Java & Clay Cafe

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Java & Clay Factory, and I must say, it exceeded all expectations. Painting ceramics there was an absolute blast! The variety of pieces to choose from was impressive, and the process was so much fun. The staff's hospitality was outstanding; they were incredibly helpful and friendly throughout the entire experience. Overall, my time at Java & Clay was exceptional, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable activity.

A family friendly place. Busy times we share tables and share ideas of what we want to paint. I say we because my daughter and I enjoy painting at Java & Clay. I also bring my grandkids for some one on one time. The staff always makes great food (sandwiches, sweet treats, cinnamon rolls are amazing)and a perfect cup of coffee. I really enjoy going there because the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. I would recommend it highly.

Love this family run shop! It’s a great place to grab a coffee and a sandwich or sit down with your kids or a friend and have a paint day. Great selection of pottery to choose from and you get your finished product back in about a week or so. Best part is they are open on the Monday holidays!

I worked here for around four years and it costs me absolutely nothing to say how great a place this is. The product and experience they provide is high quality, the employees work hard, the overall vibe is super fun, and the manager and owners have put tremendous effort into providing a truly excellent experience. I’ve always been impressed with how much the owners care about their customers and it shows in the fiercely loyal group of regulars, who frequent Java & Clay every week.

Love this place! I come once a week to spend time with my mom and the vibes and the staff here are amazing 🤩. The prices are very reasonable and include the whole process! Best part is if you can’t finish your piece, there is no extra charge to come back and use the paint to finish it.

Java and Clay is such a fun place to spend time!! You can paint pottery, have an amazing cinnamon roll or sandwich and a cup of coffee. The lavender lemonade is a nice treat too. The staff are so helpful and friendly! I highly recommend this shop!

I love Java and Clay, it’s my weekly happy place! There’s always a huge variety of pieces to choose from, the hardest part is picking which one to paint. Their coffee and sandwiches are amazing, and oh that lavender lemonade, yum! Great atmosphere and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable! Just a fun place to relax and be creative.

Bakery food! So good! A great escape from everyday life! The service was amazing....always there! Even brought our food and coffee to our table!

Great coffee shop with views of the water and a great location for pottery and painting. This is a good place to meet as well with great seating and even window seats if you want to look out at the harbor.
The coffee is great as well. I had a French Toast Latte and it was perfectly crafted!

Java and Clay cafe has been my go to place for self care for over ten years. I enjoy going to hang out and make fun new creations. There’s always something fun to make for myself or as a gift for someone. My husband and I sat an painted a bowl for 8 hours and we didn’t need to go far for nourishment with their cafe being attached. The view of the water adds an extra special touch to this fun destination that is always a joy!

Love this little gem. I had the best London fog latte I've ever tasted in my life. The painting is reasonable pricing. The overall atmosphere is calm and inviting.

Need a coffee while cruising the harbor and taking in the sights and shops? This is my go-to! They make delicious latte drinks and serve pastries to go as well! One day I'd love to paint some pottery here but have yet to do that.

We didn't have any food, we just came to create our ceramic treasures!!! It's so much fun. Allow time for 3-4 Coates of paint with most pieces running between $30-$45. It might be hard for kids under 5, parents should investigate first

This place is so fun! Great way to spend an afternoon. You get to have coffee or wine, relax and paint! I also really appreciate the gf and vegan options! Love it!

I attended their monthly Ladies Night Out event and it was a lot of fun! It is well organized and the staff is super helpful and friendly. There is a nice selection of paint and pottery pieces to choose from. Pottery is a tad expensive (average item is around $25) but it does include the glazing and firing of your piece. The cafe was very clean with a wide variety of drinks and snacks. There is a small selection of children’s books as well to keep little ones occupied. Overall it was a wonderful evening out and I would definitely visit again to paint another piece! (Tip: If you are an artist you might want to bring your own brushes, as their selection caters more towards crafters).

This place is perfect for a parent-child time, a get to know you better date, personalizing a gift, and more! Parking is found behind the business building. Parking is limited, so prepare to park around the area if all spots are taken. Java and Clay do have gluten-free, vegan, and alcohol options. You have an option to open a tab while you paint. You can order drinks and food while painting. You can order at your seat, and they will walk the ordered drinks and food to you. The staff is friendly and kind. Ask about their painting techniques, stencils, and other forms. If you do not finish painting your pottery, you can tell them you are not finished. They'll inform you about the formal process. You take the unfinished pottery home and bring it back when you are ready. If you are done painting, then leave the pottery on the table, pay, and go. Come back in a week and grab your ready to go pottery! Simple, relaxing, and easy!

Had a great time and everyone was friendly and helpful for my son and myself. Non-toxic paints and even practice plates. Had the coffee a couple times now, good so far. They also have food, sandwiches and baked goods. Go check them out, paint washes out by the way and they have sponges you can wet and wipe the paint off right away.

Very covid friendly, when I went there at least! Drinks are all in to-go containers, and social distancing is enforced as well as mask-wearing! We called ahead to go there, which I believe is required currently!

My brother is in the background, sorry for that, but these are also from late June//early July of last year, so perhaps some things have changed!

Hope this helped! Awesome place, with great drinks, employees, and section of things to paint! 💙

It was pretty quiet when we were there. The price seems a little spendy unless you consider the cost of buying the piece ready made by a machine, to a piece that no one else has, in the colors you would've wished they had at the mall AND doing something fun, especially with a buddy.

They're very patient and helpful. All of the colors and textures we could think of were available. All of the supplies are at the table for you. They give you basic instructions, and leave you to your project without hovering. They're ready to help anytime you ask.

We didn't finish our projects, but you can go back as many times as you want or need to finish a project for free. They wrap it for you so you can take it home safely.

We haven't finished ours yet, so I can't review the rest of the process, but I've seen MANY projects done there at all skill levels and they always look amazing.

Both the painting room, the coffee shop and the exterior are SUPER clean. The light and furniture are inviting and make you want to hang out and people watch.

There's outside seating with great views of the marina and the park.

There's even a post to tie your dog to with a bowl of water, if you want to go inside.

Great place to grab coffee and bite to eat. I love that the pottery area is attached, so fun to have the artistic feel even if you're only there for the coffee. 😉 Bummed there wasn't wifi but still made for a comfy place to sit down and get some work done. Oh, and the salami & pesto panini was HEAVENLY 🤟🏻