Bidwell Perk

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2025-01-16

Have always loved Bidwell Perk, but recently attended Trivia Night hosted by Tao with a group of friends and had the BEST TIME! We will all be returning again for the next Trivia Night ❤️

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2025-01-18

I sat on the outside patio by the pink camellias, breathing crisp fresh air and sipping on my Bidwell house blend this morning. Their Bomb sandwich on a croissant is my favourite breakfast item on their menu. Thank you for a welcoming staff, good coffee and good food. The interior is pleasant and cozy. Perfect spot for reading or socialising. 10 out of 10.

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2024-09-10

The best thing about Bidwell Perk might be how consistent it is. I've been coming here off and on since 2004, it's now on its third owner but through all that its managed to keep its great vibe, excellent drinks, and good food. The service has always been great, the staff is usually made up of Chico State students but they hire well and they're all very friendly and helpful. The owners are usually hands-on too, often taking orders, making/handing out drinks themselves. The Perk has won "Best of Chico" a lot for a reason. They really excel in just about every area, their patio is one of the best in town, they have free parking and (usually) plenty of it. You never feel rushed at the Perk, unlike some places, it's designed to encourage you to stay for a while. Comfortable chairs, chill music, nice ambient lighting. The only request I would make in this regard is to bring back the cushioned armchairs that used to be in the back area, those were a nice alternative to the tables. My go-to drink is the Godiva mocha, either hot or blended. It's pricey, but it's a nice treat now and then. I highly recommend. Otherwise you can't go wrong with just a good ol' cup of black coffee. You can bring your own mug or even store it behind their counter and you'll get a discount on regular coffee. A lot of new coffee shops have opened up in the past few years like Day Camp and Stoble, but they all share this hard industrial vibe that doesn't have the comfort of the Perk. I'm glad it's stayed consistent over the years, it doesn't try to be something it's not. It's the Perk and people love it for that.