Wow!!!! What a great find. I knew it would be exceptional when the proprietor/manager held the door open and greeted us. We opted to sit at the bar because it is always a good place to pick up the vibes of staff and watch preparations. There is an open kitchen for all to see and Perk Up was meticulous. We shared a heavenly cinnamon roll, followed by the best breakfast skillet we have ever eaten. The skillet was accompanied by whole grain toast that was delicious with their proprietary jam. We will hit this spot next time we are in Minneapolis! read more

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Wow! Bloomington our old neighborhood has CHANGED! Ambiance here bright and cheerful. Great vibe - fabulous service! so happy for the area and it's wonderful growth. The bartendress was absolutely brilliant!! She got everyone's beverage in a timely fashion ( I don't know how), all by herself! Very pleasant, very welcoming. Thank you Mary! May you keep being your perky wonderfulness ! E. Sends her love read more

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Wanted some brunch and this place came up during our search so why not. Located inside a strip food/store plaza so there are plenty of parking. It was pretty packed with no close by parking on a Saturday. We were able to get seated right away since it was the end of brunch time. Service was a little slow at first. We had to wait a little before getting water but seems like there wasn't a lot of worker that day. The food came out pretty quick I would say. Chicken waffle: the chicken portion seems a bit smaller than other places we been two. Basically like 2 chicken tenders on top of a waffle and pretty small. Usually we see the chicken cover the whole waffle from other brunch places. Maybe should add another piece of tender to be honest. I believe the eggs came with the order. Tenders weren't as juicy but k did like the waffle. Chicken wrap: your typical chicken wrap with sweet potato on the side. Also nothing much special. Overall an average place for some brunch options that is nearby. I don't recall there being a lot of options compared to other places I've been to but good enough. Would come back to try other things and see. read more

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Delicious breakfast options for our brunch date! I had the croque madame and loved it--crunchy toasted bread layered with plenty of Gruyère, topped with a silky gravy and a soft egg. So good! I'm already plotting a return trip with the girls to try out their Mimosa Flight. The vibe here is just as good as the food. The space is decorated with adorable, modern touches, and the patio was especially gorgeous today with all the colorful flower pots. Service was excellent--our waitress was so friendly, attentive, and helpful. My only disappointment: no espresso drinks on the menu. With a name like Perk Up, I was really expecting a cappuccino or latte option. Still, everything else made for a fantastic brunch spot! read more

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Perk Up Kitchen was the perfect lunch spot today! One of the BIGGEST club sandwiches that I've ever had - and was so yummy. Service was super quick and friendly. I bellied up to the bar as a solo, and it was so nice with a big TV to watch. Looks like they have a full bar too! Gotta come back for a cinnamon roll read more

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After taking advantage of free hotel breakfast for the length of our trip to the wanted a good brunch place to finish the trip with and found Perm Up Kitchen on Yelp. The space is beautiful with a fresh summery Aesthetic. The menu has fresh seasonal rotation of options to satisfy all. They're also in the process of expanding a bit with a future outdoor patio areas which will be a great place for spring and summer brunch outings. I got the breakfast sandwich with the bread swapped for their house made focaccia. The sandwich was flavor packed with the pesto and turkey sausage. The bread was light fluffy and had the perfect toast on the inner sections. If you're considering the sandwich I must suggest the bread swap for an amazing sandwich that will be crave worthy! Staff were amazing and everything was quick even with a full house! Will absolutely book mark this for a return trip! read more

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Perk Up Kitchen has that cozy, family-friendly feel that makes you want to sit and stay a while. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I ordered the chicken and waffle, fried chicken tenders on a cornbread waffle, topped with spicy honey and honey butter, served with two eggs any style. Yes, and thank you. While my chicken was a little on the dry side, the flavor still came through, and that spicy honey helped tie it all together. I'd definitely order it again. The cornbread waffle was a standout... comforting, flavorful, and just the right touch of sweetness. Friendly service, good food, and a great vibe. I'll be back. read more

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What a fun, bright and happy place to have breakfast. The menu offers great variety and is super yummy! The A La carte menu is spot on!! Service is pleasant. This isn't close to our house but we'll definitely be back. Parking is super easy with a lot right out front. read more

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Easy parking, beautiful dining room, pleasant helpful hosted / server and the food was a great! Had the specials , can't go wrong. Will be back again. read more

