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Java Lounge - Fort - Sri Lanka's Largest Coffee House Chain

Cafe Coffee shop

👍👍 Java lounge is one of my favorite coffee shop around the Colombo. Very good coffee and cakes. Staff is always on point and friendly. People often mention coffee, good, Good, staff, service, Great, Java, friendly, great, Nice,


Address

7 Hospital St, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka

Website

www.javalounge.lk

Contact

+94 112 333 051

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (833 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 6:30 am to 12 am
  • Sunday: 6:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Monday: 6:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 6:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 6:30 am to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 6:30 am to 12 am
  • Friday: 6:30 am to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (70) good (28) Good (22) staff (19) service (16) Great (16) Java (14) friendly (13) great (13) Nice (12)
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  • 5/5 Nayana D. 5 years ago on Google
    Java lounge is one of my favorite coffee shop around the Colombo. Very good coffee and cakes. Staff is always on point and friendly.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hansi A. 2 years ago on Google
    Cozy cafe ideal for a coffee in the evening. They have best coffee you can find in Fort dutch hospital shopping precinct. Additionally they have a variety of food items ranging from a delicious variety of cakes and cookies to spicy snacks served fresh. They death by chocolate cake is a die for. So is their cheesecakes. Service is bit slow but the food is definitely worth the wait.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sugar f. 4 years ago on Google
    Good cozy place to chill with friends
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michiel B. 4 months ago on Google • 910 reviews
    Excellent coffee. The friendly servant interpreted my slightly complicated requirements perfectly. Delivery took a while. Nice place. Not expensive.

  • 2/5 Prabhani T. 5 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Many Java lounge cafes in Colombo offer a pleasant experience, with favorable ambiance and delicate food. However, yesterday visit the Java lounge fort cafe was evoking a sense of unwelcomeness. We went there for dinner and get some work done. Regrettably, the available Wi-Fi was restricted to a mere 30 minutes, a duration exceeded by the time taken to fulfill the order. There are discrepancies between the google and actual closing time. While Google indicated a closing time of 12:00 AM, a server informed us that the cafe closed at 11:30 PM. They started clearing somewhere around 9:50 PM, making it uncomfortable to stay. The overpowering scent of floor cleaning products ruins the atmosphere, notably they started this while there were some foreign customers having dinner. I’m sure they can do a better service than this.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Viktoriia 4 years ago on Google
    Cold latte was very good and I enjoyed club sandwiches as well. Brownie cake wasn't fresh though, so it spoiled the mood a bit. Staff is very attentive and helpful, bit prices are higher than I expected. All in all it's a nice coffee shop not far from Colombo railway station.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deborah Doris F. 5 years ago on Google
    Java Lounge is one of the best places to visit if you’re a coffee lover. You cannot miss this beautiful cozy corner.. I personally loved the cappuccino with the chocolate flavour even though I don’t like chocolate. This coffee was mind blowing! You can go there with your friends or even by yourself (most probably a good book would do or your smart phone) 😉
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shammy W. 11 months ago on Google
    Great place to eat and works and hangout . I came to eat and work so do a lot of other people . I saw a bunch of people chilling too . Highly recommended
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Glenn W. 2 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Great place to grab a reasonable tea or coffee. Sandwiches are also a great price considering how high end the place is. Nice ac and they provide wifi if needed. Good place to kill time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sally j. 4 months ago on Google • 307 reviews
    Located just behind the Dutch Hospital , this is a perfect place to chill over some good coffee. There is seating outside and indoor as well. We opted for some caramel macchiato and some hot chocolate which were delicious. The Christmas decor added to the warmth of the place.

