LOVE this coffee shop! Petoskey needed another coffee shop so badly and you couldn't ask for better coffee, a cooler environment or the nicest staff and owners! I met the owner before they opened and remember how remarkable his friendly personality was, and how I secretly hoped he could make it even though downtown Petoskey is a tough economic environment in the winter and then North Perk opened and followed up on the promise of great coffee and service. My wife and I love to bring our little one in and enjoy a view of the park or duck in for a snuggle in a booth over warm coffee after a photo shoot. They have earned a lifelong customer in me, and I hope the summer flood of tourists keeps them plenty busy! read more

The barista taking my order was so nice and friendly. However, the guy making the drinks acted like he didn't want to be there and went immediately to talking to his friends instead of making sure he used almond milk instead of whole milk (it was fixed). Loved everything else about it and would recommend. read more

Cozy lil joint. Great coffee, great people. Easy in and and out. One of the best americanos I've had in a while.

As of this writing, North Perk is without a doubt the best coffee in Petoskey, MI. The prices are quite low when compared to competitors, but the quality of their coffee and espresso-based drinks are superior. I got the caramel macchiato 3 days in a row, while also trying their muffins, and they were great each time. The baristas know what they're doing, and their customer service was pleasant. The only thing that prevents a 5 star rating is the medium-sized lines that formed each morning, including limited and somewhat crowded seating options, but that could also be due to the people coming up north for the July 4th holiday weekend. read more

Saw this place when I was in town Memorial Day week. Finally made it here when I was here in July. The place had a very steady stream of customers over the hour or so I was here. Granted, it was a chilly, cloudy summer day so not a lot of outdoor things going on. Lot of families in here. Not your sole coffee hipster crowd...several hot chocolate, tea and cider orders. There were three people behind the counter. I was there during the unfortunate time when the bathroom was out of order and someone had to fix the toilet. Neither girl seemed interested -- and can you blame them? The guy went and fixed it. This may be wrong but just like killing bugs, I can do it but I'd rather have a guy do it. But I digress. Good mocha. The asiago bagel toasted was yummy! I'd say 6 four tops, 3-4 two tops and a counter for 3-4. Great that it's right next to Pennsylvania Park so when the weather is better, sitting out there is an option. Big windows so very bright in here even on a cloudy day. Reminds me of House Hunters when the house hunters talk about all of the "natural light" otherwise known as "windows". I digress again. A lot of outlets for your electronics too! Anyhow, if you're downtown and want a nice drink, warm or cold, and perhaps a snack, stop in! read more

Not the best experience. I ordered my drink (a few people ahead of me) and waited almost 20 minutes for a chai latte. It wasn't worth the wait. It was barely cold and was overly sweet. Wouldn't go back. read more

Love! Love! Love it! I'd never had a Cubano shot in a drink; I have fallen in love with The North Perk drink. My favorite coffee in Petoskey! read more

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Best coffee shop in town. The staff is always friendly, have always been wearing masks, and the coffee is great.

We stopped in on open mic night and the place was packed. Grabbed a quick cup of coffee and headed back out because we ha a toddler with us. Would definitely head back again. read more

This coffee shop is strategically located downtown Petoskey, with plenty of space inside. The drink was decent as was the service. However the atmosphere wasn't to my liking. It has a very open concept layout and the music was pretty loud for a coffee shop. However those are personal preferences. It's still a decent shop that many visit daily. read more

A great, locally owned coffee shop. I love this place. Everything's yummy, iced chai, mocha frappe, muffins & bagels. The baristas are always super friendly & accommodating. The music is easy listening & there are plenty of spaces to sit & work. I love spending time here working on classes. read more

This is one of the very few eateries I have ever frequented that does not allow patrons to add a gratuity onto their credit or debit card transaction. Given the frequency of credit and debit cards transactions and ease in which P.OS. machines allow gratuities to be added to their receipt, I would hope that management's decision not to support their employee's ability to increase their compensation might be reconsidered. Not doing so sends a mixed message. read more