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There is a lot to love about this spot. You will find it in a strip mall set deep into Bloomington with plenty of private lot parking. I would never have come here except for an errand that put me out that direction. Now that I know what and where it is, the 15 miles I would need to drive to get to it in the future is totally worth it. It's a bright, modern take on a brunch cafe' with some touches of nostalgia on the walls and the finishing details of the ceiling. Open every day and closed by 2, I love that this husband/wife operation has just about everything made from scratch. Clearly there is a high degree of food integrity here as they work with local purveyors to source great ingredients. They also own their own coffee shop so they serve their own beans that are roasted weekly. While the refillable cup is not cheap ($5), it is definitely a big step above typical diner coffee. There is also a bar here where they have a full menu of interesting brunch cocktails in case it is the kind of day that needs that sort of enhancement. The staff were friendly, helpful and really great about stopping by and conversing with the customers. Clearly they are proud of what they are dishing out and they should be. Everyone in the place seemed like they were in a good mood including the line cooks who were throwing out some outstanding food. I noticed that there were some subtle things suggestive of a nod to Aloha (like guava juice on the beverage list) and found out that the owners just like some Hawaiian taste profiles from a previous vacation visit. I love that they brought this back to the middle of MN. Now, if they would just put a local Hawaiian breakfast special like Spam and Eggs with Rice or Loco Moco on the menu, I would guarantee that I would make the drive there quite often for some of that comfort food from the motherland! Prices here are not cheap but they are also not out of line for what you get. Portions are large and the local sourcing of high-quality ingredients definitely makes you realize that you are getting what you pay for. There are places you will not want to miss a shot at having brunch at if given the chance. This is one of them. read more

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Great breakfast spot! Food was delicious & servers were great. Not a quiet intimate atmosphere and lacks a large selection of hot beverage choices so keep that in mind depending on what you are looking for on a given day! Strip mall location so it is off street parking. read more

I almost don't want to write this review because I don't want this place to become anymore popular than it already is! Alas, I must because this place is amazing. The food is amazing. The service is amazing. It is the perfect little brunch place with both indoor and outdoor seating. It's not a huge place, but I think that's part of the charm. Everyone we interacted with had a genuinely happy demeanor and it certainly was infectious. I know a good flight of any kind so the mimosa flight certainly couldn't be beat. The seasonal menu was something I'll be thinking about for a long time, I'm already looking forward to the next one. Yum! read more

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So Bomb! Bloomington needed something fresh and Perk Up was just it. The sweet options for pancakes and waffles are always my go to. Be sure to get there early as they tend to get busy on the weekends. For good reason tho! read more

Breakfast was fine, if you're in the area. Not sure it's worth traveling much for. We both got the waffle sandwich special. She removed all the sauce stuff, I did not. My bottom waffle quarters were a bit soggy/falling apart. The savory waffle was tasty, and filings were good The place was busy on a Saturday, mid-morning. Our Server was good / efficient, but busy. The place was clean and fairly well spaced out. read more

Our second visit. Friendly owner greeted us. Counter seating today and had Bloody Mary's Spicey($2) up charge. Bright fun interior. Building outdoor seating open air with heaters and blankets- seats 60 out there spot be done. Open kitchen- nice restrooms-clean- friendly staff. Had Frittatas a meal baked in a cast iron skillet, complete with sides of spring mix, light dressing, toast or muffin and potatoes and delicious! Fresh hot coffee in sunshine mugs with free one time coffee. Seats presently about 13 Tables, generally a wait, great service, price each $35. Giant cinnamon rolls and a great menu. Pricey but a nice change and they were packed. Ample parking. They also own West Side Perks. read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Exterior look and website - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Second visit! Parker is a friendly and very efficient server! Love this clever, imaginative menu and options for breakfast cocktails, even a Mimosa flight. It is very busy, which is good, and pretty noisy but we love it! I had Sunday in Itally Frittata this time. Wow. Enjoy the photos. Will definitely return! read more

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Cute brunch spot! We only had time for a bloody mary but would like to come back to try the food! read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Feels like a hidden gem in Bloomington. Came for brunch Saturday at 11:45 and were seated immediately at the corner table by the window. Parking was a bit tough as it's located in a strip mall and shares parking with other businesses. Espresso machine was down, but my friend's cold brew was still delicious. 5/5 Breakfast Poutine - super filling and great blend of flavors and textures with both French fries and breakfast potatoes. Pleasantly surprised at how much eggs and bacon was on top too. 4/5 Croque Madame - Light and hit the spot. I think it would've been better with brioche, rather than just toast but it hit the spot. Side of greens had was perfectly dressed. 5/5 Lemon Ricotta French Toast - tastes just like how it looks. Super rich and delicious 3/5 Chocolate Pancakes - fell kind of flat when compared to the other dishes but was as described. Portion was huge! But just needed something more. Chocolate chips? Strawberries? read more

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This is such a cute gem in Bloomington! We love the relaxed atmosphere, darling decor, good food and great service. My friends and I were able to get seated right away for a Sunday lunch. We enjoyed Bloody Marys, cocktail drinks and yummy brunch and lunch food! We'll definitely be back! read more

