For some time now I have been driving by this coffee & tea shop, and today I decided to take the…read moreroad less traveled, Starkey Road, and pay this place a visit. And what I found completely amazed me, and exceeded my highest of expectations. After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, 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 Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea, near Tanglewood Mall, in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. The Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea on Starkey Road in Roanoke, VA, is a former bank that was converted into a coffee shop by Blake Construction, a company that also handles many of their projects. This location opened in 2012, after the original downtown Roanoke store was established in 1990 by founder Dave Johnson. The Starkey Road location featured a unique renovation, including turning the old vault into a walk-in cooler and adding a drive-up window.  When I entered the Coffee Shop today, I was attracted by its magical cozy ambiance and by the fine lines and curves of its renovation architectural design. Known for its artisanal coffee blends and curated tea selections, I was also impressed with their menu, that besides freshly baked pastries, also included a nice egg variety plates for breakfast and creative sandwiches for lunch. The place offered a cozy retreat for coffee enthusiasts. College students could take advantage of their Free WiFi to research and write their reports using their laptops. Friends could meet there to spend quality time talking to each other. Entrepreneurs could use the place to brainstorm business ideas over a cup of savory coffee. Art enthusiasts could view the artists display works, and even purchase one to add to their collection. When it was my turn to make my order, I approached the counter and a bright and friendly young lady took my order. I ordered a breakfast plate with two fried eggs over easy, bacon, and white toast, with a large Mocha Coffee to drink. The cook did an excellent job cooking my food, just how I had asked it done. At the entrance there was a Community Bulletin Board with different announcements and advertisements. I happened to find one for this year's performance of the Nutcracker at the Burgland Center, which I had been wondering about when ticket sales were selling. In conclusion, I highly recommend this coffee shop, not only for its great coffee and tea, for its food menu, for its exceptional customer service, and cozy atmosphere, that together make for an extraordinary dining experience.

Over the top incredible service. My mom and I are frequenters, and I get a large PSL every time I…read morecome through Roanoke! They hands down have the best out there, and always the perfect light ice temperature lattes. Today, we had a little explosion (matcha everywhere...) and yet the baristas immediately came to help and mop and made a new one before he even finished mopping. HUGE shoutout Dakota for your sweet demeanor and all your help!!!

Traveling through, stopped in for to go sandwiches. The coffee shop is very cute, well decorated…read moreand clean. Order at a counter and seat yourself in a small dining room off to the side. Staff were helpful and friendly. Christian music on the radio and scripture on the wall which I loved. I ordered the turkey and apple panini and they graciously made a plain grilled cheese for my children. Both were delicious, very quick made and hot. Cookies from the bakery shelf were excellent. Worth $25. I didn't try the coffee since it was later in the day but they sell Red Rooster which is a very popular local brand. Well done.

A cute coffee shop right downtown with a great space to work or meet with friends. I didn't eat…read morelunch, but I really enjoyed my fresh scone with a green tea refresher. My daughter enjoyed her iced latte. The free WiFi worked great. The service was friendly.

Have enjoyed Covenant Coffee twice and both times were incredible. Everything is local, organic,…read moreand house made. Service is wonderful! Cannot wait to get another coffee soon!

Best coffee we've had in Roanoke. Definitely stop at this truck when he is open. Top notchread more

Absolutely fabulous place to visit for your morning needs! Coffee, tea, smoothies + more!!! Rachael…read moreis attentive and so easygoing, I love the prayer room and the scriptures written on the cups. Nourishes the soul and the body, definitely give this place a try!! you won't regret it :)

Frozen Yogurt is thought as healthier than ice cream now a days and many frozen yogurts stores have…read moreopened under different names with a great variety of flavors and even larger amounts of sweet toppings. Some give you a large bowl to fill up and charge by the pound but others, like this one charges by the size of the bowl and to make you not go over the dome lid, charge you $2.00 overflow fee if you do. They also have a Loyalty Program that give you one point for every $5 you spend, and when you have 5 points you get 20% off. Spoons Frozen Yogurt is located at the Towers Shopping Center and is a self-serve Frozen Yogurt shop offering an array of flavors and toppings. When I went in for the first time a young gentleman employee warmly greeted me and explained me the process of self-serve and how you will be charge by the size of the cup and not by the weight. I went and got an 8oz cup ($6) and filled it with half Mint Chocolate Chip and half Sweet Caramel Cheesecake yogurt. Then I went to the toppings area and put in a variety of toppings, including a cherry on top, making sure I didn't go overboard to not have to pay the $2.00 overflow fee. The yogurt was delicious as well as the toppings. As I was sitting down and enjoying my cup a few other customers came in, served their yogurt, paid, and sat down to enjoy it. I highly recommend this place, especially when the weather gets warmer, to cool off and at the same time enjoy the yogurt flavors and the toppings as well.

