Top Three Independent Coffee Shops in the Roanoke, Virginia Area

Ruth Carter
Coffee shops are wonderful places to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a delicious pastry or dish, read a book or newspaper, or visit with friends. If you live in the Roanoke, Virginia area, three particular independent coffee shops provide a delightful experience whether you are relaxing alone or with those who are dear to you.

Blue Collar Joe's

Blue Collar Joe's is a locally owned and operated coffee shop located at 1171 Roanoke Road in Daleville, Virginia, a town which borders on the edge of Roanoke. This establishment offers homemade exotic donuts that are like little works of art, several different coffee and espresso beverages that are made from fresh ground beans obtained from a variety of local specialty roasters, fruit smoothies, wraps, sundaes, and shakes. You can view a copy of the menu online.

Blue Collar Joe's has a friendly and upbeat atmosphere where the employees seem genuinely glad to see you and treat you as if you are their most important customer. You can read reviews of this enjoyable place on the Blue Collar Joe's website.

Blue Collar Joe's is open from 6am-7pm Monday through Friday, 7am-7pm on Saturday, and 7am-5pm on Sunday. If you would like to contact a member of the staff, you can call 540-992-JOES (540-992-5637) or send an e-mail to Joe@ bluecollarjoes.net.

The Mojo Café

The Mojo Café is a locally owned and operated coffee shop located at 2825 Brambleton Avenue SW in Roanoke, Virginia. This business serves fair trade and organic coffees (served either hot or frozen), smoothies, and healthy vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes that would make great ideas for breakfast or lunch. All of the items offered for these delectable meals are either made fresh in the Mojo kitchen or are bought from local bakers and caterers.

The Mojo Café provides a friendly and relaxing atmosphere where the staff gets to know you on a first-name basis. You can read reviews of this cafe' online.

The Mojo Café is open from 6:30am-5pm on Friday, 7am-3pm on Saturday, and 8am-3pm on Sunday. If you would like to speak with a member of the staff, please call 540-769-6050.

Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea

Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea is a locally owned and operated chain of coffee shops with several locations within the Roanoke, Virginia area. Information regarding the location of the various shops is available online.

Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea roasts its own coffee on site and also offers a host of teas and pastries as well. You can order their coffees, teas, flavor syrups, and logo merchandise online.

Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea has a friendly, comforting atmosphere where you can sit quietly and read or visit with your friends or family. This establishment is also very involved in supporting community efforts.

The hours of operation for the various Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea shops varies from location to location. You can go online and click on the star for the particular shop for which you would like to know the hours, address, and contact number.

If you live in the Roanoke, Virginia area or are just passing through town, check out these independently owned coffee shops and enjoy a cup of coffee and a tasty pastry. You will have a scrumptious and comforting snack, and too, you can be glad that you are supporting an independent business.

Published by Ruth Carter

Ruth is a homeschooling mother of three and the wife of a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate student. She holds a Master s degree in counseling and has worked in a number of different settings with a varie...  View profile

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  • Susan Elliott4/12/2010

    Awesome information! TOO funny...I am working on an article about white coffee beans! Have a beautiful day, my dear friend!

  • Katie Hart4/12/2010

    I love going to Mill Mountain to get hot chocolate.

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