The homemade doughnut was absolutely delicious--seriously, out of this world. My only disappointment was that I couldn't get the one thing I really wanted to go with it: a plain old cup of coffee! I know there were lattes, espresso drinks and iced options available, but I'm an old-fashioned coffee-with-my-breakfast kind of girl. I just wanted a hot cup of regular coffee with that amazing doughnut. So I have to admit, I was pretty baffled that a place with "Kitchen + Coffee" in the name was out of regular coffee at 10 AM on a Saturday. That felt a little like going to an ice cream shop and finding out they're out of ice cream. I don't know if the coffee machine was having a bad morning or what happened, but hopefully it was just a fluke. The doughnut was fantastic--I just wish it had had its rightful partner sitting next to it. Coffee and doughnuts belong together! read more

Happy to have a new cafe in the neighborhood! Great coffee; we ordered salted maple and brown butter iced lattes and both were tasty, but I really liked the brown butter one, which was light and smooth. We ended up getting more brown butter lattes to-go, as well as a hot red velvet latte to try more flavors! The donuts are huge, so we also took those to-go to avoid filling up before our food came. I ordered the potato+egg+cheese breakfast taco with the jalapeño sauce (recommended by our server), and my husband got the sausage+egg+cheese sandwich. We both enjoyed it. Friendly service; indoor & outdoor patio seating available. read more

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Amazing donut and tater tots. Cute little shop and friendly service. The latte tasted ok but I was disappointed with the lack of froth or any attempt at latte art. It was just warm milk over coffee. The breakfasts don't come with any sides and the sausage egg and cheese sandwich had no flavor until I added salt and pepper. My friend got the breakfast taco which came with a nice spicy jalapeño dip. Service was very slow but it was crowded on a su day morning so to be expected. read more

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Went back for Roco's and their food & donuts were as great as ever. So glad they have Roco's in the neighborhood!! One MAJOR downside for today's visit was the service, because the server who almost served us was REALLY rude. Maybe because we initially ordered coffee to go and then decided to sit down for food because our kid said she was hungry and wanted to sit down & eat...? (He gave us a mean look and said did you already order food at the counter?, and we said no just coffee. He sighed back and told us to talk to the hostess not him -- he was at the front desk instead of the hostess...?) Idk he gave us such a bad attitude throughout (should have asked for his name) that we were so close to asking for a different server or possibly leaving. Luckily we changed from an outdoor seating too indoors (due to a bee issue; he gave us another bad look because we wanted to eat inside because of a bee that was bothering our kid -- all of this happened before we were served waters, so what's the issue?) and a different lady served us -- and she was great. Roco management, please make sure to train your servers to be nice (or at least not have an attitude) because if he does this again next time, it might ruin my entire perception of Roco...! read more

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Finally, Columbia has another amazing coffee shop that also serves food! I'm obsessed with their seasonal flavored lattes, especially their banana bread latte! Their banana bread latte isn't overly sweet! I loveeee their interior design! Plus, there's ample parking available so no need to worry about finding a parking spot. read more

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Roco is a nice cafe tucked in the Hickory Ridge Village Center. The place is bright with plenty of natural light. Seating is comfy. Friendly staff, and delicious food too! I really liked their new seasonal maple pecan latte. The cinnamon roll was decadent, although hard on the bottom. Still enjoyable. The chicken biscuit was large. Chicken was crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside. The homemade biscuit and honey were the cherries on top! read more

ROCO Kitchen & Coffee - Maple pecan latte (fall seasonal flavor) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

Really solid neighborhood brunch spot in Columbia. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but the table turnover is pretty quick, so we didn't feel like we were waiting forever even when it was busy. The menu is also relatively small compared to some of the bigger brunch places, but I actually didn't mind that. Everything we ordered was decent and well prepared. Nothing completely blew me away, but there wasn't anything I disliked either. My favorite part was probably the coffee and their fresh-made donuts. I'd say this is more of a reliable neighborhood spot than a destination brunch restaurant. If you're already in Columbia and looking for a casual place to grab brunch, it's definitely worth stopping by. I also want to come back and try their lunch menu next time. read more

I visited Roco yesterday for late lunch. I ordered egg and cheese sandwich and it was delicious. I was surprised they gave me a lot of egg and the way it was cooked was just right, no burnt edges. I also ordered the matcha and was just right. I liked that you can eat in or outside so I took my sandwich and matcha in the outdoor seating. The employees were nice and I forgot my wallet in my car. The person getting my order was so nice that he saved my order until I got back. By the time I got back, my food was ready. read more

