JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

This is a great location — inside and outside seating of all sorts. They recently renovated their outside seating area and have a great fireplace which is on in the winter. Awesome place to read, study, talk, muse, meet friends or a date, pre or post movie coffee n something. They have a cabin like ambiance and private room in the back for hourly rent sometimes which is almost like a diamond shaped tree trunk with cool lighting. I love their coffee and baked goods — particularly their blueberry bran muffin, cheese and jalapeño muffin and almond croissant :) and lots of options for reading materials.
One improvement could be to keep all areas clean and free of food/​dishes and to wash those bathroom floors and keep them generally clean with some bleach… smelly the last two times I went there!!! The very last couple of times I noticed all the windows open and dishes everywhere (weekend) so naturally i had bugs attacking the plates and me! I actually had two bugs hit my shirt and die (weird!)…lots of mess on the floor not swept up. We left in a hurry!

Great coffee and and hot chocolate.
The line up in the morning weekends is not too bad.

Probably the nicest and biggest JJ Bean’s ever.
And having that private room in the back, behind the counter, is really sweet. Glad some clients had invited me here a few times, and at $ 10 per hour, is dirt cheap. So much so, that you ought order their pastries too ;) Like their scones more than their muffins.
Pretty quiet considering the wooden doors here block out much of the noise too. Just need to call ahead and book by phone.
Free wifi.
Located in the Park and Tilford plaza, on the west side by the corner.
Gorgeous location, all glass so it’s date worthy.

Great atmosphere with a gas fireplace that actually feels warm if you are sitting right next to it and looks cozy because real wood is stacked up beside it. Can’t remember what the music is in there which is good thing because it doesn’t dictate the vibe. Pet peeve: the light is pretty low which is standard in cafes these days because so many people are on their computers. If these places insist on having increasingly dim lighting it is only fair that they provide a few areas with better light for those of us who still like to read at the café (sign my petition…?)
OK, now for the really good stuff…their double-​baked almond croissants are as good as the ones at Thomas Haas and almost twice the size! Crispy outside, chewy inside, studded with oodles of well-​toasted, thin-​sliced almonds, textbook perfect with one of their luscious lattes.
The coffee beans they use are really good quality with a taste profile more European than American. Nice round mugs too, much preferable to the heavy square mugs at Starbucks if you are serious about immersing yourself in the proustian moment.
My friend raves about the Southwest Chicken Wrap and their big muffins are fluffy inside and correctly crusty outside. They make all their goodies there which is pretty impressive for a café. Service is friendly but definitely on the slow side for the coffee bar or to grill a wrap. No problem, worth the wait.
This location as well as the one on Main also has a nice private room that seats around 8 people. It can be rented for $ 10 an hour (it is expected that everyone will order a beverage as well). I rented it once for a meeting and it worked really well; quiet with the door closed and very reasonably priced. Nice patios for summer sipping in both locations (because it doesn’t always rain here right…?)

Best jj bean ever! The only con the wired internet rule. It works only from 5pm till 10pm

I really like this location, it is near my work and they are so friendly here! Must be because it’s a bit slower than other locations. Great décor and layout, a nice spot on the patio to people watch and pet doggies. Always good espresso!

Huge open patio, fireplace and wood interior, and phenomenal coffee. This place rocks. I’m here a lot, and I work all day in a coffee shop.

Great location and great coffee — just needs more outlets for the people who want to stay a while!

Well damn North Van, this is a wicked JJ Bean.
I am not telling you anything new here people, the place is rad. It feels like a fancy ski lodge, a spread in House and Home magazine (that’s still a thing right?), and your own backyard (if you were that fancy) all in one. I almost wished I had homework to do so I could loiter longer.
The service was great — super friendly, unlike some JJ experiences I have had.
It is super close to the neighbouring park too, so grab your latte and go get grounded in nature.

JJ Bean does coffee right! I have been to all of their locations and find them to be very consistent which is important to me. The coffee tastes fresh, not like cardboard — I’m talking to you Starbucks! The coffee comes from a real machine, not by pushing a button. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and most importantly, they know how to make a good product. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is on a couple of rare occasions I have had a less than stellar coffee. Easily my favourite place to get a coffee.

Fitting with the North Vancouver location, this JJ Bean has an earthy environment. Grey and dark brown tones, with lots of natural light filling the space. With large open windows and lots of wood furniture, this is a great place to enjoy a coffee after a day’s hike.
In the summer, you can also sit on their large patio, with long wood tables. There’s lots of couch seating as well as a fireplace which is the perfect cozy spot in the winter. As always, their lattes are always made right. Sadly, on my most recent visit, my beloved butter tarts were sold out. Guess I’ll just have to come back.
¹⁶⁄₃₀; 30 Days of Unilocal

My North Van husband loves everything about North Van… so we come here to quench his coffee thirst when we’re in the area.
So, when my husband lived on this side of the bridge, this was our place. I would race over the bridge after work, pick him up from school (he was a mature student, I am not a coug) and we would come here to have a coffee and talk about our day. Our attendance started to dwindle after our favourite barista moved to their downtown location and stopped almost all together being on the other side of the bridge and all.
Even though our visits are rare now, some of the baristas still remember our order… they make the best americanos. We also like to sit by the fireplace… actually, I don’t because the seats are too low and I would rather sit at a table, but my husband likes it. They also have the best butter tarts. The crust isn’t sweet (is it a little salty or is it just me?) and has raisins, but I love them anyways. The gooey filling slowly making its way onto the plate after you bite into it. Yum!
They also used to have an anniversairy sale (October?) where all their espresso drinks are on sale… do they still do that?
It’s nice to get a coffee here before shopping at the Save On or walking around the gardens. Especially at Christmas when they have to Christmas Light Festival.

