My daughter and I spent the weekend here scouting for a place for her to live. We consider ourselves to be well-educated in the coffee scene, and we have been all over the country, always seeking out cool beans and cool cafes in our travels. In short - this ain't the place. If it were possible to give ZERO stars I would have done that..... Asked for a half sweet vanilla cortado (my universal measuring gauge), and the total snob barista said "we don't do that....we put vanilla in lattes, but not cortados". I literally had eyes on the bottle of vanilla syrup over her left shoulder in the fridge, and she straight up refused to put it in my drink. My daughter asked "why is that", to which she rambled on about "ethical treatment of traditional presentation". Let's pause right here and ask.....what in the actual hell? And to top if off, she also refused to put honey (the choice I as the customer had to settle for) in my drink, instead serving a very watered-down version of what maybe was at one time honey on the side. And the "hot" drink? Luke warm at best. Traditional? Whatever. How about traditional customer service and friendliness? There are waaaay too many other cool coffee cafes in Nooga, serving waaay better coffee, to waste your time and your money investing in the "we don't compromise our values for what you want" mindset at Velo. Not a weird vibe - a cult vibe. Well, we ain't members, so we will definitely not return. We immediately left for Burlaep Coffee Roasters, and they saved the day. Go there instead. Every aspect of the business is far superior. read more

Velo Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

This is the type of flavor I want when drinking a latte!!! Both my husband and I ordered a vanilla latte and it was perfect. So much coffee flavor with a hint of vanilla. I'm not a fan of milky or overly sweet lattes. Also ordered the blueberry muffin, which my 1 year old son devoured. Person taking orders was nice and helpful. The overall ambiance of this place seemed calm and like a chill spot to hang out on a Sunday afternoon. Definitely will be back when we are in the area! - small parking lot - paid street parking - clean bathrooms - plenty of indoor and outdoor seating - games, books, etc read more

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Little fuel for the day ! Cool coffee spot ! Fast service! Like the bikes all over the walls ! And got outdoor seating area. Chill vibes ! read more

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It was a really cold and windy day so we wanted a hot drink. I asked for an extra hot latte and was told they do NOT make drinks hotter. When I asked what temp do they make them at I was told 120 degrees which is like a lukewarm latte. We have friends that own coffee shops in NYC and Nashville. We have traveled the world, gone to most coffee shops when we come to visit and grew up in NYC with the meanest baristas and no one has EVER told me that they could not make my drink at min 145 degrees which is what most coffee shops with steam them at. Needless to say we left and did t get drinks here and we won't be back. What the heck??!! read more

We went to this coffee shop since it was very near our stay. Fast friendly service. We did not try any food and did not stay to drink our lattes. They did let us use our own travel mugs which was great! read more

I've been to Velo a couple times now and I'll have to say, they have some pretty cool coffee drinks. I'm always trying to find new coffee spots and love their specialty drinks! The baristas are a bit standoffish and aloof but I can't deny they make good coffee. The outdoor seating is a bit messy (well, as in the ground is dirty, which in turn makes my white pup dirty) but overall pretty convenient. My last visit to Velo, there was plenty of seating but unfortunately, it was very busy and the last table available was in the scorching sun... so suffice it to say, we didn't stay long. My favorite coffee drinks that I have tried have been the $5 Specials from 2021 (I know, ages ago now) but were both super creative and delicious! I loved the complexity - basically like an alcoholic cocktail but with caffeine. The Garden Party was floral and pretty but the Nitro Radler was so tasty and easy to drink. The coffee soda is also a great and simple coffee "cocktail" if you will that I highly recommend. I came across Velo via a recommendation from a friend who is no longer with us, Vic Yang. RIP dear friend. read more

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Great place to grab a good cup of coffee, good vibes and good service, also great place to get a unique gift. read more

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They don't serve iced drinks. I asked for an iced americano and they said they can't do that, only cold brew over ice or a hot americano. I was dumbfounded. They have other iced drinks but cannot serve espresso, water, and ice. This is not some weird modification. Is there some sort of moral justification for not serving me espresso over ice? Get a grip read more

Decent coffee. But, not the best in Chattanooga. Flavor was just average for the espresso drinks. Also, I felt the temperature of the latte was just warm and not hot enough. As far as atmosphere, Velo has a weird vibe. It's like a roasting facility that's trying to be a coffee shop in its spare time. Not a very aesthetically pleasing interior layout and it's cramped to walk around. Would I go back? Probably not. Too many other quality coffee spots in town. That said, it's not bad. Just not very remarkable. read more

