we were really thirsty after lunch and decided to duck into jj bean on hastings for a matcha latte with oat milk. first impression? airy, bright, and wonderfully spacious. the big windows flood the café with natural light, and there's plenty of seating whether you're flying solo or catching up with a friend. it's clean, calm, and surprisingly quiet, the kind of place where you can actually hear your own thoughts and hold a proper conversation without competing with background noise. the vibe strikes that sweet spot between modern and cozy. terrazzo tabletops, soft bench seating, comfy chairs, and oversized dome pendant lights that look like they might be made from recycled materials, they honestly reminded me of those soft egg cartons, but in a chic and sustainable way. it feels warm and welcoming without trying too hard. our matcha latte with oat milk was subtle, smooth and earthy, nicely balanced, not too grassy and i skipped adding any sweetener. it was okay for a mid afternoon pick me up, not the most memorable matcha i've had, and the latte art could definitely use a little polish. right at the counter there's a tempting display of baked goods: pastries, muffins, and sweet treats lined up like they're daring you to add "just one more thing." if you're feeling brand loyal, there's also branded jj bean coffee and neate donuts merch, tote bags, mugs, tumblers, toques, ball caps and tshirts, making it easy to leave with more than just caffeine. bonus points for the outdoor patio seating. on a nice day, it's a great spot to linger with a drink and soak up some sun. overall, a lovely little pause in the day. bright space, easygoing atmosphere, and a solid drink. we came in for matcha, but honestly stayed for the vibe. read more

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It's a hot day so I ordered a cold drink called Mocha Shiver. Definitely cooling me down with some trickle of ice in a chocolate flavoured cup. The cashiers were very cheerful and joy, quick to serve. It's a nice environment to chill and to wind down after a long day work. read more

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Nice new coffee shop in Burnaby Heights. Parking is plentiful on Hasting outside of rush hour, as well as the side streets. Place is nice and cool (temperature). Nice high ceilings. There are also some tables outside. Staff were friendly and professional. Coffee was tasty. read more

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Every time I go, the coffee always taste funny to me so I don't recommend going to JG beans and especially the one at Hastings of Madison

Great coffee spot! I came here one morning the line was 7-8 people long but it moved quickly with 2 cash registers open. I ordered an iced latte and the double smoked bacon & egg breakfast bagel. Order came up quickly. There were plenty of tables available despite being the morning rush. The latte was prefect, not too sweet. The sandwich was exactly what I wanted, nice and toasted. They are very efficient and move through the crowds very quickly. Overall very happy with this place, would definitely come back again! read more

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No wonder it's always busy here! This is a very clean and modern coffee shop, so bright with lots of windows and outdoor seating. My favorite thing to buy is the bakery items especially the earl grey scone (apparently it's a seasonal flavor...please make it a regular item!!), the chocolate chip cookie and salted caramel cookie and who can forget the matcha cookie. The staff are courteous and friendly too. read more

I've been seeing a lot of cookie reviews for Fresh St Market and though I had them on my list to try, they were 1. Out of the way, plus when you Google "best cookie to try in Vancouver", reddit unanimously voted for JJ Bean and serendipitously I walked by one today. I wanted the salted caramel but Reddit people voted on the chocolate chip and I went with what the people voted. The people didnt let me down. Soft at the center, hard on the outside, melty chocolate chunks, buttery, messy fingers afterward (thank goodness I took a lot of napkins and a glass of water). Overall, a win. Thanks Reddit! read more

JJ Bean - Chocolate chunk chip lol $3.95 (i think) - Bakeries Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

JJ is one of my favourites for reliably good coffee. I typically get an Americano, and it's flavourful with rich crema foam. They have soy, almond, and oat milk available on the counter for you to pour. Free of charge! Most places charge 75 cents or $1 or more for non-dairy options. I highly recommend the jalapeno cheddar muffin. It tastes like a half flour, half cornmeal mix, with lots of cheese in it. read more

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A cozy local coffee shop. Staff are friendly and efficient. Tea is good nd the food is good.