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So happy to have such a cute new breakfast spot in the neighborhood! I had been dying to try this new spot since it opened so a friend and I'd decided to visit for a quick brunch. Did you know this used to be a brueggers bagels? With this beautiful revamp, you would never know!! I love the open concept with the open kitchen, the clean white look is always very sleek, and the wood accents are a very nice touch. We chose to sit bar side, and service was wonderful! Both of the women that waited on us were very kind and conversational. Both were very knowledgeable on the menu, drinks, and their pastries. Whenever I go to brunch I have to have an espresso martini. Out of the martinis I have had in the past I would give this one a 3/5. The flavor wasn't bad but the drink kept separating and there was quite a bit of ice in it as well. I also tried their Carmel Apple martini which was delicious! Tasted like a sweet boozy Carmel Apple juice. To start our meal the bartender suggested we try a cinnamon roll. I know it's hard to make a cinnamon roll special, however this one was one of the best I've ever had! She warmed it up nicely and it absolutely melted in your mouth. It was fluffy flavorful and plenty of icing. it also was easily large enough for us two to share. For our main meal we split the breakfast poutine. With this meal you have the option to choose gravy or bearnaise as your sauce. We opted for a traditional gravy poutine. We also requested to do over easy eggs instead of scrambled. This meal was also delicious! I love a good savory breakfast, and even though I'm not often a poutine fan, the mix of sausage, eggs, fries, and gravy, was a huge hit! Overall I think this is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood and can't wait to try move from them! read more

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This restaurant goes into the instagram-able pretty but not necessarily great food category. If only it tasted as good as it looked, cold reheated side potatoes, no butter or jam for the English muffin (an upgrade charge), a frittata cooked at too high of a temp it separated, etc. Nice ambience and fast efficient service, but the high prices deserve food that tastes as good as it looks. read more

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Ahead of visiting town I saw Perk Up Kitchen, and I'm pleased to report our visit introduced locals as well to this sensational restaurant! Our waitress was very friendly and helpful throughout. I had the biscuits and gravy. While it lacked spice (it's likely "Minnesota spicy") the gravy has a LOT of meat. The biscuit is also clearly homemade - it's huge! In addition to that it comes with 2 eggs and very flavorful breakfast potatoes: a ton of food. Other winners were the Parmesan Chicken sandwich (they give you extra sauce), Chicken Wrap, and WSP Chicken Salad sandwich. The interior, even on a cloudy, humid day, was bright and welcoming. With 2 walls of windows, on a sunny day, this place must look really nice. As we look back on our time in town this is the place we remember the most...and wish was out here! read more

Heard nothing but great things about Perk Up Kitchen. Well people were not wrong. It gives you the old time neighborhood diner with a modern day vibe. I sat at the breakfast counter as it was just me. The place was busy and the hostess was friendly. I ordered some coffee and let me tell you it wasn't your typical restaurant coffee. It tasted great and not stall or burnt. The biscuits and gravy were delicious and had the best consistency I have had in a while. I also ordered a side of their Lemon Blueberry ricotta French toast because the last sitting next to me aid it was the best. She wasn't wrong. I'm t had the right amount of sweet and tart. I am not sure I could I've done a full order as I saw it was very generous. The servings were very generous and the service was great. The staff was friendly and seemed to know a few of the people that came in while I was there. It is a smaller place but worth the trip and wait. read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Side of blueberry lemon ricotta French toast and Biscuits and Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

great food and service! in town visiting and needed a quick bite. Very mom and pop with lots of flavor read more

Perk Up Kitchen - breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

This is a great little place. I have been there for breakfast a few times when visiting Minnesota and have found it great each time. I love the fact that they have breakfast specials every day and exciting twists of deviled eggs. They also make a great eggs Benedict. read more

The chicken salad sandwich was unique and tasty. I really appreciated the GF bread. I want to come back to try the GF pancakes. Breakfast is served all day. They have alcohol and mocktails. Very cute place, but smaller so better for small groups. They have a large parking lot. Service was quick and friendly. They gave a QR code so you can pay when ready. read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Chicken salad on gluten free bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

I can't wait to go back and try more food! Stopped after work one day but it was close to closing time so made it quick. It was a small quaint restaurant and they even have a small bar. I had the breakfast poutine with half hollandaise and half gravy! Definitely recommend. read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Breakfast Poutine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Our first time visiting. Came on a Saturday morning and there was a 10-15 minute wait. A little too chilly for the patio yet so we waited for a spot in the main area. It's a small restaurant but they are efficient with their waitlist process (texting when table is ready). Service was friendly but we would have to stop him for drink refills. A felt a little rushed to finish our meal because there was a large party waiting at the door and management checked on us twice to "see how our meal was going". Food was good but nothing stand out. Our table had the Perkarito, frittata, and pancakes. read more

