One of the few places you can get a decent cup Of chai tea and a yummy croissant. always a go to when in New Orleans. Skip starbucks, this is better read more

Not accepting PJ's loyalty rewards, which they don't say until you show your QR to scan. Only after I paid did I learn that one can order via the mobile app and earn rewards. Since they served my for-here order in a to-go cup (and revealed they have no mugs), that would've been a much better option. Want cream? Too bad. They'll force you to have whole milk. At least they don't have plastic chairs like their better competitor across the street. The front deck is pleasant in the fall, so I'll give them those points. Definitely won't be back and wish SBUX had stayed. read more

PJ's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I came here for breakfast last week. It is a nice store on busy Maple Street. I ordered the Original Cold Brew and the breakfast sandwich. The sandwich looked like it was pulled out of plastic and thrown into the oven. It was okay. I had better breakfast sandwiches elsewhere. The coffee was decent. There is a large seating area on the side where you can eat and people watch. Overall, a decent place to stop by and get breakfast. read more

The coffee alone is 5 stars. It tastes freshly brewed, full of flavor and the price is reasonable. What I didn't like is they have poor customer service. I visited 3x during our trip in the morning. They were not friendly, seemed impatient and didn't like when you had questions. The place was also not picked up, it was messy and unkept in the lobby area. read more

I have found my new favorite PJ's. I love Pj's to begin with but this location is just huge and clean and the folks are super kind and I know there is a smile behind those mask. I highly recommend this place if you work fluid like I do and travel as my office becomes PJ's or other like places (won't name them out of respect). This place is so open, airy and roomy. Just reminding those fellow foodiers to support local businesses... read more

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Still the worst Internet of any coffee house in NOLA. I just checked the speed at it is LESS than 2 Mbps. Truly awful. When I have my morning coffee I need at least barebones Internet as I need to be productive. It is too bad, as they always have good coffee here! Always better than Starbucks across the street. Consequently, I go to other PJ's as they are much better - and I have been patronizing PJ's since 1982. read more

I love this PJ's for several reasons. Their staff is always friendly and my orders are always correct. The coffee is always fresh and smooth. I can't neglect to mention the egg white and veggie egg bites. They are delicious! I've not been able to find them at all pj's locations, but this location has them. They're a tasty and healthy breakfast option and they really fill me up. read more

Great place for a quick cup of coffee or to enjoy coffee and conversation with friends. The coffee comes in rich, unique New Orleans inspired flavors. We stopped in for packaged coffee grounds/beans and hot tea. They have a good Numi tea selection. The employees are helpful and welcoming. There was not wait when we arrived, so were helped right away. Unfortunately, they had run out of several products at the time of our visit (for example the king cake coffee). We considered purchasing a gluten free Mardi Gras cake, however for the size it seemed too overpriced. The other items sold here seem to be reasonably priced. Overall, we enjoy their coffee and tea and would return here again! read more

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Always a pleasure here. The employees are always friendly and efficient. When I'm in a hurry this is my place to stop- I know I'll be in and out in no time! Thumbs up for PJS! read more

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Mobile ordered a cafe au lait with skim milk and everything bagel with chive and onion cream cheese from here this morning. Definitely recommend mobile ordering, you can skip the long line! The cafe au lait was sooooo good, and I love that their small size is actually pretty small. The bagel was ok, wouldn't get again. They also gave me the wrong cream cheese but that was no big deal. The bagel is super chewy, that's why I didn't love it. Overall, would def mobile order a cafe au lait again, maybe try it with oatmilk, and I would try and different pastry. read more

Great atmosphere and coffee, better Spencer. Nice place to meet up with people, study, or just chill. They're always very friendly and quick (whereas the other PJs on Tulane's campus aren't as pleasant). read more

PJ's are all over it seems, but this location on maple is such an ideal location for all types: coffee fiends, study heads, and folks who just feel like zoning out and relaxing. The cafe lounge is about as low key as they come, with just enough people traffic on the week days to make seat claiming that much harder. But when you're seated and in the zone, PJ's is definitely a decent place to do ... whatever it is you want to do. Their free wifi isn't nearly as strong as their coffee. I've noticed the corners of the room tend to get slightly better reception, as well as phone reception, which is probably no coincidence. If you've got a laptop, try to score a table. Keep your friends at bay, unless you all feel like parking yourselves on the couches in the back. Prices are pretty much what one would expect, which are for the most part a notch below Starbucks. I am also pleased with their friendly wait staff and I appreciate that they keep the place nice and tidy, especially the bathrooms. I'm all for places that keep it together and inviting. If I'm not back to PJ's, it'll most certainly be at one of their other locations. read more

