Jj Bean Coffee Roasters

Wow,, their iced mocha ...AMAZING! I have gone to JJ forever, but never commented on their excellence. Truly the best music and staff. Always, I mean always ...consistently excellent. BRAVO

Easily the best coffee on the North Shore. Location is cozy and comfortable. Can be busy, but always well staffed and expedient. Food and pastry creative and exceptional.

The Double Baked Chocolate Croissant was a revelation. I am used to room temperature baked goods at most coffee shops, but was very happily surprised when the croissant was warm and gooey inside. Crusted in almonds on the exterior with a good crunch giving way to the gooey (think chocolate custard) was a tasty way to start my day. Of course, as always, their coffee is delightful.

Don't like the prices. Starbucks is the benchmark in this industry. Pastries are so much better than your competition. Definitely winning in that category. Everything else is average at most. How could the prices be higher than Starbucks. Your coffee's caffine content is much lower than let's say Starbucks but tastes better. The price of a large dripped coffee dark or light roast costs more for the amount you're getting than your competition. A lot more flavour and boldness though. If this was McCafe, than totally justifiable. Costs less and less caffine but if you're inputting your company into the prestige category in the coffee business, than isn't viable. Take your seating of instance! It's very uncomfortable and not engineered for comfort. This review isn't directed towards this location, but the entirety of every other location of your company. As I have visited many over the years. Dont take it personal. Many entry level coffee shops share the same issue. If a few of the concerns get addressed, many of us would definitely be more inclined to think about JJ bean more often than other coffee shops, when in need. It isn't like your ROIs ROAs are in the negatives. You source to 40% of the independent or chained coffee shops in British Columbia. Not to mention restaurants, etc. Cost of raw materials for your sake is definitely not in the negatives or diminshing either. Why the mark up then? Rent salary is your biggest overhead expense. Yet the shops using your products charge less for the exact same items large drip coffee when ordered. Yes it is true you can't control their prices but still I'm befuddled.

Been coming here for 6 years, and it never disappoints. Love that their open late too! Always friendly and attentive. A perfect cozy spot to curl up and read or get work done!