Stopped for our first time visit to cafe. We went for breakfast and liked that it was a really bright and clean cafe. The prices were reasonable for breakfast. $5.99 sausage gravy and biscuits. $1.29 for two eggs added on. $7.98 for 2 pancakes, 3 strips of bacon and 2 eggs. Husband's sausage gravy tasted homemade with lots of sausage chunks. Bacon was crispy as requested. Only food complaint was the pancakes. They were so tough that it was hard to cut them. When I brought it to the servers attention, she told me that was how they make them, that their pancakes are dense, not fluffy. When I said that I could barely cut them, she offered to have them make another batch and they could try cooking them less time. The replacements were a little better but still pretty tough. (Note to cafe: maybe the pancake batter needs refreshed with baking powder or stirred less? This should result in a better pancake.) I opted for the blackberry topping over the Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. Great choice, topping had lots of blackberries. Now for my Tea Rant: Hot tea drinkers will get this. Two things ruin a hot tea experience. First is contaminated water. Water is contaminated when they use containers that previously held coffee, resulting in coffee tasting tea. Perk-cUp Cafe does NOT have contaminated tea water, but they hit on my other hot tea nerve. The second is tea refills. We were charged the same price for both coffee and tea, $1.89 each. Husband got his hot coffee and even a refill pot was placed on the table for his convenience. I got a tea bag and carafe of hot water. When server offered a refill, she wanted to charge me another $1.89 for a second tea bag. What? Husband gets a whole pot of coffee on the table? Coffee is way more expensive than tea. Anyway, she did give me a 2nd tea bag, this time, only because I had a problem with the pancakes. (another note to cafe: Rethink the policy of charging for a 2nd tea bag. Do you charge for refills on pop or iced tea?) End Rant. I like supporting locally owned restaurants and will most likely return for lunch sometime. The menu offered many different sandwiches, salads, and soups. If I went for breakfast though, I would skip the pancakes. read more

Extremely disappointed. Looking forward to breakfast but we're never seated. Called to make reservations for a large group and they said about 15 minutes when we arrived. Not a problem. After nearly 40 minutes, with no updates or communications from the staff we notice another large group arrive. When we inquired about the plan for our group, they said the group who just arrived was before us; supposedly they called just before us! Why couldn't they have told us this when we arrived? Obviously we left; never to return again. Terribly mismanaged restaurant. Too bad, since it looked good. Keep on driving if you see this place. read more

Really nice out of the way place with a great breakfast menu with fresh ingredients and a coffee bar. You might think it is coffee only but good food as well. read more

Our family favorite ...Sunday breakfast buffet is amazing! So much great, hot food. The selection is too much. Lol . Made to order omelettes are perfect! Customer service is outstanding! Kim our server is the best! She is very attentive and caring. read more

PerkUp Café is a great place for a working lunch. It's a large space that offers internet access and a quite place to work. They have a nice variety of breakfast and lunch options and have fabulous homemade desserts. It's defiantly a place worth checking out. I have met both of the sister's that own it and would have to strongly disagree with the prior post. They were very polite and accommodating when I asked to bring a larger group of staff in for a working lunch. They provided great food and service. I would recommend them for your next work function. read more

Second time here and 1st trying the Sunday brunch buffet. We arrived around noon and it was busy, but there appeared to be many open tables so we put our name in thinking it would go fast. About 1/2 later and 25 or so "I'm hungry's" from the kids, our name was called. We told the lady who sat us that we wanted the buffet and she mumbled someone would be with us soon to get our order. Finally after about 5 minutes I sent my wife and kids up to get food and waited to "place our order" for buffets. The waitress came by and was sweet as pie and took our drink order and explained what was on the buffet. Looking around, she was the ONLY waitress who had a smile on her face and looked like she wanted to be alive that day. Onto the food... they have a great spread including made-to-order omelets, fresh waffles, bacon, sausage, french toast, potatoes, biscuits and sausage gravy, fruit, muffins and dessert. The older gentleman who was making the eggs and waffles was amazing and put on a show for my daughter who wanted to go back up for seconds on her omelet. The eggs were fluffy and he didn't skimp on the ingredients. The waffles were to die for and the gravy for the biscuits was very tasty. I didn't care much for the potatoes or bacon/sausage but overall it was a very good meal for $14.95 per person ($6.99 for kids) but the service was just ok. Like I said, we had a great waitress and the omelet guy was friendly, but the greeters, the ladies serving coffee at the front desk and the rest of the wait staff didn't seem to want any part of customers. We may try this again because I love a good, tasty breakfast buffet, but with other options it won't be our go-to place. Yet. read more

