Went there for lunch with a group of 19. Our server was the best! Excellent food and service. 19 out of 19 great meals! Great menu, prices & service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Shrimp, Sweet Potato Fries, Fish Tacos
Funny Laughs
OK, so here’s the problem I have. The Perk’s Food is halfway decent. I’m not going to lie about that. There’s nothing spectacular or phenomenal about it, but the food is OK. But I have two major grapes about the restaurant and here they are.
My fiancé and I have been ordering takeout from the Perc for a long time. Frankly, in about a year time we spent probably over $1000 there which is literally insane. One of our favorites is the steak tacos. I’m not gonna lie, they’re quite good. Especially if you add some chipotle sauce and their homemade salsa is pretty good most of the time as well as long as it’s not too spicy from time to time.
Here’s the problem. In a small container and far from fill it from the top. They used to be $.50 for an extra little side cup of sauce. For whatever reason, probably because they know they could take advantage of their customers because they keep coming, especially people like us who order lots of sauce, they raised these small little cups filled may be halfway at best to $1.a cup. Now, I can understand given inflation that breathing it maybe $.60 or maybe even $.65… Maybe if they really want to go nuts, $.75 even though I think that’s a bit crazy too. But to raise it 100% of original cost is literally insane. Because when we order the steak tacos, we order about seven additional sauces Between salsa and chipotle. So instead of paying 3.50 for these extra sauces, They’re charging us $7.
Now the real crazy part is… We always order these steak tacos without cheese. But I don’t see any price reduction in the cost of the tacos because they don’t put cheese on them. But if I want extra sauce, I’m paying more and if I want an extra cheese, I’d pay more, but if I don’t want cheese, even though they’re saving products, I’m still paying the same price.
Last but not least, which is one of the most annoying parts… Anytime you call them around 4 PM or after, you have a very good chance of the machine picking up, saying that they are open but not doing takeout orders. So if I want to order takeout, I have to walk into the restaurant, go to the bar place my order and stand there and wait until they hand me my food and I pay for it. That typically takes about 20 minutes or so. But, if I ignore the machine and I press the button that allows me to talk to a person telling them that I’d like to place an order for takeout they tell me they won’t do it and then I have to come in. I tell them I’m literally right outside and it’s cold And I would really rather just take the order over so I don’t have to go out in the cold and in the restaurant for 20 minutes or come back out and wait in my car, and they still won’t do it. So don’t get on the phone and argue with you, but they won’t take your order.
Frankly, I’m really getting tired of prices increasing which I know we all are… But come on… A 100% increased for a little cup of sauce that’s not even filled halfway? If they filled it all the way I need to order two instead of five. But… They want to charge us more and give us less. And they don’t even wanna take a takeout order, more than half the time I have to literally go into the restaurant to place my order, still get charged the same large amounts of money for simple things and walk out.
I would actually tip the Takeout people if they actually didn’t rip off their customers. It just doesn’t make any sense. I’d like the food, some of the people are nice, but their prices, especially for some of the small things are astronomical.
And if you want my complete honest opinion… You can get better food up the street at a Country Place and it’s way cheaper.
DHB III
Can't go wrong here. Food is always great and reasonably priced
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evelyn Camburn
Great food at a decent price. Our family loves this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Davey Joe
Good food, comfortable atmosphere, decent prices, everyone liked what they ordered. I heartily recommend The Perk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph DeAngelis
Great food, good prices, place is loud. We drive 40 minutes to eat here. For a casual lunch, this place is great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicholas Basciano
One of the best restaurants food service atmosphere everything above board and food and waitresses and our cooks
The cheese steaks were really good and the service was good. I will definitely stop by again next time I am in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Schatz
This was our 1st visit to The Perk but not for lack of trying! It's about a 1/2 hour drive frome home and on several attempts has been packed with a longer wait than we wanted.
We made it there today for our Holiday Lunch for 2! We timed it later so we could order dinner entrees.
