A friend recommended this cafe right in downtown Rockford. The hot chai was yummy! Yay for…read morealternative milks! I was surprised by how big the avocado toast was- one slice of toast under avocado spread with a fried egg on top plus cut fruit on the side - all in the box! So good. The servers were friendly, knowledgeable & fast. The restaurant can get loud depending on the customers, but we were able to have a normal conversation without being bothered. Such a friendly atmosphere with regulars greeted with hugs and jokes. 2-hour parking -free- on the street out front.

We loved visiting Wired during our short stay in Rockford. I'm a Pacific Northwest coffee lover and…read morethe cappuccino was great! We returned the next day for another. Staff are wonderful, and it was awesome to meet the owners and learn more about the cafe's history as well as the story behind the flame logo. So glad you survived the fire! Thanks for the great coffee!

Power down, robot…read more While driving to Wisconsin, I needed some caffeine and was quickly approaching Rockford. I decided to see if there were any cool local coffeehouses to drop in and get my usual americano and Velvet Robot won me over with the unique name. Knowing nothing else about the place, I set GPS and took a detour for caffeine. I headed in and went straight to the counter. The barista was chilling out on a couch and watching a movie since no one else was in there. We made some odd small talk while I ordered my usual americano. That's when things got weird. He asked if I wanted steamed milk in mine despite me ordering it just black. He seemed confused as I was telling him that they are usually just water and espresso shots. As he was putting my drink together, I noticed he used the handwashing faucet to add the water to my drink. I thought that was really really odd and if not a bit unsettling. Surely they have an actual tap for adding water to drinks? After my drink was made, I went on the hunt for the bathroom. The building that houses Velvet Robot is massive. It almost feels like a mall or a convention center. It was seriously a 1.5-2 minute walk to the bathroom and along the way, it was wide open spaces filled with a church and some offices. As for Velvet Robot itself, it honestly feels like the kind of coffeehouse I would've designed in my early teens. It had cool aesthetics, there was a small arcade corner, stickers adorned the coffee counter, and skateboards with sick art along the walls. I really dug the feel and vibe of the interior. Sadly, when I got to my car and started sipping on my americano, I knew this robot fizzled out. The americano tasted like it was made with drip coffee instead of espresso. Which is weird since I saw the barista make my drink. On top of that, having to explain to the barista what and how to make an americano was a head-scratcher for me. So, while I loved the aesthetics and vibe of Velvet Robot, the disappointment in ordering and taste of my drink has me leaving one of the lowest scores I've ever given to a coffeehouse. Definitely a 5/5 for vibe but 1/5 for coffee and ordering. Maybe if the future allows me to revisit Velvet Robot again, I would gladly give it another shot (no pun intended). But, I don't see myself trying it again until I've had a few of the other places in Rockford first.

super delicious cold brew! I was scared it was gonna be too bitter but it was amazing if u like…read moresweet but not too sweet drinks! 10/10

Worst customer service I have ever had at a coffee shop. Rude woman works there. Any question I had…read morewas met with attitude. When they were out of half their menu, I decided not to eat there and just sit with my husband who ordered a coffee. She came to our table to lecture us on why we had said we were getting a sandwich then changed our minds. Blamed us for starting to make sandwiches we never officially ordered or payed for (my husband is allergic to pork, and they were out of alternatives so we decided against it). What kind of customer service is that?

Great coffee, food and room rental options. They host an…read moreonline bookstore at https://bookshop.org/shop/katiescup and they host www.carsandcoffeerockford.com and www.rockfordmidtownmarket.com as part of their community outreach.

Really nice Starbucks. The motif and furniture were very comfortable and inviting. Great place to…read moreenjoy a cup of hot cheer to celebrate upcoming Christmas. The staff was very welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. Definitely a return trip.

Stopped in for the first time yesterday the man who took my order was not very friendly he looked…read morevery annoyed. Placed my order. I waited 2 to 3 minutes while they were cleaning no one made my coffee. The lady asked if she could help me and I told her I already placed my order and then she realized there were two tickets and then finally made my coffee won't be stopping in there again. Also, the man kept staring at two ladies that were enjoying coffee outside as he was annoyed. They were still there.

This is such a nice cafe with a peak study environment! There were plenty of outlets and seating…read moreoptions. I loved the aesthetic and decor, and they also have merchandise (clothing, coffee cups, beans and more). The service was lovely. My tea was SO good, it did take a bit of time to come out but it was worth it. The food options aren't too diverse but what they do have seems really good! A lot of bread options too :)

I visited here on a Sunday morning, while staying at the Embassy Suites. I wasn't in a hurry, which…read moreturned out to be a very good thing. Because it's in a hotel, you have a lot of people with not a lot of other good coffee options stopping in. They took orders at a decent pace, but they're on small coffee shop speed, not chain coffee /go go go speed. I think it took over 20 minutes for them to get to my drink after I ordered. For me, that was fine. I'd already had breakfast and was packed, wasn't in a rush to leave. But there were plenty of others that thought they could just pop in, not realizing that the 20 other people already there were not in fact just hanging out but were also waiting on their coffee. So main negative would be the speed. The coffee was a bit pricy for the size, but it wasn't that much worse than you'd expect at a hotel. The quality, however, was excellent. I wouldn't make a special trip for this, but it is a good option if you're in the area and not in a rush.

Despite working with fewer employees, they are managing so well and keeping a good pace. The…read moreservice was awesome, and the pastries were just as good. They have a variety to choose from; I got a dark chocolate strawberry danish (YUMMM). I also got one of their dark roasts (also YUMMM). They have plenty of seating and the indoor aesthetic is so cute!!

Great place to buy pastries that are fresh and taste delicious! Moreover, they have an amazing…read moreselection! Immediately, we were greeted upon entering, and they were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It's a small place; however, you can eat on the inside of the river market once you get your food! I wish they had more drink options (espresso & tea), but that's just a personal preference!

Awesome! Amazing! I recommend! They have a variety of food items and drink items, including…read moreseasonal. I gave their banana bread cold brew a shot. It was as I expected - sweet and the top and bitter at the bottom, a very good balance for a topped cold brew. They have strongly roasted coffee which I love, it gives me energy and pairs well with whatever you have your coffee with. Their service was wonderful as was the environment. Very spacious and lovely, and a good place to catch up with people or just stop by.

Wow, what a happy intro to the people of Rockford! Arrives…read morefrom CLE the night prior & discovered this gem in walking distance from my Air BnB. The staff were SO friendly. My S'mores iced latte was quite tasty. Note: if you are looking for a breakfast sandwich, they only have premade ones in deli case. That's ok!

If nostalgia were a coffee shop, this is it! I got to pop in here to grab coffee before my drive…read morehome to Indianapolis. They had fun seasonal drink options. I ended up with the Sweather Weather, which personally needed a bit more flavor. The staff member who served me was very nice and provided detailed information about their seasonal menu. It was fun to explore the coffee shop's decor while I waited for my drink. Not too much seating, so it does seem like a grab-n-go place. A fun place for sure!

Ah! This was a one of a kind experience. I went with my aunt and her friend, and they both really…read moreenjoyed the 90s vibes to it. The cafe also seemed to be really into stranger things as they have an entire drink menu inspired by it! I really liked the decor, and the service was good too. The employee seemed a bit nervous but ultimately got our order efficiently. People seem to come here often, so it's a very welcoming place over all. Drinks were good, plenty of options for bread, and a breakfast menu!