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    Berkeley Perk Cafe

    4.2 (209 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Vanessa J.

    Came here twice during my stay in Boston, MA! I enjoyed a cappuccino with a chocolate chip cookie on day one and on our second visit I enjoyed a drip coffee , a sausage breakfast sandwich and another delicious chocolate chip cookie. This small business feels like home, employees are kind ans attentive. Overall the space is nice and cozy to sit in while enjoying the busy streets of Boston in the morning:)

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    Eugene C.

    We came here for brunch one morning while in town. It was a cute and quiet little café that's kind of tucked away. The place had a very homey and quaint feel to it. Food was fairly decent. I got the chicken burrito panini, which was fairly good. Service was pretty quick and friendly. I would say the vibe and atmosphere is what makes this place. It has a small town diner vibe in a city if that makes sense.

    Savory Bowl ($8.95: Two eggs scrambled, bacon (skip the bacon), tomatoes, fresh avocado, baby spinach, chives and pepper-jack cheese)
    Sharon A.

    Fantastic food and vibe. Have worked in area for 4 years, went here for the first time yesterday, got an ice coffee. Went back today and had the Savory Bowl, it is fantastic. The staff is very welcoming, the space is super comfortable, all low key but clean and fun. Will definitely be back!

    Juan's Spicy Salmon Sandwich, and Matt's Bagel Sandwich.

    Amazing food!. Was staying at the hotel next door, decided to try before my flight. Ordered the salmon on plain bagel and bacon, egg and cheese on sesame. I was thoroughly impressed. If im ever in the area, this will be my stop! Workers actually care about your satisfaction. Very friendly staff and great environment to catch a bite.

    So good
    Allegra P.

    Shallot mayo. Need I say more? Cozy, frugal, simple, memorable, customizable. It's easier to order in person but online has good selection as well. The service is friendly and fast.

    katie's Katie's Breakfast Bowl

    so delicious, the entire staff are so kind and nice! Jimmy especially made our visit a special experience. an underground, affordable spot that is a must visit!

    Smoked Salmon Sandwich and Sugar Free Hazelnut Latte.  YUMMO!

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    Excellent and very friendly staff! Great menu with some unique items all at a fair price.

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    11 years ago

    Very nice atmosphere and decent prices. amazing caramel iced coffee- highly recommend.

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    11 years ago

    Very nice local breakfast location. If you love scrambled eggs and beagles - this is the place to go. For me the best hot latte in the city!

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    11 years ago

    Great south end cafe friendly staff awesome coffee also the best smoked salmon Bagel at great price

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    Awesome Southend Cafe friendly staff good Latte and pastry the best smoked salmon bagel and omelette with avocado so good

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    9 years ago

    Wonderfully warm cafe. Very generous amount of salmon on my salmon and egg bagel. Delicious. Very friendly service.

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    Great vibe, great coffee, good food. Highly recommend - we ate breakfast here two days in a row. Great staff!

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    Friendly staff and amazing food and coffee. Have become a regular every Saturday morning. Not to mention a great ambiance.

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    10 years ago

    We had a great brunch of omelet-on-bagels at this cafe. The staff is friendly and the vibe is kind of Central Perk.

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    Lots of seating inside --and outside
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    Entry display case with menu boards.
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    Cafe Bonjour is a brunch place in downtown Boston, popular on Instagram for it's quality food and…read morehype. The place does not take reservations and the wait is LONG. However, it's close to Boston Common and the public garden so there's things to do to while you wait. The owner and staff are super nice and friendly. They're cognizant that people wait a long time to eat at their establishment and treat you with kindness when you're inside. It is very cramped and the tables are close together, but the rustic feeling makes it a great place to catch up with 1 or 2 friends. There's a wide variety of breakfast/brunch items, so there's something on the menu for everyone. The kitchen also is good about substitutions. Additionally, the portions are reasonable for the price, especially for the area. Most entrees come with a salad, which was a fun surprise. I got the Signature Scramble and liked the variety in the dish. The eggs did have caramelized onions, which I picked out, but there was a good amount of sauce and flavor on the plate. This place has been on my Boston brunch bucket list, so I'm glad that I've gone. I'd recommend this place to people who appreciate a good meal, but wouldn't take people who are impatient or claustrophobic.

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    This is a cute little cafe with large windows on the storefront. There's a small amount of tables,…read morebar seating, and stadium seating to suit your needs. Wait time was about 15 min, which they tell you as soon as you order. The wait was well worth it. I got a hot hojicha latte and it is one of the best I have tried. It was only after I left that I realized this cafe actually originates from Kyoto. I cannot wait to come back to try more things on the menu the next time I am in Boston. Would recommend this spot to anyone.

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    We stopped at Caffe Vittoria during a food tour and we were lucky that a reservation was made and…read morewe had a table set aside for our group. As we walked in, we were met with the great aroma of coffee and baked goods. The place was very busy and there were a lot of staff moving around and customers having conversations or in line to order take out. We sat in a separate area downstairs and we were the only guests there. It was somewhat dark but it was private and there were bathrooms downstairs. We tried their tiramisu that was one of the bests I've ever tried. We also ordered their pistachio martini that was a super treat as it also had pistachio gelato. Their cappuccino made me want a second one. I am coming back to this place next time that I visit the North End!

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    Old coffee machines
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    Enjoying an Sfogliatella and Cappuccino at the oldest Italian cafe in Boston!! Bellissimo!
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    2nd floor - main floor with the cashier.
    2nd floor - main floor with the cashier.
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