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.

Always delicious and a great environment. I will go out of my way just to come in for the Caprese Small Plate. Yum!

What a gem! Bidwell Perks you have a beautiful place with an amazing menu! The quiche... is out standing... the coffee was fantastic.. if I'm not mistaken there were 4 options for just regular coffee... say whatttt. That rarely exists in most places, sadly. I think my favorite part besides the aesthetics... the employees. What a super awesome staff. Everyone was so happy and friendly. Towards the end of my meal I met the owner briefly and she was a very amazing person who was kind and friendly. This IS and will be my daily coffee hangout when I am in Chico! Thanks for the great experience Bidwell! read more

TLDR: Drinks are okay, food is tasty. There's also delicious mimosas. So, I've been here a few times. Nothing spectacular about their coffee & tea selection -- I feel it's the same as other places around town. However, they do serve yummy mimosas, which gives them an extra star alone. I've tried their scones & quiche -- both tasty, but there's no WOW factor. The location is kind of hard to get to and parking is cramped. Overall, a decent place to go. Definitely better than Starbucks or Peet's, but it's not one of my go-to coffee places around town. read more

Oct 13th, 7:30 am, music too loud in order to carry on a conversation. Coffee is good and staff is pleasant. read more

Delicious coffee. Vegan coconut milk option. Plus awesome sugar free simple syrups to add in on the side. I was thrilled with this place. My friend tried their honey latte and loved it. No vegan snacks though, kind of disappointing. read more

Had a delicious Barnyard Bagel sandwich. Staff was so nice and helpful. Lots of patio seating. Very nice atmosphere.

They do all the things. The staff is sweet and coffee and food are top notch. 10/10!

I love perk so much definitely my favorite coffee shop in chico. The vibes r immaculate and their coffee is good too!

I like the variety of options for drinks. They're a bit too sweet but so is starbucks, which I suppose most cafes are competing with.

Super yummy coffee but do not get animal product. I got food poisoning from the quiche. The people who work there are so sweet. But I won't be going back due to the lack of proper care for animal products. read more

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2.75 for a small decaf cup of drip coffee ?? Really? Music too loud to enjoy a book. On the positives it's kept clean and service staff are friendly. Too bad I wanted to enjoy a nice AM reading but I find the extortion for the coffee prices distracting and disappointing. Try to be a little more competitive on pricing .... read more

I've died and gone to heaven. Coffee in the morning and now wine in the afternoon! I love that I can grab a glass of wine (and I need to try their beer!) with a friend and hang out without being in a bar. I remember when I was pregnant there was really no place to go where I could get a decent non soda drink while my friends wine-d. Now there is! We all drank the Sav Blanc when I visited with friends and it was bold and crisp. I loved the little carafe it comes in. Then we ordered some small plates and they were all delicious. Light and fresh and fun. We got the asparagus (cooked perfectly) which had Parmesan cheese and lemon rind over it that you could dunk in garlic aioli. Then we got the Best Hot Dip, it was great! Plus I loved the grilled bread with it, yum. Lastly the baked Brie with a mandating marmalade and pine nuts. It was gooey, sweet, salty and the side salad just made the dish lovely. I would totally order this for a lunch with a glass of wine. Can't wait to go back - you'll know where to find me most afternoons from here on in! read more

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We had a delightful outside dining experience while social distancing, shade & cleanliness were all provided. The Lunch Menu offered a variety of Salads, Sandwiches & Soups. I had their Croissant Chicken Sandwich (which was delicious) & Green Salad with "Tasty" Oriental Dressing. I Highly Recommend You Treat Yourself, Family & Friends to Enjoy All Bidwell Perk has to offer.. Will Not Be Disappointed!!! read more

My favorite place in Chico to study! Their coffee is always great (locally roasted). They also have a great menu on pastries and lunch options. I appreciate their reasonable and affordable prices. Their layout is simple, but the energy is always bursting in here and it's homey. It's comfortable and there is good access to outlets for those who are studying. My only complaint is that they don't have healthier options for pastries. It would be awesome if they could offer some gluten-free and vegan options. Regardless, they're still my favorite study spot! Thanks Bidwell Perk. #supportlocalbusinesses read more