This isn't my favorite PJs. I feel like the whole place, indoors and out could use a good scrubbing. The service is usually bored college students and if it's finals prepare to be shushed by the studying fanatics as you try to chat with your friends in a low voice. The outdoor patio is a nice option when the weather permits with ceiling fans that do a good job of moving the air. read more

My only complaint about PJ's on Maple is that they waited to renovate the interior until AFTER I'd finished college, and therefore I didn't get to enjoy the awesome new furniture/ambiance during grad school, when I was reading for 16-18 hours a day. The iced mochas are the same--best in the city--but the inside is SO much nicer than it was back in the day. Le sigh. Such is life. Because this PJ's is within the boundaries of what I like to refer to as the "Tulane Bubble", it's open later than most PJ's around town. For example on Camp St. and in the American Can, PJ's is only open until 5 or 6, which is not particularly helpful if you're playing grownup but managed to retain the university schedule/lifestyle. (One way to do this is to go freelance full-time, which means you're working at all hours, eating ramen, and trying to resist the urge to call your parents for money. Just in case you were wondering.) They're open from some ungodly hour of the morning until 10 p.m., so more or less the entire day. The inside is, again, gorgeous, and there's a patio area where you can hang out and smoke, get some sun (depending on how long you've been working on your monitor tan, you may want to be careful with this), and bring your dog. If you do bring your dog, however, you'll have to either leave him outside or con someone else into getting your coffee, because they don't allow pets inside. This really is a great place to study, pretend to work while wasting your life on Facebook/Twitter and the like, have meetings with a small group of people, or just hang out and read the paper. It's pretty much your standard coffee shop, in the middle of the Maple Street business district. There's real food across the street, a gym a block away...if you could find a place to hide while the baristas close up, you could pretty much live in this building. Let me know if you find a suitable hiding spot. (Or don't, because I'll probably Yelp about it and ruin everything. Only so many squatters you can hide in one coffee shop.) read more

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Decent coffee and iced tea. Not the best pastries, but good enough to keep you going if you get hungry. I do love the space. Inside, there is plenty of room to study. Most of the spots are away from foot traffic and the counter. The patio is also very large, covered, and fenced in. Great place to bring your dog. read more

Just walked in and was met with an employee rolling her eyes to me walking in and when she finally got behind the counter, said "Yes?" Usually love coming to this PJs with a great staff, but this was pretty ridiculous. Nowhere near closing time either. Walked out and went to Starbucks instead. read more

It's 1:40 p.m. & I've just come back from PJ's. I went in for their delicious parfait which they didn't have. I asked the cashier about when they would have them& she said every other day. She asked if I would like her to make them- that it would only take 5 minutes. No problem ! I waited & waited in between customers which was about 15 - 20 minutes. No problem! I continued to wait about 10 more minutes thinking she could finish the parfaits, heard her on the phone & then she went out on the patio. By this time my patience had run out so I left. As I was walking by the patio I saw her lighting a cigarette. ARE YOU KIDDING ME ??She just looked at me with a deadpan expression as I shook my head im complete disbelief. So whoever her manager is you might want to talk to her about her priorities & her customer service or lack of it. They just lost me as a customer. August 2nd. My girlfriend gave me a gift card to PJ's... uh oh !! I was so hesitant to go back in here because of my last experience. But I figured what the hey- plus I was craving their parfait. So, I decided to give it another try& I'm SO GLAD I DID !!! Rich was at the counter ( sadly no parfaits ) & when I mentioned it to him he was MORE THAN HAPPY to make one for me. He was so personable & professional- SO UNLIKE my last time here ! He had my parfait made in no time& actually apologized for the frozen fruit !! Honey, it's 90* outside - frozen fruit is great !! And ya know what ??? Rich is great- all my apprehension has been dashed & because of him I'll be a regular customer. Thank you, Rich. See you soon!!! read more

It's not my favorite spot to study, but the coffee is delicious as with all PJ's. The wifi is super spotty here, so if you need to watch videos, don't come here. The place can get a little rowdy after school when all the PTA moms want to get together, and bring their kids along. I do recommend their spinach and feta croissant, which is savory and satiates a little bit of an appetite. I also enjoy their blueberry muffins. I do not recommend their turkey and cheese croissant, it's just not worth spending any of your coins on it. read more

