My top two currently are the fig spice latte (seasonal) w oat milk and the Dirty Early Grey latte w oat as well. Both enjoyed hot. The fig spice was so good I bought a small bottle of the syrup and made them at home. I can't wait for BVC to bring back the fig spice (pls) 10/10 love this place! Atmosphere is rustic and calm. Nice place to decompress after getting some turns in! read more

This is a solid coffee spot with good espresso! You should definitely try the apple cinnamon muffin, which was recommended to us by the barista. The muffin was delicious! The baristas know what they're doing and have extensive knowledge on whatever coffee you're into. When I went, it was 10:00am on a Saturday (Fishmas) and there were only two other guests there. We were greeted with smiles and left with smiles. I'll be back! read more

Cozy and modern vibes at this coffee shop. It's different from others because they make your order first before paying, which kind of led to a longer line. Plus only 1 person was taking orders and making the drinks. Even so, service was still pretty great as the barista was able to provide some recommendations. We tried their snickerdoodle latte, hot chocolate, and maple sea salt latte. Both lattes were subtle and light in terms of sweetness. For the price point, I wouldn't say that there's anything special that would make it worth the price per drink. Although I do appreciate that they have house-made syrups, so an extra star for that! read more

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Surprised how good our coffees were! Usually resort areas have subpar cafes,restaurants etc. We got a flat white and cortoda so good! read more

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Always an amazing place to stop at when in mammoth. Get vibes people are amazing. We had hot vanilla lattes with an added dealers choice which was a dirty earl and summer only drink toasted coconut. Highly suggest stopping by this amazing place. Oh and their merch is just as amazing had to upgrade our sweaters... lol.. read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Vanilla latte hot with chocolate muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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I haven't tried the coffee yet, but the matcha latte was fantastic. I ordered the matcha and two muffins--one chocolate and one lemon cranberry. The matcha had the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness and tasted really rich. The chocolate muffin was great, with a deep, rich chocolate flavor, and the lemon cranberry was interesting and surprisingly tasty. The service was excellent, and the place has a cozy ambiance. UPDATE: I tried the Vanilla Latte this time, and it's also super rich with the perfect amount of bitterness--the flavor of the beans really comes through. I also got a waffle, and it was excellent: warm, lightly sweet, and had a really nice crunch. read more

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I think the interior and ambiance of this place is spectacular. Love this kind of cabin, open design. It's convenient near a fishing shop we needed some bait from. It's cool that they also serve wine. Service was really good with other people there & fine for us. They went above and beyond speaking with certain people, but didn't really talk much with my group. It wasn't super busy, but maybe the others are locals or regulars, which is fine...we left to check out the shop next door while waiting for our coffees. The coffee was pretty good. I ordered the sage brown sugar one recommended. I thought it was decent. I wouldn't mind stopping by to try out other flavors next time we go fishing. read more

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Whenever we find a good coffee spot on vacation we stick to it. So glad I was feeling adventurous and didn't go with my "safe" coffee order. The seasonal fig latte was amazing. Tried it on different days, iced and hot. Both so good. The horchata latte was tasty too. Ambiance was also on point if you want a place to work or hangout. read more

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Stopped by this local coffee shop! Spacious spot if wanting a chill place to study and hangout with friends/coworkers! Barista was welcoming and friendly. We came by when it was near closing so it was one only 1 barista as cashier and drinks. So yummy! I added maple syrup sea salt to my drinkie! read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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the music was kinda strange, only off putting thing about the cafe. like they were playing hard phonk and EDM on a snow day i would have preferred no music honestly. so kinda made it less cozy. but the decor was really nice, lots of couches & ambient lighting. the coolest part was the large table on the third floor with a view of the outdoors. so beautiful!! the drinks were solid, i got a matcha latte with sea salt. it was fine, their other coffee drinks that my friends & daughter got were good. read more

