Café Perks in Sanford is the definition of a hidden gem — the kind of place you could drive past a thousand times and never realize it’s there. It’s extremely mom-and-pop, and in the best way possible. The moment you walk in, you can tell it’s a true local establishment where everybody knows everybody. The service was very friendly, warm, and genuine.
I ordered the omelette, and it tasted like something made right at home — simple, hearty, and homemade. This isn’t a five-star, fancy brunch restaurant, so don’t go in expecting that. What you do get is honest, home-cooked food and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like a small-town kitchen.
If you want the comfort of a real home-style breakfast and a place that reminds you of “where the locals eat,” Café Perks is absolutely worth the stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amber Hahn
Country style atmosphere, food and people. Def. Southern food and hospitality. The B&G is AMAZING and I definitely recommend it if you're having a craving 😄. They're closing at the end of the year so won't be around much longer.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dave Reichel
Everything you want in a small town diner. Feels almost the same as it did 20+ years ago with its former name. Go here give them business to keep this gem alive. Side note. Coffee was GOOD. Something I don’t usually expect to find at diners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Farrar
Just terrific. Stopped for breakfast after an early flight into Sanford. We almost drove off because of the look of the building. Glad we didn't. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Service was perfect--friendly enough but not bothersome. It's a must stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
PAm Kline
Excellent biscuits and gravy and a very pleasant waitress! Nice mom and pop diner!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
George Smith
Excellent food and service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelica DuBois
Amazing place for a quick breakfast. Delicious food and happy workers. The only thing that would make it better would be colder AC. Family restaurant that truly cares. I will be returning for more.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Mullen
DANIELLE AND ROB ARE AWESOME FEELS LIKE HOME
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Crosson
Excellent service and food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christine Jenkins
The cook is unsanitary when he cooks,No gloves on hands when he cooks.
Never really been a breakfast person until I discovered Cafe Perks. My parents and I go every time they are in town.
My go to is the Eggs Benedict with home fries. You wouldn’t expect it to be this good at this cozy diner, but I have never had a better order anywhere else.
The staff is friendly, and love to chat. It’s normally busy on the weekends, but the team does a great job at making sure they leave happy.
You have to check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mercedes Rivera
Great place to hang out. Coffee is fantastic and tried the coconut lemonade….it was amazingly delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef
Richard Williams
Well,well,well. Cafe Perks is a home run!!! Got the Super Bowl. Lovely biscuit on bottom with corned beef hash, cheese, eggs with sausage gravy. ? Food was Awesome and the service was spectacular. Thank you !!!
Café Perks in Sanford is the definition of a hidden gem — the kind of place you could drive past a thousand times and never realize it’s there. It’s extremely mom-and-pop, and in the best way possible. The moment you walk in, you can tell it’s a true local establishment where everybody knows everybody. The service was very friendly, warm, and genuine.
I ordered the omelette, and it tasted like something made right at home — simple, hearty, and homemade. This isn’t a five-star, fancy brunch restaurant, so don’t go in expecting that. What you do get is honest, home-cooked food and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like a small-town kitchen.
If you want the comfort of a real home-style breakfast and a place that reminds you of “where the locals eat,” Café Perks is absolutely worth the stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Country style atmosphere, food and people. Def. Southern food and hospitality. The B&G is AMAZING and I definitely recommend it if you're having a craving 😄. They're closing at the end of the year so won't be around much longer.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Everything you want in a small town diner. Feels almost the same as it did 20+ years ago with its former name. Go here give them business to keep this gem alive.
Side note. Coffee was GOOD. Something I don’t usually expect to find at diners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just terrific. Stopped for breakfast after an early flight into Sanford. We almost drove off because of the look of the building. Glad we didn't. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Service was perfect--friendly enough but not bothersome. It's a must stop.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent biscuits and gravy and a very pleasant waitress! Nice mom and pop diner!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent food and service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place for a quick breakfast. Delicious food and happy workers. The only thing that would make it better would be colder AC. Family restaurant that truly cares. I will be returning for more.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
DANIELLE AND ROB ARE AWESOME FEELS LIKE HOME
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service and food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The cook is unsanitary when he cooks,No gloves on hands when he cooks.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Never really been a breakfast person until I discovered Cafe Perks. My parents and I go every time they are in town.
My go to is the Eggs Benedict with home fries. You wouldn’t expect it to be this good at this cozy diner, but I have never had a better order anywhere else.
The staff is friendly, and love to chat. It’s normally busy on the weekends, but the team does a great job at making sure they leave happy.
You have to check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to hang out. Coffee is fantastic and tried the coconut lemonade….it was amazingly delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chef
Well,well,well. Cafe Perks is a home run!!! Got the Super Bowl. Lovely biscuit on bottom with corned beef hash, cheese, eggs with sausage gravy. ? Food was Awesome and the service was spectacular. Thank you !!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's decent. Very old fashioned
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
We had breakfast here when we visited sanford
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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