, fireplace climbing, teapot squealing, yogurt flinging, and trying to drown yourself in the kiddie pool have become common place.

    I mean, hey! Rocknocerus, good times! $10 for me and the youngster, but it's worth it for some novelty even though she prefers top 40 music (what? yes).

    We'll be back if I can get the kid to wear clothes before 10am.

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    My first concert here on Sunday evening to see GB Parker opening for the Jill Andrews band.

    What a nice venue with excellent acoustics.
    There is a coffee shop and a bar area.

    You can set at a table and order food and beverage and watch a show.
    If you want to just sit in chairs and watch you have that option as well.

    A smaller intimate venue that is suitable for accostic solo acts or plugged in bands as well.

    I had see Jill Andrews the evening before open for the Avett Brothers and she just knocked me out. When I learend she was palying here, I just had to be here and I was so glad I was.

    Just a great all round experience.

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    Spacious, fairly clean, nice and attentive staff. Came here for a show past Friday and had a good time, although the music was mixed kind of oddly (vocals were too quiet and the guitars were pumped way too loud). There were also plenty of seats in the bar section and outside, and also a tv with live feed of the stage so you could still watch even if you were in the bar section.

    I also got a coffee, which tasted like piss water. Mistake! Come here for the music, not the food or drinks.

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    I came here to see Noah Gundersen play last night and it was perfection. I had never been to this venue before, but it is now one of my favorites in the area. From start to finish, it was great.

    I met up with a friend after work and we were a bit early so we spent some time at the bar. The drinks were strong, decently priced, and the bartenders were awesome.

    When we were seated, we ordered some food before the show started. I got the fresh mozz/tomato/basil sandwich and it was quite good.

    As far as the show goes... it was fantastic. The sound in this place was just incredible. The ambiance was fantastic and I really liked how laid back it was. There was a mix of table seating and rows of chairs. The crowd was really nice too.

    I didn't go in expecting much from a music venue located in a strip mall, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised and will definitely be back.

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    Great venue. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's a well used space once you enter. Besides the space, the food and drink options are very good. Nice selection of beer on draft, plus bottle options. Also had a caprese sandwich and was really impressed! The bread was fresh and soft. Tomatoes were good (even though it wasn't in season), and the mozzarella was very flavorful. Loved the side salad - mixed greens, cranberries, and almonds. Plus, the staff is super friendly and the bathrooms are clean!

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    I went here last week to see Freshly Ground and thought this was a great little venue. It's a little out of the way but a lot of good bands come through and the setting is really intimate, which i loved. After the show i got to talk to the band and hung around for a few drinks. There aren't very many food options around the area so next time i'll eat elsewhere before getting there. I'll definitely be checking JJ's calendar for more fun shows!

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    Great venue, great sound system, attentive and friendly bar staff.

    Their system of booking 3 shows in 1 night needs some work as they close off the entire back section while the band is doing sound checks. Understandable but this means only half of the bar is open while the preparations take place and in particular, a significant number of people for a sold out show have to stand outside in the frigid cold as the half they keep open hits capacity. A solution for this would be to open up the full bar and simply cordon off the area after the bar ends to allow for the stage / band / crew to complete their preparations uninterrupted.

    Good snacky-food and a nice beer selection round the place out.

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    I know what you're thinking: abbreviated participle? And a nineties-era slang reference to coffee? In the middle of a strip mall in Northern Virginia? ...No thanks.

    Rest assured, however, that this is actually a lovely (if poorly named) indie rock and folk venue, with a great menu to boot--delicious hot dogs and chili. The prices are fair and the ambiance is friendly--but not, like, here I am in your personal space with some bongos and slam poetry friendly, which is what you would assume based on the fact that this place is named "Jammin' Java."

    Clearly, I am not a fan of the name. But I've been coming to shows here since 2001, and I do love the place.

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    Definitely one of the best venues I've been to of this size and I've been to many. The people that work here are crazy nice, the food is great, the sound impeccable! Just make sure u don't park at the businesses surrounding it bc they will tow you!! Try the chicken salad sandwich- it's the best I've ever had! Oh and go see Jimmy Gnecco! Or any artist I guess ;)

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    I was under the mistaken impression that JJ was a Christian coffee house so I never gave it a shot. My mistake!

    PROS
    -well decorated interior.
    -really good sound.
    -good beer at OK prices.
    -super clean/big restrooms.
    -Seating instead of standing room at the foot of the stage.

