Best Coffee Shops in Rocky Mount, Va

If you stroll down the street without stopping for a fresh brewed cup of coffee at the Edible Vibe, you will miss a taste delight of epicurean proportions. Located at 315 Franklin Street in downtown Rocky Mount, the café caters to the mid-morning and afternoon crowd of locals. It is an eclectic place for a business meeting, a leisurely lunch, or a grab-and-go takeout. Whatever your time frame and appetite, Edible Vibe has something tasty for you.

The menu includes hot and iced coffees, and gourmet teas of every flavor. If you leave without tasting one of the handmade mouth watering pastries, your willpower is amazing.

Everything on the menu - even stocks and crackers - is made-on-site. Choose from baked goods, soups, salads and sandwiches. The locals favor the Black Angus Cookie with a hazelnut latte. Coffees are served in huge cups from the impressive inventory of brews. Try the Haystack salad or the Romanian onion soup for a taste experience to remember. Edible Vibe purchases local produce and the difference can be tasted in every bite. Prices range under $10.

Visit Edible Vibe on Monday through Wednesday from 8 am to 6 pm, Thursday and Friday 8 am to 9 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Smooth jazz plays at just the right volume weekdays, but on Thursday and Friday evenings the live music is jamming and hot. Take your laptop out to lunch and work from the free Wi-Fi connection. For information about the Edible Vibe, call 540-489-7827 or visit their website: edible_vibe/ev/htm.

Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea has become a Roanoke tradition. Located at 112 Campbell Avenue in Roanoke, Virginia, just minutes from the busy local farmers market, the shop is rarely empty. Well known as a business networking zone, laid-back hang-out, or speedy coffee stop, Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea is open weekdays from 11 am - 3 pm. Take time one day to sample one of the delicious homemade lunches. For those who are weight conscious, there are sugar free versions of the lattes and hot chocolates for full-flavor brews without the high calorie cost. Price range is moderate. For more details call 540-342-9404.

Smith Mountain Coffee and Café is centrally located at Westlake Towne Centre. Breakfast or lunch, you will find plenty of menu options. Wake your senses with something from the espresso bar, or sample one of the daily rotations of Fair Trade brewed coffees.

The hazelnut latte is outstandling and goes perfectly with the crisp biscotti. The hot chocolate is kid-pleasing and they love licking fluffy whipped cream from the top.

Eat in or take out, for under $10, and choose from sandwiches, soups, baked goods, or salad. This is a quiet place to meet for business, or just a friendly chat. The ambiance is welcoming and homey and the wait staff is prompt and courteous. Smith Mountain Lake Coffee and Café is located at 96 Builders Pride Drive, Hardy, VA. 24101. To find out more , call 540-721-3737.

Open Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 3 pm, Friday and Saturday from 7 am to 9 pm. For more information call the Smith Mountain Coffee and Café at 540-721-3737.