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    Public Cafe

    4.8 (167 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Good for working

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    Italian chicken

    Enjoyed the momos. The kids liked their Italian sandwich. The momos had the perfect amount of spice.

    Aloodum
    Vijay S.

    Great spot to eat in Chatham! I ordered the aloo dum for takeout--generous portion and really tasty. A bit on the pricey side, but the quality of the food made it worth it.

    Chicken Tikka Masala
    Deb G.

    We stumbled upon this place while strolling down Main Street in Chatham. I was happy to see the positive reviews so we decided to stop in. The place is small with about 4 tables inside and a few outside but the take out business is extremely strong. We decided to eat in. I ordered Chicken Tikka Masala and my husband chose a Cubano panini. Before cashing out a humongous chocolate chip cookie was calling our name. The chicken tikka masala was a good size serving which equated to two meals for me. The cubano was also good size and quite tasty. The thick chocolate chip cookie was moist and satisfied us both. The staff is very cordial . The only downside is no public rest rooms. Otherwise it was a great stop.

    Stir fry
    John W.

    What a well kept secret! This little gem was our go to for the week we stayed in Chatham. Must try is the Everest Momo. Grabbed an order to take to an Anglers game and had to fight people off. Had the Cubano, so good!!! The sir fry was great. My wife loved their Ice Caps. Can't wait to go back next year.

    Cute little seating area, lots of photos of the Himalayas as the owner is Nepalese.
    Lynelle S.

    I still love this place!!! Went there this morning (9/30/24) to bring a friend who had never been. I recommended the curry burrito and the blueberry scone as always, my 2 fav's. And they surprised us with a lil' soup too. How kind!!! A reminder if you haven't seen my other reviews, come here for very affordable and amazing poke, bowls, pastries and dumplings. Wonderful staff and a casual setting.

    Momo and Mediterranean panini
    Jacklyn K.

    We were craving some healthy lunch options when on vacation and we loveeeeeed lunch at Public cafe. It was the meal we talked about as our fav when in Cape Cod, which was surprising! The veg momo was sooooooo delicious. Well seasoned and fresh ingredients. The curry rice was also delicious though I will say I expected a fried rice adjacent meal and it was more a veg curry with a side of white rice. This portion was enormous! The Mediterranean panini was also much yum with great combo of flavors. We really loved our whole meal and would be regulars here if we lived near by. Food took about 15 mins to be cooked to order and staff was friendly. Casual, humble vibes inside but welcoming. There were 2 outdoor table options and 4 indoor. Run to Public Cafe!

    Public Poke
    Ashley C.

    Delicious food in a quaint beach town. I was passing through Chatham on an early Sunday morning looking for a matcha latte and Public Cafe popped up on my search. I knew I had to go. The idea of being able to eat yummy poke at 10am with an iced matcha latte made me so happy. It got extremely crowded in the cozy space but the staff worked quickly to get everyone served in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend.

    Kelly M.

    CHAI TEA IS A MUST GET!!! It's so good. My favorite thing around town. The momos is also delicious

    Momo dumplings with a hand-twist to seal each bite
    Cameron Y.

    I did not expect to find Nepalese flavors in Cape Cod, but this was a nice surprise. Delicious momo dumplings - juicy, well seasoned filling without oiliness, and there was pleasant chew to the dough. The tomato sauce added a complimentary touch of acidity without too much spice. The space is cozy with a few indoor tables, there is a bit of outdoor seating outside.

    The Everest Momo
    Maddie M.

    This place is INCREDIBLE! The best lunch we had in Chatham on our trip. My fiancé and I split the turkey pesto sandwich and the Everest momo, and he got a cup of chicken soup to try. Everything was extremely fresh, so flavorful, and of such high quality. I only wish we lived closer to Public Cafe so we could go everyday! Do not skip this place!

    MoMo

    Probably some of best Momo and chicken noodle soup I've ever had. Never would have thought that curry-style spices would blend so well with chicken noodle. Unassuming on the outside but delightful staff, food, and experience. I wish they had one near my house as I would drive hours to visit here. So so good! 10/5 recommend.

    Chicken, rice wrap with sour cream and spicy dip. Delicious

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    Great food and nice service. Awesome spot for a relaxing lunch - traditional sandwiches and Asian food

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    Outstanding coffee (Americano) and a breakfast sandwich - lovely, casual place to enjoy the Cape vibe on a Sunday morning - Thanks!

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    Momos are killer. The owner is friendly and helpful. Love this place - wish they were opened year round.

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    This cafe is so amazing! The food is delicious, and the inside is super cute. All the staff were amazing, and I would love to visit again.

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    Really excellent coffee and sandwiches. A gem in a wasteland of food offering. Interesting snadwiches

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    The cafe has indoor and outdoor seatings! The price is high compared to the quality of food. The food was decent and service was ok!

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    Wanted to visit Aplaya in downtown Chatham but they weren't open for the season yet, what a nice…read moresurprise for us to find out they had a parent restaurant that was open! That's how we landed here at Mom & Pops and they were open for lunch! Checked out the menu beforehand and saw they had a pork burger, whenever I can try a burger that isn't beef based, I'm down for it! We ordered the lumpia (bc why not), the Pinoy (pork) burger, naked fries (don't worry folks, it's PG) along with the fish sandwich. We enjoyed everything but I didn't love the pork burger - there was something in the flavor that I didn't care for but it was juicy and came with a fresh papaya slaw. If I could've done it over again, I would've gotten the fish sandwich - wow that fish was cooked to perfection, super tasty and flaky. The mister ordered it so I was only able to snag a bite or two. Ordering was super quick and easy - walk up to the counter, place your order, you're handed a buzzer and go find a seat. Wait the buzzing and food is ready! Fountain drinks are self serve. The food came out pretty quickly and was piping hot! Decent amount of seating with colorful art adorning the walls. While there, they had a revolving door of takeout orders, good for them! Great little spot for a quick bite!

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