Perk Place Coffeehouse

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Love the egg bake. It was so fluffy. The masala chai was delicious as was my husband's turtle mocha. Service was quick. We have a muffin and scone which were nice as well. The only draw back was that the menu board had no prices on it. They were blacked out. read more

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Plenty of parking in the strip mall this coffee spot is located in. Was a little difficult to find without using my phone as we saw the big sign from the road, but the shop was further away. Found it once I searched for it on my phone map. Got a large Vietnamese Iced Coffee and large Vanilla Coffee and it was $15. Seemed high priced for what we got. Coffee was ok, but nothing amazing. Service was a little slow. Seemed like a nice place to hang out or study. Would recommend lowering prices if possible. I like to support small businesses but with those prices I wouldn't go back. read more

Perk Place Coffeehouse - "Large" Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Megan M.

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Pretty overpriced. Coffee was good, not the best. Mediocre coffee shop. Friendly service though!

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Melya O.

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I needed a quiet spot to work and take a couple of calls while waiting to head back to the Cities, and this place was perfect! They offer fun, festive drink options and a great selection of homemade food that caters to allergy concerns--huge plus. The vibe is incredibly cozy with a fireplace and calming jazz music in the background, making it easy to relax and focus. Parking was super easy with lots of available spots, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone passing through or even locals looking for a warm, inviting spot to work or unwind! read more

Perk Place Coffeehouse - Homemade Veggie egg bake with potatoes on bottom and added a sausage Pattie for additional protein. Of course a vanilla oat milk chai. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Mehyar A.

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Great coffee and cozy atmosphere! Perk Place is the perfect spot to relax or get some work done. The coffee is always smooth and flavorful, and the staff are friendly and welcoming. It has that warm, local vibe that makes you want to stay a while. Definitely one of Duluth's best coffee stops! read more

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Kelsey S.

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Absolutely delicious!! Great customer service and speedy delivery. The shop was super cute and very clean. Loved all the little details. Highly recommend the egg bake and any bakery item in the case (especially muffins and scones). Coffee was also perfect, not to sweet and bold coffee flavor. Highly recommend!! read more

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Kathryn E.

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A friend from Duluth recommended this coffee shop. We stopped by and couldn't geo in because of covid. They want you to order from outside. I tried to find a menu on their website and it was not posted. Thankfully, I found paper menus by the door outside. My husband ordered a double shot. He liked it but it was way too bitter for me. I ordered the Honey Bear latte - but without honey, I asked for a pump of vanilla instead. It was amazing! It has cinnamon, nutMeg, and vanilla - so delicious! We tried the cinnamon chip scone. It was pretty good, my son enjoyed it. My other son ordered the blueberry muffin and said it was really good! I highly recommend the honey bear latte!!! read more

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Tyler L.

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We just needed a quick bite like a bagel. Perk was the perfect cozy Duluth spot. Coffee was great ( I got dark Sumatra) and the egg bake was insanely good! read more

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Jessica D.

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I came to Duluth with my boyfriend for a weekend getaway with COVID, and we had a hard time finding coffee shops that aren't chain shops. We finally found this cute place through yelp and would recommend this place to anyone stopping by the Duluth area. The shop is located in a strip mall with tons of parking. With covid, call ahead and order. It was hard for us to find a menu but we found one on allmenus.com. Lots of gourmet drink options! We ordered 2 egg/sausage/cheddar croissant sandwiches, a salty sailor latte, and a peanut butter mocha. Our order was ready within 5 minutes. Options to pay include card or Venmo. Overall food/drinks were good. I'm looking forward to trying some of their other drink options! read more

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Mike P.

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9 years ago

If you are looking for a coffee place in a small town (near two universities) that isn't Starbucks or any of the other chains out there, this might fit the bill. I flew into the Duluth airport recently and was looking for a local place to go for a coffee and a bite to eat (and did not feel like having a big sit down brunch). I saw this place (thanks to Yelp) located in a strip mall, and decided to give it a try. Walking in and over to the register area, I saw they had a nice variety of pastries, sandwiches, and specialty drinks. I opted for an egg bake and one of their pastries along with cafe au lait and soon sat down to enjoy my meal. It was a feast for my tastebuds as it tasted freshly made, and the coffee drink was also very good. I do highly recommend this place as yea the prices are a big high but the staff is helpful and its got a great vibe to it. They also have Wi-Fi available so if you need to do some work of any sort online, come in for a coffee and a snack and get what you need to get done! read more

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Ria T.

