We entered the Perko's cafe at approximately 7:46 in the morning. The waitress didn't ask for our drinks until 7:58 and we didn't get out drinks until 8:05 AM. I was going to leave an okay review but here is the thing. My wife asked for a straw from the waitress and the waitress promptly told us they were out. Yet the next person who was seated after us asked for a straw for their water and was promptly given one. Unless you're getting a senior discount it is not worth the price. I would recommend any Denny's over this Perko's read more

First time eating here. It was a very pleasant experience. The waitress was very welcoming and refilled our drinks without us having to ask. The food was great and we didn't have to Waite long. They even have a text coupon for a promotional offer. Definitely recommend. read more

Perko's Cafe - American Near Me - Riverbank, California

I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone very bad costumer service and the food not good at all

they have a deal for 4 burgers and 6 beers for $39. they have outdoor seating and are accepting takeout orders on the phone. the employees management included are working their butts off and we all should support more local businesses like this. cobb salad was good takeout and i had a cheeseburger and a coors light last week that was very nice to enjoy outside. read more

Perko's Cafe - SPECIAL 4 burgers + 6 Beers Only 39.00 - American Near Me - Riverbank, California

Came in for a late breakfast with my family... Ricardo was our server and he did good! However, Kim was on her shit!! She was quick, and super attentive! She refilled my drinks and brought us boxes and checked on us. Good job Kim!! Super sweet, and caring, great hospitality. The food was good like always ... Giving 4/5 stars because Kim did seem like she was juggling lots of balls! And all over different sections..... I don't know if our server was not on his ball game or that's how they roll... read more

Everything was pretty good i guess except for this 1 reason why im going to give it a 1 star. Food mediocre, drinks came in time, food took a while. I asked our waitress for a spoon, she asked me why, well i said because i like to eat my biscuits and gravy with a spoon. But why did it matter why i wanted a spoon, get me the spoon dont sit there asking me questions. Im a customer, i was eating breakfast and wanted a spoon. read more

We made an unexpected stop in the Riverbank Perko's last Saturday. I had just visited a nursery in Stockton in the pouring rain, and with my man wearing his favorite pajama bottoms, we were hardly a vision of class. The staff didn't even seem to notice, and three of them worked flawlessly together to deliver amazing service, hot food and continuous coffee which my rain-soaked body really appreciated. One big thank you to the staff for taking such great care of us! read more

Best food, best service 100% overall. Went there today for breakfast the staff was very friendly and service was fast despite they were really busy. read more

I love this place. Really good food , really great service and the servers are always so welcoming. It's worth the drive from Tracy.

It was our first time here and our waiter was super nice and responsive! However, there was another woman who helped us with drinks who was extremely RUDE. I was telling her we had three more people coming in from our party and she gave us attitude and snarky remarks. Won't be going to this Perko's again if they treat customers like this. read more

mostly a central valley chain restaurant....locations like fresno, turlock and yuba city...typically large, clean and friendly staff...better quality ingredients compared to the big name chains...perko's on patterson road...parking plenty and easily visible while driving by...wait to be seated...$2.50 ice cold diet coke on a hot day...endless refills, so drink up...taking an ultimate dip...choice of turkey or tri-tip, and taking the beef....crispy perfect golden fries...dip in ketchup....beef piled high in toasty roll...cheese melting and perfectly stringy holding piles of sauteed mushrooms inside...thick slices of tender tri-tip flavored perfectly....tasty au jus to dip soak the bread before bite...soda refilled promptly...check and pay at the front counter...$15.01 after tax for sandwich and soda...$18 total after tip....a good meal at a chain diner... read more

Perko's Cafe - tri-tip dip sandwich...beefy!... $15.01 after tax with soda... $18 total after tip... - American Near Me - Riverbank, California

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Perko's has some of the top breakfast food around! The restaurant is modern, clean, and convenient. Staff was attentive and accommodating to requests. Perko's has the typical diner type food with some vegetarian options. At the time I went you could pick four entrees for 9 bucks. The portions are generous. If I am ever in the valley I will most likely go back. read more

If you want to go to Perko's, I suggest going to a different location. I've always been happy with the one on Oakdale and Sylvan, and it's been in business for decades. I was excited about this place when it opened in my neck of the woods. But it seems that every time I ate there there was a problem. From cold food that should be hot, to hair that should be on someones head, not in my salad, my parents and I all agree that we probably won't go back the Riverbank location. read more

I love coming here with my grandma. Perko's is totally the place to take grandparents, isn't it? I really like the chili in a bread bowl. My waitress accidentally brought out clam chowder in a bread bowl, but quickly remedied the situation so my Grammy didn't even really need to wait for me to start eating! The waitress apologized about her mistake and the chili was DELICIOUS. Perko's is a lot of fun for a casual, home-styleish meal. Much better than Denny's in terms of quality. read more

