Black Velvet Coffee Roaster | Espresso & Wine Bar

Loved the coffee and the people serving it. This is a very warm and cosy place. If you are looking for a place with a good view of the snow capped mountains during snow season and wanna get some work done on your laptop, this place is it! Tried the regular latte & ginger nutmeg cinnamon speciality latte and both were amazing

RUDEST BARISTA EVER!!! Our visit to this coffee shop was extremely disappointing. When we walked in, we saw an ipad facing customers, so we naturally assumed it was for placing orders. My friend started checking the ipad and the barista w/ dark hair suddenly approached us and said “HELLO,WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’RE GUYS DOING?!” in a very RUDE and AGGRESSIVE tone. We were all shocked. Instead of offering help or guidance, her attitude made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. The way she spoke to us completely ruined the experience. If I could give zero stars, i would!!! No customer should ever be treated like that.

Nice little coffee and wine shop! There are three levels of seating- plenty of space to have quiet conversation with a friend or to get some work done. Their prices are fantastic- I wish I could have taken advantage of their happy hour wine deal that runs from 3-5pm!

Love the design of this place! It also feels a very professional coffee roasters. I had a decaf oat milk cappuccino, it tastes a little bit more acidic than my taste, but the flavor is nice. I’ll say it’s a good place to chill, sit down to work or rest, but the drink itself is not my taste. Also I feel the barista is not very welcoming.

Great coffee - Columbia, on a lighter side, with acidic notes. Nice people. Loft like design which we could be amazing if we were the only people here. Very comfy chairs and a couch - but will only seat had a dozen guest - the rest gets small wooded stools. Which still ok.

Rosa and Chance are such cool people and the coffee and the Cinnamon Sugar WAFFLE 🧇 is soooo good. We come every morning for our coffee fix. AND DOGGIES EVRTWHERE.

The Kyoto cold brew was probably out favorite ! The hot coffees were decent . It was a good cup of coffee but personally don’t prefer fruity notes in my espresso :( maybe if it was sweeter nuttier it would have been so good ! But that’s just their brew so I won’t ding them for that ! It’s a very cool spot and they have delicious house made syrups ! Ps the waffle was good !

When we first walked in, the iPad on the counter was facing customers and there was no barista at the counter, so my friend naturally checked it, assuming it was where you place orders. That’s when the barista with long black hair suddenly rushed toward her and spoke to her in a very loud, condescending tone—so loud that other customers turned to look. It was embarrassing and completely unnecessary. What concerns us even more is that we later saw another review from someone who had almost the exact same experience with the iPad and the same barista. It really makes us feel like the issue isn’t with customers being confused, but with how this particular barista chooses to speak to people. The blonde barista, on the other hand, was very kind and welcoming, which shows the service can be good. Our drinks were great, but the attitude and unprofessional behavior from the barista with long black hair ruined the visit. No customer should ever be treated like that.

Happened upon Black Velvet Coffee in the middle of the afternoon and it was such a delicious little break. I had the seasonal latte, rosemary and brown sugar... Wow! It is so good! Balanced and not too sweet, not too herby... totally unique. I enjoyed it with a toasty warm Belgian waffle. The perfect pairing! The place has a cool modern loft aesthetic with wood and black metal furniture and seating. Looks like they had an upstairs with extra seats. The service was a bit on the slow side as there was only one person working, but she was so nice and friendly and everything is handmade in front of you, so it didn't bother me. Absolutely recommend if you're in the area! Plenty of parking in the little shops area.

A really cute cafe. The decorations and interior is nice. Very trendy Matcha is good. Wish the pastry was warmed up though, minus star During the morning service is slow. There was only one worker doing the register and also making the drinks. Hope the management fix this issue and let their workers breathe. Minus one star for that.

Service : it was slow. They were busy so it's fine. I spent thirty dollars. On two coffees and a two waffles. It's fine. I bought a plain waffle and it was very very sweet and left an after taste in my mouth. I wouldn't buy it again. I bought a vanilla cold brew.... I took a sip as I was walking out of the coffee shop and was in disbelief... I don't know what they served me but that was the worst coffee I have ever had. I DO NOT RECOMMEND at least the coffee I bought. I had my partner try it because I thought was over reacting. He agreed. I threw both items in the garbage. I will be going back to the old deli.