    Notes:
    I didn't try any coffee, mixed drinks, or food so I cannot comment on those. But they serve beer in plastic cups which makes sense i guess.

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    This is a great music venue with a misleading name and an ugly strip-mall facade. The acoustics are surprisingly good and so is the ambiance.

    We ventured out on a rainy weeknight to see Mountain Minstrelsy-- a pet project of Marah. There was a moment of hesitation when deciding where to sit. We settled on a long table on a weird raised area to the left of the stage.

    There isn't a bad seat in this cozy club, so we had a great view of the band for the whole show. Even when they disconnected from the amps and performed a few acoustic songs next to their merch table.

    15 minutes after we secured beers at the bar, our waitress introduced herself and presented us with a few menus. By that time we were ready for refills. I would have been annoyed if we were waiting to be acknowledged, but  like I said, I had an ice-cold Stella to keep me company up until then.

    I ordered a reuben dog. It was ok. By no means a revelation, but a decent hot dog covered with 1000 island, swiss, and sauerkraut. I'm just glad they offered food.

    I plan to keep my eyes open for other artists playing here. It was a treat to see a good band without the hassle of crossing the beltway.

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    We came here for the Christmas Clusterf*ck.  Although it was their 10th anniversary, it was our first time seeing this show.  We splurged for "VIP" seats, which means you get a reserved seat at a table with service.   I have come before and stood by the bar, and it's never really crowded even when sold out but we really didn't want to stand through the whole thing this time.

    The show itself was awesome and fun and appropriate for all ages, though the musicians were clearly drinking and a bit tipsy by the end.  The food was a step up from fried bar food (baguette sandwiches and hot dogs).  The service was what you'd expect-feels like a little slow, if you drink fast you might think it's really slow, but it's fast enough to not have to order two drinks at once.  Fortunately the slower pace helped keep me from getting drunk.

    I have seen other shows here and in all, this is a great place to see an intimate show.  My only issues are that for in-demand musicians, it can sell out quickly because it is so small, and it isn't an easy drive from DC if the show starts at 7.  If you're a local, you know what I'm talking about. Vienna rush hour traffic is a mess.

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    This is one of our favorite places to see a show; intimate, reasonably priced, and with both food and drinks.  They are too small to get big-name shows, but you can find some surprising gems; Sixpence None the Richer, Ingrid Michaelson, Vienna Teng, and others across all sorts of genres.

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    My friend introduced me to this place and we love it!  They have great live music and good drinks and food.  The service is great even though the place is small.  Definitely a diamond in the rough :)

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    Third performance I attended at Jammin'Java.  The musicians have all been great, no complaints on the performances.

    Now onto the seating and service -- apparently they have those things, or so they claim.  I have seem seating, and I have seem the wait staff, but apparently I am not worthy of either.  I actually left before the concert was finished because I was tired of standing and wanted a drink.

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    This place is a hike from where I live, but if someone I want to see live doesn't come to Baltimore, they come here, and that's fine with me. This place is adorable! It's in a cute little area surrounded by a few interesting shops, including a CVS and a Starbucks (which is great if you're waiting outside the place before doors open and you have to pee).

    Inside is great for small shows. Nice little stage and sitting area, great acoustics. Their coffee bar is phenomenal, which is great for a coffee-lover like me. On the alcoholic side of things, moderately priced and good mixed drinks. I've had great experiences here. Everything has always been very organized, the establishment itself is clean and simple. And it seems like a fabulous local place to go for lunch or to sit outside with some coffee.

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    A terrific small music venue with an eclectic variety of acts/groups all throughout the year.  In fact, JJ is an oasis in the homogeneous 'burbs. Above-average menu (though some variety once in a while would be nice!) that is vegetarian-friendly.  An excellent coffee bar too!

    I never seem to get to JJ often enough, but when I do, I'm always thinking, "I should come here more!"

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    I kinda would like to give them 1 star.  On the fact that if word gets out of how awesome this place ACTUALLY IS, it may be harder to come and hear awesome music.

    I was first brought here by a friend like 2 years ago and was impressed with all the bands they have here. (There are tour posters plastered on the walls of the bathroom and outside)  It's going to be bands most people have never heard of.... or at least bands you can add to your list of "Best Bands You Never Knew You Loved" and post their youtube videos on your facebook to impress your friends. (run-on sentence?)