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Yum, Yum & Yum!!! Being new to Chico I have relied on Yelp to narrow down my choices. The reviews on Bidwell Perk were on point! Delicious breakfast, lunch & light small plate options. Have been back a dozen times, everything is consistently outstanding! My new favorite coffee is the Cherry Blossom White Mocha! This place is a gem. read more

The food selection, atmosphere, and alcoholic beverage service are awesome. The coffee is just okay, but that's not what keeps me going back whenever I'm in town. This is definitely the place to go for a coffee date, study sesh, or just to grab some breakfast! read more

You want some good coffee? Come here. This place has some of the best lattes in town!

Love how fresh everything is. The atmosphere is so inviting and comfortable. Food and drinks are great! read more

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First visit here was a good one. The food was good and it was the best latte I think I've ever had. I can't wait to come back :)

Super cute, quaint coffee shop, even though the early mornings are filled with about 30 geriatrics, drooling over all the young baristas. I would recommend going early because their bagels sell out pretty quick. Get the bomb on a jalepeno bagel (add sriracha) & an oat milk latte to offset the spice. The girls who wear rings are dope. read more

Wow! I'm a pastry nerd of the third power, And this place is a must stop while in Chico. I was up there for work and wanted a coffee and a breakfast item. GREAT CROISSANT! Probably the best fruit salad I've had in my life and the coffee was on point as well. Staff were great, happy and helpful. Open a shop in Santa Rosa and TAKE MY MONEY! See you soon, (sighs) not soon enough though read more

They're okay. The could be better. Their honey is cheap. I mostly get tea and when I want honey in my tea at a nice coffee shop where I'm paying for hot water and a tiny bag of ground plants, I really want it to be better than the honey at McDonald's. There's really not much wrong with this place but there isn't isn't much great either. Their hours don't work for me and their parking lot sucks. It's also really noisy with all the street noise. read more

I've been going to Bidwell Perk for over 10 years now, and there isn't a week where I don't stop in at least once. When buying my new house a few years ago, one of the major bonuses was that the cafe was just a short walk away. Unfortunately for my sleep schedule, I have what some might call an addiction to their coconut iced coffee. In my opinion, it is the best iced coffee out there. Try it, and I'm sure you'll agree. Whether you're looking for a great cup of coffee, a morning bagel, delicious panini, or a glass of beer or wine to wind down the day, Bidwell Perk is a no-brainer. Chances are, you'll probably find me there. read more

I recommend everything about this place! This is my favorite coffee shop atmosphere in Chico. It is great for both seeing friends or reading a book ! The inside is always clean, and the vanilla chai is the best in town. The bruschetta is also awesome . You really get your money's worth at this place. I come at least 3 times a week! read more

Just had my first pumpkin latte of the season. Bidwell Perk has the best one in town! I went through their cutbside pickup and they were happy to bring it to my car. read more

My absolute FAVORITE place to study both by myself and with a buddy! :) This cute, little shop definitely puts a perk in my step with its amazing ambiance, helpful employees, and superb menu. The food and drink options are just enough without overwhelming the customer! I personally recommend the strawberry lemonade or coconut iced coffee. Both delicious and refreshing! read more

Friendly baristas, good coffee. The only draw back is that it's soooo far from the campus. I mean, who lives out there? Grownups? read more

How awesome that your favorite coffee house is now open for fabulous small plates and great wine and beer! I had the Brie with some wonderful chutney and pine nuts served with baguette and wild greens and a caprese salad with pesto. Both were delicious and inexpensive. The wine selection was very good and their special spritzer with Chardonnay, oranges and pineapple was not too sweet and very refreshing. This will be a favorite happy hour and brunch spot for me in Chico! read more

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Honey Creme Latte Great place to study and unwind

