Our server was upbeat Menu is an adventure Ambiance has a homey feel We want to go back read more

Whenever anyone visited me in Charlottesville, I always made them go to Belle to try one of their sourdough bread sandwiches and baked goods. They never disappointed any one of my guests! Lines can get lengthy during the UVA school year on weekend brunch hours, but the sandwiches are just worth the wait year round. Outdoor and indoor seating are offered here. The service staff are always great and patient with the everyone they serve. My personal favorite is the #6 WITH an egg! read more

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Fabulous breakfast sandwich. I got the #2 with bacon, egg and cheese on a homemade sourdough English muffin. The bacon was nice and crispy, egg cooked perfectly and the English muffin was soft. Really enjoyed the food and the sandwich was filling. Service was friendly and rather quick given they were bit busy. Will be back for sure! read more

Belle - #2 breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Do Not Miss! This is an adorable bakery/cafe! There are seats inside and out. However, the star of this place is the food! I had the best cinnamon bun of my life! It was worth every delicious calorie filled bite. The bun was perfect texture ...ALL of it, the inside and outside. The entrees were scrumptious too. The ingredients were fresh and the portions perfect. My final comments is that it took me awhile to write this review. I was unsure if I really wanted more people to find this gem, but it truly is worth the trip and the wait! read more

Delicious sourdough baked goods! We popped in for the advertised sourdough cinnamon buns and walked out with a few more items. The English muffins are massive and so good! The cinnamon rolls were so good! Took them home and warmed them in the oven for breakfast the next day.... The use of sourdough with a sweet baked good was extremely well balanced. Only reason I did 4 stars is that we didn't dine in, so I'm only reviewing for takeout of a few items. I get the impression I'd be going with five stars had we dined in. read more

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It was so cute! We loved the vibe of the place. There wasn't much seating, but we luckily found one. As a warning the parking lot is also parkmobile too. Service was amazing and she was so helpful. We got an iced vanilla honey coffee and an iced vanilla matcha to drink. We also shared a coffee donut, which was yummy, I think it was a yeasted donut. We got a #5 sandwich, the braised pork, and the omelette. The sandwich was good, but it was very oily and greasy we could only finish half. The omelette was AMAZING, so good, so cheesy and the salad that came with it was so delicious. read more

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Super cute spot. I got the "a nice salad" and it was so refreshing! I added turkey for some protein and it came out quickly. It was super busy at lunch time but we were lucky enough to grab a table for 4. The only downside is the lack of parking in Belmont. read more

Belle - A nice salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

50 minute wait not during a rush hour, well seemingly not during one, saw customers in front of us (3) and behind us (4) receive their food about 25 mins for the ones in front and 15 for the ones that ordered behind us. Only ordered one #3 and one #1, and a donut for the table not to go, when asking to make the order to go the dude behind the counter rolled his eyes because I asked to eat the donut here while we waited, he made the same expressions to a dozen people while waiting for our order. Around 45 mins we asked if our order was forgotten about to the blonde girl serving the food she put her hands up and said look around its coming, was literally a non rude question and then she literally drops the sandwiches when they're finally ready on the table here, like these stars primarily reflect the long wait and interaction with the guy at the counter and the girl handing out food. Food was 4.5/5 read more

In Charlottesville for a weekend and ended up coming to Belle twice for brunch! I highly recommend it, as well as getting there early! ;) read more

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My friends and I got a weekday lunch here. We ate outside and quickly got a table (though the tables continued to be full and turnover). The menu has some great brunch options. I got the special (see pic) and #5. The eggs are incredibly fluffy. You have to get a cinnamon roll! We also got a cardamom donut, which was subtle and unique. Unfortunately, service was very spotty. There were weird gaps in getting our food. Also, the French toast was obviously burnt. I'm keeping at 4 stars for the chill vibe and great menu options. My flat white was also on point. read more

