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    4.2 (68 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Dino R.

    Ive had brunch here twice and grabbed a quick coffee another time. Nice quaint space and very cozy, walking distance within my neighborhood. Staff is nice and I havent been disappointed. They dont serve alcohol, but its not the end of the world. I know they now serve dinner, and open later, but I have yet to try. Look forward to it.

    The "Panino" I didn't ask for
    Cynthia A.

    I don't think Perla will ever see me as a customer again. First of all it's a beautiful spot in a cute downtown Main Street. I came here specifically because I was craving a PANINI and saw they had it on their menu. I could tell service was casual as there was only 1 barista & another floater staff so I was not expecting 5 star waiting service however this is the part that was extremely distasteful. My panini came out as a regular sandwich and when I got up to bring that attention to the main staff person she said "oh yea our panini machine is broken, so we call them a PANINO now, ( when she saw the disappointment in my face) "did you want want us to take to the back and try to make it flatter ..." ( I assume this was sarcasm) my thing is why not tell me the machine is broken before I ordered... a panini is fundamentally different than a regular sandwich. That's like ordering a burger and getting a hotdog ... anyways the sandwich was good but service awful. And there's a long wait to be served or ask for anything additional ( like a glass of water ...)

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    Erin B.

    I walked in and the police is absolutely beautiful. It is super cute. They have a great menu that you wouldn't expect and their specials for their coffees are fantastic. The customer service was great everyone's friendly. It's very peaceful in here and the food is beautiful.

    Oat milk latte
    Katarina L.

    This was a great cafe for not only a good coffee and a place to whip out my laptop and get some work done, but also get a bite to eat! It's kind of rare to find both. All the good things about Perla: -A very big coffee & food menu! Everything from omelettes to sandwiches to waffles. I got the Amore panini (it wasn't pressed, so not really a panini, but just a good sandwich) My latte was pretty good as well and served very hot which is a huge plus. -Table service, which is a nice change of pace for a cafe. -Strong wifi! Love that it was totally okay to pull out my laptop and work. A great spot that I am sure I'll return to next time I am in need of a cute cafe in the area.

    Cookie Butter Latte
    Giovanni L.

    What a gem! I was on my way back home from a work trip and I was looking for a coffee shop with the artisan espresso drinks that I love but one that also offered a real meal. I was so happy to have found Perla Coffee on my route home. I had the cookie butter latte and it was one of the best I've ever had. I also had the Savory Croissant and it was a real meal. I was the only one there because it was morning on a week day however there is plenty of seating for multiple guests. The only thing I would say is that the prices are on the higher side but that is how the market is now and there's nothing they can really control. I will definitely be coming back when I am passing through the area.

    Bianca V.

    Heard so many good things about this spot but I was left underwhelmed. I ordered the lavender matcha which tasted like plain milk, no matcha and no lavender flavor. Assuming that the panini was flat and thin, I alsoordered the balkania panini but I was wrong. It was basically thick baguette bread. Service was also a bit slow being there was only two people working but it was pretty busy for a Thursday afternoon. Inside was cute and very picture worthy. Maybe I need order something else when I go back.

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    Rachel O.

    Perla is a friendly lil spot in the main Woodbridge hamlet. We stopped on our way out of town, hoping to find an inventive latte to fuel us for our road trip. They had a tiramisu latte on their menu, & I was immediately sold. I had a seat at the coffee bar while I waited. The interior is bright & cheerful but (personal opinion incoming) a little tacky. Fake flowers everywhere. Good drinks take time & so did our lattes - but they were delicious. The ice to drink ratio was a lil wonky (not enough ice) but the taste & balance was superb. I'd definitely stop by again if I was in the area.

    Door to kitchen , florals and seating
    Esha Z.

    Lovely place - and halal :) We managed to find parking on the street close by around 130pm on Saturday. The place was half full and I love the decor. We were greeted and seated promptly, and after having our order taken I looked around. Can't speak on the bathroom cleanliness or design but I did notice when the door opened they have the florals in there as well. I got a Mediterranean sunset mocktail which was refreshing and not overly sweet nor overly tart. My husband got the tiramisu latte which looked delicious. I got the amore panini (essentially a chicken parm) and I was stuck between that or the La Familia, which I'd want to try next time. The snore was alright, I liked the sauce and my husband and I both enjoyed the bread it came on. My husband got the Balankia sandwich which had beef prosciutto - I loved the roasted red peppers in his! Overall we'd return again :)

    Super cute decor
    Roslynn I.

