Perk Up Kitchen

My first time here and I loved it! I had one of the spring specials, the blue berry lemon ricotta French toast, and it was amazing! I got it with a side of bacon and two eggs over easy and I’m glad I did. The French toast was very sweet and rich, making the eggs and bacon a great balance to the meal.

It’s a pretty chill, laid back kinda place. The vibe is more diner than restaurant, with stools at a bar for people to eat at and some outdoor seating.

Pictured is the menu, with prices being pretty reasonable for a place like this. I would absolutely come again!

Service was excellent, and we were greeted as soon as we came through the door, which was extremely nice! This is not a very big place, but we really enjoyed the atmosphere and the view.
We ordered the classic waffle 🧇 which comes with a side of sweet cream, butter and syrup – I added it on sausage links – (which were absolutely incredible), a and scrambled eggs – (scrambled eggs are nothing spectacular). Loved the waffle – I think it was just white and fluffy and honestly better than the cinnamon pecan pancake we ordered.
Also ordered the breakfast skillet with a side of whole wheat toast – it was good.
Classic French toast was disappointing. Banana French toast is good. Also, the coffee is good, however the cold brews seem to be the best!

First time visiting here and went with my family. We had an excellent experience. Our waiter was very friendly and made sure we were well taken care of. I tried the Go Bananas and it was so delicious. It definitely was a bigger plate than I expected but that was fine by me. My mom tried the Biscuits and Gravy and really appreciated the homemade everything in the meal. Worth the drive they do get busy so make sure you are ok with a wait but the service is fast also so it shouldn’t be that long.

Amazing service! I’ve been here twice, and the service was over and beyond expectations! The servers and management/owner really set the bar high for service. The food was excellent. i loved the lemon pancakes, banana bread French toast, the frittata, and homemade biscuits with honey butter, and it’s served with greens, and the dressing is addictive. Definitely try the cinnamon rolls. The frosting is amazing 👏 🤩 😋 I also tried the espresso martini, and I would have drank several, but the price prevented me from that, but it is worth the price.

Great first experience! The staff was all so friendly and accommodating to me and my 10 month old. We sat on their patio and my son was a little spooked at first by the traffic noise so beware (W Old Shakopee road can get busy!) but he got used to it. Delicious food and the iced latte was so good! Definitely a nice place to treat yourself and loved ones.

I was introduced to Perk Up Kitchen through my daughter who happened to drop in after driving by it a few times. What a great addition as an eatery in the south Minneapolis, MN community. We were quite surprised by the variety of delicious breakfast and lunch options on the menu.

There are delightful and creative combinations of fresh ingredients and a twist of added style. Perk Up Kitchen provides a welcoming, upbeat atmosphere for customers to enjoy a healthy (except for the yummy pastries) and satisfying meal. I was absolutely blown away by how fantastic their Mother’s Day treat was. It was a biscuit-like dessert with a lavender whipped cream filling in strawberry sauce. Incredibly tasty!

Every mom was given one – for free – yesterday. So generous!

The three of us shared a breakfast charcuterie board. It had a stack of waffles, some type of tasty banana bread, sausages tucked in pancakes, yogurt/granola, cheeses, pistachios, pear/blueberries/strawberries/apricots for fruit, specially seasoned bacon, pickled onions, and multiple sauces. To top that off, there were avocado deviled eggs (SO GOOD).

Then, I “had” to drop in this morning as I was driving to – just to try the Avocado Toast.  It didn’t disappoint!I had a Blood Orange Mojito – very good mocktails, too. It was surprising to see all the cocktails.

I like that they have oat milk to go with your cup of coffee. It was an ideal pairing with my Raspberry White Chocolate Scone. They also sell their own whole bean coffee by True Stone Coffee Roasters, crafted locally in St. Paul, MN. There are four cheerful, yellow-umbrella outdoor patio tables and ample parking.I spoke to Jarrett Ritenour, part owner with his wife, and asked about special orders for a few small upcoming events. I am glad to know that its possible to pre-order pastries and entrees through them. Check out this gem of a place!

I just moved to the area and decided to go out for breakfast. This place is not like a typical Perkins breakfast! They put a unique Cuisine twist on all the basic breakfast items, and also creates some very unique dishes. Highly recommend!

The food here is absolutely amazing. Love that they make stuff housemade and use local ingredients. The server Jax is such a wonderful and kind soul. He reminded us of one of our closest friends. Such a wonderful atmosphere.