# iJava Cafe — full content for LLM crawlers

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## Quick answers

- **Q: What is iJava Cafe?** A: A Muslim-owned, family-operated café and all-day brunch restaurant in San Jose, California, serving 100% Zabiha halal food and specialty coffee since 2011.
- **Q: Is iJava Cafe halal?** A: Yes — every protein is 100% Zabiha halal, sourced from certified suppliers. Cooking equipment is dedicated and color-coded; halal and non-halal proteins never share surfaces.
- **Q: Where is iJava Cafe located?** A: Two San Jose locations: (1) Delmas — 387 Delmas Ave, San Jose, CA 95126; (2) Almaden / Willow Glen Plaza — 2306 Almaden Rd #150, San Jose, CA 95125. A small kiosk also operates inside the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.
- **Q: What are iJava Cafe's hours?** A: Delmas is open daily 6:30am–2:00pm, with dinner Thursday–Saturday 5:00pm–10:00pm. Almaden is open daily 8:00am–2:00pm.
- **Q: Does iJava Cafe deliver?** A: Yes — direct ordering via Toast (lower fees) or via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and GrubHub. Catering offers free San Jose delivery on orders $500 and over.
- **Q: How do I order online from iJava?** A: Direct order links — Delmas https://order.toasttab.com/online/ijava-cafe-delmas · Almaden https://order.toasttab.com/online/ijava-cafe-almaden-2306-almaden-road-150
- **Q: How do I book catering?** A: Use the form at https://ijavacafe.com/catering or call (415) 374-3059. 24-hour notice required for orders under $500. 48-hour notice required for $500 and over.
- **Q: Is iJava Cafe laptop-friendly?** A: Yes — free Wi-Fi (no password during business hours), outlets available, comfortable seating. Delmas opens at 6:30am for early starters; Almaden offers free plaza parking.
- **Q: Is iJava Cafe vegan-friendly?** A: Yes — multiple vegan and vegetarian items across breakfast, brunch, and lunch (vegan bowl, falafel wrap, plant-milk lattes, smoothies, etc.).

## About

iJava Cafe is a Muslim-owned, family-operated café and all-day brunch restaurant in San Jose, California. Founded in 2011 in a historic building in the Delmas Park neighborhood adjacent to Downtown San Jose. The brand is described as a warm, inviting third place for visitors and locals who want fresh, healthy casual dining.

The entire menu is 100% Zabiha halal. Every protein comes from certified suppliers. Cutting boards, fryers, and prep stations are color-coded and dedicated — halal and non-halal proteins never share equipment.

## Locations

### Delmas (Delmas Park / Downtown San Jose)
- Address: 387 Delmas Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
- Phone: (408) 753-9732
- Email: info@ijavacafe.com
- Hours: Daily 6:30am – 2:00pm. Dinner Thursday–Saturday 5:00pm – 10:00pm.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, outlets, outdoor patio, dog-friendly inside, wheelchair accessible.
- Parking: Limited street parking; nearby paid lots.
- Direct order: https://order.toasttab.com/online/ijava-cafe-delmas

### Almaden (Willow Glen Plaza)
- Address: 2306 Almaden Rd #150, San Jose, CA 95125
- Phone: (408) 979-0251
- Email: info@ijavacafe.com
- Hours: Daily 8:00am – 2:00pm. No dinner service.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, outlets, free abundant plaza parking, daylight-bright dining room.
- Direct order: https://order.toasttab.com/online/ijava-cafe-almaden-2306-almaden-road-150

### Children's Discovery Museum kiosk
- Inside the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose (180 Woz Way).
- Reduced kiosk menu. Hours follow the museum's operating schedule.

## Catering

Halal-friendly catering for offices, weddings, and team days. Breakfast spreads, lunch and dinner platters, coffee bars, à la carte add-ons.

