I looked online for breakfast pastries over quite a wide area of southern Virginia and there just…read moreis not much going on south of Roanoke, but I managed to find this place in Radford. The spread, of which I have pictured only a fraction, exceeded expectations. The options had a Mediterranean bent, and included some gluten-free and vegan creations based on nuts that looked impressive. The more conventional cakes and pastries made for a tough choice. I ended up with some kind of sponge cake that was quite excellent. I would easily return for any number of other pastries, to say nothing of the fact that they had a crepe menu as well. My chai was a basic syrupy creation and far less impressive. Perhaps coffee is their focus. But as a bakery, this was a distinctive place that is well worth seeking out.

One of the best bakeries in the NRV area! Stopped by for baklava and cheesecake and was not…read moredisappointed. So many option, with great price points for the quality. Highly recommend!

Love this coffee shop. They have wonderful customer service and fresh baked pastries every day…read more They always sell out so you have to get there early to be able to enjoy a large selection otherwise you'll miss out if you wait until after 10 or so. They also have a great menu and extra bonuses on their weekly or daily specials. I highly recommend enjoying what they have to offer if you live in town, in for the day, or vacation. You won't be disappointed. They also decorate for the holidays and seasons which makes it definitely a small town country feel. BTW their coffee and tea selection are amazing too.

I forgot to take pictures of my food, but did manage to snap a photo of how cute this place is!…read more The food was delicious. I had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich and a blueberry scone. Also a cafe americano. It was delicious all around, and the ladies were very friendly! Highly recommend!

Everything was perfect! The staff was so friendly and the food was amazing. They offer a free snack…read morewhile you wait.

What fun to discover a cafe that serves beignets and chicory coffee in Christiansburg, of all…read moreplaces. Brew Da Bean is like a little slice of New Orleans up in here. I'm usually a black coffee gal, but I decided to get a latte-ish drink because I needed something that photographed a little better. The Cafe Nola is l espresso shots topped with cream, so it looks like a latte but it's even more decadent. It was very tasty, and went well with the beignets and beignet chips I ordered. The beignets here are more like mini elephant ears, but they're still worth a try. I liked the beignet chips a little better -- they're nice and crispy, and dusted with powdered sugar. I visited during breakfast, so I also got a bacon, egg and cheese panini. It was good but the bread could have been a little more toasted, if I'm being nit-picky (and when am I not?). The panini came with fries, which were delicious. There is lots of seating at Brew Da Bean. If you can't find a place to sit in the main dining room, just walk down the hall and you'll see a whole other room with tables.

This was a disappointment and given the almost universally positive reviews, I'm not sure if my…read moreexperience was an anomaly or if Halwa is benefitting from a college town, grading on a curve situation. I came by last Wednesday morning for a bit of caffeine and a bite to eat before my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality (down the street at VA Tech) and I embarked on our road trip into Kentucky. I'm a hardcore morning person and it's often difficult to find coffee places that are open before 8am. The primary reason I came here was because they opened at 7am, well before most of the businesses in the area did. That's a point in their favor at least. And it's cute in there. Per my accompanying picture, there's a lot to take in, with tons of items on the walls and on display, and I needed a solid minute or two just to look over the large menu, which featured a lot of different types of coffees/lattes, as well as a significant number of Middle Eastern influenced snacks and pastries. I literally got over there just as the doors opened (promptly right before 7), so I had the run of the place for my short time in there; I have no doubt this place is hopping when students are actually on campus and don't feel like frequenting the obligatory Starbucks for whatever reason. Maybe it's just a personal palate issue but I didn't like anything I had. Since this was a very specific type of coffee establishment, I tried the Turkish Coffee. That one for sure just wasn't my speed - it's a super tiny portion, pretty much akin to a shot or two of espresso, and aside from the first two or three sips, was literally just grounds. My gut says that's just how Turkish Coffee is, and I won't be sampling that again anywhere. I did see some intriguing lattes including one of my all-time chums Rose, so that was probably the call in hindsight. I also selected two food items, both of which were also unfortunately misses for me. One was the baklava, a pastry I'm very familiar with and tend to really like. This was, I'm sad to say, the worst I've had. The biggest issue is that you can barely taste the main ingredients, namely the pistachio and honey. You know what you can taste, see and feel on your tongue though? Sugar. Lots of sugar. For some bizarre reason, they make their baklava here with a layer of this crystallized sugar. I don't know why, but it honestly ruins the item and drowns out the actual flavors you should be tasting. Arguably an easy fix, but I only took a few bites of it. I also got a Lebanese puff pastry, which looked intriguing but just didn't have much of a flavor. This was my first time trying it, so maybe it's supposed to be on the blander side for whatever reason, but it mostly just tasted like dough to me, especially the areas closer to the edge (not all that dissimilar in my experience from a croissant). The service was fine; there was just the one young woman behind the counter opening up for the day, and everything I ordered was provided within a few minutes. I got two coffees (a "normal" one for my chum as well), and the two pastries, which came to close to $30. I think that's a little pricy, especially for a place right off of a college campus, but your mileage may vary. Normally I'd recommend avoiding an establishment where I literally didn't like anything, but my gut says it's still worth stopping by. Just don't get what I got.

