Pacific Java Cafe

Hidden gem coffee shop steps from Rockaway Beach with two floors, live piano music, a cozy fireplace, and fresh pastries.

Pacific Java Cafe pairs a Dondee Way coffee stop with the easygoing appeal of nearby Rockaway Beach in Pacifica. Coffee, tea, pastries, and breakfast food keep the menu approachable, while live piano adds a distinctive touch to the setting. We like a café that offers a reason to linger as well as a drink to take along. Specialty lattes include salted caramel, with iced espresso drinks providing a cooler alternative. Italian soda and tea offer other directions, and cookies, pastries, or a breakfast sandwich can turn a drink order into a small meal. The café also provides space for reading or working, making it useful beyond a quick stop at the counter. Its appeal is the combination of a compact café menu, music, and a location only a short walk from the water.