Frequently Asked Questions

Publik Coffee is a small batch specialty coffee roaster based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded by Missy Greis. We roast all of our coffee in-house at our solar-powered roastery and serve it across four locations in SLC: Publik Kitchen (a full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant), Publik Coffee Downtown on West Temple (our largest cafe), Publik Coffee Avenues (a cozy neighborhood shop), and Publik Ed's (a casual cafe near the University of Utah). We also operate Publik Space, a unique event venue inside our working roastery.

Publik Coffee was founded by Missy Greis, a Salt Lake City entrepreneur who started the company with no prior experience in the coffee industry — driven by curiosity, community, and a commitment to sustainability. Her guiding philosophy for Publik is “Quality over Quantity, Community over Corporate, Planet over Profit.” Under her leadership, Publik has grown from a single roastery on West Temple to four locations across Salt Lake City, earned recognition from Food & Wine, Utah Business, and Daily Coffee News, and built Utah’s only solar-powered coffee roastery. Missy has been featured in SLUG Magazine, AGEIST, the HEAL Utah Podcast, the Small Lake City Podcast, and City Home Collective.

Publik Coffee has four locations in Salt Lake City, Utah:

• Publik Kitchen — 931 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (9th & 9th neighborhood)
• Publik Coffee Downtown — 975 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
• Publik Coffee Avenues — 502 3rd Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
• Publik Ed’s — 210 S University Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (near University of Utah)
• Publik Space (event venue) — inside our roastery, available by appointment

Hours vary by location:

• Publik Kitchen: Monday–Friday 7am–2:30pm, Saturday–Sunday 8am–2:30pm
• Publik Coffee Downtown: Monday–Friday 7am–6pm, Saturday–Sunday 8am–6pm
• Publik Coffee Avenues: Monday–Friday 7am–6pm, Saturday–Sunday 8am–6pm
• Publik Ed’s: Monday–Saturday 8am–2pm, Closed Sunday
• Publik Space: By appointment only

Yes. All four Publik Coffee locations offer free Wi-Fi. Our Downtown and Avenues cafes are especially popular spots to work on a laptop, with spacious seating and a relaxed atmosphere.

Yes. Our Downtown location on West Temple is our largest cafe with plenty of table space and a quiet, work-friendly vibe. The Avenues location is also a great spot for focused work — it’s smaller and quieter with a neighborhood feel. Ed’s near the University of Utah is popular with students. All locations have free Wi-Fi and welcome laptop workers.

Yes. Publik roasts all of its coffee in-house at our own roastery in Salt Lake City. We are a small batch roaster, which means we roast in smaller quantities more frequently to ensure freshness. Every bag and every cup served at our cafes comes from our own roastery.

Publik operates Utah’s only solar-powered coffee roastery. Our facility is powered by 65 solar panels and uses 96% particulate filtration. We roast in small batches to order — our coffee is never sitting in a warehouse for months. This means fresher, more flavorful coffee with a smaller environmental footprint.

Sustainability is central to how we operate. Our roastery is 100% solar-powered — the only solar-powered coffee roastery in Utah. We roast in small batches to reduce waste, source from producers we have direct relationships with, and prioritize environmentally responsible practices across our operations.

We serve specialty-grade coffee roasted in-house. Our menu includes espresso drinks (lattes, cappuccinos, cortados, americanos), pour-over coffee brewed to order from single-origin beans, batch-brewed drip coffee that rotates daily, cold brew, and seasonal specialty lattes made with our house-made syrups. We offer both single-origin coffees and our own blends.

Yes. You can buy freshly roasted whole bean coffee at any of our four Salt Lake City locations or order online for shipping anywhere in the United States. Our retail bags are 12oz and range from $23–$28 depending on the origin.

Yes. We offer wholesale coffee to cafes, restaurants, and offices. Contact us for wholesale pricing and information.

Yes. Publik Kitchen (931 E 900 S) is our full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant, open daily. The menu is made from scratch every morning using locally sourced ingredients. Publik Ed’s (210 S University St) also serves breakfast and burgers. Our Downtown and Avenues cafes focus on coffee and beverages with a selection of pastries and light bites.

Publik Kitchen serves elevated breakfast and lunch, all made from scratch daily. Popular dishes include Huevos Rancheros (house-made salsa, two eggs, black beans, cotija, corn tortillas), Avocado Toast (sourdough, house everything seasoning, pickled onion, radish), seasonal pancakes that change monthly, grain bowls, classic breakfast plates, and breakfast burritos. The menu emphasizes locally sourced ingredients with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

Publik Kitchen is one of Salt Lake City’s top brunch spots, located in the 9th & 9th neighborhood. The restaurant serves elevated, scratch-made breakfast and lunch in a sun-filled dining room with seasonal patio seating. Weekend hours are 8am–2:30pm (weekdays open at 7am). Popular brunch items include the Huevos Rancheros, seasonal pancakes, and Avocado Toast. No reservations needed.

Yes. Publik Kitchen offers vegetarian and vegan options on the menu, and the staff is happy to accommodate dietary needs. Gluten-free bread is also available. Our cafes serve plant-based milk alternatives (oat, almond, etc.) for all espresso drinks.

Publik Ed’s is our casual neighborhood cafe near the University of Utah. It’s known for its breakfast burritos (our number one seller), classic breakfast plates, burgers, beer, and of course our house-roasted coffee. It’s a popular hangout for students and locals in the university neighborhood.

