Using shape invariance property we construct coherent state for a class of potentials containing Scarf I and its extensions, the solutions of the latter being given in terms of the recently discovered Jacobi-Xl type exceptional polynomials. It is shown that the coherent state possesses the property of resolution of unity and exhibits sub-Poissonian behavior. We then investigate the coherent state of Scarf I potential and its l = 1 extension in some detail to understand the similarities (and differences) between the exceptional orthogonal polynomials and their classical counterparts.