- Now takes credit cards! - "Cheers" atmosphere in a coffee shop ... Locals stop by & everyone knows your name ... I'm not a local but always get welcomed like one - $6 (+ tip) great breakfast can not be beat read more

I went in for coffee and sandwiches. I was very pleasantly surprised. The iced coffees were delicious! Starbucks has nothing on this place! I had the best grilled bacon cheese sandwich with aoil! It was seriously delicious!!! The owner was extremely plesasant and welcoming. No snooty vibes... just amazing sandwiches and coffee. Happy suburb customer who will definitely come back to this gem! read more

All the reviews looked great and was excited to come in and try their lunch products. However was caught off guard when looking at the menu and the women at the counter said lunch would not start until noon even though their was a sign stating it started at 11. Ended up getting a bacon egg and cheese on bread which was ok not the most filling thing. But here is the kicker!!! Two minutes after the women turned me away for lunch another customer came in and ordered lunch with no problem!!! Will not be coming back and will not recommend to anyone! read more

I've visited Boston twice in 5 years, both times at the exact same hotel(by accident). Each time we started every day at Berkley Perk. This last time their delicious sandwiches and breakfast bowls really helped our family through a time of loss and grief. I don't know if they knew that so I wanted to thank them. Great food, service and compassion. read more

Stopped in while out of town to get my wife a bagel sandwich and an iced coffee. The older overweight guy working was visibly hungover and annoyed at my presence. I asked for an iced coffee with no ice, so I could add it later. The guy proceeded to lecture me about why he can't do that, but didn't understand I wasn't asking for extra iced coffee just leave the room for ice later. Bagel sandwich was above average but 1 star for service. I don't want to spend $20 buying two coffees an OJ and a bagel sandwich in this economy to get hassled by a hungover barista. Went to friendly toast the next day and enjoyed my meal and service much better. read more

Giving this 5 star because of amazing coffee they have. I miss the coffee and also their breakfast bowl was great. We really enjoyed the place but it has limited number of tables. read more

This is the perfect example of a simple, small town cafe. No frills but exactly what you need. The breakfast sandwiches my boyfriend and I both got were delicious. They also have yummy baked goods. The booths and tables are a little run-down, but in charming way that reminds you of home. Various locals sat inside reading the paper, working on laptops, or stopping in quickly and calling the owner at the counter by name. There is a huge window at the front that lets you cozily look out at the loud Boston street outside. read more

Been in Boston two days and couldn't resist coming back today for their bagel sandwiches....the sesame bagel is to die for! They put so much avocado on the sandwiches it heavenly. They have organic roasted coffee beans and a wide variety of sparkling waters to a yummy fresh blood orange soda that paired super well with my breakfast. I'm hoping to convince he group to come back again tomorrow . read more

Had the tuna melt on 7 grain bread. First off, love that I could get it on 7 grain! Second, the sandwich itself was amazing. However, I'm giving three stars because from where we were sitting (group of 5) we could CLEARLY hear the wait staff talking trash about us.... Not cool. read more

I've tried most every coffee shop in the South End and Back Bay and I must say this place is at the top of the list. Fortunately for me, I can work Berkeley Perk into my walk to work which I seem to do at least four days a week. Aside from them only taking cash, I can't seem to find anything to complain about. They have an amazing hazelnut brew of coffee that I typically get, but the regular coffee is great as well. They also have breakfast sandwiches that have the lowest price tag of any I've found. The ingredients are fresh and their bread is amazing! I've yet to try lunch here, but the menu looks pretty tasty. I'd recommend this place to anyone! read more

Bang....this is the place for a great casual lunch...I was doing some work on the newly renovated Chandler Inn ( check it out ) and having lunch here on a daily basis for the time I worked there ... great , friendly staff and quite personable too. The sandwiches are interesting the selection diverse and the people watching superb. I hadn't been in in a while , but I was in that part of town and had lunch the girls remembered me from last year and the food was just as good...I like consistency! I also like the not so polished look and the not a speck of pretense, just a darn good feel and vibe of this place. Please keep up the good work and I'll see y'all soon..... my next phase at the Chandler starts in March . read more

I like this place. Food: sundries tomatoes and avacado melt sandwich-3.5/5. Beverage: soy latte-4/5. Ambience-4/5.

