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    Perk N Jerk

    4.8 (43 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    1/4th pound of green chili jerky with a 20 ounce vanilla latte just under $17. (10/26/2023)
    Jenni M.

    OVERALL I'm a huge fan of veteran-owned businesses such as Perk N Jerk. The "perk" is the coffee. The "jerk" is the jerk. Support this small business if you can. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 PARKING Free, ample parking even for larger vehicles. LOCATION/AMBIANCE It's not too far from Main Street on the west side of town. THE GRUB I cash-bought a 1/4th pound of green chili jerky with a 20 ounce vanilla latte for just under $17. LITTLE YELPER'S CLUB No kid sizes available to my knowledge. SERVICE Mike, the owner, was the best hunting storyteller. He showed me photos & a video of his most recent elk hunt. I just happened to be on my way to hunt horseback with my significant other. His latest buck might go in the coffee shop. Sweet! MY FAVORITE PART... It's a veteran-owned establishment. NOT SO FAVORITE PART... It was dirty plus not much space for patrons to sit. TIP They offer many other jerky flavors and various package sizes.

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    Kristine F.

    VETERAN OWN BUSINESS!!! This place is designed to be a drive thru but you can order inside and enjoy your coffee inside or out. However inside it felt like I was inside someone's office. But hey it had a VFW vibe and you're amongst friends!! Mike is the owner, and he is so cool we enjoyed talking with him about Roswell and his time in the service! The homemade beef jerky is yummy and full of flavor and the coffee is excellent!! Today is the Marine Corps 247th Birthday!! On Nov 10th, 1775, the Corps was born out of a Philadelphia tavern during the American Revolutionary War. H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y!! Semper Fi

    Caramel Frappuccino with Extra Caramel
    Taylor S.

    I love the coffee! It's just what I need to start my day after dropping the kids off at school. The service is kind, genuine and It already feels like you're part of the family!

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    Jenny C.

    I mean...when you see a drive-through coffee and beef jerky spot, you HAVE to stop, right? This is a quintessential (non-alien) Roswell experience, and I'm SO glad I stopped by! I arrived less than an hour before closing, but I managed to luck out with the flavors of jerky I wanted - Mike (the owner) still had them on hand! My fiancé is a fan of beef jerky and I wanted to bring some back to him in Orlando. He requested the Carne Asada, which I wouldn't have chosen for myself but it ended up being one of my favorite flavors. I also ordered the sea salt and pepper (ingredients: beef, sea salt, pepper) and the green chile. Mike didn't have any left in the fridge, but he benevolently went out to the smoker to see if the green chile was ready, and I got it so fresh we couldn't zip the bag closed until it cooled completely. Such great customer service. And it's so delicious! I also tasted a few other flavors, and they were all amazing. My surprise favorite was the lemon pepper. The original is a good, solid baseline, like you'd judge a pizza place in Italy by its margherita pizza, and the Hawaiian BBQ was so unique and yet exactly what I would hope. It wasn't too sweet, and it somehow conjured my memories of Hawaii. Compared to every other beef jerky I've had in the region (or *shudder* the food shops at the airport), this is BY FAR the most superior. I hope my parents come back on my behalf! We topped off the experience with raspberry hot chocolate. It was a little on the sweet side--I might opt for half the syrup next time--but it was seriously decadent and I drank it with bliss. I highly recommend!

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    Elizabeth M.

    Here is what you need to know: a small business run by a great local family, way cheaper than Starbucks, way faster than Starbucks, and I would go so far as to say better than Starbucks, too. And that's just the drinks! Add in locally-made beef jerky in a whole host of flavors and seriously you just can't beat Perk N Jerk. And they have pumpkin spice flavoring all year long! I usually get the blended Chai Frap or a peach mango smoothie. Both are positively delightful. Conveniently located on the west end of the main highway that travels east-west through town so they make for a great caffeine break on your road trip or a favorite stop for your morning coffee in an area of town without many coffee options. Be sure to give them a try!

    Helen B.

