48 Best Coffee Shops in Charlottesville

“Such nice people and delicious ice cream and milkshakes with an awesome selection.“

“Had an AMAZING iced oat latte that I drank way too fast because it was so good. The staff was so friendly and helpful confirming my order to make sure I got exact what I had in mind. The atmosphere is great and the pastries looked delicious, will def be back to try those!“

“The earlier reviews for the chai lured me in, and they were the honest truth. The chai is fantastic! And the Hand-held pies are wonderful too. Plus sweet and helpful staff! If I lived here, I would be a regular. If you are a regular, I envy you deeply.“

“Awesome little local spot working closely with The Pie Chest. Awesome espresso, awesome coffee. They just started roasting/selling their own coffee and so far, it's nothing but gold. Try the Ethiopian! Straight blueberries and one of my absolute favorite coffees.period.“

“Great space. Large and open. Family atmosphere. Softly played background music. Highly recommend a visit.“

“Taste of Paris! Confused? Buenos Aires, Argentina, is known as the Paris of the Americas. These brothers have brought their home to us. Enjoy!!!“

“The food is delicious and if you're looking for the best Cuban coffee in CVille, this is your place!“

“NIALL was the best experience! I am a dedicated local for whole beans at the Preston locations. I have never had an exceptional experience before, I felt the place was missing a hint of whimsy and personality. Thursday I had the pleasure to receive help by Niall. It was 10/10 experience.
Today 10/23, We were in the Ivy area and Niall was there!! He really cares for interacting and making the customers feel seen heard and served 🔆“

“Iced salted maple latte is to die for. I go in pretty regularly and the baristas are so sweet! Line can be long but goes down surprisingly fast!! Baristas are super friendly and accommodating — and actually quite funny as well. Get a chance to know them!“

“We came here on Sunday morning, and there were plenty of seats. The service is good. The environment is chill and nice. The coffee and pastries are pretty standard. We also walked around this area to see the bridge and the river. It’s pretty nice in general. Would recommend if you happen to be in the nearby area.“

“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 ♡♡♡“

“If I could give Grit a 6/5 stars, I would! The coffee was AMAZING, such good quality coffee compared to where I live (Chapel Hill) and a great vibe! All of the staff were so kind and friendly, especially one girl (I think her name was Amelia). This is a must go to coffee spot!“

“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.“

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

“Kudos to Katie for the inspiration and her staff for fulfilling her dream. Everything about Kindness cafe feels good. 👍👏👏👏❤️“

“A delicious lunch today at Cou Cou Rachou. The staff was helpful and croissants mouthwatering.“

“Nice folks, super welcoming! Very cool vibe.“

“So yummy! The best people work there as well. Awesome place.“

“This is my 2nd visit to Camellia’s, and I am hooked. Their coffee is VERY good. I basically want to guzzle my latte. Their baristas and cashiers are super nice. Their pastry selection is insane. I’ve now tried three different pastries (no, I didn’t get two although I wanted to. I tried a piece of my friend’s lol), and all were delicious. The atmosphere is cozy, and they have lots of different searing options. You can sit at tables, in armchairs, on couches etc. This is now my new favorite coffee shop, and I spend a lot of time in coffee shops - so they’re about to get to know me really well!“

“Best place to get coffee on Grounds! Delicious food and drinks, wonderful service, and the vibes are great. They also have seasonal menu items that are just so delicious. I love getting coffee here to study, or even to meet up with friends.“

“If you live in Charlottesville (or are just passing through) and don't dine at Bar Tomas, you're missing out on our region's finest chef. Every item on the menu is a work of art. And the service is impeccable. A near perfect dining experience.“

“I am from Washington state and desperately miss good coffee. Imagine my delight (and no surprise) to learn that the owners are from Seattle. No wonder this is the best cup of coffee that I’ve had in 6 years!!! It was delicious, it was fast, it was the right price for an americano which means they actually do know coffee!!
Now I’m trying to figure out how in the world I can stop there for a coffee when I am going to my a Dr office up the road!“

“Our favorite brunch location in Cville. The fried green tomatoes are amazing. Excellent service and selection.“

“I always really enjoy ordering from this starbucks. They always get my order right and the drive thru is easy to get thru. The workers are always very kind and my drinks are always yummy. I love the outside of the building. I have no complants at all and will continue coming here in the future.“

“Gearhart offers a selection gourmet chocolates that are vegan friendly. A rarity but what a delicious treat!“

“Whenever I come to Charlottesville, I make it a point to stop at Grit for a mocha. Their mochas are outstanding! The other thing I appreciate is they have places for people to sit and work or read. It seems like so many commercial shops have gotten away from being that 3rd place for people. Besides the coffee being good, Grit is just a comfortable place to be!“