    I don't know why people bother rating this place on food (which it seems most of the negative reviews are about the food.) Seriously, come on.  Music venues are not about the food.  If you're looking for good food, there are plenty of places around Tyson's you can go.  If you're looking for good music, Jammin Java has it.

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    On numerous occasions, I've attended concerts at Jammin' Java.

    I've seen some incredible talent here: passafire, ballyhoo, soja, mike pinto, and other reggae-rock bands that get your spirit pumping =D

    Always have a good time, the staff is chill and they serve blue moon! WIN!

    The venue is small, but if you are looking for a casual night to hear some good music, buy a $12.00 ticket and head over to jammin java.

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    The only times I have been here was when my cousin (an aspiring vocalist and actor initials T.H.) has performed while in town from California.  This is a great venue for up and coming performers and several now well-known artists have taken the stage at the Jammin' Java in the early years of their careers.

    The location is really weird and disguised  Unless you knew what it was you would never guess because it is located at the corner of a tiny strip mall.  You can find it right next to the Walgreens inside the town of Vienna.  The front of the business looks like it could be a typical privately-owned Starbucks wanna-be,

    It's not until you get inside that you can see there is a stage in the back against the far wall, a bar type counter against the left wall with kitchen and tables along the front separated from the stage area.  There is also raised seating with tables within view of the stage along the left wall for VIP and reserved guests.  THEY DO NOT HAVE THEATER SEATING, if you have a popular artist, you can expect standing room only in front of the stage.  

    I can't comment on the food as I only had beers during my visits.  This is a great spot for aspiring artists to get some exposure and for the citizens of Vienna to get some cheap entertainment.  Even so, compared to other small venues around the area, I can only consider it average and thus garners three stars from me.

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    It's odd to find a decent live music venue... now, try to find one in a little suburban town... harder still. This one is in a coffee house in a strip mall. Shocker. And they have a full bar! And decent acts almost every single night... for cheap. When you can't find something super-awesome to do, this place is awesome enough on its own.

    Just don't bet on getting a seat. Tables are limited, and the rest of the limited seating is on some really uncomfortable chairs.  So, wear comfy shoes.

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    I've always lived in Vienna but I recently had my first trip to Jammin' Java, taking my little sisters to a Naked Brothers Band concert (some Disney channel group).

    First, the ticket prices are really affordable. I think we ended up paying $12/each which is definitely no big deal. Second, the place was very kid friendly since it was a kid night, so that was a plus. I was a little scared at first thinking it was more of a "bar scene" but it was definitely OK for kids. Third, there are a few tables (probably too few, but some nonetheless) to the side away from the stage so parents, chaperones, etc. can grab a bite and sit back while kids are entertained. That's a huge plus. There is also free Wi-Fi.

    What was really cool is after the concert they set up a "meet and greet" which was really exciting for the kids and they had merchandise to sell (CDs, posters). VERY FUN. It was a real concert experience right nearby for just a few bucks. I'll be sure to keep checking their website to see what other cool acts are going to come there.

    When coming to a concert, if you want to get seating you'd probably need to be around 45 minutes early, otherwise 30 minutes early is good enough to get yourself a good spot in front of the stage. I'd also suggest purchasing merchandise before the concert starts if you want to do the whole "meet and greet" deal because the line definitely fills up and you might have to wait a while for your turn.

    About the location: there is ample parking so that's never a worry. If the spaces directly in front of the place are full there is a shared parking lot with the strip mall next door. I would say Jammin' Java could spare a few bucks to spruce up the place. It needs a little bit of work, but maybe it just adds to the charm? I've never tried their food/drinks here before but if I do, I will be sure to update. I do know they also have music lessons here.

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    My son wanted a rock n' roll birthday party so immediately I thought of Jammin Java.  We checked out the kid music page and decided on "Recess Monkey" and luckily we were able to reserve the little VIP balcony for $50 for their afternoon show plus $10/ ticket.

    Overall I was very pleased with Jammin Java as a birthday party venue.  We pre-ordered some munchies and were able to set up a tab at the bar for parents who wanted coffee (although at $10/ ticket we encouraged dropping off) Upon request they set us up with some pitchers of ice water, all that dancing makes kids thirsty! We were allowed to bring in our own cake. There were "reserved" signs on the balcony to prevent other people from party crashing (kids too young to read did wander in &  help themselves to light sticks and cake, but I blame overly permissive parents, not Jammin Java for that)

    We LOVED Recess Monkey; they were so much fun! They chatted with my son before and after the show, took pictures with him and wished him a happy birthday during the concert.

