Love this place so so much. "T" is an upbeat staff member who makes my morning instantly positive. This is the kind of place that makes you keep buying a coffee every morning even though it's a money eater and you could just make it at home. I don't come here for the coffee (although it is yummy), I come here for the morning experience. If you're looking for a place to become a "regular" at for the community vibes and happy hellos, come here. If you're passing through and you want a delicious breakfast sandwich and lunch sandwich, indulge here. Lovely staff, delicious high-quality food, adorable inside with some comfy seating. It's small and slightly more expensive than other cafés, but for good reason. read more

This place rocks. The coffee is excellent and the food is top notch. The employees are super friendly and it is a great neighborhood joint. My only wish is that they would open on Sundays and add wifi ! Would love to be able to come here on the weekends and fire up the computer. Oh well. read more

I love this little cafe, the food is delicious and fresh and the servers are friendly. I go here any time I need a quick delicious cup of coffee or sandwich. read more

Excellent and very friendly staff! Great menu with some unique items all at a fair price.

It's cute, quaint and has a nice ambience. Place was nearly packed when I went, the staff is nice and efficient, and the food is good in quality and portions but rather plain- the menu is full of items you could make yourself at home, and better. Only real downside: no wifi. I don't understand why. read more

Berkeley Perk Cafe - Smoked salmon on garlic bagel w/eggs, tomato, chives, and feta- clearly not enough cheese, but the flavors were fine. - Sandwiches Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Love love love. Everything & and all staff!!! Food is always fresh and they will accommodate any modifications as much as possible. So happy I work close by read more

Great staff. Charming and cozy decor. Great variety of menu items and super reasonably priced. I only wish their hours were a little longer! So glad to have this little place in the neighborhood. read more

My big complaint with this place is that they never order enough food for their menu offerings. They're always out of things and I dont think it's because they're too busy.. They had one baked good left this morning before 10am, they were out of bagels, they were out of the bread I wanted, then came out to tell me they were out of the replacement bread. This is a common experience when I do go in there. I wish they would run it more like a business and less like (so it seems) a hobby. They close very early and have odd weekend hours. I like their coffee and the space is very comfortable. read more

Great place to grab and drink and hang out. Always exceptional drinks and even better service. The girls at the counter are always super friendly and genuinely interested in making the best coffee. Any request I have is taken care of with a smile every time. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

Cute. Homey. Cosy. No hassle. No stress. GREAT sandwiches. I'm a complete convert. Has old neighborhood charm. Unconventional but stylish layout. Time passes quickly sitting in this gem. The newspapers...the variation in seating...ace staff...perfect cafe latte. Puts me in a good mood this place! read more

Wandering the South End we found the best coffee in Boston. Came back the next day for breakfast and discovered they have the best bagels also. Great friendly service read more

Here is my first time experience- I ordered a chai iced latte and a California tuna sandwich. The cashier accidentally gave me a regular latte but when I let her know I ordered chai she was extremely sweet and gave me a chai latte without hesitation. Extremely yum! The sandwich was warm and tasty. The tuna, avocado, and American cheese on a sourdough was a perfect combination! It is small cafe but the seating can accommodate different preferences; low chairs, bar stools, booths. Good atmosphere overall, could use some organization. read more

I own a small business in the area and often pop in to Berkeley Perk for a healthy breakfast bowl or an afternoon sandwich. It has none of the hipster vibe of more chain oriented places and the lack of WiFi makes it the perfect place to go for a sandwich and to clear my head. Food is very good and staff are genuinely nice and if you go more than once they recognize you. A neighborhood gem worth seeking out. read more

I can't really rave about this place, but it's decent. I have stopped in to get tea and ice coffee a couple of times. I tried their cookies and a bagel, neither of which really wowed me. They only take cash and their hours are short. The kitchen closes early on the weekends and like another reviewer said, they tend to run out of a lot of items on their menu. read more

In a city definitely not known for good service, the Perk is a friendly little neighborhood lunch spot where they never cop a 'tude on you. The lunch sandwiches are great, the menu is varied, and the ingredients are fresh. The coffee is too. But it's really the folks behind the counter that earn the joint five stars. They set a tone for the place that is friendly and relaxing. A great place to meet friends, or go with colleagues for lunch. One caveat: they only accept cash. read more

Place was good .laid back place.. but it seemed really pretentious and no space to sit really. It seemed like a Starbucks that you see a bunch of writers in .. o dunno not my spot but is definitely go and get takeout read more

Yes...the best coffee shop in the South End - and pretty much on the top of the list in Boston period! Excellent, friendly organized service - very cute shop to hang out in...comfortable tables and high tops...also soft chairs :) very nice! Big windows to gaze out of! Been going there for over 6 years now! read more

Very nice atmosphere and decent prices. amazing caramel iced coffee- highly recommend.

Very nice local breakfast location. If you love scrambled eggs and beagles - this is the place to go. For me the best hot latte in the city!