Not so amazing: the wait-- it's extremely long because one person mans the register and makes the coffees. I have tried their packaged mocha and horchata mix and it's great. I recommend getting it when you're visiting as opposed to getting it shipped because shipping was pricey. It's a great touch to lattes at home. I tried their dirty chai latte and it was nice. It was almost $9 for a 16oz of coffee. I'm not too sure how I feel about that. I pay the same amount in LA for artisanal tea but it felt kind of excessive? I know the beans are extra fancy and organic but I feel like $7 is what is more appropriate? I want to love BVC but the wait was just kind of too much. I went at 7:10am on a Saturday hoping for no line but I was wrong. I think I'll just get Starbucks instead even if the espresso sucks compared to BVC.

I am a *slight* coffee snob so whenever I travel, I am always on the hunt for the city's best coffee. This seemed like the go to spot in the area. I would highly recommend it! The place was bustling around 9AM on a Sunday with everyone trying to get in their morning caffeine before hitting the slopes. The poor baristas were slammed, but that didn't alter service at all. They were kind and quick! The maple latte was smooth and sweet, I think next time I'd do half sweet. They have a ton of house made syrups that look delicious.

The powdered waffle was fantastic, it's also great without the sugar. Ordered a Vanilla latte with oak milk. Everything was as expected, great. Customer service was awesome. Ambiance is just your typical cafe shop. This cafe is located in the middle of the Village. So happy they have this location now which is walking distance from the resorts and don't need to drive out to the other location.

Before heading to the slopes, we stopped by Black Velvet Coffee after noticing their unique coffee flavors. The service was great, they prepared our drinks right after we ordered, and the cozy, cute ambiance added to the experience. However, I found the coffee overly sweet for my taste and overpriced. At around $9 per drink, it felt a bit steep for what turned out to be mediocre coffee. While the service and vibe were nice, I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to visit again.

Black Velvet is a super cool location with a fun three story atmosphere. I loved the vibe here. The coffee was also very good. We had a pour over and a vanilla oat latte. The oat latte was tasty and the pour over was good, nothing special though. The downside when we were at BV on a Sunday morning was the wait time. The line was three parties long and the barista was by herself. She took only one order at a time, prepared it, and then rang it up. It took a long time to get two cups of coffee. While I appreciate a good cup of pour over, it wasn't better than drip coffee I've had from other local spots in Mammoth and took about 5 times as long. They do seem to have a pretty good happy hour with local beer and wine. They also have a merch shop with fresh beans and to-go options. Overall, I will keep Black Velvet on my list for my Mammoth coffee spots. Enjoy your cup of Joe!

9/5/2024- Needed a cup of Joe before heading out to fish.. Ordered a vanilla latte.. also got the banana flax seed bread.. Service was friendly and taste was good. Glad we stopped in!

INCREDIBLE SPOT FOR REMOTE WORK!!! I was out snowboarding and needed a spot to get some work done. This place has free fast reliable wifi, many spots to sit, and great coffee! Only thing I would change is maybe extend the hours for post - ski work!

On a camping trip and was going to make coffee at our campsite but our propane tank wasn't working luckily the town is so close and we swung by this place. Initially drawn to it because of the number of reviews. Parking wasn't hard at 6:30am but the maps definitely didn't lead us to the right place haha. Once we got there it very welcoming! There was one guy working and he was kind. The place was clean with lots of seating. The coffee was really good. It is a bit pricey (more than coffee already is. $6 for a regular latte with whole milk. We also got a banana flax seed bread and I would give it a 5/10. A bit tough to eat and it could be because I believe it's vegan? Or maybe it's a couple days old. I would definitely come back and try out a different pastry, my coffee tasted great so I wouldn't change a thing there!

Coffee cafe that turns into a wine bar at 3pm. There are three levels with plenty of seating. I came for an early morning coffee. Despite it being 6:30am on a holiday, the barista was warm & welcoming - and the carpaccio was great.