I'm glad our place was what you were looking for, Mike! I'm loving…

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Joshua P.

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4 years ago

A good place to work and have some nice coffee. If you're in town and want to sit and work and enjoy your coffee this is the place. read more

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Akshat D.

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5 years ago

Nice friendly coffee shop with good food options. We were in town visiting and found this place on yelp. Pretty spacious place with places to eat. Staff was friendly and nice, and the drinks were good too. read more

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Daniel W.

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5 years ago

Great local coffee place! The staff was very nice and worked very quickly to get us our food and drinks. The panini was perfectly cooked and bursted with flavor! Thank you ladies!! read more

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Rachel R.

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3 years ago

yay gluten free options !! the gluten free chocolate cake is like a nice hug for my tummy

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Peter K.

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8 years ago

Friendly knowledgeable service, large space, comfortable. All a coffee shop should be. Oh, good coffee. read more

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Ria T.

Peter, thanks for sharing the love for our excellent customer service…

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Sam W.

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4 years ago

I always want to support local coffee shops over the chain companies but it's hard when they can't be consistent. 2 stars cuz it's a cozy spot, went in for a quick drink with my wife. The employees were kind but didn't seem very knowledgeable. Ordered a chai and Latte. Latte was fine, but the chai was either made completely wrong or doesn't follow the traditional recipe. (Milk & chia concentrate) it really just tasted like hot water with cinnamon. I've worked at coffee shops so I understand mistakes can be made, I let one of the baristas know and asked if I could just have a $3 cappuccino instead. They were not very accommodating and made me feel like it was my issue not the coffee. Then they asked me to pay for the cappuccino after I returned the full chai. Just not the customer service I enjoy being around. Maybe we will return, but not likely with other good options in the city. read more

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Heather T.

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Great coffee and cute little place to study and enjoy the fire place. The staff is very friendly! Love the Salty Sailor Latte. read more

Perk Place Coffeehouse - Cute little place tucked away perfect for studying or just relaxing in the quiet next to a fire place! The coffee is great too!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Duluth, Minnesota

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Ria T.

It's great to hear you enjoy spending time at our place, Heather!…

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Karla L.

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I am a student and come here to study often, and usually enjoy my coffee shop experience. Recently I have sat and studied and been interrupted by the rude commentary from the manager to the employees. It seems I here about drama between co-workers every time I walk in. After overhearing some of the conversations and the way the workers are treated/talked to I don't know if I can come to this coffee shop anymore. I also got a specialty latte for a little over $7 (what a steal, SIKE this is a horrible price to pay for a medium latte) read more

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Jazmine D.

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Not a horrible place to eat. I have to be honest though, I am a bigger fan of Starbucks and caribou coffee. The taste of Starbucks and caribou is just far more superior then perk place. I would only come here if I were in a hurry and there was a extremely long line at Starbucks and I needed a hot drink fast. Its defiantly the coffee shop that I would put on the back burner out of all of the rest of the coffee shops. I honestly just wasn't feeling the taste. I actually tried the coffee shop inside of super one yesterday and it seemed to taste a lot better then perk place too. I'll probably end up going there if I'm in a rush to get coffee. This place just wasn't worth my time with flavor and price. read more

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Ria T.

Sorry to hear your visit a while back wasn't everything you were…

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Adam B.

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There is a big board with all of the drinks and prices behind the counter. It read 2.80 something for a medium coffee then my receipt read 3.15.. confused I asked about the price and waitress said prices have changed since they did the board....no menu at front counter with updated prices or anything. Feel like someone should update the board so people know what they are paying for...coffee wasn't bad read more

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Alyson M.

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This place is ok. Staff is friendly and super helpful but when you walk in the place smells super sterile. Like a hospital. I would expect a coffee shop to smell like... coffee! I got one of their special drinks and had it blended. I can tell there's some decent espresso flavor under all that sweet but I'm finding it hard to get to. Also, they're pretty over priced. A good place to go of you just need somewhere to go though. read more

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Kristine P.

