The chocolate chip pancakes are truly the star here! I love the vibe of this place. It's eclectic, inclusive and full of the kind of warmth that makes everyone feel instantly at ease. The staff greet you like you're already part of the community, and there's this effortless sense of welcome that you don't always find in a busy breakfast spot. The décor has personality, the conversations around you feel relaxed and genuine, and there's a clear intention to create a space where people can simply show up as themselves. It's the kind of place you want to linger a little longer, sip your coffee, and soak in the atmosphere. A true east‑side gem. read more

This place is super cute inside and has both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was pretty good, my friends who got meals had to wait a little longer for their food but my scone was served right away and the drinks came out fairly quickly. The Gouda sweet potato scone was nice and crispy on the outside and had great flavor. The mocha was very smooth and chocolatey, just how I like it! Really nice little coffee shop/breakfast place! read more

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Fabulous customer service and food quality. The environment was very comfortable and inviting. My partner and I got pancakes, a grilled cheese and some cold brew vanilla coffee. Everything we ordered was lovely and we would happy return in a heartbeat! read more

I love the vibes of this place! Cute decor, see photos, and frequent visitors kept cycling through. The friendliness of the two employees really shined. I visited to work during the day due to suggestions from others and it fit the description perfectly. My iced coffee was delicious and the mushroom avocado toast was okay although for the price I wish it would have had better mushrooms. I'll order something else next time. The main issue I had is that I could not connect to any of my Zoom meetings through the WiFi and ended up having to go to Cargo instead. Hopefully they can update their settings, unless this is intentional. read more

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I dined in breakfast after 12 on a weekend. I specifically choose lunch time to avoid crowd. I got a seat right away. Lot of folks were working on laptops. The place was hip. Food was excellent. Portion size was smaller though. B-Fast roast beef sandwich was my favorite item. Grainbowl with avocado was a good one as well. Toast peanut butter was my other item. Both the jam and the chunky peanut butter was of good quality. I tried their special drink - golden milk latte - which was turmeric, ginger and tea latte. It was good, but I prefer a normal latte. read more

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Came here with a friend on a sunny day and was able to sit outside. Loved the community feel with people seeming to come and want to hang out. JPH doesn't have a huge menu for drinks, but they do it well! Loved the syrups and seasonality. My friend had tried the root beer syrup and said it was "interesting." I have a very convoluted and opinionated ranking system based on 13 features that I like to use for every coffee shop. JPH ranked a solid 15.71/21, with some of the standout features being espresso quality, location, and drinkware. Overall, will be coming back! read more

Johnson Public House - 12oz latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

This is a super chill and fun place to grab some food and coffee. I always enjoy it there and especially love their breakfast sandwhich and pancakes! read more

Delicious avocado toast. They use Madison Sourdough bread, my favorite. Can get pretty busy but it fluctuates. Pretty spacious on the inside with outlets available along the side tables. (Free WiFi too). Outdoor seating in the summer! read more

Johnson Public House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Great spot, chill vibe with great coffee. Love the wall art. Second time here while visiting Madison. Not my last read more

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Excellent coffee and a nice place to get some work in. I have to say also that their food is incredible. I got the roast beef breakfast sandwich and it was one of the best I've ever had. Truly unique and perfectly balanced. Threw a side of potatoes in there to round it out and I was a happy boy. Everyone here was friendly and they played cool music to set the vibe. Will definitely come back here! read more

Johnson Public House - Roast Beef Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Visited Johnson Public House for the first time on a Saturday morning (around 10 am). The venue was really cozy and warm. Had heard good reviews about their coffee and had to check it out myself! My party of 2 ordered iced oat milk lattes and they came out to around $5 each which I thought was reasonably priced. The coffee was really good - the espresso / beans used were strong & had great flavor. Also tried their a couple of their breakfast options - a breakfast ham sandwich & granola yogurt bowl. They each ran around $10 which I thought was also reasonable for the price! The granola & yogurt bowl was really good and served with macerated strawberries. The ham sandwich was really tasty as well. We were lucky to grab a free table when we walked in and it was a nice atmosphere to work in / socialize. The staff were friendly and overall the experience was great. Would recommend! read more

