PJ’s Coffee

When you spend $ 5 on a drink, you don’t want them taking shortcuts because they didn’t make enough. ²⁄₃ drink + ¹⁄₃ whipped cream + whipped cream on the top

A fantastic courtyard, terrific atmosphere, and PJ’s usual competent brew. Baristas are the traditional PJ’s hipper-​than-​thou set, but friendly enough.
Until.
Our drama begins at 7:30 on any given weeknight.
Certain baristas begin to feel that the night is dragging on too long. A customer coming in after 8 might detect a certain reluctance of manner. It is impossible to miss the pointed, repetitive-​to-​the-​point-​of-​OCD sweeping of the sitting-​rooms: a meaningful glare seems to say, «I have swept. You may leave. At. Any. Time. That. Suits. Yourgoddamself.»
A customer coming in at 8:30 might detect what can only be described as thinly veiled hostility.
«Why,» the barista seems to ask, «the f***k are you coming in here? I have neither the will nor the means to serve you.» What he actually says is, «Oh, we seem to be out of…» (Note. They are probably not out of anything. Except patience. You are requiring energies that they require for going home to smoke weed.)
At this stage, one does not yet suspect that the barista is spitting in one’s iced coffee, but one begins to suspect that the barista would rather run an ice-​pick through one’s heart than serve one.
If one comes in to the Magazine PJ’s after 8:45, one can see the strain on the barista’s face as he inquires, «How can I help you?» One suspects that what he means is, «Can I serve you a spermatazoa frappé followed by your own gore?» A pronounced we-​are-​about-​to-​close menace pervades the place.
In a way, it’s a sort of cosmic drama. It is sometimes a near thing whether the barista will leap over the counter and assault one, and so it is a bit like Camus’ «The Stranger» in its existential momentum, or perhaps like Greek tragedy, the tightly wound spring and the inevitable hamartia leading to a fall.
Naturally, everybody who has worked in food service knows this feeling, and has lobbied one’s senator for a food-​service exception to Murder Two. We all know what this is like.
But the man is being asked to prepare a velvet cocoa, not a roast ox.
In general, therefore, I enjoy this PJ’s in the mid-​morning, or the early afternoon. But there is too much of Paradise Lost about it after seven at night to recommend it. One day, it might well end up on the news.

With a CCs on the same block, I’ve only been here once though it’s minutes from my house. But on this rainy, chilly Sunday afternoon with CCs closed Bc of a holiday, I find myself giving PJs another go. Maybe it’s just the rainy weather, but the inside areas appear especially cozy and great for sitting with a cup of coffee, a book or some friends and staying for awhile. Coffee is still same PJs, a bit too bitter for me to fully love

I don’t have too much to say about the coffee here; PJ’s is generally pretty consistent. I will say that the staff are very friendly, and this PJ’s actually has reliable wireless.

A small place in the large shopping center at Tchoupitoulas St. and Jefferson Ave. Friendly service and an assortment of coffee drinks. Got the Iced offee and it was very nice. Also a good place to obtain a GAMBIT and other papers that are free.

Love the location and friendly staff, it’s always fun sipping coffee and people watch!

Nice Location. Burnt coffee. The baked goods presentation does not look appealing.
Since I came to Nola, I have discovered this chicory coffee, absolutely delicious and unique to New Orleans.
I woke up and walked over to PJ’s with the anticipation they will have brewed a nice cup of chicory coffee, not so much. They don’y have it at all!
A New orleans coffee chain that doesn’t carry an authentic beverage. Huge loss for this place.

PJ’s has very good coffee, and I really like this location, as it has comfy seating upstairs and it’s amidst all of the great shopping on Magazine. I usually drink regular joe, but sometimes go for an Americano, and theirs is excellent.

Very friendly staff and superb iced coffe. While the interior has a coffee chain feeling to it, I love the garden which is nice and cosy with coloured light bulbs hung across the yard to brighten up a winter’s eve.
Definitely give it a go! c*

My old after-​school PJ’s, cleaned up with an actual proper back door that works. Still a little dodgy, and still filled with girls from Sacred Heart looking angry and smoking (though being on Facebook now instead of listening to C&C Music Factory on their Discman)
No more NOCCA students, though.
Fabulous iced coffee, nice staff, great bagels (but bring back the scoops of cream cheese– those pots are crap!), and just good solid coffee. If they had semi-​skimmed/​2% milk, all would be well with the world.

