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    JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

    3.7 (108 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    a croissant and a cup of coffee
    Connor M.

    Phenomenal everything bagel croissants. Good coffee, but I personally prefer a darker roast.

    "Catpuccino"...so funny!
    Mandy M.

    We finished our night of restaurant hopping with my favourite coffee! Espresso macchiato with JJ Beans Espresso...smooth and low in acidity! It is great to see more JJ Beans popping up! The Drive is a great location with so many other great food choices! Our barista was attentive and funny...my daughter ordered a cappuccino and he did a cat with his coffee art and gave her a "catpuccino" Sometimes I find it hard to see chains come in to areas like The Drive where there have been so many Mom and Pop Shops for years but I make an exception for JJ Beans...let's just hope they don't get too big and lose some of their character and quality! Their baking is yummy too, we brought home the Salted Caramel Cookie...cause they are just too good to pass up...but we were too full to indulge in more!! Thanks for always bringing such good quality coffee JJ Beans!!

    My favourite JJ's Veggie Breakfast sandwich  Melted Brie, Spinach, Egg and a Ripe Tomato on an English Muffin.
    Dave S.

    I frequent this Coffee Spot quite a bit, and this little coffee shop is exactly a perfect fit for The Drive. A quaint and kitchy atmosphere and always service with a smile. The JJ's Veggie Breakfast sandwich is my fave! Just the smell of the melted Brie and spinach when it's hot off the grill is enough to make my mouth water. The ripe tomato is the perfect complement to this vegetarian friendly breakfast Sandy. They have a ham egg and cheese option as well, which is smoky and delicious, but this veggie one is so good and satisfying, it's an easy choice. Why McMuffin when you can JJ? The Coffee has a lot of kick as well ;)

    Lara J.

    I heard this place was good by locals and after visiting it for the first time I can now see why. Lovely staff and great coffee and food. They have a huge selection of vegan food options both sweet and savoury!! I had some banana bread and a giant chocolate brownie cookie. Both tasted delicious with my black coffee. Thank you JJBean :) Just a heads up - I went there Saturday afternoon and it was very busy so be prepared to have to sit outside. We eventually got a seat inside which was nice and warm. This truly feels like a local place where everyone meets :) I will be back!

    Iced tea lemonade
    Karen T.

    I'm not a coffee "snob" - honest. I admit I choose with reckless abandon mild or medium roast with the same no-clue knowledge or preference when ordering beer elsewhere. Wait. Should I admit that? (Yes. I'm that gal who doesn't know what a stout is, has a vague clue what guiness is but often orders whatever is on "special". I'm generally a one or two pint max kinda gal - yeah I'm a lightweight). Anyhow what I do know is coffee is coffee. It's better than tea and sometimes some coffee houses serve a brew that is overly bitter or burnt-tasting. This location is a great place to have a coffee - but not to use your smartphone or electronic WiFi needing device because they're too behind the times to install a router. Which sucks. I would have hoped they can set themselves apart from waves or blend by simply being a classy, local, happening vibe kinda hotspot yet the barista I asked about it seemed to think the lack of wifi made them better than the aforementioned student campout caffeine providers. I've enjoyed their peanut butter-type square, found not one but two indecently long (not mine) hairs in a chocolate chocolate cookie once (barista wasn't apologetic or even trying to make me feel better about noshing into that ick) however the cautious other cookie I picked completely apart weeks later was good. So know that if it's coffee and attitude you're seeking - you found it here. Certainly not wifi.

    Banana Bread & Ice Mocha
    Rasheed B.

    First time here and within minutes of entering enjoy polite conversation with another patron. The people all seem to be friendly including staff. The ice mocha is giving me a slight boost & while the banana bread isn't totally fresh for 9am it is large and tasty. Very busy even for a Sunday morning! One downside, very limited power supplies.

    Cappuccino (which was made as a latte :( ) and the dry peanut butter oatmeal bar.
    Kate M.

    I'm not a fan of this JJ Bean and I've given it more than a couple tries just so I knew I was being fair in this review. I live pretty close so this would be a perfect location however I find this JJ bean lacking in many aspects. Today I asked for a soy cappuccino and when my order came up I asked what it was as I didn't hear my name and I was reassured it was my soy cap, however it was as heavy as a latte and filled with milk and zero foam. Not a true cappuccino in the slightest. I also ordered the peanut butter oatmeal bar which was pretty dry and I'm the type to eat peanut butter off a dirty shoe! I didn't finish the bar and chucked out my coffee. Furthermore, they don't seem to clear away old coffee mugs and cups from free seats so you're left with having to do it yourself. It feels dirty, the coffee isn't great and nor is the food. They also missed my order a previous time and when I asked for an ice tea another time I got luke warm earl grey water with bits of ice floating already melted from the heat of the tea. Next time, if you're in the area stick to the Italian coffee bars, they know what's up!

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    Mercedes G.

    As with all JJ Bean House of Coffee's, I am head over heels for the coffee here and all the more surprised by the quality, considering that this is a chain, albeit a small one not on the world dominating status of Starbucks. This JJ Bean on Commercial Drive is always busy, overrun with business folks, students, entrepreneurs and the like, all meeting for meetings, chat sessions, study groups and work time. The store is a decent size and doesn't feel too cramped in comparison to some smaller stores and the outdoor patio is a great place for coffee sipping and people watching! Be forewarned, as this is not Starbucks, there is only a small menu at the front counter to choose from and the sizes are in English. They also have fresh-baked muffins and tasty sandwiches for your noshing delight!

    Simon R.

    Even though it's kind of disturbing, it's nice when a larger corporate coffee company correctly predicts the kind of décor and service that a neighborhood wants. JJ Bean on Commercial is mellow, interesting and unique, with rustic decorations and young slacker baristas. The seating is what really wins JJ it's stars in this review. It has stools arranged in a circle in the middle, with oddly shaped piping instruments partially obscuring the view. There are couches in the corners, high chairs on the sides, plate glass windows, and a full patio outside. The coffee is decent, so it's worth a visit. Besides, there's usually someone you know already there reading the paper.

    Danny F.

    With it's big garage door style windows that bring the outside in (weather permitting) High wood beam ceilings and a casual rustic, industrial interior, JJ Bean is warm and welcoming. Plenty of seating inside and out. Great coffees, great muffins. Their wraps and sandwiches are just ok. Definitely a great place to sit and take in the colorful diverse vibes that the drive has to offer.

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    This JJ Bean location is my favourite coffee hangout on lower Commercial Drive.

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