This place is very expensive and snobby. If you are trying to get morning coffee before work or a place to study this is not the place.Parking: Worse location ever for parking and exit is alley with no safe view to 1st. Try alley the other direction or maybe on to Mangrove through neighbors lot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paige S
After I decided to quit the big corporate coffee shops I finally starting frequenting Bidwell Perk. I work right around the corner, which means I'm in as much as I need a caffeine boost (spoiler: it's often). The customer service is some of the best in the city in my opinion. The coffee is amazing and the prices are quite reasonable and affordable. The atmosphere is very comfortable. I can't recommend it more. I wish I would've started coming sooner, because to be quite honest I don't have any interest in other coffee shops anymore. It should be noted that they have a variety of drinks available that aren't coffee that are equally yummy and the food is worth it.we appreciate you bidwell perk!Vegetarian options: food options without meat available, a variety of dairy free milk alternatives available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen C.
Easy to get big coffee order to go. Friendly staff. Great location! Lively atmosphere with outdoor seating.
Samantha Winkelman
Had coffee with my friend. No food was ordered, just great conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Andie Wharton
Best oatmeal in town. Cup of Comfort (it’s a tea latte) is my favorite but I haven’t had a bad drink yet. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew S.
The Perk has been my go-to spot for 20 years now. Whether I'm meeting up with friends, needing a place outside the house to setup shop and get some work done, or just want to enjoy some coffee and read or get lost in my thoughts for a bit. I first started going to the Perk in 2004 when I was a high school senior and Shelly still owned the place. Over the years I've spent many hours and dollars at the establishment, I've had several friends who did the same as they wrote their grad school theses and dissertations, took meetings for work and generally networked with others who came in. Over all of those years I can say that the best thing about the Perk is it's consistency. You can rely on it to be itself. I'm usually not a "foofy" coffee drinker, but early on in my going there a friend convinced me to try the Godiva Mocha and now every once and while I like to indulge in what's basically a premium hot chocolate with some caffeine for good measure. But all of their drinks are great whether it's a basic black cup of Guatemalan roast or something fancier. Cold, hot, doesn't matter. The food works too, it may not be a full kitchen but that's not why most folks go to coffee shops anyway. There have been a lot of new coffee shops cropping up in Chico from Stoble to Day Camp and a few others, and while they're all kind of neat they've really given me a greater appreciation for the Perk. The Perk really has the best balance of features: good drink and food selection, comfortable and relaxed indoor atmosphere, pleasant patio to sit on year-round, free parking, free and accessible WiFi.
Anthony Peyton P.
Good food, good spot, good help, and, thankfully, no loud music. There are even lots of places to park my bike. The Perk's the best.
Kitty Nikolai
I really enjoyed my breakfast croissant, sandwich, and coffee. Thank you so much! The outdoor patio was quite pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
patrick covert
Absolutely delicious the orange vanilla Chai and the overall vibe was super chill. And there brunch bagels hit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brunch Bagel, Gingerbread Fog and Mocha Latte, To-Go Coffee & Tea
Nice cookies, Texas one my favorite. Coffee Au latte. Excellent place to meet someone and have a chat. Inside or outside is great. Come and try anything. No regrets!Vegetarian options: Quiche with veggiesKid-friendliness: Cookies anyone!Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Cream Latte, Brunch Bagel, Toasted Bagel, Gingersnap, Bagel w Cream Cheese and Expresso Coffee, House Brew Coffee
wayne salo
Best coffee in town. I useta go here and Peet's downtown, but Peet's is covid gone. So 100% best coffee in Chico now.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Shoppe
Manuel Hernandez (Manny)
The cappuccino was amazing as was the attention! Coming back again and again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Coke
Waitstaff are friendly and helpful. I am grateful for their early morning cheer.Everyone is so nice. Comfortable setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bob Thomas
Great election of food and the service was outstanding.
This place is very expensive and snobby. If you are trying to get morning coffee before work or a place to study this is not the place.Parking: Worse location ever for parking and exit is alley with no safe view to 1st. Try alley the other direction or maybe on to Mangrove through neighbors lot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After I decided to quit the big corporate coffee shops I finally starting frequenting Bidwell Perk. I work right around the corner, which means I'm in as much as I need a caffeine boost (spoiler: it's often). The customer service is some of the best in the city in my opinion. The coffee is amazing and the prices are quite reasonable and affordable. The atmosphere is very comfortable. I can't recommend it more. I wish I would've started coming sooner, because to be quite honest I don't have any interest in other coffee shops anymore. It should be noted that they have a variety of drinks available that aren't coffee that are equally yummy and the food is worth it.we appreciate you bidwell perk!Vegetarian options: food options without meat available, a variety of dairy free milk alternatives available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easy to get big coffee order to go. Friendly staff. Great location! Lively atmosphere with outdoor seating.
Had coffee with my friend. No food was ordered, just great conversation.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Best oatmeal in town. Cup of Comfort (it’s a tea latte) is my favorite but I haven’t had a bad drink yet. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Perk has been my go-to spot for 20 years now. Whether I'm meeting up with friends, needing a place outside the house to setup shop and get some work done, or just want to enjoy some coffee and read or get lost in my thoughts for a bit. I first started going to the Perk in 2004 when I was a high school senior and Shelly still owned the place. Over the years I've spent many hours and dollars at the establishment, I've had several friends who did the same as they wrote their grad school theses and dissertations, took meetings for work and generally networked with others who came in. Over all of those years I can say that the best thing about the Perk is it's consistency. You can rely on it to be itself. I'm usually not a "foofy" coffee drinker, but early on in my going there a friend convinced me to try the Godiva Mocha and now every once and while I like to indulge in what's basically a premium hot chocolate with some caffeine for good measure. But all of their drinks are great whether it's a basic black cup of Guatemalan roast or something fancier. Cold, hot, doesn't matter. The food works too, it may not be a full kitchen but that's not why most folks go to coffee shops anyway. There have been a lot of new coffee shops cropping up in Chico from Stoble to Day Camp and a few others, and while they're all kind of neat they've really given me a greater appreciation for the Perk. The Perk really has the best balance of features: good drink and food selection, comfortable and relaxed indoor atmosphere, pleasant patio to sit on year-round, free parking, free and accessible WiFi.
Good food, good spot, good help, and, thankfully, no loud music. There are even lots of places to park my bike. The Perk's the best.
I really enjoyed my breakfast croissant, sandwich, and coffee. Thank you so much! The outdoor patio was quite pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious the orange vanilla Chai and the overall vibe was super chill. And there brunch bagels hit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Brunch Bagel, Gingerbread Fog and Mocha Latte, To-Go Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian options: Pastries and coffee
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Cake, Blueberry Muffin, To-Go Coffee & Tea
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Nice cookies, Texas one my favorite. Coffee Au latte. Excellent place to meet someone and have a chat. Inside or outside is great. Come and try anything. No regrets!Vegetarian options: Quiche with veggiesKid-friendliness: Cookies anyone!Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Cream Latte, Brunch Bagel, Toasted Bagel, Gingersnap, Bagel w Cream Cheese and Expresso Coffee, House Brew Coffee
Best coffee in town. I useta go here and Peet's downtown, but Peet's is covid gone. So 100% best coffee in Chico now.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coffee Shoppe
The cappuccino was amazing as was the attention! Coming back again and again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waitstaff are friendly and helpful. I am grateful for their early morning cheer.Everyone is so nice. Comfortable setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great election of food and the service was outstanding.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5