  • 5/5 Kavindu S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place to have a evening coffee
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dakota S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very, VERY expensive for basic coffee/cakes. Go to a local place and save your money
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Savitha W. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to enjoy with a lovely coffe and a snack. Good staff. Located near dutch hospital, next to fairway colombo. Would recommend to anyone who wants to ease the nerves after a busy evening.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sujeevan S. 5 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere is amazing. Great place to work quietly while enjoying a cup of Cappuccino. One of a very few places in Sri Lanka serving Star Bucks beverages. Reminds of being back home in Canada :).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlo M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and service, not a lot of options were available for dinner but the chicken sandwich and lasagna were tasty and adequate. Service was fairly quick. Place was clean and cozy with very comfy sofas. Ideal place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner for reasonable prices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Damith R. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place of colombo fort area.🍮️🍰🥧☕ Highly recommended fairway colombo..👍👍 Calm and quite place. Friendly staff. Recommended to you and your family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Khushbu M. 4 years ago on Google
    This cafe was in the same complex as our hotel. According to the timings on their door,its open till 11 pm . So we decided to go on our first day at 9.30pm. It was already closed. So next day we decided to go early at around 8 pm. We ordered for a latte. It tasted like the coffee we make in our hotel rooms. Completely bland. By 9pm they informed us we r closing so time to leave. Ambiance is decent. Thats about it. Coffee is expensive for the quantity and quality served.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sakar R. 2 years ago on Google
    Good Place . Good Coffee . Good food Aircondition can be a problem at times becoz it not controlled by the Coffee shop .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronika G. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy place, nice decorations, very tasty cakes☺️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Praneeth Kawya T. 10 months ago on Google
    I recently visited Java Restaurant in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and I was very impressed. The restaurant is located in a beautiful setting, and the atmosphere is very relaxed and inviting. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the food is delicious. I had the breakfast butter croissant. The bun was soft and fluffy, and the filling was delicious. I also had a glass of coffee, which was rich and flavorful. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Java Restaurant, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to start their day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ajinthan N. 8 months ago on Google
    Well behaved, polite staff!! Kavin did a great customer service! The best place in Colombo to have a delicious Coffee. I would definitely recommend this place. 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kothmini S. 1 year ago on Google
    Another awesome java lounge outlet in Colombo dutch hospital area. A best place to hangout and sip a perfect coffee while enjoying their food items. However,the kochchi pizza was not much tasty. Prices are bit high, but its worth considering all the facilities and good time one can experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ONITWE C. 4 months ago on Google • 206 reviews
    Good place to have a quick bite when you are in the Fort. Prices are a bit higher but tasty. Service is also excellent. There is no parking at all.

  • 3/5 Francesc Romà i F. 3 months ago on Google • 192 reviews New
    Food is below average. Some premade dishes warmed up to order, and portions are not particularly big. Tea is brewed in water that is not hot enough and turns out not flavory enough. Seats and tables are comfortable and some have electrical plugs. Wifi requires a voucher which I didn't see in my bill, it might be a paid service.

  • 4/5 Edwin de F. 3 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    Nice cafe, along the same lines as their big brother Starbucks. Good cappuccino, very nice ice coffee. The spinach quiche was very good, and the croissant would probably have been great if it hadn't been heated in the microwave, such a shame. Staff is very friendly, and the prices are reasonable. I've been here a couple of times, and will come back.

  • 5/5 Vidula N. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice. Quiet. Oh so comfy chairs. Best coffee in the country.

  • 4/5 Rashika S. 6 years ago on Google
    A good place to get relaxed and I really love the red velvet cake 😍 good service

  • 4/5 vivek m. 5 years ago on Google
    Must try.. Granola

  • 4/5 Lahiru M. 4 years ago on Google
    The ambience is absolutely amazing! The staff is courteous and professional.

  • 4/5 Ramindu Thivanka J. 5 years ago on Google
    Burgors, cakes and fresh juices are available. Expensive rates. But the foods are very much alive and fresh. Such a nice calm place to have a drink in a crowdy place.

