RND stands for Roasters Next Door; a Contemporary Coffee Shop that recently expanded to a modern…read morebuilding location in the Town of Vinton, Virginia, that is located in the Vinyard Station Redevelopment Business Center at 101 E Washington Ave. It has ample parking space, and a spacious place with contemporary design and high ceilings. In a short time, it has become the Coffee Shop in Vinton to go in the morning to enjoy a good gourmet coffee or tea, together with a breakfast sandwich, a bagel with cream cheese made in the house, or a sweet pastry. When I arrived to have breakfast, the place was almost full with people of all ages. In one corner two businessmen elegantly dressed in business suits with laptops were seated in one table with what seemed like talking business, a couple had just arrived and sat in another table drinking their coffee and socializing, two other men dressed more informal also with a laptop at another table discussing something, two young ladies seated at a counter with comfortable high chairs socializing, a husband and wife seated next to the Christmas tree enjoying some quality time together, and the manager of the place seated at a small table doing some work his computer. This not counting all those who came in to pickup takeout orders to go. One could tell that the community was taking full advantage of this beautiful and clean place with contemporary decor, large windows, and high ceilings. It also had a Community Bulletin Board on one wall near the wall for customers to post information on events happening as well as business cards of their businesses or services provided. When I arrived I was warmly greeted by a young lady employee behind the counter who was very knowledgeable about the menu of the Coffee Shop and explained to me the breakfast sandwiches that they had and took my order for one of them in a plain bagel and a large Mocha Latte Coffee. As soon as the order was ready she brought the items to the table where I was seated with a friendly smile, providing exceptional customer service. The coffee tasted absolutely Devine and was nice and hot; and the breakfast sandwich had a fresh plain bagel that was toasted to perfection, crunchy in the outside and soft in the inside, filled with fresh ingredients that together tasted amazingly delicious. Without a question, I would highly recommend this Coffee Shop to all reading my review and looking at my photographs accompanying it. This is definitely a relaxing place to go to socialize and spend quality time with family and friends, to do some work or have a meeting with work associates, or even for entrepreneurs to brainstorm ideas to start a business in the future or to make their current business grow. This definitely is a vibrant place where things are happening and the Town of Vinton and its community is clearly benefiting from it.

This cafe was the sort of space you'd stay and work in, which was not on my agenda. It is not open…read moreespecially early so I had to squeeze in before work to try it. Their house chai was the sort of subtle flavor that I struggle to place, but it delivered a nice mix of notes through the end of the cup. They had some cafe food options as well that looked decent, but I went elsewhere in order to explore the Vinton scene.

Awesome and exclusive spot for single origin pour overs in town! The barista was very knowledgeable…read moreand accommodating. We got Costa Rican and Ethiopian pour overs on this visit. Super flavorful. Definitely worth a visit if you're into slow bar coffee!

This place is now called Kinship Roasters…read more Stopped in for a cup of coffee today and was shocked to learn that a 10 ounce cup of coffee with half and half cost me over $5. Note, if you use the kiosk to avoid the line, half and half is referred to as breve and will cost you an extra $1. There is no cow milk, cream or half and half option on the kiosk. I asked the staff and they told me to put notes in, I had to explain that was not an option either. Judging by the crowd at the store, it must be a popular place and they do brisk business - most of which is stay, sit and chat with your coffee. It seemed to be very popular with college age and recent post college persons - I did not see a lot of gray hair in the business (other than mine). Coffee was okay, tends towards more of a medium to light roast. Not my fave. Not sure I want to pay $5 for coffee again - probably won't be back.

I LOVE LYNCHBURG COFFEE COMPANY!! They have different limited drink options every month, so my…read morefriends and I like to go try them! They pastries are consistently good, and they have something different every time! The workers are super nice and they are very speedy when it comes to making drinks! You wouldn't think it's a coffee shop since it's a little shack, but this place has a lot of personality and is dare I say, one of the best hidden gems in Rustburg!

Purchased a Large Gingersnap Coffee and paid almost $10 for it and I was given a small. They…read moreadvertise an edible Gingerbread Man ontop but I didn't get a Gingerbread Man at all, just cookie crumbles. I can't even give the coffee itself a good review because it had a strange after taste. All of this after I went 30 mins out of my way to try this place for the first time.