Belle - Zucchini focaccia - so good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I loved this little cafe that I had to come here twice when I was in town! This place was just a short walk for me from our airbnb. We came here for some coffee and to get one of their famous breakfast sandos. I was adventurous the first day and ordered #6 which was proscuitto cotto, seasonable jam, gruyere on a muffin. I also ordered a ice latte. My friend ordered a cappuccino and the #2 sando which had bacon cheddar, folded egg on a muffin. We sat outside after picking up our drinks at the counter. Coffee was pretty good. The star is def. these sandwiches. Mine was savory and a hint of sweet from the jam. It was hot, meaty and absolutely delicious! I would walk over here all the time if I lived in this area. The next day I woke up early so I could go get the #1, a cinnamon bun (out of this world tasty!) and a iced mocha. so so good. The staff is also really nice and the cafe space is great for a hang out. I would come back here every time I'm in Cville! read more

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I thought this place was going to be so good based on the line outside the door and the cute inside. I was very wrong though. This was arguably the worst latte I've ever had in my life. My stomach KILLED me after I drank it. The donut was also purely tasted of sourdough dipped in granulated sugar. I also saw the guy in the kitchen handling deli slices of meat and making a sandwich WITHOUT gloves. Like even Burger King uses gloves come on man. Wasted $10 at this place when I should've just tried a different joint. Waste of a cute cafe experience as a tourist, don't come here you'll be sorely disappointed read more

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Amazing huge egg sandwiches and delicious coffee and tea very close to university medical area! They bake their breads from scratch and fresh brewed flavorful iced teas. The line was out the door for good reason. Please visit this gem for breakfast..... so friendly and quick service and we are definitely looking forward to coming back the next time we are in town. read more

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The baked goods are fresh and amazing! The honey buns are to die for. Staff is very friendly! Because location and wonderful interior!

Was a beautiful night for dinner and ate outside on their patio. All our food was spectacular, especially the steak frites and beet salad! The staff were very friendly and atmosphere perfect for a nice relaxing dinner. read more

Belle - Outside of restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Stopped in for an iced latte and a donut on a busy Saturday. The line ran almost out the door, but went quickly. Both things I ordered were decent, though I didn't find them to be the best in the area. I'd like to try a hot latte instead next time. There are a bunch of tables both inside and out depending on temperature. It's a good place to grab a bite and chat. Breakfast options look good; plan to try in the future! read more

This was a very good but unspectacular sandwich. I would definitely recommend giving this place a shot as the prices were fairly reasonable. And the food is incredible fresh. I will definitely go back to try other sandwiches and update this review accordingly. Unfortunately I messed up and did not try their coffee (which by the looks of the ones I saw may have moved the needle a little bit more). read more

Belle - Sausage Egg and cheese on Brioche - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Not sure how I felt about this spot. Went on a Saturday around 12:15pm. They only do their brunch menu on Sunday fyi, but not an issue. I ordered the #6: prosciutto cotto, Gruyère, and I added an egg. For $15, I was rather disappointed: the sandwich was fine but the cheese wasn't melted and prosciutto cotto was almost over powering. $15 for one sandwich with nothing on the side is a bit crazy in my opinion, unless it's an amazing sandwich. Plentiful indoor and outdoor seating, friendly staff. Be prepared to wait a little bit for food, I think I ended up waiting about 20 minutes for my sandwich. And parking lot/street parking is park mobile- not sure how often it's enforced. read more

Belle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Far too expensive for what you get. $15 for a turkey sandwich, seriously! That's just for a sandwich, no side. Seems arrogant. Speaking of the sandwich, it was slopped up with multiple sauces and dripped all over the place. I didn't finish the second half because it was so sloppy and squishy. My partner's sandwich was burnt, but he powered through. My daughter said the avocado toast was fine, but she was hungry within a couple hours. Bottom line- too much money for too little food that is very OK. Would not go back. read more

Belle - Burned Cuban sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Cute little spot with wonderful food, service and drinks. We swung in for a quick brekky and coffee fix. You order at the bar, we got the Croque Madam and one of the breakfast sandwiches along with a nutella empanada of sorts that was delicious! Very popular (for gppd reason) and we happened to get lucky when coming in there was an available spot to sit (late morning, week day) - id say be prepared to wait on a weekend Parking was limited in the lot but street parking was easy to find :) read more

