Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
Charlottesville has a very thriving and lively food scene with lots of farm to table menus and locally owned and operated restaurants.
Mas
904 Monticello RdFavorite tapas ever...
The Local
824 Hinton Aveeverything is local and the food is awesome
Lelo's Pizza Charlottesville
1880 Abbey RdNearby awesome pizza
yummy and kid-friendly restaurant just up on Pantops (also has some of my artwork in it)
23 locals recommend
Sticks Kebob Shop
917 Preston Aveyummy and kid-friendly restaurant just up on Pantops (also has some of my artwork in it)
Starbucks
1601 University Aveeasy quick coffee
Mudhouse Coffee Downtown Mall
213 W Main Stlocal coffeehouse that I like
Blue Moon Diner
606 West Main Streetlocal greasy spoon on Main
Tip Top Restaurant
1420 Richmond Rdclosest diner
Great locally owned bar and restaurant on the Downtown Mall
47 locals recommend
Hamiltons' at First & Main
101 W Main StGreat locally owned bar and restaurant on the Downtown Mall
Orzo Kitchen & Wine Bar
416 W Main St
Brasserie Saison
111 E Main StBelle
407 Monticello RdGreat cafe in Belmont.
Grit Coffee, Riverside Village
A newer coffee shop near Pantops that is great!
a perfect French bakery...now also a location downtown too!
121 locals recommend
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill Dra perfect French bakery...now also a location downtown too!
Citizen Burger Bar
212 E Main StGreat burgers
Roots Natural Kitchen
1329 W Main Sthealthy salads
Farm Bell Kitchen
1209 W Main Stlovely historic spot for brunch
Tavola
826 Hinton Aveour favorite Italian restaurant and great staff
interesting place that has a very cool vibe, just don't be in a hurry.
13 locals recommend
Southern Crescent Galley and Bar
814 Hinton Aveinteresting place that has a very cool vibe, just don't be in a hurry.
The Pie Chest
119 E High StSeveral locations for food and coffee
Love the tortilla - prior historic donut shop, Spudnuts, now run by former Mas chef. So yummy.
14 locals recommend
Quality Pie
309 Avon StLove the tortilla - prior historic donut shop, Spudnuts, now run by former Mas chef. So yummy.
A healthy quick food shop with all sorts of salads, kebobs and sides that are yummy. Locally owned and operated.
23 locals recommend
Sticks Kebob Shop
917 Preston AveA healthy quick food shop with all sorts of salads, kebobs and sides that are yummy. Locally owned and operated.
Yummy, yummy juices and smoothies and some small food items. Cool atmosphere too!
12 locals recommend
The Juice Laundry
722 Preston AveYummy, yummy juices and smoothies and some small food items. Cool atmosphere too!
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill (Charlottesville)
2015 Bond StHealthy fast food bowls
Very unique local tea house with great food selections too and sometimes some local (or out of town) live music.
16 locals recommend
Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
414 E Main StVery unique local tea house with great food selections too and sometimes some local (or out of town) live music.
Zoës Kitchen
973 Emmet St NHealthyish fast food
Selvedge Brewing
2415 Broadway StGreat spot down by the river.
COMALCVILLE
816 Hinton AveQuirk Hotel Charlottesville
499 W Main StShopping
Lots of local favorites for all kinds of handmade and wonderful goods
CVS
1341 Long Stjust down the street in case you need anything
BitterSweet
106 E Main StDarling Boutique
115 1st St SVoted best second hand store for many years in a row
Judd works at this local shop that sells organic mattresses, bedding and locally harvested wood furniture with all natural finishes.
Savvy Rest Natural Bedroom
4414 Ivy RdJudd works at this local shop that sells organic mattresses, bedding and locally harvested wood furniture with all natural finishes.
Downtown Mall
Our walking mall with retail shops and restaurants galore.
Hedge Fine Blooms
115 4th St NEIn case you need a floral arrangement
Great selection of herbal remedies, organic food, safe cleaning supplies and cosmetics and gifts. Locally owned and operated.
7 locals recommend
Rebecca's Natural Food
1141 Emmet St NGreat selection of herbal remedies, organic food, safe cleaning supplies and cosmetics and gifts. Locally owned and operated.
Great selection of organic foods in a small local market.
28 locals recommend
Integral Yoga Natural Foods
923 Preston AveGreat selection of organic foods in a small local market.
Sightseeing
About 10 minute drive, 24 minute bike ride, or 40 minute bus ride...must see for everyone
251 locals recommend
University of Virginia
918 Emmet St NAbout 10 minute drive, 24 minute bike ride, or 40 minute bus ride...must see for everyone
Can't come to Cville and not see Thomas Jefferson's home if you haven't already!
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyCan't come to Cville and not see Thomas Jefferson's home if you haven't already!
James Monroe's Highland
2050 James Monroe PkwyVirginia Discovery Museum
524 E Main Stfor the littles
Michie Tavern
683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwydepending on the time of year, but there's almost always something fun to pick here or just soak up the views of Cville
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain Traildepending on the time of year, but there's almost always something fun to pick here or just soak up the views of Cville
Saunders-Monticello Trail
a pretty trail to walk towards Monticello
So many trails to take around the city. Look for map online or in our info.
29 locals recommend
Rivanna Trail
Rivanna TrailSo many trails to take around the city. Look for map online or in our info.
