5 Best Cafes in Roanoke VA
Updated 11 October 2026 · 17 cafes in Roanoke VA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers five cafes and casual food spots in Roanoke, Virginia, ranked by weighted Google rating across the city with a minimum of 300 reviews. Of 17 qualifying businesses, these five had the strongest combined rating and review volume. Each entry includes the address, hours, price range where listed and features from its Google profile, plus themes that reviewers mention often. It is a starting point for visitors and locals, and the order follows the ranking alone.
#1
The Hatch
★ 4.8 (16,373 Google reviews)Southern restaurant (US)$10–20 per person
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The Hatch is a Southern restaurant at 32 Market Square SE with a 4.8 Google rating from more than 16,000 reviews. It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a price range of $10 to $20. Its listing shows outdoor seating, delivery, quick bites and happy-hour drinks, plus wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating. Reviewers mention the chicken biscuit sandwich, the chicken and waffle, and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Some found the burger bland and the sides cold, so opinions on the food vary.
Best for: Southern breakfast, brunch and fried chicken
- Address
- 32 Market Square SE, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10 am–10 pm; Mon 10 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 10 am–9 pm; Tue 10 am–9 pm; Wed 10 am–9 pm
#2
The Toebean Cat Cafe
★ 4.9 (387 Google reviews)Cat cafe
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The Toebean Cat Cafe is a cat cafe on Walnut Avenue SW with a 4.9 Google rating from 387 reviews. Its listing shows hours Wednesday through Friday and on weekends, with the cafe closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. No price range is listed. Attributes include free parking, LGBTQ+ friendly, gender-neutral toilets and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Reviewers mention the rescue cats, the drinks, a clean and cozy space, and a booking system with half-hour blocks and a short form. Several say the staff are very welcoming.
Best for: Coffee visits with rescue cats
- Address
- 20 Walnut Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–5 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–6 pm; Sun 10 am–6 pm; Thu 11 am–5 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–5 pm
#3
RND Coffee Lounge
★ 4.8 (439 Google reviews)Coffee shop$1–10 per person
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RND Coffee Lounge is a coffee shop on Main Street SW with a 4.8 Google rating from 439 reviews and a price range of $1 to $10. It is open daily from 7 am to 3 pm. Its listing highlights great coffee, a great tea selection, breakfast, vegan and vegetarian options, Wi-Fi and a space good for working on a laptop. Reviewers mention locally roasted espresso, iced lattes, bagel sandwiches, banana bread and kind, helpful staff. Many describe it as a neighborhood spot.
Best for: Espresso, bagels and laptop work
- Address
- 1114 Main St SW, Roanoke, VA 24015, United States
- Hours
- daily 7 am–3 pm
#4
Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant
★ 4.7 (1,161 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–30 per person
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Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant is on South Jefferson Street with a 4.7 Google rating from more than 1,100 reviews and a price range of $20 to $30. Its listing covers lunch and dinner, live music, happy-hour drinks, a great wine list and great cocktails. Attributes include small plates, spirits and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention the charcuterie board, a salmon BLT salad, shrimp and grits, and the wine flights. Several describe the space as clean, airy and well suited to sharing appetizers.
Best for: Wine flights and small plates
- Address
- 402 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon 12–9 pm; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–8 pm; Thu 12–9 pm; Tue 12–9 pm; Wed 12–9 pm
#5
Bread Craft
★ 4.7 (608 Google reviews)Bakery and Cake Shop
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Bread Craft is a bakery and cake shop on Church Avenue SW with a 4.7 Google rating from more than 600 reviews. It is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 am to 2 pm and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Google lists no price range. The listing notes a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a French-style bakery with espresso drinks, a rainbow croissant, a chocolate croissant, house-made raspberry and white chocolate syrups, and breakfast and brunch items.
Best for: Croissants, pastries and espresso
- Address
- 24 Church Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 8 am–2 pm; Sun 8 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–2 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 8 am–2 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 17 cafes in Roanoke VA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- The Hatch and Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, RND Coffee Lounge opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated cafe on this list?
The Hatch ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 16,373 reviews. The Toebean Cat Cafe is second at 4.9 from 387 reviews.
Which cafes in Roanoke VA are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is The Hatch, at 10 pm.
How much does it cost at these cafes?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Hatch $10–20; RND Coffee Lounge $1–10; Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant $20–30. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for The Hatch, The Toebean Cat Cafe, RND Coffee Lounge and Well Hung Vineyard - Restaurant.
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