    The only downside, and it was minor but I think worth mentioning, was Mei, the woman working the door. She got very upset because my son wanted to greet his guests at the door and she thought that interrupted "the flow" (I thought it was nice manners for a 7 year old) She had an actual little hissy fit and stormed off to complain to the party planner who then came and asked us to wait in the party area. (We refused as I didn't think parents would want to send their 7 year old in alone to find us.) I guess Mei confused a 2 o'clock kid show in Vienna with the 9:30 club.  

    Overall, I'd recommend Jammin Java as a kids birthday party venue.

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    Saw Rachel Platten here and I had heard so many great things about JJ and they are all true.  Music lessons in the rear, bar in the front, good easy non complex food items (dogs and pretzels) and the stage in the middle of it all.

    Way to go JJ - a great place to see a show!

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    Just reading through a few previous reviews of JJ I see that a distinction may be made between Jammin' Java as a music venue and Jammin' Java as a cafe.
    Those of you looking for a lunch spot or a place to grab a cup of coffee should probably go elsewhere. That is not what JJ does best. But if you are looking for one of the few local music venues to catch an eclectic mix of live music, this may be your place.
    It's a pretty small place off 123 in Vienna that doesn't do particularly well with the lunch crowd. Most of the action to be found here is at night. If you're into local live music, check out the website for the schedule.
    You should be warned in advance that this is a small-scale operation, so don't expect a perfect experience. I've found the sound quality to be hit-or-miss. I've stopped eating the food here.

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    This is a nice place for live music.  I've gone many times for various concerts and it's always been a great experience. The sound system is pretty good and the sound techs, for the most part, seem to know what they are doing.  I've never had horrible sound here.

    It's also a fairly small venue.  This is a good thing because it adds to the intimacy of the performance. This intimacy works well considering the majority of concerts here are of the acoustic-y, singer-songwriter genre.  For some reason though, when I think of all the shows I went to.... almost all of the opening acts here have been consistently mediocre (and this is coming from someone who actually likes to listen to opening acts).  

    For some shows, its standing room only... other's there's seats available.  If you want good seats though, plan on getting there early as they tend to get taken quickly.  If there's a lot of people and its standing room only, it may be somewhat hard to get a good view of the stage.  But that tends to be the exception rather than the rule...  

    I will state that once, I went to a show where there was a table of drunk patrons who were kind of obnoxious (they were drunk before the opening act was like halfway though!).  The venue didn't do much about them though so that was a little annoying.  Fortunately, the performer didn't let it affect him (and even threw in some subtle jabs at them which was awesome).  But it'd have been nice if the venue at least told them to quiet it down a bit.

    I never had the food or drinks here so I can't comment on that.  

    But simply as a concert venue, this is a nice, intimate venue and one of the standout venues in the area.  Definitely recommended.

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    This place is an intimate venue.

    Artists usually stick around to take pics and sign CDs which is great!!!

    Ticket prices are fairly priced too--I recommend buying them in person to save on online fees.

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    I've recently relocated to DC,and I've seen two shows here in the last month, and this is a great venue to catch a live show.  It's small enough to provide an intimate feel, but certainly large enough to handle decent size crowds.  The acoutics are solid, which I'll admit I was a bit aprehensive about going in.  The bar is well-stocked with a good selection of liquor and draft beer.  

    I would definitely recommend this place for anyone interested in catching an indie show.

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    We went to Jammin Java a couple weeks ago, prior to the blizzards when we could go out!  The headliner was Chris Ayer and boy does that guy have a set of pipes!  Not only is he talented, but he's got great stage presence and pulls the audience into his world while he is performing.

    This is a great local music venue.  The food is very deli-like, but serves your munchie needs before or during a show.  They have a full bar and actually have a water station right on the end of the counter so you can help yourself...love that!   Jammin Java has had a good coffee selection since I've been coming here, not fancy, just good coffee - and you can get specialty drinks as well.

    There is always something for every music taste coming thru the venue and the prices are extremely reasonable for a night of live music.  This is the type of place that makes you want to come out on a Wednesday night, take in someone you've not heard of before, and expand your music horizons!

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    A very cold evening on Monday night.
    Even my New Year Resolutions to eliminate drinking alcohol this year, but it doesn't mean my life have to turn to be boring.  
    I definitely refuse to do so!