    Hawaiian jerky is super ono, the Chipolte is nice and hot! Veteran owned and operated. Great spot for jerky and coffee!!

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    Got a coffee and some smoothies here. Nice owner and decent fresh brewed Americano. Nice pit stop in Roswell.

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    The young man had excellent customer service made my iced coffee timely and gave great local tourist advice.

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    Mike was very friendly, very happy that we found this rare gem. Also love that he provides treats for dogs. Jerky was amazing!!!

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    The best in town. Always go for the the lemon pepper. The service is excellent. And I love how it has a drive through.

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    Really good coffee, really good beef jerky, and great conversation with the owner, Mike!

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    Amazing coffee and even better Jerky! Mike Is great to talk to, will stop here on the way to Texas more often!

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    This was an unexpected treat. Don't let the outside detour you. This is great jerky! Coffee is good but the star is the jerky

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    8 years ago

    If I could give Mike infinite stars I would! His jerky is by far the best jerky I've ever had. You need to stop here if you're in Roswell!

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    Very nice owner.. was out of half and half..That day..But I lived.. my little nephew loved the jerky :) thank u so much!

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    4.4(231 reviews)
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    Support local when you can. I love going to local coffee shops and cafes when in smaller towns…read more Found this place as I was driving down Main Street. Pulled over to get a coffee before long shift. Super cute and clean. Young girl at counter was very friendly and nice when I took a little extra time trying to figure out what I wanted. On the large board behind the counter was the special drinks and food for the month of February. I decided to get a chocolate cherry iced latte with white chocolate instead of milk or dark. I also got the white chocolate strawberry scone. The scone came warmed , it was so good I should have gotten 2 of them. My iced drink was good, even with swapping out of white chocolate it was tasty but a bit on the sweet side. They also have milk alternatives, I got oatmilk. I like that they use paper cups to help with the over use of plastic cups and not a lot of places to recycle them.

    Stellar Coffee was an absolute must-stop for us--and not just for the alien nostalgia (though…read moreRoswell fully leans into it, and I love that). The second you walk in, you know this is the coffee spot in town. The music, lighting, people, and overall energy made it clear why it was packed. Aliens everywhere, local art and curiosities lining the walls, and that effortlessly cool, eclectic vibe where you don't know where to look first--but in the best way. The food and drink held up just as well. Coffee and teas were solid, with a local tea vendor on site doing samples and selling loose-leaf blends, which was such a great touch. I had a vegan hummus salad that was genuinely good, plus some food bites, while my husband loved his burrito. I also stumbled upon handmade origami earrings (cranes and roses!) that I was obsessed with, along with books, swag, and random treasures--at one point I picked up a Japanese art book I would've bought instantly if it had been for sale. And just when you think you've seen it all, the space keeps going: a wine lounge in the back, a roasting operation, more rooms to explore. Huge credit to the staff--only a handful of employees holding down a nonstop crowd, all with great energy. If you're passing through New Mexico, even if Roswell is slightly out of the way, Stellar Coffee is absolutely worth the stop. The hidden wine lounge with speakeasy vibes is named Interstellar - SO CUTE !!

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    The Hot Bev

    5.0(13 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    I think I saw this place on TikTok a few months back so we decided we'd get coffee here after we…read morechecked out of the hotel after spending the night in Roswell. Very cool spot with really delicious beverages. We had the Mocha Frappe and the Dirty Horchata. The Dirty Horchata was so delicious and I've been wanting another but don't know if anywhere near me makes one. Will definitely stop here again next time I'm in Roswell. The service was good. Interior seating area is kind of that industrial warehouse look that has been common in the last decade or so among restaurants and eateries. Only confusing thing is, we paid with a card and weren't given an option to leave a tip. There were no tip jars either, but we didn't have cash anyway.