In any case, starting with our apps, Baked Perogies in Garlic Butter and Mozzarella and Spinach Artichoke Dip, we were very pleasantly surprised at the flavor and quality of the food.
We followed up with a very fresh salad and Onion Soup. Already feeling full our huge entrees arrived. My wife had the Maple Salmon which was plentiful and delicious not to mention cooked perfectly.
I went for the Chicken Parm Entree which was HUGE! I took a big part of it home. We also chose to take dessert home, Chocolate Cake and Apple Crumb Pie without the ice cream.
Having grown up in and spending my life in the food business, there was nothing less than top notch quality in our meal! Hot foods were served piping hot and presentation was simple but great. No foo foo garnishes here!!!!
Having come to eat at a time when shifts were changing, both our servers, Jill and Nancy were so pleasent and hospitable!
I took the time to speak with and thank Taylor, the manager on duty, for our great meal and how hospitable Everyone was!
As restaurant insider, the cohesive team, friendly and professional demeanor and the genuine feeling of being a guest was outstanding. It's obvious this team is well trained and are happy to be at work!
Thank you all for a wonderful dinner out! Not to be forgotten but special Kudos to the often forgotten kitchen team! To put it in kitchen terms, "You Rocked It, & Yes, I could Taste the Love"
Thanks again to all! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Mike and Jo Ann Schatz
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Pierogies, French Onion Soup
Great burgers, turkey BLT, turkey rueben (The Rachael). Service was attentive but not hovering. Highly recommend!
Parking: Free parking lot is about 1 block away, street parking is hit or miss
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Samantha Rogan
The food was not good, it was very bland. We also got some waffle ice cream dessert, the waffle had no taste and was also very bland. Everyone was very nice l, but the wait was absolutely ridiculous as well for the quality of the food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Greg Lembo
Awesome service...great food at a great price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Younan “Joe Kamel” Kamel
The first time for me but it will not be the last , the food was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph White
Always love coming to the Perk!! My family and I been coming here for a long time. Everything is good from atmosphere, food, and service.
Went there for lunch with a group of 19. Our server was the best! Excellent food and service. 19 out of 19 great meals! Great menu, prices & service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Coconut Shrimp, Sweet Potato Fries, Fish Tacos
OK, so here’s the problem I have. The Perk’s Food is halfway decent. I’m not going to lie about that. There’s nothing spectacular or phenomenal about it, but the food is OK. But I have two major grapes about the restaurant and here they are.
My fiancé and I have been ordering takeout from the Perc for a long time. Frankly, in about a year time we spent probably over $1000 there which is literally insane. One of our favorites is the steak tacos. I’m not gonna lie, they’re quite good. Especially if you add some chipotle sauce and their homemade salsa is pretty good most of the time as well as long as it’s not too spicy from time to time.
Here’s the problem. In a small container and far from fill it from the top. They used to be $.50 for an extra little side cup of sauce. For whatever reason, probably because they know they could take advantage of their customers because they keep coming, especially people like us who order lots of sauce, they raised these small little cups filled may be halfway at best to $1.a cup. Now, I can understand given inflation that breathing it maybe $.60 or maybe even $.65… Maybe if they really want to go nuts, $.75 even though I think that’s a bit crazy too. But to raise it 100% of original cost is literally insane. Because when we order the steak tacos, we order about seven additional sauces Between salsa and chipotle. So instead of paying 3.50 for these extra sauces, They’re charging us $7.
Now the real crazy part is… We always order these steak tacos without cheese. But I don’t see any price reduction in the cost of the tacos because they don’t put cheese on them. But if I want extra sauce, I’m paying more and if I want an extra cheese, I’d pay more, but if I don’t want cheese, even though they’re saving products, I’m still paying the same price.