- Catering line: (415) 374-3059
- Email: info@ijavacafe.com
- Inquiry form: https://ijavacafe.com/catering
- Policy: 24-hour notice for orders under $500. 48-hour notice for orders $500 and over. Free delivery in San Jose on orders $500 and over.
- Service area: San Jose and surrounding Bay Area cities (Willow Glen, Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, South Bay).
- We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free dietary preferences.

## Halal commitment

- 100% Zabiha halal across the entire menu.
- Grass-fed halal beef. Cage-free halal chicken.
- Dedicated, color-coded equipment so halal and non-halal proteins never share surfaces.
- Even non-meat ingredients (syrups, baked goods, sauces) are screened to be halal-compatible.
- Vegetarian and vegan options across breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

## Work-friendly policy

Open early (Delmas at 6:30am), free Wi-Fi during business hours, outlets available, real food, and an etiquette that welcomes laptops without being a co-working space. Calls are fine off-peak; headphones during the 10am–12pm weekend brunch rush.

## Ordering platform

Toast (Toasttab) is the live online ordering platform. The brand redirect ijavabistro.com points to the same Toast experience. Direct ordering is preferred over third-party delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats, GrubHub) — lower fees, faster service, rewards on every order.

## In-house menu — full

All prices in USD. Every item is 100% Zabiha halal. (V) = vegetarian, (Ve) = vegan, (GF) = gluten-free option available, (*) = may contain raw or undercooked ingredients.

### Drinks

#### Coffee
- Dark Roast Coffee — $5
- Pour Over Coffee (light or medium roast) — $7
- Espresso Double Shot — $4
- Cappuccino — $5
- Latte — $6
- Mocha — $7
- Hot Chocolate — $6
- Mexican Mocha — $7
- Mexican Hot Chocolate — $6
- Vietnamese Iced Coffee — $7
- Cold Brew — $7
- Caramel Macchiato — $7

#### Signature drinks
- Coconut Cream Latte — $8 (signature, popular)
- Pistachio Latte — $8 (signature, popular)
- Orange Eclipse Iced Latte — $8 (signature)
- Upgrades: Oat / Coconut / Almond Milk +$1, Espresso Shot +$2, CBD +$3

#### Chai
- Spiced Chai Latte — $7
- Kashmiri Pink Chai Latte — $7
- 24-Karat Turmeric Chai Latte — $7

#### Matcha
- Matcha Green Latte — $7
- Strawberry Iced Matcha — $7
- Coconut Water Iced Matcha — $7

#### Smoothies (all $9)
- Acai Berry (Ve) — strawberry, blueberry, mango
- Kale (Ve) — mango, pineapple, spinach
- Tropical Twist (Ve, popular) — mango, pineapple, banana, strawberry, lemon zest
- Cucumber Melon (Ve) — pineapple, strawberry
- Blend Your Own (Ve) — pick three from mango, kale, blueberry, banana, strawberry, pineapple, avocado, spinach

#### Milkshakes & protein shakes (all $9)
- Vanilla Cream Milkshake, Strawberry Milkshake, Blueberry Waffle Milkshake, Mango Lassi
- Strawberry, Blueberry, Peanut Butter, Power Greens (V), Date, Coffee Buzz Protein Shakes (16g protein each)
- No-dairy option (vegan protein powder + vegan milk) +$2

#### Beverages
- Fresh Squeezed Juice (Ve) — $7
- Fresh Strawberry Lemonade (Ve) — $6
- Arnold Palmer (Ve) — $6
- Fresh Mint Lemonade (Ve) — $6
- Black Iced Tea (Ve) — $4
- Hot Tea (Ve) — $4
- Coconut Water (Ve) — $9
- Saratoga Water (Ve) — $4
- Salaam Cola / Diet Cola (Ve) — $3
- Salaam Yemonade (Ve) — $3