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came here for a quick breakfast, left with extreme satisfaction. service: prompt, friendly, considerate atmosphere: modern, simple, low key, open food: we ordered signature doughnut(huge and moist inside), black coffee, brown butter latte(tasty & not overly sweet), MIGAS(super yummy), yogurt+brown butter+granola(great in portion size w/ beautiful plating)... everything was delicious and tasted fresh. pricing: very reasonable foodies of @WineDinenVacay enjoyed this experience very much, will return. read more

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As I cafe hopper, I encourage you to try out this new spot. They've hired several staff that are literally waiting for YOU. I was between meals, so I tried the yogurt and it was refreshing. The prices are moderate, my yogurt and drink cost $15. Their bathrooms are gender neutral and the restaurant is bright and clean. Headphones would have helped my focus. Though the staff was pretty quiet, they enjoy working together and it showed. I became distracted, ugh, my work avoidance. I do plan to return. read more

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ROCO Kitchen + Coffee is a spankin' new addition to Hickory Ridge Shopping Center--and honestly, it's exactly what this area needed. The space is clean, modern, and really well done. The barista station stands out right away--you can tell they're serious about coffee. It's the kind of place that feels fresh but still comfortable enough to hang out in. Coffee-wise, the basics were solid and enjoyable. My daughter reported that the cappuccino was a bit off--but totally understandable for a new spot still finding their feet. The foundation is clearly there. Food was simple and on point. I ordered the Migas--not overly complicated, just well-executed and tasty. The menu overall is streamlined, which makes ordering easy without being overwhelming. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality and location. Staff members - all friendly and welcoming. This place is off to a strong start, and we're genuinely stoked to have it in the neighborhood. We'll definitely be back. read more

ROCO Kitchen & Coffee - ROCO - So happy you're here! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Columbia, Maryland

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ROCO is a newly found coffee and brunch spot. I had only come to this shopping center for the Giant, but the restaurants here are hidden gems. The service and local feel of this place makes me want to come back and support the business more. As for the menu, I really enjoyed the salted maple latte. I was honestly surprised that the latte was not overly sweet. It has the perfect blend of strong espresso, milk and subtle sweetness I look for in a latte. The corn fritters were also good, especially with the sauce. On another occasion with friends I tried the breakfast taco, pancakes, and their donut. All were great, ROCO doesn't miss! read more

I saw a few posts in a local foodie facebook group regarding this new business. I had to give it a try especially after seeing those doughnuts! Came in the late afternoon on a Saturday and therefore the doughnuts were sold out, bummer but not their fault. I'm honestly glad to hear they sold out, small businesses need our support. We ordered a two iced mocha latte's. Mine was made with almond milk. Both were perfectly made! The service was amazing with two helpful baristas. I can't wait to give this place another try and I'll be sure to come earlier for the doughnuts. read more

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This new coffee shop in hickory ridge is definitely worth checking out. They have a sit down service side and a quick order counter. Plenty of nice outdoor seating as well. It's a very nice space if you're looking to hang out in a coffee shop. The menu looks basic and the pastry case doesn't look like much, but my latte and donut blew my mind. I think the donut was homemade. It was airy, chewy, and everything you want in a donut. The latte was also good. Just enough foam, smooth espresso, and made well. I wish they had a milk that wasn't whole milk because I do not prefer oat milk, but that's what I got because of the lack of milk options. I can't wait to go back and try more of the food based on the 2 things I tried. The menu is very promising and I can't wait to take my kids to try it. read more

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I am surprised ROCO has such few reviews, as the place was PACKED when we visited on a Sunday morning. The interior has a retro, diner-like feel. And the location has an attached drive through. You can tell that the people working at ROCO are passionate about what they do. This was one of the best customer service experiences I've ever had; We were lucky to snag a table, but ended up waiting for a member of our party for over 30 minutes. While we waited, our waitress offered us a complimentary donut, which we split between the 3 of us. I'm not a big donut person, but the donut was amazing. The flavor wasn't overly sweet and the dough felt a little undercooked (?) in the best way; The inside of the donut was slightly chewy in the way a hot and fresh croissant might be. The donut was so good that my friend ordered another for herself. And we got lucky; At one point the chef came out and brought us another complimentary donut because he wanted our opinion on a new flavor he was experimenting with (equally amazing). I've never had so many pleasant interactions the staff at a restaurant before; I felt like it was my lucky day. When it came down to our actual orders, the food was just alright. I ordered the migas breakfast taco. I loved the texture of the tortilla, but felt the egg mixture could profit from a little more salt or a sharper cheese. The rest of my party ordered the potato, egg, & cheese breakfast tacos and raved about the sauces. 2 members of my party also ordered a latte and remarked that they wished it was stronger. Overall, I had a great experience at ROCO. It's a great community spot, and you really can't beat the value (half of food items $10 or under). I'm excited to return to grab more donuts and try their lunch/dinner options. I've heard great things about the burger. read more