I really want to like this place but every time I go there it gets worse and worse with every visit. Recently I went to get breakfast after church and after a 15 minute wait for a table which was expected I noticed other tables were crossed off their "wait list" that came in after us. I get it that they would like to sit 4 people at a 4 person table but I really do not want to wait until one of their little 2 person tables opens up so we can be jammed into it. Once again, I get it... I do not expect to be put at a 6 or 8 person table because that would be weird for 2 people. After being seated we waited 5-10 minutes for a waitress to stop and take our drink order which she brought promptly back but would return to take our breakfast order. Fast forward 25-30 minutes (I eventually put a timer on my phone as I was getting aggravated) another waitress stopped by and told us that there must have been a mix up. We ordered 4 over easy eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and toast. Fast forward a second time for another 30 minutes; we have not been checked on, I ran out of coffee, and the table seated at the same time we were had received their food, ate, and were signing their bill. After the strenuous feat of flagging down the waitress that took our order but was not her table, we asked for a bill for the coffee and told her we were leaving because we had a prior obligation we needed to attend. She seamed very put off that after spending over an hour to attempt to order 4 eggs (only half cooked so it should have been easier), a couple strips of bacon, hashbrowns, and toast; she told us "its fine, don't worry about the coffee bill". And no apology offered. But seriously... This is average breakfast food. 4 eggs, a couple strips of bacon, hashbrowns, and toast??? Why didn't that just take it off of the buffet? We could see giant piles of this in their roasters. But then again it would have been $15 per person if it came from the buffet. This is the first time we have ever walked out of a restaurant without eating. read more

Service overall was very slow. Our waitress seemed anything but happy to be there. Food was delicious though. We ordered omelettes and a stack of pancakes. Very very good. Will definitely give it another try! read more

Looking for an affordable breakfast in Berea that doesn't disappoint on taste? This is your place. We go here often with my dad and step mom and they love it too. Not only is the food a hit, but the service is good too. I I love you how they feature area artists' work on their walls, too. I would have given five stars, but I'm not a huge fan of how the dining area is situated. It's a little crammed in my opinion. read more

The food was OK. Definitely reasonable, cheap prices and large portions. I ordered an omelette and a pancake which were both decent. Unfortunately, the service was not so good. I was greeted by someone who was hesitant to seat me. She informed me that their credit card machine was broken so I had to pay in cash.. No big deal. My server Jen was terrible though. She looked miserable and was sitting down at a table most of the time. She dropped my water off and didn't come back to take my food order. I waited for almost 10 minutes before waving down another server to take my order. Instead of that server coming over, she yelled to someone else "isn't that Jen's table?" And I had to wait until they could get Jen to come back to my table. After I completed my meal, I asked Jen for my check to which she replied "I don't know what I can do about that, our computers are down so I don't know how to get you your check." I waited for over 30 minutes and still had yet to receive my check. Jen hadn't come back to my table since to keep my updated. She has horrible service, horrible personality and a terrible attitude. Don't waste your time here. You can get a better breakfast experience at almost any other breakfast spot. read more

My mother and I stopped here for coffee and a bagel after an early morning appointment and chose the drive-thru, thinking it would be a fairly quick and easy process. We were very wrong. It took literally 30 minutes to receive 2 frappes and 2 bagels. While the service was wonderful and the coffee was great, the wait seemed excessive for our order and the fact that we were the only customers. I plan on stopping back, and hopefully I can give them a better review. read more

Good food but took an hour and half just to get seated and eat breakfast. Service was slow and they were understaffed.

Stop in here today and wished I lived closer, such a wonderful place. Great coffee and delicious food.

This cafe is very spacious, with a nice cozy fire place and great decor. Everything I have tried there has been delicious. I strongly recommend the Three Cheese Panini, and the Spicy Potato Soup (which I wish they would have regularly on the menu!). You can't beat the prices, and I love that you can order breakfast all day every day. read more

My wife and I come here for breakfast frequently. The food is good overall. The eggs are always cooked well, pancakes and baked items are very good, and there is a decent variety of items. The egg bakes are very good as well. However, the service is horrible. Waitresses are arguing in front of you, complaining about how busy they are, and it takes forever to get seated and get your food. Also, it can sometimes be challenging to get a smile out of anyone. It will take 45-1 hour from walking in the door to getting your food. read more

The breakfast choices are fantastic and full of variety. They have a rewards system that actually is rewarding. The service there can sometime be a little inconsistent, but I keep coming back for the food. I'm glad I do, because each time I come the service gets better and better. Another thing I like is when you're near finishing your meal you can ask for a refill of you coffee to go, which they will gladly do at no extra charge. read more

Good food, poor service. I waited 20 or 30 mins before I could give my name. I had to go up to someone working and tell them .. there did not seem to be a hostess yet it said please wait to be seated... everyone waiting seemed to be confused. We were seated in the "added on" room which didn't have any of the decor like the main room. A buffet was going on for a children's birthday party so the atmosphere was not what I hoped. Perhaps I came on an off day. The waitress was nice and I did enjoy my plate of food. read more

We have been going to the cafe since it opened, The food is great, the waitresses are very and know the menu. I love the homemade soups !!