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Came here and worked my little heart out. I had great focus and the coffee is good. I think a little pricey but pretty worth. I got the iced snickerdoodle latte and it was very well balanced not too sweet. Our coffee was ready super quick too. There is a good amount of seating about 3 floors but when I went it was packed almost all seats were taken but we got lucky and someone left. I think while working there tho it got so cold my hands started freezing off. read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Black velvet reminds of a place where a secret society would have their monthly meet ups at. It's very dark-academia meets woodsman vibes. It has multiple levels and all levels have different types of seating. I suggest checking the place out and getting comfortable. The hot chocolate here was pretty good. I enjoyed that the barista took the time to make it "her way" because I told her I loved trying new takes on it. I think she just added some syrup, not sure but either way it was great and I appreciated the latte art she did lol. read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Shout out to the barista who was working here early morning on 11/30! She had that great "morning person" energy and was super friendly and chipper despite being the only one working in a cafe w a huge line. I loved her attention to detail- she proactively remade my drink bc the first time she made the espresso she didn't like how it came out. I appreciate the effort and my smores latte came out wonderful. My only downside is that it may have also been the most expensive cuppa I've ever had ($11.66 for a 12oz ) but from being here in mammoth for a few days it might be par for the course in terms of food pricing read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Smores latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

black velvet coffee is a great place to stop for a caffeine pick me up in the village! I got the maple sea salt latte and it was piping hot (which was needed), and slightly sweet with the maple flavor. the inside feels warm and cozy and is a perfect place to enjoy a hot cup of coffee on a cold day! if you're walking around the village, I definitely recommend stopping by black velvet for a drink! read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This place was just as good as I remember it. We tried the Iced Gingerbread Latte and an Horchata Latte. Sort of on the small side but very tasty. We met a local who claimed to have been the 1st person in 50 years to have been attacked by a bear. Nice guy named Ed. read more

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My first time here on a late Saturday afternoon. There was a long line wait to order and a lot of people also waiting around to get their drinks. I saw only 2 people working at the front, one taking orders and 1 barrista preparing drinks. They should have more workers to work at the front to prevent crowd of customers inside and from having to wait long to get a drink. Especially since this cafe is located in downtown area, I would think they would have more workers. I ordered an Iced maple sea salt latte and it tasted bitter and it wasn't that good. Not worth the wait for ordering 1 drink here. read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Menu 02.2026 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This place was really good. I got the rosemary brown sugar latte. The service was great but unfortunately very slow. I would say worth the wait and worth trying. It is very expensive for a really small latte- $9.50. Cute shop with a nice ambiance. read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Rosemary Brown Sugar Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

This place is amazing! It is owned and ran by a local. You can find him roasting coffee beans in-house weekly. It is clear that they are very discerning about the beans they buy. The coffee is phenomenal and it helps that the baristas dial in the espresso before every shift. Their syrups are also made in house, they offer the usual flavors but they also make specialty flavors. I'm not a syrup type of gal but I do indulge here because they are made with so much love, you can taste it. One of my favorite things are the treats, they serve these amazing waffles and they also serve locally baked goods, so yummy. Oh yeah, they also search wine and beer, there's something for everyone. The place has an amazing vibe, with great music. It's three stories, there is comfy space, workspace and outdoor seating in case you have your dog. The service is amazing! I love the baristas, they are so kind, friendly and social, not to mention they remember what my favorite drinks are. Occasionally there is a line, but that is a testament to the quality they deliver, well worth a brief wait. Sure, there are other coffee shops in town, but you will not get anywhere close to the quality being served here. Actually they have two locations, the other one is up in the village and adheres to the same high standards. If you want an amazing cup of coffee, Black Velvet is your shop, I wouldn't go anywhere else. * They also sell beans by the bag, pour over drips & filters, mugs, thermoses, sweatshirts, T-shirts, beanies and hats. read more

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We waited for almost 30 minutes to order our coffee. The entire time there was max 3 people working at a time, at times it was just 1 or 2 - I would expect a popular coffee shop to have more staff on a Sunday when people are leaving the mountains and looking for some coffee before they leave. The coffee itself was also disappointing. My friend had a pour over - I could see through the coffee to the sides of the cup it was so watery. Peppermint mocha was similar - tasted like peppermint mocha with water. Probably won't come back read more

Walked here today for something warm and some respite from the cold this am. This place is clean, warm and inviting. Service was friendly and efficient. I came for hot water for my mushroom coffee and a blueberry muffin. My friend ordered a honey lavender latte and a fresh, buttery ham & cheese croissant. The sandwich was big enough for her to eat half today and the other half tomorrow. Enter freely, they've been approved read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Honey Lavender latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

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Smooth coffee, amazing service and a decent amount of seating. I usually get a honey latte and was not disappointed.

