great study place, GREAT COFFEE, but meh food, but that’s bc i don’t generally like a lot of vegan stuff and they strongly cater to that demographic, nothing wrong w that jus not super my style
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Iced Latte
Ace
Got a M iced Stormsbrew + pimento egg tart for a little over $10—I used to be a Starbucks frequenter, so I wasn't surprised by the price. But the quality was much higher than a chain store, that's for sure! Both items were really good (though I wish my egg tart had been heated up for longer!). Will definitely be back here when I'm in the area!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica G.
Honestly I thought I already had a review for this spot so I didn't take photos and will update next time. I have to leave some words for this business because it is an absolute joy and is one of the few spots I go back to multiple times. They have a wonderful drink and food menu and above and beyond that they have the most incredible to go items and market that always has some culinary delights. What I will say is that I'm absolutely obsessed with the Buford vegan chicken wrap. It's absolutely to die for and brings me back to the chicken salad I grew up with as a kid. I am 100 percent always full after the first half and just can't stop myself from downing it all. Highly recommend it to vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike. Coffee is always fantastic and I particularly loved the flower bomb special today. A huge pastry case is filled with sweet, savory, and vegan goodies. This place is filled with soul and as a bonus is very LGBTQ+ friendly. Please do yourself a solid and stop by for good vibes and food.
Aleena Shoebrook
Was really excited for this place. ordered the perculator drink and it was just cold brew with cream, zero sweetness, no taste of maple syrup or condensed milk. I got a breakfast sandwich and it was alright. I mean the sausage is so small compared to the bagel, just a really bad ratio. And the egg was just egg white, I wish they told me that.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Jessica T.
A nice neighborhood coffeeshop. There isn't a lot of room but plenty of things to look at while you wait for your order. The bagels aren't as dense as I prefer but a simple everything bagel always hits the spot. They offer several coffee drinks and even vegan pastries.
Kelley S.
I really want to like the place. It's cute, seems like a nice place to grab a coffee or tea and a quick bite, and I love how it seems to be mostly female-run. Today was my second visit and only one part of my order was right on the first try. I ordered a wrap lunchbox with coffee and a brownie and a breakfast sandwich. I didn't get the coffee until after I got the food and had to ask, in addition to having to confirm I wanted a brownie and not cake... for an additional charge. I never got the brownie, I got cake. I got two identical wraps on first attempt and had to ask for the breakfast sandwich. I never got my side of chips. No one should have to ask for their correct order 3-4 times in order to not be shortchanged. On top of all that, the service was very slow. It wasn't very busy inside and they seemed to be well-staffed. I don't think I'll return.
Heather bM
I love perk!!!! The coffee is great, the atmosphere is perfect for meeting friends. The orange scone, divine!Parking: Depending on the time of day parking can be a challenge. There are a number of businesses, a pharmacy, and a restaurant that all share the same lot. And that's good because it shows a demand for the products and services! The spaces themselves are narrow spots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Coffee Cake, Drip Coffee, Cookies
Mark P.
I ordered a soy latte with brown sugar syrup online. Unfortunately I left before trying it because it tastes so bad I can't stomach it - like a burnt raisin. I was definitely excited for my coffee :( maybe it was a one off but I won't be back to find out.
Aya P.
Perk was such a great find! The ambiance is very chill and I have great and productive study sessions there. Table & seating is limited, but haven't had trouble getting a table there. I appreciate the fact that they have gluten free options and the food has been pretty good. Lots of cute small trinkets and food/drink items you can buy in store as well.
