“Today we ate at Mel's Café. We were welcome by a very high energy and knowledge waitress. She gave great service with loving humor which we enjoyed.Now the food was off the chain, if don't know what that means, the food was delicious. My girlfriend and I did not know what to eat first.Mel's was just the place we were looking for, local owner, great food and great atmosphere.Wheelchair accessibility: They made sure I was comfortable“
“We had such a blast at Pikasso Swig! We went for a birthday party and thoroughly enjoyed it! Everyone was able to pick a different craft, and the staff were amazing! They helped bring out our creativity and personalize all our projects. It was such a fun night!“
“delicious bakery in charlottsville for a casual breakfast. Great place for a sandwich and pastry. Long line but moves fast. Had a french baguette with caramelized onions, cheese and eggs and it was perfect. Next time, want to try their quiche.“
“Best coffee shop EVER!! I go multiple times every time I'm in town. Best flavored iced latte I've ever had and the hash is to die for!! Everyone who works there radiates kindness and I've never gotten something I don't love!! You won't regret going, I promise.“
“Oh. My. Gosh. SK Coffee has the best "coffeeshop cozy" atmosphere - it's my favorite place to go that isn't a library for focused studying. Get the dirty chai, it's like an warm autumnal spice hug. All the baristas that I've talked to and have been served by there are lovely.“
“February 26, 2024 - Enjoy fresh made ice cream with the “ Fonz on TV’s Happy Days” !Over 20 ice cream flavors it’s a difficult decision.Fun to look around this nostalgic ice cream shop, owner Tony Labua founded in 1985. One source mentions an Uncle who owned Chaps in 1963 in a different location. Currently UVA Professor Tami Kim owns Chaps ( since purchase in 2022).My wife and I couldn’t resist this delicious ice cream after dinner. She usually orders some kind of chocolate creation. I opted for a strawberry milkshake with chocolate syrup !??????, with chunks of strawberry ?!Hey, I recall Bob Rose teaching us landscapes on tv in the 60’s & 70’s, over in the corner! You’ll notice a mock up Juke Box from the 50’s, behind the counter . . . Playing Beatles, Motown, and Ray Charles hits !I highly recommend a walk, after that delicious ice cream from Chaps! ???“
“Can not explain enough how wonderful of a coffee shop this is. The baristas are amazing and oh so sweet, and the coffee is great! As someone that has anxiety and doesnt like to go to new places, im very glad i came in because of all the reasons listed above, 100/10 am definitely coming again.“
“really great service, I loved that there was so many nonalcoholic options (the rootbeer was fire!) The homemade cookies and mac & cheese was amazing and the prices were reasonable. Really enjoyed watching the bands. Look forward to coming again.“
“My wife and I stopped in Cafe Frank last night after a movie. We had two small plates and shared an order of mussels. All prepared very well. The frito mixto was perfectly and very lightly fried. The Caesar salad was perfect. We had a young, helpful waitperson who told us the name of the restaurant is pronounced “cafe Frank”and not “cafe Fraunk.” Frank is a stuffed rooster perched above the bar.“
“Delicious, wholesome breads. The owner and staff know their products and the importance of high quality ingredients. A variety of breads are baked fresh daily. A wonderful place to visit on a frosty day.Dietary restrictions: Many gluten free options as well.“
“Amazing, unique gelato, with the best chocolate ice cream/gelato I’ve ever had. It’s super velvety with a strong chocolate flavor. My favorite flavors are the dairy chocolate, caramel, and coconut, but everything else I’ve had has been amazing. Also, her cookies are incredible.“
“Sunday brunch is crowded. While we were in no rush, it did take 15 minutes before a server took our drink orders and by that time we placed our full order. It took another 15 minutes before our coffee drinks arrived. I ordered the chicken and biscuits over my usual eggs benedict but didn't expect the biscuits to be deep-fried bread ... almost like croutons and the chicken was more fried batter than chicken. My wife and daughter very much enjoyed their dishes, one was the pimento BLT. Don't recall the other.“
“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.“
“Great pour over coffee. I got the columbian single origin. Cool pour over machine. Roaster owns a farm in Panama but I didn’t get a chance to order any beans from farm. Shop also offers espresso and cold brew drinks. Pricing for pour over was reasonable.“
“My kid and I love this place. In fact, I don't know anyone who doesn't like this place. It's friendly, it's well run, and it's consistent. The food and service are reliably good, the quality is good, and there are lots of monthly specials to keep things fresh.The downside (other than the pricey coffee) is that it gets totally mobbed on weekends. Not their fault, but really, just avoid weekends if you can. Don't be surprised if you show up and they quote you an hour wait. No joke. Come on a weekday. Seriously.“
“The food here is absolutely delicious and everyone who works at Botanical is so nice! They create such a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.We got the Tuna Salad Sandwich (chickpea), the Crispy Chix (mushroom), and the French Onion Soup with Cheesy Garlic Bread. All of which was phenomenal and tasted so fresh. It felt like each item had a lot of thought and care put into making it!I wish the French Onion Soup wasn’t just a winter menu item because I’m in love with it and am most definitely going to be craving it all the time! Also, I love that they use MarieBette sourdough for the sandwich because that just took it to another level. I’d be so happy if there was vegan food like this where I live.I did a photoshoot here a little while back and told the owner I would come back to eat soon. Unfortunately, I didn’t have another shoot in Charlottesville for a hot minute so wasn’t able to do so until this week when my partner and I ate here for Valentine’s Day. I’m so happy we did but now I’m mad at myself for not eating here sooner-it’s definitely in my top 10 favourite restaurants! I’m in Charlottesville again today for work so I’m planning on stopping by to grab some food and I’m beyond excited ? I highly recommend eating here if you haven’t yet!“