A really cute cafe. The decorations and interior is nice. Very trendy Matcha is good. Wish the pastry was warmed up though, minus star During the morning service is slow. There was only one worker doing the register and also making the drinks. Hope the management fix this issue and let their workers breathe. Minus one star for that. read more

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In the shopping center is a dimly lit coffee shop with some great drinks. Service is definitely on the slower side - I get it, good coffee takes time, but having a single person run the show and shelling out for a cup of java is a combo that is annoying but I suppose worth waiting for. One thing they have that I find very hard to find is Kyoto drip, which is a cold brew that really takes away a lot of the bitterness and makes extra potently strong cold coffee. It's excellent and highly recommend for those who like cold drinks or a caffeine boost. I added some vanilla syrup to it, but it was super faint to the point where I wasn't sure if it was even there. All in all, great local shop albeit pricey and slow. read more

Service : it was slow. They were busy so it's fine. I spent thirty dollars. On two coffees and a two waffles. It's fine. I bought a plain waffle and it was very very sweet and left an after taste in my mouth. I wouldn't buy it again. I bought a vanilla cold brew.... I took a sip as I was walking out of the coffee shop and was in disbelief... I don't know what they served me but that was the worst coffee I have ever had. I DO NOT RECOMMEND at least the coffee I bought. I had my partner try it because I thought was over reacting. He agreed. I threw both items in the garbage. I will be going back to the old deli. read more

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Black Velvet is a super cool location with a fun three story atmosphere. I loved the vibe here. The coffee was also very good. We had a pour over and a vanilla oat latte. The oat latte was tasty and the pour over was good, nothing special though. The downside when we were at BV on a Sunday morning was the wait time. The line was three parties long and the barista was by herself. She took only one order at a time, prepared it, and then rang it up. It took a long time to get two cups of coffee. While I appreciate a good cup of pour over, it wasn't better than drip coffee I've had from other local spots in Mammoth and took about 5 times as long. They do seem to have a pretty good happy hour with local beer and wine. They also have a merch shop with fresh beans and to-go options. Overall, I will keep Black Velvet on my list for my Mammoth coffee spots. Enjoy your cup of Joe! read more

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This place is really cool. I ended up ordering the horchata latte. For me. The Flavor was perfect. Just needed to be a little hotter. Maybe a little longer with steamer on the froth. Over all I Loved it. I also had the blueberry muffin. That was tasty too. I loved that it was not overly sweet. Great amount of blueberries to muffin ratio. Sadly they don't warm it up. Also had the cinnamon waffle (warm). This was great all around. Enjoy!!! The barista gave me great service and was kind. The ambience in the place was chill with a cool and relaxing atmosphere. Especially for being closer to late afternoon. I highly recommend. read more

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My latte could have been hotter and felt like a sweet mess. Also, for the price, I could barely taste any coffee.

4 stars because of the price. 2 drinks for $20 is pretty steep, and there were no prices on the sign above the counter, but they did have prices on the printed menus. The peppermint mocha was tasty, and the matcha had good flavor but wish it was just a little bit sweeter (I added a simple syrup). Service was quick, and the inside had a good amount of seating. read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Peppermint mocha, matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

after snowboarding, we always like to pay black velvet coffee a visit for some drinks at the end of the day. located in a shopping center, lots of parking spots. usually gets busy after the mountain closes, & from the times i have been there it looks like the same person that takes your orders will also make your drink one at a time, so please be patient & know your drinks are going to come out amazing! the workers are always so friendly to us, answering any questions we have about their decent sized menu & making our drinks with care. i usually get the hot matcha latte or one of their teas. my partner enjoys getting their cortado on the regular. indoor space is great for working & lounging, so don't be shy to bring your laptops or devices to charge. Wifi is provided! there is lots of seating & additional seating upstairs. read more