Velo Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

The service was great. The ambience was super, but unfortunately, the coffee was tepid. Abel was fabulous! She kindly remade it and ut was the same, but it was still lukewarm. They refunded the latte. My friend's coffee was tepid too and warm enough to put your finger in it to not get burned and warm enough to put in a baby bottle. She was too embarrassed to say anything, except she would never be back again. I asked if their machine was broken and they said no. read more

Proper coffee shop. If you value crafting skills and good ingredients. I've been here a few times it's always on point. Parking is alil rough. read more

Super small menu Cool vibe though I think this is more of a local haunt for faithful followers. I'm sure it has its own community and culture. The cold brew was good. But don't expect frills or flavors here. Straight up good coffee. read more

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Great little coffee house over on the Southside so close to us. We discovered these guys and instantly fell in love. They offer craft drinks, as well as their own coffees roasted to perfection. I have pretty much switched completely from Starbucks to their blends. My only complaint about Velo is they only have ONE SIZE of coffee, and I want a BIG COFFEE, not the equivalent of a Tall at Starbucks being the only size. Also these guys carry Bread and Butter products in their case for a snack. Highly recommend, check them out for sure. read more

Velo Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Of the coffee shops I've been to in town I think this is the best one to date. The staff was very helpful and even gave some samples of what they specialize in. The coffee itself was very good and the vibe was spot on. Nice outdoor seating options, too. read more

This place came highly suggested from a couple of the residents at UTChatt. It was chilly out but since we had the pup we sat on the back patio. The staff was super helpful and friendly, I'm a plain Jane coffee drinker so I appreciated when the barista didn't judge me for not knowing what half the menu was . Went with the suggested cortado, the milk was frothy and slightly sweet which perfectly offset the typically bitter espresso. My husband went with the Guatemalan drip, it came in this cute little press and was very good. Typically I can't drink straight black coffee because of its bitterness but this was delicious. Would go back for sure! read more

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Great coffee shop and cool spot. Baristas were super nice and coffee was great! Highly recommend! read more

Velo Coffee Roasters - Drip coffee served in a French press. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

What a glow up! I take it back. With all the new space after the remodel (which looks really fantastic btw), this place is great. Highly recommend. read more

Great coffee shop. I was in town and wanted a real cup of coffee. Not some cute, whipped cream "coffee shop." And this delivered. A serious coffee shop for people who care about coffee. And remarkably affordable. read more

If you're looking for a place that showcases their coffee and doesn't hide it behind sugar, this is the place! It's a very chill atmosphere and they have some fun drinks alongside the traditional espresso bevs. We tried nearly every shop in Chatt while we were here and this is the only one we kept coming back to! read more

Love the aesthetic of this place and all the alternative brew options (aero press, chemex and kalitawave). Great outdoor seating, merch and decor. I live for excellent coffee and the craft and skill it requires. Im guessing thats why many a baristas are just CRANKY. Add this place to that list. I just don't get it but you all know what i mean. read more

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One of the only coffee shops I legit want moved to my community. The brews here are pure art and just look at those menus! I couldn't get enough of the coffee in Rose Dreamz form and had to run right back to the counter to try something else. Went for Triple T and again, super tasty, refreshing, summer sunset in liquid form. My friend who was a bit miffed to stop on our trip down to Atlanta immediately changed his tune once he got the Bunny Hop. So good! I love seeing original ideas thrown together with creative ingredient combinations. This place feels a bit weird as the atmosphere of eclectic garage sale vibes doesn't match the exquisite drinks. But I'd be outside anyway if this was near my house! read more

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Coffee is good. The environment is fine. There is not a whole lot more to say about Velo. read more

Velo Coffee Roasters - 12 oz coffee for here. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Average coffee for above average prices. Comes in tiny sizes. I could do better at home. My main beef with this place is that it's essentially a warehouse. I had nowhere to just stand and wait for my coffee comfortably. Typical pretentious barista vibe. If you want your money's worth try somewhere else. read more

Very good coffee. Among the best I've had. Inconvenient location, and very tight parking. read more

Velo Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Wonderful local coffee shop with a very cool low key vibe. We had the sweet cream affogato. The sweet cream was SO good I probably could have eaten it by itself. The espresso had a great smooth flavor. Will definitely be back to try the iced coffee next! read more

Velo Coffee Roasters - Affogato - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

They stated they make all iced lattes with their cold brew concentrate, which was unique. The coffee had a rich, berry taste and I think a plain latte, no sweetener or syrup, would have a lot of flavor. I tried a decaf vanilla with oat milk. They also had decaf concentrate. I didn't see much seating or comfy seating but there was outdoor space. The staff was friendly and fast in mixing my drink. read more

