Convenient location, comfortable atmosphere. A few more varieties of non dairy milk options would be nice to choose from, soy was free but oat cost $0.50 extra. We ordered four different drinks and honestly they all tasted the same. They weren’t bad, just nothing terribly exciting or different about them. It was nice to find an actual local coffee shop, besides chains or gas stations, and the staff was very friendly. I would like to try Volta again, next time I visit Gainesville.

Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolate is a super chill coffee shop. Their pour over section of the menu didnt really have any good descriptions of the beans and what the flavor profile were for all of them. However, the barista was more than happy to explain all their flavor profiles to me. I had their Guatemala Lucia Pablo because I was in the mood for a coffee with floral notes and so their recommendation was spot on. It was very yummy. The mug provided was stylish too.Ill have to try their chocolate drinks next time because it appears they use fresh chocolate and you cant go wrong with that!

Volta Coffee, Tea & Chocolates is the best example of true Southern Hospitality! The lovely shopkeepers were welcoming and attentive. I was in a very bad mood when I arrived at the shop and marched directly into the bathroom. No one stopped me and greeted me, kindly. I felt I was welcomed. I came to the counter and I ordered a cappuccino and browny. The drink was strong & the browny was sweet & melting (with a slight crisp on the sides). All was absolutely perfect. I asked for local information and was given very detailed info on what I was looking for. I felt like I was at the tourist info place. After sitting & sipping my drink, I started to feel wonderful; The place has very good energy. I could not finish my pastry and walked to the counter to grab some napkins, so I could take this delicious slice home. The lovely lady, Kami ( I hope I am spelling it right) saw me straggling and offered two types of to-go wraps that I could use. It put a big smile on my face. I felt like I was visiting family. I felt genuine care.Thank you, Volta! May Karma be with you,

Took over 30 minutes to get a decaf and a red eye. They were in a good location but seriously they only brew one cup at a time.

What a lovely place! The service was great, they were knowledgeable and helped me choose what to order. On point and very timely. Great business to support during covid. The owner makes a special Japanese street food dish that was to die for! They also sell flour, coffee beans, honeys, and other great homegoods.

Favorite coffee place in town. Their iced coffee is legitimately to die for and they have extremely pleasant flavors in every single one of their blends. The staff is welcoming and theres always something good to eat available. Fresh ingredients means fresh stock, so every time you stop by there will be something new.

Volta is such a lovely space! Its one of those businesses that add charm to GNV and in its own way helps build community.I get coffee from there atleast once a week. The baristas are really sweet! They are super knowledgeable and passionate about coffee, chocolates and food. Aside from their coffee (great selection btw) I love their Pimento Cheese Sandwich!

Good pastries, good coffee and teas. I also really like the stuff they have on the shelves - perfect as a little treat for yourself or a special someone.

Divine food & drinks! Enjoy a sweet treat with your coffee! New lunch and dinner options every day keep me coming back.

Great coffeeshop! My go to spot when I have to work remote. Didnt use their WiFi so unsure of the speed and reliability. The staff is amazing and attentive to your request. The place can get busy but overall nice atmosphere. You should definitely check out their tea selection!

Enjoyable, I sat in the car while my daughter picked up the coffee. It was very good.

While the cold brew is fine, they do not make iced lattes which is disappointing.

Pretty good third-wave coffee shop. While there I had a Burundi and a Colombian espresso, both roasted by Ruby. The shots were very good, although the preparation was a little sloppy—both ended up with a few grinds in the cup, likely due to some haste in preparation. The espresso was served in a really nice, heavy, thick ceramic cup. I would, however, have appreciated some sparkling water with it, as is commonly served with espresso.I was disappointed that there was only one bag of coffee for sale. I bought it for family, and returned the next day for another (for myself). They said they had no more anywhere for sale. This is a first time for me, visiting a coffee shop who have no coffee for sale. I hope their stock isnt usually this limited.The baristas were friendly, and there was an abundance of good seating, even with a lot of people there. WiFi is protected, but the password is written on the board. Parking was easy, but I was in town for a holiday week, so I dont know how it usually is.