I have really great memories from this location. Anytime I ask my gramma out to breakfast- we go here, sure it isn't like fine dining breakfast specialties, but come on...it is hard to mess up pancakes and eggs. read more

I like Perko's food and I have been to nearly every restaurant they have. I have even frequented their sister restaurant Huckleberry's. In dining at them all, the one constant has always been so so service. On numerous occasions horrible service. Rarely a food issue, always poor customer service. Over the past few weeks I have dined at the Riverbank restaurant and what did I get? Excellent service. Was I in the right place? Looks like Perko's, tastes like Perko's, but the service was unlike any Perkos I have visited before. From the friendly greeting as I walked through the door to the quick ordering and timely drink refills, it was great. The few times I asked another waitress for napkins, straw, etc., I wasn't met with the usual rudeness I have come to expect. No Ma'am, just honest to goodness friendly service. What every place should be. I would give this particular Perko's 5 stars if I could but the food doesn't warrant that. Food waffles between a 3 and occasional 4. My only complaint, their pricing is a bit high for diner food. Specials are good but if it is not a special, the average meal is $10-$13 bucks. Drink and dessert puts you at $20 or more. If you've had bad luck at other Perko's give this location a try. You will be glad that you did. read more

Love this location ! Came for breakfast. Was seated right away . Our waitress was very friendly and remembered me from a previous visit. My coffee stayed full and hot . Food was delicious. Great prices what more can you ask for. I'll be back soon .. :) read more

Overall not a bad diner. The servers were friendly and the food didn't take too long from order to table. The portion size to price ratio was a little eh for me. I feel like I've gone to other diners and got the same thing for the same price but received a larger portion size. While that may not be a big deal for some, I'm a big eater so ofc that would be my only complaint I'd probably eat there again and recommend it though because it was mighty tasty. read more

Perko's Cafe - Steak and eggs. A lil small and a tad overcooked for a medium. - American Near Me - Riverbank, California

It has been a couple of years since I've been to Perkos. I met my father and his friend there for lunch. They have changed the decor, and I liked the country down home feeling, especially the bucket on each table and the "newspaper" menu; and I'm not one for county decor, but this was endearing. From the minute I arrived I was pleasantly greeted, and the waitresses were very nice and accommodating. They were also wonderful with my father and his lady friend; the 3 of us enjoyed ourselves. I sensed that the employees enjoy working there and were proud of their restaurant; their work ethic was apparent by the pleasant service, quality of the food, and the cleanliness of the restaurant. Our waitress handled our food order with a smile and even helped the 3 of us with dietary substitutions. We all ordered different items from the menu, and found the food to be excellent. I would recommend this Perkos and I will be back again. read more

This goes to be the best Perko's in the valley. ... their service is the best, great people, great service. The early bird special is perfect.... before the commute. read more

Perko's Cafe - Denver omelet with a side of pan cakes..... ooh yeahh.... - American Near Me - Riverbank, California

Super yum. Good value. Breakfast is probably the best. Had Joe's Skillet and subbed oatmeal for the biscuits'n'gravy with no extra charge. They also had a great ortega omelette special for a great price. Tasted awesome even the warm blueberry muffin with butter option. Great service as well. Thanks Perkos RiverBank! read more

"I LOVE PERKOS!!!!!!" That's a direct quote from my 6yo granddaughter, so that's where we go! read more

Good breakfast good customer service nice clean also bathrooms they good roll model for restaurant price ok!

Always good food and great service!! I loved going to perko's when I lived there. Close, convenient, and yummy!

The meal kits to go are designed very well for your food to stay warm and fresh as you are bringing it home. They are very welcoming making for great customer service. Got to say I definitely will go here again. read more

If you have a problem with Perko's then you haven't been to this location in Riverbank. It will make you rethink how you feel. They have been packed every time my wife and I have gone on Sunday, but they serve use quickly and efficiently. It's like another dimension with how good they are at sitting you down and filling you up with delicious food. read more

I called today to see if they had biscuits and gravy with no sausage. But they don't. They could easily make country gravy with no sausage and if people really wanted dead animal sausage they could ask for it to be added. It's like vegetarians are being discriminated against from eating biscuits and gravy. Very disappointing! read more

My boyfriend and me had a good experience. The food was really good and staff was really polite. We were seated right away when arriving, and brought drinks right away. The prices were not bad, for the food being served. I will continue to come here. read more

