Local with Lindsay | Review of PERKS! Espresso & Smoothies

By Lindsay Vandermyde


Need a little pick-me-up?

Then you need to head over to PERKS! Espresso & Smoothies. Right. NOW!

Not only do they have a million coffee and coffee-free options and variations of iced, hot, and blended drinks, they have wonderful fruit smoothies you can put in boosters like "Hangover" or "Women's Blend"--and for the daring super-healthy..."Wheat Grass."

In my trip to their Sunset location (they have 3--Sunset, Harmon's Parking Lot, and Rite Aid Parking lot), I enjoyed a delicious "Chunky Monkey" and a Greek Turkey Wrap. The wrap was full of flavor and the ingredients that went inside of it (turkey, lettuce, olives, zippy dressing, wonderfulness...) felt very fresh and very healthy. The Chunky Monkey sent my taste buds spinning and I could hear them calling for "More, More!" Give me anything topped with whipped cream and you pretty much own me...!

 The Owner of PERKS!, Lori Hanna, used to work in law enforcement and developed a love for coffee. An opportunity presented itself to start PERKS!, and ever since she has continued to put her heart and soul into quality ingredients and a vibrant customer experience. She realizes that life is busy, so she wanted to create a place where people on the go can still have their coffee or drinks, without sacrificing flavor and quality. The Sunset location still maintains a drive-through for that very purpose, but also offers a cool, "Friends" (tv show) kind of atmosphere if you want to just hang out with your buddies or curl up on one of their cushy seats with a good book. It's very possible you might see Phoebe singing "Smelly Cat" in the corner or Ross and Rachel on the sofa. Possible. But not likely. But you may see Lori, and that's even better!

Stop by PERKS! Espresso & Smoothies.  They make YOUR drink YOUR way.

Don't forget to ENTER TO WIN $25 to PERKS! (click here)!

Giveaway ends May 4, 2012.