Our go-to morning spot after a walk for years now. Lafayette Public House nails the coffee shop basics and then some. Plenty of espresso drinks, freshly brewed coffee with cheap refills, and a pastry case that always has something worth grabbing. The breakfast menu holds up too. Avocado smash on sourdough and the farm fresh egg sandwich are both solid picks if you want more than a pastry. The space is the real draw. Indoor seating if you want quiet, plus a big covered patio out back with string lights, wine barrel tables, and heaters for the colder months. It's a pleasant place to sit and talk without feeling rushed. A few tips if you're heading over: get there early for the best seats, and street parking out front is free until 10am. After that you're hunting. Kitchen closes at 2pm, so plan accordingly. I've only ever come for the morning routine, but they've got a full bar with craft cocktails, draft beer from local breweries like Fieldwork and Altamont, and wine by the glass. The evening side is on my list. If you live in the area and don't have a regular coffee spot yet, make this it. read more

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We ordered the smashed avocado toast, including one with scrambled eggs, and everything was delicious. The service was smooth and very efficient. The two young ladies who helped my daughter and me were pleasant, friendly, and helpful apologies that I didn't catch your names! We also ordered a vanilla latte with sugar-free Torani vanilla (the absolute best!) and a matcha. The inside of the café is magnificent, but since it was such a beautiful day, we chose to sit outside, which was just amazing. The seating was very comfortable, and our food was brought out promptly. Thank you for the wonderful service and hospitality. We look forward to visiting again soon! read more

Lafayette Public House - Beautiful Daughter with her Matcha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

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This js a great place to hang out. Servers are nice. It's order at the counter. They do have a small kitchen so don't be in a hurry. Sandwiches were good. They have coffees, and alcoholic beverages read more

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Love this place! Great spot to gather with old friends and maybe meet someone new! Great coffee, drinks, and food! The Bloody Mary saved my Sunday along with some chips and salsa. read more

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This is a fun spot! Plenty of free street parking just a couple of blocks away. If you wanna park out front, it's all metered. We ordered at the window, and grabbed the table outside. It was a perfect fall day, weather was great for brunch! I had the breakfast sandwich. Eggs, cheddar, bacon, tomato on brioche with pepper jelly! It was great! The chips and guac were delicious. The guac tasted very fresh with some queso sprinkled on top! read more

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Really cute place with a great outdoor atmosphere. Perfect place to go and chill with a flavorful latte. My partner had the cold brew coffee and loved it as much as I loved my iced vanilla latte. There's a vast selection of drinks, alcohol, and food which you order at a walk up counter. The service was so nice here and patient as it was our first tim here. I prefer sitting outdoors when it's not too hot but there is some indoor seating. It's the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoor and you can bring your pup! Have not tried the food yet besides a yummy morning bun but will 100% be back to try it. read more

Great place to chat, enjoy a coffee and lots of indoor and outdoor seating! The building looks like a cabin, rather than a downtown coffee shop. Great coffee and espresso drink menu. I tried their seasonal peppermint latte, which was rich and delicious. Comfortable indoor seating, which felt like someone's living room. The spacious outdoor seating has two fireplaces and open after hours. read more

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Cute place and the outdoor seating is bigger than the inside. Unfortunately everything is by a line queue and number, even if sitting at the bar. Drinks were good, unknown on food since didn't order anything to eat. Definitely worth a try though! read more

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Love drinks they offer, besides coffee at the early time. Wow, Love the food they offer (i was looking for) coming from a long commute i have. Thank you...staff read more

Straight gas. The coconut orange latte was too good please order it. My friend got the breakfast burrito and it was delish. We played some cards outside too and it was so pretty sitting outside! Service was super fast! read more

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One of my favorite coffee shops in the Bay. The staff is always super friendly and my love and spoil my dog. Either with treats or a pup cup. My favorite is coming on a rainy day and sitting by a fire pit outside. Favorite menu items are their lattes, avocado toast, and their cookies! Plenty of parking across the street and they have gender neutral bathrooms! read more

Lafayette Public House - My dog waiting for her treat from the window - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

I come here pretty regularly and always enjoy trying their seasonal lattes! You can't go wrong here - I love hanging out inside (cozy in the winter and a strong AC for relief on those hot summer days) but the outdoor area is where Public House really shines. The heaters, fire pits, and garden lights make for such a vibe. Everyone who works here is really friendly and the breakfast options (especially the burrito) are tasty! read more