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Great first visit this past Sunday. With the Old Fashioned closed on Sundays, I scrambled to Yelp to find us an alternate and this place did not disappoint. Conveniently located down the street from our hotel and in a very cute area, is the Johnson Public House. Walked into a moderately-filled space with at least a dozen tables or so. A few tables outside. Some folks were in and out and others were there spending their morning inside, reading the paper, etc. The menu is somewhat limited, but something for everyone. I decided on the Sunday morning breakfast sandwich which was fantastic. A fried egg, grilled ham, cheddar, on a muffin that was slightly soaked in Maple syrup. The salty to sweetness balance was perfection. My wife had the french toast bread pudding and it was decent. Sorta boring after the initial bites. Small amount of strawberries added. Needed a bunch of maple syrup. They had some scones, Level 5 vegan donuts and maybe on more item at the front counter. Didn't get adventurous on the drink order, just their standard drip coffee and it was quite flavorful and not bitter at all. Not the darkest cup of coffee, but way better than your standard diner brew. Service was friendly and you order everything at the counter and they hand you a number and bring the food right to your table. A bussing station is right there for you to dispose of your own items when finished. Recommend highly. read more

Johnson Public House - Solid drip coffee. Only one option. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Johnson Public House is a cute cafe in Madison that's great to do work, hang out with friends, or grab a coffee alone. They have free wifi and is well lit. It is on the smaller side but it hasn't been hard to find a table on Sunday mornings. The food and coffee are very reasonably priced. I like their savory breakfast sandwiches. My favorite is the Sunday breakfast sandwich. Their lattes are well made and the iced latte comes in a large glass. I have tried to get the french toast bread pudding a few times now, but they sell out fast so go early to try that! The employees are nice and bring your food to the table. read more

Johnson Public House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Cut coffee shop cafe with the Wille Street upscale neighborhood kinda vibe. It's chic but homey in a sense and the service is wonderful. The baristas and cashiers are always friendly, willing to chat and share their thoughts on the offerings. When dining in you get read silverware and cups, which just makes it even more like home. People stay for dates, meets ups, and even working; so take advantage of the free wifi. Overall, I like it and it's a solid place if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Johnson Public House - Cheddar chive scone and chai tea latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST BREAKFAST SANDWICH I HAVE EVER HAD. I am not joking this is a phenomenal thing to consume I wholeheartedly recommend it! Perfect balance of mozzarella, egg, tomato, spinach, pesto, and wellll toasted bread. Coffee was also very well done read more

Johnson Public House - Breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Great grilled cheese and matcha latte. Loved the vibe too! Friendly service, local feel. read more

Really good coffee, wonderful remodeled interior. It's so much cleaner/modern than before but still hipster with fun art. They are still taking covid seriously but they have indoor seating again! Their cold brew, espresso, drip, everything they do well. They roast their own coffee under the Kin-Kin brand and have standard and sometime imaginative brunchy fare too. Definitely one of the best cafes in Madison. read more

Johnson Public House - Cappuciono - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Food was excellent, the roast beef breakfast sandwich was excellent and they had multiple hot sauce/sriracha options. The basic b smoothie is everything I've ever looked for in a smoothie that wasn't overly sugared down or sweet. The workers were very nice. read more

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Can't wait to spend more time here! We just moved in on Dayton Street and I can already tell I'm going to be spending many hours here. It's a super quaint, unassuming spot but delivers on the coffee and the service. I just stopped for a cappuccino so I can't say too much yet, but I'm looking forward to trying their whole menu. read more

Johnson Public House - the front desk of the restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I have a serious obsession with Level 5 doughnuts. You must get them!! If you haven't had them yet, please go get one or two! I'm not even a doughnut person but they are perfectly soft and crispy and not too sweet AND new flavors every weekend!?!! I LOVE JPH lavender Carmel ice lattes. omg they are perfection. Any coffee or food here is amazing!! read more

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Great place to stop for coffee and breakfast. Ordered the regular breakfast sandwich, pancakes, a vanilla latte, and cappuccino. The sandwich was $9 and on the smaller side, but tasted great and had fresh ingredients! The pancakes had an orange zest and spicy essence which was unique. The coffee drinks were good as well and they use house made syrups! The menu isn't updated and syrup is now a $0.65 up charge. They serve Kin-Kin coffee and you get a free shot of espresso when you buy a bag! Great atmosphere, plenty of seating, and lovely staff. Will be back! read more

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"Regular" breakfast sandwich, sub bacon for the ham. Seriously one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. I think about it almost every day. Coffee is great. Atmosphere is lovely. read more

Johnson Public House - Regular bfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

One of my favorites in Madison. The Sunday Morning Breakfast Sandwich is one of my all time favorites! Most recently tried the pancakes which were also very good! read more