Found by accident but glad I did. Very nice

Clean, pretentious but friendly staff, no dark roast, high prices and crowded with people just using the internet

So this place is great and has been for years... but you know you will always get an extra side of stuckupness. For someone who has bad hearing, for the example, I should not feel bad or weird as a customer asking a question twice or asking for clarification. Other businesses operate in this pandemic with a smile, safely. Safety should not be a factor to enable elitism or general snobbery. Good coffee and canned fish tho... ps they just put the coffee out the side door table and don’t even tell you.

Stopped here while in town, friendly staff and very creative, they made this design by hand.

Super strong and fresh coffee, prepare to be wired

Something about their coffee is really special. Love their lattes. Great place to hang out and talk. This is the kind of place I miss from college.

Volta is a great coffee shop with a really nice atmosphere. The selection isnt huge, but they have something for everyone. I had their Kenya pour over and it was very good! The baristas are friendly and helpful. This is a great place to go for hanging out with friends, getting some work done, or just relaxing and enjoying a cup of coffee. I would definitely recommend Volta!

The drink was cold and over-spiced. The people were extremely rude and unpleasant with us. I suspect they made our drinks bad on purpose. I have never seen that in my life before. It looked very attractive but its not what it looks like.

Amazing coffee and chocolates. All out of this world with awesome customers service.

The environment and location is nice, I personally wish there were more comfortable seating and other coffee roasts available. From what I understand the owner judges coffees and chooses their favorites for the cafe. While I respect their methods for choosing roasts, I wish they would include other roasts besides just those with citrusy notes. I usually dont go here because of the coffee roasts available and the somewhat higher prices, but if I meet a group of friends here for coffee Im happy to join them.

This shop stands up to any in the country. The coffee is well made, and with care each time. I love the Maya Hot Chocolate most, madr with cornmeal, its amazing. The walls always have super awesome art hanging. Love this spot!

Expresso was excellent

Decent third-wave/speciality coffee shop. Ton of indoor seating and a few outdoor seating. When I was there at 6pm and it was dead. With that said, I am not sure what kind of vibe or group of people it would attract. Possibly a great place to study. Pretty chill atmosphere, with a modern/industrial design.The coffee was good, not superb! At the time they were only limited to Colombian origin for pour over and a Costa Rican for espresso.Overall I liked it would come again, but not head-over heals in love. Good place.

Best iced coffee I’ve had in a while! Friendly and helpful service too.

If you want the best hot chocolate in town, just directly go here and ask for their single origin hot chocolate! It is to die for.

Definitely NOT an inexpensive cappuccino. Quality is always top notch when I can afford to patronize this location.

Great coffee shop. Very hip and relaxed.Lots of seating.Coffee is good but doesnt quite match up to Wyatts down the street.Staff is friendly but a little too hip sometimes, making them slightly unfriendly.(Bonus: Amazing selection of chocolate on the side - better than youll find anywhere else in town!)

Was recommended by a friend and wasn’t let down. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The coffee was wonderfully crafted. My short americano was full flavor and kept the creamy top layer of the espresso from the La Marzocco. I also would compliment the quiche. So good! And on a nice day you can sit outside or stroll and take photos with the art nearby or simply enjoy the art and and calm vibe inside the cafe.

10112020, Latte with an extra shot, whole milk, and cinnamon no sweetener(Im sweet enough, Bricktop/Snatch): Stopped by during socially Vid distancing and in rain without an umbrella, so its tough work for any business to work a stay-outside, order-at-the-window condition like that. Fortunately, I dont melt. I had heard good things, and I was not disappointed. THAT was the smoothest latte ever. Only twice previously had I had such a similar, delicious experience: An actual bucks barista who you could see cared about what they were doing when making a Flat White with Vanilla(tastes like toasted marshmallows by the way.) and Toscaninis IceCream in Cambridge, MA and their Vanilla Latte made with 18% cream infused with vanilla beans for two weeks. Its always nice to add a positive, superlative to your life. Now, go get yourself one!

I tried a rose water olive oil cake from here this past Saturday on the recommendation of the cashier, and it was life changing just like she promised. I loved it so much I found a recipe online and replicated it, but I would have missed out on a revolutionary dessert if it hadnt been for her! Volta seems to hire pretty wonderful employees in general. My other 3-4 visits have been quick and enjoyable and its typically pretty quiet there. If you go around 3pm on a Saturday, you have a better chance of finding nearby parking!

