Burke's Perks Cafe and Grill
23 Monument Sq, Portland, ME
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Monument Square, this intimate cafe punches way above its weight with creative signature drinks like the Odyssey and lavender lattes alongside hard-to-find gems like Aussie coffee. The owner and small but mighty team clearly pour genuine care into everything from their legendary chocolate chip cookies and fresh pastries to thoughtful full breakfast options, making every visit feel like reconnecting with an old friend rather than grabbing coffee. Whether you're perching at their outdoor seating for a leisurely morning or popping in for a quick specialty drink, the warmth here is as memorable as the excellent food and coffee.”
What to expect
Cold brew standout, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, outdoor seating. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Loved this little breakfast place. Stop in for a sandwich make some friends. I loved my biscuit egg sandwich. And my coffee was pretty good too!
Stopped in here today for the first time. Now I’m wishing I knew about this place sooner. The food was amazing and so wasn’t the coffee! Had a great conversation with the owner and another customer I met there. Definitely left feeling better than I walked in.
A fine gem of a cafe in Monument Sq. A small space with a big heart. The 2 staff, a counter person and a cook dish out some great food like a Caesar chicken wrap. Some amazing Choco chip cookies and other snacks as well as great fresh coffee. It seems a family operation and the…
Lovely experience, the staff was great and very friendly. The odessy drink was amazing, definitely recommend it to everyone who loves ice coffee. The lemon cake was also fantastic! I paired it with black coffee and it was perfect.
Their muffins are amazing! And this is the only place around where I've been able to order an Aussie coffee. Quick and friendly staff! Small inside but they do have outdoor seating. The only reason that I didn't give 5 stars for atmosphere is that the music playing in the…
What a fantastic little cafe!! Went here with a friend to grab a delicious breakfast sandwich and latte with lavender in it. Everything tasted absolutely amazing and service was great. Great location to stop in to grab a bite but very limited seating.
Crema Reviews
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