I think about the lox bagel pretty often, it's seriously so yummy! My sister and I came yesterday for a little brunch together and shared the lox bagel and pistachio cheesecake. I ordered an iced latte (I can't remember which syrup she added, but honestly you can't go wrong with any of them). My sister got their lemonade with lavender syrup, she wished it had a little more lavender flavor, but overall it was still really good. The barista was super friendly and gave great recommendations when I asked which syrup to add to my drink. JJ owners, if you're seeing this, please open a location in Pleasant Grove or American Fork! I'm begging! read more

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I've discovered that the two cities I've been to in Utah (Orem and St George), have some of the best coffee shops out there in the US! We were on our roadtrip home from Yellowstone and stopped through Orem at a Courtyard nearby. I Yelped for a coffeeshop and JJ coffee (or J&J or James & Joan) popped up as the number one choice and it was literally on the other side of the parking lot of our hotel. However, during the early September heat, we opted to drive there instead. This is a college town so you see college kids everywhere. And, the perk is they have one of the best coffee shops for you to check out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is very trendy and cute and offer some of the best coffees, matchas, and chai out there![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] From cortado to lattes to matcha (their coconut ube matcha was so delish), everything was so satisfying. I also had the avocado toast and the turkey panini (which was okay, very strong pesto). The winner for me here was the coffee and the matcha, whether regular or the coconut ube, 50% sweet, was so good. Even much better than other matcha places back in Socal. Highly recommended! read more

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I was in Orem running errands and desperately wanted a coffee. I wasn't sure if I could find a good coffee in Utah county but happened upon James & Joan and was so happy! I got a cappuccino to go and it was delicious and perfectly made! I always know a place is going to have a good cappuccino when they don't ask you what size and only do an 8 oz (like it should be) and this shop did exactly that! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This shop is small with a few tables and seating but it is really cute and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick and great. Definitely recommended if you're in the area! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute coffee place by the mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Walked in and just one other person ahead of me. Girl who took my order was nice. She recommend some of their special lattes all sounded good but didn't want fruity flavored latte. Ordered a vanilla latte iced. It was a good latte. Not to sweet. IMO I ordered a bagel. But that took little longer. After I ordered it got really busy and there was only two girls working, I would say if you are in a rush maybe be super early.[[HIGHLIGHT]]I came right before 8am 7:30ish by 7:45. It wasn't busy but a huge rush came on right after.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

James & Joan Coffee - Nice and clean! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is an incredible quaint little coffee shop in the campus area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is full of sunshine and seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the mural on the wall and the story of the ships origins.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was super friendly and they were all smiling. I am basic so I got my usual vanilla latte and it was perfectly balanced. They have a really tasty vanilla syrup. I'm curious about the banana bread latte so I will have to grab one next time! read more

Fantastic matcha. Great coffee. Homemade breads and snacks. Great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I always come here when I'm in the area. read more

Walking in I loved the vibe immediately. It's so calm and serene I love the way it's decorated. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We had a matcha latte and a snickerdoodle cookie that were both fantastic but I also had a dirty chai that turned out to be a bit lacking and an everything bagel that we didn't particularly enjoy. We will likely be back for another matcha latte next time we come by the mall! read more

James & Joan Coffee - Dirty chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

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Great coffee place in Utah county! Highly recommend their standard drip coffee or specialty drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating and windows - allowing natural light in the cafe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Staff is incredibly friendly. I found this place because of their TikTok and was not disappointed to visit in person! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great views and even better service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've been to plenty of places, but this one stands out. The staff was attentive and friendly, and the scenery made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend! read more

This place made my visit to Utah all the yummier - thanks J & J! Your matcha rocks...

I came here for the Chai Tea, but I'm a critic of that drink and prefer the Somali version called karak. It wasn't overly sweetened (I ordered 16 oz size). It was nice and enjoyable but kinda boring. I would say the most overpowering flavor is cinnamon with a slight nutmeg or clove aftertaste. Definitely missing something whether thats cardamom or something I don't know or I would make it myself. Overall underwhelming. Next the spring avocado toast looked nice, the bread isn't soggy, and the bread is toasted just enough. The radishes add a nice crisp but are flavorless so the most noticeable flavor is the crumbled cheese. I suggest using the lemon wedge, it adds flavor. I think its also lemon pepper on top. Honestly feels like some value is missing as I paid close to $9 for the toast alone with tax included or $15.29 with the chai included. For that price I should be getting closer to a substantial breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment is nice, usually quiet enough to talk with some limited comfy seating inside. They also seem to have wifi and a small laptop bar but I didn't ask for the password.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I've been here once before but kinda underwhelmed by the value and the location isn't convenient to come regularly. Will probably try again, but as the location isn't convenient and nothing stood out, maybe not. read more

