The donuts and pastries great. The selection is amazing. Best of all it won't break your…read morepocketbook.

I'm really disappointed in my last 2 visits, the donuts have been so dry they are awful! We ordered…read more2 sugar and a frosted cinnamon roll thing and they are so dry and just are no longer the fresh quality donuts we used to get here. They actually taste like they've been there for two days so not even daily donuts, but two donuts. I don't like Dunkin' Donuts at all and I think I might have to go. Try a donut there to compare because they've got to be better than these. This used to be the best donut shop around. I don't know what happened. It's heartbreaking. I do have to say they always greet you with a warm, friendly smile the rooster crows when the door opens and that always warms my heart but the donuts are just no good anymore

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

We headed here three times while in town and it honestly was good ice cream with good service. I'm…read morealways impressed that they make their ice cream at the site which is refreshing. Don't expect your mind to be blown, but it probably is the best game in town for ice cream!

We had just finished up another free blues concert at the Burpee Museum (there are 3 left for the…read moreseason!) which is every Wednesday at 5:30 pm, and I was looking for a quick desert. This place got the nod. When you walk in, you walk towards the back of the place, and then find someone to order your ice cream. They had a bunch of flavors, but one of them caught my eye (okay, several did, but I had to cut back). I went with their Cheesecake special, which was their cheesecake ice cream with strawberries, blueberries and graham cracker crust mixed in, in a cup. The counter person grabbed a large chunk of cheesecake ice cream (larger than I expected), and maneuvered it to the cold stone. There she worked in the graham cracker crust, the strawberries (2) and blueberries (around 8) into the ice cream mix. Then she placed it carefully into a cup, stuck in a spoon, and I paid for the mixture. I only had to wait a few minutes to be served, and they had a lot of customers. Seating is available inside, so we grabbed a seat and ate the ice cream. It was pretty good. The place is your typical ice cream place - pictures of product on the walls, and ice cream in the freezer cases in front of you. Honestly, if you are looking for good ice cream you can stop here and get some.

A great place for sooo many treats. A large selection of cedar crest ice cream flavors including…read moresome I've never seen before. I tried the jumping cow something-or-other and it was delicious. They also have a variety of fresh baked cookies, a HUGE selection of popcorn flavors as well as a candy wall full of options to get by weight. And something I've never seen anywhere else is a selection of sprinkles by weight. This would be perfect for the occasional home baker who needs just the right color sprinkles for a special occasion. They also have a decent area to sit inside and enjoy your goodies. The store is super cute and watching the kids come in and just take in alllll the options was fun. The staff was polite and helpful but you might have a slight wait if there is a line while they give each customer their full attention to make sure they get just what they want.

Cute little shop with great popcorn and selection of drinks. And prices are very reasonable…read morecompared to chain coffee shops. Love the Vietnamese coffee!

I ordered 8 dozen bundtinis to be delivered for a memorial luncheon. Bundtinis were good (as…read morealways) and delivery was as scheduled with no issues! Very professional!

My husband ordered this cake online for my birthday, ran out and picked it up. Nice that it's that…read morequick and easy. I love the peppermint chocolate chip cake and it's seasonal so I look forward to it every year. It has the perfect mix of cake and frosting. The staff at PU was so kind and friendly and we were home in time for our kids to show up and enjoy this yummy treat with us

We dropped in before closing. This was our first time to a Yumberry…read more The restaurant was clean (and was being cleaned up for closing). You walk in, and there are frozen yogurt machines past the counter. Pick up a container, and pick your yogurt. I took the SWIRL option of vanilla and raspberry pomegranate, my wife did the vanilla separate from salted caramel (e.g. NOT swirled). You then pick your toppings, add them on, and go to the register, who weighs your cup. You pay by the ounce. We had two pretty full cups - I added yogurt chips and cherries to mine, she added some stuff to hers. The bill was around $14, and don't forget to leave a tip. The yogurt was tasty - we sat outside and enjoyed the night heat and yogurt. All in all, this was a good experience. Nice, cold yogurt, good toppings, and a clean restaurant. Good stuff!

Whenever we are in Rockford to visit friends or do business, we stop by Yumberry for a treat…read more Clean, fresh ingredients, various froyo flavors, friendly staff. Highly recommended!

This is the best ice cream in Rockford PERIOD. A great selection of homemade flavors and lots of…read moreoptions for spicy mexican snacks like nachos and elotes.

This place is the best in town to get ice cream! They have a wide variety of flavors, delicious…read morefruit beverages and don't forget to try their Mangoneadas! Seriously a must go in town!

Please note that this is a satellite store for the main location on Main Street in Rockford. None…read moreof the baking is done at this location. That said the donuts are pretty great. Looks like they are on the well-done side, which I prefer and rustic, meaning they don't look like they were just spit out of some giant machine like Dunkin' Donuts..... I've never had crunchy coconut before it's talked with toasted coconut. I tried a regular chocolate and coconut donut too. It also was pretty great! Service was perfect, the girl actually looked like she enjoyed working here! Definitely not a flashy place, but it gets the job done ... This will be my new go to after mountain biking at Atwood Park !!

I dropped by Doughboys in Rockford after randomly passing by on a Saturday evening around 4 pm. I…read moredidn't expect much. The locals love their donut shops and can sometimes be biased. Most of the donuts were gone and all of the ones left were shifted over to the right shelf. I stood there briefly before the lady in the back come up to help. She was pleasantly nice and threw in a extra donut after it was all said and done. I took my donuts to go and ate them later. I can say they held up well but looked very dry over the hours. The blueberry cake had a flavor that came through and the glazed was sweet with a lovely texture. These donuts were good and probably would have been even greater fresh.