    So that is why, last night I decided to go with the girls, to see the fun Concert at Jammin Java.

    The performer was one famous musician from Jakarta Indonesia who had done a duet with Julio Iglesias in the past. His famous with his number one hit song, which is my favorite, Di Kuta Bali, a piece of paradise in Asia, Indonesia. My favorite getaway. His name is Andre Hehanussa. He charm the audience with his talent, his great vocal and ability to improvise, complete with his great and fun personality as a fine entertainer.  Well, Andre Hehanussa is awesome! The man had done a duet with the famous world class singer, Julio Iglesias!
    He is still Andre Hehanussa that I remember several years ago.
    His voice still prime and his guitar skills definitely electrifying and enchantingly amazing! :)

    And the other singer is a female singer, also from Indonesia.
    Her voice is definitely beautifully rocking the stage, deep full sexy strong round vocal, she has been called as the Tony Braxton Indonesian version. Marvelous!

    I heard a lot of good things about the performance in this place, Jammin Java, and now I finally got a chance and have a reason to come and see my dear favorite Indonesian musician/singer to sing some familiar number who become hit at the music industry in Indonesia.

    It was a great concert, and I definitely like the place and will come back for another different show or concerts.
    The stage is not too big but not too small, it was pretty decent size and will fits the whole band. As long as you don't bring the whole big band orchestra who involved fifty people on stage you'll be fine. :)

    I stick with ginger ale that night, although my friend have Corona, they serve beer by the way, and the other friend of mine order some healthy sandwich from the bar.

    They serve yummy sandwich, different kind of healthy food selections like salad, and definitely no calamari! Which I happen to crave for it that night!

    It was a fun night overall!
    We took a lot of pictures after the show with the famous singers!
    Fun time, fun crowd and fun buzz!
    I will be back and to enjoy all that jammin with you Jammin Java!
    Keep on Jammin! :)

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    I took my 14 year old cousin to Jammin Java Monday, for the Hey Monday concert.  They were featuring about 5 different bands in addition to Hey Monday.  I had never heard of any of them.. but seriously, you would have thought The Jonas Brothers were in town.  It was loaded with horny teenage girls.  But I have to admit, those band boys were hot =)

    Jammin Java itself, was a nice space for local music. Not too big, not too small.  The bathrooms were DISGUSTING. ABSOLUTELY GROSS. Try to avoid them at all cost!  Beers were super cheap, and the nachos were good old nasty melted cheddar over onions, fresh  diced tomatoes, and corn.. so nasty... it was delicious! Just how nachos at a concert should be!  

    All in all, I would def come back if there was some band I like was performing.

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    My latte was good.

    It was definitely jammin' the afternoon I popped in with Neal. Actually a bit too "jammin'" for us to sit down and discuss my questions about ordering an iMac so we left in search of a quiet place. (There was some radio station battle of the bands sound check going on.)

    Will definitely have to check it out another time when I want to see some live music.

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    A friend of mine won honorable mention in the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Awards, with the actual event was held at Jammin Java. The ceremony was held early Sunday evening so likely not their busiest time. I've heard good things about Jammin Java and was eager to see for myself what the fuss was about.

    Don't get fooled by the name. It's not some small bohemian coffee shop with a tiny stage. It's located in a strip mall and extends lengthwise, providing plenty of space to watch the bands perform. Its style is more of a rock bar, but I'm pretty sure they still serve coffee. They showcase up-and-coming indie bands and not just the rock variety. The sound was great and everyone there, including the employees, were laid-back and friendly. Since I have no car, I really wish Jammin Java was within walking distance of a Metro stop. A drawback to having its location in Vienna.

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    Went here to see Priscilla Ahn.  She's amazing.

    The venue is pretty cool even though it's in the same strip mall with Safeway.  They have food/coffee/bar area near the front, and the back is ideal for a smaller concert with an intimate feel.  I had 'homemade chicken salad sandwich' which was decent for a place like this.  The staff are hipsters that are actually friendly.  The crowd was quite diverse from middle schoolers to older people.

    Overall it's totally laid back.  Love it.

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    As far as live music venues go, Jammin Java is pretty decent.  I was here on Monday night to see Will Dailey and it was an interesting time.  I was wary when I was told that this place was in Vienna and it didn't help when I pulled into a strip mall and saw suburbanite teenagers loitering in front of Jammin Java.  

