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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.
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!
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!
Great spot, chill vibe with great coffee. Love the wall art. Second time here while visiting Madison. Not my last
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
2 years ago
Great spot, chill vibe with great coffee. Love the wall art. Second time here while visiting Madison. Not my last read more
2 years ago
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
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
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
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
3 years ago
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
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
2 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
4 years ago
"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
5 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
4 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
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8 years ago
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
10 years ago
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
8 years ago
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
"Sunday morning rain is falling Steal some covers, share some skin And clouds are shrouding us in moments unforgettable You twist to fit the mold that I am in" Rain in this case can more accurately be measured in terms of Sunday Morning Breakfast Sandwiches....Oh Johnson Public, how you fit the mold that I am in. Meld together hard-boiled egg, cheddar & ham between hearty slices of country-wheat bread that's treated with just a touch of maple syrup to devise an ingeniously crisp, subtle sweetness on par with the deliciously sweet sound of Adam Levine's voice. Add to the mix a steaming cuppa green tea and clouds will surely shroud you in a moment unforgettable. read more
I like what they are trying to do - but I think there are a couple flaws. First, everything is fairly expensive for Madison. Coffee is around $4 per cup, pastries seem expensive, and coffee beans per lb. are pricey. Second, it seems just a bit too pretentious. My roommate asked for a coffee (she's not picky) and they said "Well, we just don't have coffee here... we make every cup to order" in a fairly snooty tone. And they weigh the water.... This isn't Blue Bottle. But - the positives are that I think it's a cool space with good decor and the coffee is pretty good (albeit expensive). I'll come back. read more
JPH has a most-excellent set of picnic tables out front that I highly recommend you make use of this summer. Inside you'll find a bright seating area and a hodgepodge of furniture and decorations. It reminds me of going to a 22-year-old's apartment - everything's a little worn in and walks the border of eclectic & schizophrenic, but the kid's learned to clean up after herself and make you a good drink when you drop by. I opted for the lemonade on my sunny afternoon visit and had a good blend of sweet and tart. The service could have been a bit friendlier (the counterperson was pretty mute and just laid the iPad they use for cards down on the counter sideways without saying "you can tip and sign here"), but I got my drink quickly and accurately so it's fine. The Wi-Fi password is posted on the front of the register (I missed it when I initially walked up to order), and I'm happy to report it's strong enough to reach their picnic tables outside. Definitely going to keep it on the list for sunny work spots. read more
12 years ago
I was looking for a quick breakfast and great coffee and had heard good things about this place when I stopped on my way home from downtown. They serve pour over coffee, a couple pastries and then sandwiches. The place is clean and bright, staff friendly and the food came out within 6 minutes of ordering it. I ordered a triple almond milk (they have all kinds of milk!) Latte. I was told that they could only do espresso in 2 shot increments because of their machine (so, make it a quadruple latte!). My mom and i decided to spilt a breakfast sandwich and a side salad. All of their breakfast sandwiches had ham on them which we were avoiding (mom doesn't like it) and the barista offered their veggie sandwich to us which want on the menu. So we ordered that. It turned out to be pesto, mozzarella, tomato and egg on multigrain toast. It was fabulous! And big, which meant sharing was easy and satisfying. The sandwich even cane spilt for us on two different plates! Lots of people were ordering the granola (essentially a yogurt parfait) that looked good. But I was super happy with the egg sandwich. I would definitely go there again! Other random thoughts, street parking was abundant, it was a little busy, Wi-Fi is free! read more
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908 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53703
Tenney - Lapham
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