Parking can be a little tricky depending on what time you come, but if you plan on adventuring the plaza you'll find a lot of good places to eat or drink. Black velvet coffee offers coffee and even wine. The vibes inside merges industrial + coffee shop +sofa lounge. It has a very cool three floors with each floor providing couches or tables to sit to catch up on work or over a glass of wine with friends. *limited access to outlets if you need to plug your device* Each floor gives a unique feeling & views to the snowy mountains. My matcha was okay, I'd probably try a coffee next time seeing that so many people ordered coffee or hot tea. Also, not a place if you're in a rush for a coffee. They sell merch inside for either yourself or as gifts. Outdoor seating is also available. They've got the James Taylor playlist going & it's a vibe for being near the mountains in this space. I dig it. Oh! & free WI-FI thank goodness, because my service here is crap.

Was referred to Stellar Brew but there was a line out the door so we found this place. Line was somewhat short and the latte was good but so expensive and for such a small size. I made the mistake of getting their banana bread, I don't even know when it was baked and it was sooo dry. Annnd the barista was not friendly or welcoming. Did not get any smile. Only gave short answers, no clarification offered for us. Did not look like she enjoyed her job. We got a peppermint mocha, horchata mocha and bread. $7,$7, $9 pls tax $25! Smh

Went here yesterday with my daughter and daughter in law for the first time ever. It was extremely busy so there was a bit of a wait but the line moved quickly. It's a small space so it was super loud but again, it was very busy. I was able to snag seats so we could sit and enjoy our coffee and pastries. Once they ordered, we waited and I decided to grab us some water from the drink station. While I was over there, the barista called out that a drink was ready and it sounded like my daughter's name, Anna. It wasn't until I got the drink back to the table that we realized it said Hannah. I took the drink back and told the barista I grabbed it on accident because I thought she said my daughter's name. She then gave me the dirtiest look and said "yaaahhhhh....ok". She then complained to the other barista. I understand that it was busy and it's a hassle to remake a drink but the attitude was completely unnecessary. We got our drinks and food and then all the sudden, the barista YELLS "I have a drink at the bar for Hannah. H A N N A H". I don't mean raised voice, I mean YELLS. Again, 100% unnecessary. I get you want to be clear but it was the rudeness that just sent it over the top. I get that the service industry isn't always fun and dealing with the public is difficult. I also understand rudeness and horrible customer service and those are two things that barista definitely served.

Cute little craft coffee shop. Very sleek and chic vibe. The service was fast but it was 7 am and not busy at all. The expresso was good. I tried the iced Horchata latte, which was ~$7 and they only have 1 size for the iced -- 12 oz. Plenty of parking. I would come back when I'm on the mountain.

Our drink was the iced dirty chai, it was over $9 for this one drink and I tipped so it was over $11. I believe this was a 12 ounce cup and this is the only size they have. 4 stars because the drink was great but it's way over priced.

#135 in my Coffeeshop Chronicles. Unable to go without caffeine, I searched Yelp for coffeeshops near our hotel and came across Black Velvet Coffee. While I admired the lodge style interior design and layout, I wasn't thrilled with their service or the extravagant pricing. I asked for an adjustment to my drink (single shot instead of the standard 2 shots of espresso), which is how I usually order my second or third coffee of the day so as to not overload on caffeine. Haha. Anyways, the employee didn't seem to understand my request and simply stated it's against store policy. I've never had a barista tell me that before (usually they just toss the second half of the espresso pull or make themselves a drink with it). But even so, I would have understood if not for the disinterested attitude and how it seemed like she was only refusing to make the adjustment because she couldn't be bothered. I also wonder what their response is for customers who order an extra shot (as many do), since it's the same underlying concept. Suffice to say, I wasn't overjoyed with the service. Add to that the steep pricing, and I can't in good conscience give a higher rating. It was $9 for a small 12 oz iced rose cardamom latte, the majority of which was ice. The syrup they used was house-made and the flavor was good, but not $9 good. Lol. With the number of premium coffeeshops I frequent each week, I'm familiar with how pricy lattes are these days. And yet I've never paid as much for as small a drink as I did here. Was it worth it? Not to me. But that's just my opinion, so take it or leave it.

