PJs is one of Downtown's original coffee shops. This coffee company started out in New Orleans, so it is Louisiana-local. They are conveniently located at the corner of Convention and Lafayette Streets, right by the beautiful Lafayette Park. They are by the Shaw Center for the Arts, and two quality hotels. They are near it all downtown! Coffee and teas are the main attraction of course. I love their lattes year round, and in summer there are the beautiful velvet ices and iced coffees. I like to check out the rotating specials, which often are interesting and different. Last time I visited they were featuring honey lavender drinks, which make a most excellent velvet ice. They always have some nice baked goods on hand, from savory to sweet. There are also some other nice snacks on hand. My personal favorite is the dark chocolate covered espresso beans! The interior is cozy, and has a great view of the outdoors. There is a small courtyard outside with outdoor tables, but I think if one wants to be outdoors the Shaw Center Courtyard or Lafayette Park are the places to be. read more

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The location was across from our hotel and that was the only good thing about this place. First we had no idea where the Barista was- we waited quite a bit- we knew there was someone because there were about 3 police officers with coffee sitting at the tables. When the guy finally came out- Super unfriendly and the coffee and drink were mid- and it appeared the guy working was just done with us- but he was sure nice to the local police officers that left a little before we did as his whole demeanor changed. If your hotel is surrounded by hotels....guess what you are probably going to get a lot of out of non locals and maybe what a big chunk of your profits come from-be nicer and make better drinks. read more

The location was great near our hotel, but thats the only thing that was good. Half the menu was unavailable, coffee was mediocre, and the prices were really high for frozen foods. I would not recommend this place. read more

Coffee is amazing very strong flavor. Breakfast sandwich was also very good, my only complaint is that we had to wait 20 minutes for the sandwich. Overall a very good place to start the morning. read more

PJ's Coffee - Cajun breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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First time I've gotten something from this location. Besides me there was only two other people sitting at a table when I walked in. The place was really nice and quiet because of the time I went there (11am on a Sunday) so it was very calming. I ordered a cinnamon roll and an Iced Chai Latte (with no ice) and honestly, the cinnamon roll was amazing, but for me the Chai Latte was a little too strong. Of course, it wasn't until after the fact I noticed that I could have gotten cold foam, which I think would have made it better, I guess that is for next time. read more

PJ's Coffee - Cinnamon Roll - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Each time I visit PJ'S I am greeted by friendly baristas. The coffee is awesome as well as their turkey sausage breakfast sandwich. I love the New Orkeans location on Veteran's just outside of Lakeview when visiting my daughter. I am partial to the Denham Springs location. I live in Central, so not too far to travel. Cold brew and Mocha cekvet ice with coconut milk is my fav. read more

PJ's Coffee - Cold brew and my warm sweatshirt! I love PJ's! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Honestly, wasn't expecting to like this chai as much as I did. The barista was also really nice. The inside of the location (tables/chairs) could prolly use a little love, but that didn't take away from the quality of my beverage. read more

PJ's Coffee - Chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Coffee choices diverse, pastries average, prices moderate, friendliness below par ( we went 4 days in a row bc it was across from our hotel in walking distance)-BEWARE check dates on chips they were 6 months old we had to spit them out ( we were there Thanksgiving weekend and these were dated August and another bag May. When I told them the next day they looked and noticed they had a bag with May but no refund offered. Service lacking. Ambiance was typical of a small coffee shop-cleanliness lacking . read more

PJ's Coffee - a bag of chips and a drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Iced white mocha with hazelnut breve and no whip cream it was just too sweet and milky. Not enough coffee. Color was white

Every time I go to Pj's it's always a lovely experience. The service is amazing and they always treat you like your apart of the family. The coffee is the best around we won't go anywhere else! read more

Awesome little place. The special was Southern Wedding Cake Latte. Was recommended with the cold brew, then add flavors to it. Didn't disappoint!!!! The hot smelled great but wasn't as tasty, but still very good. They have breakfast sandwiches. Lots of pastry's. I'd say it's a must stop!!! read more

