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PJ's Coffee

3.7 (69 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
Closed 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

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Outdoor seating
Good for working
Dogs allowed

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Maria L.

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.

a bag of chips and a drink
Beth G.

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 .

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Kate A.

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.

Southern Wedding Cake Velvet Ice!
Keith H.

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.

Madeline B.

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.

Chai velvet ice
Sara J.

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.

Across from Hotel Indigo

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Good coffee stop in the downtown area. Good food items as well. In here 2 times today. Will surely return.

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Tuna salad on a croissant is DELICIOUS! Good selection of tea & coffee + sandwiches. Simple, clean, tasty & friendly.

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Nice alternative if you're bored by *bucks. Great strawberry banana smoothie.

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Café Mocha tasted like hot water. It also took about 30 seconds to make... Pre-made??

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Staff is so sweet and they remember my order every time I go in! Coffee is on the expensive side but it's worth it!

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