Gotta Hava Java — Restaurant in Stevenson

Gotta Hava Java Coffee hut is a charming, budget-friendly coffee spot nestled at the entrance of the beautiful town of Stevenson, Washington. Gotta Hava Java Coffee is a cozy little spot I have visited many times. Lately, it's become my go-to coffee shop, and for good reason. What keeps me coming back? *Non fat milk lattes. Surprisingly, many coffee shops don't offer this option, but Gotta Hava Java does. *Affordable pricing. They have the cheapest coffee in town, making it a great spot for a budget friendly caffeine fix. *Consistency improving over time. I have noticed some inconsistency with the syrup measurements - sometimes too much sometimes too little. But after frequent visits, I have found they usually get it right, and my lattes have been mostly great. One downside: their dual-lane setup. On one visit, after patiently waiting in line, a car pulled up into the other side and was served first, which didn't set right for me. I ended up leaving because I believe first-come, first-serve should be the standard. (Sometimes, there is a person on each side, but this was not the case at this time.) On a sweeter note, they always offer a treat for my pup, which he absolutely loves! Another rare touch-they don't ask for tips and won't take one unless you explicitly tell them to keep something for themselves, which isn't the norm these days. Overall, Gotta Hava Java is a charming and economical spot that's earning its place as my regular...

6:52 AM on Thursday morning. And I dropped by this place looking like a nice espresso shop to check out. But the lady running it was probably the most unfriendly barista I've come across in all my travels. No smile, unfriendly attitude, and acted put off that she even had to serve me. I hate to be captain obvious but you're in a customer service role, Chica! At least TRY to play the part. I'm sorry that my friendly good morning and asking you what you'd recommend was "too broad of a question"??!! You're THE only barista (don't know why I'm calling you that) to ever respond to that question the way you did. Normally I get enthusiastically asked questions like "what flavor do you like?" You just threw a snotty attitude and when I told I like white chocolate, to try and help you along, you said "well, I could make a white chocolate caramel" No other options and with a very unfriendly demeanor. You were the same about the tip, which I shouldn't have even given you but a $1 is my rock bottom.... you should remember that good service earns good tips, and that helps your wage. Unless you're the owner of that cute little shop with the snotty blonde barista.... in that case, you're in the wrong business. If you're the employee, I recommend a different job where you don't have to be friendly. First time there, last time there. There are literally thousands of of other shops with MUCH friendlier baristas who earn the title...

Been coming here for a while and usually have a good experience. However they've hired a new gal or at least new to me. She told me her name was Rhiannon black hair, caked on makeup, rude as hell. She wasn't friendly at any point during out interaction and then made my drink wrong and was upset I asked her to remake it. But she didn't even remake it she just dumped some out and added the correct amount of milk I originally asked for. So now my London fog with cold poured oat milk is quite literally just milk and water and maybe a hint of vanilla but no earl grey since she dumped it out instead of just remaking the drink correctly. Might add that I was the only customer so business wasn't a factor. Definitely will not be coming here on her shifts anymore. I've worked in the coffee industry 15yrs and this is not how you do things as a barista in a small town. Do better Rhiannon! Your customers don't deserve your attitude or to have windows slammed shut in...