Was craving a good cup of coffee. This place hit the spot! Very clean, and fresh. I got the medium roast coffee. It was very smooth and not bitter! Didn't try any of the food but it looks absolutely delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful and there is free wifi and seating outside. It's also super close to the bay. Grab your cup and go walk down by the water! Absolutely coming back here! read more

North Perk Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Petoskey, Michigan

The baristas need a little more training under their belt. I had a simple order, and when it did not come out right, instead of asking what I would like different they saw it to themselves to completely change it. When I asked for half and half I was told they only have vitamin d milk, and then as another barista opened the fridge I saw they did indeed have half and half so they proceeded to pour it in themselves without asking - as now my drink already had vitamin d milk in it. All I asked for was a decaf americano with room for cream and sugar. Their first draft was a very watery americano with milk and then half and half poured in. They then made me a caffe au lait - a coffee with steamed skim milk on it - without asking if I wanted it. I did not want coffee and I don't drink milk. I saw it was a lost cause so I said thank you and threw my coffee out. If you want people with a little more expertise try Dripworks down the street. read more

To start, we are Coffee people. We study and brew coffee often and passionately-(Aeropress,Frenchpress currently) with beans from the best roasters around the country (Heart and Coava from Portland, Four Barrel from Cali, Radio from Texas, Onyx from Washington, Zeal and Lineage from Florida, and our favorite mitten bean?? Madcap from Grand Rapids). We hand grind. We weigh and measure. We love Chemex, V60, and especially Syphon methods. Our local favorites in Northern Mi are Dripworks, Roast n Toast, Blk Mrk (in TC). All of this is to preface my review of Northperk. We stopped in to their new location to finally try them out and see what they do well (hard to not take myself right to Dripworks for a Perfect shot or pourover) but we Love finding new shops and supporting them. The Good- The inside is Beautiful and clean. Nice seating options, good temperature, clean. Music played at nice level. The Bad- they appear to be roasting their own beans and only had one, Dark roasted blend for drip coffee. Im not a fan of burnt and bitter. Asked if they roast and or serve anything lighter and was given a non answer "sometimes, but not currently-depends on whats in the roaster" Ok, ill try a Tea (sense in my experience, if they cannot get black coffee correct without sweeteners then they wont have the SCA knowledge to pull a proper extracted shot). Tried to order 2 different teas off the menu at the register- and they were out of both. The young man at the register, while being polite was also completely uninterested in the conversation and it showed. Sadly, we decided to leave without actually trying anything. Hopefully we can try again some time soon with a bit more variety in their offered roast profiles and varieties of beans. read more

Cute place in downtown Petoskey. Super clean and the atmosphere was nice. However, powdered chai and hot chocolate is lazy and gross. I'm not sure why don't don't get some chocolate sauce and even chai concentrate if they don't want to brew their own. I've just never seen that at any coffee shop ever. It's super cheap of the owners since the chai and hot chocolates are $4-5. Probably would try somewhere else if I am back in town. read more

Stopped into this shop the other day and had a great coffee and soup. They have reasonable prices and good service. I hope they keep this up! read more

I always come here to get my coffee when I'm in downtown. It is usually busy during the season and there is sometimes nowhere to sit. Not as good as Starbucks, but not bad! Caramel Macchiato is good along with the cold brew read more

.really spacious coffee shop, great atmosphere, great for reading (the store was playing classical music), free WI-FI, lots of tables/chairs..I ordered the North Perk, excellent coffee..coffee smells really good..its aroma lingers on my palate even after I am done with my drink....it is not too sweet too (I don't like coffee that is over-sweetened) so I could really taste the coffee itself.. read more

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Great place to stop. Good selection and variety. I had my first Cubano and will have many more. Service is great and quick.

