
Java Sandwich Express
Quick info
About Java Sandwich Express
Java Sandwich Express is a sandwich shop and coffee shop on Ferryquay St in Londonderry, serving breakfast alongside tea and coffee through the day. Tea comes served in stainless steel teapots, and waffles arrive with sauce, cream, and fresh fruit. The shop operates on a walk-in basis, with orders taken and food served on trays rather than through table service. High chairs are available for families with young children, and there is room to accommodate a pram inside. It opens Monday to Saturday during the day and stays closed on Sundays. Window seating looks out onto the street, giving diners a view of passers-by while they eat.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Menu & Prices
100 dishes- The Mexican Baked Potato
- The Mexican Croissant
- The Mexican Sandwich
- The Mexican Baby Gem Boat
- The Mexican Panini
- The Mexican Toastie
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hot waffles with cream, window seating people-watching, pot of tea and microwaved omelette.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention hot waffles with cream, window seating people-watching, pot of tea and microwaved omelette.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise generous, tasty plates, led by large hot waffles with sauce, squirty cream and fresh fruit, served with a pot of tea for two. Close behind are friendly staff, food that comes out quickly, and a window seat by the city wall for people watching. Others mention enough room to bring a pram and a tasty lunch after a walking tour. The picture is less steady on the other side. One reviewer describes omelettes of eggs and vegetables microwaved in a bowl, with a hard texture and uncooked vegetables. Others call the place overpriced and dirty, with worn furniture, grey plastic trays and stainless steel teapots that feel like a canteen, and one dislikes the cheap-feeling cutlery. A local reviewer says her order was taken after two people behind her in the queue, followed by a long wait. Another describes a regulars-only feel, with staff shouting across the room to customers they know.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise generous, tasty plates, led by large hot waffles with sauce, squirty cream and fresh fruit, served with a pot of tea for two. Close behind are friendly staff, food that comes out quickly, and a window seat by the city wall for people watching. Others mention enough room to bring a pram and a tasty lunch after a walking tour. The picture is less steady on the other side. One reviewer describes omelettes of eggs and vegetables microwaved in a bowl, with a hard texture and uncooked vegetables. Others call the place overpriced and dirty, with worn furniture, grey plastic trays and stainless steel teapots that feel like a canteen, and one dislikes the cheap-feeling cutlery. A local reviewer says her order was taken after two people behind her in the queue, followed by a long wait. Another describes a regulars-only feel, with staff shouting across the room to customers they know.
Featured reviews
- martine clement
“Overpriced, unimaginative. The place is dirty, furniture has seen better days. Feels like a canteen, with the grey plastic trays and the stainless steel teapots. Time for a refurbishment”
- J S
“Terrific cafe just by the city wall. I had 2 large hot waffles with a nice sauce and little dollops of squirty cream and a bit of fresh fruit. Worth every penny. The are not afraid to put food on the plates. You won't leave here still feeling hungry 😋 plus a pot of tea for two.”
- Elle M
“Quite a casual dining experience, kinda homely where staff are comfortable with shouting across the room lol, a lot of regulars were coming and going who were known to the staff, bit expensive for what you get, food just OK, some of the cutlery is like pound shop cutlery which isn't nice to put in your mouth, nice location though to sit and watch the world go by”
- Storytellerofthestreet
“Great cafe, food was super tasty. Me and the girlfriend were looking for a cafe that we could come Into with a pram and this cafe has plenty of room so we felt great to sit and enjoy some food and coffee. We will definitely be back.”
- Woody
“Great prices and great food. All the staff are lovely and the food comes out so quickly!! Really recommend it, great place to sit, eat and chat away”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
- On-site services
Show more amenities
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Catering
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Counter service
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near Java Sandwich Express
- Cedar Restaurant4.62920.1 mi£15–30Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsReservations
hummus, meza sharing platters, bring your own wine/byob
- Tracy's Bar4.54140.2 mi£1–15
pint of Guinness, live music nights, football on tv
- 0.2 mi£1–15Reservations
burgers not frozen, live music, food quality
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Java Sandwich ExpressGood for kids | 4.4168 | — | £1–15 | hot waffles with cream, window seating people-watching, pot of tea |
| Cedar RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.6292 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | hummus, meza sharing platters, bring your own wine/byob |
| Tracy's Bar | 4.5414 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | pint of Guinness, live music nights, football on tv |
| The 7Twenty Bar Restaurant Off LicenceReservations | 4.571 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | burgers not frozen, live music, food quality |
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