  • 5/5 Ashan W. 5 years ago on Google
    Great coffee for all the coffee lovers.... also can hv a quick bite if u are hungry.... elegant place... n i js love there coffee.... ❤️❤️❤️

  • 5/5 INDIRA A. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place to have coffee and relax. Friendly staff and great service

  • 4/5 azam h. 4 years ago on Google
    But over pricy

  • 5/5 Dimas P. 4 years ago on Google
    Always love Java Lounge

  • 1/5 Udi K. 4 years ago on Google
    Bad service, dissapointing coffee and good. Not recommended!!!!

  • 5/5 Charmi L. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely strawberry cheesecake... N had alot of stuff to eat and take home. Great place to hangout and chill with a friend

  • 5/5 menaka I. 4 years ago on Google
    Grate place to have a refreshment

  • 5/5 Amjad N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee.

  • 5/5 Nuwair N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to chill and relax with some good coffee and food

  • 5/5 Kanchana W. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place for coffee in Fort. Love the ambiance and the food

  • 5/5 VINOD L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to be with loved ones! Love the place!

  • 3/5 Giorgio P. 4 years ago on Google
    A bit overpriced, but nice and quality are present

  • 5/5 Sunija W. 4 years ago on Google
    This is an excellent place and an excellent a committed service.

  • 4/5 Shan V P. 4 years ago on Google
    Good vibes

  • 5/5 sarah h. 4 years ago on Google
    Everything was satisfactory. Stayed for hours , the best part is the service staff are very friendly and not at all hostile even if you prolong your stay.

  • 5/5 Jayanthan 4 years ago on Google
    The have good Banana Bread and hot chocolate

  • 3/5 Tharanga i. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place....

  • 5/5 Dilmini P. 4 years ago on Google
    great place for coffee

  • 4/5 Chris K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good coffee, the food selection isn't very inspiring however.

  • 5/5 Nirbhanu G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to have a genuine coffee

  • 5/5 Yann 4 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 3/5 Prasanna v. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place .Great staff.

  • 5/5 Wildone 1. 4 years ago on Google
    The signature hot chocolate is perfect for a rainy day.

  • 5/5 Alex F. 4 years ago on Google
    two days before I had Coffee its feel Starbucks coffee visit and feel the different I hope to visit my niece & nephews

  • 5/5 ranukagayan w. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for coffee

  • 1/5 Onnela W. 4 years ago on Google
    Very Basic , Did not enjoy the red velvet cake or the drinks. The cake was super dried.

  • 5/5 Tharindu D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place and superm taste coffee

  • 5/5 Upul P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Adam A. 5 years ago on Google
    Best of the best

  • 5/5 liu z. 5 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 3/5 An E. 5 years ago on Google
    cakes are not tasty...

  • 5/5 Basith A. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 5/5 Laura D. 2 years ago on Google
    A very quiet place on weekends. They make really good coffee.

  • 5/5 Janice C. 2 years ago on Google
    Chique cafe, offers a choice of nice healthy salads and other food, coffee is great, overall a very nice place to chill, dine and unwind

  • 5/5 Akhila W. 5 years ago on Google
    Quiet and cosy little place. The staff is friendly. Nice and chic ambience. Nice place to wind down after a busy day of work. Food is good, may not be the best you had. But nothing to complain about.

  • 4/5 Milindu K. 2 years ago on Google
    A calm and quite place in the heart of colombo to taste a coffee with a loved one.

  • 5/5 Tharaka R. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to have a coffee with friends. Really good coffee with good menu.

  • 4/5 Tim W. 2 years ago on Google
    Fine place with full of silence and peace for gather, dine in a homely atmosphere in the heart of the Fort.

  • 5/5 О �. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, delicious coffee, friendly staff and good WiFi.

  • 3/5 Jiehui H. 2 years ago on Google
    ordinary cafe, but few of cafe store are available in Colombo

  • 3/5 Geethma W. 5 years ago on Google
    A cozy Cafe with a Good customer service.