We walked in on their first day, on accident. We were in town to ski and and walked in because it looked welcoming. The staff were friendly, atmosphere was cool, and the chai tea latte was delicious :) read more

Stopped in for a quick coffee. We got the Petoskey Fog and the Iced Chai. Both were delicious and of very high quality. The ambiance was relaxing and comfortable. The barista was extremely knowledgeable and friendly while we made our decisions. Will definitely be back!! read more

Staff accommodating, GREAT WORK SPACE . Comfortable seating. Overlooks park. WiFI.... only downside is they don't do food. They do offer oatmeal though. read more

This place is definitely a good place to go to hang out. They have very friendly staff and we were waited on promptly after we stepped inside. The barista made our drinks fantastically and we were definitely pleased with what we got. They have free wifi. The password is posted so it's not a completely open connection. The only downside is that they close at 5. But it seems like the majority of things close a bit early in Petoskey in December. read more

Really nice shop in downtown Petoskey. Very clean and staff was friendly and helpful. The best part- the coffee was great! We will be sure to stop in again. read more

If you are ever in Petosky Michigan please visit this quaint coffee shop. Not only do they have a warm and cozy atmosphere and great coffee they have stellar staff. After driving a couple hundred miles away I realized I left my diamond rings in the rest room, I foolishly took them off to sample their sugar scrub (which is also awesome) and neglected to put them back on. Once I realized my mistake I emailed the shop and Brittany McNeill contacted me immediately.... she had my rings safe and sound, asked for my address (In Florida) and sent them straight back to me. I was so impressed with her urgency and no questions asked attitude......not to mention the fact that my rings were still there! Thank you Brittany and North Perk.....you made our Vacation! #payitforeward #Northperkcoffee read more

The atmosphere here is just right. The music was great and the employees were pleasant. Our drinks were ok, nothing very special. I had an Americano and I didn't get the heavy hit of espresso flavor I was hoping for. The thing that bothers me about this place is their insistence upon using not one, but TWO paper cups *and* a sleeve for all hot drinks. And there isn't a real cup option. I feel way too guilty about all that trash. read more

As a coffee shop addict and connoisseur, I fell in love with North Perk the first, second, third, fourth, etc. times I visited. Best coffee, best sweets, and even better service. Okay, not to sound over-the-top, but Britt (North Perk's little nugget owner) is the sweetest, cutest barista ever. If I could give this place ten stars, I would. And if I could give Britt ten stars, I'd sneak an extra and give her eleven. read more

This is one of my favorite coffee shops. I love the ambiance, great service, and talented baristas. I've never had a bad/mediocre cup of coffee here, and I love the fresh local bagels that come every day from the local bakery. This is my clean, well-lighted place, and the coffee is, to me, as the brandy was to Hemingway. Comforting. read more

Really nice place to sit and work, great wifi, friendly staff, good coffee. No pressure to move on. Good seating, although it can get busy. Love the music (this morning lots of crooners and standards). read more

As someone who just has never been able to enjoy the taste of coffee (no matter how hard I try!), I was really appreciative of the selection of teas and tea lattes they offer. The Petoskey Fog cannot be beat! read more

Great coffee, very comfortable interior. Best coffee in Petoskey, though they need to expand food offerings, just a bit. But if you're interested in a good cup of coffee, you want to go here, and not to the other well known spot in Petoskey. read more

M&M: Mediocre coffee and minimal breakfast food. Very nice building/atmosphere though.

Skip here and go to dripworks right down the street- it seems to me it's an elevated version of a Starbucks- lots of sugar, creme and syrup- a very american approach to what coffee should not be! read more

Normal type coffee house. No food menu. Website is great , really makes you feel connected with the people behind the business. The chalkboard has really small words and is hard to read for us aging folks. read more

I stopped in today because I've heard nothing but good things about this place. I tried a Carmel Macchiato. The flavor is perfect. Not to sweet. My only disappointment is that I got it to go... The top covered up the perfectly crafted leaf in the foam. Super friendly! Best coffee shop in town. read more

Ordered an Iced Chi and it was very good, but the overall atmosphere left something to be desired. The WiFi went down ( I could have figured out the problem in 5 minutes), the bathroom had no lights and the place was REALLY noisy. Take my advice, get it to go. read more

Wonderful, hot, fresh coffee made with Traverse City Higher Grounds coffee beans and filtered water. The staff is very friendly, fast, and efficient. The espresso is consistently delicious. read more

Best coffee spot in Petoskey. Hands down. Perfect location on the park. The staff is extremely friendly with zero creepy factor.

Friendly service, cute decor, great product. North Perk has my continued business on a day-to-day basis!