19 Best Cafes in Charlottesville

“Wonderful food and atmosphere!“

“The food was excellent, very flavorful .“

“Best almond croissant I’ve ever tasted. Highly recommend.“

“Had such a great belated birthday party with work friends. Jamie and her staff are amazing. they make you fell so welcome and ensure that you have a good time. Every thing was great from the music the food the drinks the painting. FABULOUS!!!!! if your looking to destress this is the place to go“

“A wonderful place to get a sweet treat. Plenty of dairy and gluten free options, and the owner, PK, is always very careful when I mention my food allergies. There are classic gelato flavors to choose from that sit alongside unique and really creative flavors for those who like to try new things! We also ordered custom gluten free & dairy free cupcakes for our baby shower that were absolutely delicious and worth every penny. Splendora's is a family favorite of ours. Definitely a small business to support!“

“A bit pricey, but a nice place to sit down and have a quick bite to eat. Service was fast!
Caution ! Some seating is next to floor vents, and if the AC is on (summer), you may get cold. My wife and I switched places because she would not be able to deal with it. I had no issues.
Food was delicious. My palette didn't know at first was to make of my sandwich... the flavors were dynamic and explosive. The homemade chips were delicious 😋!!
Coffee was absolutely plentiful and delightful. Not a small cup!“

“Great place! I do the open mic comedy nights and it’s great 😇“

“The service was phenomenal, they were patient, helpful, and very engaging. The ice cream was even better. They had very unique ice cream flavors, ones you normally wouldn’t see. They didn’t just have ice cream they also had incredible shakes.“

“We went for a girls night out to celebrate wonderful friends. The food, wine recommendations and service were outstanding. The fried mushrooms were absolutely delicious. And the scallops with squid ink risotto was the best. We also enjoyed the halibut and creme brulee. Our server, Dylan, was fun and appropriately attentive. He made great recommendations on the food and wine.“

“Charcuterie Board! Very tasty with 3 cheeses and 2 meats. Great price. Service was excellent. Yummy baguette, very good crust. Thank you!“

“I have been trying a lot of coffee shops around Charlottesville recently SK stood out. The overall shop is great for extra seating and space to work in. The employees are friendly and the coffee is better than any other coffee shops close by far! My only complaint was the bathroom was absolutely disgusting to be in. I loved the place they just need to get a regular cleaning in there as it unfortunately made me want to leave as soon as possible.“

“Thank you so much for our lunch today at the covid vaccine clinic at Kmart. I had not had this meal before but what a surprise. Jerk chicken was wonderful. Thank you for your generosity and for such a wonderful lunch! Your community spirit is refreshing.“

“We love First Watch in Charlottesville!!“

“This coffee shop feels like more than a cafe - it's a community gem. I spent every weekend for a year going here to write my dissertation. Their lattes were always solid, but my favorite parts were the chocolate chip cookies and the Italian sandwich. Appreciated the friendly staff.“

“Cute little coffee shop nestled in a shopping center. The breakfast sandwich was actually really great. We got the sausage, egg and cheese. I’d get it again!

The drinks are fantastic, but not consistent. I had the most delicious Chai tea with maple. The first one was not very maple forward at all, in fact I didn’t taste it at all. The second (I got one to go also) was incredibly maple forward, almost too much. Their chia tea base is delightful though! My husband said their Americano was yummy.

The first barista was amicable but not overly friendly. The second was a very personable young woman. It was a pleasant experience.“

“I was SO impressed with the bread, the chicken salad, the service and employees, the kids corner, the friendly faces. I can’t wait to have a reason to go back. Shoutout to Nicole. She’s a perfect face of the business and I was genuinely delighted to encounter all the folks here.“

“Cynthia is the BEST!!! I recently visited Charlottesville for the first time and decided to stop by this coffee shop. I was immediately greeted by the staff and it made me feel welcomed. I was having a hard time choosing what to get off the menu and this super sweet person named Cynthia didn’t make me feel rushed at all but instead helped me decide what I wanted and I ended up LOVING it. Amazing staff wonderful food if you want the best coffee make sure to ask for Cynthia!!!! 10/10 all across the board I will definitely be stopping here again when I am back in Charlottesville.“

“Remember community who help feed your hospital staff for free during the difficult time. we are grateful !!!!!“