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I really enjoy almost everything about this coffee shop... EXCEPT THEY DON'T RECYCLE!! Cool, they have house cups, but their trash is heaping with recyclable lids and sleeves. I have to pass on this place more than I would like to. The staff is so friendly and it's so cozy. We are in a time where recycling is accessible and necessary. I feel this is irresponsible. Maybe make recycling available to the customers. I have never seen a recycling sign anywhere. read more

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Ria T.

Kristine, we're sorry to hear that we didn't blow you away. We use…

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Cassandra K.

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AMAZING coffee place. Very clean, cute, and the workers were unbelievably kind. I went with my boyfriend and we ordered the "Salty Sailor" and "Japanese Latte" they were dairy free accommodating and incredibly generous with the amount of coffee given. 10/10 will come back because of the wonderful service, great location, and incredible lattes! read more

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Ria T.

Thank you for sharing this, Cassandra! I'm truly thrilled to hear…

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Michael C.

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Very friendly, nice atmosphere and delicious espresso. What more can I say? Oh yes, there was a beautiful fern pattern on my latte. I appreciate the commitment of the barista, she is really connected to her craft. read more

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Greg S.

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This was a very pleasant surprise. It looks okay from the outside, but the service, coffee drinks and bakery items are great. The employees were friendly and helpful. The scone was good and the maple-frosted pastry was one of the best I've ever had. read more

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Ria T.

Greg, it's great to hear that we could surprise you with some tasty…

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Jacqueline J.

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9 years ago

This is a cute little coffee place. Nice cozy environment! The coffee and breakfast sandwich's are really good! It's not too spendie either! Definitely worth it! Yum! read more

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Ria T.

That means a lot, Jacqueline, thank you! It's nice to hear you…

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Laken S.

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Probably one of the best waffles I've ever had in my life. Coffee was glorious as well.

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Ria T.

What an awesome compliment, Laken, thank you! It's great that you…

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Excellent coffee and bakery. They have gluten-free items including GF bread for sandwiches. Try the Salty Sailor Latte (Carmel, English Toffee, & Sea Salt). The staff is friendly and helpful. The place is comfortable and clean. read more

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Ria T.

Thanks for being a fan of what we do! It's great to hear you enjoy…

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Suzanne J.

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Cute place--they did a really nice job designing and decorating the shop. There are lots of outlets if you need to study or do computer work. The cold press coffee & gluten-free cookie I had were good, and baristas were friendly and helpful. I'll be back to try a hot coffee soon! read more

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Sarah A.

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This is an ok coffee shop. They are friendly and the drinks/fair are good but not remarkable.

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Ria T.

Thanks for stopping by, Sarah! It's great to hear our team impressed…

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Jenny C.

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The coffee is great! Their blended drink is so-so, but the hot specialty drinks that I have tried have all been very good. The food is ok, but in my opinion it's more of a place to go for coffee and chat or study than it is a place to eat lunch at. Also, outlets galore makes for a happy college student. read more

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Yahya R.

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Amazing and friendly staff, amazing and spacious space, amazing and delicious coffee, AMAZING EVERYTHING! :D

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Staci G.

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10 years ago

Great neighborhood coffee shop!!! I spent 6 hours there working on a project, using their wifi, drinking coffee (cheap refills), and sampling from the bakery (scones are to die for)! Highly recommend! read more

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Ria T.

I'm glad you were able to get your project done at our place, Staci!…

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Danielle G.

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Good coffee and friendly service. They really need to figure their food out...not many choices. We ordered food, they forgot it was toasting, so we waited for it forever, and then it was burnt. I'm sure this place will definitely get better, but as of now don't expect anything special food wise. The bagels and bakery items are good though! read more

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Sarah P.

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Perk has been a favorite of mine since I moved to Duluth six months ago but now it's a go-to. With the best lattes in town and seriously the friendliest staff, you're missing out if you don't make a trip here. There's plenty of seats, outlets, and a good wifi connection if you're looking to get work done and the music is relatively quiet background noise! Safe to say I'll be a regular as long as I'm living in Duluth! Thanks for being awesome perk staff :) read more

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Ria T.

We love having you as a regular, Sarah! Your support hasn't gone…

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Serina S.

