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    Perk!

    4.2 (152 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for working

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    Latté
    Todd C.

    As a latté lover, I appreciate a little more effort on presentation and getting the right velvety foam. This is too bubbly and done in a hurry. The quiche was delicious with sausage and sweet potato!

    Anna H.

    A fun little coffee shop with delicious options! Enjoyed the egg tomato tart. It's small so you may not find a seat but if you're patient, you can snuggle up to the bar area or cute little tables in the front. they have outdoor seating

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    Michele F.

    Today's coffee adventure took me to Perk! What a fun little coffee shop, featuring breakfast, lunch, and baked goods. The barista was super friendly and when I asked him for a suggestion, he recommended a half sweet toffee nut latte. It was nice and hot and not overly sweet. There were several families here, enjoying food and reading books with their kids. It's a great place to relax and enjoy your food and drinks. As it's located in a strip mall, there is ample parking. I'll definitely stop in next time I'm in the area.

    Kristina J.

    Walking into Perk, we were greeted with a bustling and lively coffee shop. I loved the amount of inclusive artwork and items they had around the shop highlighting their commitment to serving a diverse clientele. I was definitely overwhelmed at how busy this place was but definitely felt welcomed. The drink menu was written on a chalkboard behind the cashier which was a bit difficult to understand. Trying this shop for the first time was a difficult experience since I couldn't tell what the drink pairings or options were. If it's your first time going here, I may reccomend reviewing their online ordering system first so you have an idea of what you'd like. Printed laminates of the food menu was available which made it much easier to order. I ended up getting a lavender latte with oat milk and an Oh Henry sandwich! The sandwich was a delicious grilled cheese/turkey with fig jam. The combo of sweet and savory really complimented my latte. I wish the latte was a bit sweeter but overall it had a decent flavor. I think this is a nice place to spend time with a friend, but due to how busy it is not sure if I'd come here to get any work done. I found myself a bit overwhelmed with the amount of people and the difficulty in finding seating. I will definitely be back for another Oh Henry to go though!

    Ashley R.

    I LOVE PERK! From their oatmilk lattes and seasonal specials, to the classic Buford vegan chicken salad. They have plenty of vegan options (even a rotating selection of baked goods and treats) to keep me happy. They have vegan cream cheese and sausage for their bagels too. The staff is always nice and hasn't messed my order up yet! It's so cute in here. The decor is funky and really gives "small town coffee shop" vibes.

    Breakfast Sandwich
    Lisa G.

    I definitely love the idea of this coffee shop. It's very eclectic, from the decor, mixed seating, merchandise and food for sale. I was solo today and looking to grab breakfast and relax. I found the seating awkward and a little uncomfortable. I was at a table between two merchandise shelves. The menu is great and prices are very reasonable. I opted for a coffee plus a bagel the "works", with cream cheese, tomatoes, capers and onions and added smoked salmon. It was only $11, including tip. The coffee wasn't quite hitting for me; not sure if they put more than a splash of milk. It was okay, but not a great coffee. The sandwich looked beautiful! It's huge and the onion and tomato were very fresh. It had a little too much cream cheese for me, but I think that's a personal preference and better to not skimp. The flavor was good, but I would have loved for the salmon to pop a little more. I will definitely give it another try. I'm not vegan or gluten free, but they had a huge assortment of items. I enjoyed browsing the local merchandise.

    Over the Garden wall = my fave Halloween watch, and since Emily's drink, Fricken Bats, was on it, I HAD to order it
    Lena M.

    An incredibly charming coffee shop in an area I don't get the chance to explore as often as I like! Great spot to write, get some work done, or meet up with someone. ***LOCATION*** Located in a strip mall in Bon Air on Buford Rd. There is a parking lot out front, so finding parking is very easy here. ***EXPERIENCE*** I love the vibe of this coffee shop. It's so cute. All the baristas who work here feel like a big family and greet you with warm smiling faces. There are nice treats you can pick from and it's very child friendly (there is a play section). The few times I've brought my laptop here, I've enjoyed it. While the drinks are very creative, I haven't found one that I would come back for. The times I've ordered their coffee drinks, the coffee comes out sour. I did get an iced yaupon drink here once when they were doing a special with Project CommuniTea that was cool. ***BATHROOM*** They have all gendered bathrooms and there is a changing table. ***CONCLUSION*** I love the atmosphere and vibe of Perk!

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    Eastie T.

    This cute little coffee shop was a great find for me. Loved the vibe in there and great coffee too. Tried the vegan Raspberry bread, which was perfectly sweetened. The service is great, would surely return back when around town.

    "The works" bagel
    Kyra M.

    Very cute place, friendly staff, community driven vibe. Small and cozy, a nice place for people to send emails or read while waiting for their treats. There is a nice, bright play area in the back corner for people with kiddos- super rare and super appreciated in this area. My only complaint and reason for a missing star is that my orders aren't consistently quality. it's a good place for basic bagel/smears and pastries but the other more complicated items leave room for improvement. With this said, will I return? yes. Would I recommend this place to people near Bon air? absolutely. if you're looking to travel for bagels with more oomf, I'd probably recommend Nate's or lamplighter.

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    9 years ago

    Excellent service, delicious light roast coffee, so many tasty goodies like banana cookies and breakfast tarts!

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    9 years ago

    Awesome pourovers; but would prefer some low carb, high protein options, like almonds or egg whites for instance.

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    Thank you so much Gretchen!

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    Wow! Thanks so much Robert!

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    11 years ago

    I love this place, it has a great feel, great coffee, and food is awesome. Great hidden gem

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    10 years ago

    Outstanding snacks and coffee. Excellent company. Wish the well and look forward to being in the area again

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    11 years ago

    Favorite coffee shop !!!! Coffee is delicious and the kids play area makes it a great place to meet up with other moms

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    11 years ago

    This is a great spot to get some work done while you enjoy a latte and a spanikopita hand pie. I can't wait to go back!

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