The People's Coffee

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We were recommended People’s Coffee by Chelsea at From Scratch Restaurant, and we are so glad we came! Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, this beautiful corner lot café has giant windows, plenty of natural light, and great outdoor seating—it’s the kind of space that immediately feels warm and inviting. Victoria greeted my wife and me as soon as we walked in and made us feel right at home. I ordered my usual iced Americano with heavy cream, and my wife tried the seasonal Salted Maple Cinnamon Latte. Both drinks were absolutely fantastic—the Americano was smooth and bold, and the latte was perfectly balanced with just the right touch of sweetness. The ambiance is exactly what you want in a local coffee shop: welcoming, community-focused, and the kind of place you could happily sit for hours working, reading, or just enjoying good conversation. We’ll absolutely be back every time we visit from Pennsylvania. If I could give this spot 6 stars, I would—the coffee and atmosphere are that good. Highly recommend People’s Coffee!

I had such a wonderful experience at this coffee shop! The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming — the perfect spot to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee or catch up with a friend. The drinks are excellent, brewed with care and full of flavor. What really makes this place special, though, is the owner. He is genuinely kind, attentive, and treats every customer like a friend. It’s rare these days to find a business where you feel so appreciated and cared for. His warmth and hospitality create an environment that keeps you wanting to come back. If you’re looking for not only great coffee but also a place that makes you feel at home, this is the spot. Highly recommended!

What a wonderful experience every time I step foot through the door! Love when beautiful baristas make my morning with their skills and charm. My coffee always tastes amazing and the food comes out in great timely manner. Shout out the two baristas working this morning they were awesome!

My favorite coffee shop downtown! We come here almost every weekend. They have the best mochas and non-dairy lattes! Their lox bagel and everything bagel with cream cheese are favorites of ours too. The owner, Omar, is always so welcoming and appreciative of all of his customers. The staff has always been great and above and beyond to make sure you have a good experience. It’s an instant mood booster coming into this atmosphere and I look forward to our trips here weekly!

Simply the best coffee shop in the city. Great coffee and food, all made with an incredible attention to detail. If that wasn't enough, the staff are so friendly and welcoming, I immediately felt like a regular. Cheers to Omar and the team for building a cozy space that lives up to the name!

Such a great coffee shop! The coffee is delicious, the atmosphere is cozy, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming. It’s a perfect spot to relax, catch up with friends, or just enjoy a really good cup of coffee. Definitely one of my favorite places in downtown Salt Lake

I had the most wonderful experience popping into The People’s Coffee for the first time this week. Upon arrival I was greeted by a clean space, pleasant coffee aroma, and extremely kind baristas. The coffee was excellent but the people who serviced me are the reason I’ll be coming back regularly! Highly recommend!

My friend and I stopped by The People’s Coffee while we were in the city, and it was definitely worth it! The drinks and food were delicious (with a good amount of veg and vegan options), our server was friendly and amicable to requests, and the ambience was perfect. TPC is 100% worth a visit, whether you live in Central City or beyond!

My bf and I have been on a mini mission to find the best iced vanilla latte in this area and of the 5 or so we've tried, People's Coffee has been our favorite! We tend to like our coffee a little bit sweeter and have found that they usually do a good job. We've gotten the iced caramel latte as well but found it to be less sweet than the vanilla. Service is quick and friendly, and I love that their location has a lot of natural light with a nice bustling atmosphere. There's also one or two 15 minute parking spots in front in case you're just trying to grab a quick to-go cup without needing to pay for parking!

People Coffee is one of my favorite local spots. I love the colorful, well-designed layout it's got such a good vibe whether you're meeting up with friends or just hanging out solo. The staff is always super nice and helpful, which makes the experience even better. They're always happy to answer questions or help you pick something new to try. The coffee is consistently amazing. You really can't go wrong, but some of my favorites are the white mocha, hazelnut latte, or an iced matcha, all solid choices depending on what you're in the mood for. Also, don't sleep on their breakfast sandwiches--they're fresh, tasty, and the perfect way to start your day.

Got a cold brew and chai latte. Both fine and no surprises. The spicy avocado breakfast sandwich was good and the honey was a nice touch I wouldn't have thought to add myself but there were about 3 red pepper flakes. I wouldn't call it spicy but maybe the hot honey ("hot" is now erased from the board so it's regular honey now) used to help but it is not spicy at all now. The lox bagel was a good balance of everything. Not too much or too little salmon. Although for both of these, I wouldn't call it an everything bagel. It had like 3 things on the bagel, tops.

Corner coffee spot perfect for sitting in or outside and people watching! Very friendly staff and the PSL is one of the BEST I've had this season! Its cinnamony!

Hands down the best iced coffee downtown. I do have to add an extra shot to their drink. Just keep that in mind.