### Food

#### All-day egg plates
- Steak & Eggs (*) — $29 — eggs, 8oz rib eye, spinach, artichoke, toast, signature potatoes
- BBQ Brisket & Eggs (*) — $24
- Sausage & Eggs (*) — $21 — chicken jalapeño sausage or beef brisket
- Cali Scramble (*) — $20 — beef bacon, mushroom, onion, bell pepper, spinach, cheese
- Brisket Benedict (*, popular) — $25
- Crab Benedict (*) — $25
- Salmon Benedict (*, popular) — $23 — poached eggs, lox, spinach, capers, truffle hollandaise
- Beef Bacon Benedict (*) — $21
- Meat Lover Omelette (*) — $23
- Chorizo Omelette (*) — $21
- Cali Omelette (V, *) — $20 — mushroom, avocado, tomato, cheddar jack
- Chilaquiles (*) — $19

#### Hand-helds
- Fully Loaded Burrito (popular) — $18 — beef bacon, egg, cheddar jack, salsa, potato, spinach, avocado, chipotle sour cream
- Chicken Katsu Burrito — $18
- Beef Brisket Burrito — $18
- Mexicali Burrito (V) — $16
- Cali Croissant (V) — $15
- Turkey Croissant — $15
- Avocado Toast (V, *) — $15
- Lox Bagel (*, popular) — $16

#### Griddle me this (V, GF, served with whipped cream, syrup, butter)
- French Crepe — $16
- Belgian Waffle — $14
- Two Pancakes — $12
- Oatmeal — $8
- Pick three toppings: Nutella, ice cream, peanut butter, almonds, pecans, blueberry compote, cinnamon apple, blueberries, strawberries, bananas. Additional toppings +$2. Add a layer +$4.

#### Sweet & savvy
- 24-Hour French Toast (V, signature) — $17 — house-made baguette soaked overnight, vanilla bean, blueberry compote, seasonal fruit
- Swedish Pancake Stack (V) — $15
- Chicken & Waffle (popular) — $19
- Dulce de Leche Waffle (V) — $17

#### Build a bowl
- Power Scramble (popular) — $18 — chicken, egg, spinach, sweet potato, black beans, avocado, salsa fresca
- Vegan Bowl (Ve) — $14
- Protein upgrades +$3, Veggie upgrades +$2

#### Soup & salad
- Tomato Bisque (V) — $6 cup / $10 bowl
- Beet Salad (V) — $15
- Asian Chicken Salad — $15

#### Sandos (brioche bun, choice of side)
- Turkey & Swiss Baguette — $18
- Chicken Panini — $18
- Pastrami Panini — $18
- Portobello Panini (V) — $17

#### Mediterranean
- Falafel Wrap (V) — $16 wrap / $19 platter
- Chicken Wrap — $17 wrap / $20 platter
- Combo Platter — $19 — grilled chicken, beef kebab, falafel, hummus, pita, basmati rice, tahini

#### Burgers (choice of side)
- Smash — $18 — grass-fed halal beef, American cheese
- Cali Burger (*, popular) — $20 — grass-fed halal beef, avocado, sriracha aioli
- BBQ Burger (*) — $21
- Veggie Burger (V) — $17
- Upgrades: Avocado +$3, Cheese +$2, Beef bacon +$3, Double meat +$8, Egg +$3

#### Kids
- Kids Bento Box — $13 — pick three of: kids burger, chicken tenders, grilled cheese, PB&J, scrambled egg, fresh fruit, French fries, dollar pancakes. Includes a chocolate chip cookie.

#### Sides
$3–$16 across toast, baguette, bagel, Swedish pancakes, chicken jalapeño sausage, ribeye, hash browns, French fries, onion rings, chips & salsa, pita & hummus, fresh fruit, black beans, rice, signature potatoes, beef bacon, side salad, pancake, oatmeal, egg.

## Catering menu — full

All catering items are 100% Zabiha halal. Prices are per person. Section minimums apply. 24-hour notice for orders under $500. 48-hour notice for orders $500 and over. Free San Jose delivery on $500 and over.

