Java Nation Menu
164 items in 16 sections · $1.20 – $40.80 · Coffee Shop in Kensington, MD
Java Nation’s menu lists 164 dishes and drinks, grouped into Smoothies & Juices, Latin Food, Desserts, Salads, Soups, and Hot Drinks and more. Prices range from $1.20 to $40.80, and a typical item costs about $8.10. Popular choices include Living Juice Carrot Kick, Chicken Avo Arepa, Dulce De Leche Cheesecake, Tricolor Quinoa Bowl, and Ginger Butternut Squash Soup.
Smoothies & Juices 13
- Living Juice Carrot Kick$8.40
- Mango Spindrift$4.20
- Melograno San Pellegrino$4.20
- Mango Passion Fruit Refresher$6.60
- Fiji Water, 500ml$4.80
- Mexican Coke$5.40
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
- Orange Juice, Freshly Squeezed$7.80
freshly squeezed
- Golden Enzyme Smoothie$15.60
Mango, Pineapple, Banana, Almond Milk, Coconut Water, Spirulina, Golden Turmeric
- Lemonade Fresh,12 Oz$7.80
Freshly squeezed with agave
- Ginger Shot, 2oz$6.00
Ginger, cayenne, lemon, honey
- Brekkie Smoothie$15.60
Acai Puree, Banana, Almond Milk, Almond Butter
- Living Juice Pineapple$8.40
- Java Protein Boost Smoothie$15.60
Espresso Doppio, Bananas, Almond Butter, Almond Milk, Vanilla Protein, Cocoa Nibs
Latin Food 12
- Chicken Avo Arepa$16.80
Shredded chicken, avocado, garlic aioli
- Pupusa Chicken$6.90
house coleslaw and salsa
- Add Extra Sauce
- Ribeye Steak Tacos$16.80
2ea, tomatillo salsa, onion pepper salad
- Pulled Pork Arepa$15.60
Braised pork with tomatoes, pickled onion and mayo
- Carne Asada Arepa$18.00
Grilled steak, pico de gallo, cabbage, queso fresco and garlic aioli
- Empanadas Fritas Beef$14.40
2 empanadas: beef, poblano peppers, eggs, olives, potatoes w/ tomatillo sauce
- Blackened Shrimp Tacos$18.00
2ea, with coleslaw, chipotle mayo, radish
- Empanadas Fritas Chicken$13.20
2 empanadas: chicken, black beans, green peppers, corn, cheese w/ chipotle aioli
- Pupusa Revuelta$6.90
house coleslaw and salsa
- Chicken Tacos$14.40
2ea, soft corn or flour tortillas, grilled chicken, tomatillo sauce, cilantro, onion pepper salad
- Pork Tacos$14.40
2 soft corn or flour tortillas, carnitas pork, tomatillo sauce, cilantro, jalapeño Pico De Gallo
Desserts 7
- Dulce De Leche Cheesecake$10.50
gluten free
- Raspberry Pistachio Cake$11.40
- Key Lime Pie$10.50
with crust and meringue
- Tiramisu$10.80
with Peruvian espresso soaked lady fingers
- Tres Leches$10.50
- Banana Pudding$9.60
creamy house-made pudding
- Chocolate Cake Brownie$5.40
w walnuts
Salads 5
- Tricolor Quinoa Bowl$18.00
hummus, tabbouleh style quinoa, arugula, cucumber salad, lemon dressing, pomegranate seeds, olive oil
- House Salad$6.60
mixed greens, romaine, dill, parsley, tomatoes, lemon, olive oil
- Extra Dressing$1.20
- Harvest Fattoush$18.00
lettuce, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, apples, red onion, radish, crispy bread, herbs, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate dressing
- Honey Pear Beet Salad$18.00
mixed lettuce, golden pear, goat cheese fondue, almonds, red onion, apple cider vinegar dressing, hot honey
Soups 3
- Ginger Butternut Squash Soup$10.80
Vegan soup with fresh ginger, herbs, and pumpkin seeds, warm roll
- Lentil Soup$9.60
V; spinach, carrots, celery, tomato & peppers
- Hearty Beef Stew$20.40
potatoes, poblano mushrooms, turnips, and carrots, served with a warm pumpernickel roll
Hot Drinks 24
- Pour Over (Origami)$7.20
The pour over method involves pouring hot water through coffee grounds in a filter producing a single cup of specialty coffee.