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New coffee and brunch spot in Columbia! I just tried their signature Brown Butter latte after a walk in Centennial Park. I love that they're using a La Marzocco espresso machine and Alma coffee beans. I'll definitely have to check out that coffee brand. I'm excited to come back and sit in. It looks like a great place to grab brunch with family and friends. read more

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It's cool get a new cafe in the area. I didn't sit down for the breakfast. I got a latte and a doughnut to go. The doughnut was good but a bit pricey, $3. I'd say the store needs to work on service though, I waited like 30 minutes for my latte....it wasn't even that busy? It's new business, so I'm sure they'll get better. I'll be back again to try their full breakfast service. read more

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I stopped in recently and the highlight for me was definitely the buttermilk glazed doughnut. It was soft, fresh, and had just the right amount of sweetness. If you go, I highly recommend trying one! The coffee was good, but it's not very sweet on its own. If you're someone who prefers more of a dessert-style coffee, you'll probably want to add some sugar or sweetener. If you like a more traditional coffee taste, it'll be perfect as-is. The space itself is beautiful inside--bright, clean, and really well designed. It's a place you could easily sit and relax for a while. The staff also seemed very friendly and helpful, which made the visit even nicer. I also ordered the breakfast tacos. They were fine, but nothing that really stood out. The eggs weren't as fluffy as I expected, so while they're okay if you want something quick to eat, they're not a must-order in my opinion. Overall, it's a great spot for coffee and especially for a doughnut, and the atmosphere alone makes it worth stopping in. Welcome to the area, Roco! read more

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Ordered pancakes, eggs and bacon. Even though menu said "pancakes" received one pancake. Asked manager about it, he said "plates were getting too heavy". Suggested he change the menu and reduce the price - $18.50 seemed a bit much for what I got. Service was friendly and reasonably responsive. Probably not going back. read more

The donuts are some of the best I have ever tried! The tater tots are perfectly fried and peppered. I will be back to try more lattes and pastries! read more

Donuts were especially good when hot and fresh. Stay away from the lemonade. For $5 was extremely disappointing, clearly some kind of lemon-flavored, neon yellow colored powder mix. Not a trace of real lemon in sight. read more

I saw the building last week while getting groceries and checked their website throughout the week; the food looked promising. This morning, I ordered the pecan waffles, and let me say, it was amazing--better than I expected! The pecan topping that goes on the waffle, combined with their specialty butter and syrup, was divine. I will definitely be back, and I'm going to recommend this place to everyone I know to help it stay around. Another pleasant surprise was that they have a drive-thru. I ordered online, drove through, and my order was ready and waiting for me. The service was excellent all around! read more

Much better than the other options in the area. I got the hot honey chicken biscuit and brown butter iced latte and my fiancé got the glazed doughnut and the salted maple iced coffee. The food was great. The chicken was moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside and was much bigger than I was anticipating for $10. The doughnut was definitely homemade and delicious. Coffee was great too. There were a lot of other options that I'm looking forward to trying. This place will definitely be a staple for us going forward! read more

The smashburger was great, as was the egg, bacon, and cheese sandwich. Service was good, but a few more visits during the meal would be better. Nice place, unexpectedly good seating, and spacious. A good addition to the area. If they could add a steak sandwich and a sub , it would be wonderful. read more

