Menu items from the pop-up ended up on the finalized Perch menu, like the Bratwurst Biscuit Sandwich with a bratwurst sausage patty, fried egg, gruyere, chimichurri, pickled red cabbage, and papas fritas. Halbach says the most popular breakfast item is the Perch Benedict , which includes an English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise, chives, and papas fritas. “I may be biased, but I think our hollandaise sauce is the best I’ve ever had,” said Halbach. “While I love our Perch Benedict with a muffin, I order it with a biscuit instead of a muffin so I can enjoy our fresh-baked biscuits with the hollandaise.” Speaking of freshly baked, Perch has a made- fresh-daily bakery case with a rotating menu of scones, cookies, muffins, and their cinnamon roll, which has become a huge hit. “Our cinnamon rolls quickly became a crowd favorite, and we still sell out of them nearly every day,” said Halbach. In October, Perch launched a small lunch menu that includes a Lyonnaise Salad , a Steak Sandwich , and a V egan Fried Tofu Bowl . Drinks include a coffee menu that has lattes made with Brookings’ Cottonwood Coffee and also serve hot chocolate, which Halbach says he’s heard is the “best hot chocolate in town.” Cottonwood Coffee worked with Perch to create a custom coffee blend, and the team hopes to sell their roast or whole bean to customers by the holidays. They also are looking at an online ordering system for cinnamon rolls and other baked goods, allowing customers to order six to 12 items to-go. Perch recently finished an outdoor patio that created seating for 50 more people, and includes several gas fire pits for warmth. “We have had a lot of positive feedback from customers about how bright and inviting the space is and how creative the use of space is.” Alex Halbach
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