Last but not least, which is one of the most annoying parts… Anytime you call them around 4 PM or after, you have a very good chance of the machine picking up, saying that they are open but not doing takeout orders. So if I want to order takeout, I have to walk into the restaurant, go to the bar place my order and stand there and wait until they hand me my food and I pay for it. That typically takes about 20 minutes or so. But, if I ignore the machine and I press the button that allows me to talk to a person telling them that I’d like to place an order for takeout they tell me they won’t do it and then I have to come in. I tell them I’m literally right outside and it’s cold And I would really rather just take the order over so I don’t have to go out in the cold and in the restaurant for 20 minutes or come back out and wait in my car, and they still won’t do it. So don’t get on the phone and argue with you, but they won’t take your order.
Frankly, I’m really getting tired of prices increasing which I know we all are… But come on… A 100% increased for a little cup of sauce that’s not even filled halfway? If they filled it all the way I need to order two instead of five. But… They want to charge us more and give us less. And they don’t even wanna take a takeout order, more than half the time I have to literally go into the restaurant to place my order, still get charged the same large amounts of money for simple things and walk out.
I would actually tip the Takeout people if they actually didn’t rip off their customers. It just doesn’t make any sense. I’d like the food, some of the people are nice, but their prices, especially for some of the small things are astronomical.
And if you want my complete honest opinion… You can get better food up the street at a Country Place and it’s way cheaper.
Can't go wrong here. Food is always great and reasonably priced
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food at a decent price. Our family loves this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, comfortable atmosphere, decent prices, everyone liked what they ordered. I heartily recommend The Perk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, good prices, place is loud. We drive 40 minutes to eat here. For a casual lunch, this place is great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best restaurants food service atmosphere everything above board and food and waitresses and our cooks
Wheelchair accessibility: Parking in lot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Pierogies, French Onion Soup, Chipotle Chicken Wrap, Honey Sriracha Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Carousel Burger and Fries, Coconut Shrimp, Sweet Potato Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, Honey Sriracha Chicken Sandwich, Crab Cake
The cheese steaks were really good and the service was good. I will definitely stop by again next time I am in the area
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our 1st visit to The Perk but not for lack of trying! It's about a 1/2 hour drive frome home and on several attempts has been packed with a longer wait than we wanted.
We made it there today for our Holiday Lunch for 2! We timed it later so we could order dinner entrees.
In any case, starting with our apps, Baked Perogies in Garlic Butter and Mozzarella and Spinach Artichoke Dip, we were very pleasantly surprised at the flavor and quality of the food.
We followed up with a very fresh salad and Onion Soup. Already feeling full our huge entrees arrived. My wife had the Maple Salmon which was plentiful and delicious not to mention cooked perfectly.
I went for the Chicken Parm Entree which was HUGE! I took a big part of it home. We also chose to take dessert home, Chocolate Cake and Apple Crumb Pie without the ice cream.
Having grown up in and spending my life in the food business, there was nothing less than top notch quality in our meal! Hot foods were served piping hot and presentation was simple but great. No foo foo garnishes here!!!!
Having come to eat at a time when shifts were changing, both our servers, Jill and Nancy were so pleasent and hospitable!
I took the time to speak with and thank Taylor, the manager on duty, for our great meal and how hospitable Everyone was!
As restaurant insider, the cohesive team, friendly and professional demeanor and the genuine feeling of being a guest was outstanding. It's obvious this team is well trained and are happy to be at work!
Thank you all for a wonderful dinner out! Not to be forgotten but special Kudos to the often forgotten kitchen team! To put it in kitchen terms, "You Rocked It, & Yes, I could Taste the Love"
Thanks again to all! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Mike and Jo Ann Schatz
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parmesan, Pierogies, French Onion Soup
Always a great place to go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great burgers, turkey BLT, turkey rueben (The Rachael). Service was attentive but not hovering. Highly recommend!
Parking: Free parking lot is about 1 block away, street parking is hit or miss
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chipotle Chicken Wrap
The food was not good, it was very bland. We also got some waffle ice cream dessert, the waffle had no taste and was also very bland. Everyone was very nice l, but the wait was absolutely ridiculous as well for the quality of the food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Awesome service...great food at a great price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The first time for me but it will not be the last , the food was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always love coming to the Perk!! My family and I been coming here for a long time. Everything is good from atmosphere, food, and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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