Abby Lohr
Stopped by while visiting a friend in Richmond, solely based on Google and yelp reviews. Adding my own to affirm - breakfast bagel was delicious, the bagel itself was super yum and the egg, cheese, and bacon were all great. Made a very satisfying sandwich. Got a vanilla latte and it was also delish. Love a local place, and this delivered.Was very crowded and seating is limited, but we were getting to go
What is love?Is it a loved one caring for us as we give our last dying breath? The eternal wagging of a neutered dog's tail as it dotes on it's master? To that I give a resoundingNO!Love is Perk, Perk is love. Get that in your head.Try their coffee, I think it'll caffeinate you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan Funk
I'm not sure what the hype is about this place. It is not a cozy, relaxing coffee shop you could sit down and relax in. The place is pure chaos. There's stuff everywhere, some for sale, some looked like supply storage for their operations just out and about where customers are. The "children's area" is definitely not somewhere I'd let my child play, again it is crammed into a corner and quite a mess. Everyone raved about the vegan options, but they weren't that good compared to other spots in the area and they charge extra for everything vegan. I got 2 small pastries, an oat milk latte that tasted awful and a bagel w vegan cream cheese. This ran me $20 and the only thing I enjoyed was the bagel. Would not visit again when there are so many better options nearby.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Bagel
Ben Ford
I go go Perk most Saturdays. They have a bagel called the works that I get with smoked salmon that is absolutely delicious. It has capers and red onions and huge tomatoes. That said I absolutely hate ordering from here for a few reasons. #1 it usually takes about 25-30 minutes to get an order for two bagels and two coffees. Not the end of the world but I can usually get a well done steak at a nice restaurant in the same about of time. #2 they have online ordering but it has been turned off most times I have tried it. I thought it could be because they are too busy to accept them at the time but the dozens and dozens of times I’ve gone in there has never been more than three people in line. Seeing that they don’t appear to be busy I’ve tried to do online ordering while in line at the store and it has remained turned off.#3 they will not accept phone take out orders when online ordering is turned off. This one was confusing to me as I’ve never had a restaurant refuse letting me make a takeout order. I tried a few times to see if it was a fluke but it appears to be a policy.#4 30% of the time I order an everything bagel they are out.#5 they don’t give you your order all at once if you order coffee and food unless you order ahead of time online. Not the end of the world but I have to go up twice to the counter to pick up my coffee and then back 20 minutes later to get my bagels. That basically means my wife gets cold coffee when I bring the order home.#6 no delivery options. I probably wouldn’t even know about any of these other relatively small issues if I could just order the food to be delivered.Update 11/11/2023 tried ordering Perk online at 9:35. Online ordering was turned off. Tried calling went straight to voicemail . Ordering Maple street biscuit.Update 11/12/2023 9:41 online ordering is unavailable.11/19/2023 9:47. Online ordering unavailable.
St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
Great breakfast bagels & a fabulous Virginia Fog! Cute
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
aiush basnet
ordered 2 of the same drinks online. i walk in when they are supposed to be ready. barista makes other drinks first then makes one drink at a time. wasting my time.
great study place, GREAT COFFEE, but meh food, but that’s bc i don’t generally like a lot of vegan stuff and they strongly cater to that demographic, nothing wrong w that jus not super my style
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drip Coffee, Iced Latte
Got a M iced Stormsbrew + pimento egg tart for a little over $10—I used to be a Starbucks frequenter, so I wasn't surprised by the price. But the quality was much higher than a chain store, that's for sure! Both items were really good (though I wish my egg tart had been heated up for longer!). Will definitely be back here when I'm in the area!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly I thought I already had a review for this spot so I didn't take photos and will update next time. I have to leave some words for this business because it is an absolute joy and is one of the few spots I go back to multiple times. They have a wonderful drink and food menu and above and beyond that they have the most incredible to go items and market that always has some culinary delights. What I will say is that I'm absolutely obsessed with the Buford vegan chicken wrap. It's absolutely to die for and brings me back to the chicken salad I grew up with as a kid. I am 100 percent always full after the first half and just can't stop myself from downing it all. Highly recommend it to vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike. Coffee is always fantastic and I particularly loved the flower bomb special today. A huge pastry case is filled with sweet, savory, and vegan goodies. This place is filled with soul and as a bonus is very LGBTQ+ friendly. Please do yourself a solid and stop by for good vibes and food.
Was really excited for this place. ordered the perculator drink and it was just cold brew with cream, zero sweetness, no taste of maple syrup or condensed milk. I got a breakfast sandwich and it was alright. I mean the sausage is so small compared to the bagel, just a really bad ratio. And the egg was just egg white, I wish they told me that.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
A nice neighborhood coffeeshop. There isn't a lot of room but plenty of things to look at while you wait for your order. The bagels aren't as dense as I prefer but a simple everything bagel always hits the spot. They offer several coffee drinks and even vegan pastries.