I love Perk Cup Cafe, so glad I found it when I moved to Berea recently. I agree with Bob L. why do customers whine about waiting five minutes, their food is fabulous! We eat here twice a week, so don't miss the giant Pancakes or the Eggs Benedict. Also a great hidden secret are the weekly dinner specials, hats off to the chef! And a special thank you to the server, Kim and the other girls, always friendly and efficient read more

Food was excellent. Service was very sloooow, and place was empty with ample employees. I saw other similar reviews, hopefully ownership can solve this. read more

Tried this place out on a Sunday for their brunch. I loved the variety of food offered, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The staff was very accommodating (I had a baby in tow), offering to carry my diaper bag to table and holding the doors for me as I left. The only thing keeping this from a 5, is the wait was longer than I would tolerate which is a result from a high demand for tables that they just don't have. Hopefully, this is just a growing pain. Nonetheless, I will be back and recommend this to anyone entertaining the idea of trying out. read more

The best breakfast place in the area. We have been coming here since 2011, we bring friends and visitors. First, it's a nice location with lots of parking, in a new plaza next to the train tracks. The restaurant is large, very clean and includes a fireplace with chairs, as well as an outdoor patio. I recently stopped in to have a baker for breakfast. It's a baked breakfast dish, straight out of the oven in a ceramic pot to your table. Eggs, potatoes, and a variety of meats, vegetables and then topped with cheese. I had the VegetaBle baker and it was delicious. It came with rye toast, which was buttered. My wife had pancakes with blackberry brandy. She asked for the side order version as the normal portions are rather large. The side portion included two large pancakes with a warm blackberry sauce that looked and tasted homemade. All costs are very reasonable, my dish was 6.99 my wife's was less than that. As a final perk, when leaving they asked if we wanted another coffee to go. Who has ever done that before? read more

Our first time here. Had to wait about 10 minutes. Sat at a table and told us our server would be there soon . We waited another 10-15 minutes before I asked for a server. The person I asked did take our order and was going to bring us water and coffee, another 12 min goes by and I ask another server for coffee and water. She brought it one minute. Our server brought my hubbies food another 15 min. Eggs undercooked and French toast without syrup and Never brought him his toast. Over charged us for the meal, which she did correct. First and last time there. If you are with a bigger party you get service. A party if 5 who were seated after us,received their food before we did! I do not recommend their buffet. One day we my try another day. Very disappointed. read more

I babysit right near here and have stopped a few times. I absolutely love the perk cup! The raspberry and coffee is just the perfect combination. I prefer it iced but I'm sure it is great either way. Would definitely recommend to any coffee lovers! Also, they have a drive thru which is very convenient!! read more

Coffee was good. Not crazy about the layout. Small cream and coffee center that you can hardly reach and the batista was in a bad mood. Probably will not be going back. read more

This place is so cute! My friend and I went there for brunch. We got the breakfast bakers, which were pretty good. I also got a caramel frappe, which I loved (although, it took a while to make). It took quite some time to get seated because the hostess skipped over our name, but she apologized profusely. Our server, Elissa, was spectacular, but it took a long time to get refills on water. That was my only complaint. read more

Perk- Up is amazing! One of the best breakfast restaurants in town! The service is a little slow, but it's worth the wait.

The food has always been priced reasonable and taste fantastic. Dinner prices could be a little more expensive but the quality makes it worthwhile. read more

I like this place. It has a nice atmosphere, good coffee and great breakfast I haven't been in for lunch yet, but plan on it soon. I have had breakfast there 3 time so far each time it was really good! Food was always hot and had good flavor. The only bad thing I could say is that the service was a bite on the slow side, but they busy each time I was in there. It is nice to see a locally owned small business doing things the right way. read more

We went to this place due to a recommendation from Char at the Park side Barbershop. She mentioned that heir Sunday buffet was great. So we took my Mom with us and the service and food was all excellent. My wife who is a picky person when it comes to food and eating places, had all good comments; WOW surprised me! I thought it was quite good and it surpassed my expectations. We also joined their reward card program, which is free also. We'll be back again as well. They are in the process of enlarging their kitchen and changing the menu soon, so we'll see how the changes stack up. Good Luck and great job! Bill & Julie Brook Park, OH read more

Food is good. Nice soups and deli sides. But service is slow ans disorganized. Wonder why the serving area is open to the dining area instead of hidden behind the wall. Would like better hidden. They really need a good manager to keep tings moving. Servers are friendly. read more

