Roanoke Coffee

The Toebean Cat Cafe

20 Walnut Ave SW

“The Toebean Cat Cafe combines genuinely excellent specialty coffee with adoptable cats roaming freely throughout the…”

SmileyTea

1333 W Main St

“The owner's infectious energy sets the tone at this bubble tea spot, where creative signature drinks like a coconut…”

Covenant Coffee Company

1911 Franklin Rd SW

“Jeff's genuine passion for coffee and people turns every visit into a personal experience—regulars rave about his…”

RND Coffee Lounge

1114 Main St SW

“RND roasts their own beans with a light hand that lets the origin shine through—their natural process Ethiopia Sidamo…”

The Whole Bean Coffeehouse

315 Franklin St

“The Whole Bean nails the creative syrup game with unexpected combinations like toasted marshmallow that actually work,…”

James River Drip

19860 Main St

“James River Drip punches way above its weight as a coffee shop by serving legitimately excellent Southern breakfast…”

The Albemarle Bakery & Coffee House

203 Albemarle Ave SW

“The Albemarle Bakery's cinnamon rolls and bacon, egg and cheese buns are the real draw here—these aren't afterthoughts…”

Second Cafe

813 5th St SW

“Second Cafe has become Roanoke's most beloved queer-friendly hangout, and they've earned that reputation with genuinely…”

Bread Craft

24 Church Ave SW

“The biscotti here will convert you—crispy, flavorful, and nothing like the stale imposters you've tried elsewhere—and…”

Hustle/Haven

355 Campbell Ave SW

“This is a fitness studio first and coffee shop second, but the drink bar is genuinely worth a stop even if you're not…”

Cellō coffee house & cafe

118 Campbell Ave SE

“Cellō does something rare in Roanoke: it takes its coffee seriously while treating food as an equal priority, with…”

Crumbles Store

127 Kirk Ave SW

“Crumbles Store does breakfast biscuits better than anyone else in Roanoke—crispy, buttery, and stuffed with real bacon…”

One Love Coffee House

40 Summers Way #102

“One Love Coffee House is the kind of place where you'll actually want to linger for hours, thanks to its genuinely…”

The BiblioPub

416 Campbell Ave SW

“The BiblioPub is built around actual reading—think library meets café with curated books throughout, antique furniture,…”

Sweet Donkey Coffee

2108 Broadway Ave SW

“Sweet Donkey's legendary waffles are reason enough to visit, but the real draw is how the cafe manages to feel like a…”

Donnie D’s Bagels and Deli

70 Market Center Way

“Skip the coffee here and come for the legitimately excellent breakfast bagels—the cinnamon sugar and everything bagel…”

Running Latte

4096 Electric Rd SW

“Running Latte's Almond Joy latte has earned cult-favorite status among Roanoke regulars, and the creative signature…”

Little Green Hive Grandin

1402 Grandin Rd SW #102

“Their Queen Bee iced coffee is genuinely excellent and worth ordering, though consistency issues with other drinks and…”

Abide

5999 Franklin Rd

“Abide pairs genuinely excellent pastries—think orange cranberry muffins and lemon raspberry scones—with a thoughtfully…”

Altar Coffee

2825 Brambleton Ave SW

“The Gladheart partnership has given this pop-up roaster a permanent home where they're consistently pulling some of the…”

Our Daily Bread Bakery & Bistro

3334 Brambleton Ave SW

“Our Daily Bread excels at the full-service breakfast experience—think perfectly crispy hash browns, jammy eggs, and…”

Duck Donuts

3564 Electric Rd SW Unit 18

“Duck Donuts makes each donut to order right in front of you, which means you're getting them at peak freshness—the…”

Bean Bliss Coffee Bar

9 S College Ave

“The owner here actually knows how to pull espresso—bold and clean without any of that burnt bitterness—and will walk…”

Kind Brew Coffee & Tea House

3555 N Electric Rd Ste B1

“The "dirty sodas" here—creative drinks like a tropical blend with orange milk—set Kind Brew apart from typical coffee…”

Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House

16430 Booker T Washington Hwy #4

“If you want a reliable lakeside spot to camp out for hours with decent pastries and a peppermint mocha, Smith Mountain…”

Little Green Hive Daleville

90 Town Center Street #106

“Little Green Hive's Daleville location trades intimacy for space, offering one of their larger layouts perfect for…”

Little Green Hive

16 Church Ave SW

“Little Green Hive is a genuinely community-focused coffee shop embedded in a local art market where you can browse…”

Sugar Cube Cafe

4822 Valley View Blvd NW Ste I

“The owner's genuine passion for both coffee and boba shines through at every interaction, making this feel less like a…”

Westlake Coffee and Cafe

213 Scruggs Rd

“Westlake's espresso-forward drinks are a mixed bag—when they nail it, they're worth the drive, but consistency issues…”

RND Coffee

101 E Washington Ave

“RND Coffee pulls off that rare balance of serious espresso work and genuinely welcoming vibes—their Quad Americanos hit…”

Global Blend

4535 Bonsack Rd NE

“Global Blend is a rare coffee shop that actually delivers on the family-friendly promise, with a dedicated play area…”

Asher's Coffee

1302 Grandin Rd SW

“The owner's culinary background translates into thoughtful, balanced espresso drinks that stand out from typical coffee…”

Vinton Café - Kitchen & Bakery

126 E Lee Ave

“The homemade pastries and baked goods are genuinely excellent—the kind that remind you why a bakery case matters—and…”

The Cardinal Cafe

1312 Winborne St SW Suite 1

“This hybrid bike shop-cafe defies the odds with genuinely excellent breakfast food and a welcoming atmosphere that…”

RND Coffee at Riverside 2

2 Riverside Circle

“RND Coffee runs a tight, espresso-focused operation that nails both traditional shots and creative specialty drinks…”

Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea

20 Kingston Dr

“Mill Mountain's sensory-friendly atmosphere—quiet, low-lit, and genuinely peaceful—makes it a rare refuge if you want…”

One Love Coffee House Troutville

5441 Lee Hwy

“One Love draws creative flavor experimenters with their ambitious latte menu—think butterbeer and apple cider donut…”