I really enjoy the atmosphere at this PJ's. It's a great spot to post up for a while studying or catching up with friends. The patio and back area make you feel just like you're at home. Don't worry if you need to use your laptop outside - there's at least one plug out there! Everything inside is very clean and modern - from the furnishings to the bathrooms! I've gotten the cafe au lait there and it was good until I got to the bottom and there were some coffee grounds mixed in :/ but I would definitely return for the environment - just maybe something different from the menu. read more

I can't comment on the "real" coffee here at PJ's because whenever I go, I can't resist the granita. However, I CAN say that this drink will keep me coming back again and again. This speciality from PJ's is found in one of those machines that slushies are dispensed from that cycle the "slush" round and round in circles. While others might argue that the granita is simply PJ's version of a frappuccino, it is so much more! The granita takes on the icy characterization of a frappuccino, but it carries with it a more intense coffee flavor at a fraction of the sweetness. On a warm day in NOLA, it's hard to beat the refreshing quality of a PJ's granita. read more

PJ's Coffee - GRANITAS!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sometimes I like to get out of the house to break up the monotony of working from home, and since I had a meeting today at 9am, I decided to bring my computer along with me to work after. This location on Maple Street is really pleasant with a huge patio and lots of indoor space. They have an ATM, and plenty of PJ's paraphernalia and cute cards for when you forget to wish your friend's sister's baby a Happy 18 month Birthday. Let me preface by saying, if you're a college student looking to post up with a study group or a group of mom's catching up after dropping off the kids at school, and know that you LOVE PJ's coffee, this place may be the perfect spot for your group! For my situation, it just wasn't. This is kind of a PJ's across the board thing from what I've experienced, but I'm just not a fan of their mocha, and I've tried. I know I have to specify that I want it to be espresso, and I'm aware of that now so I don't get an iced coffee with chocolate, but it just doesn't do it for me here. By the time I got to 1/5th of the way through my coffee, I could tell their was a huge amount of chocolate chillin' at the bottom of my cup thus making it way too sweet to continue to enjoy so maybe I need to find something else to drink here. There isn't a ton of plugs indoors in the front of this location, but I ended up getting lucky enough to post up to one without a wall covering. Ready to work, I flipped open my laptop and then...and then...waited for the internet to mellow out and stay connected. If you're book studying, this front corner may be perfect for you. If your job relies on internet connectivity being consistent, I wouldn't necessarily choose this as your work destination. Lastly, as mentioned in a few other reviews, this spot (from where I was in the front indoors) could've definitely used some hourly TLC from the staff. I've worked (from my laptop as a patron) at various coffee shops and it seems that there is always a sweep whether it's hourly/bi-hourly for trash, messy tables, etc., and I don't think I saw this while I was here. I think most of these things can totally be managed, and I wouldn't hesitate to come here if a group was looking to find a good spot to meet, but I'm not necessarily returning any time soon to work. read more

In New Orleans, coffee is one of those points of contention that people will disown family over. I've found here that you are either a Rue de la Course lover, a CC's lover, or a PJ's lover (never a Starbucks lover!) I, myself, am a PJ's lover. This location in particular has the best iced mocha you will ever consume. Seriously. Ever. I don't know why, but this location has special iced mocha mojo. Other PJ's around town are still yummy, but just don't have the "je ne sais quoi" of Maple Street PJ's iced mochas. Anyway, now that I've proven that I'm a die-hard PJ's fan mostly because I love their iced mochas, I feel the need to expound on some of their other good qualities which set them apart from the Rues and CC's in the city. PJ's, especially this location, has a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. They also take credit cards, which is pretty much all I use because I'm an adult and have a bank account. If you are a regular customer, the baristas will learn what you drink and how you like it, which gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling that has nothing to do with the coffee you're drinking. I'm sure this is the case for Rue and for CC's, but at the Rue you have to worry about whether your skinny jeans are skinny enough, and at CC's you just feel bad for the barista because he's wearing a goofy baseball hat and polo shirt and flare on his apron. The Maple Street location has great seating indoor and out, lots of outlets for your computers and whatever else you may need to plug in. Parking is ample too, with a lot in the back of the store as well as one across the street. Also plenty of on-street parking if the lots are full. One more interesting tid bit - the PJ's on Maple St. is caddy corner to where the first, original PJ's was located, owned and operated by Phyllis Jordan, THE PJ! Yay trivia! read more

