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    Banjo Coffee

    4.4 (171 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    BANJO COFFEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
    Anna M.

    This was my first time coming to Banjo. There is parking available upfront, free of charge. There are 3 big benches & 6 round tables outside for seating. There is a good amount of seating inside as well, including 8 bar seats looking outside the windows (not pictured). There are a few outlets available inside. The breakfast burrito was excellent--great texture and flavor. Our lattes were great. The espresso flavor is so good you don't even need any flavors added. I just got some simple syrup and that was enough:) would definitely come again for the coffee and the good vibes of the shaded outdoor patio. Would recommend!

    Bourbon vanilla latte
    Mahauganee S.

    OK, so this is clearly the most popular neighborhood spots. They may as well have a revolving front door! My daughter is doing day camp in Decatur, so I decided to spend the morning at a coffee shop. I chose banjo because it seemed to have good seating plus a dedicated parking lot. However, I did not account for how busy the place would be. If you're looking for a place to either meet up with a friend or get a little work done while you also get your caffeine fixed, this is a great option. If you need quiet in order to work, maybe not so much. We were here from about 9:30 AM to 11 AM, and the traffic slowed a little, but never once stopped. As you can see from my pictures, the biscuits are huge and fluffy. They are also delicious! The coffee drinks were beautifully made and also delicious. Highly recommend this place!

    Got so happy seeing they offer decaf coffee. This is my lane. I will be back for some lattes.
    Cheris C.

    My new favorite coffee shop. Great, friendly service. Easy checkout. Nice quaint layout with a nice patio. Love the artwork on the walls. Especially the banjos. Really nice touch. I'm currently hooked on the vegetable sausage egg & cheese biscuit. This was my 2nd time this week enjoying this sandwich. Then discovered they offer decaf coffee. Looking forward to trying some of their lattes.

    Cold brew Chai
    Braden G.

    Very cool inside and delicious coffee that I've never seen on a menu before. Avondale heights always surprises me and Banjo was no different. Went on A Friday morning and I haven't been in a coffee shop line that long in a minute. They were crowded, not slow to be clear. Muffin was tasty and the pastries looked good overall.

    Natasha J.

    I've been here twice and ordered an iced coffee with vanilla each time. And each time it had a bitter taste. The service is good and fast. But I don't recommend their iced coffee. Parking is tight. The inside is clean and quiet.

    Americano
    Chelsea G.

    Things you should know: I. PARKING There's a free private parking lot in front of the business; however, parking is very limited. If you cannot find a space out front, try parking on the street (Locust St), left of the building. II. SERVICE Timely III. QUALITY The coffee was perfect. I had an Americano and it was pleasantly acidic and dense. Their cappuccino was also ratioed well. Atmosphere-wise? The interior is great. Except.. Everywhere I go I have to inevitably use the bathroom.. I wish I didn't have to use theirs. The floor was wet. The only accessible toilet paper was thrown on the back of the toilet seat and not in the holder bin. It looked as if they were in the process of renovating it but it was still incomplete with blue tape everywhere. It just didn't feel clean. Hope it improves. IV. CAPACITY The place was filled on a weekday morning up until noon, then the crowd started dying down.

    Cappuccino
    Kike F.

    Nice location at Avondale, the place is a real coffee bar, it has interior and exterior ambience, great for family and friends, fast and friendly service, the coffee was roasted

    RNelle S.

    I love their iced lavender honey latte and breakfast burrito ;with bacon). The burrito comes within an amazing salsa verde on the side the customer service is wonderful.

    Butterfly Latte w/ bacon egg and cheese biscuit
    Tiffani C.