On a long weekend trip to Mammoth, my husband, and I decided to walk over to Black Velvet coffee. One of the few local coffee spots, there was quite a line on a Sunday morning, but it moved quickly. I decided to try their cold brew with one of their house-made syrups and a splash of oat milk while my husband got his traditional black iced coffee. The staff were super friendly and engaging. I loved how they made your coffee while you stood there to close out your transaction. It felt very personal and not something you see too often nowadays. The coffee was strong and delicious. The shop itself has a super cool logo so I ended up buying some merchandise which I love and get compliments on all the time. So if you're looking for quality coffee in the mammoth area, come check out Black Velvet Coffee.

Stopped by Black Velvet for fuel before our hike. We ordered a vanilla latte and hot chocolate. Everyone agreed that it was the best hot chocolate they'd ever had with hints of cinnamon in it. Our latte was very good as well. Our barista was very nice and asked us what we were up to for the day. They also serve wine and beer. There is plenty of space to meet with friends or study.

The best coffee shop in Mammoth. Staff is always super nice and helpful. For the last 3 years I've been coming here and every time my latte is made perfectly and tastes the same as the first time. They have food available, merchandise, and beans you can buy and take home. My personal favorite drink is the horchata latte. There's lots of parking since it's located in a plaza.

The coffee drinks you buy there are awesome, the beans however, are horrible!!! Over roasted, no fragrance, no flavor, no color. Bought it yesterday, to support local business up here, i live here, i will be taking this poor example of coffee back today. Service was great!

Great coffee, cute place, friendly service. However there's only one size option, no prices on the menu. We were surprised when 2 lattes came out to $19! Insane! And it was strange they had us pay AFTER we got our coffee so we didn't know how much it was going to be. Please add menu pricing and more sizes then I'd come back to check it out.

Whenever we head up to Lake Mary, we always stop at Black Velvet in Mammoth. Place is cozy, staff are friendly. Drinks are great, prices are a little steep but its a mountain town, what do you expect. My only grip would also be to add more food options. Will come back again though.

Pretty decent coffee! Love how a lot of people seem to be here to "work from home" while getting some snowboarding in between. Lots of ample space to lounge or sit. The aesthetics are really rustic and wood based and really nice. I liked how they offer housemade syrups which i'm a big fan of. And while they have the traditional types of coffee they offer a variety of special lattes. my little "negative/con" about this place is the menus didnt really list the price of the latte. Which normally I dont mind but when I paid it ended up being a $9 drink for a small latte. I understand the cost being more than normal black coffee but I thought a $7 coffee was pushing up but inflation at $9 is crazzzyyyy.

As a coffee enthusiast I came from out of town with a code red situation looking for fine espresso. Alas I found a third wave, legit local coffee shop. Beautiful atmosphere and even better espresso. I can tell they put time and effort into their barista training program. I ordered a cortado with oat milk day 1 and was impressed. Came back day two and ordered single origin espresso and a cafe americano and bravo! My wife ordered sea salt maple latte and it was perfect as it was not too sweet. It was two couples and six kids so you can fit everyone if you find seating upstairs

Not sure why they only have 1 person on register AND making the drinks. The wait is extremely long for a simple coffee.

Over priced drink for the amount that comes with. Drink, its a 8/10 Didn't get welcomed till the workers were done people watching. Definitely not a placed I'd consider to coming to again.

Coffee is really solid but make sure to have ample time to wait in line. The baristas are both the cashiers and the ones making your drinks so the line can be 20mins+ from the moment you get in line from when you actually get your drink. I really liked my iced horchata latte with a good amount of cinnamon. My boyfriend ordered the primadonna which was actually a very nice refreshing surprise of matcha, sparkling lemonade and homemade lavender syrup. Bathrooms in the back if you need em.

Love this place, and it's a must stop every time I'm back in Mammoth. The outdoor seating is so comfy. Now, it's not expedited service by any means because the same person who rings you up also makes the drink. And if one person orders 6 drinks, then the line gets long. They don't always have two people taking orders, so that's the one downfall. The coffees are made so well though, especially their homemade vanilla syrup for lattes. I can't wait to try their happy hour here!

