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.

Came here twice while visiting VT and it was great - friendly staff and such a staggering selection…read moreof drink, snacks, baked goods, and treats. The dining area was a great place to hang out - warm, cozy, and comfy. This is really nice spot to spend some time.

Great hookah bar. Sam the owner greeted us with open arms. Super nice guy. Ordered the pineapple…read morefruit bowl. Amazing!!! Plus, Turkish coffee was soooo good. Highly recommend.

This place is absolutely brilliant. Probably the best hookah you will find in all of Virginia…read moreincluding the DMV area. The owners are warm and welcoming. The place is clean. The coffee is brilliant. Can't recommend it enough!

Stopped here for lunch after an appointment. First time customer and it didn't disappoint. I had a…read moreBahama Mama smoothie and a chicken bacon ranch flatbread and both were amazing! The staff were very friendly when taking our order and bringing out our order. The establishment looks small on the outside but was very roomy on the inside. Tables and bathroom were very clean as well! Will definitely be back when in the area again.

I was looking forward to eating my chicken caesar super greens wrap before heading to a late…read moreevening meeting and tipped on my order, however I didn't receive the super greens I was looking for. Instead, my greens were brown, some pieces almost as brown as the chicken. I took it back and the employee offered to remake it. I told her it was okay and was hoping to have a better experience the 2nd time. I get all the way home, take a bite and something didn't taste right. Brown and spoiled lettuce, AGAIN. this isn't just unprofessional but it's not healthy for your customers to consume this. I will not be returning and will continue to purchase my healthier "fast food" options from Roots, Mezeh and Chipotle. The pictures are of the remade wrap.

This place always seems to have a line and I now know why! I ordered their house tea (king fu…read moreblack) with the boba and it was so good! They were about 5$ each but they were generous with the boba and handed us a sticker at the window! Definitely will be going back! Also note that their inside is closed and they only offer drive through service at this time (July 2021).

Quality food for a reasonable price Poke bowls and bubble tea is top tier(they don't skimp out on…read moreportions either). If you're reading this stop looking at reviews and go get you some.

So cute and food is fresh abd delicious. Stopped here on road trip from Knoxville to Baltimore…read more Just a few miles off the interstate so worth it. Ambiance is so relaxed and the food is excellent. Chicken pesto sandwich was perfect and husband had the Junk Yard Dog special. Not a crumb left behind. Ended with an espresso for the road.

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!

First time as heard tons about this place. It's a very quick experience so if you aren't familiar…read morewith the menu then make sure you do not get in line. They do have a QR to scan but that's not conducive to driving/navigating the lanes. There are two lines and people standing with pads to take your order. Very quick and efficient system. You won't wait long at all. There's music pumping out and people working there are having a good time. The person taking the order was patient and friendly. You can pay when you order or cash at the pick up counter. The cashier was just as nice too. Ordered a large house blend with one pump of sugar free carmel syrup and one pump of sugar free vanilla. This is the same as a blondie but was nervous ordering that in case it was overly sweet. This has a touch of taste. Probably should have gotten two pumps of each. Rookie mistake on my part. Also ordered a cold brew with cold foam. Asked if there was sugar in the foam and was told yes so got it without sweetener. They give you maybe - seriously, like maybe a 1/4 tsp of foam on top. So, the drink is very strong without added creamer/sugar AND cold foam. Aside from the rookie errors - again our problems since never been - the coffees were just okay. Wouldn't go out of my way to get again (we took slight detour from our route). However, if one is in the area and it was convenient would for sure try again.

Super fun little drive though coffee spot! We checked out this spot when driving home from…read moreVirginia Tech. Lots of syrups and flavors for your drinks. So many options it was hard to choose what to drink. My husband had a sugar free latte which he enjoyed. He was happy to see sugar free options. I opted for the 7 Energy drink and chose Guava and Orange as my flavors. It was good. It gave me a little pep for the day. My daughter ordered s smoothie and loved it. I think if this spot any closer to where I live it would be dangerous. If I am in a town with a 7Brew I plan to stop and you should too.

Cute little food truck in the Blacksburg/Cburg area. Got free bowls for a sorority event, and was…read moresuper happy with both the taste and portions. I got the mango bowl and my girlfriend got the coconut bowl, which I liked a little better, but none were bad by any means. There was a bit of a line, but it moved quickly and my order came out very quickly after I placed it. The presentation was also beautiful with plenty of fruit on the top. Since the bowls were free, I can't speak for the pricing, but the quality is definitely worth it. Will definitely be going back next time I see the truck.

We loved this place! I used to live in Hawaii and probably consumed more açaí than water! Since…read morecoming back to the mainland I've been searching for a good açaí place and THIS IS THE PLACE! I loved the peanut butter drizzle and the ratio between the açaí and toppings was absolutely perfect! We will definitely be coming back!

If you want fresh fruit smoothies this is the best place around! The young woman who helped me was…read moreso nice and helpful. It was refreshing to see that customer service is back in style. Even though they were busy she took her time to explain everything on the menu and helped me decide on a delicious strawberry smoothie! I would definitely recommend the Lex bowl to everyone!