This is a Coffee Lovers Dream come true. I love their signature Honey Latte, and I feel their Breakfast Bagel is the Best in Town! Yummy

I have recently become a patron here after my new carpool buddy informed me that she needed to stop here every single morning. I am not a coffee shop kind of person, so I was skeptical, but it's been about 5 weeks and I am definitely loving Bidwell Perk. They have delicious food, amazing drinks (coffees and teas alike), and friendly staff. They have a teacher appreciation discount (yahoo!), a bring your own cup discount, and an extra discount for bring your own cup that says Bidwell Perk on it. The atmosphere is nice here, too. Totally chill with working internet and plenty of places to relax. There are two reasons I decided not to give 2 stars. The first is that I feel like it's a little pricey. $2 for brewed black tea when I bring my own cup is a little much, right? The second is that they are SLOW. Do not go here when you are in a hurry. It consistently takes them 5-10 minutes to toast a bagel for me in the mornings when the place is empty, and it takes 10-20 minutes when my friend orders an iced coffee. The wait ends up being worth it because it's yummy, but ugh! I have places to be! read more

One of my best friends simply adores this place, so I always give it a try whenever I visit my hometown, but it simply fails to impress me all that much. There is nothing wrong with the place, it simply is not my first choice for getting coffee. I like that if you buy beans they give you a "perk" of a free coffee or discounted specialty drink. The beans were pleasant, but nothing to write home about. The iced coffee doesn't really stay in my memory (clearly not horrible, but yet again obviously not too memorably delicious). The space is quite large and very relaxed; a good place to study before a big exam I'm sure. I really do appreciate the location. Just a short walk from the Chico public library, and a little bit further walk to Bidwell park. A nice place to grab a local drink before heading for a stroll in the park. read more

For the past year and a half, I have longingly looked over at Bidwell Perk during my many trips to Chico. I've driven by dozens of times with every intention to give it a try. Last weekend, I finally did! It's a nice little place. The staff engage in conversation with you! They recommended a blended delicious caramel coffee drink and a minty St. Patrick's Day cupcake. It was the perfect combination! read more

The food and beverages are fantastic. This review is all about the service. Pretty consistently the wait for my hot beverage is pathetically long. Yesterday I purposely ordered an iced tea as there were 2 drink orders in line. The barista finished the drink she was working and before even starting one of the drinks in line she wiped counters and went to the back for God only knows what then came back out and chatted with a coworker. I got my drink and added sweetener and stood around wondering how long it was going to take her to start the next drink....had I ordered a specialty drink I would have been there at least 10 minutes waiting for it..... think this would be a good goal to work on...... read more

My favorite morning coffee and breakfast stop when I am in Chico. Love the different choices of coffee drinks and food selection. Comfortable seating, in and out, and always very clean. Will stop in on my next visit! read more

I'm not a big coffee guy, but I do like going to a coffee shop to get some work done when I need to. This place is very clean and has a cool atmosphere for a coffee shop. Nothing too special as far as being the most memorable coffee shop ever, but I could definitely come back here to grab a quick bite and get some work done or read. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, thumbs up for sure. read more

The kahlua & cream coffee is so good. I drink a lot of different coffees around town and this is one of my faves for sure. read more

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This is my favorite coffee shop ever! However today the service is horrible. Not sure what's wrong with the girl at the register but I've watched at least 10 customers walk away from her & either roll their eyes or just look look generally disgusted with her. Any other day I'd say come to the Perk! Not today. Still giving 4 stars because I love their coffee! read more

I've been coming to this cafe/restaurant forever now. My favorite thing to get here is a blended soy mocha and a slice of their banana nut bread. it's all quite good. They have a lovely outdoor area where you can sit and hang out on nice days and a great indoor area if the outdoors are too hot/too cold. This place is perfect for whatever you are looking for. The service is always quite good and sometimes they'll even deliver the foods/drinks to your table which is always nice since they do call your name. There are times when it's too loud so they'll usually help you out which is quite kind. This place is great and cozy. The staff is friendly and they make some amazing drinks. Check it out read more