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9/5/2024- Needed a cup of Joe before heading out to fish.. Ordered a vanilla latte.. also got the banana flax seed bread.. Service was friendly and taste was good. Glad we stopped in! read more

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The spot is conveniently located with lots of parking. The breve was good a tad too milky for me, and it only came in one size. No large option which was a bummer. read more

Truly a unique coffee shop! The menu is fun, the drinks delicious, and the overall setup of the shop is very cool! There's three stories, with plenty of outlets and a variety of seating options. Come alone or with some friends, you're sure to have a nice and relaxing experience! read more

I am a *slight* coffee snob so whenever I travel, I am always on the hunt for the city's best coffee. This seemed like the go to spot in the area. I would highly recommend it! The place was bustling around 9AM on a Sunday with everyone trying to get in their morning caffeine before hitting the slopes. The poor baristas were slammed, but that didn't alter service at all. They were kind and quick! The maple latte was smooth and sweet, I think next time I'd do half sweet. They have a ton of house made syrups that look delicious. read more

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I stopped by here for some morning journaling on Saturday around 10 AM. Parking was easy. Despite many reviews mentioning that it gets crowded, I was pleasantly surprised to find it fairly quiet--maybe I got lucky! I ordered the fig latte with oat milk and didn't make any adjustments since the barista assured me it wasn't too sweet, and he was right! The flavor was perfectly balanced. Unfortunately, because it was so cold outside, my drink cooled down quickly, but it still tasted great. I headed up to the third floor, where there's window-side barstool seating and a large table--such a cozy and inviting space to get work done or enjoy a coffee chat. The bathrooms were clean, which is always a plus. Overall, I loved the atmosphere and would definitely visit again the next time I'm in Mammoth! read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

RUDEST BARISTA EVER!!! Our visit to this coffee shop was extremely disappointing. When we walked in, we saw an ipae facing customers, so we naturally assumed it was for placing orders. My friend started checking the ipad and the barista w/ dark hair suddenly approached us and said "HELLO,WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GUYS DOING?!" in a very RUDE and aggressive tone. We were all shocked. Instead of offering help or guidance, her attitude made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. The way she spoke to us completely ruined the experience. If I could give zero stars, i would!!! No customer should ever be treated like that. read more

Not so amazing: the wait-- it's extremely long because one person mans the register and makes the coffees. I have tried their packaged mocha and horchata mix and it's great. I recommend getting it when you're visiting as opposed to getting it shipped because shipping was pricey. It's a great touch to lattes at home. I tried their dirty chai latte and it was nice. It was almost $9 for a 16oz of coffee. I'm not too sure how I feel about that. I pay the same amount in LA for artisanal tea but it felt kind of excessive? I know the beans are extra fancy and organic but I feel like $7 is what is more appropriate? I want to love BVC but the wait was just kind of too much. I went at 7:10am on a Saturday hoping for no line but I was wrong. I think I'll just get Starbucks instead even if the espresso sucks compared to BVC. read more

Stopped in for a fig latte with oat milk. Love that it was a more unique flavor and made in house. They also sell their syrups to take home. My latte was just under $10 which is a little pricey but delicious nonetheless. read more

The powdered waffle was fantastic, it's also great without the sugar. Ordered a Vanilla latte with oak milk. Everything was as expected, great. Customer service was awesome. Ambiance is just your typical cafe shop. This cafe is located in the middle of the Village. So happy they have this location now which is walking distance from the resorts and don't need to drive out to the other location. read more

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This is by far the best coffee for hundreds of miles! I absolutely love the ambience, the lighting is wonderful, it's not glaring, lots of comfortable hangout spaces and workspaces with windows to see the beautiful trees. Also, the service is great, the baristas are soooo friendly, and the caliber of drinks are next level! My barista today was Rosa & she was amazing!!! They roast a plethora of coffee beans in house weekly and sell bags of them along with other coffee making necessities, sweatshirts, shirts, hats and mugs. If you're looking for great coffee in Mammoth, this is your place. read more

Black Velvet Coffee - Logo, window view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Mammoth Lakes, California

Chilax environment in the middle of everything liked coming for a break during our days at mammoth lake