I like this PJ’s! And of course I’m all about supporting local businesses as well. This PJ’s is in the heart of the Jefferson/​Magazine street area. Tons of cute shops, restaurants, etc! They are building a drive through Walgreens here. Also there is the Whole Foods which is awesome albeit difficult to park. Then one of my favorite pizza joints Slice is here too. Also, Earthsavers has great massages and cute gift items in their shop!
I usually get soy chai lattes when I hit a coffee shop. This pj’s has a step with a back room for the serious studyents which is nice.
Happy Coffe shop relaxing!

Quaint location located within a shotgun house near Whole Foods. They offer indoor seating on comfy couches and chairs or out back on the patio. We chose inside.
It features typical PJ’s fare of coffees, teas and pastries.
We had been out walking and shopping all day on Magazine, so it was a relaxing spot to cool off and kick back on a couch with a large iced tea.

If you don’t mind the noise, its a great place to study!

Can’t help but have a soft spot for PJ’s, since I went to Tulane.
Their hot coffee isn’t spectacular, but their pastries are on point (from Laurel St bakery, I believe) and the rest of their drinks are addictively delicious.
Though if you get an iced mocha, get the redheaded lady to make it. She’s the best mocha maker!

I’m not terribly prone to superlatives, but PJ’s simply has the very best iced coffee I’ve ever had. I typically tend to go for an iced Americano when the weather turns warm, b/​c most iced coffee I’ve tried tastes too weak and watered down by all the ice. Unless, of course it’s a toddy, but not everywhere has those and I just prefer the nutty roasted flavor of Americanos.
PJ’s not only uses the slow drip brewing method, but they also brew it with vanilla bean, according to the barista. The result is a terrifically smooth brew that you won’t want to sully with milk nor sugar. I’ve never had iced coffee taste so good. It’ll get you through the day with a smile, Hell, you might even find yourself ambitious enough to scrub your entire house while singing the jazz standard «Black Coffee» at the top of your lungs repeatedly (not me, of course).
I also feel like this location is a lot cozier and more comfy than CC’s across the street. Bonus points for a courtyard, too!
I will never order an iced Americano again if PJs iced coffee is an option!

I was once a huge PJs fan… like maybe 10 or 15 years ago. But then the corporate management changed or they were all sold or something… And the feeling is just different.
I stopped in today for the first time in ages. And just needed to grab a couple of iced beverages for me & Mom. The counter person was quick and friendly (so that brought them up to 3 stars). But, seriously, the shop was trashed with food all over the floor and detritus all about.
It makes me sad that this (my once fave PJs location) is so blah now.

PJ’s is to Peet’s what Community Coffee House is to Sbux. PJ’s appears to be the more hipster, less mainstream coffee house of the region. Good coffee, adequate staff, typical café environment. Nuff said.
Note that this particular location has a neat, little courtyard in the back. There are also some cool murals painted on the back fence.

This PJ’s is right by Whole Foods. I really really like the Mocha Granita. With this weather, I need something cold with caffeine to wake me up. I did some of my homework in here and I had a relaxing and pretty quiet environment. Plugs are available to charge up laptops. Very nice.
Me LIKE!

This PJ’s is nestled in a tiny location near Life Yoga and across the street from a more obvious Community Coffee. Once you find it, it’s worth it. You will most likely have difficulty parking around this area but there are some cool shops nearby that you can checkout after your PJs visit.
I like that as you walk in there are a few seats near the counter, but then you can walk up the stairs to another room with more seating and then go even further back into a room with a couch, tv, and more tables. I love coffee shops with comfy seating like couches. Note: definitely choose to sit inside– one big downfall of this location is that the two tables outside are next to an alley with large trash cans that are stinky, stinky, stinky. I also left being covered in mosquito bites after 30 minutes.
While I was here the other day, the espresso machine was being fixed (or maybe just maintained). So, I settled for an ice coffee and after adding four sugars I would give it a three out of five. Not awful tasting, not great either. I found that they make their chai from a syrup (yuck!) and was not impressed with that.
There were minimal snacks and pastries when I was there– i’m not sure if they had run out of if they just usually only have a few items. (see my photos). I will definitely check back and update the review. I ordered a sesame bagel and was told that they are brought over from a local bakery! The bagels were rock hard and I was surprised that they would sell them to me like that. (okay they got a little better after being toasted). I was offered little tubs of creamed cheese and it’s a do-​it-​yourself toasting situation.
Takes credit cards including Amex!

If you’re a fan of an iced mochachokalalayaya on a hot humid day, stop in. If you want a cappuccino, you will be sad when you taste a watery latte made with some 1% milk and no foam.