Tasty Tuesday: RND Vinton making spirits bright with new seasonal coffee, small bites

RND Vinton is rolling out Eggnog and Gingersnap Lattes along with a Peppermint Mocha weeks before Christmas

VINTON, Va. – Quincy Randolph - of RND Coffee in Vinton - has made quite the name for himself locally and in the national spotlight. This past September, he was featured on the Food Network!

ā€œI was fortunate enough to see on Beat Bobbie Flay. I was a competitor there.ā€

Food runs in the Randolph family. His brother, Steffon, is the original roaster for RND.

ā€œHe had a lot of experience with specialty coffee or roasting beans. We get ethically sourced green beans and roast with intention. I really think we’re doing it the right way.ā€

These beans can often be found in different co-ops, as well as Crystal Spring Grocery and Earth Fare in Roanoke. Together, the two brothers brought RND Coffee to Vinton’s Vinyard station a little over a year ago (after seeing success in Wasena).

ā€œContrary to our other location, this space is much bigger. It has a lot more seating.ā€

The hope is that you’ve saved a lot more room for small bites like a seasonal apple snack cake, a warm, fluffy sweet treat to get you into the holiday spirit.

That holiday spirit cannot be contained by the new drinks they’re serving up.

ā€œWe just rolled out an EggNog Latte for the holidays.ā€

One small sip, and you’re dreaming of a white Christmas. The specials don’t stop there!

ā€œGingersnap latte as well as a peppermint mocha. That one’s always a big hit this time of year.ā€

It’s a big hit for a coffee shop that’s become a big hit in Vinton’s downtown.

Randolph tells us this location is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. They’re planning events for after-hours. For additional info on those events, head to RND Coffee’s Instagram.


About the Author:

Meteorologist Chris Michaels is an American Meteorological Society (AMS) Certified Broadcaster, forecasting weather conditions in southwest Virginia on WSLS 10 News from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays on Virginia Today.