Sweet Donkey Coffee
2108 Broadway Ave SW, Roanoke, VA
Crema's Take
“Sweet Donkey's legendary waffles are reason enough to visit, but the real draw is how the cafe manages to feel like a genuine third space—busy without being chaotic, with two floors, fireplaces, and enough seating variety (indoor and outdoor) that you can actually settle in for work or a long catch-up with friends. The espresso drinks are genuinely excellent and their creative specialty beverages show real care, making this the kind of place people compare favorably to coffee shops in major cities like New York and LA.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Wifi.
Google Reviews
This used to be one of my favorite coffee shops, which is why it honestly makes me sad to write this review. Recently, I visited the café with a friend who had never been there before. I was really excited to show her the place because it has always been special to me. I’ve…
Great spot in Roanoke. Always busy but I don’t mind that as much. We love Food Truck and Tunes on Friday nights. Little known fact about Sweet Donkey is that they make the best waffles on the planet. I wish their coffee was better (fresh, single origin….which they have sometimes…
If you haven't visited this coffee shop yet, what are you even doing?? This place is the best for just enjoying a drink, inside or outside. I've worked remotely from here as well no problem they have tons of seating upstairs and outside. Sometimes I've seen them have event days…
I’ve lived in London, New York City, and Los Angeles- this coffee house is my favorite. While visiting my dad in Roanoke for the last two weeks, I’ve spent every morning at this cafe. It is fantastic. The baristas seem chill and friendly. Try a hot latte with orange silk.
Looking around for places to go and see and happened upon this location. I had to go just because of the name. The place has 2 floors and fireplaces. We went in for tea because my friend felt a little under the weather. I took my own lemon in and they cut it for me and put honey…
Crema Reviews
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