Finding the Best of Eleuthera – take in Da Perk Coffee Shop right here in Governors Harbour.
![Sit outside in the shade and watch the passing parade....](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Da-Perk12.jpg)
If you are looking for a great cup of coffee – Lavazza ! , breakfast, brunch or lunch then this is a must.
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Situated on the corner right here in the Harbour Da Perk is the ideal spot to sit and watch the world go by ….
![Harriet McDonald and me at Da Perk](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Da-Perk15.jpg)
They are open Monday to Saturday from 8am – 3pm.
![How apt is this !](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Da-Perk10.jpg)
Owned by Harriet and Alistair McDonald, Da Perk has been open since October 2013. Abia Bowles works front of house – taking orders and keeping everybody happy.
![Abia Bowles - front of house server....](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Da-Perk3.jpg)
Chefs Phalen Clarke and Devante Grant run the kitchen – tiny but totally effective – the kitchen – not
them !!!
![Chefs Devante and Phalen](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Da-Perk8.jpg)
The emphasis is on fresh healthy food and they are moving towards a less bread dependent menu – take a look at this fabulous dish – my current favorite – poached eggs on top of veggie cakes with avocado and feta smash – totally delicious !
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Alistair – an Australian- met Harriet – in her native Abaco about 15 years ago. He was working for a US yacht charter company at the time and Harriet was managing the Abaco Beach Resort. In 2005 they opened their restaurant and bar – Curly Tails – named after the curly tail lizards that were so abundant on the property !
![Another real favorite - flatbread with avocado, tomato and topped with poached eggs.....](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Da-Perk1.jpg)
Curly Tails is a 150 seater restaurant with an upstairs bar that seats 50 – check out their website and don’t miss a meal there if you find yourself in Abaco.
![Alistair and his son Justin](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Da-Perk9.jpg)
Their son- ten year old Justin – is at school in Abaco so Harriet spends a lot of time over there during term time. By the way I asked Justin what was his favorite thing to eat at Da Perk is and he told me – grilled cheese sandwich with bacon !!
So other items from the menu I particularly like include the New York Bagel – smoked salmon and cream cheese – plus check out the pictures below !
![grilled beets sandwich](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Da-Perk141.jpg)
![Eggs benedict with smoked salmon - delicious](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Da-Perk13.jpg)
Da Perk also sells local handicrafts – I love these driftwood painted pictures by Marti Fernander ….
![Local handicrafts for sale](https://bestofeleuthera.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Da-Perk6.jpg)
Da Perk will be closing for a month from around September 15th. Boo- hoo – but we all need a break ! Their phone number if you need it is 242 332 2620
2 thoughts on “Best of Eleuthera – Da Perk Coffee Shop”
My mouth waters every time I read about the wonderful dishes you write about and I look forward to trying them!! Gotta get a tee shirt…
Best,
Donna
You will love it ! and I can see you now in one of their T shirts……