This contemporary and relaxing bakery and coffeehouse located in Blacksburg, Virginia, specializes…read morein Egyptian and Lebanese inspired desserts and baked goods. But above and beyond their Middle Eastern pastries and unique drinks like Turkish Coffee and Mango Madness, it is an inviting environment with comfortable tables, chairs, and couches, to spend quality time socializing with good friends or with a laptop connected to the internet with their Wi-Fi, doing research for that special project. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Halwa Bakery & Cafe is the perfect example. After having dinner with a friend at another restaurant, we decided to come here for dessert. When we arrived, it was easy to find a parking space right around the corner of the Cafe. The place had outdoor furniture to be able to enjoy your food and drink outdoors in nice weather. Inside, the beautiful hardwood floors and exposed ceilings, together with the unique lighting treatment, gave special character to the place, and providing an extraordinary environment in which to better enjoy the moment. On the left of the ordering counter there is a couple of large blackboards with the menu written on them in color chalk. On the right, there are several display cases with Sandwiches and Pastries for one to observe and make better choices. My friend ordered a Baklava Cheesecake and I ordered a Peanut Butter Special Cake. As we sat down enjoying our desserts, that were amazingly delicious, the place was full of people. Some working on their laptops, others socializing, and others simply enjoying their food and drinks. As we were leaving, I saw on one of the walls two framed newspaper articles from The Roanoke Times, with color photographs, on this Blacksburg bakery with Mediterranean pastries. I highly recommend this place as a perfect environment to enjoy some cultural food and drinks, either alone, with your laptop, or with good friends.

This place is amazing! Food and drinks are wonderful, the place is so cute, and artist goods are…read morebeautiful. Staff was kind and attentive.

I spent a few days in Radford and was pleasantly surprised. This place became a must in my daily…read moreroutine thanks to the delicious coffee and friendly staff!

What a cool place I stumbled upon in my search for matcha in Blacksburg…read more This is a non-profit coffee shop, and it's operated by what I'm assuming is mainly VT students. Super nice, super chill, and makes a good matcha latte (pretty quickly, too!). This is the spot to be, welcome to all, and they'll keep you caffeinated

Great new coffee shop! The two ladies who work here are so kind! They make their syrups in house…read moreand they are so delicious! You will definitely have a personable experience here that is hard to find at big brand chain stores. There is plenty of seating, and the vibe is so cozy! Me and friends did a Bible study here and it was such a great place! We also saw a bunch of people doing homework or other work, and it is a very serene environment. Pay what you can but they have suggested prices Great parking right there as well

We didn't make it in time to try Lucky8's main menu items, but woo! were those nachos satisfying!…read moreWe came in around 4pm on a Sunday and were able to order the nachos directly from the owner, who was out on the patio. We had a lovely chat about Floyd and received great service. Most importantly, food was great! Seating is all outdoor as part of the Outer Space complex.

Is it Lucky 8 cosmic Cafe or Outer Space!!???? 2 times I…read morewent when website stated it was open and both times it was closed!!!

Best doughnut I've ever had! This young woman is kind, hard working and knows how to make excellent…read morefood! Everything we tried was top notch. My sister and I ordered the bacon egg and cheese biscuit sandwich, which to our pleasant surprise had a dollop of sausage gravy on it - genius! The doughnuts were not only cute but deliciously soft and fluffy! The way fried doughnuts are supposed to be! I got the strawberry cheesecake, sprinkles and the cinnamon/sugar! Even the coffee was fantastic. She made us an iced honey latte and a fancy spring iced lavender cold foam matcha raspberry latte! The restaurant was adorably decorated and absolutely clean as a whistle. We're just passing through on our trip to New River Gorge but we may sneak back once more before we leave town! I hope this business continues to do well, and the community supports this small business owner!

Excellent friendly service and great food & coffee! We got a breakfast bowl, a breakfast sandwich…read morealong with coffee and two doughnuts. Everything was delicious!! I ordered a large specialty iced coffee and it was HUGE! The prices were super reasonable!! Highly recommend!!

Wonderful little place in town! Never have I had anything disappointing to eat here. They have a…read moreregular menu of sandwiches and such and offer daily or weekly specials on a board behind the register where they offer fresh baked muffins, cake, and pastries that vary depending on the week. Everyone is always super nice, friendly and welcoming and the look and feel of the place is inviting and relaxing. Definitely a top place to visit in town for lunch

Cozy coffee and breakfast spot with a warm and inviting atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed my cup of…read morecoffee and appreciated the attention to detail in each sip. Unfortunately, I was in a rush and didn't have the opportunity to try their breakfast offerings, but I would love to come back and experience their full menu.