This is odd because Moge Tea is a big brand, but the relationship between the brand and this store…read moreis unclear to me as it has its own website and does not pop up with the bigger company which has some other locations in Virginia and many elsewhere. Not sure what to make of that, but evaluating this place on its own merits it does have some quality. I ordered on a kiosk and there was a screen with names of people who ordered and wait times and because the place was busy I thought I might have to wait longer. Instead, they were faster than expected, despite the fact that I ordered something with customization. They offer an extra large tea size, and it is the kind of thing you'd expect Morgan Spurlock to be drinking. I can't imagine wanting that much fruit tea in one setting, but it kept fine in the fridge and I drank half of it and finished the fruit the next day. Getting lychee-flavored jelly was, as is usually the case, a good decision. This is not a place that offers food, though there are other options nearby. Some of the matcha options looked interesting as well.

I really liked the ambiance and service. I always like to come here and study because they have…read moreWiFi and there are some outlets for charging my laptop. Everything I've tried so far has been good but my personal favorite is the four season super fruit tea!

One of my favorites desserts are Crepes and some of my favorites drinks to cool off are Smoothies…read moreand Buble Teas with Bobas.. So naturally when I heard about this casual spot in the Valley View Mall serving these and other Signature Drinks and Akai Bowls I immediately planed a trip to the Mall to try it out. This very unique establishment located in the Food Court of the Valley View Mall in a location behind a large window counter near the Barnes and Nobles Bookstore and Food Court tables and chairs, is one of the businesses in the Mall that is continously full with people of all ages: families, friends, and others, wanting to enjoy some quality time together, enjoying a special treat and drink. When I arrived at the place I examined the menu located above the wall in bright menu displays. A young lady employee greeted me with a smile and took my order. I ordered an Iced Thai Bubble Tea with Boba and some Ohio Crepes with Peanut Butter, Nutella, Banana, and Crushed Cookies. Both items were very fresh and delicious. As I enjoyed eating and savoring the Crepes at one of the tables in the Food Court area of the Mall, I observed many other people passing by this business and ordering especially Smoothies and Specialty Drinks. I highly recommend this place whenever you want to enjoy a special Crepes treat and freshen up with a cool glass of a Smoothie or Specialty Drink.

Was looking for a boba place on my way to the mall and found out it was conveniently inside the…read moremall! I got the taro milk tea and my boyfriend got the Thai milk tea. Both were absolutely incredible and we will be back not only for more delicious drinks, but also to try the acai bowls and crepes!

This is a to-go hut for morning beverages. It has a few food options but not much that appealed to…read moreme. I went for the seasonal choice: a pumpkin spice chai. The flavor was missing a note or two. I did appreciate the option to get oat milk at no extra charge. Wouldn't go out of my way again, but glad it's there as the region doesn't have a ton of this.

Brand new drive thru coffee shop in Roanoke!…read more Running latte was recently founded by a Roanoke local, and the drive-thru-only coffee stand is situated on Electric Ave. Wide variety of flavors (using natural syrups without dyes!) and options for the coffee lovers and those looking for a sparkling energy drink for the day. Reasonably priced and great customer service! They'll need to continue to improve their speeds if looking for a pick me up before work, but very hopeful for this shop to drive up business soon!

Looking for a place to have some dessert after finishing having an early dinner, I happened to find…read morethis place by the name of Sugar Cube Cafe. And never in my wildest dreams did I imagine what I would find inside. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Sugar Cube Cafe in Roanoke, Virginia, is the perfect example. This family-owned Bakery, Cafe, and Gift Shop is located in a small outdoor strip mall across from the Valley View Mall in Roanoke, Virginia. The owners are a husband and wife couple with a very enthusiastic family member who works there welcoming the customers, introducimg its products, and taking the customers orders. From the time I parked my car in the extensive parking lot next to their corner shop, a van parked next to me and it so happened to be the owner of the shop who is of Asian origin. When he saw I was headed the way of the shop, he introduced himself and gave me a warm welcome. Later inside I had the opportunity of meeting his wife and co-owner, who made my Boba Coffee that I ordered. When I entered the shop I was just expecting to find gourmet cupcakes, but what I found besides the wonderful cupcakes, were gourmet cheesecakes, macaroons, bubble coffee and tea, milkshakes, ice creams, mini pancakes, large cookies, and even Ramen Noodles and Udon, among other treats. The shop also had many stuffed animals and Asian dolls and posters and toys. I ordered a Midnight Magic Cupcake and a Boba Coffee with French Vanilla Cream. The Cupcake was $5.00 and the Boba Coffee was $10.00. The items here are not cheap, but they are definitely worth the money. I invite you to view my photographs and videos accompanying my review to get a better sense of the place and its products for sale there. It has a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. And I highly recommend you give them a visit and support their business. You will be happy you did.

Extremely awesome experience! Highly recommend! Staff was amazing, atmosphere was amazing, food…read moreand deserts were great!

Bruster's Real Ice Cream is a favorite of my wife's and mine for ice cream and other desserts in…read moreRoanoke, VA. For the people out there that like places such as Cold Stone Creamery, Bruster's is even better in my opinion. The staff is usually friendly and helpful in helping customers make a decision. They will let you sample any flavor if you want to try one. As for the ice cream, it is smooth, rich, and delicious and comes in a variety of unique flavors. They have all the staples including chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, but the rotating-unique flavors are where the real fun is. I am a fan of the chocolate mudslide and the cappuccino and my wife likes anything loaded with chocolate and peanut butter. Most of the time, I order a milkshake, but sometimes there is nothing like the hot and cold combination of cinnamon-vanilla ice cream on an apple dumpling. It is important to note that Bruster's is an outdoor counter-service ice cream shop and the lines can get long during peak season, but the wait is worth it. There is some limited seating to the side of the building featuring red benches and umbrellaed tables. All of these features make this place an ideal summertime stop. The next time you are looking for quality ice cream, be sure to give Bruster's a try.

