Sweet Donkey Coffee

Very cozy, comfortable place to hangout. Many seating options, great for studying or meeting up with someone to talk. Pretty outdoor area too. Very dog friendly. Good beverages and treats but nothing to write home about. A little pricey too but if you want a cafe definitely come here over any chain.

I like the atmosphere. The waffle was amazing 😍

Had the hot chocolate today which was excellent!

If you're in the Roanoke area or want a break while traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway give Sweet Donkey Coffee a try. The name intrigued me and I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised with a great atmosphere, friendly service, and an excellent coffee. Although I didn't try any, the pastries looked good too. The only drawback is the parking, only a few spaces. Beyond that you could enjoy your drink inside or outside.

Incredible! Did take out this morning on my first visit. Had the buttermilk waffles with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Topped it off with Vermont sourced maple syrup. Lawdy, Lawdy! I usually make my own coffee or get it from Mill Mountain. Well....I ordered Sweet Donkey Coffees latte- perfection!

This was the sweetest little restaurant I've seen in person. The waffles with feuit were the absolute best i had ever had. The women that work there were sweet and all looked so happy as if it were a group of friends. Everything about this visit was amazing. Everybody should eat here.

Sweet Donkey is one of the best coffee shops in Roanoke. Excellent lattes and hot cocoa that isn’t overly sweet. Food choices include bagels, croissants, and cookies. Lots of room inside on two floors and even more room outside which is great on a sunny day. Highly recommended!

My wife and I were looking for a good place for coffee when we visited Roanoke, so we decided to try Sweet Donkey Coffee due to the catchy name and the neat Victorian house. Plus, I really wanted a t-shirt to take home back to PA from Sweet Donkey. I have to be honest, the Vermont Maple Latte was delicious, but the customer service could have been better. I realize the baristas were busy, but it bothered me they weren’t that friendly. I would probably go back to Sweet Donkey on my next trip to Roanoke and love the shirt, but I have received much better service at local coffee shops where I live and other places I have visited.

I went a few weeks ago in a bit of a hurry. Even though it was a little crowded, the line went very quickly. The staff was very kind and helpful, and they were patient when the lady in front of me forgot to order her food to-go. The coffee I ordered was very good and had a taste unique from the other coffee shops in the area. The was a little strong, but full of flavor. The shop is small, but has plenty of outside seating as well as upstairs seating. The only bad thing is the parking. The lot has few spots, but there are spots on the road. Not good for people like me who have never had to parallel park.

Busy but still fast service. The vanilla latte was sweet with a wonderful kick and the chocolate frappe was like drinking a candy bar! The buttermilk waffles were amazing with and without syrup. All in all a nice place for a quick pick me up in the morning.