    Even with the chairs stacked and pushed off to the side, I got the hipster coffeehouse vibe.  It converts very nicely into an intimate concert venue.  Maybe it was because it was a Monday night but the small crowd was all teenagers.  Maybe that's how it always is.  Even the bartender couldn't have been more than 19 years old.  I felt like I was chaperoning a high school dance.  

    It'll take another performer that I really really really want to see to bring  this non-java drinker back.

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    My wife and I stopped in here to grab a cup of coffee when returning from the car wash and to satisfy our curiosity of what was so "Jammin'" about the place.

    I liked the fact that immediately upon walking in, you could hear the live music going on as a band played on the stage.  I haven't had a chance to sample their cuisine after filling up on Wendy's before stopping inside.

    The coffee was nice and strong and the girl didn't even blink when my wife asked for an iced mint white chocolate mocha.  I'll have to make sure that I get in one day when they have a band I want to hear and eat dinner there.

    Now, why not five stars like everyone else?  Well, there was this one guy sitting in the corner near the entrance.  He was wearing a huge peace button on his gaily colored overalls (if my memory serves me correctly, they actually were a tad tye-dyed.  Long hair and a half-baked look on his face, he kept giving me the stink eye.  Now, he looked like he was a regular at the establishment and probably assumed I was one of the local military guys who are prolific in the Vienna area now (mostly the senior officers who can afford to live there).  But like a bad far that just lingers in an elevator, this peace-nik just kept staring and staring and staring.  Not that I'm some nut-job right-winger, but I'm not someone who thinks that the world can be solved with flower power and enjoys someone staring at his buzz cut.

    Yelp-power, maybe.  And cupcakes.

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    In my opinion, this is the best acoustic music venue in the area.

    What is Jammin' Java?
    1. a music venue
    2. a coffee house
    3. a restaurant
    4. a bar

    The sounds in this place is stellar. It is probably too good to house a full band because your ears would be overloaded. The set up is incredibly intimate and allows the concert to become a dialog between the performer and the audience. If anyone that you are remotely interested in is performing here, this is your chance to see them as though they were playing in your living room.

    The bar is easy to access and the the staff is friendly. Although it is trek from DC, it's well worth it. If you jump on 66 before 7pm, you can take advantage of the road being HOV only (but you must have a pal in  your car with you).

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    It seems I give out five-star reviews quite profligately...when I write them, that is, which isn't often lately. Busy. What can I say?

    NOT MUCH, apparently. But back to the venue. I give Jammin' Java its five stars for being what it so mightily is...a venue that brings the music to the people, in Vienna, Virginia, which is a place that needs it. I like Vienna , don't get me wrong - I just think that people in the suburbs need cool places to go, and it makes me happy when they exist. And if I were a mom around here, forget about it. I'd probably be here every day.

    I've seen countless wonderful shows at Jammin' Java. Just check out their calendar and you'll likely find something enjoyable, unless thrash metal or punk is your thing but even then, who knows? I've seen some names I don't quite recognize on the schedule, so maybe they've got that going on too. I mostly go to see Girlyman these days, a folk/pop/songwriter trio who sing like dreams and are just a lot of fun to watch. I've seen Citizen Cope here, and that was pretty great. The sound, as has been noted, is very good and the vibe is generally pretty laidback - I don't feel like I have to arm myself for battle for personal space like I do at 9:30 and Iota, which is a nice switch.

    The coffee is good, and they've expanded the liquor menu. The food tries hard for a limited menu and it's always fresh and well-prepared. Simply put, I'm a fan.

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    Really, really nice venue for music.  Intimate but large enough to have a crowd that can get into it.  High quality sound and equipment shows that they're dedicated to bringing quality performances.

    Don't take the fact that it is in a strip mall next to a Safeway too far.  Once you walk through the door you'll forget all of that.  Also, don't think that it is just a coffeeshop, they also serve beer.

    They also appear to have kid/family oriented shows frequently.  I gotta get me some kids so I can go check one of those out.  I'll report back with my findings.

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    Food is good - generous chili bowls with cornbread, beer is cheap, and the music is great.  If you already live in nova - this is a great place to go on a friday when you don't feel like heading back into dc.  I might just make this my new home.  ;^)

    It is located in near suburbia, but vienna has a cool granola feel to it.  Trying to make it during rush hour on the beltway is rough though.

    Do yourself a favor and get on their mailing list!

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