Call it the Cheers of Church Street — a place where owners Eugene Johnson and Roland Drake really do know your name. And your dog’s name. And how you take your freshly brewed coffee. (Milk and two sugars, right?)
Java Jive is the kind of neighbourhood joint that has survived the attack of the monster coffee franchise because it provides much more than an assembly line cuppa joe: It’s an actual community.Daily specials include Eugene’s famous homemade chili, and just try to get a table when he rolls out the barbecue. While you’re chowing down, check out the array of local artists’ paintings on display.
