Center Perk Restaurant

639 Main Street • Manchester, Connecticut 06040
(860) 474-5543
Nestled in Manchester, Center Perk has become a beloved breakfast spot for locals and visitors alike. Compact yet cozy, with eight booths and a counter seating area, the café exudes a welcoming ambiance. In the warmer months, tables are set up outside, adding a refreshing al fresco dining option. The interior, adorned with antique photos and paintings, creates a comfortable atmosphere that invites conversation and camaraderie.

It’s easy to understand why. Food is locally supplied and the restaurant motto is “cooked with care, from our family to yours.” In addition to offering a reasonably priced and extensive menu of Sweet Morning Omelets, sides such as grits, sweet potato home fries and corned beef hash, Nardi Breads, homemade muffins, For the Little Ones Caterpillar Pancakes and specialties like Toad in the Hole over easy eggs grilled in the middle of a choice of bread with tomato slices , sandwiches, appetizers, soups, salads, build-your-own burgers, Lattes, specialty teas, hot or iced coffee, hot chocolate and Hosmer Mountain soda – the atmosphere here is warm and welcoming. One might say, it’s downright perky.
Center Perk's reputation for outstanding coffee and delectable food is well-deserved. Their assortment of muffins and breakfast wraps have garnered rave reviews. The blueberry buckle oatmeal, a steaming bowl of blueberries, oatmeal, cinnamon, and almonds, is hailed as the perfect cold morning antidote. The café is also celebrated for its avocado bacon wrap, savory grit bowls, and inventive breakfast dishes. Surprisingly, even the oatmeal here receives high praise for its delicious flavors and toppings. Furthermore, the pulled pork Benedict has been deemed a must-try.
Monday - Friday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m
Saturday & Sunday, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m