What an innovative idea, to come up with a neighborhood café where you can enjoy delicious coffee…read moreand pastries, and at the same time create beautiful art. After being awarded the NC Triad Yelp Squad Yelper of the Year 2024 Award at the Yelpies Award Ceremony last year, an event that honored the highest-performing Yelp Elites, celebrating their contributions and accomplishments throughout the year, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants and businesses, 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 Canvas & Coffee Art Café that very reasantly opened in Roanoke, Virginia, is a perfect example. I woke up one day inspired to go have breakfast in an out of the ordinary café and while searching the net just happen to find this place that just opened, located at the Grandin Commons off Grandin Road, right next to the Post Office, and off I went with the enthusiasm of the adventure of the journey and thinking what I would find there. And what I found was amazing. Housed in a beautiful restored Victorian house turned Mini-Mall, named Grandin Commons, with six other businesses, was this cozy little café with its entrance on the first floor of the house. As I entered I was impressed with the simple yet elegant decor and its beautifully restored hardwood floors. On one of the walls were three artworks from a local artist in exhibition and for sale. On the other walls were framed blank canvases representing them being open to your artistic imagination. Small square tables and chairs filled the room for customers to sit and enjoy their coffee as they get their creative juices flowing. In the following room was the Café station neatly organized with the menu on the wall and pastries from the very well known bakery Bread Craft, inside a square glass dome. Next to it were the art supplies and different size canvases with price list. Sarah, a friendly and lovely young lady greeted and welcomed me to the Café, and kindly explained how everything worked. You could purchase and size canvas and were provided with the paints. They had both oil paints and watercolor paints. I also found out that you were welcome to come just to have coffee and a pastry and watch how others painted. I explained to her that my art was Photography and that I was there to have breakfast and review the place so that others would find out about it. She loved the idea and took my order of a Mocha Coffee and a Chocolate Croissant. While she prepared my breakfast I looked around and talked with her. The idea to open this place came from her and her husband Esteban. They shared a dream to have a place where creativity, coffee, and community met. A place where people felt truly welcomed and discovered the joy of creating. "Coffee brings us together, and art gives us room to express ourselves." Very true indeed. They also plan to hold events and workshops there, as well as have a rotating exhibition of local artists on the walls of the place. Needless to say, my coffee and chocolate croissant were delicious and I got to meet a very special person with very noble ideas. I highly recommend this place and encourage the community to give them your total support.

The owners are extremely nice, the store is clean & well-decorated, there is plenty of sitting…read morespace, and the acrylic paint selection is great. The chai oat latte is great too. It's a great atmosphere for chatting and a quick art project.

This is the best place to have a night out! My husband and I get adult time, explore new local…read morerestaurants and pubs, and come home with art we made together! Plus the instructors fit it all into a short time period and make a safe fun environment. What else could you ask for in a date night?

These paint parties are SO MUCH FUN! Heather (the awesome artist) is amazing and makes you feel…read morelike an artist by the time party is over! Plus she is hilarious and definitely makes sure that everyone is having a great time! If you haven't been to one yet you must go soon, like very soon! Seriously! Get some of your friends together, get your tickets to an Artly Paint Party, grab you some wine when you arrive, and enjoy a stress relieving night of painting and partying with some amazing people! 5 Stars all the way!

From the owner: Artly Parties travel to you and transform your space into a professional art studio wherever you…read morewant to paint and sip together. Proudly serving Roanoke, Lynchburg, Charlottesville and Danville, VA. Hi! My name is Heather, although lots of people just call me The Paint Lady. My Mission: Bring art to the people! Consider me your colorful guide to planning your next birthday party, bachelorette party, corporate event or team building activity. I am dedicated to planning fun paint and sip art parties that you and your friends will brag about for the rest of your lives. What you get with Artly Parties: * 100% Mobile Art Studio * Pro Level Art Supplies * A Really Fun Instructor *Fully Dedicated to you!

Carla is a very talented artist but she is also a fantastic instructor!! We love our partnership…read morewith her in our studio events.

From the owner: At For His Glory Paint & Pray Parties we bring the party to you—wherever you are! As a mobile art…read morestudio, we specialize in unforgettable paint experiences for all ages. Whether you're gathering in person or connecting online, we provide step-by-step painting fun on canvas, wood, hats, and just about anything we can paint on! From vibrant paint parties and custom paint kits to interactive paint party boxes and face painting, we’ve got everything you need to make your event creative and memorable. One of our most popular features is our mobile splatter paint tent—a high-energy, color-filled adventure where groups can splatter paint together in a safe, outdoor setting. I also offer private Fun Art paint lessons. Every event is tailored with care and creativity, making your celebration not only unique but also full of joy, laughter, and a splash of glitter!