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PublicUS

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IndependentNamed roasting partner: Velton's CoffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsPublicUSNevada coffee roastersEthiopiaBrazilColombiaIndependentOrigin / region level
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PublicUs is a prominent neighborhood restaurant and coffee bar located in the Fremont East District of downtown Las Vegas. The establishment emphasizes a communal, canteen-style dining experience that pairs specialty coffee with a scratch-made food menu. It is highly regarded for its commitment to quality and its role in fostering the local specialty coffee culture. Founded in 2015 by Kimo Akiona, the venue operates as a daytime-only space that prioritizes social interaction through its open, communal seating design. The brand is noted for its innovative, seasonally rotating menu that blends traditional brunch staples with influences from Akiona's Hawaiian roots, positioning itself as a vital hub in the revitalization of the downtown Las Vegas culinary scene.

Ownership
PublicUs is an independent, family-owned restaurant and coffee bar. It was co-founded by Kimo Akiona, who established the business to bring a community-focused, canteen-style cafe experience to downtown Las Vegas.
Founded
2015
Roasting
Named roasting partner: Velton's Coffee. Other roasting arrangements are unverified.
What it's known for
PublicUs is widely recognized for its canteen-style atmosphere, high-quality specialty coffee program, and a robust brunch menu featuring items like Hawaiian loco moco and house-made sourdough.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Brazil · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand utilizes a blend of coffees from Ethiopia, Brazil, and Colombia for its standard filter coffee offerings. They do not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names for their current coffee menu, focusing instead on regional sourcing.
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Documented physical retailers
PublicUs
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical coffee shop and canteen in Las Vegas where they sell retail bags of their coffee beans.
Physical

I verified that PublicUs sells retail bags of coffee beans at their physical location in Las Vegas, but I could not find an active e-commerce store on their website or third-party platforms for purchasing coffee beans online.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 21, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. I could not verify specific coffee-sourcing countries or formal philanthropy programs, as the brand does not publish these details on their website or in public-facing documentation.

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