Iconic New Orleans-born coffee brand marks Constitution State debut with beignets, free coffee and more
Newington, CT (RestaurantNews.com) PJ’s Coffee is brewing up its rich New Orleans charm to commemorate the opening of its 3313 Berlin Turnpike location on Wednesday, May 28, inviting the community to experience its signature Southern hospitality and a few sweet perks from 5-6 p.m.
PJ’s Coffee will kick off its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony along with the Newington Chamber of Commerce, free small hot and cold brew coffees, and various sample-sized drinks and bakery items. Guests can also enjoy coffee tastings, food sampling, fun games, a prize spin wheel and the chance to win Free Coffee for a Year.
A second celebration weekend is also planned for Friday and Saturday, June 6-7, from 3-5 p.m., featuring even more festivities and New Orleans-style fun to officially welcome the first PJ’s Coffee to Connecticut.
Located in a bustling plaza, PJ’s Coffee brings a true taste of the French Quarter to Connecticut with its signature beignets, small-batch roasted coffee and seasonal sips. Guests can relax and savor their favorites on the inviting outdoor patio or quickly grab their orders at the walk-up window, making it an ideal spot for a casual coffee break or a sweet indulgence on the go.
The Newington location is locally owned and operated by entrepreneurs Aanal Shah, Bhumika Patel and Bhavini Patel, who joined forces to bring a community-first coffee concept to the area. Bhumika Patel manages daily operations, while Bhavini Patel and Shah handle HR, marketing and franchise coordination with help from their spouses.
“Opening PJ’s Coffee in Newington has been a dream come true for all three of us,” said Shah. “We were inspired by the brand’s New Orleans roots and knew it would be a perfect fit for our community. This grand opening is our way of saying thank you and officially introducing the community to the full PJ’s experience – we’re proud to offer beignets, bold brews and a genuine Southern-inspired experience right here in Connecticut.”
In addition to PJ’s signature cold brew and fresh-baked pastries, the limited-time Southern Wedding Cake beverages – decadent drinks inspired by the almond-vanilla wedding cakes found at Southern celebrations – will be available for purchase through Aug. 5 in hot, iced and frozen varieties. These drinks can also be ordered online or through the PJ’s Coffee mobile app.
To learn more about the New Orleans-born brand and its offerings, visit PJsCoffee.com.
About PJ’s Coffee
Phyllis Jordan, a pioneer in the coffee industry, founded PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans in 1978 and demonstrated that better beans, superior roasting techniques and pure passion for the art of coffee-making mattered. In 2008, the company was purchased by New Orleans natives and brothers Paul, Steven, and Scott Ballard. PJ’s Coffee serves a wide variety of hot, iced and frozen coffee beverages using only the best quality Arabica coffee beans, as well as organic tea and fresh breakfast pastries. PJ’s Original Cold Brew
Iced Coffee is brewed daily using a special cold-drip process that protects the flavor and strength of the beans while producing a coffee that is two-thirds less acidic – a process and technique developed by its founder and used for more than 45 years at all PJ’s locations. Bags of whole-bean coffee and single-serve cups of PJ’s Coffee are available for sale in-store and online. With more than 185 operating stores, including four international locations, PJ’s Coffee continues to grow in the U.S. and abroad. For more information, visit PJsCoffee.com or follow PJ’s Coffee on Facebook, Instagram or X (formerly Twitter).
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