  • 5/5 Gavin A. 5 years ago on Google
    Good coffee (Americano) Good cake. Friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Kilian 2 years ago on Google
    Really comfortable, perfect to work, climatisation, light, nice welcomed

  • 1/5 RAX_TAX 2 years ago on Google
    In one word :EEW!! Everything was better until I took a sip of americano :( And this place serves water when we order latte :( My first time and last time :( I do not recommend this place for coffee lovers:(

  • 4/5 NIN K. 2 years ago on Google
    Had green tea and croissant there. They were good. It looks like a nice place to hangout, and work.

  • 5/5 Shanan I. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the best place for some type of a cool beverages as well as hot drinks. They also serve several types of foods specially sweets. Well placed inside the Dutch hospital area. Highly recommend this cool beverage- Brownie Frap. You will feel heaven. Prices are reasonable and you wont regret it. Specially got to tell you that the place is so comfortable you to spend few minutes on those couches and chairs hahaha. And so their service is bit faster than I expected.

  • 5/5 KEISUKE K. 1 year ago on Google
    juicy lasagna has left my stomachs' space so I bought a croissant-cheese sandwich which was the last one in the chilled showcase at 480Rs . Served hot, was also very good. Next time I'll try cakes, they are smiling at me in the show case.

  • 5/5 Ridhmi K. 2 years ago on Google
    This cute little cafe has been my go to place for years whenever I needed a quiet & chilled place to do my work outside home/office and recently a place to avoid powercuts! I enjoy taking a stroll here from the fort station. Fort Java Lounge is a good spot for a coffee date too. Good coffee, good food and steady wifi for a reasonable price. Friendly and accommodating staff but service gets slow during rush hours. As a pescatarian I wish there were more fresh lunch options on the menu. Oh and if u too tend to get cold easily take a jacket!

  • 5/5 Scott H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice coffees, cake's and pastries. Good staff.

  • 5/5 اميرة �. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place and very delicious coffee, I recommend you to visit it 😍😋

  • 5/5 Kalhara P. 1 year ago on Google
    Another outlet with good variety of food and coffee. Reasonable prices. Good service from the staff. Can have a coffee and hang around in cosy setup. Prices of the food have increased, but can be expected considering the situation in Sri Lanka.

  • 5/5 Sayuru A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place if you like to enjoy your coffee at a silent calm place. Also, their cheesecakes are delicious and if you're in for the coffee options java lounge chain have a large range to try out.

  • 4/5 Cora O. 1 year ago on Google
    Good choices of drinks and pastries. Pasta and pizza are available too for breakfast. But we didn't like the kochi pizza. Too hard. Lasagna is so so. Waffle is hard. Coffee and hot chocolate tastes awesome.

  • 4/5 Christine M. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool place to hang out. However, need to increase the variety though. Nothing wow about the good too. Coffee and drinks are great though

  • 4/5 Lucia E. 5 years ago on Google
    We had breakfast here, quite a lot of options on menu served all day. Place is little bit more expensive but considering the location and western style it's ok. Coffee was good and the food as well. The best was the AC thought :)

  • 4/5 Leonard J. 1 year ago on Google
    Jawa Lounge is a chain of coffee shops in Sri Lanka with “around five 5 branches" (around?!), according to their website. I dropped in at their Fort shop in Hospital Street two days ago for a cappuccino. The shop has a cozy interior with a charming, intimate ambience. A great place to a sip a coffee while conversing with your friends or family or just staring at passers by in the street through the glass front of the shop! If you are alone and have some time to kill, this is an ideal place to read a book or browse the net on your phone in peace and quiet because the place never seems to be crowded. Their menu features a variety of beverages, their speciality being, of course, coffee. They also have a snacks counter serving a selection of savouries and sweets. The prices seemed to be a little on the high side. I ordered a chocalate muffin followed by a cappuccino. They claim that they serve "world's best coffee." Well, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, because, while their coffee is alright, it is debatable whether their coffee is superior to coffee served in any other coffee shop of the same class, at least judging by the cappuccino I drank. The staff are friendly and courteous Anyway, if you are in the Fort area and looking for a place to chill while sipping a coffee, you should consider Jawa Lounge.