- Pecan Praline Latte$8.10
Homemade caramel with pecan, brûléed sugar
- Pear Lemongrass Infusion$7.80
cloves, pepper, cinnamon, orange, ginger, honey
- Chai Tea Latte$6.00
regular - 12oz; large - 16oz
- Merry Mint Hot Chocolate$6.60
house made mocha and organic peppermint syrup, dehydrated peppermint marshmallows
- Apple Cider$6.00
- Java Brew$5.10
regular - 12oz; large - 16oz
- Cardamom Rose Latte$8.10
- Candy Cane Latte$8.10
White or dark mocha & Merry mint syrup
- Golden Milk$7.20
turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, white pepper and white sugar w/ oat milk
- Lavender Latte$7.80
regular - 12oz; large - 16oz
- Matcha$6.60
ceremonial matcha w/ soy milk
- Big Box Of Coffee, 96oz$36.00
includes 8 cups + sugar + 16oz cup cream
- Espresso Doppio$4.80
in-house roasted Elixir Blend
- Pistachio Dark Hot Chocolate$8.40
with real pistachio cream
- Cappuccino$6.00
regular - 8oz, large - 12oz
- Cranberry Hibiscus Infusion$7.80
lemon, lemongrass, ginger, honey
- Hot Chocolate$6.00
w/ marshmallows or whipped cream
- Cortado$6.00
double shot espresso with 3oz of milk
- Latte$6.30
vanilla / caramel / mocha / hazelnut / sf vanilla / lavender
- Americano$5.40
Double espresso with hot water.
- Hot Tea$5.40
16 ounce.
- Lemon Ginger Tea$6.60
green tea with ginger, mint & lemon
- Flat White$6.30
9 oz drink with less foam
Sides 7
- Side Of Shrimp, 5ea$12.00
- French Fries$6.60
w/ sea salt
- Side Of Salmon, 6oz$10.80
- Side Of Chicken, 4oz$7.20
- Side Of Roasted Turkey$6.00
- Side Of Ham, 2 Oz$4.20
- House Salad$6.60
mixed greens, ribboned cucumbers and carrots, white balsamic dressing, balsamic glaze
Kid's Menu 8
- Kid's Rainbow Butter Fusilli$10.20
- Babyccino$4.80
Steamed milk & cocoa on top
- Kid's Pancakes$9.60
- Kid's Grilled Cheese Sandwich$10.20
Grilled American cheese on white bread.
- Kid's Salmon Pasta$14.40
- Kid's Chicken Pasta$13.20
with fusilli
- Cheeseburger$16.80
Brioche bun with beef patty and cheddar
- Kid's Crepe$12.00
7" crepe with your choice of filling // Nutella & banana // fresh berry compote
Breakfast Sides 10
- Avocado$3.60
- Gluten Free Toast$3.00
- Toast$2.40
- Smoked Salmon, 1.5oz$6.00
Catsmo Brand
- Side Of Pork Sausage$5.10
in-house made with Provence spices, choose qty 1 or 2
- Home Fries$6.00
- Side Of Eggs$6.00
- Seasonal Fruit Cup$7.20
Seasonal fruit - pineapple, grapes, berries, dragon fruit
- Applewood Smoked Bacon$6.00
- Turkey Bacon$6.00
Sweet Favorites 8
- Red Berry Yogurt Parfait To Go$8.70
- Blueberry Yogurt Parfait$11.40
dehydrated fruits, pepitas, granola
- Passion Fruit Yogurt Parfait To Go$8.70
dairy free, made with organic coconut yogurt, passion fruit puree, toasted coconut
- Hot Steel Cut Oatmeal$9.90
made with oat milk, with seasonal fruits, cinnamon, brown sugar
- Crepe$15.60
9" thin crepe with your choice of filling // Nutella & banana // fresh berry compote
- Coconut Chia Pudding$10.50
- French Toast$16.20
coated cinnamon sugar, pure Vermont maple syrup. Nutella & berries available for additional cost.
- Java Pancakes$15.60
house-made fluffy pancakes your choice // banana granola with caramelized banana & fruity granola // blueberry with lemon-mint berry compote // milk pancakes with pure Vermont maple syrup
Brunch Favorites 11
- Lox Bagel$16.80
open faced everything bagel, whipped cream cheese, tomatoes, capers, pickled red onion, parsley & dill
- Mushroom Spinach Omelet$19.20
goat cheese, home fries and house salad
- Bagel$5.40
plain or everything
- Add Extra Sauce
- Egg & Cheese Sandwich$12.00
- Morning Sandwich$14.40
your choice of fried or scrambled eggs, bacon, ham or house-made pork sausage, with local cheddar, charred tomato aioli on English muffin
- Avocado Toast$15.60
buttered with herbs sourdough toast with fresh avocado mash, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes and farm fresh greens in shallot dressing
- Leek Gruyère Quiche$18.00
flaky crust shell with savory egg custard with leeks, spinach, cheese, house summer salad with shallot dressing
- Steak & Eggs$30.24
7 oz ribeye steak with herb butter under red wine sauce, home-style red potatoes, 2 eggs your style
- Ham & Cheese Omelet$19.20
gruyere cheese, roasted cherry tomato, green scallions, home fries & house salad
- Huevos Rancheros$16.80