I chose to come here with my family, so I could sit outside, meet with them and enjoy a cup of coffee. I found that JJ Bean here has a big outdoor seating area. It was awesome! I had coffee or latte at other JJ Bean locations. I loved their beverages in general. Before I visited this location, I hoped for the same good experience and having good quality of beverages here as well! The size or interior of this branch is very big! After the pandemic or when the restrictions were lifted, customers could enjoy indoor seating. That would be awesome! I love their interior design. It's very modern, contemporary, white and clean. The outdoor seating areas has got many tables and chairs comparing to other coffee places. That's why I said it was awesome! I ordered latte with soy, milk and almond milk as well as a cup of black coffee and two cheese muffins. All of them were very delicious. Pricing was reasonable considering the good quality, presentation of everything and the environment. I would love to come back here and enjoy dining inside the coffee shop one day. There is lots of street parking right on Hastings or small streets. Don't need to worry about looking for a parking spot. It's still free parking in this neighbourhood and I am hoping city of Burnaby will change the rules and laws here read more

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I needed an evening Hot Chocolate, so I tried JJ Bean! This place was a very decent size, so if you wanted to stay there's lots of space. I got mine to go. Atmosphere was nice, bright, and cheerful. I got my hot chocolate to go with no whip cream. It was delicious! Through me back to my childhood with flavour. They also put effort into presentation and did a cute little design in the drink at the end! I wasn't expecting that! read more

JJ Bean - Very good hot chocolate! - Bakeries Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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I really like coming here because of their huge patio, which is perfect for bringing your dog. I recommend trying their croissants as they're baked fresh daily. My fave is their almond croissant, filled with custard. I love their espresso lattes, but decided to try a chai tea latte. The chai flavour was lacking, but I like that they sprinkle cinnamon on top. read more

JJ Bean - Almond croissant & chai tea latte - Bakeries Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

A beautiful new coffee shop in Burnaby Heights! This location is bright and spacious but it does get busy in here. I stopped by for a latte with oat milk, so glad they offer Oatly here! ($5.50 for medium) I can't wait to come back to try their pastries! The staff were friendly even when it's busy The only issue for me is that I wish they had a big and visible menu for those who are in line to see instead of a small one right at the cashier There's free parking in the lot behind the building read more

JJ Bean - Medium latte with Oatly oat milk ($5.50) - Bakeries Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Just visited & they are doing well with keeping it covid-19 safe with spacing floor stickers for customers waiting in line, plexi glass walls for the staff & spacing of dining tables. Had an iced almond milk latte and a granola coconut vegan yogurt parfait - both a delicious nice snack. Felt safe and welcome. Will be back! Thanks as well to the friendly staff! read more

JJ Bean - Bakeries Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Came in today. I just ordered 1 item. I was disgusted of the workers not smiling. 2 white girls seems not happy. They look sad and it affects the Cusomer buying read more

JJ Bean - this place where I came today but am not pleased of the faces of the 2 white gals not SMILING at all. It didn't look good. - Bakeries Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

JJ Bean is the newest addition to Burnaby Heights! It's got a clean and cozy decor. Natural light coming through large windows and extended seating area at the back for laptop work/conversations. We visited JJ because we like supporting local businesses that continue to stay open during our current situation. They have kept their space clean, have social distancing in place and plexi glass to protect themselves. I think most businesses can follow JJ's footsteps and continue to remain open. I always get a small hot chocolate with almond milk and no whip. It's decent and I appreciate that it isn't as sweet as most hot chocolates are. I enjoyed the giant chocolate chip cookie I got one time. I don't remember it being too sweet, either. JJ seems to really care about my dental health. Love it! read more

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This joint is jumping. I live across the street from here and it has been a huge hit since joining the neighbourhood coffee scene. Early in the morning or late at night there is always a few, and sometimes quite a few, coffee affecctionados hanging here. I've even noticed some of the old Starbucks crowd hanging here. Staff are friendly and laidback. Music is unobtrusive. Nice big outdoor seating area. plenty of free parking in the city lots across the lane in the back. read more

Still! Literally the only coffee shop around without mobile ordering ‍the only one. Last time was a full 52 minutes from walking in to a coffee in my hand. I'd love to support local, and honestly the coffee is better but I can preorder my Starbucks or Tim Hortons and I'm in and out in less than a minute. An hour of my time, please please please make a mobile system! Who has an extra hour in the morning I'm sure I'm not the only one read more

We stayed at an AIRBNB near by visiting from the States. So glad we went there!! Everything we had was excellent ! My hubby tried the chorizo wrap and said it was the best chorizo wrap/burrito he's ever eaten and he is Mexican and knows his chorizo! I had THE BEST BRAN muffin ever. My son tried an iced mocha and said it was way better than Starbucks. The service was so friendly. The girls that helped us were sweet, welcoming and patient with us trying to count our Canadian change. I asked for a caffeine free iced tea and the one I had was delicious!! I could've probably drank about five of those in a row. I wish JJ Bean was in California! We ended up going there every day on our visit. The atmosphere was cool and hip. read more