Wonderful service! The restaurant is clean and well decorated. I ordered the iced matcha and the white mocha. Overall great place!

So delicious! We are from out of town and we really enjoy trying local coffee shops. Customer service was really good. The shop is cozy and clean. The white mocha latte was so creamy and delicious. The match was the best we've ever had.

I've been an occasional customer of The People's Coffee since before they moved to 2nd & 2nd. I've only had good experiences & great coffee here! They offer a good variety of drinks, breakfast, and lunch options, plus sell packaged Cafe Ibis coffee. Their mocha & hot chocolate are the best around, but everything else is solid too! They have punch cards to earn a free drink. I'm obsessed with their beautiful & unique floor!

Fantastic shop! Lattes from coffee shops tend to come a bit too milky, but this one did not have that issue. Coffee flavor was nicely strong and lovely. Got a breakfast sandwich here as well which did the job. People here are very friendly and polite, really added to the calm and relaxed feel of the place. Just great. Would come again.

One of my favorite parts about Salt Lake City is all the cute hidden gems of coffee shops we have scattered throughout the city. The People's Coffee has been on my list for a long time, and I was excited to finally check it out. It's a quaint little coffee shop with a handful of tables scattered throughout, and lots of natural lighting. It's apparently also dog friendly inside! There were two people with dogs when we visited earlier this week. Their avocado toast was delicious and topped with pickled onions. Yum! Your choice of white or wheat bread. I got an iced chai and it was really yummy as well. There were some people hanging out, some people working. It's a great little spot!

Best coffeeshop in slc. warm and inviting atmosphere. The space feels both cozy and contemporary, with lots of lighting, comfortable seating, relaxed vibe. Best part of it is the staff that truly make the experience memorable. Every interaction was friendly and genuine, smiles and positive energy. Their attentive service is one of a kind ! When was the last time you got a rose from a coffeeshop on Valentine's Day ? All the coffee, and bite I've tried were great, weekly/monthly specials on both food and coffee. Overall, It's a must visit spot for anyone looking to enjoy a great coffee, delicious bites, and a genuinely friendly environment to hang out, meet my people or study

Cute spot in downtown! A great place to work remote or just vibe. I got a regular latte and it came out quick. Lots of people working remotely here and it's in the middle of downtown next to maverik building

A hotspot in Salt Lake City! I've been a regular here for years now and am always greeted with warmth and kindness. Some of the baristas have become friends of mine and I honestly have not found a better iced white mocha in the whole valley! It's a wonderful spot to work from your laptop, providing views of 2nd & 2nd and bright natural light. Something notable is how impressive their marketing team is! Go follow them on IG to stay up to date with monthly specials and ways to engage with the community.

Finally we found a decent coffee shop in Salt Lake City!!! Few and far between. We walked & walked looking and finally came across this one. It's a super hip clean space with lots & lots of people inside. They also have a small seating area outside with awnings. The staff are super friendly and eager to please. Our coffee and breakfast sandwiches were top notch as was my pastry. I will be returning here.

I love starting my day a few times a week at the People's Coffee. The staff is always welcoming, and the coffee is outstanding-- no watered down commercial stuff here. I can sit down with my laptop, tackle those first emails, crank out a few more, say hello to my neighbors and leave with a smile on my face. Honestly, that experience is worth much more than the price I pay for the coffee.

Perfect in every way - nice staff, great coffee, cozy atmosphere. Even the block it's on is fun and funky. I look forward to coming back the next time I'm in the city

Stopped in for lunch and afternoon pick me up coffee. In addition to breakfast pastries, The People's Coffee also offers savory lunch items, so I tried the turkey avocado panini. The avocado was creamy and the turkey was moist, and the pickled onions added some crunch. The iced americano was okay but the beans are a slightly darker roast than I enjoy. If you like a dark roast, then you'd likely enjoy it. It looked like there may be outdoor seating, but it may have been closed due to the current road construction. Overall 3 stars for the food and coffee and 5 stars for the friendly baristas hence the 4 star overall review. Thanks and keep up the good vibes!

The People's Coffee had good coffee and some pretty good pastries. Our coffee was the perfect temperature for immediate enjoyment. The atmosphere contained unique, vintage decor and an inviting vibe. My critiques are that our pastries were not fully warmed (cold in the center) and they need to use people's names for their orders. There were many people waiting, many getting similar orders, so it created confusion on whose order is whose. It was a good shop to try!

Delicious coffee, friendly service. A little slow on the food for how empty the cafe was but overall great spot will be back!

