Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House
16430 Booker T Washington Hwy #4, Roanoke, VA
Crema's Take
“If you want a reliable lakeside spot to camp out for hours with decent pastries and a peppermint mocha, Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House delivers—just don't expect the coffee itself to be the main event. The real draw is the water views from the deck and the comfortable, low-key vibe that makes it perfect for working or meeting friends, though the espresso drinks are inconsistent enough that you might be disappointed if that's what you're coming for.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Overall, I found this place to be pretty average. The coffee wasn't exceptional, and the food was just okay. The Bavarian croissant was a nice highlight. Unfortunately, I had trouble hearing the cashier and had to ask her to repeat herself several times. The person who brought…
What a cool place! Nice coffee house vibe, plenty of areas to sit, was pretty busy when I was there around 1 pm, some eating a sandwich, some just getting coffee. They have freshly roasted coffee (ground and whole). I bought a bag that was roasted nine days ago. Food is…
Had an afternoon of working from this cafe and overlooking the lake and it was lovely. We ordered some fruit jam filled croissants, they kind of tasted like donuts. The latte I ordered was amazing and they also make tea lattes which I was impressed by. I couldn't believe the…
So I stopped to get gingerbread cookies and try a piece of the cake I had seen listed online. Ended up getting a couple sugar cookies also and a peppermint mocha coffee to go with it. The cookies were good. The gingerbread a little to soft but the flavor was good. The cranberry…
This particular SML Coffee House is in a beautiful location. You can enjoy views of the water from inside or on their deck. I will say, the coffees my friend and I ordered were not the best. The beans were definitely burnt. I believe they were working short staffed that…
Crema Reviews
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