Espresso classics. Monthly flavors. Florence, Kentucky.

A Florence coffee shop with deep local roots.

Opened by Mark and Lisa Ball in 2011, Velocity has grown into a coffee-first neighborhood shop known for monthly flavors, personal service, and room to settle in.

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  • Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed

About Velocity

Founded in 2011, still rooted in Florence.

Velocity began with a broader original concept, but the through line has stayed the same: a local place to get a drink, stay awhile, and feel known. Today the shop is coffee-first, with monthly flavors, thoughtful service, and a comfortable neighborhood rhythm.

01

Founded Here

Mark and Lisa Ball opened Velocity on Burlington Pike in 2011, giving the shop real local memory instead of a made-up backstory.

02

Personal Service

Local ownership, thoughtful recommendations, and the feeling that every customer matters still fit the way the shop wants to serve people.

03

Room To Stay

Cozy seating, a kid-friendly corner, and easy parking make Velocity feel more like a neighborhood hangout than a quick in-and-out stop.

Flavor Notes

March 2026 flavor lineup.

The gallery below reflects the March 2026 menu and serves as the current monthly showcase until the next lineup is added.

The Clover drink illustration

March 2026

The Clover

Irish cream inspired latte with a house-made hazelnut & whiskey chocolate sauce.

Honeycomb drink illustration

March 2026

Honeycomb

Latte with a house-made caramelized honey syrup; sweet, deep, toasty honey flavor.

Lemon Drop drink illustration

March 2026

Lemon Drop

Latte with a house-made lemon vanilla syrup.

The Charmer drink illustration

March 2026

The Charmer

Lucky Charms latte with a toasted marshmallow syrup and cereal infusion, topped with marshmallow cold foam when iced.

Sakura Latte drink illustration

March 2026

Sakura Latte 桜ラテ

Latte with a house-made Japanese cherry blossom syrup. The flavor is light and floral.

Ultraviolet drink illustration

March 2026

Ultraviolet

Latte with a house-made blueberry lavender syrup; a balanced fruity and herbal flavor.

Jasmine Vanilla Bean drink illustration

March 2026

Jasmine Vanilla Bean

Latte with a jasmine syrup and pure vanilla bean; floral jasmine flavor.

Secret Garden drink illustration

March 2026

Secret Garden

White mocha featuring a unique and fruity blackberry flavored syrup.

Visit Velocity

Easy to pull into, easy to settle into.

Stop in for espresso, this month's flavors, warm seating, a kid-friendly corner, and parking right outside the shop.

Address

7560 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 41042

Florence, Kentucky | Easy parking right outside.

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Hours

Current Shop Hours

  • Tuesday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed

Contact

(859) 371-7775

Call ahead about this month's lineup, the pastry case, or what is currently on the board.

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A Quick Florence Note

Coming into town? Velocity is easy to find on Burlington Pike, easy to park at, and shaped by the Florence and Northern Kentucky small-business spirit around it.

Florence Y'all

The water tower is Florence's best-known landmark and a shorthand for the city's easygoing personality.

Burlington Pike Roots

Velocity has been part of this stretch of Florence since 2011, giving the shop the feel of a local regular stop rather than a newcomer.

Northern Kentucky

Locally owned and personally run, the shop fits naturally into the wider NKY culture of small businesses, regulars, and shop-local loyalty.