It was empty so service was quick. I got a turkey and Swiss croissant, and it was pretty good. I also had a bite of my mom's spinach and feta croissant and liked it. read more

PJ's Coffee is pleasant enough, and got the job done when we wanted a quick caffeine fix and breakfast. As my companion pointed out, it's the sort of place that's in the first floor of a condo unit, just because the owner wants to list it as an amenity - nice, but not worth going out of the way for. Breakfast sandwiches (sausage and egg, might've been cheese too, on English muffin) and chocolate muffins seemed to be microwaved and kind of dry and boring. I would've preferred having the bread toasted. Coffee drinks were fine; add-in flavors were the artificial-flavor sort in the big pump bottles. An in-house "nitro bar" was closed due to low demand during COVID. read more

PJ's Coffee - the interior of a coffee shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

This coffee shop was the highlight of out trip the best white chocolate mocha I have in years and that because the espresso was so delicious!! And the coffee cake was extraordinary- I was we had one in Vegas !! read more

Love PJs! It is super convenient to anyone staying in downtown Baton Rouge who wants quick but delicious coffee and pastries. The staff was very friendly (we laughed because I kept coming in multiple times per day- girl needs caffeine~!) If you're there around Mardi Gras, try the king cake flavored coffee drinks! read more

This was an excellent coffee shop! I got the green tea tropical with cantaloupe syrup and mojito syrup. Let me tell you, this was the best drink I have ever had. I also got a macaroon. Yummmmmmm! The service was excellent. The lady at the desk told me about the sweetener she used which I ended up getting. She was so right. This was one of the nicest waitresses I have ever met. This was such a cozy and comforting place. This would also be a good place to stop and work at. So much better than Starbucks. I will stop by every time I am in the area! read more

I stopped in here for a cup of coffee one morning while traveling for business. The staff was extremely friendly and made me definitely want to come back by their upbeat attitudes and happiness. I ordered a hot coffee and it was great. Service was good, coffee was good and price is good. Definitely give them a shot if you are in the area. read more

terrible service. no sense of urgency with line out the door. took 10 mins to make one plain bagel, then 30 more to make the next. got two bagels and one coffee. coffee was decent but terrible terrible service and price was way to much. Do not go here! read more

The ambiance and service are the best! This PJs is managed very well. It's one of the reason I return. Additionally and more important is the staff. They're always helpful and friendly. read more

I have loved PJ's coffee in New Orleans and here is no exception. They have good coffee beans and a wide variety of syrups. I love to have a God Cafe Americana with added syrup and half and half. So yummy. It did not disappoint. The young lady who works there was awesome and chatted with me. I will comes back just to see her, she's such s good barista. read more

I come here every Tuesday to study. Love the environment! The Cajun Sandwich is something I look forward to every week. Would much rather take the drive downtown than drink the CC's coffee on campus. read more

PJ's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Came in to smiles from the barista and even another patron. I had a Grenada, which was fine. It was sweet, similar to a McDonalds type coffee. There were plenty of outlets and the window looked out to the street where you can people watch--a good atmosphere! I stayed for hours and was quite comfortable. They even had chargers for sale! (No iPhone lightning cables though) I saw someone in a past review mention they had to pay for an internet card.. not the case anymore I don't think, as I asked and I was just handed the card with a password on it. Honestly, I have no idea why this place has such an average rating. It's a good study spot! read more

This shop was right by the hotel we stayed at and was the perfect place to get our coffee/pastries before hitting the road back to TX. The staff was friendly and made our drinks quickly. They were helpful explaining the menu when we didn't know exactly what everything was. read more

PJ's Coffee - Chai velvet ice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

It's good, just not WOW. I had Starbucks the other day so I was curious as to what this had. I'll be honest, I was misled by the font choice of their logo so I thought it was Peete's coffee at first. Just average in general. read more

