My parents have been going to Java for nearly 30 years, so by default I've been going there since I was born. There's NOTHING I don't like about Java. \r
* It's a small, family-owned business, so I enjoy patronizing them much more so than some huge corporate chain that doesn't need my money. They've been around for a long time, so you KNOW they're doing something (a whole lot of something) right.\r
* The food is to die for. I'll drive an hour out of my way to get that hummus, tabouli, baklava (eat it there...they serve it warm), and warm rania. If you eat meat, the shawirma and kafka are amaaaaaazing. If not, hummus, tabouli, spinach pie and baklava are nirvana-inducing. \r
* The portions are very generous...I always leave with leftovers and a full stomach.\r
* The prices are SO reasonable.\r
* Even the [tacky], hasn't-been-remodeled-since-the-70s decor is endearing. It gives Java character and history.\r
* Some nights, they have belly dancing :)\r
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Go. Right now.
Pros: Food, prices...everything.
Cons: ...location, I guess.
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