Take out orders available at the door and contactless payment is required and little tables are available outside for eating nearby. The staff are so incredibly friendly and the food and tea were spectacular! The indian platter is an amazing array of flavors and presented so nicely even in a takeout form. My tastebuds are still rolling in delight

I love to stop by Volta when in town.Great coffee

Came here as it was the best rated coffee shop in Gainesville. Was extremely disappointed. Cold brew was far on the weak side and watered down, even more so, with more ice; after a long struggle with the three employees standing around not knowing what kind of cold brew they had, we shouldve expected the worst. Even the soy latte was far worse than starbucks or any other chain cafe! Even tasted off or rancid, not even burnt! For their high prices the quality should be far superior than this trash that we received. Was so upset wanted to take my tip back!!

Not only are they at the top of their game in what they do, not only that; they are knowledgeable about their craft and smart with their touch less process in the middle of this 2020 thing. Highly recommended!!!

We are only giving 1 star because there was no place for 0 stars. The service was terrible and they were extremely rude. We are standing outside in the rain and the lady is demanding we put our masks on even tho we are far away from the window where we place our order. There was no friendly greeting or thank you after we supported their coffee shop. Then they drop our coffee in the window and walk away not saying anything to anyone who is waiting for their drinks.

The coffee here is fantastic and they brew it the right way! It may not be an every-day-cup of coffee, because of the quality, but it’s a great spot when you want something better than the main stream coffee places of the world. It also has a great atmosphere to be a meeting spot. I also saw an article where it’s ranked the #22 best coffee shop in the U.S. I highly recommend!

Great baristas and coffee (single origin if into that). Also good selection of tea and chocolate. Good place to study. Would like it better if seats had cushions tho

I was introduced to pour over coffee here. They have plenty of fancy options, but give the standard pour over a try. Its so amazing, changed my life.

Their coffee has an amazing taste and quality that makes your morning complete. The coffee was bold and full of flavor. Its just above and beyond what makes a great coffee.

Oh now this place has really good coffee too! They know how to make Cuban coffee and put beautiful pictures on the top using the steamed milk. Very artistic! Thanks for your excellent service.

This place serves very good coffee drinks and employs very nice people. But it’s esthetics seem to emulate a sad eatery in a communist village 30 years ago. Cheap plastic chairs and tables scattered around a large space are antithetical to the cozy, especially during evening hours.

Quality coffee with reasonable prices.

I went in for a quick pick-me-up and a straight black coffee (8 oz.) is $5.00.I was also having a conversation outside with a friend and I overheard that the owner of this place complained about the local artists who are currently painting the garage and making the parking garage a BEAUTIFUL art piece. The owner did not like a few paint strokes that got too close to his shop. After the artists completely fixed and repainted his shop, he complained to the city and shut down the entire project.Now all of these local artists can not complete this project because the city intervened and appealed to the owner of this overpriced coffee joint.

The regular coffee is a little over priced as its not more than 2 or 3 dollars anywhere else but it tasted good. I also liked the ice mocha.

Good at what they do.Not the full range of brewing methods.I discussed the coffees available and good coffee storage methods with one of the baristas. The barista was very friendly and was able answer my questions adequately.I also tasted the cold brew coffee. Very satisfactory.

It was a ridiculously small cup of chocolate. I walked in with my girlfriend to buy some cocoa, thought to myself, hey, its nice to support anything that isnt Seattle trash bucks. Paid over 10 dollars for 2 cups. Waited 15 minutes and then walk up to the counter to see 6 oz cups of hot chocolate. Was then thinking surely something named perfect milk chocolate must be worth the price. Boy was I wrong. It tastes like Swiss Miss.

Excellent coffee, great outdoor seating.

I don’t think I’ve ever given a place a lower rating because of their music choice, but Volta... you gotta stop with the music. They play a bunch of indie/alternative music, which I’ll admit isn’t my kind of music but I respect it. But the songs they choose to play are honestly awful, I’m talking screeching and random high pitched screams awful (like what?), and super distracting even with my headphones on. The coffee is sooo great though!! But also, please provide more seating (the seats being comfortable would also be nice).

The service is great. Staff can tell you about the various types of coffee. The coffee itself is treated with the care of fine art.Great service, great coffee. Im so confused. What is this strange place?