We are regulars at this JJ’s but I can never check in due to the new ‘no wireless until after 5pm’ rule. Our after noon coffee is never after 3pm.
Reasons we love this JJ’s over all others;
1– Outdoor deck area is like someone’s back yard, the bonus is part of the seating area can be enclosed, and there’s a heat lamp!
2– The view of the mountains in the distance is insanely beautiful.
3– Indoor seating is like being in a cozy ski lodge, equipped with a fireplace!
4– Always friendly, never any barista-​tude.
5– Proximity to the lovely & relaxing P&T gardens to walk around, drink coffee and zone out.
6– Of course the coffee is yummy! (Why else would we be here?)
Thank you JJ bean for providing this little oasis at Park & Tilford.

I like my coffee. But I’m not a crazy snob about it. And I have to say, JJ Bean usually hits the spot for me. The prices are decent, the americano was solid and really the pooches outside made my day.
I also noticed there was a weird «party room» near the back with several people who all had laptops… not sure what kind of party that was but i guess a decent option for study groups or dungeon and dragon afficionados?
Anyhoo, it’s solid. Not offensive, not crazy exceptional… just solid.

Warm, friendly and gregarious atmosphere this Saturday mornin’! And busy!
I’m sitting in here right now and this place is packed! Seems to be all sorts of weekend «earlier» risers, but definitely the majority is chatty well-​dressed and active seniors. lol, gotta love ‘em.
Had a non-​fat steam milk vanilla and the peanut butter oatmeal bar, which the gentleman in front of me recommended. Decent.
Hearty selection of muffins, decadent coffee (with the cool swirl designs), private room for pc use (wifi is stolen from starbucks), and great staff.

Best Americano ever! Star taken off — due to their pricing. Also last time I got a bit ticked off because the server only gave me half of my small Americano! That combined with recent HST = regular visits there will have to stop.
But americano is sure tasty! I am not of fan their pastries though — too buttery and fatty. Of course, I am not originally from north america and I grew up with good euro baking… so maybe my standards are too high, but still.

Since I come here often enough for one of the baristas to remember my drink, I might as well Unilocal about it. Or maybe he just remembers my watch that he commented on last time.
But yup — all the reviews are spot on. Staff is very relaxed and the coffee (Americanos for me) is consistent. The interior is probably my favourite out of all the cafes in Vancouver — my friend in the industry recognized the interior as being done by some famous designer/​firm — but the name escapes me. All I know is that it reminds me a sauna — a really swanky sauna with comfortable chairs. There’s also a nice, sizable outdoor patio that at the entrance of the park (hence the plaza name, Park & Tilford) so you can sit outside or stroll through the park. I like to imagine that I would defeat the 20 ninjas lying in wait as I cross the bridge in the Oriental Garden.
There’s tons of parking in the plaza as well. It’s in pretty stark contrast to the two JJ Beans closer to my house which are fine but feel far less inviting. Pay parking is a pain on Commercial and I worry about break-​ins at Powell — or maybe it’s just acute PTSD because a junkie in a stolen car totalled my old car several years back in the area. Hence, I make the trip across the frequently congested 2^nd Narrows bridge to come here. Yup, I’m part of the problem.
Haven’t dragged my laptop here before but I assume there’s WiFi judging by the number of laptops here. Just wish it was open later (closes at 10PM everyday) — but if they did, I would practically be living here.

I compare this place to Starbucks, I like both hot and cold coffees and I find of the ones I drink (Mocha, Vanilla latte) I prefer Starbucks hot and JJ’s iced. JJ’s stays true to coffee and doesn’t branch out into things like other coffee joints do. Depending on who serves you the hot coffee they can taste burnt or even a bit bitter. The iced coffee for some reason doesn’t.
Their treats are hands down the best I have ever had at any coffee shop. They use a local bakery for some of their sweets which I like. (Buy local!) The peanutbutter bar is delicious and their scones are to die for. The muffins are tasty with jam and butter. This review is making me hungry.
Parking is available without any trouble except on a busy movie night then you will have to park further away but still in the same lot.

I frequent a lot of wireless coffee joints and its really tough to find one more comfy and inviting than this one.
In my opinion, it has a lot to do with the people that work here. Everybody that works here is just friendly and chill.
Reasons why I love coming back here:
–customer service
–there’s always parking
–enough power outlets for us laptop warriors
–good coffee
–comfy chairs

This is our weekly gathering spot to trade the weeks news, drink good coffee and, in my case, fill up on their excellent paninis (sometimes with salad). Service is always friendly if a little uneven (which is why «sometimes with salad»).
However, we keep going back week after week because the coffee is good, the atmosphere is lively and it just feels right for a coffeehouse. If only it were just slightly less popular or I could get VIP seating (which might be possible if I were, in fact, a VIP).