Perk on Main

386 Main St, New Britain, CT

★★★★★4.4(707 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Perk on Main nails the made-to-order specialty drink game with genuinely creative beverages that justify the wait, plus an unexpectedly ambitious menu that swings beyond typical coffee shop fare into açaí bowls and crepes. The atmosphere is genuinely conducive to lingering—whether you're working solo or catching up with a friend—though during peak hours the ordering system gets chaotic and your name will get lost in the blender noise. Fair warning: the food is inconsistent and prices skew high, but the drinks and vibe are worth the gamble.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Dog friendly. Family friendly. Parking available.

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Google Reviews

Sage
★★★★★4 months ago

My wife and I really love this place. The made to order drinks are genuinely tasty, and the menu goes well beyond typical diner food with great breakfast and lunch options. We especially love the açaí bowls, crepes, quesadillas, and more. Our only consistent drawback is the…

Akela Mullins
★★★★★5 months ago

I absolutely love Perk on Main! It’s one of my favorite spots to eat, and I recently visited for a lunch date with a friend. The atmosphere was perfect for a long conversation, and the location is surrounded by so many charming little shops, making it a great spot to explore…

Abir@ ilovephotos2
★★★★★7 months ago

Wonderful food very unique but pricey. Wait is long. Beverage orders need a system during busy times, cannot hear even when baristas shout your name out because of blender, espresso and customer conversation noises. Food was good, nice atmosphere that’s important!

Christina P
★★★★★8 months ago

Very cute coffee shop. Friendly staff. Nice variety of regular and holiday flavors. The pumpkin chai was very good. They also offer crepes and pastries. There was a nice police officer in front on me who helped me find the entrance (you need to go through the mall entrance to…

Kimberly McGuire
★★★★★11 months ago

The atmosphere here is 10/10. Super cute place to chill and do work or meet with friends. The drinks are amazing - the food I’ve sadly learned is hit or miss. Had the Salmon BLT wrap the last time I was here and loved it, got the Chicken Melt this time and have only been able…

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