  • 5/5 Yagesh S. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place to do your works with an cup of coffee and it’s an excellent place to spend time with your friends.

  • 4/5 Shaneya K. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been here quite a few times. Easily accessible via hospital street right next to the Fairway Hotel. Fresh food but compared to other coffee houses more expensive. Free WiFi. Perfect for a business meeting. Can call and check seating availability before coming. Staff is quite friendly and helpful.

  • 3/5 Fedor I. 1 year ago on Google
    Syrups they use in coffee are good Waffles are tasty Tea - it's just a teabag for the double price of the pack of tea Pasta and other dishes we tried are meh

  • 5/5 Nick U. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere for working on laptop. There's a plug, but better you use your wifi for internet. The cappucino was very good.

  • 5/5 Review King P. 1 year ago on Google
    Superb service and atmosphere. Great coffee too.

  • 5/5 Meera C. 1 year ago on Google
    Good coffee and snacks in a light and friendly air-conditioned café. They have booths for a bit more comfort. The cream cheese bagel and golden syrup waffle with two coffees were good. Approx 3000 rupees.

  • 5/5 James E. 1 year ago on Google
    While visiting Colombo, I’ve really enjoyed starting my days at Java Cafe. Open early, cool AC, great coffee and super friendly staff!

  • 5/5 Pravin P. 9 months ago on Google
    A good locate to spend some quality time alone or with your loved ones. I usually come to this place for a coffee and they serve with amazing coffee and Kavin and the rest of the crew's friendly service makes this atmosphere much more great. Great place to have good food guaranteed.

  • 5/5 vinothan s. 10 months ago on Google
    Well this part of the city is not far from my residence and so I visit this corner of Java quite often. I must say this is one of the prominent branch of Java. The show at the window side is great and exquisite! The service is indeed swift and neat. The welcoming of the staff is a must say added value. And Mr.Kavin’s notion of hospitality is noteworthy as much as of the other staffs. Keep serving the nation! Best wishes!!!

  • 5/5 Ajith D. 11 months ago on Google
    I stayed for several days in the Fairway hotel to which the Java Lounge is attached. Spent about four to six (I lost track and yeah, I probably don’t have a life) hours each day, wired as all heck from copious amounts of coffee. In fact, I’m sitting in the Lounge as I write. The coffee is superb. It made the best of Starbucks taste like sludge. What I love best about the Lounge is the outside seating. It is a haven in the sweltering heat of Colombo, breezy, and cool. Really. I don’t want to leave but they want their table back…or charge me rent. Don’t blame them. They are coming…

  • 5/5 Sanc 11 months ago on Google
    Best Java lounge outlet. You can plug in your laptop and get some work done. One of the best places around the area where you can sip your coffee and relax. The staff is respectful and supportive.

  • 5/5 dinusha w. 11 months ago on Google
    Came here on a Wednesday afternoon as I Needed a place to catch up on work whilst visiting Sri Lanka and there weren't many places that had the same vibe as here.. highly recommended for all expats and business tourists who wants to get work done or just kick back, enjoys a coffee.. staff are very friendly and attentive

  • 3/5 Jade D. 10 months ago on Google
    Stopped here for a bit on a hot sunny day and grabbed a coffee and cheese croissant. Both were average, in my opinion. They have a wide variety of sweet and savoury bakes, cookies, and more, along with a decent range of coffee drinks. It's a cool, comfortable place to work out of. Follow @thatgoangirl on Instagram for more food reviews.

  • 5/5 Mikhail G. 10 months ago on Google
    Friendly atmosphere, great coffee, and delicious food. Fully recommended. Kavin made best latte for us today!

  • 5/5 Guya R. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    We went to Java for breakfast and it was delicious. Hanan was very kind and always with a smile on her face. Highly recommended


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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