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Not impressed. The bakery selection is slim and overpriced. The customer service was terrible and we waited over 10 minutes for our two drinks with nobody in line before us. We also ordered the "specialty drinks" which essentially tasted like flavored coffee grounds. We were hoping for a fun new local place but left very disappointed. read more

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More info about Perk Place Coffeehouse

1336 W Arrowhead Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
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(218) 730-7375
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http://www.perkplaceduluth.com/

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Hours

What time does Perk Place Coffeehouse open?

Perk Place Coffeehouse opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Perk Place Coffeehouse close?

Perk Place Coffeehouse closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Perk Place Coffeehouse take credit cards?

Yes, Perk Place Coffeehouse takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Perk Place Coffeehouse have catering options?

No, Perk Place Coffeehouse does not have catering options.

Does Perk Place Coffeehouse have a happy hour?

No, Perk Place Coffeehouse does not have a happy hour.

Does Perk Place Coffeehouse serve alcohol?

No, Perk Place Coffeehouse does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Perk Place Coffeehouse allow dogs?

No, Perk Place Coffeehouse does not allow dogs.

Does Perk Place Coffeehouse have TVs?

No, Perk Place Coffeehouse does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Perk Place Coffeehouse have bike parking?

Yes, Perk Place Coffeehouse has bike parking.

Does Perk Place Coffeehouse have outdoor seating?

Yes, Perk Place Coffeehouse has outdoor seating options.

Does Perk Place Coffeehouse have parking?

Yes, Perk Place Coffeehouse has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Perk Place Coffeehouse wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Perk Place Coffeehouse is wheelchair accessible.

Does Perk Place Coffeehouse have free WiFi?

Yes, Perk Place Coffeehouse has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Coffee, espresso, pastries, sandwiches, smoothies & more! -** Covid Changes ** - Curbside only (no inside dining) - DoorDash Delivery - Full menu available however there are no waffles, and cinnamon rolls are only available for pre-order instead of always on weekends -- We're bringing the community together over our two favorite things: coffee and pastries! Everything is homemade -- scones, cookies, cake -- to ensure that it's fresh and delicious. We even have a waffle iron from Belgium to make our authentic waffles the way they were meant to be. Plus our specialty drinks and coffee are local favorites for sweetening up the morning. Whatever you order, it'll be the perfect complement to any Duluth day. Perk Up your day with us at Perk Place!

History

Established in 2014.

Perk Place Coffeehouse & Bakery is a family-run business consisting of a mother and daughter's dream to open ... something! Visions of cupcake parlors, a wine bar, panini grill, internet cafe, retro diner, and just simply wanting to do something crazy and awesome, turned into a cute little coffeehouse, in a perfect neighborhood, which wanted one but didn't [yet] have one. Well, now they do, and it's a coffeehouse that is always searching for new and exciting ways to "Perk Up" your day!

Meet the Manager: Ria T.

Ria Takhar helps lead the Perk Place Coffeehouse & Bakery as Manager. She and her mother run the shop together. Her mom works as the head baker, and Ria is in charge of the coffee part of the shop.

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First time trying erbys and gerbys first experience is that the app wasn't working very well so it…read morewas hard to order eventually we got it to work though and got our orders done 10 min early and workers were nice when we went to pick it up. The building also was pretty cool on the inside but the outside was very lame. other person in my group got a hot sub and instead of cold trash trash they got hot ok ok the rest of group thought there subs where mid but my sub I got a turkey sandwich with bacon the left side of the sandwich was great but the right wasn't too good could've been more generous with the bacon but all in all it is Erberts and Gerberts. Also I wish I could meet gerbert he seems like a very cool person who wait on elevators for fun and yells duh then hums. The paper was great and bags looked cool just thought I would add that bye bye.

Came on a Monday night around 9pm. Every restaurant near me closed at 8pm so I decided to give this…read moreplace a try. I got the boney Billy with a side of chicken dumplings soup. The workers greeted me and were fast and taking my order and making it. The restaurant was clean and organized. The Boney Billy was a great sandwich. I was confused on why there was innerd bread on top of my sandwich until I realized that it's something that this chain does. It was a nice surprise. The soup was savory, warm, and thickened which was nice for a cold night

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Duluth Coffee Company

4.4(173 reviews)

2.3 mi

A gentle morning with my boyfriend over a cappuccino, the sunlit streets of Duluth…read more On-site coffee bean roasting and grinding technology makes your cappuccino even more perfect.