“Awesome awesome awesome“

“I had a reservation as part of a group for my mom’s 60th birthday. Unfortunately, the morning of the celebration, I tested positive for Covid 🙁 the reservation I made was nonrefundable, but I figured I would call anyway to see if we could get some money back. The woman I spoke with was very nice and said she’d pass my name along to her supervisor who would get back to me. I didn’t hear anything for a couple of days and was going to follow up once I felt better, and then I got a notification that they gave us a full refund! So easy, which I was so grateful for, considering how I was feeling. So, unfortunately I never got the opportunity to actually stay at the hotel, but my experience with them was great and I will absolutely book a room there the next time I need to stay in Charlottesville!“

“Excellent variety of beer, ciders, seltzers from local breweries. The food was awesome too!“

“Kay is first rate in hospitality! As server, her bright smile, compassion and attention to detail make the trips to Oakhurst Cafe worthwhile! As barista her cheerful beauty is poured into every cup making those days a pure delight.
Nodding towards the kitchen, I must say the chef’s cuisine is heard!
I would certainly recommend the Oakhurst to C’ville visitors. Strongly suggesting the days Kay is on schedule!“

“Great Nitro on draft that changes every few days“

“Devon goes above and beyond every time I visit Starbucks at 5th st. The entire staff there has the best customer service no matter what time of day I visit. Sending a big Thank you to the 5th st Starbucks staff for the best service with a smile. Happy Holidays!“

“Stunning new space in Charlottesville!“

“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.“

“Green tea Frappucino was fantastic. Staff was very friendly and helpful.“

“Enjoyed a cortado & scone and was looking to try a pour over as well. Olivia the barista was very knowledgeable and helped guide me to an amazing coffee for the pour over. Had to pick up a bag of beans. Highly recommend if you're looking for great coffee.“

“Great staff ambiance and delicious food and drink“

“A nice cute trendy and classy...coffee shop...great stop after walking the outside mall...dessert was delectable...tea was excellent...tea served in nice coffee mug...not a paper cup...which added a nice touch...atmosphere was nice and casual...great experience!“

“We hosted our farewell breakfast here the morning after our wedding, and it was the perfect way to end such an incredible weekend.

We reserved a private area of the coffee shop and kept an open tab for our guests, and everything was handled so smoothly. The staff was incredibly accommodating, kind, and attentive from start to finish. They made everyone feel welcome and went above and beyond to ensure everything ran seamlessly.

They even had our reserved area roped off for our group and were so gracious in helping when other customers accidentally wandered into the space. It was clear they genuinely cared about making the experience special for us and our guests.

The coffee was absolutely incredible, and the breakfast pastries and sandwiches were the perfect way to kick off the morning after the wedding. Everything was fresh, delicious, and exactly what everyone wanted after a weekend of celebrating.

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to gather one last time with our family and friends before everyone headed home. Thank you for helping make the final chapter of our wedding weekend just as memorable as the rest of it!“

“I Just Don't CARE what STUPID people say about Starbucks!!
I dont go for the corporation s Garbage!! I go for there coffee ☕ And Starbucks Coffee is WONDERFUL!! This country would Not have Coffee shops!!
It would Not have fair competition of coffee shops!!
If It Were Not For Starbucks!!
Im not interested in Starbucks politics. But I Absolutely Love there coffee ☕“

“I got Saxbys coffee beans for Christmas from my cousin who goes to UVA, and they were perfect for my espresso machine! The flavor was rich and smooth—just what I needed for my morning espresso. I'm definitely a fan now and can't wait to try more from Saxbys. Highly recommend!“

“Quick service and great espresso can't go wrong.“

“Stupendous crew working at this location (ESP tonight!!) Came through for a coffee and had to spell out “cake pop” to ask if they had any left so my toddler wouldn’t get his heart set on one just in case, and the lovely person on the headset spelled out what they had back! When I got up to the window, another lovely individual happily snuck me by bag “here’s the super secret snack!” I just thought they were the sweetest crew who played along without missing a beat, and I appreciated it more than I can say.“

“We were thrilled to work with the Carpe Donut team for our daughter's recent wedding. Needless to say, that cute little truck and the amazing donuts were a hit with all our guests! They packed up some leftovers for our bridal party's morning-after breakfast, which was such a nice touch. This was just the "something unique" touch that we were hoping for at the reception. Thanks for such a great experience!“

“This Starbucks is awesome, especially if you're on the go. It's super close to the interstate, so it's an easy pit stop.

The staff was really nice, and they made our drinks perfectly. Everything tasted great, and our order was ready in no time.

The place was clean, the bathrooms were well kept, and there was plenty of seating inside to chill and enjoy our drinks.

All in all, it was a great experience, and we'd totally stop here again!“

“Maple bacon with the Carmel drizzle will have you dreaming of it day or night“

“I had a great experience at Playa Bowls Charlottesville! Meme and Shawna were super friendly and really helped me choose the perfect base and toppings for my smoothie bowl. The bowl and my cold brew were both delicious. The restaurant is very clean with cute decorations and a great atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back!“

“The service was excellent. There were plenty of seats and tables. My only issue was the keypad lock on the restroom. I couldn’t imagine too many people stop at a stand alone Starbucks to use the restroom without buying anything. I wanted to use the restroom before I waited in line to order.“