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| - Established in 2011, this independent coffee shop has been perking up the Southern Highlands coffee scene. Two times this month, I was a part of this scene. The two times that I visited, I was studying from the test prep guides that I borrowed from Enterprise Library. Regardless of the small number of Starbuck's closer to Enterprise Library, it was worth driving a greater distance to spend time to Perk up in a unique coffee shop.
What a coffee shop to Perk Up in. There is a versatility in seating arrangements. There is outside seats. Inside on the immitation wood floor are plush chairs, small tables with seats, stools at the counter, and a six person table. The six person table is the ideal spot for a meet up, and in my case getting acquainted with the testing material. But if I was into reading a book or chatting with a friend, I'd prefer the plush chairs at the corner near the library case. And if I didn't want to leave my car, I could use the drive thru. No matter where you sit, the Las Vegas sun shines and complimentary WiFi shines into Perk Up Coffee.
The changing art work really shines into Perk Up Coffee creating a unique and interesting environment. My two visits brought me back to the 8 bit Nintendo Era. Jeff Swenty's 8 bit wood and carvings adorned the walls of the shop. They are so cheerful. I'd look up from the six person table at wood and carvings of Raccoon Mario and the Power Up Mushroom. Near the library case, Donkey Kong was on display. Over the plush chairs, an 8 bit rabbit drew attention to that corner. On another wall was 8 bit Mega Man. On the wall of the corridor leading to the rest rooms, stood 8 bit Glass Joe from Mike Tysons Punch Out fame. This scene reminded me of the late Galaxy Cafe's attention to theming. I am going to miss Jeff Swenty's 8 bit wood and carvings when it's gone.
Cleaniness appears to be consistent. When the batistas wasn't helping customers, she was cleaning. From the tables to the restrooms, cleanliness was on display.
There was a large menu for me to choose from. For example, in the cooler months they also serve pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin chai, and pumpkin bottom muffin. I was up to perking up with a simple cup of coffee with flavoring. They offer a nice variety of coffee flavoring that includes marshmallow, Irish Cream, and strawberry. I went for the coffee with strawberry syrup. It was savory and inexpensive. With the flavoring, the coffee came to around $2. Refills were also inexpensive. If I was hungry, I might of ordered a pastry.
On both visits, the batista was friendly. Last time, she chatted with me about the 8 bit wood and carvings.
I give a shout out to Perk Up Coffee Shop. In very recent times, the Las Vegas metropolitan area lost three independent coffee shops: Galaxy, Coffee House of downtown Henderson, and Beanz. I will not take Perk Up Coffee for granted. I am perking up the word that this is a four star independent coffee shop that is clean, unique, and brews a variety of savory beverages.
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