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Bidwell Perk

4.3 (167 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Jessamine J.

5/5 for the location, food, service, and WiFi! While I was visiting Chico, I wanted to stop by a cafe for some coffee & WiFi so I could work remotely, and I'm glad I went here. I had the Bidwell Blend & The Continental while I was working and it was a great breakfast to start my morning! While I was ordering, I asked the barista what coffee she recommended, and she said that the Bidwell Blend was great. I didn't need any cream, and it was so smooth. It wasn't too bitter, and I loved the crisp smell, knowing it was gonna be a good cup of coffee. There were seats everywhere, and there was quite a good amount of people. It wasn't too noisy either, and I was able to get some work done. If I'm ever in the area for work, I'll definitely stop by here again!

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The Perk has been my go-to spot for 20 years now. Whether I'm meeting up with friends, needing a place outside the house to setup shop and get some work done, or just want to enjoy some coffee and read or get lost in my thoughts for a bit. I first started going to the Perk in 2004 when I was a high school senior and Shelly still owned the place. Over the years I've spent many hours and dollars at the establishment, I've had several friends who did the same as they wrote their grad school theses and dissertations, took meetings for work and generally networked with others who came in. Over all of those years I can say that the best thing about the Perk is it's consistency. You can rely on it to be itself. I'm usually not a "foofy" coffee drinker, but early on in my going there a friend convinced me to try the Godiva Mocha and now every once and while I like to indulge in what's basically a premium hot chocolate with some caffeine for good measure. But all of their drinks are great whether it's a basic black cup of Guatemalan roast or something fancier. Cold, hot, doesn't matter. The food works too, it may not be a full kitchen but that's not why most folks go to coffee shops anyway. There have been a lot of new coffee shops cropping up in Chico from Stoble to Day Camp and a few others, and while they're all kind of neat they've really given me a greater appreciation for the Perk. The Perk really has the best balance of features: good drink and food selection, comfortable and relaxed indoor atmosphere, pleasant patio to sit on year-round, free parking, free and accessible WiFi.

Dirty chai and veggie quiche
Olivia J.

Really cute spot, if you're looking for somewhere to sit for a while that feels peaceful and a little bit elegant, this is the place. The indoor area is spacious and clean with great light, outside patio is lovely as well and there's usually a fountain going which is nice to listen to. The coffee itself is a bit overpriced and not the greatest, just good enough to be enjoyable though. The chai is always nice, if a bit sweet. The veggie quiche is the only food I've ordered here but it was very good. Usually I choose this place if I want somewhere with a nice vibe, not necessarily for the quality of the coffee. Like I said, it's very charming/cute!

Blended Honey Cream Latte (Medium, $5.55)- 5/5 stars
Amy D.

Super cute coffee shop that serves creative coffee drinks (Godiva, cherry blossom white mocha), in addition to pastries, sandwiches and salads. They weren't busy at 2pm on a Sunday, but there were still a good amount of people hanging out. It was a super hot day in Chico, so I opted to order a blended drink. The honey cream latte sounded super interesting, and they offered to make it into a blended drink for me! The Blended Honey Cream Latte (Medium, $5.55, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=IpVCJmF7KLWeB6zPMyXkmg&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg) was delicious, and they also don't charge for a switch to soy milk, which is rare to find these days! I loved that this wasn't too sweet, but had a subtle sweetness from the honey. I would definitely order this drink again. There were plenty of seats here and some power outlets available. Parking was easy to find, and there were a good number of shaded spots! They also have a sizable outdoor patio area to sit at.

Wanda G.

I stopped in here when I was in Chico for the day. I was in desperate need for a coffee! The location is easy to find and there is a parking lot in the back. The space is cheerful, happy and large. Plenty of seating for lots of people. Their drink menu is full of unique concoctions! I ordered a cherry blossom white mocha and a coffee cake. The hot drink was served in a glass pint glass. This is my personal pet peeve - I do not like drinking hot coffee in glass. No biggie - that's just me. It's too hot to carry or hold... The drink was VERY sweet. Too sweet for me definitely. I only drank half of it. The coffee cake was really dry. I only ate half of that too. The flavor was okay. I'm in the middle on this one. If I go back, I would probably get something else to try and ask more questions before my order.

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Lovely little place for morning coffee and breakfast on the patio. Home made granola was luscious.

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Excellent service and seating, mellow music and just the right atmosphere to get some work done!

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So, I love this place. I don't come to work or study, so I can't speak on that- but we come to grab…read morecoffees and sit for a spell (as they used to say), then use the restroom and leave. We've always experienced really friendly service and I love all the different sitting areas they provide. We especially love that rooftop area! What cool views! It's like a Hallmark movie up there lol. The restrooms are clean enough and a great alternative to the port a potties offered at the ice skating rink access the street lol. The coffee is strong and I love their lattes. My kids enjoy their treats and kid drinks, too. Their dad likes it bc it keeps me fr complaining about going to that ice skating rink and that restroom situation. I don't live in Chico, but I'm here often for errands and I like Chico, so I come for random stuff. I also have to do events at the college near enough to this coffee shop, so I make sure to stop in to grab coffee before my work events. I think they should stay open later hours though. Parking is usually ok, but depends on the day and time. It's only street parking. I'm fr the city and my parallel parking skills are ok lol but if you can't, you can always back into the weird spots on the park across the street. I will say- there was a young homeless guy laying down on a couch in that glass middle room thing, kind of chilling, but I think for safety reasons, they should be more on top of that bc he was too close to the woman's bathroom for my comfort. Plus it wasn't sanitary. I know that's not PC, but it ls a factual situation that if it were to become a more common occurrence, would stop me from returning. For now, I love grabbing coffee from here when I'm in Chico a few times a month.

Came here on a Saturday around 2:30pm, and it was pretty full in the seating areas, but still…read moreplenty of space upstairs. The line for coffee was short to none. Service was quick and the baristas were friendly and inviting. Our coffee itself was delicious. Good quality beans and not too sweet.

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It's been a hot minute since my wife and I have been here and we were so excited to come back. It…read morewas my turn to plan our date and we drove to Chico to this café. We love coming into the bright, space accented with lots of fresh plants. We were greeted by wonderful service that answered all of our questions and even gave suggestions for things that we can enjoy for the day. My wife and I ended up taking both of their morning buns which were especially delicious. We picked up a couple of stickers and enjoyed a croissant along with our avocado toast. I love that my wife and I get to come to places like this where we can enjoy hot drinks, delicious food, and a peaceful place where we can just talk and reconnect. My only regret is that I did not leave with a bottle of Chico chai to bring home. The next time we visit, we will definitely be bringing back at the very least a gallon.

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Came in to grab a coffee on my way home from a hike. 2 people in line in front of me. Gal who took…read moremy order was friendly, repeated it back to me, and sent it off to the barista. I waited 18 minutes and several people came and went after me picking up their orders. I approached the counter and inquired about my order. The barista pointed to a large cup off to the side that was clearly not what I ordered. I politely said "that's not what I ordered" and continued to inform the barista of what my order had been. She just stood there and stared back at me clueless about what to do. The gal who initially took order came over and argued with me about what I ordered! I said "that's not what I ordered, you repeated it back to me when I ordered it...". Her response "well that's what I charged you for". I was dumbfounded, instead of just making me what I wanted they both argued with me and then admitted to charging me more for a beverage that I never wanted! I decided to turn and walk away. I don't need to waste my time arguing with teenagers who clearly have zero customer service training.

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