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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Category: Food Coffee & Tea Coffee & Tea [Edit]
333 Brooksbank AveNorth Vancouver, BC V7J 3S8
(604) 984-8630
- Hours:
Mon 6 am - 10 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Review Highlights
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"Try the Americano Misto; you might shed a wee tear of joy." In 4 reviews -
"relaxed, great decor, friendly staff and a good assortment..." In 3 reviews -
"Also love the mocha shiver (iced drink) but realize its a..." In 2 reviews
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12 reviews in English
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Review from Johnson C.
Vancouver, BC
5/1/2010 4 Check-ins Here
Since I come here often enough for one of the baristas to remember my drink, I might as well Yelp about it. Or maybe he just remembers my watch that he commented on last time.
But yup - all the reviews are spot on. Staff is very relaxed and the coffee (Americanos for me) is consistent. The interior is probably my favourite out of all the cafes in Vancouver - my friend in the industry recognized the interior as being done by some famous designer/firm - but the name escapes me. All I know is that it reminds me a sauna - a really swanky sauna with comfortable chairs. There's also a nice, sizable outdoor patio that at the entrance of the park (hence the plaza name, Park & Tilford) so you can sit outside or stroll through the park. I like to imagine that I would defeat the 20 ninjas lying in wait as I cross the bridge in the Oriental Garden.
There's tons of parking in the plaza as well. It's in pretty stark contrast to the two JJ Beans closer to my house which are fine but feel far less inviting. Pay parking is a pain on Commercial and I worry about break-ins at Powell - or maybe it's just acute PTSD because a junkie in a stolen car totalled my old car several years back in the area. Hence, I make the trip across the frequently congested 2nd Narrows bridge to come here. Yup, I'm part of the problem.
Haven't dragged my laptop here before but I assume there's WiFi judging by the number of laptops here. Just wish it was open later (closes at 10PM everyday) - but if they did, I would practically be living here.Listed in: "You're the best! Around!"
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Review from Jasmine T.
Burnaby, BC
5/9/2012 6 Check-ins Here
My North Van husband loves everything about North Van... so we come here to quench his coffee thirst when we're in the area.
So, when my husband lived on this side of the bridge, this was our place. I would race over the bridge after work, pick him up from school (he was a mature student, I am not a coug) and we would come here to have a coffee and talk about our day. Our attendance started to dwindle after our favourite barista moved to their downtown location and stopped almost all together being on the other side of the bridge and all.
Even though our visits are rare now, some of the baristas still remember our order... they make the best americanos. We also like to sit by the fireplace... actually, I don't because the seats are too low and I would rather sit at a table, but my husband likes it. They also have the best butter tarts. The crust isn't sweet (is it a little salty or is it just me?) and has raisins, but I love them anyways. The gooey filling slowly making its way onto the plate after you bite into it. Yum!
They also used to have an anniversairy sale (October?) where all their espresso drinks are on sale... do they still do that?
It's nice to get a coffee here before shopping at the Save On or walking around the gardens. Especially at Christmas when they have to Christmas Light Festival. -
Review from Roanna Z.
We are regulars at this JJ's but I can never check in due to the new 'no wireless until after 5pm' rule. Our after noon coffee is never after 3pm.
Reasons we love this JJ's over all others;
1- Outdoor deck area is like someone's back yard, the bonus is part of the seating area can be enclosed, and there's a heat lamp!
2- The view of the mountains in the distance is insanely beautiful.
3- Indoor seating is like being in a cozy ski lodge, equipped with a fireplace!
4- Always friendly, never any barista-tude.
5- Proximity to the lovely & relaxing P&T gardens to walk around, drink coffee and zone out.
6- Of course the coffee is yummy! (Why else would we be here?)
Thank you JJ bean for providing this little oasis at Park & Tilford.Listed in: Connect the dots on a coffee…, North shore businesses and…
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10/3/2009
(At least a dozen visits to this location and I still love it the best!)
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Review from Melissa E.