I really want to like the place. It's cute, seems like a nice place to grab a coffee or tea and a quick bite, and I love how it seems to be mostly female-run. Today was my second visit and only one part of my order was right on the first try. I ordered a wrap lunchbox with coffee and a brownie and a breakfast sandwich. I didn't get the coffee until after I got the food and had to ask, in addition to having to confirm I wanted a brownie and not cake... for an additional charge. I never got the brownie, I got cake. I got two identical wraps on first attempt and had to ask for the breakfast sandwich. I never got my side of chips. No one should have to ask for their correct order 3-4 times in order to not be shortchanged. On top of all that, the service was very slow. It wasn't very busy inside and they seemed to be well-staffed. I don't think I'll return.
I love perk!!!! The coffee is great, the atmosphere is perfect for meeting friends. The orange scone, divine!Parking: Depending on the time of day parking can be a challenge. There are a number of businesses, a pharmacy, and a restaurant that all share the same lot. And that's good because it shows a demand for the products and services! The spaces themselves are narrow spots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Coffee Cake, Drip Coffee, Cookies
I ordered a soy latte with brown sugar syrup online. Unfortunately I left before trying it because it tastes so bad I can't stomach it - like a burnt raisin. I was definitely excited for my coffee :( maybe it was a one off but I won't be back to find out.
Perk was such a great find! The ambiance is very chill and I have great and productive study sessions there. Table & seating is limited, but haven't had trouble getting a table there. I appreciate the fact that they have gluten free options and the food has been pretty good. Lots of cute small trinkets and food/drink items you can buy in store as well.
Stopped by while visiting a friend in Richmond, solely based on Google and yelp reviews. Adding my own to affirm - breakfast bagel was delicious, the bagel itself was super yum and the egg, cheese, and bacon were all great. Made a very satisfying sandwich. Got a vanilla latte and it was also delish. Love a local place, and this delivered.Was very crowded and seating is limited, but we were getting to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bagel, Breakfast Sandwich
Restaurantji Recommends
What is love?Is it a loved one caring for us as we give our last dying breath? The eternal wagging of a neutered dog's tail as it dotes on it's master? To that I give a resoundingNO!Love is Perk, Perk is love. Get that in your head.Try their coffee, I think it'll caffeinate you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm not sure what the hype is about this place. It is not a cozy, relaxing coffee shop you could sit down and relax in. The place is pure chaos. There's stuff everywhere, some for sale, some looked like supply storage for their operations just out and about where customers are. The "children's area" is definitely not somewhere I'd let my child play, again it is crammed into a corner and quite a mess. Everyone raved about the vegan options, but they weren't that good compared to other spots in the area and they charge extra for everything vegan. I got 2 small pastries, an oat milk latte that tasted awful and a bagel w vegan cream cheese. This ran me $20 and the only thing I enjoyed was the bagel. Would not visit again when there are so many better options nearby.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Bagel
I go go Perk most Saturdays. They have a bagel called the works that I get with smoked salmon that is absolutely delicious. It has capers and red onions and huge tomatoes. That said I absolutely hate ordering from here for a few reasons. #1 it usually takes about 25-30 minutes to get an order for two bagels and two coffees. Not the end of the world but I can usually get a well done steak at a nice restaurant in the same about of time. #2 they have online ordering but it has been turned off most times I have tried it. I thought it could be because they are too busy to accept them at the time but the dozens and dozens of times I’ve gone in there has never been more than three people in line. Seeing that they don’t appear to be busy I’ve tried to do online ordering while in line at the store and it has remained turned off.#3 they will not accept phone take out orders when online ordering is turned off. This one was confusing to me as I’ve never had a restaurant refuse letting me make a takeout order. I tried a few times to see if it was a fluke but it appears to be a policy.#4 30% of the time I order an everything bagel they are out.#5 they don’t give you your order all at once if you order coffee and food unless you order ahead of time online. Not the end of the world but I have to go up twice to the counter to pick up my coffee and then back 20 minutes later to get my bagels. That basically means my wife gets cold coffee when I bring the order home.#6 no delivery options. I probably wouldn’t even know about any of these other relatively small issues if I could just order the food to be delivered.Update 11/11/2023 tried ordering Perk online at 9:35. Online ordering was turned off. Tried calling went straight to voicemail . Ordering Maple street biscuit.Update 11/12/2023 9:41 online ordering is unavailable.11/19/2023 9:47. Online ordering unavailable.
Great breakfast bagels & a fabulous Virginia Fog! Cute
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ordered 2 of the same drinks online. i walk in when they are supposed to be ready. barista makes other drinks first then makes one drink at a time. wasting my time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Iced Latte