Service is prompt and friendly, even though there was a small line this morning…read moreThe donuts were definitely more fresh today than they have been our last few visits so that is a plus as I purchased donuts for my coworkers also The place is clean and well stocked and they are plenty of choices at 7:30 in the morning

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

Very good service. Great coffee. Nice and quiet and everyone was very friendly. Would go again!read more

The coffee was good, but the rude service left a bad taste in my mouth. Coffee with a smile is a…read morepersonal preference.

I bought some sweet and salty cookies (toffee, pretzels, chocolate) and sourdough crackers, and…read morethought everything tasted delicious. The cookies were chewy and soft, and enormous! I wasn't in the mood for coffee, but I saw they serve Lavazza espresso. It was busy, but the line moved fast. The pastry chef who runs it is a graduate of Culinary Institute of America, and clearly knows what she's doing. I hope it's a huge success! As they evolve, I'd love to see them offer quiche for those of us who like a little protein with our carbs, but I'm sure whatever they add to the menu will be good.

Excellent food and coffee (the only place around Roscoe/Rockton that I know of that can actually…read moremake an espresso). I got a tomato basil focaccia and meant to bring it home for my wife but ended up eating the whole thing there. Will be back weekly.

Everything tasted amazing. A bit pricey but nothing more than the norm these days. Cute space.read more

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!!

I Just love supporting an Independent small business owner coffee shop. Bonus: They offer a wide…read morevariety of specialty coffee drinks, lattes etc. I had the Grasshopper Latte. A+ .You have to have the fresh baked cinnamon roll. Worth the calories! Super friendly family provides great service. I love the relaxed atmosphere- lots of room to camp out and chat or scroll.

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

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!

Stopped by Almoka and ended up trying a matcha pistachio drink. I wasn't sure what to expect, but…read moreit was really good. The matcha was smooth and not too earthy, and the pistachio flavor added just the right amount of sweetness without tasting artificial. The café itself has a nice atmosphere and felt like a great place to sit and catch up with a friend or get some work done. Everything looked clean and well put together, and the staff was friendly when taking my order. I appreciate when coffee shops offer unique drinks that are different from the usual menu, and this one definitely stood out. I'll be back to try some of their other specialty drinks next time I'm in the area. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something a little different from the big chain coffee shops.

I had their version of Chai Tea and it was wonderful. My wife had the Mufawar coffee and enjoyed…read moreit. The best thing was their Almond Croissant. My wife eat so quickly I could not get a picture of it to share. The shop it self is cozy and very clean. The staff were nice and quick. Highly recommend.