Food was excellent and very well priced. I got two big pancakes, sausage patties, and eggs for about $6. It was a lot of food and it was excellent. It tasted great and I'm excited to come back and try one of their specialty dishes. They definitely nailed the basics. read more

I do like this place and would return again but, noticed a few unpleasant things during my visits. One of the waitresses stood by the waitress station with her hands in her pocket, while the other waitresses were working. Looked very unprofessional. Then I wanted to switch the meat that came with my food to fruit. I didn't like the meat that came with the food. The waitress looked at me strange and said "We don't do substitutions. I guess I can just switch it out for you" the place was nice but they need more people skills! read more

So much more than a coffee cafe. Super friendly staff, nice atmosphere, and great food at a great price. Everything we've ever tried has been delicious! They use top quality ingredients and it shows. Open, clean, and inviting with a fireplace. read more

Don't let the name fool you, this is so much more than a coffee house! This gem is a fantastic restaurant, that also has a coffee house section. The menu is diverse, with breakfast, sandwiches, wraps, through dinner entrées including a braised short rib dinner. Again, not coffee house selections by any stretch of the imagination. There were 4 of us dining this evening, and we all had something different, so we got a nice cross section of samples. All of the food was excellent! I had the bbq ribs with the Dr. Pepper bbq sauce, and they were great. Tasty, and fall of the bone tender. My wife had chicken parm, which was juicy and very flavorful. My friend had the Pork chop dinner, with an apricot chutney served with risotto. The chop was juicy, and the risotto was perfect, which is rare for most restaurants. The side dishes were perfect, i had green beans almondine, and they were prepared perfect. Not just green beans with almonds on them, but actually prepared like a fine dining restaurant would with toasted almonds and sautéed beans. I was impressed. This was my first visit, but our friends have been there several times and have raved about the food each time. The atmosphere is simple and un-assuming, very casual, and family friendly. Because of the high quality of the food, I consider this place an excellent value. (Braised short rib dinner for under $18!) Everything is homemade, and fresh, and you can really taste the difference. Oh, the deserts were equally as good! Did I mention that they serve coffee there also.......... Food Giants rating system; 5* = Freakin' Great. 4* = Really Darn Good. 3* = sure, why not, 2*= it's better than starving, 1* = A hungry homeless person, after one bite, wouldn't eat this, even if you gave it to them for free. (Although you should still offer it to them) No Stars = Ptomaine Tillie's foodborne pathogen Diner. (Yes the P is silent in Ptomaine) Food Quality: ***** Portion Size: ***** Service: *** Menu: **** Uniqueness: *** Atmosphere: *** Cleanliness: ***** Value: ****** Its great to be able to patronize an independent small business, that offers great food at a good value. Please support these types of businesses. read more

If you're looking for a local cozy place to grab some breakfast or coffee this is a great choice. I love the fireplace and kids books available. I go here often with my young kids and a friend. The service is a little slow so I have to keep that in mind when we go there. My kids love all of the breakfast options and I enjoy the warm drinks and variety of food. Be sure to ask your server about the daily specials and find out what bakery item is recommended. read more

Great breakfast place. Very clean, welcoming atmosphere. Everyone seems happy to be there. Amazing food. I ordered multiple plates of eggs, bacon, sausage and French toast. Perk-Cup is a wonderful restaurant. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for both a hearty breakfast or a quick bite to eat. read more

Perk Cup Cafe is run by two sisters who don't have any business experience. After a week and a half of trying to get an answer from them, regarding having a small party at their facility at the end of their business hours, I was gracefully told I could by one of the sisters. I stopped up to the cafe to confirm the date, time, and space needed with this sister. All was set and confirmed. Three days later the other sister called me on the phone and bluntly told me I could not have this party at their cafe. I had to throw away 20 invitations that I had already filled out!!! They wasted 2 weeks of my time. I would never recommend this place for catering or other. Apparently the sister don't communicate well between themselves or their potential customers! Don't waste you time! read more

Went here for breakfast with my family. Extremely SLOW service. We waited over 25 minutes to get our breakfast. On top of that, some of the food was cold, and some of it was very over cooked! Guess they took the extra time to get it right. Needless to say, we will not be going back. The price of the food was also kinda high. read more

This is a hidden Gem! Even living around the corner from this place I had mistaken it as just a coffee shop. Dont get me wrong they have that too. But they offer a full menu breakfast, lunch and dinner...and not just typical cafe food. We first ate at the Sunday Brunch buffet, since then we have had many lunches and dinners. The food is very fresh and flavorful, made from high quality ingredients. The burgers are awesome and I recommend the beer battered haddock....literally the best fish fry I have ever had. My kids love coming there too. Get the word out about this place, its kind of hidden away on such a busy street, but so worth stopping in. PS: This place is very modern and clean, no outdated diner here! read more