James & Joan Coffee - Spring Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

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This place is darling. Great cappuccino and avocado toast. Staff was awesome! Great customer relations. Visited 3 times while in Orem read more

James & Joan Coffee - Cappuccino yum yum - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

I got an iced oat milk matcha latte with the banana bread syrup and sf vanilla and it is SO GOOD. Best matcha I have ever had. Will definitely be coming back. Service was great. Workers are so nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is so cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely give this a try read more

James & Joan Coffee - iced oat milk matcha with sf vanilla and banana bread syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

Stopped by JJ recently while overnighting in Orem on a road trip, and wow... we're glad we did! It was the coffee & pastry highlight of our 10-day journey! The staff could not have been more kind, engaging, and helpful, and their recommendations were on point! The banana bread latte was off the charts unique and delish, and paired with their fresh banana bread... Amazing! The iced vanilla Chai was also fantastic. We really loved this place, and it'll be a regular stop for us now every time we're passing through Orem. read more

saw this spot on tiktok and had to stop by for the banana bread syrup. i got it in my matcha latte and it was amazing!! the matcha was also great in general, no clumps and actually tasted like matcha (seems to be rare these days). read more

James & Joan Coffee - matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

Great coffee, but also great toast options (that aren't impossible to eat! You know what I mean). Service is always super friendly. The atmosphere is clean, bright and sunny, but I don't always find it comfortable for long stretches of time. But overall one of my favorite coffee spots! Convenient location and parking, too. read more

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J&J is located in The Orchard at University Place Mall. Several tables inside, with a couple outside to enjoy the warmer mornings. Delicious selection of avocado toast and all the expected coffee/tea choices to compete with the chain shops. These guys don't skimp. One piece of toast is a full meal here. Menu when you walk up is pretty minimal, but they have a large drink menu available. Would recommend getting a better idea of their entire selection online prior. read more

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5/5 stars! Honestly I had no idea what to expect from this place and I was pleasantly surprised. They have a cute interior and cute neon light (I would have gotten a picture but there were people sitting by it). The drinks are delicious. I got a chai tea latte and my boyfriend got a fresh drip. Both of them were well made. I love that the barista gave me this cute little doodle. We got excited that they carry Corvus coffee. read more

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This is a good place to study; I love that the place has so much natural lighting, is clean, and spacious which contributes to the overall environment. I usually stay for hours there and get a lot done. In addition, parking is easy to find which is a plus. The avocado toast is yummy and aesthetically pleasing. I also really loved the dishware used. The chai tea latte was good (8/10). Lastly, the staff was really friendly and kind; I shazam the songs played a lot. read more

James & Joan Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

Best recommendation I've gotten in a while. I was shopping at Trader Joe's and talking to the cashier about truly delicious coffee that is enjoyable and they told me about this quaint coffee spot. They described it perfectly. It has been so long since I've had a latte that actually tastes like the beans and not sugary syrup. It reminded me of Kona coffee beans it was so flavorful. The toast was equal beautiful and eye rolling tasty. This is my new favorite place to get coffee. Did I mention they make their own syrups? I'm infatuated! read more

James & Joan Coffee - Interior, looking inside. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

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This place has good rating and I wanted to check it out for myself, and it lives up to the five stars! Parking was not hard to find and was easy. The staff is super friendly and nice. They recommend some drinks and walked me through all their options. I ordered an iced coffee and they served it to me in a glass cup which I thought was so cool and different ! This place is pretty popular so expect it to be busy. It's a great place to study and has a great vibe! Would totally recommend if you're in the mood to try something new! read more

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I was really looking forward to this spot. I am in town visiting and met up with a family member for some coffee. Location is easy to find and next to the mall if you'd like to shop after . There is a good size parking lot across the street . We were greeted when we came inside. I'll say right away while small the decor is nice and vibe laid back. Lots of college age people working on laptops while sipping their coffee. For decor and seating totally 5/5. The menu is pretty small, but has some great items. One of those items being the avocado toast. There are three sizes of coffee available which can be go or offered in ceramic cups if asked which is what I did. Today ordered a large vanilla latte with whole milk as well. This is where my review goes down. My family member is diabetic and is obviously limited to certain things to stay healthy. We asked what options they offer for sugar free and they only had vanilla. Not one other option . That leaves cold brew or black coffee basically. We all want time to sit and relax, enjoy some downtime and this left her pretty bummed. Service was nice. My latte was wonderful. My cousin had a small iced coffee , but again was really bummed to not be able to try anything else. This location is definitely for the younger crowd so also keep that in mind. This would be even more popular I'd imagine if there were more options for all types of people. read more