    The Hot Bev is hands down the best place in Roswell, NM, for a coffee or energy drink break…read more I stopped here during a roadtrip with my pre-teen daughters on 10.11.2025. Parking was available out front. Only one entrance was unlocked. The staff was welcoming. The restroom was clean. Our drinks and bagels were ready for takeout within about 5 minutes. We ordered and loved: + 3 plain bagels toasted and smeared with cream cheese $ 9.93 + Caramel Macchiato 16oz iced = $ 5.58 + Caramel Macchiato 16oz hot = $ 5.58 + Blue Hawaiian 16oz - plant-base energy only - Lotus (Plant Energy) = $ 5.43 Drive-thru was available! RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 5| Price: 4

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    2.4(85 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    This Starbucks in Roswell, New Mexico is hitting on all cylinders…read more They handle a very busy drive-through while keeping the store immaculately clean, which speaks to how well the location is managed. The space is smaller than many Starbucks locations, yet it operates more efficiently than some much larger stores. My pitch to make Starbucks bring back the "been there" series. The discovery series, pales in comparison. The staff is top-notch and clearly experienced. A special shout-out to Shelly, who has worked for the company for approximately 18 years. Does Starbucks have an award pin for year's service? She has an exceptional ability to understand customers' needs the moment they approach. It is clear that she genuinely enjoys her work and takes pride in the company, and that energy carries through the entire store. The music volume is ideal. During my travels over the past few months, I've noticed that some Starbucks locations play their music far too loudly. This store has found the right balance, creating an atmosphere that is welcoming without being distracting. Efficient, clean, and extremely well run. this Roswell Starbucks sets a strong standard. I think the Uber delivery person that picks up Starbucks could possibly be an alien!

    Grabbed a couple drinks here yesterday, a cookie crumble frap and a banana protein matcha latte…read more Employees were nice but the drinks took a little longer than anticipated. The frap was fine but I literally only took about three drinks of the matcha and it was gone because the cup was completely full of ice. I didn't notice it when they gave it to me but I did notice that it was almost half foam. It tasted fine but the amount of ice was crazy.

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    Poppa Pokey's - The Poppa Pokey's company's picture of their "Sweet Dragon's Breath" on different types of BBQ meats!  Wonderful BBQ sauce to have on hand!

    Poppa Pokey's

    5.0(1 review)
    2.5 mi

    Quick look rating:  5/5 Food & Quality, 5/5 Experience, 5/5 Will I return or purchase again?…read more ***To note: This is only a review of one of the products of Poppa Pokey's, the bbq sauce "Sweet Dragon's Breath." Life is so fun! I was just sent a Christmas gift package from one of my childhood friends. Inside was a number of wonderful top notch "foodie" products from New Mexico. We spent time growing up in NM and are fond of foodie items. What a kind gesture, that he sent! One of the items was this BBQ sauce from Poppa Pokey's, the "Sweet Dragon's Breath." I had picked up some pulled pork from a fantastic local restaurant, "The Rustic" to try out this sauce, on a quick adventure. The pulled pork was wonderful by itself, tried the pulled pork first and then with the sauce. Wow and holy cow, what a great sauce. I'm not much of a bbq sauce person, but this sauce is wonderful. Since then I have tried the sauce on three other items and I'm very impressed by this sauce! What a fantastic Christmas gift was the "Sweet Dragon's Breath" BBQ sauce! How fun, it says it is "hot," but I was ready for more heat. Still you could taste the meat and it was not overpowering Poppa Pokeys currently has three different bbq sauces, and only tasting just the "Sweet Dragon's Breath," I'm very impressed! The owner of this great sauce works for a gas company, but is a big foodie and over the years he has put together a great bbq sauce. If you go to his website you can see that he has placed it in small gas stations all over New Mexico, for when folks go in to refill their gas tanks, you will see the bbq sauce. The gas stations that they belong to are from the main company he works. ***Love: I love the fact that when I read the back of the bottle, I can pronounce the all of the ingredients. Second thing, it's is unbelievable on nearly anything that I put it on! Third, he is a small town guy that has followed his heart and has an outstanding product! Good for you sir, to the small town foodie! Go get e'm sir! Hope he can sell it here in Dallas soon! I do believe, that's some big company is going to come along and taste his products and mass-produce it! I would highly recommend this "Sweet Dragon's Breath" bbq sauce!

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