Belle - Croque Madam and the #1 breakfast sammie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

SO good and fresh!! Literally everyone at the table loved their meal. Everything was super flavorful and different, and the coffee was great. The staff was super friendly, and it was nice to sit outside. Will definitely be back! read more

Belle - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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A deliciously sublime meal at Belle. Starting with appetizers, including a cheese board with Comte, Bleu d'Auvergne, and Epoussis with assorted breads, carrot salad in vinaigrette, tartare filet with focaccia, and escargot (this one not sampled by yours truly). This was followed by tender beef bourguignon and glazed carrots. Finally, although we were full, we managed to squeeze in sharing two cherry clafoutis with ice cream. It reminded me of a Dutch pancake with custard--not heavy, and the tartness of the cherries provided a nice complement to the vanilla flavors. The space was cozy and warm, and our server was excellent. read more

Food and coffee are great, staff are lovely and the environment is warm and welcoming! I love their sourdough bread, and their blueberry muffins. Always look forward to their biscuits in spring and summer when strawberries are in season! One of my favorite places to just relax and enjoy! read more

A super cute and simple spot! Bakery and coffee shop by day and resto-bar by night. The sourdough cinnamon roll was absolutely delicious and our chai tea latte was even better. read more

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We are from out of town and wanted to find a nice local spot to grab a quick breakfast. at 9 am on a monday the line was out the door so we figured it had to be good. great atmosphere, kind staff, despite the longer wait time. coffee was great, and they even offered subbing Avocado for breakfast meat on my egg and cheese sandwich. unfortunately after waiting 20 min in line and about 5-10 minutes for our to-go breakfast my egg +cheese+ avo on an english muffin was missing the egg (so I only had avocado and cheese on an english muffin). sadly we had already left, but it was pretty dissappinting, especially because the prices are higher ($12 per sandwich- for good reason because of the fresh ingredients!) we would definitely go back, but I'd check to confirm your order is correct before leaving, especially during a busy breakfast rush. read more

Went to Belle for breakfast and coffee twice over the long weekend. Absolutely amazing lemon lavender donut. Great lattes. Had an omelette as well that hit the spot. Lovely service and quaint space. Highly recommend. read more

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Nice bakery and coffee shop however the only vegan food options are an apple and pear salad and avocado toast. The review from 2017 mentioning vegan options is outdated. read more

Food and service were amazing. Prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Who the heck thought that using sourdough for cinnamon rolls was a good idea? Was pretty foul tasting.

I came here for brunch with my friend. The inside was cute. And the food was amazing. I tried the Cardamom Sugar Donut, the Breakfast Sandwich #2-- Bacon, Cheddar, Folded Egg, and Muffin, and the Belle Benedict with Lox. Everything I tasted was so good. The Cardamom Sugar Donut was fresh baked and yummy. The donut had a nice balance in flavor and was not too sweet. The English muffins were fresh baked, soft, and delicious. The bacon and egg were cooked well, and the cheddar was nice and melted how I like it. The Belle Benedict with Lox was great. The bread was freshly baked and paired nicely with the runny egg to soak up the yolk. And the microgreen salad complimented the dish well to give it more freshness. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Belle. The restaurant was cute and lively during my Sunday brunch visit. And the freshly baked bread in the breakfast orders was amazing. In addition, the prices were reasonable, and the meal was fulfilling. It's definitely one of my new go-to brunch spots in the area and I can't wait to come back. read more

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The food was great! All of their bread is fresh baked so I would recommend their sandwiches. We also ran into their local egg vendor who delivers farm fresh ingredients! The omelet was like nothing I've ever seen before. I would definitely recommend going on a day where you can sit in the outdoor seating and soak in the sun with your meal. My only complaint is that the food took long with only one person in the kitchen on a Wednesday and they weren't able to heat up the focaccia bread I'd ordered in the restaurant. I love that the place is dog friendly though!!! read more

Belle - a plate of food on a table - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

