If you had asked me to design my the ideal business to take over this spot, I would have come up with the JPH. As a neighbor, I can't tell you how happy I am that they have finally arrived. And if the business they have been doing in this past month is any indication, I'm not alone. I almost don't want to write this Yelp review because I don't want it to get any more crowded!
The Public House is warm and comfortable -- has a great vibe for doing homework or sharing sandwiches. I haven't had a chance to check out the beer selection, but I imagine that this summer the space will turn into somewhere I want to have a drink and catch up with friends.
It's true the coffee takes longer than Starbucks, but that's because they brew each cup to order. Seriously. I didn't even know that was possible. And the barristas (and the owners, who are often behind the country) are more than happy to fill you in on the process and why it makes the coffee taste so good.
(Plus, they put surge protectors into their electrical outlets so now more people can plug in their laptops.)