Breakfast burrito is bomb! Great costumer service. I would definitely recommend to anybody

Hands down one of the coolest restruants in Lafayette in my opinion. The vibe and drinks are spot on. We haven't tried the food yet but we will be back soon. We wanted a quick stop for drinks while our toddler napped in the stroller after our walk. This was such a fun place to sit outside and enjoy a drink. Service was quick and easy. I love going places where you can order quickly and everyone is friendly. Can't wait to come back!! read more

Lafayette Public House - Espresso Martini & Beer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Sticky tables, trash all over , asked for a wet rag to wash table wash told they wipe before getting started - umm, well, I'm sitting here with my order and it's filthy read more

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This is an easy 5-star review. LPH is such a local gem, serving great coffee, pastries and menu items throughout the day. The menu is small-ish, but there are plenty of options to keep everyone happy. Shout out to the breakfast burrito and tacos. They also serve cocktails the entire day - from morning mimosas to delicious handcrafted cocktails in the evening. I love that they always have seasonal beverages on the menu, from coffee to cocktails. I love that they have live music in the spring and summer. I love that the staff is super friendly. One piece of advice: Check their hours before you go! There are certain times of day when they don't serve food, and they also seem to adjust their hours occasionally for various reasons. read more

After my mom's appointment we wanted to grab coffee and we come across this shop We walked in to this coffee shop or "at least that is what I thought" and you could see people seating in the couch working on their computers at the bar a couple drinking beer and the menu was mostly regular drinks like coffee lattes etc, spirits like expresso martini, beer, and more. No much of the options for food probably were arrived after 4pm and it was just like appetizer style We ended up ordering pretzel, and beignets Plenty outdoor space, seems like you can bring your own food order a drink or two and seat outside at least that is what we saw when we walked in Another thing to noticed was appetizer or small bites are like happy hour style. I looked to the lunch menu and it seems to have more variety I will recommend it if you want to do some kind of on the go or small bite and a drink I might try the lunch by coming a bit earlier than we did read more

Lafayette Public House - Pretzel with Dijon mustard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Not recommending for breakfast/brunch Our experience left much to be desired. The only highlight was the lovely outdoor seating and the overall ambiance, which was quite pleasant and inviting. Everything related to food and coffee was a letdown. I tried the avocado toast with egg, which came with a sad side salad. The toast had a very citrus-y guacamole-like spread topped with dry, cold scrambled eggs. Honestly, I'm sure most of you could do better at home. The breakfast sandwich was slightly better than the avocado toast, but still not impressive. The pepper jelly on it was a bit weird and didn't quite work for me. The worst part, though, was the coffee. The baristas seemed inexperienced, the portions were excessively large, and the coffee itself was below mediocre. It was really disappointing, especially for a place that seems to pride itself on a good brunch experience. Overall, despite the nice outdoor seating and ambiance, the food and coffee were such a disappointment that I don't see myself going back. read more

Lafayette Public House - One of the worst avocado toast (or better say guacamole toast). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

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Great spot! The newly renovated inside, is so well appointed for a cozy sit-down with good company, or just with your computer, doing a bit of work. Yummy coffee's, teas, and drinks. Good bites to satiate your cravings, and goes well with that second latte! It's fun to hang out or work at one of the places to sit outside, usually run into nice people and get some chatting or work done while enjoying the vibe of the neighborhood. read more

Lafayette Public House - Work-life balance. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Get the breakfast sandwich - what on earth do they do to those scrambled eggs?! Divine. Avocado toast also good, I just wish they added shallots. The hibiscus mango tea - also legit. I can't wait to go back and test out more food! read more

Stopped here for coffee and a breakfast burrito on the way to SF. I got a lavender oat latte and really enjoyed how much lavender it had. The breakfast burrito was delicious: cheesy and potatoey and everything you could ask for in a breakfast, wrapped up in a tortilla. The outdoor seating area was super cute too. A good amount of people were sitting outside even though it was a bit chilly out. read more