Located on the corner of 2nd and 2nd (200 E 200 S) in downtown SLC. I went in for a lox bagel today for National Bagel Day. Although they only had Cheddar Jalapeño bagels left, the lox tasted just as good! I enjoyed a cup of Jasmine tea with honey and some cold pressed juice to go (yay for the Charcoal infused juices!). The staff was friendly and helpful, and the place was clean. Really chill place to go do some work or meet up with friends right in downtown. I'm sure I'll be in again. :)

This place has great vibes, delicious drinks, service is always top notch. the best mocha and breakfast bagel in town. Definitely worth checking out.

My favorite coffee place in slc Omar and his staff are welcoming to people and doggies I even got a bag of coffee when I told him we were moving out of state ! Will always visit when back in slc

One of the best coffee shops in SLC. Super friendly staff, excellent coffee, and great seating in a historic downtown building.

I came in to grab a panini on my lunch break. I ordered the Turkey & Pepper to go. When returning to the office, my meal was nothing but a toasted jalapeño and arugula sandwich.

i'd dock a star for the cold (iced?) staff but i guess that's just what the cool coffee shop kids do these days. but i do love that they have (what i presume is local?) art for sale displayed on the wall. may just go back and buy a picture of naked people. but actually genuinely it was beautiful to me- normal bodies celebrated. along with a side of americano drug. haylee is happy

I came to SLC to visit my sister who lives here. She told me to come here for good coffee and food. This place did not disappoint. Besides having fast service the atmosphere is peaceful due to the windows that light the whole place. I have been keeping it basic and I've been getting iced caramel lattes at every coffee shop I go to recently and this was hands down the BEST iced caramel latte I've ever had! I've come back three other times already. I live in Sav GA and no coffee shop could compare to The People's coffee!!! I also got the spicy avocado breakfast it was amazing, unique flavor 10/10 would recommend to any spicy avocado lovers.

Really nice staff good price and quality. Although they don't have a vegan option they made one for me . Will try to come by again.

We had been trouble finding somewhere without a wait & we walk in & it's perfect. They have a booth waiting for us:) The hot chocolate was super yummy & same with our server. They were busy & very popular but they didn't fail to take care of us in good time. This was an awesome choice. The pancakes were huge which I wasn't expecting. I also got biscuits and gravy which was really yummy. I was so fulll!

10/10 drip coffee and espresso drinks with great pastries to pair them with. Ambiance is extremely relaxed with attentive baristas.

I really enjoyed their coffee. I do think they need more menu options as they only had a lot of dairy based options. I think their tea is fab and the coffee was just ok. The vibe is immaculate though!

Great space to work on tasks or chilling with friends. Food and drinks are amazing with great vibes.

Another great option for remote work with a wide variety of drink selections including cold pressed juices which is a nice alternative for those health conscious folks. There are also a variety of yummy baked goods and savory options like a lox bagel that looks delicious. The cafe looks bigger on the outside but there are maybe 10 tables and a high top bar for seating. Service was quick and efficient. The only pitfall is parking can be difficult since there's no designated lot only metered parking although you may be able to park in front since there's construction going on.

Kind assistance with figuring out what little snack to fuel the remainder of my day. Gorgeous puppers hanging out with their dad... Guy next to me was kinda a loud talker on His business call.... Sigh Lemon poppyseed scone was heated up for me = a true treat! Caffe Ibis available ~ I will return...

Visiting SLC for a conference and discovered this gem down the block from our hotel. The service is warm and welcoming and the food is just delicious. A great place to get a little work done or meet a friend and catch up. If I visit SLC again, I will be sure to come back and visit The People's Coffee

A little gem downtown. Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for a latte with my girls. One got a an iced mocha and it was extraordinary and so smooth. The other got a hot chocolate and it was a tasty treat. I hit the blackberry latte. I finished it in about 15 minutes. We'll definitely be back. The barista was so pleasant and was delightful to talk to!

We the people of the downtown area, in order to form a more perfect latte, establish justice for all coffee beans, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common caffeine addicts, promote the general wellbeing, and secure the blessings of the espresso gods to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish the People's Coffee for the downtown area of Salt Lake. The People's Coffee undoubtedly meets the need of the people, people like me, sailorfoodie and also absolutely people not like me. You will find this cafe located in the heart of downtown, literally. From the morning worker bees with their newspaper trying to catch up on the daily stories, to the hipster students with their MacBooks trying to write their last minute papers, to the sailorfoodie with her sidekick coconut trying to get as many pets as possible, the power of the People's Coffee comes from the collective of their diverse consumers. Don't believe me? Go in and give it a try. Order a latte or even two, no judgement here. If you're hungry, no fear they have sammichs and a selection of pastry goods just for you! Grab a window seat with the perfect view to people watch and simply, enjoy. -Sailor out

Super cute coffee shop and reasonably priced breakfast items. The staff was friendly and patient with a new customer. Decor was rustic and cozy.

