I stopped there this morning with my coworkers. It is the…read moreCUTEST coffee shop. The service was fantastic and the atmosphere was very relaxing. On a personal note, I bought my 7 year old son a homemade bar of soap called "Monkey Farts." I can hear him giggling thinking he is washing his hands with monkey farts. Definitely will be back!

Service stunk and for the food, it wasn't anything special but the price was crazy high.read more

If nostalgia were a coffee shop, this is it! I got to pop in here to grab coffee before my drive…read morehome to Indianapolis. They had fun seasonal drink options. I ended up with the Sweather Weather, which personally needed a bit more flavor. The staff member who served me was very nice and provided detailed information about their seasonal menu. It was fun to explore the coffee shop's decor while I waited for my drink. Not too much seating, so it does seem like a grab-n-go place. A fun place for sure!

Ah! This was a one of a kind experience. I went with my aunt and her friend, and they both really…read moreenjoyed the 90s vibes to it. The cafe also seemed to be really into stranger things as they have an entire drink menu inspired by it! I really liked the decor, and the service was good too. The employee seemed a bit nervous but ultimately got our order efficiently. People seem to come here often, so it's a very welcoming place over all. Drinks were good, plenty of options for bread, and a breakfast menu!

Despite working with fewer employees, they are managing so well and keeping a good pace. The…read moreservice was awesome, and the pastries were just as good. They have a variety to choose from; I got a dark chocolate strawberry danish (YUMMM). I also got one of their dark roasts (also YUMMM). They have plenty of seating and the indoor aesthetic is so cute!!

Great place to buy pastries that are fresh and taste delicious! Moreover, they have an amazing…read moreselection! Immediately, we were greeted upon entering, and they were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It's a small place; however, you can eat on the inside of the river market once you get your food! I wish they had more drink options (espresso & tea), but that's just a personal preference!

Blue Collar Coffee Co. was so good that I visited twice. On my first visit, I ordered a large iced…read moreNorthwood's Latte and a cheese Danish, and both were delicious. When I returned, I tried the Cotton Candy Latte and was genuinely surprised by how good it was. I even bought a bag of coffee to try at home. I still have no tried it but I'm very excited too. The staff were friendly, and the shop had a really cool industrial atmosphere. The blue collar theme carries throughout the decor, including a door handle shaped like a large tool. The dim lighting gives the shop a relaxed feeling, and its location near the river makes the surrounding area even better. Great drinks, friendly service, and an atmosphere with plenty of personality. I would definitely return. My favorite part was definitely the coffee and atmosphere. I loved drinking my delicious coffee looking over the river!

A riverside setting in a repurposed brick snd stone building makes great use for this coffee shop…read more If you are looking for a good selection of roast coffees with a river view and a quick friendly server- you should give them a try!

Power down, robot…read more While driving to Wisconsin, I needed some caffeine and was quickly approaching Rockford. I decided to see if there were any cool local coffeehouses to drop in and get my usual americano and Velvet Robot won me over with the unique name. Knowing nothing else about the place, I set GPS and took a detour for caffeine. I headed in and went straight to the counter. The barista was chilling out on a couch and watching a movie since no one else was in there. We made some odd small talk while I ordered my usual americano. That's when things got weird. He asked if I wanted steamed milk in mine despite me ordering it just black. He seemed confused as I was telling him that they are usually just water and espresso shots. As he was putting my drink together, I noticed he used the handwashing faucet to add the water to my drink. I thought that was really really odd and if not a bit unsettling. Surely they have an actual tap for adding water to drinks? After my drink was made, I went on the hunt for the bathroom. The building that houses Velvet Robot is massive. It almost feels like a mall or a convention center. It was seriously a 1.5-2 minute walk to the bathroom and along the way, it was wide open spaces filled with a church and some offices. As for Velvet Robot itself, it honestly feels like the kind of coffeehouse I would've designed in my early teens. It had cool aesthetics, there was a small arcade corner, stickers adorned the coffee counter, and skateboards with sick art along the walls. I really dug the feel and vibe of the interior. Sadly, when I got to my car and started sipping on my americano, I knew this robot fizzled out. The americano tasted like it was made with drip coffee instead of espresso. Which is weird since I saw the barista make my drink. On top of that, having to explain to the barista what and how to make an americano was a head-scratcher for me. So, while I loved the aesthetics and vibe of Velvet Robot, the disappointment in ordering and taste of my drink has me leaving one of the lowest scores I've ever given to a coffeehouse. Definitely a 5/5 for vibe but 1/5 for coffee and ordering. Maybe if the future allows me to revisit Velvet Robot again, I would gladly give it another shot (no pun intended). But, I don't see myself trying it again until I've had a few of the other places in Rockford first.

super delicious cold brew! I was scared it was gonna be too bitter but it was amazing if u like…read moresweet but not too sweet drinks! 10/10

A friend recommended this cafe right in downtown Rockford. The hot chai was yummy! Yay for…read morealternative milks! I was surprised by how big the avocado toast was- one slice of toast under avocado spread with a fried egg on top plus cut fruit on the side - all in the box! So good. The servers were friendly, knowledgeable & fast. The restaurant can get loud depending on the customers, but we were able to have a normal conversation without being bothered. Such a friendly atmosphere with regulars greeted with hugs and jokes. 2-hour parking -free- on the street out front.

We loved visiting Wired during our short stay in Rockford. I'm a Pacific Northwest coffee lover and…read morethe cappuccino was great! We returned the next day for another. Staff are wonderful, and it was awesome to meet the owners and learn more about the cafe's history as well as the story behind the flame logo. So glad you survived the fire! Thanks for the great coffee!

Wow wonderful bakery and huge sort of thc and cbd edibles and very delicious and also coffees and…read moreteas that can be infused Get this you make your own Xmas basket with edible and candles and cooked and brownies and butters yum

We opted for non infused baked goods and they were lovely. Sweet treats we would repeat-we got…read morethree cupcakes and a loaf cake. All were moist and had different levels of sweetness, as described. The people were very nice too-this would be an easy stop if we lived here!

I bought some sweet and salty cookies (toffee, pretzels, chocolate) and sourdough crackers, and…read morethought everything tasted delicious. The cookies were chewy and soft, and enormous! I wasn't in the mood for coffee, but I saw they serve Lavazza espresso. It was busy, but the line moved fast. The pastry chef who runs it is a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, and clearly knows what she's doing. I hope it's a huge success! As they evolve, I'd love to see them offer quiche for those of us who like a little protein with our carbs, but I'm sure whatever they add to the menu will be good.

Excellent food and coffee (the only place around Roscoe/Rockton that I know of that can actually…read moremake an espresso). I got a tomato basil focaccia and meant to bring it home for my wife but ended up eating the whole thing there. Will be back weekly.