Went their for some tea time with my mom and a friend of hers... I ordered a strawberry milkshake for myself because I'm just starting to enjoy milkshakes. I found out it was just basically another melted down cup of ice-cream which was nothing compared to the taste of a fuddruckers strawberry milkshake. It is mostly a elderly / baby boomer hang out. The service was a B- grade in my book. The food was up there in price. I avoided ordering food there for now so I will let you know what the quality of there food is some other time. read more

When a group of people can't decide on which restaurant to eat at Perko's Cafe is always the best go to option. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner all day! They provide customers with hearty food and the service is great! Not only is the food amazing, but it is also brought out in a timely manner. The Perko's in Riverbank is especially spectacular. In the two times I have been here I have been provided with both excellent food and excellent service. When first entering the restaurant, I was greeted warmly by the staff. They all smiled and said "hello". I was seated right away and in no time my order was taken. While I was eating my meal, the waiter would continually approach the table asking if I needed anything. I felt very taken care of and felt as if I were an important customer. On my first visit to this Perko's I ordered the mint hot cocoa. It was the perfect temperature when it was brought out, so I was able to sip it right away. The ratio of whip cream to beverage was great. The flavor was very nice as well, it was not too syrupy but also wasn't watered down. The hot chocolate was nice and smooth and was probably the best hot chocolate I have ever had. On my second visit I ordered the sweet potato fries. They were delightful! There were two things that made this dish outstanding. The first is that they came out nice and warm. Second, being that they were the perfect consistency, slightly crispy but not burnt. Sometimes it is hard to find that happy medium when cooking sweet potato fries. I'm not sure if the ranch served with it was house made, but if it was, kudos to the chef. It was creamy and savory, which was a perfect contrast to my sweet crispy fries. The food served at the Perko's Cafe in Riverbank is comfort food. I felt a sort of warmth while eating there. The warmth did not just come from the temperature of the food, but also came from the service I received. It might be weird to say, but I felt right at home in Perko's Café. A restaurant needs to have the qualities of both good food and good service. This Perko's has nailed both of these things when it comes to their dining experience. I look forward to eating there again in the near future. Caeleigh Dye Stephanie Cervantes Martin Sanchez Marissa Avila read more

Nope... not coming back here again. Took forever for our meals to come, greasiest fish and chips ever & driest Omelette ever... very disappointing. read more

The food was okay. Nothing special. I ordered the California burger and I didn't like the "shredded jack cheese" on it. I don't I will come back here. But, the place was clean and their decorations "country style" was cool! read more

So far the girl that sits you down does not know what they have on menu, the waitress it's great and helpful we will see how the rest goes... read more

Perko's Cafe - American Near Me - Riverbank, California

On 5-13-2015 my daughter and I stopped at Perko's in Riverbank on our way home from fishing. Long day and it was 8:45 when we got there. We ordered dinner and had been served and was just about done. Waitress came by and filled up my tea and no more than 30 seconds later, a second female came up and said "I'm going to ask you to leave now and I need you to pay you're tab right now so we can close our registered. I was quite surprised as I was not aware they closed at 9pm, that's probably something they should have told us when we walked in at 8:45. I had to ask for a box to take the rest of my dinner home and finish eating it. I have been in a lot of restaurants while they closed before and have never been treated like this. Definitely wont be back. I'll drive to Sylvan & Oakdale where I have always received top notch service read more

This Perko's is probably the best in the area. They're always crowded, but I've never waited very long for a table, even on Sunday afternoons (when it's packed with the pious-and-starved). They also seem to have better specials than the Modesto ones, and certainly better service. If you're going for breakfast, try the Western Omlette. read more

I come to this Perko's Cafe every Wednesday morning to meet for Toastmasters. I haven't tried the food yet but the staff is very friendly, the food looks delicious, and the restaurant has a nice clean feeling. read more

What a pleasant surprise! Was a bit reluctant (based on my experience with a different Perko's). The RIVERBANK Perko's is a true gem. Don't hesitate. The food and service are excellent. Happy staff. Huge portions. So glad I went. HIGHLY recommend. read more

Great food, poor service here and there. I come by for breakfast once or twice a month and usually have a good time. The last two visits however, have been dreadful. My wife asked why or order was taking so long and the waitress snapped at her saying i had ordered a well done steak and that takes longer. I could have told my wife that butshe didn't ask. Still, I don't thing the attitude is justified. read more

5 stars for marina! Great service! I just love coming in and seeing her smiling face! She is very knowledgeable, very fast, and friendly! The food was served piping hot, and Tammy the manager came over to say hello! What a great company! read more

Don't show up at 830 on Father's day. You will be greeted with sighs and eye rolls. We got up and walked out. Here's an idea...don't enjoy what you do? Seek employment else where. read more