This contemporary and relaxing bakery and coffeehouse located in Blacksburg, Virginia, specializes…read morein Egyptian and Lebanese inspired desserts and baked goods. But above and beyond their Middle Eastern pastries and unique drinks like Turkish Coffee and Mango Madness, it is an inviting environment with comfortable tables, chairs, and couches, to spend quality time socializing with good friends or with a laptop connected to the internet with their Wi-Fi, doing research for that special project. After being awarded the Triad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to uncover those found in hidden paths that for one reason or another have not reached the public in its totality. And Halwa Bakery & Cafe is the perfect example. After having dinner with a friend at another restaurant, we decided to come here for dessert. When we arrived, it was easy to find a parking space right around the corner of the Cafe. The place had outdoor furniture to be able to enjoy your food and drink outdoors in nice weather. Inside, the beautiful hardwood floors and exposed ceilings, together with the unique lighting treatment, gave special character to the place, and providing an extraordinary environment in which to better enjoy the moment. On the left of the ordering counter there is a couple of large blackboards with the menu written on them in color chalk. On the right, there are several display cases with Sandwiches and Pastries for one to observe and make better choices. My friend ordered a Baklava Cheesecake and I ordered a Peanut Butter Special Cake. As we sat down enjoying our desserts, that were amazingly delicious, the place was full of people. Some working on their laptops, others socializing, and others simply enjoying their food and drinks. As we were leaving, I saw on one of the walls two framed newspaper articles from The Roanoke Times, with color photographs, on this Blacksburg bakery with Mediterranean pastries. I highly recommend this place as a perfect environment to enjoy some cultural food and drinks, either alone, with your laptop, or with good friends.

Came here twice while visiting VT and it was great - friendly staff and such a staggering selection…read moreof drink, snacks, baked goods, and treats. The dining area was a great place to hang out - warm, cozy, and comfy. This is really nice spot to spend some time.

What a cool place I stumbled upon in my search for matcha in Blacksburg…read more This is a non-profit coffee shop, and it's operated by what I'm assuming is mainly VT students. Super nice, super chill, and makes a good matcha latte (pretty quickly, too!). This is the spot to be, welcome to all, and they'll keep you caffeinated

Great new coffee shop! The two ladies who work here are so kind! They make their syrups in house…read moreand they are so delicious! You will definitely have a personable experience here that is hard to find at big brand chain stores. There is plenty of seating, and the vibe is so cozy! Me and friends did a Bible study here and it was such a great place! We also saw a bunch of people doing homework or other work, and it is a very serene environment. Pay what you can but they have suggested prices Great parking right there as well

Nice atmosphere for espresso cappuccino coffee walking distance to campus of VTECH. Good serviceread more

Great Coffee shop in a great space. love the outdoor seating…read more they have an amazing pastry selection, and very nice seating in the shop as well. Staff was super friendly and made drinks quickly. I would definitely recommend a coffee stop here.

Being a regular customer at Mill Mountain comes easy to me. I have never been disappointed or…read moredissatisfied with my experience. Gulping the coffee down and almost licking my plate every visit! I recommend Mill Mountain when anyone who needs a cafe with a clam but alive ambience.

I've come here since 1997 when I first attended VATECH for grad school. I spent countless hours…read morehere over those next 3yrs enjoying the staff, Chia tea, & food while I wrote my dissertation. The atmosphere is exactly the epitome of a coffee oriented restaurant should be (period). I just came back after all this time in March 2026 & was as wonderful as my memories. Always should stop get a sandwich, coffee or chia & read a book or just observe the goings on...love my Mill Mountain

Seating can be a challenge if you get here mid morning on a weekend but the food is worth the…read morepotential wait. Some of the specials are crazy, like French toast with pickled jalapeños, but somehow it worked. The baked goods selections are worth checking before you leave as well!!

