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!

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!

Cool coffeehouse with great coffee and a friendly and fun-filled atmosphere. The lovation is…read moreceryrally located in Rockford and I found ample parking on the street

I went to Inzombia for the first time yesterday and the server there recommended a fabulous iced…read morecoffee. The place was decorated beautifully. Very funky/chill vibes. Great representation of the 815. I got the Irish Pick Me Up. You can get it as a cold brew or a latte. I opted for the cold brew. The flavor was very good. The perfect amount of sweetness and coffee blend. I will definitely be returning and trying other coffees from there. The Irish Pick Me Up might have to be my go to if I ever get too indecisive to decide on other flavors!

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?

I like to support local business, but i walk into Katie's Cup and there's no "Hello" or "how can we…read morehelp you" even though there's no other customers at the counter. Just as well since the table i sit at is so wobbly i couldn't set down a drink and certainly couldn't work at it. As the coffee order is delivered to the person i am meeting, the waitress again does not say a word. Maybe they just don't want to wake the only othe people in there, one sleeping at a table and another on the couch.

Best coffee shop in town. Always fresh, and friendly service. I make it a habit to go at least once…read morea week.

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!

Literally my favorite 3rd space. Not just in Rockford, but pretty much anywhere. There is ample…read moreseating, huge windows that let in a flood of natural night, baristas that know your name and your drink of choice, and the coffee is just so damn good! If you're a coffee lover, you HAVE to give Rockford Roasting a try. This place truly taught me what good coffee is.

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 :)

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

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.

I stopped in for a quick coffee during the dasher dash and it definitely gave off classic dive bar…read moreenergy. The space is small and has that lived-in feel that makes it stand out from more polished cafes. The coffee was good and affordable, which was a nice surprise. The service was okay, though it seemed like the owner might have been handling everything on their own, so things moved a little slowly. Overall, it's a simple, no-frills spot.

Stopped for a coffee during the dasher dash at Stroll on State. Old vibe cafe that smelled of faint…read morecigarettes and old friends. Seems like an interesting place with character. I actually enjoyed the ambiance as it reminded me of an old dive bar that has charm and love that has been left by everyone who has ever walked through the doors

Love this boba place inside the Hay Quynh restaurant. Very good smoothies and other milk teas…read more Minus 1.5 stars for being way too expensive at Less than $8 per drink Even Schaumburg and Chicago sell their drink for $4.95. It's out of this world!

This was my first time at Scooter's. They had a variety of drinks and some food. It was only drive…read morethru which makes it pretty convenient for those on the go. The service was slow but that's with any new place, but when I got my beverages, the person at the window was very nice. I would definitely go again to try more beverages.

Tasty lemonade - as long as you're not very thirsty, since most of cup is ice. Mine was a medium…read moreand i finished it in 3 sips.