Central Perc European Cafe at 2315 Far Hills Ave in Oakwood is celebrating their 29th year in business this week! Congratulations to Mike and his wife Rosie. Bringing a bit of English Ambiance to the Midwest, visitors love Central Perc's popular Afternoon Teas, served from 2 to 4 p.m. The tea menu changes seasonally and Mike is meticulous about steeping tea for five minutes, and instructs new customers about how to approach the imposing three-tiered stand of Afternoon tea goodies of sandwiches, scones and pastries, saying, "Begin at the bottom, and work your way to the top. If afternoon tea is not your thing visit and enjoy breakfast with a friend or come have lunch. You will not be disappointed. read more

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1. Cash or venmo... not sure who pays for food with a check but these are your only options..... and no signage at door.. 2. Not friendly place and no service. You need to know how the operate bc they are not going to help you. You need to get your own menu and place your order at counter. 3. Ordered the afternoon tea. Took forever to receive a pot of tea and we had to wait while it seeped at the table. Took over an hour to get some finger sandwiches. 4. Several tables came in after us and were served and finished before we got the tea. 5. Cucumber sandwiches were the best. The other sandwiches are basic, no flavor, very bland. Scones were dry and the desserts are store purchased. Watch the lemon, it tasted bad. 6. Never checked on us to see if everything was good. We have been to so many tea rooms all over the country that I guess I expected better. Very disappointed. read more

Honestly did not have a good experience here. Not sure if it was an off day or if it is usually like this but it took almost 2 hrs to get a cheese board & when we asked, they said it would be out shortly. It also took 30 mins for a small pot of tea. And then on top of that we were given the wrong sandwich. First was a sandwich that belong to another table then the other sandwich I ordered was not what was described. Kind of left a bad taste in my mouth experience wise. read more

Attended a bridal shower here and it was an amazing experience! We had a full afternoon tea service with delicious finger sandwiches, cream scones with jam, and delicious desserts. Although they were all very good, my very favorite dessert item was a small chocolate shell filled with dark chocolate cream and topped with whipped cream. It was delectable! The house blend tea was extremely similar to the house blend tea at the inimitable Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC, and it was delightful. I was impressed by everything, from the service to the food, and will definitely be back. read more

Quaint little cafe near a main road. Lots of character from the founder, who originates from the UK. Park either on several spots in front or in a lot behind the shop. Peak hours are in the afternoon when most patrons order the afternoon tea set so expect higher wait times as the food is made to order. Set starts off with your choice of tea, following the pastry rack later. Our food came about an hour later after our tea was served, which could have been faster. But overall it was an experience. read more

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Food is wonderful , Rosie and Mike are so friendly. We especially love the holiday high teas.

Fabulous vibe. Very fresh sandwiches. Unique ambiance. Very friendly owners. Highly recommend. read more

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Had an amazing afternoon having high tea. The place is small with odd mix-matched seating along one side as well as some outdoor seating. The sandwiches were lovely. Ham, turkey, egg salad, cheese, cucumber and potato. My favorite were the cucumber with cream cheese and the cheese sandwich which had caramelized onions. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The desserts were sweet and delicious especially the chocolate tart. But the best item were the scones with jelly and cream on top!! They were dry but not too dry and the jelly was sweet without being overly sweet and the cream was creamy without being overly creamy. All in all they were wonderful. read more

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Quaint.... ´Tis a grand sunny day in Centerville, Kettering and Oakwood. Far Hills Avenue (48) from Centerville to Kettering to Oakwood provide a perfect setting of charm and character. Far Hills Avenue is an ongoing adventure for foodies and shoppers. There is an abundance of all-weather outdoor sports, as well as professional sports in the greater area. The community is an ideal center for residents and tourists. It is an Ohio resort setting. Today, our radar is set to the Central Perc European Cafe, which is located a block west of the famous Oakwood Club, which offers great steaks. British couple Mike and Rose offer sandwiches, coffee, tea and scones and much more... Even following an early afternoon Tennis match, the Central Perc European Café is nearly 100% full. Young parents with infants, senior citizens, and college students have discovered the Central Perc European Café. Mike definitely speaks British, and a visit to Central Perc European Café is as nice a visit as if one were in Great Britain. We decide on a simple chicken salad with greens and a fresh baked baguette. The service: swift and pleasant. The ambience: British tea parlor with great soups, wiches, and salads. The dining: fine. The tariff ´tis appropriate for the fare. read more

Coffee is good. Service is good. Unfortunately there is no WiFi offered. That is a big part of why I go to coffee shops.