So amazing yummy love this yogurt place and the worker he's so cool, super funny and cuteread more

Great ice cream!!!!! Many flavors and GF and dairy free options. Also take out is availableread more

This ice cream is so rich and creamy, I highly recommend it for locals and visitors. Parking is…read morereally easy and the staff is so patient. They let us try a bunch of flavors before we decided on 4 for the flight. The flight could be priced a little more like a deal since a 2-scoop cone is $7.20 and a 4-scoop flight is actually $16, but it is a fun way to sample everything and easily switch between flavors. We went all fruity: Goat Cheese Blueberry, Banana Pudding, Strawberry Balsamic, and Triple Berry Crisp. The strawberry Balsamic was the simplest and most straight forward and the Goat Cheese Blueberry was the most rich, complex, and unique; it's a must try, even on a sample spoon. Can't wait to return when in a chocolatey mood to try some of their other exciting flavors!

Made to order donuts that were delicious. If you like donuts, you have to try them…read more P.S.- they have more donut options than what's on the website, I recommend ordering when you get there and have a chance to look at the full options

I've been to Duck Donuts before in Virginia Beach, and this on is on par with that one. Hot and…read morefresh donuts, made to order. The selection is great and I like the self-service ordering system, allowed us to take our time. Probably not the best for you, but a great sweet treat!

Really this is the place to meet a friend for coffee. They have pastries from Breadcraft and a nice…read moreselection of beverages. The space is comfortable and nice outside seating options. They have art supplies to choose from or you can bring your own, they also have different sets to choose from. the staff have all been nice and excited to help you.

What an innovative idea, to come up with a neighborhood café where you can enjoy delicious coffee…read moreand pastries, and at the same time create beautiful art. After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, 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 Canvas & Coffee Art Café that very reasantly opened in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. I woke up one day inspired to go have breakfast in an out of the ordinary café and while searching the net just happen to find this place that just opened, located at the Grandin Commons off Grandin Road, right next to the Post Office, and off I went with the enthusiasm of the adventure of the journey and thinking what I would find there. And what I found was amazing. Housed in a beautiful restored Victorian house turned Mini-Mall, named Grandin Commons, with six other businesses, was this cozy little café with its entrance on the first floor of the house. As I entered I was impressed with the simple yet elegant decor and its beautifully restored hardwood floors. On one of the walls were three artworks from a local artist in exhibition and for sale. On the other walls were framed blank canvases representing them being open to your artistic imagination. Small square tables and chairs filled the room for customers to sit and enjoy their coffee as they get their creative juices flowing. In the following room was the Café station neatly organized with the menu on the wall and pastries from the very well known bakery Bread Craft, inside a square glass dome. Next to it were the art supplies and different size canvases with price list. Sarah, a friendly and lovely young lady greeted and welcomed me to the Café, and kindly explained how everything worked. You could purchase and size canvas and were provided with the paints. They had both oil paints and watercolor paints. I also found out that you were welcome to come just to have coffee and a pastry and watch how others painted. I explained to her that my art was Photography and that I was there to have breakfast and review the place so that others would find out about it. She loved the idea and took my order of a Mocha Coffee and a Chocolate Croissant. While she prepared my breakfast I looked around and talked with her. The idea to open this place came from her and her husband Esteban. They shared a dream to have a place where creativity, coffee, and community met. A place where people felt truly welcomed and discovered the joy of creating. "Coffee brings us together, and art gives us room to express ourselves." Very true indeed. They also plan to hold events and workshops there, as well as have a rotating exhibition of local artists on the walls of the place. Needless to say, my coffee and chocolate croissant were delicious and I got to meet a very special person with very noble ideas. I highly recommend this place and encourage the community to give them your total support.