It saddens me to leave a negative review about Our Daily Bread, but my most recent experience was…read morevery disappointing. I have lived in Blacksburg my whole life and ODB has been a go-to bakery for most locals for a while. Serving a variety of pastries, cakes, breads, and offering lunch, brunch, and dinners. They have a lovely variety of options for customers to enjoy. The bakery primarily serves French pastries and caters to French cuisine at their meals. Although they offer more than just French inspired food. In the past, my family and I have enjoyed grabbing their cakes for celebrations and individual pastries from their pastries case. But recently, they have not been up to par and have left us very unsatisfied. The cakes have been dry and do not taste fresh at all. On my latest visit I tried a couple of things, all of which were cold, with dry, crumbly textures. It was evident to me that these pastries were not made day-of and had clearly sat in a fridge for at least one night (if not more). I found this to be extremely disappointing as ODB used to have a reputation of serving FRESH baked goods and pastries. I cannot attest for the hot food they serve during meal times, but the pastries and cakes have gone down hill. Over the winter break, I had their NY cheesecake bar (which I've gotten in the past and it was phenomenal) and it fell so short of what I remembered. It was lacking flavor and the crust at the bottom was dry. This past visit, I tried a Napoleon (also have had this before and really enjoyed it), a specialty cake, a scone, and a couple macarons and macaroons. The Napoleon was so cold and the puff pastry was super stale, it practically fell apart the second I tried to eat it. The specialty individual cake slice was also very cold and the cake wasn't moist at all. Again, indicating it was not fresh or made day-of. The scone was also a disappointment as it was dry and lacked any moisture. I thought the macrons and macaroons were fine though. While most of this was disappointing, the price didn't help either. Nothing was inexpensive and the quality was completely missing. So disappointing to leave this review as I used to enjoy coming here for sweet treats. It's sad to see that ODB is unfortunately not what it used to be. I will note that the service is very friendly and they do their best dealing with customers. Could have been more efficient, but I did go during a busier time. I hope they can turn things around, but until then I do not think I will be retuning soon.

I went here approaching 11am- and there was only one empty table- so it was quite busy! The music…read morewas low and the place was not as loud since most people were studying/ but there were some quiet conversations- so the ambience and vibes were a good halfway point between calm and lively. I ordered a vanilla latte with whole milk. As you can see, the latte art was very cute, and it was not like EXTREMELY hot- it was perfect sipping heat. Also very affordable! The muffin was ginormous, and yummy- had to split it with a friend. And I love that there was a toaster and a microwave to heat up any of your goodies! Will be back again!

Good coffee and GREAT pricing. We visited and enjoyed the overall vibe of the place. The staff was…read moregreat as well.

Sent birthday cupcakes yesterday via order and delivery. Everything was superb! They were…read morebeautifully made and the birthday girl was thrilled. Thanks for making my gift so special. MVL

I love next door bake shop! It's the perfect place to run in and catch up with friends over a…read moredelicious bagel and coffee! Love treating myself to one of the pastries too. Everyone is so nice, and there is plenty of seating options! I highly recommend if you're in Blacksburg!

This is odd because Moge Tea is a big brand, but the relationship between the brand and this store…read moreis unclear to me as it has its own website and does not pop up with the bigger company which has some other locations in Virginia and many elsewhere. Not sure what to make of that, but evaluating this place on its own merits it does have some quality. I ordered on a kiosk and there was a screen with names of people who ordered and wait times and because the place was busy I thought I might have to wait longer. Instead, they were faster than expected, despite the fact that I ordered something with customization. They offer an extra large tea size, and it is the kind of thing you'd expect Morgan Spurlock to be drinking. I can't imagine wanting that much fruit tea in one setting, but it kept fine in the fridge and I drank half of it and finished the fruit the next day. Getting lychee-flavored jelly was, as is usually the case, a good decision. This is not a place that offers food, though there are other options nearby. Some of the matcha options looked interesting as well.

I really liked the ambiance and service. I always like to come here and study because they have…read moreWiFi and there are some outlets for charging my laptop. Everything I've tried so far has been good but my personal favorite is the four season super fruit tea!

Ordered the Inferno Ramen--bold, flavorful, and the perfect balance of heat and comfort. Paired it…read morewith the Watermelon Tea loaded with mango, lychee, and strawberry boba for a sweet, refreshing twist. And dessert? Lychee and Purple Sweet Potato Mochi -- soft, chewy perfection! The vibes are authentic, the food is top-tier, and the service was superb from start to finish. Definitely a must-try if you're craving real ramen and cozy energy

It's such a cute ambiance. It was delicious and I wish they had just little more seasoning. I would…read morego back if I visit Virginia tech again.

Great ribs, great salads and good select home crafted beers, even some that reminds me of some wine…read morecoolers I have had in the past.Eaten there 3 times now and when I pop I to town again will eat there again.

Came here for a work dinner, and was pleasantly surprised at the good quality of the food here!…read more I had the emerald kale salad and it was very good. This is a nicer spot rather than a bar (I wasn't expecting that), and has many solid dinner entrees options, it seemed. It was pretty mild volume levels inside, so we didn't have to yell at each other during dinner. A few of the group didn't love their entrees (the fish tacos lacked flavor and the carne asada pasta had some unexpected pairings), but overall a solid choice with something for everyone