Very acceptable coffee spot—they really know their stuff (possibly to a fault unless you are a hardcore coffee snob and like that kind of snobbery in return) and they make a mean pour-over: perfectly extracted and balanced—exactly what that particular coffee should taste like. Espresso drinks are solid too. Would definitely return next time I’m in Gainesville.

Great location and ambiance but the coffee is extremely overrated.

Great coffee and nice people who really know their here stuff. Not too big but a quiet place to study.

My wife and I love this place. The staff have always been friendly (or friendly enough...I havent had really effusive reception), the coffee is very high quality and the atmosphere is delightfully calm. Gainesville isnt exactly NYC (more power to it :), so this is a great find.Online reviews seem to be as much a mirror as anything. I take a lot of the complaints about service as much having to do with the reviewer as anything else.

Really delicious tea. Very cool atmosphere. I wish the music could be quieter. It can be very hard to concentrate on reading with the music up so loud.If you dont need to study and you want some great tea or coffee. Check this place out. If you need to study, bring headphones.

Volta coffee where the employees (2 girls) were more interested in each other than a simple ‘hello’! Then $6 for a burnt tasting coffee drink....

Delicious coffee and super clean shop. The kicker, for me at least, is the staff. Not sure when the norm for local coffee shops was just a consistent I hate you and my job disposition, but Volta breaks away from it beautifully.Keep up the good work!

Volta has a relaxing atmosphere with highly trained baristas. Great selection of coffees, desserts and domestic/international artisan chocolates. I highly recommend.

Coffee was decent enough but the overall vibe was weird and the staff were kind of snooty about coffee. I asked for one coffee and it turned into a whole thing. Also it was brewed too hot and tasted burnt

These guys LOVE coffee, and it shows. They care a lot about what they serve the customer. Also, their quiche is sublime. Try the cascara, but dont drink too much because I want most of it for myself.

Adding well to the downtown coffee scene, Volta has a very comfortable atmosphere serving delicious coffees and hot chocolates. I also noticed they have a good selection of hot tea though I did not have any.

Yuk, yuk yuk, horrible customer service and a cold stoic atmosphere, if you dont want any personality and be treated like a number this is your place. Worst coffee experience in years- and I traveled NJ.

Amazing brewed coffee, iced coffee, and espresso options. My favorite has been the cappuccino. They also have a large variety of worldwide chocolate bars and coffee beans for purchase. During busy hours it can be hard to find a seat.

My best friend and I would have our morning coffee there on Saturdays. If youre not a fan or coffee or hot drinks their hibiscus drink is delicious!

Always great coffee here. They do pour overs along with drip coffee, tea and espresso drinks. One of the best coffee places in Florida and I always make it a point to swing through a couple times whenever Im in Gainesville. Its also a killer place to get weird chocolates, omnom from Iceland is one of my favorites and Volta is one of the only places you can find it retail.

This shop has great coffee, baristas who are friendly/care a lot about quality, delicious food, and usually has plenty of seating and fast WiFi. It’s expensive, even for a coffee shop, but in general the level of quality makes it worth it.The reason I gave three stars is because they really really need a non dairy milk option that works in hot drinks. I can’t have dairy unfortunately, and they have an organic soy milk that is great in cold drinks. However, for some reason when combined with espresso in the hot drinks it turns into this weird tofu-like thick gross concoction. I try it again every so often, and each time I’m reminded how bad it actually is.It’s been this way since I’ve been going there, which is at least a year at this point. I feel like it’s crazy to pay so much attention to detail with everything, which they definitely do, but then ignore the fact that the only non dairy milk option just doesn’t work in half of the drinks. Would happily change the review to 5 stars if this was changed!Edit: they got a new non dairy milk! All is well now.

This place is for coffee connoisseurs. This place is not for food, frilly drinks, and a bunch of overpriced cheaply made retail items. This place is for coffee. Where the employees and owners live eat and breathe coffee. Where their main focus is the proper execution of a well made coffee drink. And yes, it takes time. Why? Because it is being done right. And not Right Now! If you want a COFFEE experience, this is your place. If you dont really have an opinion about your caffeine, or what is put in the cup to actually make it palatable, chances are this place might disappoint.