They Took the Caprese sandwich off the menu. Not a wise choice. Never tables to sit at because the customers that asked for a glass of water or a tea, sit for hours on their computers, while the paying customers that order and spend money on special coffees and sandwiches etc have to take out JJ has taken their sign down about limited table and computer use as a courtesy and respect to all customers. That or a customer removed the time limit signs. Jj, start realizing paying customers are much better when you cash out at the end of the day, more money to count read more

Went there before whole COVID 19 thing gets crazy and also the social distance system in effect. Like all the JJ bean shops, clean color and cozy environment. Hope they system will resume back to normal soon so I can enjoy my coffee again read more

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Excellent baked goods, coffee and London Fog. We enjoyed the bran morning glory muffin, cheddar & chive scone. The muffin was so moist that I was pondering what ingredients make that possible. The scone was cheesy and I was surprised by the vibrant onion flavor that is often lacking in others I've tried. read more

A very nice JJ coffee shop. Beat location as they have the nice side patio and lots of seats inside also. I typically go up the street but come here once in a while. The breakfast bagel is my favorite breakfast sandwich around. Coffee is the typical sour hipster style. Which I like but am more of a traditional Italian espresso guy. Anyways it is a great spot and good service. read more

Quality drop JjBean was always my favourite place and hopefully will be. But, recently visited the one on East Hastings location and quality of my breakfast sandwich and my latte wasn't the great. Bagel was burned and smashed with half of the egg and the bacon on the plate. Latte was too full to carry and way to hot to carry as well. Hopefully Jj still have enough managers and trainers to teach they stuff and quality control. read more

Very slow. I'm waiting in line now for 10 min for a latte to get prepared. I can see people are talking to each other instead of working. Customer service is also horrible here. In general I found JJ bean really slow with no customer service!!!! read more

Get the earl grey latte here--not too sweet, not too bitter, good flavour! Pair it with the chocolate zucchini muffin and you'll be in heaven. Suuuuper fresh, moist, & yummy! read more

I think the coffee is good here, but the message they send to the customers with laptops is get out. We don't want you here. No plugs anywhere in the store. read more

There is some seating inside, limited and spaced for social distancing. I did manage to sit and get some work done, however, gave up my seat out of respect for others so I wasn't hogging, especially since seating is limited during COVID Times. I had a peppermint tea. Customer service was friendly. read more

Great coffee from JJ Bean as always but this has to be the slowest JJ in the city and I've been to a lot of JJ locations. No one in line and it will still take you 10 minutes to get a coffee here - if you're in a hurry, I would suggest going elsewhere. read more

The coffee and muffin were delicious. Not sure they are adhering to the Covid-19 rules. The tables outside are very tight and the inside ones are much closer together than 6 feet. I didn't understand the saran wrap on the debit/credit machine if the cashier is not going to clean it?? read more

Blaming JJ Bean Corporate and bad policies. Paid for coffee and scone; rushed out with coffee and plain ole forgot about the scone while it was warming up. Finally remembered the next day. Called ahead and explained situation; was told no problem come on in to get it. When I arrived smiling at the great customer service I was SO SO disappointed when I was told yes - the scone was set aside for me but I had to pay for it AGAIN! So essentially JJ Bean committed fraud; they took my money but did not provide the goods. I think I would have been ok if they had said so sorry about the snafu how about we refund you? Or give you a gift certificate in the amount of the scone for next time. But nope they were super willing and okay with taking customer $$ and okay with not providing the good or service. Shame on you JJ Bean. One star is for the employee that took my call and dealt with me she genuinely seemed upset even at her own employer's policy she eventually provided me with a free drink card. I wished she had led with that. Based on other reviews it seems like this particular store has trouble with management. Please make sure to leave the counter with all the things you paid for cause you're not getting money or the item back later if you forget. read more

Omg honestly one of the BEST JJ Bean locations I've been to! It's so nice and clean, and the the staff is always really nice. Their patio seating is also perfect for a little afternoon coffee or to come study! Side note: the everything bagel and earl grey raspberry scone are absolute musts and would definitely recommend picking those up with your next coffee !! read more

The coffee is invariably lukewarm. When asked specifically to make it hot this time they said "Sure" and and didn't do anything serving us the same lukewarm cups. My wife and I both took a single bite of the banana bread and threw it away; possibly an 'off' loaf. But the coffee is consistently cold and their service promises are forgotten immediately and mean absolutely nothing. We won't return. read more