Perkins Menu Prices

Perkins is an American casual dining restaurant chain, which is well-known for its value meals called Great Plates and its pastries. It is one of the kid-friendly family restaurants in the United States. Their menu includes a set of meals for kids but you can also order breakfast, lunch, and dinner from them as well.

In the table below you will find the latest Perkins menu prices.

Brand History

The history of the Perkins restaurant chain starts back in 1957 when Ivan and Matt Perkins open their first location in Cincinnati, Ohio called Smithies Pancakes House. The chain expanded as a franchise in 1958.

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In the beginning, the Perkins menu included a large variety of waffles and pancake options, but through time more items were introduced such as a juicy burger, salads, soups, hearty steak plates, breakfast dishes, and many handcrafted handhelds options.

In 1967 Wyman Nelson, a franchisee from Minnesota introduced an expanded menu and run an aggressive advertising campaign. Nelson consolidated the Perkins restaurant chain from 1969 until 1978.

In 1979 the founders of the company retired and sold their interest in the business, so Perkins became a wholly owned subsidiary of Holiday Inns, Inc. based in Memphis. Also, the headquarters have been established in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Perkins in-store bakery was established in 1986 and since then customers kept coming back for the delicious pies and cookies.

In 1987 the company was renamed as Perkins Family Restaurants and was organized into a limited partnership that had interests that were publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

In 1988 Perkins went international and opened its first location in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

Nowadays, there are more than 320 Perkins restaurants in 32 states in America and in two provinces of Canada.

Our review

The Perkins menu has everything for everyone, from breakfast items to burgers, steaks, salads, soups, and desserts. From their in-store bakery, you can purchase many scrumptious cookies, dreamy pies, fruit pies, and cream pies. Their signature bakery item is the Mammoth Muffin.

If you are going to eat at Perkins, plan on spending $7 to $9 for an omelet, $7 to $10 for a breakfast specialty, eggs classics cost $6 to $10, pancakes are priced from $5 to $7 and the soups and salads cost $4 to $10.  For a steak you will have to pay around $13 and the pies cost anywhere between $3 and $10.

The atmosphere in Perkins restaurants is simple but cozy with comfortable seats and tables set for families.

The Perkins best seller items are the pastries, the Fabulous Five Breakfast, and the Big Bacon BLT Sandwich. Also, the Mushroom and Swiss Omelet is one of the customers’ favorites.

The service from this restaurant is great and pretty fast. The staff is friendly and attentive and will bring your food and drinks to the table in only a few minutes.

Perkins FAQs

At what time does Perkins open?

In general, Perkins opens at 06:00 a.m. every day. However, it may vary from one location to another, so it is recommended to verify the opening hours of the restaurant you are interested in on their official website.

At what time does Perkins close?

Most of the Perkins restaurants close at 10:00 p.m. every day, but it may depend on the day of the week and location. So, you should verify the closing hours of the location you are interested in on the official website of the restaurant.

How many Perkins restaurants are there?

There are more than 320 Perkins restaurants located in 32 states in America and in two provinces from Canada.

Does Perkins serve breakfast all day?

Yes, you can order breakfast at Perkins all day as this is one of their specialties.

Does Perkins have a breakfast buffet?

No, Perkins does not have a breakfast buffet, but you have a wide range of choices with such an extensive breakfast menu.

Does Perkins have a children’s menu?

Yes, Perkins features the Kid Perks menu, which includes meals for kids that are served along with a free Crazy Cookie and a free drink.

What is the most popular item on the Perkins menu?

It is pretty hard to narrow down to just one item with such an extensive menu, but their buttermilk pancakes are very popular among customers.

Does Perkins accept reservations?

You can make a reservation at Perkins only from Monday until Thursday. If you would like to go to Perkins on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday you will see that the guests are seated on the first come first serve principle.