by Carla Bream
FROTH – the head on a cup of coffee; Roanoke County’s newest coffee shop and cafe. Froth is the new place to sip a hot cup of coffee or tea and have a cafe meal. Located in The Forum shopping plaza in the spot vacated by Mill Mountain Coffee, Froth is the brainchild of twins Rachel and Luke Higginbotham, recent Virginia Tech graduates. Although both started other jobs upon graduation in the construction field, when the space became available, they jumped.
Longtime friend Mike Carroll, a co-owner, is the certified coffee master with many years of barista experience, and is helping teach the two the tricks of the trade. The space underwent a complete remodel, with a new kitchen and a new paint scheme. They offer a large menu with many unique items, including the Froth Griddle, which is two glazed doughnuts with caramelized sugar stuffed with sausage and a side of syrup.
Luke said, “If you want to be real unhealthy, try it.” It is one of the more popular menu items. Rachel stated, “We are getting more and more coming in to eat in addition to the drinks. We are seeing regulars and the location is great.”
For the holiday season, they plan to offer Bissinger chocolates, which are flavored with wine. In the future, they hope to acquire a liquor license to serve coffee liqueurs in the evening hours. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30am to 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 6:30am to 11:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am to 9:00pm.