Stopped at Johnson Public House on a drive back from Virocqua, and I was so impressed by their safety precautions and, obviously, their coffee! They placed orders at a table in the doorway for customers to pick up without entering the space. Though everyone who stopped by still called out a friendly "Thank you!" to the staff in the back of the coffeeshop. I loved the toast I ordered called Toast G.O.A.T. It included Madison Sourdough bread, pesto, chèvre, jalapeño, beet and fried egg. Innovative flavor combo (jalapeno & beet!) on some DELICIOUS high quality sourdough. JPH is located in a not highly traveled area of town, which adds to the charm for me. Easy to find parking. And there's a cool rock shop across the street. Johnson Public House is on my go-to coffeeshop list for the Madison area. Can't wait until they can reopen their doors safely! read more

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Had a great breakfast at JPH this morning! Really calm ambiance and the coffee was excellent! Breakfast sandwiches were delicious and they were super accommodating for my son's picky meal too! Very convenient that they were open at 7 am. Thanks for a great breakfast spot! read more

Johnson Public House - Morning lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Yum! The Sunday morning breakfast sandwich is like a McGriddle but homemade ! I subbed the bacon for the ham. It's a touch sweet but overall really good ! Friendly and quick service ! read more

Johnson Public House - Sunday morning breakfast sandwich - bacon instead of ham - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Somehow they manage to make the best breakfast sandwich in the world. I'm not kidding. If you don't believe me, try their Sunday Morning Breakfast Sandwich or their Bacon Bagel Sammie and add avocado. I seriously crave this place all the time. read more

Delightful back patio area. Our server was super attentive, personable and helpful about menu choices. The menu offers a nice selection of food and drinks. We love this place and are so glad it's in the neighborhood. read more

It's nice that it's always there and open when I need it but overall not good. The place stinks so nasty like burnt griddle. I don't know if there's any ventilation in there at all and even if I go in for less than 10 minutes my hair stinks for hours after. It triggers my asthma as well and I usually can't breathe deeply when I go inside. I have no idea how people actually sit down and do work there. The espresso itself is not good compared to other mom and pop coffee shops in Madison. It's extremely sour/chemically/burnt tasting which sucks because my go to is an americano (which is 4$ for a 12oz). I'm not sure if they just order bad espresso or if it's a user error on the barista but always tastes like that. I honestly know it's bad but I still go there frequently because it's so close to my house. The people are amazing and kind. If you're not an espresso drinker and you don't have asthma or sensitive nose definitely try it out. read more

Come here to study and do paperwork. The staff is extremely friendly, and it is a cozy, cute, fun shop to sit and enjoy a book or get work done. They have beautiful murals on the walls, which adds to the charm of the all-wood floors and solid glass front. JPH cooks fresh well made food that never fails to disappoint and carry spectacular beverages. read more

IMO this is the best coffee in all of MadTown! Not only do these guys serve a quality cup of joe, they make the most amazing breakfast sandwich I've sunk my teeth into! It's called the Sunday morning but it's great any time on any day as they serve breakfast ALL DAY!!! Ham, maple syrup, cheddar and a fried egg- my mouth is watering just thinking about it! It's just so good, I really have a hard time ordering anything else. Now about that coffee... they roast their own beans and man, do they know what they are doing. Their beans are under the brand name of Kin-Kin. It's a well balanced flavorful bean that they transform into wonderful coffee and coffee drinks. My personal favorite is the Flat White (see photo). The ambiance is a bit eclectic and very casual. Pro tip- order pizza from Salvatore Tomato Pies next door and they will bring it over providing you buy drinks at JPH. read more

Johnson Public House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

JPH is my partner and I's favorite spot for an early Sunday morning breakfast. The small café is well decorated and there is plenty of seating. Their menu is full of tasty options, the coffee is great, and on the weekends they have Level-5 vegan donuts. It's a great place to meet a friend or just enjoy a beverage in the sunshine! read more

Decent coffee drinks, cozy (hipster) atmosphere consisting of mismatched furniture and squishy chairs in the midst of wooden benches, and the food was okay too. I could see myself studying there in the future, as there was relatively ample space on a Saturday morning. I started with a soy chai latte and the portabello mushroom sandwich; the chai was pretty standard and not anything out of the ordinary (maybe I should've opted for coffee?). As for the sandwich, I at first was thrown off because the bread was cold although the portabello mushroom was warm, but it grew on me quickly, because the semi-melted mozzarella cuts through along with some kind of sauce they also put on the sandwich. I felt that this was slightly overpriced for what I was getting and service was also okay--the woman who took my order made me feel like I was bothering her when I approached the counter. In terms of quality, it was solid, nothing mindblowing, but still nonetheless a good place to catch up with a friend or get some work done over a warm drink and a snack. read more