I was excited to try this restaurant however, I did leave rather disappointed. The place is nice and is clean. There is seating inside and outside. The water tasted like it was straight out the tap which I think doesn't usually stand out if it is cold but it was pretty warm. The waitresses were nice and we were greeted promptly. We had ordered the pancakes, 2 lattes (salted maple and caramel), and chicken and waffles. The pancakes were really good. Very fluffy, very solid pancakes. The chicken was good to me, but my partner felt it was a bit salty. It was fried very well. The waffles were okay but it felt overpriced. They just felt like waffle house waffles but more expensive. It only came with one waffle where the pancakes came with three. My biggest issue was the coffee. My latte was straight up salty. I did not taste any maple in it. I thought maybe it had settled at the bottom but it did not. It tasted like they accidentally mixed up the sugar with salt. I was looking forward to the coffee and it was really bad. I should have just asked for another I suppose. I just don't like to be that person. Overall the price came out to be $43. I know with inflation that is just the cost of things but I want my food to at least be good. I feel nauseous thinking about that latte. read more

A terrific place nestling in the back of village shopping center with nice breakfast- brunch selection. Try their brown butter latte, smothered! Nice services!!! read more

This is a brand new local business and we really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the cost was reasonable. Nice place in the Hickory Plaza behind Giant and well decorated. The employees were very friendly and helpful. The owner was there and took the time to talk to us. We love trying out new places and this is a winner! We will be back! read more

I came here a couple weeks ago with my family and had a bad experience but didn't leave a review. However I heard about the owner threatening someone who left an honest review, so I'd figure I'd leave mine as well. I was really excited to try this place because it looks super cute and aesthetically pleasing in photos, but unfortunately it was the complete opposite in person. As soon as I walked in, I noticed the entire ceiling was covered in plastic because the roof was leaking in multiple spots. While we were being seated, a drop of water actually fell on me from the ceiling. I mentioned it to the hostess, and she completely disregarded it, which was frustrating. It was honestly really unappetizing sitting there with water dripping around us, with buckets and mops all over the place catching leaks. As for the food, my sausage and cheese on brioche was actually very good. However, my sister ordered wings, and they were extremely small--definitely not worth it. Service was where things really went downhill. Everyone in my family received their drinks except for me. I had to ask four separate times for my latte, and each time it was forgotten--even after asking multiple different staff members. Overall, the service felt very chaotic. Most of the servers seemed very young and inexperienced, and there was an older woman (possibly a manager) who came across as rude and was even yelling at employees in front of customers, which made the environment uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this place read more

Staff was all so sweet! Cute diner with outdoor seating, pets allowed outside. Donut and apple fritter were delicious. My latte was very good. I believe it was brown butter. We had pancakes, waffles, eggs with cheese. The pancakes were okay, the waffle was great, and the eggs were good but had way too much cheese. Next time I would maybe ask them to put half a slice (or half of whatever they typically use). Will definitely go again though. read more

Was very excited to see this new addition to the Hickory Ridge Plaza, right across from my son's daycare. A group of us Mom's have talked about stopping in together, but haven't found a day to to so yet so I stopped in solo this morning. I was promptly greeted by the kitchen staff and being so new, very little wait time to place my order. I had a question about the a flavor's ingredients and the counter staff was not sure so they asked their manager, who I'm guessing is an owner, to confirm that it was gluten free. I greatly appreciate them taking the time to do so as sometimes I get a flat 'No' or a non-convincing 'Yes'. After confirming it was safe I ordered an Iced Pistachio Latte with whole milk, nothing crazy. It was made pretty quickly and I was on my way. Now, it could be due to the syrup being made in house (or so I'm guessing based on the manager's answer), but I'm not 100% sure that I got pistachio as it tasted more like brown sugar. I'll just have to stop back in another day and try the same thing and compare. There are always growing pains at first, so I'm not holding that against anyone if that was the case. Overall, very good. Welcome to the Neighborhood Roco! read more

What a hip place ! The food was quite good, especially their doughnuts. Server was very attentive. I wish we lived closer, we would come back. read more

Nothing really special and kind've pricey. Not the coffee bar (Starbucks) atmosphere that you would hang out in and work. Just sayin.

Not impressed with the food. The forgot my order, took so long. The place is nice by the way

Best cap ever!!! Looks like donuts are good. Have not eaten anything else. I love that young kids work there but they need to be coached on how to serve and not be on their phone. read more

Beautiful space and yummy breakfast. Tator tots were delicious as well as the coffee, donut and breakfast taco!

The small iced latte just doesn't taste good at all, kinda tastes burnt and stale. Also it was $7 just for a regular, not a special, and no additions. read more

Service was very slow and rude, food just ok, coffee was not good at all. I don't recommend this place to anyone. Much better coffee options in the area. read more

the food is delicious and the mobile order is super convenient. top tier coffee crafting.