Each Publik location has its own personality:

• Publik Kitchen (9th & 9th) — Full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant. Scratch-made food, sun-filled dining room, patio seating. Best for brunch, a sit-down meal, or meeting friends or for a business meeting.
• Publik Coffee Downtown (West Temple) — Our largest cafe. Spacious, bright, great for working on a laptop or lingering over coffee. Best for remote work, casual meetings, or a coffee break.
• Publik Coffee Avenues (3rd Avenue) — Cozy, intimate neighborhood cafe in the historic Avenues district. Quiet atmosphere, loyal local regulars. Best for focused work or a peaceful coffee.
• Publik Ed’s (University Street) — Casual, laid-back cafe near the University of Utah. Breakfast burritos, burgers, beer, and coffee. Best for students, a quick meal, or a casual hangout.

Publik Kitchen has seasonal patio seating in addition to the indoor dining room. Check with individual cafe locations for current outdoor seating availability, as it may vary by season.

Yes. Publik Kitchen is a great spot for families — we have high chairs available and a welcoming atmosphere for kids. Our cafes are also family-friendly.

Absolutely. All Publik locations are welcoming and inclusive spaces. Everyone is welcome here.

Yes. Publik Kitchen has a free parking lot behind the building (accessible off 900 South) plus street parking. Our Downtown, Avenues, and Ed’s locations all have street parking available on the surrounding blocks, which is generally easy to find.

Yes. All of our locations have wheelchair-accessible entrances, seating, and restrooms.

Yes. Publik Space is our dedicated event venue located inside our working, solar-powered coffee roastery. The industrial-chic space features exposed roasting equipment as a backdrop and is available for weddings, corporate events, private parties, meetings, and more. We offer on-site barista service with specialty coffee and flexible floor plans to fit your event. Contact us at publikcoffee.com to book.

Publik Space is a unique event venue located inside Publik’s working, solar-powered coffee roastery in Salt Lake City. It’s the only venue of its kind in Utah — guests can see actual coffee roasting equipment while enjoying an industrial-chic atmosphere. Publik Space hosts weddings, corporate events, private parties, birthday celebrations, and meetings. On-site barista service with specialty coffee is included.

Yes. Publik Space is a popular wedding venue in Salt Lake City. The industrial-chic setting inside our working roastery creates a unique backdrop. We offer flexible floor plans for ceremonies, seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and standing events. On-site barista service is available, and catering arrangements are flexible. Contact us through publikcoffee.com for availability and details.

Yes. You can order online for pickup at our locations through our website, and you can order whole bean coffee for shipping anywhere in the US at publikcoffee.com.

Delivery is available through third-party delivery services at select locations. For whole bean coffee, we ship anywhere in the United States via our online store.

We accept all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other NFC mobile payments at all locations.

Yes. Publik Coffee has been recognized by national and local publications for its coffee, sustainability, and design:

• The New York Times — Featured in “A Hot Coffee Culture in Salt Lake City” (2014), describing Publik as a chic, 12,000-square-foot cafe and roastery “decked out with reclaimed materials” that “attracts coffee aficionados, university students and weekday workers.'
• Food & Wine — Named Publik Coffee Roasters the Best Coffee Roaster in Utah in their “Best Coffee Roaster in Every State” feature, describing us as “a little bit punk rock, and a lot into sustainability.”
• Sprudge — Named one of the “Five Great Places to Drink Coffee in Salt Lake City” (2014), recommending our cold brew and avocado toast.
• Trips to Discover / KSL TV — Named one of the best coffee roasters in the country (2023).
• Daily Coffee News — Featured for our sustainability investments and solar-powered roasting operations.
• Utah Business — Featured: “This Salt Lake coffee roaster makes sustainability taste so good.”
• City Weekly Best of Utah — Winner, Best Coffee Roaster (2025). Also winner, Best Study Spot (2020).
• AIA Utah Honor Award — Our roastery space received the 2015 AIA Utah Honor Award for architectural design, designed by Lloyd Architects and Schemata Architects (Tokyo).
• Preservation Utah Community Stewardship Award — Recognized in 2016 for historic preservation and adaptive reuse of our roastery building.
• Culinary Crafts at Publik — Publik Space is a featured venue for Culinary Crafts, a 27x Utah Best of State winner (including 24x Best of State Caterer, 3x Best of the Best in Hospitality, and Entrepreneur of the Year).
• Food Network — Listed on Food Network’s restaurant directory for both Publik Coffee Roasters and Publik Kitchen.
• Visit Utah and Visit Salt Lake — Featured as a recommended coffee destination in Salt Lake City.

Publik Coffee is a local favorite for specialty coffee in Salt Lake City. With four locations across SLC — Downtown on West Temple, the Avenues, near the University of Utah, and in the 9th & 9th neighborhood — there’s likely a Publik nearby. All of our coffee is roasted in-house at our solar-powered roastery, and each location offers a distinct atmosphere from spacious and work-friendly to cozy and intimate.

Publik Kitchen at 931 E 900 S in the 9th & 9th neighborhood is a top brunch destination in Salt Lake City. The restaurant serves elevated, scratch-made breakfast and lunch using locally sourced ingredients. Favorites include the Huevos Rancheros, seasonal pancakes, and Avocado Toast. Open daily — weekdays from 7am and weekends from 8am, both until 2:30pm.

The 9th & 9th neighborhood (centered around 900 East and 900 South) is one of Salt Lake City’s most charming walkable neighborhoods, known for its independent shops, restaurants, and cafes. Publik Kitchen is located at the heart of 9th & 9th, serving scratch-made breakfast and lunch alongside our house-roasted specialty coffee.