This PJ's Coffee is a no for me. I popped in to this location across from Hotel Indigo to use the internet for 10 minutes. My Yelp reviews confirm that I'm not one of those people who sits in a coffee shop for hours without buying anything. Frankly, it's because I can't resist sweets for long that I always order something. I walked in planning to buy an iced coffee and pastry in exchange for a few minutes of wifi use. When I asked the barista for their code she told me that I had to buy a $3 internet card first. Perhaps I've been sheltered but I've never visited a coffee shop that required me to buy internet the moment I walk in the door. Changing wifi codes to secure additional purchases and limiting bandwidth...yes. Buying internet in minute one...no. I can see if I wanted to camp out all day but I just needed a few minutes and I was going to buy something to eat. Key word WAS. After that exchange I bought the internet card, quickly checked my email and left. The other thing I found strange were the NOLA themed t-shirts for sale. Perfect for a coffee shop in New Orleans. But this café is less than one mile from the state capitol building...in Baton Rouge. Would it be so hard to sell local items at this location? My visit left me feeling that PJ's is out of touch with the community it serves. I also didn't get a sit and stay awhile vibe from this coffee shop so I definitely won't return. read more

PJ's Coffee - Across from Hotel Indigo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Visited morning of April 15, there appeared to be some sort of internal company dispute. There was a couple outside talking to security guard and the couple said to me "Don't go in there it's a mess with an ex-employee." There was no mess, at least not physical mess. I could tell the lady behind the counter was flustered. While inside I place my order, the employee was polite, professional and quick in serving me. The uncomfortable experience continued when a third security guard showed up and advised the employee to leave the premises as she was disturbing the peace. I didn't witness or experience her disturbing the peace, rather the couple outside of the shop causing disruption. read more

Love the interior of this place, the service is great. They had some interesting options for coffee here. I went with the white chocolate amd lavender late, it was DELICIOUS!! I gave it 3 stars though because their regular house brew coffee is pretty plain, nothing too special about it! read more

PJ's Coffee - Cup o brew with the wofe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I usually stop at a PJs in NOLA once a visit and the cold brew has always been very good. I would lie if I said I wasn't disappointed here at this Baton Rouge location. My cold brew tastes very weak and like it may have been flavored somehow. Just not coffee flavored. The location is convenient and the staff friendly and courteous. Nice space with lots of windows. read more

My favorite coffee shop in the entire world! The staff is incredibly friendly and efficient. The coffee is fantastic, and the options for food are wayyyy better than Starbucks! The turkey and swiss croissant with a caramel granita is just the perfect way to start the morning! Not to mention visiting PJ's is the best part of my puppy's day! read more

We are staying at the Hilton across the street and just wanted a quick coffee and breakfast. Stopped into PJs and Julia was so accommodating (Were not your typical simple coffee gals) but she had no problem answering all of our questions and requests with no hesitancy. A friendly worker makes all the difference! Super recommend this place to anyone looking for a good, quick coffee. read more

Pretty good coffee. Nice spot to start the morning in downtown Baton Rouge. A newspaper and good cup of dark roast, and you're ready to face the day! Thumbs up! read more

PJ's Coffee - Morning Joe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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SO...I don't usually go to a PJ's but this was across from the Hotel Indigo where I stayed for the night. Lots of windows and small tables as well as some comfy chairs with little desks attached welcome you into this space. This PJs is stacked with all sorts of pastries, bagels, gum (hello to the girl who forgot toothpaste), as well as a breakfast and lunch menu AND Zapp's potato chips! I would rarely give a chain coffee shop this many stars, but the guy working the counter (tall, curly brown hair) is a rockstar at his job, like seriously a rockstar. I've been in this coffee shop for maybe an hour and he is killing it with orders, making sure to ask if people want the drip coffee or espresso (which none of the other PJs do, and I end up not getting the kind of mocha I really want), chatting up his regulars while making their usuals, and keeping things clean while having a great attitude about it. Hold on to this one, PJ's on Lafayette. They have seating outside, and my only mini complaint is that people can smoke out there so not sure how crazy I'd be about that, but it's a very pretty area. The bathroom is unisex but really clean. I could definitely work here during the day if I lived in BR and had downtown meetings. read more