crunchy corn tortillas, black beans, eggs your choice, our salsa ranchera, feta cheese, jalapeño pico de Gallo
From Our Roastery 12
- Peru, Red Gesha (125g)$18.00
Region: Santa Teresa, La Convencion, Cusco, Peru Variety: Red Gesha Altitude: 1820 masl Process: Washed Flavor Profile: Red Apple, White Flowers, Cherry
- Java Nation Blend$26.40
Medium-dark roast Flavor notes of pine, juniper, earthy, citrus, sweet tobacco, baker's chocolate
- Costa Rica Hacienda Sonora$26.40
Roast Level Light // Flavor notes of cherry, chocolate, hazelnut, baking spice
- K-Cup Costa Rica, 12ea$19.20
- Ethiopia Yirgacheffe$25.20
Roast level Medium // Flavor notes of Floral, jasmine, citrus, tea-like
- Good Mood$26.40
Roast Level Medium - light // Flavor notes of cherry cordial, pomegranate, dark chocolate
- K-Cup Pods Java Blend, 12ea$19.20
- Peru, Yellow Gesha (125g)$22.80
flavor notes: jasmine/ mango/ passion fruit/ lemongrass origin: La Convencion, Cusco process: washed roast level: light
- Elixir Blend$25.20
House Espresso // Roast level medium // flavor notes of peanut, baker's chocolate, syrup
- Peru, Santa Teresa (10oz)$33.60
Cup Of Excellence Award 2021/ / Medium Roast/ / Flavor notes of milk chocolate, banana, jasmine, tropical
- Colombia, Tabi (225g)$36.00
Region: Cauca Variety: Tabi Process: Natural Notes: Blueberry, dates, nectarine, red grape, tamarind 8oz net wt
- Colombia, Pink Bourbon (225g)$40.80
Region: Cauca Variety: Pink Bourbon Process: Washed, Advanced Notes: Grapefruit, strawberry, apricot, papaya, hibiscus, roses, cherry 8oz net wt
Iced Drinks 13
- Iced Golden Milk$8.10
iced turmeric latte w/ oat milk
- Iced Tea$5.40
regular - 16oz, large - 20oz; black / green / peach herbal
- Iced Lavender Latte$7.80
regular - 16oz, large - 20oz
- Iced Pecan Praline Latte$9.00
- Cold Brew$6.00
steeped for 16h
- Iced Chai Tea Latte$6.90
regular - 16oz, large - 20oz
- Local Eggnog$6.00
- Iced Cardamom Rose Latte$9.00
- Iced Americano$6.00
regular - 16oz, large - 20oz
- Iced Matcha$7.50
ceremonial matcha w/ soy milk
- Iced Candy Cane Latte$9.00
White or dark mocha & Merry mint syrup
- Eggnog Cream Cold Brew$7.20
- Iced Latte$6.60
vanilla / caramel / mocha / hazelnut / sf vanilla / lavender
Specials 2
- Hearty Beef Stew$20.40
potatoes, poblano mushrooms, turnips, and carrots, served with a warm pumpernickel roll
- Shrimp Alfredo Pasta$30.00
spinach, chili, garlic butter scampi sauce, parmesan
Burgers & Such 7
- Tuna Avocado Sandwich$18.00
tuna salad with capers, fresh tomatoes, avocado slices, pickled onions, on toasted sourdough bread, garlic mayo
- Salmon Burger$20.40
tomato, arugula salad, shallots, Chipotle aioli on sesame roll, pickle & Route 11 chips
- Chicken Shawarma$18.00
Tzatziki sauce, salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, cabbage & parsley on pita bread
- Steak & Cheese Sandwich$22.80
prime rib slow roasted, mushrooms, onions, provolone, horseradish sauce, baguette
- Turkey BLT$18.00
Boar’s Head turkey, thick Applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, garlic mayo and thin sliced tomatoes on whole wheat
- Add Extra Sauce
- Java Nation Burger$20.40
tomato, lettuce, sharp cheddar, caramelized onion, pickle aioli on brioche roll, pickle & Route 11 chips
Bakery 22
- Chocolate Chip Cookie$6.00
- Mixed Berry Danish$7.20
- Chocolate Cake Brownie$5.40
w walnuts
- Spinach & Cheese Croissant$6.90
- Banana Bread$5.40
- Ham & Cheese Croissant$6.90
with Dijon Mustard
- Walnut, Fig & Brie Croissant$8.10
- Carrot Cake$9.00
with cream cheese frosting and walnuts
- Butter Croissant$5.40
- Pumpkin Loaf$5.10
with citrus glaze
- Almond Croissant$6.00
Delicious
- Pistachio Croissant$7.80
pistachio ganache filling, nuts on top
- Chocolate Sesame Rugelach$1.80
flaky pastry rolled with a rich chocolate & toasted sesame halva for a nutty crunch
- Chocolate Croissant$5.70
Contains hazelnuts.
- Apricot Oatmeal Cookie$5.70
W/walnuts.
- Cranberry Almond Biscotti$4.80
- Guava & Cheese Croissant$6.30
- Cherry Nut Granola$9.60
Home-made oat granola perfect as a topping for yogurt.
- Chocolate Sesame Rugelach 3-Pack$6.00
flaky pastry rolled with a rich chocolate & toasted sesame halva for a nutty crunch
- Macarons$2.70
- Alfajor$6.00
- Berry Muffin$5.10
with lemon sugar
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated April 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.