In the eight years that I've been in New Orleans I've lived at the Lakefront, Uptown, Mid-City and then Uptown again. I've been flooded out, smitten, heart broken, in-love, out-of-love, in school, out of school, wondering what the hell I'm doing here and, then again, not being able to picture myself anywhere else. During this maelstrom (that is me) one thing has stayed constant: a PJs location comes out of the woodwork quickly in any new neighborhood I move to. PJs is familiar and I like their latte's. Currently, I live uptown and the Maple location has become my new coffee stop. They are always well staffed and my latte's are consistent. For a while the baristas tried to pin point my drink, but I change my coffee order often, so they gave up trying. But they did try. For coffee, consistency and service I give this place 5 stars. I don't think they're bagels are very good, but then again this is not a bagel city. Though I wish it was. All of their sweets are fine. I'll get a muffin or croissant if I'm hungry, but I go for the coffee not the baked goods. If I need to study then I'll go somewhere else because their wifi is very fickle. But they have lots of outdoor seating, off street parking and a parking lot. Since I'm a regular the baristas know me and cut me a break if I need it. One time my debit card was not working and the nice barista told me I was 'good for it' and to catch him next time. I appreciate that. I especially like the Maple location because of how they make my lattes. Sometimes I'll stop at the one in The American Can Company and it's just not as good. The last two times I stopped there the espresso machine was broken. But even when it is in operation the balance between the milk and espresso is never quite right. Anyway...go to PJ's on Maple Street! Make yourself a regular! read more

So, since I am a coffee fanatic and need a cup of coffee like everyday, I found this place while we were in New Orleans on a service trip. This place is SOOO good, and I have tasted really BAD coffee. The service at this place is also good. When I told the barista that I would use A LOT of caffeine, he recommended this one drink, of which I can't remember right now, but it definitely did the trick! On our week long trip, this was my new coffee place. read more

Okay, let me preface this by saying that I know coffee and have had an LTR with her. I am not a coffee snob but I can identify, enjoy, and recommend a fantastic cup of coffee. My tastes range from a light fruity cone drip to a thick paste-like degreaser from a french press. I have my favorite 3.99/can Bustelo and my precious Bluebottle (San Francisco) and my Cafe Vita (Seattle.) Needless to say, I run the spectrum of the bean. I have had some great coffee in NOLA. Fairgrinds, Rue de la Course, even Cafe Du Monde has it's sweet spot in my heart. PJ's, on the other hand, is undrinkable. This is the nearest coffee spot to me yet I am loathe in the morning to drop by for my daily americano or drip. The machine is a horrible lifeless pushbutton affair that tastes like it hasn't been cleaned since manufacture. The baristas pull the shots until all essence of the cursed grounds are extracted, extruded, and damned into your cup. And then the shots are ruined further by sitting untouched for over ten seconds. I counted. All the iced coffee varieties have flavors. What if someone doesn't want flavor? What if someone wants a basic simple easy to order, easy to drink cup of black coffee? It boggles the mind. Rue De La Course is my ultimate NOLA choice so far, and I will avoid all 50,000 PJ's in the region. I am open to suggestions though. I will say that the staff is friendly, very fast (with the automatic machines) and professional. I give them two stars for the staff, efficiency, and cleanliness. And yes, I'll say it: Starbucks blows this place out of the water with their charry goodness. That's right! read more

My friend a Hot Carmel latte that was not filled to the top and had rubbery pieces on the top of the lip and in the latte. When we went up to the lady at the register she gaslit us and said "it was the milk." My friend isn't supposed to chew on milk. I do not recommend this PJs. read more

I go to this location often and will not be returning. While there are some awesome people who work here, there is one older blonde lady who is just beyond rude. She is constantly rolling her eyes when I order and just seems to hate her job. If you ask for anything then there is always attitude. I do not even want to go here when she is working and with so many other options for coffee in this city I'd rather avoid this all together. read more

Decided that I needed to find a good spot to get in some writing, and I absolutely loved this location. Big coffee shop, plenty of seating. Lots of comfy chairs, but there's also tables with bench seating, and there's a good outdoor space (although only part of it is shaded). I'd read a lot of the reviews raving about the iced mocha. I had one with skim milk. I liked it, but I didn't think it sent me over the moon or anything. The server was really friendly, and the regulars were cool. Lots of students studying, so it was a great place to get that writing motivation. Interestingly, I think it's one of few coffee shops that I've left (after writing a couple of hours) and I didn't reek of roasted coffee. Nice. read more