I think I'm still in shock. Almost SEVEN dollars for a microwaved breakfast sandwich? I know what a microwaved English muffin tastes (and feels like) and this one was definitely nuked. If you can't even be bothered to toast your English muffin, then I don't feel badly about scolding you for serving an underwhelming (to say the least) breakfast sandwich for $7. Though PJ's is located directly across from the Hotel Indigo, it remained absolutely empty for the 20 minutes I was in there. I'm not surprised, as the underachieving food and espresso drinks along with the downright dowdy decor consisting of a hodgepodge of coasters, greeting cards and other random tchotchkes didn't compel me to stay for longer than necessary. There are much better options around the corner - use your Yelp mobile app to find them; I did. read more

Because there was no Starbucks within a 1 mile radius (blasphemy!) and Strands isn't open until 7:30, I was forced to try out this PJs out if sheer desperation for caffeine. I walked in to an empty coffee house. Never a good sign. I decided on a breakfast sandwich on ciabatta and a non-fat triple mocha. Because of the "rush" of the three people who entered after me and the one employee, I waited for some time for my sandwich which I assume was being microwaved in the back based on the toughness of the bacon included in said sando. The mocha didn't fair much better... The base they use was terrible and I'm pretty certain that it wasn't the triple that I ordered. Needless to say this was my one and only trip to PJs. I bit the bullet and tried it considering it was the only place I saw but I should have listened to the screams of disappointment on yelp! This is one cup of joe I can live without, especially with Strands right around the corner! read more

This is my go-to morning place for coffee. The staff is great. The coffee is above average. Used to go to CC's, transitioned over. Haven't looked back. read more

With what looked like only one person working, we couldn't be happier to have stopped by! The barista was so kind and considerate when mentioning all the things they no-longer had in stock. Great place! read more

I love me some PJ's! Went here on a Saturday morning and enjoyed an ice mocha while I read the paper. Service was prompt, it was quiet, and they had soft music playing in the background. This is a great location - close to the river and historical buildings downtown. I docked a star because their muffins aren't as good as the PJ's on Magazine St. in New Orleans. I would think they would all use the same recipe but these were sub par. read more

Like others I chose this place because it was next to my hotel. I will not be returning. I like supporting local business and don't mind paying a little bit extra however... The breakfast sandwich was over $7 and the price wasn't marked on the menu. The sandwich was average at best. When the cash register said $10 for a coffee and sandwich I thought there was a mistake but the bored cashier said no. The music was too loud and echoed. The view towards the street was blocked with large signs promoting their new food items. read more

Free internet and great pastries! The atmosphere downtown is cool- situated in the midst of a metropolizing scene. The espresso drinks are also a strong point for this local Louisiana chain. I must admit that the one downtown has really bad service. You have to knock on the kitchen door for someone to serve you a cup of coffee. When you finally do get service, you are usually greeted by some high school graduates who have bad attitudes and and no desire at all to make you a quality cup of joe. I must admit that I am biased in this situation as I am a barista. All the more reason I should know a good coffee house and excellent service. read more

Just moved back to Baton Rouge and was craving a cup of cold brew (not much to choose from here compared to New Orleans). Having just had a wedding cake iced coffee at the PJ's location in Elmwood a few days ago, I was expecting a similar drink despite the reviews for this location stating otherwise. This was the weakest cold brew I've ever had! Barely tasted like coffee and I finished it in about 5 minutes. Baristas were friendly, but it was difficult to park and the drink didn't really make up for that. Sad that I'll just have to indulge while I'm in New Orleans. read more