After going to Valkyrie Coffee Roasters, I have discovered my new favorite cafe. Each cup is brewed with artisanal and creative flair. When speaking with the owner, we learned a little about their seven years journey to find the best coffee beans and recipes to elevate one's cup. You're not just buying a cup of coffee, you're buying a cup of passion and determination. I think that sense the age of commercial coffees, people lost touch with what a cup should taste like- no artificial sweeteners, or chemically induced grinds. Rather, a cup of pure perfection.
Now, I've definitely made a point to try everything on the menu- one cup at a time! Though I may have found a favorite - the Triple Affogato. If you're interested in a cup with Japanese iced coffee, mixed in with a couple of shots of espresso and a scoop of Kahlua coffee ice cream - then the Triple Affogato is going to be your pick. My first drink had to have been the Bed and Breakfast brew topped with a French Toast. The brew has blueberry notes and ultimately has a balanced sweetness level. I was surprised to see the blow torch brought out!
In addition to extravagant coffee brews, Valkyrie does offer alternatives in case coffee isn't your thing. One of their best drinks is the Ube-Ccino- tastes as lovely as it looks! They also will substitute coffee for milk is you would like to try flavors like the Campfire Mocha- which is topped with a smoked marshmallow. The cafe also has a list of teas to explore too.
Ultimately, Valkyrie is the best place to explore the versatility of coffee and tea. They do have vegan and gluten free pastries available for purchase. Of which, we had tried the matcha and the chocolate peanut butter scones. Both have a perfect sweetness level and are flavorful. The scones can be shared between two people- they can be heavy if you try to eat the whole thing.
Overall, you can be sure that when you're enjoying a cup of coffee, it will be the freshest brew that you have had! I'm happy with the great experience and I'm always eager to try something new at Valkyrie Coffee Roasters!
This restaurant is fantastic. Food, service, music, decor, and prices are excellent. They even accommodate customers with allergies. For example, they carry Estrella Daura a gluten free beer. Check them out when you can.
I was pleasantly surprised by the portions of food! I ordered the Wheelhouse Chicken and there was a generous amount of protein 🙌🏾 It was a healthy, balanced dish.
Unfortunately, the chicken did not taste like it was marinated at all. I think they should serve it with a sauce so the customer can add more flavor if they want to. Also, the veggies (spinach and broccoli rabe) were quite bitter and could have used some garlic/lemon to help mask their natural bitterness. The potatoes were pretty good.
Lastly, based on the menu, there aren’t any gluten-free alternatives offered.
Tina’s makes it easy to stick to my gluten and dairy diet! Best pizza I have had in years. Would eat two meals a day here if I could. JK! Three. To the person who complained about the $13 salad: It was actually $3. The fact that somebody could even plausibly think it was $13 shows what an amazing value this place actually is.
Accommodating Gluten-Free