Mon–Fri 6a – 6p·Sat 7a – 5p·Sun 7a – 2p
South County · Est. Telegraph Rd

Good coffee.
Better mornings.

A cozy neighborhood coffee shop pouring made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, slow-steeped cold brew, and the friendliest hellos on Telegraph Rd.

Rating
4.7★

157 Google reviews

Today
6a – 6p

Closes 6:00 PM

Range
$1–10

Per person

Barista pouring espresso inside Perk It Up on Telegraph Rd

"Warm cups, warmer welcomes."

Made to orderSmall batch beansLocally roastedFree Wi-FiDrive upFriendly faces
Caramel macchiato with hand-drizzled caramelSignature

The house pour

The Caramel Macchiato that started it all.

Two shots of espresso, silky steamed milk, and caramel we cook down in the back. It's the drink our regulars quote in their Google reviews — and the one we've been perfecting since day one.

$5

12oz · Hot or iced

"Far better than any chain coffee shop." — Google review

Take some home

Beans for your kitchen counter.

We stock a rotating selection of whole beans from small roasters — light and fruity, dark and syrupy, and everything between. Ask us for a recommendation based on how you brew.

  • Whole bean · 12oz
  • Ground to order
  • Rotating single origins
  • Local roasters
Whole roasted coffee beans in burlap

Loved on Google

4.7 ★ from the neighborhood.

157 reviews and counting. Here's what our regulars have to say about the cup in their hand this morning.

"The quality of the coffee and service is far better than any chain coffee shop!"
Regular since '22
"Great selection of coffee beans for people that like to brew their own."
Home brewer
"Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, good prices."
Telegraph Rd local

Come say hi

Find us on Telegraph.

Address

5526 Telegraph Rd

St. Louis, MO 63129

Hours

  • Mon – Fri6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • SundayClosed