Lafayette Public House - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Came here for lunch recently. This restaurant is super cute! Lafayette Public House is located downtown so be aware that all the parking is metered, even the ones located in the parking lots. I would not try to get away from not paying because I saw a handful of people getting a parking ticket while we ate lunch. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. My friend and I ended up sitting outside because the weather was amazing. I ordered the Avocado Smash and Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea. The Avocado Smash was delicious! It came with a side of salad. I found that the ingredients were very fresh. I would say that the serving is just right. I was able to finish it and was satisfied. The Mango Hibiscus Iced Tea was also delicious but a bit sweet for my taste. The price was also surprisingly decent! I'd come here again if I was in the area. read more

Lafayette Public House - Avocado Smash and Mango Hibiscus Lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Love this spot! They have great food and a variety of drink options (including alcoholic). I personally love going to grab a quick bite and sitting outside. It's super easy to order at the counter and grab a seat. The outdoors area is great vibes and is covered. The staff is very friendly as well. read more

Lafayette Public House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Didn't enjoy my coffee. It tasted watered down which is weird for an almond milk latte. The person that took my order was friendly though. Overall busy coffee shop and plenty of seating inside and outside. read more

Quite a cool spot in Lafayette. Been on the list of places to try for quite a while. Really cool patio with a walk-up order window. Inside is small, but cozy with a bar. Patio has heaters and a decent amount of seating. Draught beer list was good and mimosa was quite tasty. Food was very, very fresh. Had the avocado smash with scrambled eggs and bacon and also the breakfast burrito. Very impressed with the food. Definitely will be back. Patio is also very dog friendly. read more

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Disappointed in the way the service was rude and the food was meh, but the service ruined the ambiance for me.

The spiced matcha latte is so good! Tastes like carrot cake, without being overly sweet, a must try. I was pleasantly surprised. The avocado smash was yummy as well. Stopped by after a hike at the reservoir with the doggo, as they're very dog friendly with lots of outdoor seating. I didn't care too much for their churros that I tried during a previous visit. Service is fast and very friendly, definitely will be coming back! read more

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Coffee was great food even better. It was pretty cold, but we were able to sit outside as they have a nice fire pit and heaters.

I'd agree that this place pretty much is a solid 4 star. Service is number to table and almost every time hasn't really been anything over par. It's pretty much.... Regular can I take your order, ok, take a seat and wait. The food is hit and miss. Breakfast egg sandwich: 4.5/10 great amount of protein (egg) and fat (avocado) bread is bomb but like almost too crunchy painful to eat lol. But i love it. The only thing saving this Sammy was the sweet pepper chili sauce flavor they put on it otherwise it's bland as hell. Breakfast burrito... don't even know what the heck was inside... def needed to eat it with salsa.. not amazing...3/5 Waffles... pretty bomb 5/5 Coffee... meh.... Very burnt flavor for me 3.5/5 Hot chocolate 5/5 for my family. I'll be back. The light fixtures are very expensive high end beautiful lights... not just any string lights... they are gorgeous and provide a very beautiful ambiance for the outside where 95% of the seating is located. It's got a back yard patio vibe. Love it. Come here often and will continue. read more

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Super causal place for brunch and a great outdoor space that allows for dogs! Been here a few times and have always enjoyed the food. The coffee is also excellent and the staff are super friendly. The outside seating is also covered so it's perfect on a nice warm day to still enjoy it! Definitely worth checking out and there tons of other things to do in the area as well. read more

Stopped by for brunch on a Sunday morning after walking around the Lafayette Reservoir. We were happy to see that there was plenty of seating options available outside. We had our baby and dog with us so we loved that Lafayette Public House is family-friendly, casual and fairly quick! The Chicken Bacon Melt and Breakfast Burrito were great. So was the iced coconut orange latte. Got a chocolate chip cookie to eat for later! There are a lot of other menu items that look delicious - we will definitely be back to try! read more

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The sandwich wasn't that bad, but the chicken was pretty dry and the bacon was undercooked as it was still pink and inside of the bread. The bread was over toasted and I could not tell if the bite I was going to take was going to rip the inside of my mouth or not so I had to eat slowly and make sure that I didn't take bigger bites. I had the peanut butter banana smoothie, which is not that bad, but very liquidy. It was more like a very liquidy drink rather than a smoothie read more

Lafayette Public House - Chicken bacon melt - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