First the guy taking my order was a complete jerk. I get it, they think they are too cool because they make simple coffee and they are too good for sweeteners and cream. Whatever, I'm used to the pretentious coffee shops. You can act like that when you have good coffee to back it up. My cold brew tasted like mud water from Flint Michigan. I've had better cold brew at, may I say it?.... STARBUCKS. *GASP* But in all seriousness, I've been here before and it was really good. That's why I came back, but today the customer service was bad and the drink was just as bad. read more

Good coffee but 1 star for the customer service. Asked for a latte with whole milk somehow got oat milk and iced??? When the person taking our order came out we asked how she was doing to which she replied "Hey". (Shouldn't they ask you?) They treat you different if you don't have oversized jeans and a septum piercing. The environment is ok kind of crammed. I heard 7 eleven has great coffee and usually the customer service is great! read more

Delicious coffee, sweet staff. Bonus: if you buy beans, you can get a free drip coffee with your purchase!

I had a great experience here and loved the vibe. Lots of outdoor seating and delicious coffee. I came in to also buy a glass pour-over serving pitcher and they were out. They sent me to Goodman, which is very kind and I found what I needed there. read more

Velo is wonderful! They have some of the best beans around (and even supply some of my favorite local bakeries and restaurants)! I buy their beans for cold brew and pour over at home and it's excellent. I also appreciate how they have been able to adapt well to the pandemic and are keeping their employees safe. read more

No doubt they have the best coffee in town. I'm still iffy about their service but it's been great the last three times I've gone....so there must have been some changes. read more

Velo Coffee Roasters - Rose Dreams...seasonal drink - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Ordered an extra hot vanilla latte to go, was extremely lukewarm. Went to heat it up in a mug at home and found an unappetizing amount of grounds in the latte. Espresso did have a decent flavor profile, but not worth the quality of the drink overall. read more

Loved the coffee! As a first time customer, I found it awkward to find the door/how to order during COVID. I'd go again for the coffee. Kind of disappointing, they don't have any flavor syrups. I wanted a vanilla latte which I couldn't get. They did have simple syrup instead. Looking forward to visiting again when we can sit in the restaurant. read more

This coffee place had a really low vibe compared to the others I've been to. I asked if they could make a spicy latte, similar to their spicy nitro cold brew, and the cashier worker pointed to the menu and told me that they don't stray from the menu. Idk, the place seemed dim, like only tight knit friends were welcomed there. However, the person who made my coffee was very kind when he handed us out eggnog lattes with fresh nutmeg on top. read more

Best cold brew in town. I have found that only 2 places in town can prepare a americano correctly. This is one of the 2. If you want watered-down coffee, goto a gas station. They take pride in the preparation and proper techniques in brewing coffee. They also offer light food menu, Local bottled kombucha, ect. read more

We had the pleasure to visit Velo a few weeks ago and fell in love with their beans. I made sure to pack an extra bag of Mexico Cesmach on our way back to Michigan. As soon as I saw their subscription service, I signed up instantly and so glad I did! This local business provides quintessential customer service, which is the tied bow on their product. Highly recommend a visit if you're into freshly roasted beans! Thank you Velo! read more

Velo Coffee Roasters - Single origin subscription - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee

This place was okay. I saw it had really high ratings, but to me it was not above and beyond. It seemed a bit pretentious and the menu was limited or at least different than your typical coffee menu. I got an iced latte and it seemed to be premade or something, literally had it before putting my credit card away. They also are very intense with COVID, which is great if you are wanting every single precaution there is, but is annoying for those who would like to sit down inside or be able to wait to order inside and not outside in the cold. read more

Best of Chattanooga? Probably. The drinks are excellent: consistent in taste and aesthetic. Baristas are knowledgeable and engaging. I wish Velo was in existence when I lived in Chattanooga. Since it wasn't, I'll be visiting every chance I get when I am town. Cheers! read more

This is my favorite coffee company in Chattanooga. Their coffee is phenomenal; they know how coffee should be enjoyed. If you love coffee and everything involved in the processes of coffee, you need to come here. The baristas are extremely knowledgeable and love coffee and the place they work for. This place is an experience; Not the place to sit down and just get a cup of joe and do work on your laptop. Of course you're welcome to do that, but their coffee deserves so much respect and appreciation. I've had almost everything they offer. You have to try their Niterider and The Shrubbery. And of course, try whatever coffees they're brewing. It's absolutely divine. read more

Velo Coffee Roasters - The Shrubbery. An indescribably amazing cold brew concoction. - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Chattanooga, Tennessee