Perhaps this what passes for a good breakfast in Boston. Equator Coffee is probably its saving grace. The counter fellow didn't smile but looked like his cat just died. Maybe it's the Californian in me but the guy seemed annoyed I was there! I ordered something called an "omelette " . Hysterical. It was missing its ingredients and was thinner than a pancake!! It was also fairly tasteless. The art on the walls was excellent though a sharp contrast to breakfast. read more

This is a great little place for breakfast or lunch. They have a variety of coffee/espresso/tea options for your caffeine pick-me-up and a ton of breakfast and lunch food options. Great bagels, great wraps, great omelets and GREAT customer service. (The grilled chicken/pesto wrap is fantastic!) read more

Mean staff but great food honestly would only go there if needed to have the food. Which was good. Close to downtown didn't try the coffee though read more

OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS PLACE Minus one sassy staff member, the others are Great (especially the owner Jordan and the lovely server, lovingly named "T"). Their omelette specials are not to be missed. just a really cool little cafe that makes you feel right at home, and not the chaos (or prices) of Flour. read more

Great neighborhood place! Saw several of Boston's finest eating which is always a sign it's good food. Guys behind the counter are friendly and fast. Good choice for breakfast or lunch. read more

When I was first looking in this area to buy a place, this was the first meal I had in the area (minus fancy stuff) and it really was the icing on the cake. The spicy Ham and Cheese with Sun-dried tomato Pesto and hots is AMAZING. This morning I had the breakfast version that was layered with fluffy eggs - almost better. Best Vanilla Chai I've ever had. read more

Kind & accommodating staff, lovely food presentation & a perfect cup of coffee in a warm, inviting atmosphere. All at a reasonable price! This place is great! read more

Nice service, breakfast sandwich was ok but the coffee was AWFUL. Maybe their more upscale coffee drinks are better, but I had a simple black cup of coffee and was so bad I threw it away. read more

Holy crap, what a good lunch. I was really surprised to have enjoyed a soup and sandwich so much. Coconut thai soup with rice and chicken, and a turkey and avocado sandwich on really fresh, thick, and seriously good multigrain bread. Plus the service! They were just so nice and friendly and you can just tell that they really care about what they do. Good coffee too. I was recommended this place by my hotel, the Chandler Inn. Wish I had a local place like this in my neighborhood. Cherish it, South End! read more

Love this place! My brother and I were staying at a hotel around the corner (Chandler Inn) and stopped in here for breakfast on our last morning. I got a toasted bagel with cream cheese and a large coffee for $4. Awesome and delicious. You don't find prices like that at a place as nice as this in New York. Great staff. Great location. Damn fine cup of coffee. read more

I am such a fan of Berkeley Perk. It's a great neighborhood coffee shop where I can catch up on my neighborhood news while reading the south end press over my iced tea, which is delicious! I mean, how good can it get...tea + ice, right? I don't know...there's something about it that makes it exceptionally refreshing. It's quaint and homey and any place I can get a good sandwich while enjoying it in a comfortable chair is fine by me. It's not as sceney as some other places in the south end; still, you can tell the people that visit are frequent returners, like myself! read more

Over the years when we were in town I walked by this place many times . Never once I stopped to have a cup of coffee nor having something to eat until very recently. The people were really friendly. The coffee was pretty good. I had a Greek Chicken Wrap. It was reasonable priced and very fresh and tasty. The only negative point, the old sofa although looked very comfortable, did not look very clean. read more

I ordered a black coffee here but when I went to pay with my debit card I was told it was cash only. (there was a very small note stuck on top of the counter saying this) I offered to come back and pay the $2 in cash later but the server said that's ok, she'd just cancel my order and she poured my $2 coffee away... This cruel and unusual behaviour turned a potential win-win into a complete lose-lose If you go here, please deduct $2 from your tip and give it to the person in line behind you read more

Decaf latte good. Cinnamon Walnut bread nice. Wifi (with an avail outlet) nice. Employees jovial. Ambiance: shabby chic. It's difficult to find a coffee shop that plays Every Rose Has A Thorn while you enjoy your coffee. This place delivers. read more

