19 Best Cafes in Charlottesville

“Wonderful food and atmosphere!“

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

“The food was excellent, very flavorful .“

“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“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Delicious food, great service, fast food preparation, cute ambiance, nice and cool air conditioning, and high-quality ingredients. Overall, I love it. No reservation is necessary; we got a table right away. Usually, breakfast restaurants don't require reservations—first come, first served. That's just proper breakfast restaurant etiquette.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I had an amazing experience during my first time at Great Harvest Bakery! The smells are incredible when you walk in and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Dave was extremely helpful with my order and educating me on the different breads and options available. They even have some kids toys available and was a great spot for my Daughter and I. Will absolutely be back!!“

“We love First Watch in Charlottesville!!“

“Amazing cute little coffee shop. I loved the vibes and variety of seating. The mocha latte, italian panini, and refreshers I had we delicious. Baristas were lovely and service was good too~
Love love love ♡♡♡“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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