Twice I have gone to this Pj's and the wifi has been unavailable/broken/nonexistent. If you are a coffee place in 2011 you need to make sure this basic service is working. Get Cox over pronto - do anything to make sure you have working wifi. One Star - Nice interior. Could use more plugs. Two Stars - Nice patio. Minus Three Stars - no wifi. I am sorry for being brutal, but this was a deal breaker for me. I really like this building and the staff seemed really nice, but I need me some wifi with my coffee. read more

Newly renovated space makes me much more likely to spend some time here. Thank god. The carpet was driving me crazy before. Would be 5 stars, but they don't sell the Times Picayune (or any newspaper, for that matter). I have to walk over to SB to buy my copy. read more

The baristas here are always super nice. There's lots of seating, including some couches and an outside patio. Free wifi. There's a Starbucks throwing distance from here- but, hey, let's support our local community! I'm really just a soy latte drinker, so I'm not too adventurous. However, I do have to warn that I've been once and was informed that they had run out of soy milk- and it wasn't late in the day at all! A little disappointed- especially when I realized that the barista wasn't going to suggest an alternative. The one real knock to the place is the parking. There's street parking and a lot across the street. However, if you're an early riser there's a chance that most of the lot is still chained off. For some reason Bruno's "closes" the lot from 4-7am, and never opens by that time. read more

Plenty of space, latte was good but OMG the couches and upholstered chairs are SOOO dirty and smelly. Unless they replace or clean these I'm never coming back!! read more

PJ's Coffee - Yuck, smells awful and so dirty - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Line was too long at Starbucks and I just couldn't wait.... BIG MISTAKE!! The "coffee" tasted horrendous. Next time I'll wait!

Great coffee spot uptown and best of all it's not Starbucks (for those that have read some of my other reviews you're starting to see a trend here with my hatred of Starbucks). Anyway the staff is nice and there is a lot of both indoor and outdoor seating. My only gripes are tiny ones, but big ones all at the same time. For a location that's smack dab in the middle of so many schools, both high school and colleges their wifi is terrible, I mean it feels like I'm back on AOL dial up at times. Also for a coffee shop in this day and age to have so few wall outlets completely astounds me. read more

I remember when the PJ's on Maple was a block down and WAY cooler- Can anyone imagine a 6 year old in a tree-lined courtyard, pretending she's in an enchanted forest where the plastic owls are her magical friends? Yeah, that was me. PJ's makes the best iced coffee and iced chai I've ever had, and any coffeeshop that offers Jones soda gets an A+ in my book. The baked treats are delivered fresh every day from a local bakery and are the NUMMIE. Try the lemon pound cake muffin, it'll change your perception of reality. I know I'll never be the same. The places gets suitably crowded around exams time, like any place near campus that's open after 7 does. The prices are standard, and it's also a decent place to leisurely meet people. read more

This is one of the first PJ's and I've been going there for several decades. Best coffee around. No one can make an iced coffee like they can! There's something about the toasted caramel flavor from the hint of good vanilla. We now drive 2 hours to pick up and fresh grind our favorite variety of flavors! Enjoy! read more

Now I know this is a locally owned chain and I'm all for supporting small businesses, however, I would say this particular location is poorly run. Here is why: 1. as a NOLA coffeehouse, how do you not sell coffee with chicory??!! That's ridiculous. 2. The baristas are inattentive, we went and ordered two breakfast pastries, they were served on a plate with the wrapping still on them and were stale and stone COLD. Not impressive. Unless I'm missing something here, the service and items on their menu are seriously lacking at this location. Will try a different PJs before completely writing it off I guess. read more

Great, friendly staff. Roomy, comfortable accommodations. Very warm and friendly. I love this place. read more

PJ's Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The lady was rude and slammed down my drink and cookie. She seemed annoyed the whole time when I was nothing but nice. Cookie and coffee was good but the customer service sucks!!!! read more

Will not be returning to this location. It has gone down in the last couple of months. Was just in there and cashier was rude and said they don't have decaf. Said they haven't had it in a while yet I got it 2 times this week already. I'm done. I'll give my money elsewhere. read more