Vancouver, BC
3/20/2011
I like my coffee. But I'm not a crazy snob about it. And I have to say, JJ Bean usually hits the spot for me. The prices are decent, the americano was solid and really the pooches outside made my day.
I also noticed there was a weird "party room" near the back with several people who all had laptops...not sure what kind of party that was but i guess a decent option for study groups or dungeon and dragon afficionados??
Anyhoo, it's solid. Not offensive, not crazy exceptional...just solid. -
Review from Brittany W.
North Vancouver, BC
11/13/2010
Warm, friendly and gregarious atmosphere this Saturday mornin'! And busy!
I'm sitting in here right now and this place is packed! Seems to be all sorts of weekend "earlier" risers, but definitely the majority is chatty well-dressed and active seniors. lol, gotta love 'em.
Had a non-fat steam milk vanilla and the peanut butter oatmeal bar, which the gentleman in front of me recommended. Decent.
Hearty selection of muffins, decadent coffee (with the cool swirl designs), private room for pc use (wifi is stolen from starbucks), and great staff. -
Review from Sarah S.
North Vancouver, BC
3/28/2010
I compare this place to Starbucks, I like both hot and cold coffees and I find of the ones I drink (Mocha, Vanilla latte) I prefer Starbucks hot and JJ's iced. JJ's stays true to coffee and doesn't branch out into things like other coffee joints do. Depending on who serves you the hot coffee they can taste burnt or even a bit bitter. The iced coffee for some reason doesn't.
Their treats are hands down the best I have ever had at any coffee shop. They use a local bakery for some of their sweets which I like. (Buy local!) The peanutbutter bar is delicious and their scones are to die for. The muffins are tasty with jam and butter. This review is making me hungry.
Parking is available without any trouble except on a busy movie night then you will have to park further away but still in the same lot.Comment from Murray I. of JJ Bean Coffee Roasters 7/7/2010
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Review from Grant T.
North Vancouver, BC
4/28/2009
This is our weekly gathering spot to trade the weeks news, drink good coffee and, in my case, fill up on their excellent paninis (sometimes with salad). Service is always friendly if a little uneven (which is why "sometimes with salad").
However, we keep going back week after week because the coffee is good, the atmosphere is lively and it just feels right for a coffeehouse. If only it were just slightly less popular or I could get VIP seating (which might be possible if I were, in fact, a VIP). -
Review from Zhenya F.
Vancouver, BC
8/13/2010
Best Americano ever! Star taken off - due to their pricing. Also last time I got a bit ticked off because the server only gave me half of my small Americano! That combined with recent HST = regular visits there will have to stop.
But americano is sure tasty! I am not of fan their pastries though - too buttery and fatty. Of course, I am not originally from north america and I grew up with good euro baking...so maybe my standards are too high, but still. -
Review from Emily S.
Vancouver, BC
4/29/2011
Love this location. Artsy architecture, tons of parking, friendly staff, a quiet room, and an outdoor patio. If I only lived closer, I would be here more often.
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Review from Ryan A.
North Vancouver, BC
8/23/2010
best coffee shop i know of. relaxed, great decor, friendly staff and a good assortment of pasties. I am a fan of the raspberry square (tastes like my grandmas raspberry pie) and an americano. Also love the mocha shiver (iced drink) but realize its a good 25% cream. thats why it tastes so good
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Review from Alex B.
Vancouver, BC
12/3/2010 10 Check-ins Here
I am a JJ lover; I think I've been to all of them in the last year and a bit. The P&T branch has the most friendly staff and consistently excellent java of all the JJs. Try the Americano Misto; you might shed a wee tear of joy.
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Review from Jason S.
Burnaby, BC
3/21/2010
I frequent a lot of wireless coffee joints and its really tough to find one more comfy and inviting than this one.
In my opinion, it has a lot to do with the people that work here. Everybody that works here is just friendly and chill.
Reasons why I love coming back here:
-customer service
-there's always parking
-enough power outlets for us laptop warriors
-good coffee
-comfy chairs