Stopped here on our way through Dayton, and it far exceeded expectations. We got scones (spinach and feta) and breakfast sandwiches (ham and tomato croissant) and they were phenomenal. Ambiance was simple but the mom and pop charm of the place was precious. Would return if we ever find ourselves in Dayton again. Ate too fast to take pictures! read more

One of the best places ever. We travel and go all over the U.S. The food choices, quality and taste are magnificent. The lattes are incredible we had a second over dessert (next time will be dessert). Amazing environment and the other patrons are absolutely dedicated and make the environment even more homey and friendly. Great staff too. We can't wait to come back! read more

Overall amazing scone! Get all the toppings and dining in does have its perks of lovely tableware but I had my kids along so we did the to-go box! ( first picture) They have a back parking section I recommend with a lot of character upon entry to checkout desk. Cash only but I did see Venmo link! (Photographed) Not kid friendly! Exception infant in car seat! No space for stroller either! (Exception outdoor dining) They did offer books inside larger tables with draws which helped 100% with entertainment as we waiting! Small outdoor patio Small indoor dining Typical vibes = older generation, trendy young couples, some college kids ( as a college is near by!) Small Quaint restaurant in a small downtown! Worth it though, go for a date, girls brunch, small meal! (keep in mind there hours though!!) read more

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Consistently good and friendly service. Nice good sized sandwiches. They opened up tables outside separated for COVID but even for normal situations, it's nice to sit outside away from other people. read more

Central Perc European Cafe - Full Monty sandwich on rye - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Nice little cafe'. Very British. food is tasty but no full dinners. Sandwiches and breakfast. Good scones and clotted cream. Fun little cafe'. Service was nice. read more

A quaint little British-themed cafe in Oakwood with friendly service and a casual, relaxing ambiance. They only accept cash, check, and Venmo. My husband and I ordered the afternoon tea for 2 which included scones, eclairs, an almond based cake, a lemon curd tart, and assorted finger sandwiches. We chose English Breakfast tea among a large assortment of teas offered. The desserts were fantastic and lightly sweet (which we enjoyed!), the finger sandwiches were a little bland and dry. Overall, we loved supporting a small, family owned business and we would return if we are in the area again! read more

Central Perc European Cafe - Scones, eclairs, lemon curd tart, finger sandwiches - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

A small English tea/bakery in Dayton. The owners are polite and friendly. You get the rustic feeling when sitting inside. Their tea pot, cup and saucers are beautiful. I got the scone with cream and jam. The jam was excellent. They also have sandwiches. I highly recommend paying them a visit. Overall a great place. read more

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Everything is wonderful ... Rose's Handmade dessert and perfect scone are always fresh! read more

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Absolutely delicious in every way. Great food, great people, and great atmosphere. We live both an afternoon tea and a quick drop in lunch - highly recommend the cheese and onion sandwich, the Full Monty, and the carrot soup! We've never had anything we didn't eat every last bite of. Also, never leave without a raisin scone with cream. read more

Central Perc is a nice little coffee house. It has a good variety of coffee. They also have lots of pastries. It's hard finding a seat at lunch. They also take cash only. Atmosphere is pretty chatty but charming. It has a British theme going on. The owners are from there. It has several specialty coffees. These are about $3 for a small and $5 for a regular. I had the Cin Lizzy. This is made with cinnamon, mocha, and vanilla. Central Perc is also known for its afternoon tea, which brings in the crowd. There's plenty of pastries to choose from. I had a good experience with the coffee. It may be best to get takeout because there's never many tables open. They are cash only so know that. read more

Central Perc European Cafe - Cin Lizzy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Adore this place and the owners. The food is high quality. You order from the counter and then sit or take to go. Cash only. Lots of variety of teas and coffee. I really enjoy their food, carrot soup is a favorite, and their homemade scones and desserts. Sandwiches are great and I love their high tea. Great work and I'm happy to be a repeat customer. read more

Definitely cute and quaint. Just a heads up they only do cash but they accept venmo. Tea selection is great. The clientele is, well, it's Oakwood. read more

Off-days happen, I get it. Nobody can be perfect all the time. I try to remember these sentiments as I write this review of a recent visit for afternoon tea. The process: we called ahead to let them know our group of five (including 4 vegetarians) was coming to tea. Although they don't officially take reservations, they told us if we arrived at 2pm a table would be ready for us. Indeed, upon arriving a table was set up for our party, complete with a reserved sign, however while we were waiting to check in, another group entered, and instead of waiting in line, sat right down at our reserved table, leaving us nowhere to sit. It took 20+ minutes of whispered conversation in the back before the owner emerged, after which the other party was relocated and our table was re-set up. The tea: we ordered the house blend and rose petal teas, both of which were tasty, however one tea arrived lukewarm, while the other was nice and hot. Tea is served with both white and brown sugar lumps as well as milk. When the pots run dry, they typically bring more hot water to freshen up the tea. Due to being busy, however, we had to make multiple requests both for additional hot water, and sugar refills. The food: we realize it can be difficult to accommodate vegetarians on a whim, so we called ahead to let them know we were coming, and reminded them once more upon check-in. Despite this, we received several non-vegetarian tea sandwiches, and had to ask twice for replacements. To be fair, when the vegetarian sandwiches finally arrived, they gave us quite a few more than was necessary to replace the meaty ones. In addition to flavorful and unique tea sandwiches, our treats included cherry pie, Victoria sandwiches, and scones piled with fruit spread and cream. The scones were a little dry for my preference, but everything else was delicious. Overall, the concept of a local, family-owned European tea shop is a winner, and I'm sure afternoon tea is usually an amazing experience. Despite the snags above, I had a nice time, and would certainly be willing to give Central Perc another try, but as service does seem to suffer with higher capacity, maybe when they're a little less busy. read more