    3.8/5 Food: Found this place on Yelp and just had to try! I had the chicken chorizo burrito and the cinnamon roll w/ the vanilla bourbon latte w/ oat milk. My partner had the breakfast biscuit with bacon and the butterfly lavender latte. The vanilla bourbon latte was pretty good, I would definitely get it again and add a lil more flavoring. The burrito was just okay, very oily (ruined my top and pants) and I wasn't a fan of how minced the meat was. My partner thoroughly enjoyed his biscuit but wished they gave jam with it, but he did not like his drink. I had to go in and ask for some simple syrup on the side to go into it. So heads up, order sweetener or flavoring for the latte. Service: Since it was busy, all the workers were working hard but did pay attention to requests when asked. The cashier was very helpful when ordering, and even sold me the last cinnamon roll in the display case when I asked for one (which was really good warmed). Ambiance/Parking: It's a really cute, small cafe with minimal sitting inside and out. The parking lot has limited spaces but there is street parking on the side of the building. Overall: I would come back and try the breakfast biscuit and the lavender honey latte next.

    Marci F.

    Cute little coffee shop right across from the farmers market. Prices were a little high but my salted caramel was coffee was really good and not too sweet. They have a really good espresso machine in there and they have some seating but it's a bit of a tight fit.

    Nitro cold brew dirty chai
    Jared W.

    I was really impressed with my visit to Banjo Coffee. I tried three different drinks. Their espresso was strong with hints of chocolate notes, and I really enjoyed it. Their nitro cold brew is one of the best I've ever had, and was so good that I tried their nitro cold brew dirty chai, which is a typical dirty chai made with cold brew instead of espresso. It wasn't as good as the plain cold brew to me, but I still really enjoyed it. The baristas were pleasant, and the outdoor space is nice. My only negative would be that they have minimal space inside if weather is uncooperative.

    Lavender butterfly latte

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    Excellent food and customer service. Burrito was superb. Well prepared and generous size!

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    Exceptional quality, very kind baristas, super cute ambience. We loved everything about our visit to Banjo.

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    Ask the Community - Banjo Coffee

    What are the vegan options?

    We have bagels and vegan pastries. Beginning mid-April we hope to add addition vegan breakfast and lunch options as we expand our menu.

    Can the growlers be reused for refills?

    Yes, and you need a $1 discount toward your next one!

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    Ok, first off this is the cutest little set-up. Tons of parking, some in front and lots in the…read moreback. I suggest parking in the back. It's a walk up window spot with the menu and a bell, when you're ready to order, ring the bell. The service is friendly and succinct. Non invasive and just helpful without asking when needed. The seating area is a mix between covered and uncovered, with a small speaker playing contemporary tunes at a respectable level. There are string lights above, and I can only imagine how beautiful this all looks at night. I'd read a LOT about their fish sandwich. That it is a good size helping. That it has a great light fresh vinegar sauce with thinly sliced carrots and other crunchy veg. The fish tasted fresh fried. And I have to say, this is the Best fish sandwich I have ever tasted. I only am upset I hadn't come much sooner. I will have to return, probably on a monthly basis for that fish sandwich. There are enough pictures out there of the sandwich. But I also had the Thai basil lemonade and it was a nice pairing. Not a waste of time, effort or dough. Just go.

    I wanted to give this place 3.5 stars but settled on 3 stars because the cons outweigh the pros…read more Let me start with the good. This is a shack with parking up front. Plenty of parking. Bathrooms are extremely clean. Staff is friendly and fast. Cons. They only have outdoor seating. Most of the seats are stools without backs. There were some flies and a wasp lurking in the patio. Fans were blowing away my napkins. When I paid in cash they rounded my bill up to the next dollar. Never had someone do that before. $34 for a cheesesteak, potatoes, and small drink seems to be overly priced at a take-out spot. It would be more understanding if you could dine-in or had waiter service. I ordered the Korean Cheesesteak with smashed fried potatoes and a Bourbon Peach Punch. The drink was tasty but really small to cost $10. It looked like a 6oz cup. I would prefer to pay $5 more for a full glass. The smashed fried potatoes were covered in a sauce and some of the best potatoes I have had anywhere. The cheesesteak was made with pork (also a new experience for me) and had plenty of cheese and onions.

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