I've written about this place prior..but I have to again. I live in Mission, a neighborhood where 4th Street is the spin. It's an area that's sadly going through gentrification to a more "upscale" community. As if we don't have enough of that in Calgary.
The Perk..as it's called by locals..was formerly known as Beans to locals that have been here a while. It's an indie coffee house that sells all things java related, but also has some great food. My personal favourite is the Cuban Sandwich..and I'd love to make it at home but I still haven't taken the time to learn how to make pulled pork.
The Perk is just cool. In a city that's all about being "upscale" the Perk is a refreshing place where anyone can go. It's clientele is a mix of everyone..from the hipsters surfing on their Mac's..to seniors having a chat & to future punk revolutionaries planning their next protest against the oil sands. It also has unique music playing..satellite radio with whatever the guy working seems to want to listen too. The Perk has it's own patio, which is the sidewalk of 4th Street and is usually populated by people that stop in for a cafe..presumably on their way to work in the core. They've also got a daily saying out front on a sign, and the door reads something like "No Anarchists or Crybabies over the age of 18"
It's a kick ass place..and it's the kind of place you can go to just sit alone and not feel like an idiot
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