Publik Coffee Roasters

Solid coffee with some unique offerings. Great place to hang out, work, etc. Collaboration rooms on the 2nd floor.

Best coffee in SLC, by far. Publik is always the place I take friends who are visiting from out of state when I want to show off the local coffee scene. Perfect place to study or WFH, they have free wifi and a ton of outlets.

Good coffee but expensive. Is busy, parking can be an issue. Not a bad hangout I'd suggest the library if you want quiet time. So well it's OK.

Cinnamon toast with whipped butter was basically a better version of any kind of French toast I’ve ever had. There’s also so many other toast options that all sound delicious. Coffee was great too and there’s ample seating

I just love publik, such good coffee and a great ambiance. The building with ample seating and large open spaces. Can’t believe I didn’t know about this location earlier, will be here this summer to study and work

Tasty third wave coffee shop and roaster. Friendly staff, and big space with many tables

Wonderful coffee, great atmosphere. I was in Salt Lake for a visit. The coffee was so good I went back a second time 💕

Great drinks and just a calm, chill vibe inside. Two stories. Similar wait time to a Starbucks.

TL;DR
Coffee: 5/5
Atmosphere: 5/5
WiFi: 3/5
Outlets: 4/5
Wait: 5/5

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I come here three or four days a week because it is hands down my favorite place for coffee in SLC. The coffee is incredible, the atmosphere is always laid-back, and the baristas are pleasant and quick.

I counted 108 seats in the whole place with 28 outlets. I’m probably off, but honestly if you need electricity, plan on a 50% chance of getting a seat where you can reach one. This also depends on the time of day you come in, of course. From 10:30a–2p, the place is absolutely packed on an average day and especially on weekends. Outside of those times, however, I don’t have trouble getting a seat with outlet access.

The WiFi here is good...until it isn’t. It’s pretty fast and reliable, but probably every third visit or so the WiFi is spotty and mostly unconnected. Almost every time I’m here, there will be about a half-hour stint where the internet simply isn’t available. If your work depends on a constant internet connection, be ready for dropouts because it’s likely to happen. If you’re like me and mostly use the WiFi for emails and homework research/writing, sometimes it’s a good reminder to take a break, stretch your legs, and step outside. Still frustrating, though.

IMPORTANT NOTE: I’ve only come here to use their public (haha) WiFi and seating and have never rented out one of their private meeting rooms, which I understand come with their own WiFi network only for those in that room, which will probably have less traffic and more reliability. I assume the power outlet accessibility is also better in there, but I’m not sure.

Overall, I’d recommend you come here if you’re in Salt Lake and like good coffee. I love it. 👍🏼

Awesome service, drinks, and latte art! This place also has the most floor space / seating I've ever seen in a coffee shop. Definitely my new go to place when I need a great drink and work space in SLC.