Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
MarieBette is an adorable french bakery up the street that we visited nearly every day during our first week in Charlottesville. Stop in for brunch, or a pastry, or seven...teen.
121 locals recommend
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrMarieBette is an adorable french bakery up the street that we visited nearly every day during our first week in Charlottesville. Stop in for brunch, or a pastry, or seven...teen.
Think you can't have BBQ for breakfast? Think again. Everything at Ace is made from scratch, and it's the ideal spot for brunch. Chicken and waffles are highly recommended.
23 locals recommend
Ace Biscuit & Barbecue
600 Concord AveThink you can't have BBQ for breakfast? Think again. Everything at Ace is made from scratch, and it's the ideal spot for brunch. Chicken and waffles are highly recommended.
This legendary bagel spot is in the Charlottesville hall of fame for being quick, inexpensive and having hangover curing magic powers.
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveThis legendary bagel spot is in the Charlottesville hall of fame for being quick, inexpensive and having hangover curing magic powers.
Look for the neon sign that says "Get in here" and then get in there! Incredible southwestern grub and our favorite place to grab dinner in town.
50 locals recommend
Continental Divide
811 W Main StLook for the neon sign that says "Get in here" and then get in there! Incredible southwestern grub and our favorite place to grab dinner in town.
Home to Snowing in Space nitro cold brew coffee found only in Charlottesville and the surrounding areas. The perfect caffeine buzz to keep you going all weekend long.
Snowing in Space Coffee [Space Lab]
2415 Ivy RoadHome to Snowing in Space nitro cold brew coffee found only in Charlottesville and the surrounding areas. The perfect caffeine buzz to keep you going all weekend long.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer, bocce, food & fun. One of the best selections of local beers on tap, and a great place for big groups. Alpine inspired brew haus with a menu full of tasty sausage and fries for days.
62 locals recommend
Kardinal Hall
722 Preston AveBeer, bocce, food & fun. One of the best selections of local beers on tap, and a great place for big groups. Alpine inspired brew haus with a menu full of tasty sausage and fries for days.
Home to the window stage where Dave Matthews got his start. More importantly, PBR on tap.
35 locals recommend
Miller's Downtown
109 W Main StHome to the window stage where Dave Matthews got his start. More importantly, PBR on tap.
Arts & Culture
One of the oldest artist-run cooperative art centers in the country.
60 locals recommend
McGuffey Art Center
201 2nd St NWOne of the oldest artist-run cooperative art centers in the country.
Home of the author of the Declaration of Independence. A World Heritage Site, museum, research institute, presidential library and private, non-profit organization.
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyHome of the author of the Declaration of Independence. A World Heritage Site, museum, research institute, presidential library and private, non-profit organization.