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| - This is the epitome of a friendly, local, independent coffeehouse without the contrived pretentiousness of...ahem...other "conceptual" neo-grunge or slickly-hipster single proprietor places in town (ain't gonna name names...) Attentive, knowledgeable staff, a variety of seating options (everything from comfy chairs in front of a fireplace to 2- or 4-person tables for work/laptops and a large table with 10 chairs) and artwork on the walls that can be yours for the right price all round out the aesthetics.
Still, if the coffee was no better than Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks, there would be no reason to drive past the Orange and Green Monsters to get here, no matter how pleasant the staff and surroundings. The good news is that the coffee is indeed worth the trip- drip coffee, particularly the Kona, is flavorful and rich, the lattes and cappuccinos are full-bodied and served with enough foam to blunt any harshness in the espresso (only once was this a problem) and the mugs and cups they use are well-balanced in your hand. I've not used the drive-thru yet so haven't had the paper to-go cups, but I'm sure they're fine in their own way.
The only reason I cannot give Perk Up 5 stars is because I live too far away to make it a daily habit...but they're not to blame for that, and I'm there as often as I can be!
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