Central Perc European Cafe - Scones with fruit spread and cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Great spot for tea coffee and delicious bite to eat. Friendly service. Reasonable pricing for Oakwood area read more

Central Perc European Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I absolutely love finding cafes especially something like this! I've been meaning to try this place for awhile since I love tea & was curious to see how they made their scones. The texture of scone was delicate and I loved how light it was! It wasn't too sweet and was great with the jam & butter (my friend got jam & cream). It paired really well! I got the lemon drop black tea which had nice notes of citrus. I plan to come back to try all the teas! I'm so excited to have finally tried this place. I would definitely recommend! read more

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Really lovely service and portions. It is a chic mom and pop tea room serving up sandwiches, salads, and delicious teas. Go early for the most availability, as they do sell out of items. The egg salad sandwich was delish! The inside is very cozy (re:tiny) so you may either need to go outside or take it to go. They only take cash, so know that going in. Not a place to have a big meal, but perfect for a lite lunch or in between tea break. read more

Love the ambiance! Tea and scones were great! Fun place to meet friends to catch up

High Tea anyone? I love High Tea. This ranks right up there with any I've ever had...although my favorite was at the Grand Victorian Hotel in Victoria and they served champage with strawberries in it. But this is Dayton, and you won't find a better high tea here....or any other high tea to be honest. You start from the bottom with finger sandwiches, move up classy desserts, and end with scones. Scones aren't my favorite, but these are good with dried fruit in them and fresh fruit on top. Be warned...they don't take cards. But there's a bank next door with an ATM, and they told me to enjoy my tea before hitting up the ATM. That was nice. And with the beautiful weather we're having this summer, I like to sit outside. Life is good. read more

Central Perc European Cafe - high tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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I've been there a couple of times and I have really enjoyed their tea and scones. They have a variety of tea pots and it's just one of those places to sit with good company and enjoy a little relaxed conversation. read more

Yummy sandwiches, tasty pastries and wonderfully large selection of teas. Good place to sit, eat and visit with friends. read more

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Updating after trying the Katie sandwich. Got the scone with jam and cream again. Yum

If you are looking for an authentic English dining experience; then look no further. Mike and Rosie are the perfect hosts. Their high tea is delightful and their monthly English Breakfasts durning the winter are not to be missed. They also offer Brit in a Box which is high tea to go. They made these up for my daughter and her bridesmaids to nibble on while they were getting ready for the wedding. They were a big hit! read more

Great coffee British style. Love the few of this little cafe. Excellent place for lunch and to enjoy shopping in the strip.

A hidden gem. High tea is a standout. Soups and desserts are great. A rare find I love to support this hard working couple.

Quite delicious, but slow service and an unfriendly owner. Not rude, necessarily, but not welcoming, either. Pot of tea took ten minutes to come out. Food took another 20. I'll take my business elsewhere for kinder, faster service next time I'm looking to enjoy some treats and conversation. read more

We love this cafe. We came across Central Perk while traveling from Michigan to Georgia. We were hungry and looking for breakfast and good coffee. It's a quaint little place with good food and lovely people. We liked it so much that we made it a point to go back on our return trip. read more

This is now our favorite light breakfast place. The owners, who are from Liverpool UK, really make you feel as if you are in a welcoming British Inn. We had a scone and egg with a latte and cafe mocha. The scone, jam, and cream, is exactly as we recall from our trips to the UK and Ireland. The latte and cafe mocha were far superior to Starbucks, which is across the street. This is just the place if you're looking for a light authentic British breakfast with charm. We like to support local businesses, and the Central Perc European Cafe is most worthy of your giving them a try. read more

Try the scone with clotted cream and gran a cappuccino- both are excellent! Good safety precautions during the pandemic, with marks on the floor when ordering and outdoor seating. read more

It's easy for me to overlook things when the food is really good. 5 stars is based on the type of place this is and that it sits in Dayton Ohio. If it was in say Asheville I might downgrade it to a 4 star based on the restaurant choices around it. First. No air condition so... Order a scone with cream and jam. Get any sandwich on French. Go at 2pm on a nice day in the fall or spring and have high tea. Venture out with any of the unique soups. They are all awesome. Yes. Even the carrot. read more

Central Perc European Cafe - Scone with cream and jam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Absolutely adore this place. We come for afternoon tea and LOVE it. It is rather busy, so finding a table is sometimes hard, but worth the wait. Each afternoon tea comes with tea, gourmet finger sandwiches, pastries and scones with jam and clotted cream. Delicious! It's cozy inside and the decor is welcoming and charming:) Though be prepared, when busy it can also get a bit warm inside. Overall definitely recommend ! read more

Central Perc European Cafe - Afternoon tea for two! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Dayton, Ohio