This place is closed on Sunday - why? And I got some attitude when i went back for another honey spiced chai... the guy seemed to not know what it was and looked at me quizzically. I was so disappointed as i really wanted another. Oh well. read more

Berkley Perk has delicious sandwiches and coffee drinks and is a great neighborhood lunch spot. I would stay here all day if I could, except that it doesn't have wi-fi, which is a HUGE bummer, and has contributed to it's demotion from 4 to 3 stars. Also, Berkley Perk only takes cash and for someone who rarely has cash on them... Lets just say I am not at all proud of my decision to go to Starbucks instead, but such is life... read more

Stopped in here real quick for an iced coffee and their California Dreamin' wrap (turkey, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cucumbers). You can choose to get it as a sandwich or a wrap, and you can choose what kind of bread or wrap you'd like. I thought the wrap and coffee were good, and the wrap was only $6.25. I came around lunchtime and it was fairly busy, but nothing absurd. read more

This is a great, low-key neighborhood coffee house. Comfy, eclectic furniture, great music, and some of the BEST coffee around! (They brew Equator Coffee). Ken, the guy who usually runs the show on Saturdays, is a great guy. My only wish is that the sandwiches were a bit more interesting... (maybe throw in a few more adventurous ingredients like goat cheese, caramelized onions, etc.?) But, the EXCELLENT coffee, the warm service, and the comfy atmosphere will always keep me coming back. read more

I stopped by for an iced, soy latte yesterday when I just needed to get out of the office for a bit. The coffee was excellent, very smooth. No one likes the $4+ price tag, but this one might have been worth it. read more

The knowledgeable and friendly staff at the Berkeley Perk can make pretty much any espresso drink you'd like. Its a great space to bring a book to and kill a morning or afternoon. read more

I've been coming here for a couple of months, mostly because places I would prefer to eat at aren't open for business when I head out for work (e.g. Mike and Pattys) or would be detrimental to my health if I ate there every day (e.g. Billys). I usually keep it simple. Some type of coffee, bagel or scone. So the good... the staff is friendly, the coffee is excellent, the bagels are Iggy's and the homemade scones are nice and moist. The bad... service can be slow. There is only one espresso machine and if everyone wants a drink you'll be there for a bit. Cream cheese portions have gotten progressively smaller over the past few months, I'd estimate they put about 1.5 tbsp on the whole bagel, if not less. Overall its decent. My order has only been screwed up once in a few months and if they stopped skimping on the cream cheese I'd stop looking for a place to have breakfast at and come here most mornings. A solid three. read more

This place is wonderful! I had a late lunch here in April 2014. The food was delicious - I had the Tomato and Avocado Melt and the Granny Apple Pie. Great customer service and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. I highly recommend eating here. read more

The employees were very nice and helpful, even though they did completely mess up our fairly simple order. The food was simple and good. Coffee was good one day, overbrewed the other day, but ok in general. The place is very cute, with comfortable booths and armchairs. read more

We happened upon this cafe for bfast this morning as we are staying across the street at Chandler's Studios. Best bagel breakfast sandwich I've ever had...lots of eggs, cheese, avocado, coming out the sides of the huge bagel. Delish latte and very sweet service from the guys behind the counter. Highly recommend!! read more

A great place for breakfast! You have to eat a Merrinda Sandwich when you visit the place with a good hammerhead coffee.

Love this place so so much. "T" is an upbeat staff member who makes my morning instantly positive. This is the kind of place that makes you keep buying a coffee every morning even though it's a money eater and you could just make it at home. I don't come here for the coffee (although it is yummy), I come here for the morning experience. If you're looking for a place to become a "regular" at for the community vibes and happy hellos, come here. If you're passing through and you want a delicious breakfast sandwich and lunch sandwich, indulge here. Lovely staff, delicious high-quality food, adorable inside with some comfy seating. It's small and slightly more expensive than other cafés, but for good reason. read more

I would stay here all day if i could. It's mostly a coffee shop, but it has wonderful sandwiches of all kinds. Cheap prices, delicious sandwiches, quality coffee, and just nice ambience. Any time of day, it's always a good time to drop in. read more

I love this little cafe, the food is delicious and fresh and the servers are friendly. I go here any time I need a quick delicious cup of coffee or sandwich. read more