Johnson Public House - Soy chai tea latte... Mmm it was ok - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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Really great coffee shop/ place for a casual brunch! The egg sandwiches are unique. We really liked the ham, cheese, maple syrup(?!) or the signature one with pesto yummmm The potatoes on the side are crispy roasted yum and the mixed greens are really bright and a good portion for just being a side. They have a decent amount of space here to work and a couple outdoor tables if you're into that. Also, they hang local art around the shop which I always like to see read more

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As far as Sunday brunch goes, this place is definitely going to be within my top five spots. Since my fiance and I actually got up early this morning, we decided to get some brunch and wanted to try a new place. I had recently seen a delicious-looking picture of Johnson Public House's granola parfait on Instagram, so I suggested we go there. When first arriving, we knew we had arrived at a popular spot since almost every table in the place was full. Fortunately, after ordering, we found snagged a spot outside which was perfect since it was a warm autumn day. We received our coffees immediately after ordering - his was black, mine was a mocha. The mocha had the perfect level of sweet chocolately-ness which satisfied my morning sweet tooth. It was also nicely decorated with a foamy heart-like pattern. Shortly after, I'd say about 15 minutes later, our food arrived: the Sunday Morning and Roast Beef breakfast sandwiches with greens, granola, and toast with avocado. Since we had so much food, we kind of treated this like tapas and shared every plate. Both the Sunday Morning and Roast Beef sandwiches were oozing with cheese and a fried egg. I liked the Sunday Morning sandwich best because, again, I had a sweet tooth this morning and the maple syrup satisfied that craving. The toast and greens were great sides to get with the sandwiches and complemented them nicely. Having the granola parfait at the end was a great breakfast dessert with its combination of crunchy cashews, creamy yogurt, and fresh blueberries and blackberries. Topping out at about $35 for two, this place was definitely reasonably priced, especially for the quality of their food. I'd definitely come here again for brunch! read more

Johnson Public House - Delicious mocha on a sunny Sunday morning. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Jonson Public House sounds like a rip-off version of Bath & Body Works. But their coffee is truly something that rings deeply into my soul. I would know because I'm from "Seoul", S. Korea. Anyways, the moment I enter, I was greeted by the red carpet and a bunch of arts that made me smile. Cool bathroom too. read more

Can we talk about the tuna melt - best sandwich around. Just, damn. It's hearty and lemony and savory and everything you need for a cold Covid Sunday afternoon (At home). JPH has a great takeout/delivery system and everything about order pickup felt safe! JPH also has great lattes, teas, and iced coffees. I am giving this four stars because in non-Covid times JPH lacks seating,outlets for studying, and their door catches which causes a wicked draft in the winter. read more

Considering I'm a barista but at a different coffee shop in town, I feel like I compare every coffee shop to where I work. This coffee shop, however, doesn't fit a comparison properly because it's in its own category of coffee shops. Quaint, simply-decorated, and with limited specialty drinks, I dig this spot for especially focused studying. The single room is well lit, the coffee smells great, it's fairly quiet (unless they play badass 90's pop like they did today, which I'm totally okay with), and the baristas are nice! I had a cortado, their iced Crimson tea, and the breakfast bowl during my 6-hour stay. Everything was nearly fairly priced, and tasty! I do wish the breakfast bowl was bigger for $7, but I liked the portions of the drinks. I'm glad I found this spot for my less-social coffee fixes. read more

Johnson Public House - Studying and writing papers with Iced Crimson Tea! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I would say they got the Slow Coffee movement going on. No cheap coffee sitting in airpots for an hour or more. French press, chemex, V60, lattes, cortado(my favorite),.....all worth the price. Free wifi, chill baristas, laid back mellow music in the background, and can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches. Also can't forget the great selection of beers in the cooler. See that more and more in cafes. read more

Johnson Public House - Capp - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I came to have brunch with a couple of friends. Be aware that seating is limited, especially in the winter because it's too cold and the outdoor seating is gone. Wifi = Solid. It looks like a lot of people come here to work on stuff and enjoy a nice brew. Food: get the granola. The yogurt is covered in honey and fresh blueberries and strawberries. The pastry I had this time was a vanilla swirl. It was not too sweet and a perfect amount of soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. Brews: I got a mocha with almond milk. It was the perfect amount of chocolate and the almond milk was heated at the right temp. Be aware it's an extra $0.50 for soy or almond milk. :) they have a variety of hot teas to choose from and it seemed popular when I was there. I'll have to try it out next time. Order up front and you get a number. It's a great place to meet up with friends but don't take too much time because of the limited seating. read more