Open early and stays open late - BVC is not just a coffee place. While they do have excellent coffee, cold brew, and pour overs - they do also have wine. We have been quite a few times and sometimes twice in one day. Horchata latte is my favorite. However we have done vanilla latte and the pour over.. both have definitely spirited the palate - the pour over as well - smooth rich - especially if you are not into the sweet stuff. Baristas make your coffee and chat - always a whole lot of fun. I did see a paint and wine event sign - seems pretty interesting. Will have to try it sometime. See you guys soon!

I love trying out local coffee shops! Black Velvet is in a complex with plenty of parking. It's a big space, also serves wine all day! The baristas were very friendly & knowledgeable, she told me all their espresso drinks come with 2 shots & aren't super sweet, allowing you to have a balanced taste of espresso & their homemade syrups. We tried the horchata & rosemary brown sugar latte with oat milk. Both drinks were delicious, not too sweet & had the right amount of caffeine. Their coffee sleeves had illustrations by elementary school students which I just thought was ADORABLE.

haven't even gotten my coffee yet and i've been here for 45 mins. the workers aren't smiling, they aren't kind, and they work at 1 mile per hour. i work at a coffee shop shop. i make coffee for a living, these girls do not know what they r doing or they just could care less about their jobs. as i'm still standing here i've watched groups leave the line, and even leave before their drinks came out update my late just came out and it's room temp definitely not worth the EXTREMELY overpriced pricepoint at least all the customers have time to leave bad reviews while waiting for their coffee

Love the design of this place! It also feels a very professional coffee roasters. I had a decaf oat milk cappuccino, it tastes a little bit more acidic than my taste, but the flavor is nice. I'll say it's a good place to chill, sit down to work or rest, but the drink itself is not my taste. Also I feel the barista is not very welcoming.

I had ordered the peppermint mocha, my husband ordered a vanilla latte with cinnamon and both were absolutely awesome. Can't wait to stop by again and try more drinks on our next visit!

I have no idea why people think this is what a five star experience looks like. Stood in line for nearly 20 minutes for the privilege of paying $9 for a vanilla latte. If there was literally any other option in the village, it would be an upgrade.

Black Velvet was our favorite coffee shop while vacationing in Mammoth. We would order the horchata latte and their waffle, so so good! Staff was always helpful and nice. The coffee shop itself was a pretty chill hang out spot, we had a largish group (5 adults and 3 kids) and it wasn't a problem finding a table to sit in. Can't wait for our trip back so we can have us some Black Velvet coffee!!

We stopped in on 6/24 in the morning. Unfortunately we had a pretty uncomfortable experience with a barista. We were very excited to try this coffeas I've heard a lot of great things and love coffee. It was actually on our list of places to specifically try out before we even got to mammoth. My husband mentioned to the barista that we were on our baby moon. She then responded "okay so I'll make one of your coffees decaf then" and he said "no that's okay just two regular coffees" and she began to argue about caffeine for pregnant women... that is totally inappropriate. He then explained that with our drs permission, caffeine is acceptable up to 200 mg a day during pregnancy (which really is none of anyone's business and we should not have to defend ourselves for our choice in beverage) and she said "hm that seems like a lot but ok". As a woman owned business I was definitely shocked to be judged for drinking a small coffee. Totally weird and left a bad taste for us with this coffee shop. Which is unfortunate because my 100 mg caffeine coffee was actually delicious.

Top notch coffee bar. Ordered a half caffeinated cortado. It was great. Coffee taste profile was unlike anything I've had before. Store is suitable for working, reading, talking etc. And has nice bathrooms!

I'm not a coffee drinker at all but I know that I'm an outlier so I had a few coffee places mapped out for people who like to get their caffeine fix through java. We parked easily and walked up to the space where there was plenty of space to spread out and a second floor space as well. It's one of those places that I would have liked to come back to sit and have a beer at a socially acceptable time. Their menu had a standard line up of coffee but I saw some glass contraptions that was for their 'Kyoto Cold Brew' that has ice in the top chamber to do a slow drip, sounds cool and complicated but not enough for me to actually try it. I did end up getting an Horchata steamer which was warm, slightly sweet and cinnamon-y. I paired that with a croissant, which was ok but it was a good choice to come here for the first breakfast/coffee stop at Mammoth.