Stopped in for some coffee beans. They have a lot of roasts. They only had two actually made so I…read moredidn't get to try everything. But the barista was kind and let me sample whatever they had. I took my time then I purchased a bag of beans. There was a DJ playing inside. They have DJ every Friday. There are other weekly events too. The place was decently busy. They have some cups for ice water and lots of seating. You can read and chill. The outside patio is for customers who want to eat. So you can't get your coffee and go sit out there. I was a little perturbed by their no ice sign. But again, this is Minnesota so what do you expect. They have local ice cream and pastries for sale inside the shop. It's clean. Prices are decent. It's pretty much the only coffee shop in the area near our hotel and it was an easy walk.

The remodel looks fantastic and the added benefit is more seating

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Jamie L.

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11 years ago

I go to a lot of coffee shops in Duluth. I have to say that this was not the worst coffee shop that I have been to in my life. However it wasn't the best wither. I ordered a vanilla bean latte. I have been to a lot of coffee shops and had a few of them, but this was by far the worst tasting one that I have ever had. It tasted exactly like a watered down shot of espresso with no vanilla flavor at all. I have never had this problem at a Starbucks, caribou coffee, or any small coffee shop that I have been to. When I made an attempt to try to talk to what I am assuming is the owner about the issue, she gave me some watered down excuse for the horrible drink that I was drinking. It tasted so horrible and the staff was so unaccommodating when I asked them to fix the issue, all they offered to do was put a pump of vanilla syrup into it. I don't want to taste the funky sugar water they are offering to fix their mistake with. I want the vanilla bean latte with real vanilla that they claim to have. If I wanted an Americano, I would have ordered it myself. If I wanted a drink that tasted like an armature made it, I would have stayed home and made it on my own. This place was a giant disappointment and it was overpriced. I'll be heading to Starbucks next time I went to their website and it was also a cheaply built WordPress website that I could make at home too. Ugh... Says a lot about a place. read more

J L.

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2 years ago

Perk Place in St Luke's building A is a true gem! As someone who doesn't particularly enjoy working at St Luke's, Perk Place is the one redeeming quality that makes my day brighter. Their specialty lattes are absolute winners, with the Japanese latte and Turtle latte being my top picks. The pastries are also scrumptious, with the pistachio muffin and cherry almond scone being my go-to treats. The employees are friendly, efficient, and get my order ready quickly, even on the busiest of days. Perk Place is a must-visit for anyone in the building, and I'm so grateful to have it as my daily pick-me-up. Keep up the fantastic work, Perk Place - you're the best part of my day! read more

Alex T.

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11 years ago

I like Perk Place. It has a nice atmosphere with lots of seating. The staff is always friendly and seem to know what they're doing. You can tell they care about their product and I think it shows. The taste of the coffee is perfect. They use Duluth Coffee Company beans. IMO, Duluth coffee company is the best roaster in Duluth, MN. I have been to Perk many times, and have never been disappointed. I had their pistachio muffin the other day, and also an egg bake breakfast. I asked, and almost all of the items they have, they make from scratch right on site. Pretty cool I think. It's a small nice place, with a great vibe. Really seems to be a local favorite. read more

Justin D.

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5 years ago

Tastes terrible and takes forever. We've been to a lot of coffee shops and this one falls far short. The Japanese Latte tasted like burnt campfire wood. The Dirty Chai was weak. NO other orders were in the queue but it took them so long to get our order done one of us actually went up to check on it and they still weren't done. It was about 12+ mins at this time. On top of it, we had tipped 15%. No sorry, no carrying the order to us, nada. I don't know if they have ever benchmarked other coffee shops but my gaw that sucked and we still have buyer's remorse two hours later. read more

C I.

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6 years ago

I don't know if it's important to other customers or not, but even with the curbside service during Covid I feel like the staff here genuinely cares about me, particularly the management. It's a place to go to get a genuine smile and kindhearted service. It's hard to leave this place in a bad mood. Plus the chocolate-pretzel-peanutbutter bars are incredible. read more

Megan P.

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6 years ago

Perk Place is amazing! Friendly, delicious, personal! It feels a bit like Cheers in that guests are often greeted by name and newcomers are warmly welcomed. And the coffee and treats are the bomb! read more

Simon H.

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3

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6 years ago

Love that they standardize double shots in every drink!

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