If you're ordering, make sure it's from the girl rather than the gray haired man at the counter. He's rude, doesn't smile and gives off the vibe that he'd rather be anywhere than here. I waited over 10 mins for my sandwich to come out and it wasn't even busy. It seemed like they put the "regulars" food order in higher priority than mine. I finally got my sandwich, took it back to the office and realized a couple bites in that it had no avocado. I took it back and they apologized and tossed some avocado on top (not offering to remake the sandwich). The girl did offer me a complimentary baked good, so thank you for that, but overall disappointed. Just back in April they served me a black burnt English muffin. I wished they cared more about the food they're putting out, especially at the price they charge. read more

Awesome sandwich and salads. Always pleasant counter staff. I have not had a bad lunch yet. Prices are so reasonable and great coffee drinks to help pick you up. Must try !!!! read more

This was right around the corner from our hotel (Chandler Inn) and we ate breakfast here every morning. Breakfast sandwiches were amazing an so was the iced coffee and smoothies. Service was quick and friendly too! read more

I intern right around the corner from this little coffee house and I love it. I got a Turkey Cobb Panini with Turkey, Avocado, bacon, lettuce and tomato on a French Baguette. It was absolutely delicious and from $ 6.50 totally worth the money. The staff is always really nice and they sell locally produced sodas in addition to their immense coffee, espresso, and tea selection. It reminds me a little of "Central Perk" with the mis-matched furniture - but you won't find Gunther behind the counter. I give it 4 stars solely because it is cash only. read more

The Berkeley Perk is fantastic! Besides the really friendly staff, who at this point know my order by memory, the coffee and food they serve here are awesome. Mel makes a really top-notch cappuccino, and the Turkey Cobb sandwich is amazing, one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. I agree with some other reviewers that I wish the BP were open on Sundays, that they sometimes run out of items and that the kitchen closing before the cafe closes can be bummers, but I chalk that up to how high the upside is, and how infrequent those low points happen. There are a lot of good cafes in the South End, but its the combination of great service, food and, of course, coffee that makes the Berkeley Perk a frequent stop of mine, and why you should, if you're in the neighborhood, stop in too. read more

Great south end cafe friendly staff awesome coffee also the best smoked salmon Bagel at great price

Awesome Southend Cafe friendly staff good Latte and pastry the best smoked salmon bagel and omelette with avocado so good

Wonderfully warm cafe. Very generous amount of salmon on my salmon and egg bagel. Delicious. Very friendly service.

Great vibe, great coffee, good food. Highly recommend - we ate breakfast here two days in a row. Great staff!

Excellent overall experience. I tried there special German Grilled Cheese and it was delicious. Also, there is nice classical music playing in the background. read more

I gave this place two tries and I got 2 burnt bagels! I could have burnt myself a bagel at home, not pay a few $$$ for it. I also picked up an iced soy chai latte which was like drinking straight sugar. Yuckkkkk read more

Friendly staff and amazing food and coffee. Have become a regular every Saturday morning. Not to mention a great ambiance.

Great healthy food options. A little pricey for sandwiches with no sides but they are still filling. DOWNSIDE: CASH ONLY! If they accepted credit/debit I'd go there more often! read more

Solid, solid spot. Good coffee, great espresso drinks. Solid baked goods. Bagels from Iggys, sandwiches on fresh bread. Nice casual cafe breakfast/lunch. Really nice owner name Jordan. The staff will make an effort to remember your name. read more

Went here twice while visiting Boston and family. Had a small breakfast there with my kids. The food was meh but I like to support non-chain businesses. The person at the counter was friendly with lots of the men (regulars?) who came through the door, but not us (mom with her kids). Unfortunately I made the mistake of leaving my wallet in the bathroom-haven't done that in 20 years. When I noticed it was gone 30 mins later I was already in an another state and called to see if someone could look - they said it was gone. I appreciate that they answered the phone and looked (try to get that help at a chain). But when I came back the next day to look and *also to buy more food* the manager attacked me as I was paying for our food saying I had accused his employees of stealing it. I definitely did not come even close to saying anything remotely like that. Very weird and very rude. I came away with the distinct impression that this place doesn't want customers of my type there... Don't need my meh bagel-with-cream-cheese with a side of hostility. read more

This is everything you hope a neighborhood coffee shop to be....Great coffee,breakfast sandwiches, muffins and scones. If you go for lunch the sandwiches are as good as it gets. Reasonable prices and excellent, friendly service. It's the coffee version of Cheers where everyone knows your name. Once you stop in here you will never want to go anywhere else. read more

The perfect place for a delicious cup of coffee, onion bagel, egg, cheese and sausage sandwich. Friendly helpful staff. I was not working so had time to read newspaper did not feel hurried. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. read more

One of the most comforting spots in the South End to have breakfast or lunch. Lovely staff, relaxing atmosphere. Sit at a booth or a high top, or relax in a big soft chair and read their newspapers. Excellent coffee and tea and very delicious wide array of sandwiches, soups, and salads. Great value as well. read more

Appalling customer service. Not sure if I would call it rude or just tragically unprofessional. I actually walked out leaving my food behind. read more

We had a great brunch of omelet-on-bagels at this cafe. The staff is friendly and the vibe is kind of Central Perk.

Very cool place. Coffee, service, and food are tops. Friendly staff too.