Essentials
Giant Food
1900 Abbey Rdprobably the closest grocery to the house
Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic Rdof course...
Feast
416 W Main Stgourmet market with prepared foods, wine, and lots of cheese
Drinks & Nightlife
Starr Hill Brewery
5391 Three Notch'd RdA local favorite.
Random Row Brewing Co.
608 Preston AveAn in-town brewery we like that's small but good.
Like to play bocce? This is the place to go. Or to get the semi-feeling you could be a German beerhall? Lots of beers to choose from and an ample food menu too. Packed usually, but roomy enough to usually get a spot.
62 locals recommend
Kardinal Hall
722 Preston AveLike to play bocce? This is the place to go. Or to get the semi-feeling you could be a German beerhall? Lots of beers to choose from and an ample food menu too. Packed usually, but roomy enough to usually get a spot.
Quirk Hotel Charlottesville
499 W Main Stcheck out the rooftop bar
another beautiful view and spot to try some yummy whiskey
27 locals recommend
Ragged Branch Distillery
1015 Taylors Gap Rdanother beautiful view and spot to try some yummy whiskey
Potter's Craft Cider
1350 Arrowhead Valley Roadbeautiful place for trying some local cider
Vitae Spirits Distillery
715 Henry Avelove their golden rum - new location downtown too
Champion Brewing Company
324 6th St SEgreat local brewery
Selvedge Brewing
2415 Broadway Sta new brewery in the new Wool Factory
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
102 W Rockingham Stjust in case
East Main Street
East Main StreetGreat locally grown beef -- great burger joint on the mall
don't miss the Ednam sandwich or many others at this awesome sandwich et al shop. pick up some prepared snacks on your way west to visit wineries, etc.
17 locals recommend
The Market at Bellair
2401 Ivy Rddon't miss the Ednam sandwich or many others at this awesome sandwich et al shop. pick up some prepared snacks on your way west to visit wineries, etc.
local market meets yummy prepared foods - a must stop off of 250 West near the wineries
63 locals recommend
Greenwood Gourmet Grocery
6701 Rockfish Gap Turnpikelocal market meets yummy prepared foods - a must stop off of 250 West near the wineries
Ivy Provisions
2206 Ivy RdAnother pick up and run gourmet eatery
JM STOCK PROVISIONS
709 W Main Stlocal butcher
UVA University Hospital
1215 Lee Stjust in case
Blenheim Vineyards
31 Blenheim Farmanother great winery (owned by DMB)
Les Yeux du Monde
841 Wolf Trap RdBeautiful place to see art
Wineries
Thomas Jefferson dreamed of producing great American wine in Monticello. Unfortunately, due to environmental issues and political upheaval, Jefferson's vision for Monticello was never realized during his lifetime. Today, his dream is a reality thanks to the formation of the Monticello Wine Trail. The Monticello Wine Trail is a network of more than 30 wineries that are part of Virginia's American Viticultural Area. Several of these wineries, which sit within a 30-mile radius of Charlottesville,
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas Lnone of my favorite wineries headed west
Cardinal Point Winery
9423 Batesville Rdsmall, pretty winery for outdoor hanging with local music
A beautiful sprawling property to enjoy some yummy wine especially now wanting to socially distance. Check out their Sunday polo schedule too.
259 locals recommend
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmA beautiful sprawling property to enjoy some yummy wine especially now wanting to socially distance. Check out their Sunday polo schedule too.
The indoor tasting room is still under construction, but they have a beautiful sailcloth tent set up on their terraces to enjoy a socially-distanced hang out with plenty of grass and room to enjoy. Beautiful mountain view!
16 locals recommend
Eastwood Farm and Winery
2531 Scottsville RdThe indoor tasting room is still under construction, but they have a beautiful sailcloth tent set up on their terraces to enjoy a socially-distanced hang out with plenty of grass and room to enjoy. Beautiful mountain view!
Located near 151 where lots of the breweries and a few other wineries are located. This view is spectacular and the owners are great and the wine is good too! They also sell nibbles.
73 locals recommend
Pollak Vineyards
330 Newtown RdLocated near 151 where lots of the breweries and a few other wineries are located. This view is spectacular and the owners are great and the wine is good too! They also sell nibbles.
One of the most popular wineries where many a wedding has taken place (including possibly Jennifer Aniston's - or was that just gossip I heard; regardless, it would not surprise me). The wine is delicious and the views are unparalleled. Can get crowded, so consider making a reservation first.
207 locals recommend
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdOne of the most popular wineries where many a wedding has taken place (including possibly Jennifer Aniston's - or was that just gossip I heard; regardless, it would not surprise me). The wine is delicious and the views are unparalleled. Can get crowded, so consider making a reservation first.
Monticello Wine Tour & Coach Co.
925 E Market Sta way to see more wineries
Blenheim Vineyards
31 Blenheim FarmDave Mathews' winery does not disappoint
Grace Estate Winery
5273 Mt Juliet Farmfun to sit outside and enjoy these mountain views
one of a our favorite small wineries with great Italian friends
18 locals recommend
Gabriele Rausse Winery
3247 Carters Mountain Rdone of a our favorite small wineries with great Italian friends
Knight's Gambit Vineyard
218 Knole Farm Lna smaller quaint vineyard
Chisholm Vineyards at Adventure Farm
1135 Clan Chisholm Lnfun winery with great sunsets