    I loved my breakfast sandwich! It's really hard to get a good sandwich that i enjoy I'm a little picky. It was so good i need to visit soon. My coffee was amazing!!! The staff were super sweet and i would go back to eat, get coffee, and even get some work done!

    Tiramisu Latte, Shirley Temple, Blue Lagoon
    Bao Y H.

    Beautiful spot right in Woodbridge's downtown. Street parking was not hard to find when we went around 3pm on a Wednesday but I could see it being an issue during the busier times. What we ordered: - Tiramisu Latte with oat milk - Shirley Temple - Blue Lagoon - Pepperoni Bliss - Homemade Marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, turkey pepperoni on a crispy flatbread - Avocado Toast - Sliced avocado on toasted whole-grain bread, topped with perfectly cooked over-easy eggs. Drizzled with organic virgin olive oil and finished with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning - Perlalicious Crepe - Fresh strawberries, ripe bananas, creamy Biscoff sauce & Nutella Everything was tasty, no issues there. Our server seemed new and had to go ask about some things on the menu but that was fine. They did forget one of our items but quickly fixed the issue. I would recommend it to others.

    Savory Sunrise Croissant and French Toast
    Uzma K.

    Delicious breakfast at Perla! Everything tasted really good and fresh. Such a cute spot for a quick but fresh bite. Service was great and ambience is as well. Great place for a cute date, to study (during the week if recommend it for this), or just to have good food. I love that their kitchen in the back is hidden so it looks like just a cafe but they offer delicious food!

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    Jennifer L.

    Atmosphere: 5 Super cute! I love all the floral decor in the cafe and the color theme all matched. Love the wood tone tables and chairs too. The menus could be a little better presented since it's just laminated paper. There are lots of seemingly delicious options on the menu. Love a decorated bathroom! Portion: 5 The portion is just right for me. I felt like my omelette (The Garden) is actually a very well balanced meal with a good amount of protein to veggies to carbs. It kept me full all day! I ordered 2 drinks and they were just about right for the meal. Flavors: 4 I thought the flavors are wonderful specifically without any part of it being overly salty. The potatoes could be a little more crispy and it was a bit dry, but it was well seasoned. The toast had nothing on it, so I'm not sure what the intention of having it was, but I liked that it was perfectly toasted and crunchy. The Blueberry Jewel cocktail was so refreshing! Love the ginger in it since it gave a tiny hint of bite. I was worried about the lemonade in it being too sweet, but it wasn't at all. The crushed blueberries, dried lime and squared ice are such nice details to the drink. The latte was perfectly sweetened. I ordered it with caramel so I didn't have to add additional sweeteners. The amount of caramel in it is just right. Overall, I'd go there again. I would love to have the mocktail again! The waitress was patient and welcoming~ nice vibe there!

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    Tiffany M.

    Happy Monday Adventurers! This place is the perfect addition to downtown Woodbridge. While I am not a fan of the increase and amount of new people in my hometown, I am however excited to see what is being brought commercially. Years ago we had a coffee shop with huge comfy chairs (think Friends), but now it's Main News. But this place is super exciting because of how adorable the flower display is. It's very New York and very on par for welcoming the newer residents. I brought a friend here intending to use the flyer 10% off but completely forgot it at home. They offered honor but I decided to save for a later date. The place is small but it has cute coffee bar seating, front window seating, as well as tables in the rear of the business. I grabbed the Balkania Panini which was soo good and my friend grabbed the Perla Panini which he literally devoured LOL. I also order Mediteranian mocktail(they DO NOT serve alchool), which was refreshing with my meal. The parking can be a pain since it's main but then again go to JC and you'd see worse. I'd say this is theeee perfect spot for brunch with the girls, or morning Zoom sesh for work. Super aestehtically pleasing =]

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