It was a great experience! We went on a Thursday morning but it was MEA week. It's kind friendly the staff is very attentive and comes to check in often! We ordered the kids pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and I think my husband got eggs, potatoes, sausage and gravy. It was all so good! I did get an iced coffee that was a little sweet but that's alright! We have two young kids with us and it was perfect. They are adding on a patio so our son watched the tractors while we waited. It's not loud so it's a great spot to meet up with someone! read more

Fantastic breakfast spot in the south metro. Local owners. Great service. Offered choice of hot sauces. Many gluten free options. Server kept the coffee flowing. Entire restaurant was clean, bright and pleasant (including the restrooms). Good location to get in and out. Outdoor patio opening soon. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Our server Parker was wonderful... Very personable and had a great attitude The restaurant was busy, which is a good sign and the food was good! They didn't have enough seating inside so they accommodated people outside with large heaters and blankets. Way to adapt to a cold and busy Saturday morning! read more

Every time I drove by Perk Up Kitchen, it looked busy, so I was really excited to try it. It did not disappoint! Cute interior, great service, and a tasty meal. The Breakfast Skillet was delicious! Coffee was $5 including refills and jam was extra - worth it to have with the buttery toast. There was a line of people waiting for a table when we left, so this spot is worth visiting early! read more

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4.5 stars everything was wonderful, the staff was friendly. The food was absolutely amazing. I had the chicken and cornbread waffle. The waffle was so fluffy for being corn based. The hot honey was amazing with it. The only complaint was the breakfast potatoes. They were dry, stale and luke warm Almost as if they had been sitting since early morning. read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Chicken and cornbread waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Adorable spot, and amazing food and service! I LOVE that they have outdoor seating. I've been wanting an outdoor breakfast spot in this area for a minute and they pulled through. I got their classic breakfast, and it was delish! Their drip coffee is also lovely. I'll definitely be coming back! I love that it's so close to Hyland, makes it easy to stop by after a workout or ski! read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

We come to the area a lot so we wanted to try this spot out and we absolutely loved it. Food was delicious and perfectly cooked. Mimosas were tasty too! We did sit up in the bar seating because it was a little packed in the general sitting area and we didn't want to be around a lot of people so it worked for us. It is kind of a smaller atmosphere but that didn't bother us. There are many breakfast and lunch items to choose from on the menu. We would like to try some lunch next time. We will definitely be back! read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Cinnamon Roll French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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We met a friend here for Saturday morning brunch, and there was about a 20 minute wait. It ended up being over 40 minutes, and my 1 year old stayed patient enough so we could thankfully still try it. It was worth the long wait. Great fresh coffee, friendly service, super cute atmosphere, and an amazing breakfast! A little more over the normal breakfast budget in my opinion, but it was a nice treat for us. My hubby enjoyed the chicken and cornbread waffle combo and I loved my pesto breakfast sandwich. The kids meal options were perfect for my son as well. My friend had ordered the biscuits and gravy which she said was also really good. If you are in the area then I'd highly recommend this spot. They also have a nice lunch menu, and during the weekdays free coffee. read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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After taking a walk around the mall, wanted to find someplace new for breakfast. Again, a Yelp search did me good! This space is so adorable. Open and bright, I can imagine it's even nicer when it's not negative infinity outside. Our server was so friendly and helpful as well. Our breakfast was fantastic. I got the Perkarito (breakfast burrito) and was able to substitute the meat for turkey sausage. The fact that they serve non-pork breakfast meat here is a huge plus. The burrito was a little messy, but so yummy. The pineapple jalapeño pico was just delicious. Hubs had the lemon ricotta pancakes and, I'll admit, I had some food jealousy going on. Had I been in the mood for something sweet, I would have probably stolen his food. I did steal a bite, though, and those were OMG good. And they are plate-sized and you get 3! I did have my eye on the cinnamon rolls as well, but my belly was just too full. Looked at the lunch menu as well and will definitely make a return trip to try those offerings as well! read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Ordered takeout one day for lunch because I was curious what the food was like since it always looks busy when driving by. I ordered a chicken wrap with sweet potato fries. The wrap was good but nothing crazy special about it. It was a bit expensive. It's a smaller restaurant but they do have a nice patio. I didn't really have much interaction with the staff since I did takeout. I would probably try some of the breakfast items down the line. read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Chicken wrap w/ Sweet potato fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Great breakfast experience. The breakfast poutine and wild rice pancakes were both standout dishes and absolutely worth trying. The atmosphere felt smooth and efficient, like a well-run engine, while still relaxed and welcoming. It is on the pricier side, but the quality of the food and overall experience made it feel worth it. read more

Best breakfast we've ever had. Wife loves the cinnamon bun French toast while I love the blueberry lemon ricotta French toast. Service is exceptional in a bright cheerful location. A great way to start the day read more

Perk Up Kitchen - Cinnamon roll French toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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