Friendly staff, great ice cream. All the different flavors makes it hard to decide. Love their…read moreapple pie with a scoop of vanilla!

This is our must stop by place in Blacksburg when visiting VT. The potion is big with reasonable…read moreprice and most importantly sushi tastes really good too.

I've been here twice now and have had a good experience both times. It's in the mall and pretty…read moresmall, and my bar for sushi in Blacksburg was pretty low. However, I never felt like the sushi I got was bad, or even average. It's always been good! You're definitely going to find better sushi near the coast, but honestly, I don't think you'll be disappointed getting sushi here. They also have bubble tea, which I never got, but I heard it isn't bad. Pricing is also very fair, and the people who work here are very nice.

Little Green Hive is a woman-owned and family-operated coffee shop with multiple locations in…read moreDowntown Roanoke, Grandin Village, and its newest location in Daleville Town Center. A short while ago I had the privilege of reviewing its first location, in Downtown Roanoke, the largest establishment in Crafteria: Handmade Food and Goods, almost in the corner of S Jefferson Street and Church Avenue. Today I decided to visit the Little Green Hive in Grandin Village, located on Grandin Road in the heart of Grandin Village, right next to the 7-11 there. It shares the same entrance to the building where Rockfish Food and Wine Restaurant is located. After you enter a small foyer, the door on the right takes you to this Historic Grandin Village Coffee Shop, that serves Coffee, Smoothies, Smoothie Bowls, Fresh Juices, Breakfast Burritos & Bagels, and fresh pastries such as Fresh-baked Scones, Muffins, Cinnamon Rolls, and Large Chocolate Chip Cookies. When I entered through the white french door that led to this Coffee Shop located in a small yet very cozy space of a Victorian building with beautiful original hardwood floors and a lovely wide window with a long counter table and high chairs facing out the window looking out towards the sidewalk, I was simply amazed at how well by using different color paints for the walls, a white furniture counter, blackboards with color chalk menus, and contemporary yet comfortable furniture, they have created a cozy and inviting space, very appropriate to contribute to the dining experience itself. At the ordering counter, a gentleman employee warmly greeted and welcomed me with a smile. Then he took my breakfast order. I ordered a Bacon, Egg and Cheese on a plain Bagel Sandwich, a large Caffè Mocha, and one of their famous Cinnamon Roll, which by the way I had seen how they make them from scratch when I visited their Downtown Roanoke store. Another of their employee, a young lady, was the one who prepared the items ordered and the would place them on the pick-up table when ready and call the name of the items to be picked up and taken by the customer to their table. As I sat down waiting for my food to be ready. I noticed the positive chemistry emanating from the other customers there. A few young ladies who looked like friends were having breakfast and chatting at the window counter. An midage gentleman was seated in one of the relaxed and comfortable, leather chairs up front and listening to his music while he enjoyed his coffee. An older wise gentleman was serving as a mentor to a younger what looked like college student. And a group of four older but graceful and energetic ladies just arrived and were seated down at a table getting ready to have a pleasant breakfast meeting, while enjoying their coffee and breakfast treats. This restaurant was serving the community well. I could feel it in the air. While on its walls, there were artworks from a local artist hanging with a name and price tag and information on the artist with a QR code to the Artist's website and instructions on how to buy these and other of her works of art. While all this was happening I had already picked up my breakfast and was enjoying it at my table. Needless to say that everything tasted delicious. From my Mocha Coffee that had just the right flavor, to the Bagel Breakfast Sandwich which was fresh and soft with fresh ingredients, to the Cinnamon that was so sweet. I invite the readers of this review to also look at my photographs and video-clip accompanying the review to better appreciate this place and its food. And I highly recommend that you stop by and try it. For I can assure you that when you do, you are up for a one of a kind Coffee Shop dining experience.

The coffee was unexpectedly good. Not very many coffee shops to choose from so wasn't expecting…read moremuch, but the Americano had a nice roasted flavor. It was bold without being sour or bitter. Also ordered a sausage, egg and cheese burrito and a chocolate chip cookie. Again, the burrito surprised me and tasted better than it looked. Based on the appearance, it looked like it would be pretty basic and bland. But the eggs were soft and creamy, not dry or over cooked at all. The cookie was good as well. The cafe is a decent size, wide and open. There are tables on one side of the cafe and sofa seating on another side. We sat at a big elevated table with bar chairs that looked out of the cafe. Service was friendly enough. Would visit again for coffee and light bites again.

We recently tried Ninja Cafe and overall had a really good experience!…read more The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out looking just as good as it tasted. I ordered the ramen, and while the flavor was definitely there, it wasn't the spicy as I had ordered. Still a solid 8/10 for me. My husband really enjoyed his bowl -- no complaints at all there. The calamari was crispy and cooked perfectly, and the drinks were actually one of my favorite parts. Not only were they super cute (loved the cups!), but they tasted great too -- easy 10/10 on the drinks. The overall vibe was nice, and everything we tried showed that they care about presentation and quality. I'd definitely eat in next time and try more items on the menu

The best. I absolutely love the food here! It's a cute little shop with friendly service, and great…read morewhether you eat in or take out!