5 stars for the breakfast burrito!! Would definitely come back for it. Super hearty and packed with eggs, sausage and other yummy things. Didn't get it with the avocado so will need to try that next time. I saw another review on here for the honey lavender latte and had to take a chance. Typically I avoid lavender-flavored drinks because they end up tasting like bath salts, but took a chance and grabbed the one here. I enjoyed it with whole milk and it was excellent. We also got the churro beignets and farmhouse breakfast sandwich. Beignets were tasty bites, not sure it was worth $8 though. Sandwich was pretty delicious, especially with the sweet pepper jelly, although I would have preferred more bacon. Again, I'd probably go back just to have the breakfast burrito. Amazing vibes inside and out; loved the bar setup inside. It's also clearly a place to crank out work or have meetings in the morning/afternoon. Friendly service too. I agree with most reviews here that the menu is quite limited in terms of food items but they do have quite an assortment of beverages. Will need to come back to try some of the alcoholic beverages too read more

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I would definitely come back here again. I find it a great spot to hang out with friends and family. - The place was very clean inside and out - More outdoor seating than indoors - Has a bathroom - I noticed people studying, doing work with their laptops - Has a very nice cozy feel that made me feel comfortable and relaxed - Serve yourself to a water station with cups, utensils (including plastic utensils), and to-go boxes located straight right when you walk in the door (close to the bathroom) Service - Very friendly, cheerful, took action right away. Food - Waffles: Has a nice crunch, very yummy (5/5) (kinda expensive for just 3 small waffles) - Breakfast Burrito: Super yummy, perfect and warm (5/5) (The plates were SUPER small, unexpected, but I lived with it and nothing was wrong with them. Just didn't expect them not have enough space for the food) Overall, I had a great time and started my day off with a great meal. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Got a latte here one Sunday morning. The environment was quiet . The staff are very friendly and attentive. We ordered salmon benidect, etc ,.it was. Delicious . read more

The outdoor atmosphere draws you in and keeps you there! We enjoyed some drinks and homemade guacamole & chips on a breezy Saturday evening. Such a cute place and everything was tasty! Looking forward to our next visit already read more

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Point number one: The people who served me here today are super nice and I tipped them extra. This is not a review that includes service. This is a review of the problem with Lafayette restaurants. They are way overpriced. This is probably because there isn't enough competition, and this town is tucked away so that it's just a little too far to go to Walnut Creek if you don't have the time. I'm making an example of Lafayette Public House. Just look at the bill I attached. Veggie Melt: $15. It was okay. Good bread, well made. Chips and salsa: $5. This was for borderline stale chips out of a bag, and salsa out of a jar with a little chopped cilantro on top. 5 dollars! Soda: $3.50. This was a refrigerated can of Coke. No glass, no ice. A can, with a straw. $26 for a very basic lunch. The problem is, all other restaurants in the area are charging similar prices for unremarkable food. I imagine rent is high. Inflation is high. But I won't be giving these high-priced restaurants by business again until value is restored. read more

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Came here for casual lunch after we went on a hike nearby. Found paid parking easily across the street! We did some chips and salsa to start with, which were good. The chips are the thicker, crunchy kind. I went with the picnic sandwich which was toasted sourdough with slices of salami, ham etc - it was great! Not crazy sized portion but was pretty full after read more

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The restaurant is cute, clean, service is friendly. We enjoyed the patio area on a sunny day. The latte was delicious but unfortunately my breakfast egg & bacon sandwich was not. The bacon was paper thin and the avocado tasted premade. For the price, I expected thick center cut bacon and fresh avocado. read more

Lafayette Public House - Vanilla almond milk latte & farm fresh egg breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

Grabbed some food to go on a Sunday morning. Great ambiance, so I hoped the food would match that level. Service was sufficient for having gotten something to go. The food ended up with mixed reviews... The chicken melt tasted good, but the chicken "bits", rather than chunks or a breast/thigh, made it seem less substantial. The "avocado" was actually guacamole. The breakfast sandwich on the other hand was a complete disappointment. It looked, felt, and tasted like it was made with no love. The bacon is paper thin and appeared haphazardly placed in the sandwich (I opened it after the first bite to inspect since I tasted none of the flavors I was expecting.) I can forgive a greasy bun if an abundance of bacon is the cause, but it was not. The egg patty is as thick as the bun, yet lacks that eggy taste. Maybe a dash of salt would have livened it up. This review might have received another star if we could have stayed to experience the lovely looking patio... read more

Lafayette Public House - Breakfast sandwich (so much uncovered real egg? estate). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Lafayette, California

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