3 - Good choice if you're in the area. Skip to the end to see my rating scale…read more Monte Bello is a super small coffee shop in the lobby of an office building. I give them huge respect for having some outdoor space where our pooch could hang out with us while we sipped on our coffees. Unfortunately, it's right on a busy city street that's a little loud - not really a peaceful oasis. It's also kind of odd that the restrooms are an elevator ride up into the office to reach - a bit inconvenient. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable and they deliver a quality product. The coffee and baristas were both high quality and I'd happily visit again next time I'm in Lynchburg, but consistent with my scale, it's not a place I'd go too far out of the way to visit. My rating scale: 1 - Just don't 2 - You'll survive, but there are better choices close by 3 - Good choice if you're in the area 4 - I'd drive 30 minutes out of my way just to come here 5 - I'd try to convince my wife to drive an hour just to come here

This was a nice downtown space with art on the walls. I was a bit unclear on what food options were…read moreor were not available. However, I came seeking a chai and the result was excellent. Available with oat milk for a reasonable price, it delivered a flavor with tea first and an excellent balance of light, sweetness and spices. Lynchburg's downtown does not exactly have a big city vibe and it was not crowded here, but this is a good space to stop in.

i love joe beans. Their coffee is always fresh and the flavors are AMAZING. The services is always…read morefriendly. Will always come back here when visiting my college town.

Coffee was excellent. Sausage Egg & Cheese Croissant, Spinach & Feta Brioche were very good as…read morewell. Great staff and great prices. A true gem in Lynchburg.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream is a favorite of my wife's and mine for ice cream and other desserts in…read moreRoanoke, VA. For the people out there that like places such as Cold Stone Creamery, Bruster's is even better in my opinion. The staff is usually friendly and helpful in helping customers make a decision. They will let you sample any flavor if you want to try one. As for the ice cream, it is smooth, rich, and delicious and comes in a variety of unique flavors. They have all the staples including chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, but the rotating-unique flavors are where the real fun is. I am a fan of the chocolate mudslide and the cappuccino and my wife likes anything loaded with chocolate and peanut butter. Most of the time, I order a milkshake, but sometimes there is nothing like the hot and cold combination of cinnamon-vanilla ice cream on an apple dumpling. It is important to note that Bruster's is an outdoor counter-service ice cream shop and the lines can get long during peak season, but the wait is worth it. There is some limited seating to the side of the building featuring red benches and umbrellaed tables. All of these features make this place an ideal summertime stop. The next time you are looking for quality ice cream, be sure to give Bruster's a try.

Ice Cream is my favorite dessert, and when I was told about Bruster's Ice Cream, I definitely had…read moreto go try them out. I first viewed the app and signed up to receive notifications of when my favorite flavors were available, and to receive points every time I ordered from Bruster's. What a wonderful operation they had there I thought to myself. But now I had to go see the place and try out the ice cream itself to see if it deserved all the recognition it was getting. I arrived at the building and was impressed that there was no indoor seating for the place. The great variety of ice creams occupied the inside of the building. There were many glass windows where you could see inside and the menu was on big signed attached to the windows. There was an ordering and pay window on one side of the building and a pick-up window on the other side of the building. On this side there were also some benches where one could sit on a warm day to eat their ice cream. As we approached the ordering window, we were greeted by a gentleman who had on a very bright red t-shirt and a red crab hat. He took our order and charged us which by the way the prices were very reasonable for the quality of the ice cream. We both ordered two scoops of Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream inside a Waffle nest inside a bowl. The same person who took our order, Ryan, went and served our ice creams and brought them to the pick-up window. All this leading up to the first taste and wow was this ice cream flavorful and creamy! I savored every bit of it and highly recommend this place to all you ice cream lovers like myself. I promise you, you won't be disappointed. On the other hand you'll be amazed at the taste and the experience would make you want to come back and tell your friends about it!

Omelette was over cooked, with large sun-dried tomatoes inside. The coffee was cold and in short…read moresupply. Will not go back and would not recommend.

This is a local chain; if there's one thing Roanoke has a lot of it's bakeries (and if there's two…read moreit's bakeries and cafes). The selection here was a little more robust that the other location of this chain I visited. It's a lot of indulgences, but if you're going to eat sweets, do it right, has always been my credo. The chocolate mousse cake I ordered delivered a mix of tastes and textures that was worth the price and the time. I wish their food menu had a little bit more in the veggie department, but as a pastry shop, they have some good options.

This is my favorite coffee shop in Lynchburg. The coffee is great, the vibes are great for meeting…read morefriends, and I love to study here. The music can be loud at times, but I like indie and alt. rock music, so I don't mind!

Got a maple iced coffee and it was bad!!! Staff would not let me pick something else after I paid…read morealmost $7 for my coffee. Just be warned to make sure you like what you order or you are screwed.