Great coffee!

Greate coffee and location

Pro: Tasty cappuccino (many need to be sweeter)Tasty quiche.Plenty of places to sit, do work and relaxWiFiCon: a bit pricey

I love their coffee and tea. The place is well designed, open space with big glassy windows for natural light. I wish there are more places like this in Gainesville.

Exquisite coffee shop! Unique and eclectic brews and the employees are pleasant and professional.

Best place for a cup of coffee in Gainesville. The atmosphere is great, the coffee is top notch, and the food is solid too.

Consistently good coffee and tea. Great downtown location. Love sitting outside on their patio when the weather is nice.

Simply the best coffee in town. They take coffee extremely seriously and it shows.

Good coffee. Really nice baristas.

Great place! The cappacino was a little on the bitter side. But I did not tell the barista I did not like bitter coffee. And that was the coffee used that day

They have a great selection of coffees, teas, and chocolates. They have limited pastries but the ones that they do have are amazing. Definitely try the quiche

5 stars for flavor and quality of the coffee, teas, hot chocolate, and really anything they have in the case as a snack also rocks. Probably 3 stars as a study environment because of the use of space, and its just sort of a high strung atmosphere, but hey, if youre going there for quality beverages, you will not be disappointed.

Im a home roaster so Im really fussy about coffee. This place is great. Outstanding scones, too.

Excellent coffee with friendly and hard-working staff. Building is new and modern and kept extremely clean.

Pretty good shop but they won’t make any espresso drinks with ice which seems strange especially for people who find cold brew too much

A Great bring your laptop place - easy menu, just a few very good drinks and food options, you cant really go wrong.

I had the white hibiscus jasmine tea! It was so refreshing. I cant wait to try other flavors

Sunlit comfy space with great vibes and drinking chocolate! I tried the Dan Gong oolong tea and not only did they allow me to keep my leaves and resteep (value) but it was the best tea Ive had. Cant wait to come back through!

One of the few coffee shops in Gainesville. I frequently visit this place and spend most of the day studying.There is a problem with the owners attitude. I constantly feel that he doesnt like the costumers at all. He hardly smiles and most of the time, he seems like he doesnt interested in at all. It feels really uncomfortable. Sometimes he takes the orders. When he does, it definitely feels like Im returning something to Walmart. Dude, we chose your place and you should be happy about it. Smile and be enthusiastic. Being an expert on coffee making is not enough, you need to communicate with your visitors. Start with just smiling and work on verbal communication.

I used to visit often when I lived downtown, they were always over priced but at least had okay coffee.We were asked to buy something a few minutes after we sat. It wasnt a busy time either, the store was half empty!

Ive gone to volta since they first opened. The staff has been incredibly friendly and helpful. For the last 2-3 years Ive gone almost everyday, sometime twice. However, periodic cold encounters with the owner have led me to purchase my coffee online. Way better then having an incredibly uncomfortable and awkward beginning to your morning.

I loved my fresca, my friend got a mocha... Espresso is super duper strong.

I always order an Americano or a hot chocolate here and love every last sip. This isnt a place where you would want a grab and go coffee because it is expensive, but thats because this coffee shop serves a very high quality product.

Nice and cozy place for hanging out and drinking good coffee.

Coffee was good - not great. Good atmosphere, friendly staff

Went in for a hot chocolate and was not disappointed. The price was a bit much for the serving size but the service and atmosphere was great.

Lots of variety of chocolate, and good quiche too.

I was recommended this place by my AirBnB host, and Im glad I checked it out. Its a comfortable spot in downtown Gainesville to hang out in for an hour or two and enjoy your favorite espresso beverage, well-prepared by a friendly barista.A couple of critiques: $3 pre-tax for a 12-oz americano is a tad on the high side, especially for a small college town. Also, and maybe it was just this day, but the chemical smell of cleaning product was a little off-putting at first.

One star is being kind, not a friendly Employee at all, closer to rude and clearly they do not care- must be one of those places where the owner is laundering money and can care less about how customers are treated.

Fantastic coffee!!! Excellent baristas. Needs more outdoor seating, and an awning to be perfect!

Staff explained menu quickly, and throughly. Was very polite, and helpful. Place was very clean, and fit the area perfectly. The volta single origin was delicious.