Sweet Donkey Coffee

Came here by recommendation and we are hooked! It’s not easy to get good coffee in Roanoke and this place satisfied our rich deep strong coffee demands. Situated in an unassuming house, this local place is very popular with the college kids, hip crowd, artsy folks, young parents, the intelligentsia, and some cuties you won’t see anywhere else. Another plus is that your fur babies are welcomed here! We brought our pommie and he was lapping up all the attention he got! Also here you’ll find pastry specials and soup-of-the-day that was simply DIVINE. The cute interior is matched by the lovely staff and omnipresent coffee machine churning out one great espresso after another. Check out the coffee specials they have going seasonally. I had the eggnog latte and it was magnificent! We can’t wait to go back to get a coffee for the road on our way back to DC.

Looking around for places to go and see and happened upon this location. I had to go just because of the name. The place has 2 floors and fireplaces. We went in for tea because my friend felt a little under the weather. I took my own lemon in and they cut it for me and put honey in the tea. I had a latte, which was delightful. It is a coffee shop I would enjoy working from while enjoying the quaint decor. They staff were fabulous. Very happy I made the time to check it out.

Chill coffee house with many places to relax or study inside and out. We enjoyed the shaded area outside where there are picnic tables and Adirondack chairs.

We were there on a Friday evening and the experience was supplemented by relaxing live music, a food truck, and beer on tap.

Lots of coffee choices and some creative options like cookies and cream frappe and specials like peanut butter cup latte.

Great coffee, food, service, and vibe. Location has tons of outdoor/indoor seating options. Staff is super friendly/helpful. All the prices just make sense and location is great. Be sure to check it out if you haven’t!

Crazy coffee flavors! The PB+C and chili honey we’re delicious. Plenty of seating - indoor and outdoor, plus free wifi!

Amazing cafe! Best quality of coffee (speciality coffee) in Roanoke. Also, loved the vibes and the baked goods they have! They have a beautiful garden and outside seating to enjoy when there’s good weather

A very cool coffee spot with some yummy coffee. I got their PBC latte Iced and it might be my new favorite local coffee. I really appreciate that when they give you an iced drink it’s mostly liquid and not fluffed down with ice. The pricing was on point too. They were hopping on a Sunday morning and that was really nice to see the support for a local biz.

This is the kind of coffee shop that will turn you into a coffee shop person. Clever decor, inviting staff and a handmade menu with seasonal specials. Come in and relax while you enjoy a fresh made cafe.

Wonderful coffee and small breakfast foods. The business is a small converted historic home in a neighborhood close to Carillion health. Dog friendly patio. Comfy chairs. Small parking area. Recommend parking on the street and enjoying a quick walk.

❤️ this coffee shop… waffles are really good
Quaint space to sit and enjoy company
Their smoothies aren’t great but everything else is fabulous
Definitely one of my favorite coffee places