So I stopped by as it was the only coffee joint open past 5pm. Ordered a $7 latte and got the most generic cup ever. Customer service was fine, just thought for $7 I could get a tad more coffee than 6 oz. Coffee was good tho.

BVC is a great place to stop for some quality coffee in mammoth in the winter. It's a great place to hang out with friends because it has 3 stories and plenty of seating. The menu is small, but that's good for the people who can never decide what they want (aka me). I ordered the lavender latte per recommendation of the barista and did not regret! My order was ready pretty quickly because there was no one else there on a Saturday afternoon. The drinks are kinda pricey for the size.

Walked into this new coffee shop on Saturday (08/24) morning; service and coffee was great. Decided to return that evening for my second cup, but quickly walked out. The girl with the dreadlocks was so bothered that we walked in while she was eating her sandwich; she rudely sighed and smacked her sandwich into the container. She was the only one there, so I'm assuming we walked into her lunch break, but no reason for her behavior. It's people like her that ruin it for small businesses owners!!

Always come here the morning before we leave Mammoth when we come home- it's like tradition. Coffee is solid, and I typically get some specialty item just because I waited too damn long for a black hot coffee or cold brew. Just so you know though, the wait time is long. They make their coffee one - by- one, and the same person that is taking your order is making your coffee, and ringing you up. The system is strange and slow, but I don't really mind too much. The price is pretty high especially for a small town. So despite the astronomical prices and the super slow service, I keep coming back. Why? The drinks are decent and the service is kind.

The horchata latte, yum! It hit the spot after a long day on the mountain. The barista up front made our drinks on the spot and gave us some recommendations of sites to check out which was really nice of her. The other drink we ordered was a decaf vanilla latte, also very tasty. If you're looking for something sweeter definitely go with the vanilla latte rather than the horchata. Ambiance is a really relaxing and calming. They have a wine bar on the second floor and a cozy spot on the third floor. We were lucky enough to come on a Monday when it's not that busy but I will be coming back during their wine happy hour

Be prepared to pay $21 for two luke warm seasonal lattes. Don't ask for a 3 shot latte because they'll tell you they can only pull 2 shots at a time. Charging a premium & refusing to make the drink the way a customer prefers, means we will never return. We live in LA & typically aren't surprised by pricey coffee shops. At a minimum, make it the way I like it & please make it hot.

11/10 forreals, I usually like trying different coffee shops when I travel but I came here twice because it was that good! The service is amazing, everyone at the cashier is also a barista and they're super friendly/chill. Also the oat milk is free of charge. My fiancé and I collectively got and rated these drinks: - matcha latte with little simple syrup and oat milk: 5/5 - one of the best clean matchas I have had , the girl said they use ceremonial grade and I'm picky with matcha quality. Not sweet at all but I liked it that way - chai latte with oat milk: 4.5/5- very good tea quality but not over powering, creamy and addicting - vanilla latte with oat milk: 5/5- perfect cup, no more words it was heavenly. They make their syrups and something about this combo was so good - earl grey tea latte with whole milk: 3/5 - tea was too floral vs black tea flavor They also have a kyoto cold brew show casing in the front brewing for 30 hrs at a time. Haven't tried but looks legit!

Stopped in today before heading back home. The line was out the door. I'm happy to see people supporting this place. Today, I got the mint latte with oat milk. It was so refreshing! There's a place in the Bay Area called Philz Coffee that has a mint coffee as their signature and I think this one beat its. My fiancé got the vanilla latte and also thought it was a perfect pick me up. Always great quality beans and excellent service. Will be back!

Coffee is very good. Food is limited to waffles and muffins and they're good but don't look to have a big breakfast here. It has 3 floors rustic cute. Could use a remodel on first floor and better seating but for coffee / espresso you can't go wrong!