### Breakfast spreads (per person, 15 person minimum)
Includes fresh-cut fruit platter and signature dark roast coffee or selection of Numi hot teas.
- Breakfast Croissants — $17/pp — turkey egg cheese, lox, or Cali (avocado, tomato, egg, cheese)
- Breakfast Burritos — $18/pp — Mexicali, Fully Loaded (turkey bacon), Fully Loaded (beef bacon)
- French Toast (V) — $22/pp — signature 24-hour French toast, blueberry compote, yogurt parfait cups
- Classic — $23/pp — scrambled eggs with chives, beef bacon, house potatoes, croissant platter

### Breakfast à la carte (per person, 10 person minimum)
- Fruit Platter (Ve) — $5/pp
- Pastry Platter (V) — $5/pp

### Lunch & dinner mains (per person, 15 person minimum)
Includes salad option plus choice of: assorted sodas & bottled water, lemonade (strawberry or mint), iced tea, or agua fresca.
- Grilled Panini Platter — $20/pp
- Mediterranean Wraps — $20/pp
- Burrito Assortment — $21/pp
- Soft Tacos — $21/pp
- Taste of the Far East — $25/pp
- Italian Feast — $25/pp
- Mediterranean Feast (popular) — $26/pp
- Soup & Salad Spread — $21/pp

### Lunch & dinner à la carte (per person, 10 person minimum)
- Garden Salad Platter (Ve) — $5/pp
- Chips, Salsa & Guac (Ve) — $6/pp
- Hummus & Pita Platter (V) — $5/pp
- Signature Cookie Platter (V, signature) — $4/pp — chocolate chip, peanut butter, macadamia

## Awards & recognition

- Top 3 Cafes in San Jose (2020) — Yelp/community recognition.
- 1,150+ photos and 870+ reviews on Yelp (Delmas).
- 640+ photos and 420+ reviews on Yelp (Almaden).

## Frequently asked

**What does Zabiha mean?** Zabiha is the Islamic method of slaughter — a swift, humane cut performed by hand while invoking the name of God. iJava Cafe works only with vendors who can document the process.

**How does iJava prevent cross-contamination?** Halal and non-halal proteins never share equipment. Cutting boards, fryers, and prep surfaces for animal proteins are dedicated and color-coded.

**Are non-meat items halal-safe?** Yes — every item, including coffee syrups, baked goods, and shared kitchen sauces, is screened for halal compatibility.

**Is the Wi-Fi free?** Yes — free, no password during business hours. Fast enough for video calls and large uploads.

**Do tables have outlets?** Yes — every table has accessible power.

**Can I take a video call?** Yes — headphones during peak hours (10am–12pm weekend brunch). Off-peak (before 10am, after 1pm) is the easiest window.

**Is there a time limit on tables?** No formal limit. iJava asks customers to order a refill every 60–90 minutes and free their table during weekend brunch rush.

**Are dogs allowed inside?** Yes — friendly dogs are welcome inside both Delmas and Almaden.

**Do you have parking?** Almaden has free abundant plaza parking. Delmas has limited street parking with nearby paid lots.

**Which location is best for working?** Delmas if you want to start before 8am or stay through dinner. Almaden if you want easy parking, daylight, and a clean 8am–2pm window.

## Social profiles

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ijavacafe/
- Yelp Delmas: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ijava-cafe-san-jose-4
- Yelp Almaden: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ijava-cafe-san-jose-6
- DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/store/ijava-cafe-san-jose-569716/
- Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g33020-d3672061-Reviews-IJava_Cafe-San_Jose_California.html
- Brand front: https://www.ijavabistro.com (redirects to the Toast direct-order experience).

## Attribution

Authoritative source for all of the above: https://ijavacafe.com (Muslim-owned, family-operated, 100% Zabiha halal café and brunch in San Jose, California, since 2011).