Perkolator - Chicago

Perkolator was a great place to catch up with everyone and grab a coffee. Descent spot with descent food! read more Perkolator was a great place to catch up with everyone and grab a coffee. Descent spot with descent food!

Y2K barista is very nice. Good cappuccino. Felt bad after the ham and cheese but it was tasty read more Y2K barista is very nice. Good cappuccino. Felt bad after the ham and cheese but it was tasty

I come here quite frequently and all the products are excellent in quality, but what disappoints me is the service time. I know that service is quite slow, so I... read more I come here quite frequently and all the products are excellent in quality, but what disappoints me is the service time. I know that service is quite slow, so I always order ahead online when I’m getting any food. However, even when I order at least 15 minutes ahead of time the food is still not ready when I arrive and I still have to wait maybe another 10-15 minutes when I’m in store. I know this is a small business, so I was hesitant to post this review, but I do think there is much improvement to be done after my wait today. I ordered online as I usually do, and when I arrived as usual they told me it wasn’t ready. I had a meeting to get to so after about 10 minutes of waiting I followed up (another customer was as well and asking for a refund) and they apologized and said they would check on it. It turned out that as I was waiting, the order was ready about five minutes prior and sitting in a bag on the counter with no one having called it out. I ended up being late to my meeting even though I had accounted for their slow service in my ordering ahead. I really like this business, so I hope their service improves.

I enjoyed their lavender latte and the staff member was nice to bring the drink to me as I was working. I’m happy for them that they seem like a popular spot, b... read more I enjoyed their lavender latte and the staff member was nice to bring the drink to me as I was working. I’m happy for them that they seem like a popular spot, but I think I’m more likely to go there when I want to socialize than to do work.

By far one of the best coffee shops in Chicago. Great coffee and incredible food made by a truly friendly staff who seem to genuinely enjoy their working enviro... read more By far one of the best coffee shops in Chicago. Great coffee and incredible food made by a truly friendly staff who seem to genuinely enjoy their working environment.