Downtown Perk & Dessert Oasis

Very beautiful and friendly place. It’s kind of a «hipster» place where you go and get some coffee and chill out and read a book, or sit on your laptop. But I wouldn’t skip it if you think you wouldn’t like that vibe, it’s in a perfect spot to walk around downtown Ashland after getting a drink. Gives you the «Friends» TV show café vibe. You have to try the chicken croissant and the raspberry mocha– iced. So delicious.

Avoided the 250 bypass and took a trip through downtown Ashland to find some local grub. Happy to find this place. There’s a great little boutique shop in the front with locally made jewelry, clothing accessories, and pottery.
The staff was very nice and helpful and service was quick despite having a rush of people while we were there. I had the egg salad croissant and it was good — had a little extra flavor but still your typical egg salad. My wife and the 7-​year old split the three cheese grilled cheese panini. When they finished, they ordered another one. Highly recommended. Was on English Muffin bread and you could taste the butter melted into the bread. The cookies weren’t anything special. Next time we’ll pass those up for one of the cupcakes — they looked great. Afterward, we could hop right back on 60 north and hardly lost any time.

Awesome small store. Has pretty jewelry at the front, cupcakes that look amazing, and very nice workers! The lattes are good, I recommend the raspberry truffle mocha ;) great place, glad I tried it!

Love the chicken salad crossiant and turkey panini! Great atmosphere! Awesome food and beverages include tea, coffee, pop, ice cream (tofts), paninis, salads, buffalo chicken wrap is awesome! Love this coffee shop!

After many recent visits, their staff is always pleasant and accommodating, relaxing atmosphere and a good place to get great coffee. The evening hours aren’t convenient which makes it hard to stop by for a coffee or meet with friends after work.

No wifi. Guess they dont actually want customers. The service the many times Ive been in isnt welcoming. They seem snobbish and rude. The food is cute and good what Ive had.

Lovely little place, great coffee and nice atmosphere! Especially nice since it’s not a giant corporation, but locally owned!

Cool spot and nice selection of pour over coffee and expresso drinks. Really impressive considering the small town atmosphere it’s in.
A little weird walking in the front door for the first time and thinking you’re in an antique/​cupcake shop but just keep going. The sitting room in the back is great for hanging out or cranking out a Unilocal review.

Great place and the chicken salad is very good. They have some really good ice cream selections. You might not find this place too easily but if you look for the store front you will find it. From what I understand there is a cupcake shop up front and a boutique in the middle and a cool and funky dinette in the back of the store. The restaurant help was really nice to us. There is lots of cool and eclectic things in this store/​coffee shop. Take time to look around.
I was surprised that this place was there. I asked a few people in town and they didn’t know it was there for a few years. It is a cool find to eat there. I didn’t get any coffee while I was there so I can’t speak about that. But the food was good.

Coffee is great and love the almond joy ice coffee.

Downtown Perk is one of my favorite places in town. Breakfast includes an assortment of bagels, yogurt, and fresh fruit. The lunch menu is not overwhelming and the food is made fresh and is delicious. They prepare one to two fresh soups daily. They also make different sandwiches ranging from their signature chicken salad to several different paninis. Offerings also include freshly made desserts that vary daily. I personally enjoy their coffee (my 7 year old son swears by the hot chocolate). They also have the «personal touches». When I enter the restaurant, they know my name. They know how I like my coffee. They make conversation with all their customers — regulars or not. The restaurant is attached to an adorable store. They sell tea, handmade jewelry, baby gifts, kitchen accessories and more. Perk is great place to go for lunch or an afternoon «pick-​me-​up» or if you just like coffee! When the food is good and the prices are right, count me in!