Republik Coffee Burbank — Restaurant in Burbank

When we first walked in, the place looked clean and well-maintained. We were served quickly, and the cashier was generally friendly, but no one offered any additional recommendations or suggestions. To the left of the cashier, there was a small display case with croissants, pastries, and sandwiches. However, the case was quite small, and everything inside looked somewhat dried out, as if it had been sitting there for too long.

We decided to sit outside. The outdoor waiter was not particularly friendly—there were no smiles, no greetings, and no one checked on the guests to see if they were satisfied. The service felt indifferent.

We ordered two ham and cheese croissants, a flat white, and an espresso tonic. The drinks were fine—nothing special. The croissant was mediocre but served hot. However, the service sequence was off. They brought the croissant first, even though our drinks weren’t ready yet. It would have made more sense to serve the drinks first and then the food.

Our table was quite dusty and not very clean. We didn’t ask for it to be wiped down, but it should have been done before we sat down. When the croissant was served, no one asked if I needed utensils, nor did they say anything polite like “Enjoy your meal.” The croissant was simply placed on the table, with only a basic white napkin underneath it—on a visibly dirty table.

When our drinks finally arrived, we asked for utensils. The waiter brought us two plastic forks and two plastic spoons, again placing them directly on the dirty table. However, we noticed that other guests had proper metal utensils. We had to go back and ask for regular cutlery, which was then brought to us wrapped in a napkin.

The flat white was served in a dirty cup—it had visible stains and watermarks, clearly not washed properly. The espresso tonic was served in a plastic cup, which felt cheap and out of place.

Overall, I was disappointed. Despite the 4.5-star rating, the service, food, and overall experience were underwhelming. No one checked on us, no one asked if we liked our food or drinks, and there was no interest in customer feedback.

The restroom was relatively clean, and the indoor seating area was tidy and fully occupied. However, the dirty tableware, low-quality plastic utensils, and lack of attention to service were major letdowns. No one offered sugar, cinnamon, or syrups, and when I specifically asked if they had sugar-free syrups, they said they didn’t.

Additionally, placing napkins directly on a dirty table is simply unacceptable. There should at least be coasters or trays to maintain hygiene.

I am giving this place 2 out of 5 stars. I was disappointed and wouldn’t recommend it based on...

With the motto “Life is too short to drink bad coffee, our first morning meal in California took us to Republik Coffee on E Palm Avenue in downtown Burbank, right next to the theater and the main shopping area. Upon arrival as first-timers, the establishment’s entrance was set back a bit from the street. The interior was modern, inviting, clean, and bright. It was busy with diners predominantly seated inside on a May gray Friday of Memorial Day holiday. My partner and I found it hard to choose from the many offerings for breakfast on the menu, with a number of vegan options, plus flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, bowls, pastries, prepackaged meals, and a few desserts. We decided on a cappuccino, a sandwich of the day consisting of Mortadella, Irish white cheddar, butter lettuce, cherry tomato, chopped pepperoncini, aloli over baguette, a chicken salad sandwich, and a cinnamon bun. The only downside was that it does get busy, and it can get hard to find a table. So, we sat on bar stools by the entrance. Unfortunately, no one called out for my cappuccino when it was ready, as it had been sitting at the counter for at least 15 minutes, resulting in it being warm and not hot. The sandwich of the day was tasty, but the bread was hard. The chicken salad sandwich had bits of cilantro that were not listed on the ingredients, and my partner had to throw the rest out. They do a good job of making their food look good, but it lacks a lot of things. Unfortunately, we...

London Fog Tea Latte - 5🌟! Ham & Cheese Crossaint - 5🌟!

I was in Burbank to see a movie but I was there early and had time to kill. I wasn't ready for lunch so I looked around for a place to have a light snack. I'm not sure when Republik Coffee opened but it must be fairly recent because I am in the area every couple of months for art fairs, movies and shopping and haven't noticed it before.

I can't recall what was in this space before but Republik Coffee seems like a great fit and I hope they have many successful years ahead of them. It is right next to the theater and the main shopping area of Burbank. Parking is easy to find. There is a large, free parking structure (one of many in Burbank), connected to the plaza where the coffee shop is.

They had London Fog on the menu and if you haven't had one before, you should try it if you like the flavor of Earl grey tea but want to try it in a latte form. It is a delicious, hot beverage. The tea mixed with the frothy milk is tasty and relaxing.

The croissant was incredible. I forgot to ask if they make it in house or source it from a bakery. However they got it, I was very happy with the choice. It felt and tasted like a more upscale savory croissant compared to what you find at most places.

They have indoor and outdoor seating. If you are in the area and want to visit a fun, creative, and high quality coffee shop,...