Pretty good tasting latte's but could come a little hotter. Great service at the register while we were there. Semi easy parking as we stopped on our way over to Emigration canyon to check out Ruth's Diner. Wanted better coffee than what expect from a diner!

Coffee is well-roasted, but their alternative milk options are limited. My husband got a latte, and I got a matcha latte with a little bit of raspberry syrup. Both were very good. They have a very extensive list of flavor syrups! Cafe itself was quite packed for a Sunday, with barely any standing room - definitely a popular spot!

I finally made it to the new location on the corner of second south and I really enjoyed my time here. The space is very bright and inviting with plenty of seating available inside and outside. You'll still see an assortment of artwork on the walls from local artists that's available for purchase. There's also lots of nice lighting, plants, and their signature neon sign is really modern and eye catching. The menu has been expanded to offer more food items that sounded really good, but I was too full from lunch to try anything so maybe next time I will. The baristas were friendly and quick. I had an iced mocha that's made with organic cocoa and was just as tasty as I remember.

Great seating inside, somehow it's usually busy but one can always find a spot to sit and work on a laptop. Free wifi and spots to plug in too. The food options are good and quality is great, from vegetarian to omnivore (I think at least a few vegan friendly bites, like bagels). I really like the drinks here too. There's always a fun monthly drink and food specials, so that's nice. Some seating spots get really cold, if you're by the door or by the vent at the bar seating area. So, watch out for that if you're there to study for the day. Bathroom is a bit eh as well, sufficient though.

I scrumpt here constantly and I could say wholeheartedly that the People's Coffee is positively YUMPTIOUS! Get the caprese panini on wheat, trust me. Everyone here is lovely, food and pastries are amazing, coffee is the best in the state. Vibes are perfect. Get a shirt (do it).

I love People's Coffee! This place has such a local vibe to it and the staff are very nice. Their menu is pretty extensive with food and drinks and I love their iced mocha. The location is also really great (very central in downtown) and there is seating. Definitely check it out!

The People's Coffee was right around the corner from my apartment years ago, and every time I'm in the area, I still look forward to getting the iced mocha. Since their relocation, the space is cute, and the staff is so kind and friendly, and the owner is really welcoming. It has a real local feel, and it's a nice place to just stop by for a quick bite or drink. Not my all-time fav espresso but above average when it comes to coffee in the SLC area.

Sort of non-descript and underwhelming, this coffee shop does what it's intended to do-provides coffee and a small assortment of pastries. No more, no less. It's a minimal atmosphere-with a vibe that almost feels as if the interior decorator got started, then never showed up to complete the job. But that's ok-it's a non-pretentious hangout that lets the people and their personalities step in where the ambience may be a little lacking. The coffee is good and the blueberry muffin hit the spot.

I had one of those mornings where nothing seemed to go right, but as soon as I walked into People Coffee, everything turned around. Sara and Gracie greeted me with such warmth and energy that it immediately lifted my mood. You can really tell they put their hearts into everything they do--especially the coffee! Not only was my drink absolutely perfect, but the kindness and positivity they exuded made my whole day brighter. It's rare to find a place where the baristas make you feel like you've known them forever, and I'm so grateful for that. If you're ever in Salt Lake City, do yourself a favor and visit--Sara and Gracie will make sure you leave with a smile

Me and my daughters stopped here for a quick breakfast before hitting the airport. I loved the location and the cafe vibes were beyond on point! We came on a Tuesday morning around 9:30AM and we're able to find plenty of parking on 200 East. We paid for parking using the ParkSLC app (which is very user friendly and easily accessible). We walked south and headed towards 200 South, the cafe is nested on the corner of 200 East and 200 South. The cafe itself had such beautiful natural light and the artwork hanging was unique and engaging. There was also local artists posting their work, which I adore! This cafe felt very local and neighborhood-y, I loved it. The staff was nice, efficient and warm. They took our order and sent our food/beverages out quickly. I ordered a cold brew and my daughter and I split an Asiago Bagel. The cold brew was deep and full-flavored and the effects were right where they needed to be! The bagel was delicious!! It tasted homemade or around-the-corner-locally-made. My daughter gave me half of her bagel and we ate it in silence!! It was so tasty! This cafe is perfect for Sunday mornings or studying! I could have spent hours in this shop! Loved my experience and will be back for the same feelings and sentiments and vibes!

I've always wanted to pop by here but never made an effort. We were up in Salt Lake for a concert and decided to grad a sandwich at Caputo's and grad a drink here! We came right before closing so we just grads simple drinks- a drip and a chai latte to go so we could chill and eat. They let us stay until we were done chilling . The staff was great :)

Great service, great coffee! Asked if we wanted our lattes more or less sweet and offered a menu of different flavors plus cholula for any breakfast items. Cute interior. My only thing is you'd prob have to pay for parking if you're having to drive and park anywhere close by.