New Orleans natives bring Bayou roots, community spirit and specialty beignets to the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Ocean Springs, MS (RestaurantNews.com) The spirit of the Crescent City arrives in Ocean Springs as PJ’s Coffee celebrates its grand opening at 1112 Ames Ave., inviting locals to experience its hand-crafted drinks, small-batch roasted coffee and signature French Quarter charm on Dec. 12.
Festivities kick off with an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting with the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce and city officials, but the giveaways start even earlier – guests can grab a free 12-ounce hot or iced coffee from 7-10 a.m., then snack on complimentary pastries and beignet bite samples until noon. Everyone who stops by can also enter to win Free Coffee for a Year beginning Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 12, through 6 p.m.
Following years of running the beloved Luv 2 Play in New Orleans, Mark and Melissa Mayne are now channeling that same passion into creating a welcoming space that serves up community, culture and the best coffee around with their own PJ’s Coffee location.
“After being longtime customers of PJ’s Coffee, we knew the product quality and brand loyalty were unmatched,” said Mark Mayne, co-owner of PJ’s Coffee Ocean Springs. “We can’t wait to have a warm and welcoming café where friends and family can gather to connect over a cup of coffee. We know bringing our NOLA favorite to the Gulf Coast will be a hit!”
Located just three blocks east of Washington on 90, this lively hub features a drive-thru, as well as indoor and outdoor seating. This setup is ideal for those who want to grab coffee on the go and for guests who prefer to relax with a morning treat. Guests can expect all of PJ’s house favorites from the original Cold Brew and iconic Café Au Lait to the freshly made, fan-favorite beignets.
The couple already has their sights set on opening another PJ’s Coffee in the near future.
The distinctive coffee brand now boasts over 185 locations nationwide, with this opening marking its 16th location in Mississippi. To learn more about PJ’s Coffee and its extensive menu options, 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).
Contact:
Tiffany Martinez
Champion
817-919-6261
tmartinez@championmgt.com
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