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I loved the vibes at JJ coffee! It's so chill and relaxing. The toast was also really good for an afternoon snack and date! read more

James & Joan Coffee - Pear toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

Meh in every respect. Service as cold as their Perrier. Hipster doofus central. Cute little Bundt cakes not enough to compensate for everything else. Not my vibe. read more

There is a ton of hype with James & Joan Coffee. I have seen so many people going here and absolutely loving it. Since I am very productive at coffee shops, I figured it wasn't a bad idea for me to check it out for myself. I did find it a bit difficult to find. I wasn't sure what I was expecting but it took me a few minutes to realize that it was inside of an apartment building, on the first level. I walked in and I definitely loved the open concept. However, it was sort of hard to find seating as it was very limited. I was able to squeeze into a spot but there were many of people that came after me and did not have anywhere to sit. The service was decent; nothing bad but nothing extraordinary either. The selection of coffee is extremely limited. They really don't have any flavors; it is simple lattes with milk and coffee. The coffee is also the style where it tastes burnt but looks like a leaf. For not having any flavor, I found them to be the same price as better quality coffee with flavors in it. Personally, I think I would go somewhere else next time but I know a lot of other people love it here :) read more

Great drinks! However I think they would do well with hair nets. Last time I came in there was a red hair in my avocado toast.

Have enjoyed this coffee shop since it opened. Great coffee and coffee based drinks, small but excellent selection of tea, and delicious toasts (see previous reviews on this). Like the ambience as well! The baristas are kind and competent- I have always received great service here. Keep up the good work and keep open longer in the evenings, if possible. read more

I've made efforts to visit every coffee place claiming proper coffee. I don't want giant dessert drinks with lots of sugar, pumped flavors, and milk. This is the only one I've found, and it lives up to billing. Don't get me wrong, they can do the pumped, sweet ones too. Don't stay away if that's what you like. It turns out that we ended up being their first customer. I was looking to see if any new coffee places had shown up to try. JJ was there. Who knew it was opening day. Since then we've been back a number of times. Everyone is friendly. The owners are very nice people. They are really working to create a great space and excellent coffee. I split between getting a pour over, or their latte. The pastries are excellent. I recently got back from Paris, theirs match all but the best in Paris, but even then, they are close. They are super dog friendly. They also make excellent topped toasts. There is avocado toast that is excellent as well as other toppings that are very good. Currently, I don't know of anyplace that can touch them. read more

Service was awesome! I got the brown sugar chai and overnight oats. 10/10 will be coming back again!

Delicious coffee, great little food items, staff always super friendly and welcoming! Such a good shop.

Best coffee and espresso in Provo/Orem. Hands down. True third wave shop with talented staff.

Drove here in the morning. Directions took me to an empty parking lots. Need to fix that asap

Amazing coffee The avocado toast is soooo good Easy parking Friendly staff Great place to post up and work or meet up with a friend for a coffee read more

A recommended (by Yelp) stop as we breezed through town on our way to Colorado. Good vibes and good coffee. The owners are clearly passionate about their mission as evidenced by the story on the wall and quality of product and service. read more

such a cute spot! This is a great space to get a delicious coffee and a small snack and do some work. The staff are so friendly and I'll definitely be back. read more

James & Joan Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

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THE COFFEE PLACES IN UT. This places is a vibe, the coffee is good but their toast are to absolutely to die for. I was not a big Macha person until this place. And I can only have it from this places read more

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Delicious! Vanilla latte was one of the best I've ever had, smooth and just the right amount of sweet. Avocado toast was phenomenal! Location has a big city feel in little Orem, highly recommend. read more

James & Joan Coffee - Vanilla latte, avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Orem, Utah

This is a little gem in Orem. It's a very new build, big windows and lots of light, run by cheery young people. I showed up just before 1pm and was bummed they didn't have pastries left but I suppose that's the sign of a good bakery (not sure who makes them). I got an iced chai that hit the spot. I wish I lived closer and I'd be a regular! read more

AMAZINGGGG COFFEE. Ask for the barista's favorite. They do not disappoint. Inside was super cute too

Wondeful place. The guy working was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. I bought a bag of beans while he made me the perfect Cortado. Go here! You will not regret it. read more