What a gem of a place with some of the best bread and most inventive sandwiches I've had the pleasure of enjoying. Stopping here on my way for a quick breakfast with my group, the service was not only fast, but very accommodating for a carry out order. Rarely do I get paralyzed by choice, but what caught my eye was the smoked whitefish sandwich on brioche and I am SO glad I went with this piece of art. The whitefish was salty and tangy slathered all over the buttery and perfectly toasted brioche. Companions of mine got some donuts and bread as well and WOW - I seriously couldn't get over the donuts and the bread we shared was soft, chewy and didn't even need butter. The cold brew paired so perfectly with our whole meal, and couldn't resist an extra picture out front. read more

Belle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Incredible rehearsal dinner and welcome party for Colleen and Michael at @bellecville last week. Combine the delicious food - from the poached lobster and quail/pork belly first courses to the trout almondine or ribeye filet mains - with the french bistro ambience and a room full of family and friends, and you get one amazing party. John Shanesy's creative cuisine was on full display from a simple compound butter that we were still dipping our fingers into long after the bread was inhaled to the carrot cake that none of us had room for, but all of us ate. Then, when none of us could even eat a thin mint, the welcome party started and Brooke's signature charcuterie board came out (setting a new standard for what a charcuterie board is supposed to be!) Incredible service and too many Whiskey Cider Smashes made for a memorable evening that kicked off the wedding weekend right. read more

Okay, I want to start by saying we drove an hour off route on an 11 hour trip just to eat this sandwich again. I'm from PA, where pizza shops are abundant and subs with fresh baked bread are top notch. Italian subs are one of my absolute favorite delights. Now, when I say the Italian sandwich at Belle is stellar, I cannot under emphasize the authenticity of this classic. It's an iconic replication of the standard with class, tact and intention. The sourdough roll/mini baguette is out of this world soft with a nice toasty crust. It seems like the meat is sourced ethically, but maybe I'm making that up for the sake of my own pretentious nature. Then, the hunk of real mozzarella is a delicious touch of mouth watering fat. Top it with the thin sliced reds and a balanced mix of Mayo / oil / vin and pepper relish?! AYFKM?! Pair it with a Mexican Coke and you have an "elevated staple". There I go with the pretentiousness again I want to also acknowledge the incredible staff who made accommodations for us driving a long distance and running really close to closing time. Make sure you get the English muffins, doughnuts, cinnamon rolls... whatever is in the sourdough bakery case, for your mornings after. This place is a true gem and I commend the hearts behind this HEARTH!!! read more

Delicious food, friendly servers, great cocktails. Sweet space. I'll definitely be back.

You can't go wrong with Belle. It's a beautiful little unassuming space with comfortable seating indoors and out. Charlottesville's finest. Love the fresh sourdough, English muffins, avocado toast, cinnamon rolls. Doughnuts! Dinner service--equally amazing. read more

It's hard to find a good French toast!! Quite often they are beautifully grilled on the outside, only to cut into what turns out to be just dry or flavorless bread. If you are craving really yummy French toast, made the way it's supposed to be made, moist and flavorful, this is the place to go on Sundays for brunch!!! No really!! The scrabbled eggs, bacon and side salad were equally delicious. Belle puts love into making food, especially their sourdough breads! Bravo Belle!!! read more

Belle - BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST candied walnuts, maple syrup, powdered sugar with a daily topping . This one with walnuts and blueberries! Delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Friendly staff. Only drip coffee or cold brew. Wish they had an espresso machine. Bread is top notch. The grilled cheese was not bad. Tomato soup was diluted, it was just ok. Clean bathrooms, parking available, nice place. Maybe I need to try other items. My first time here read more

Belle - Outdoor seating, yay! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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This place is a hidden gem! It's about one year, and the ambience is so lovely. It has great outdoor seating for those to enjoy when the weather is nice, and plenty of indoor seating as well to be spaced out in the midst of COVID-19. The food is delicious! They have a great selection of bread, pastries, and sandwiches. My friends and I came in the morning, so we ordered several breakfast sandwiches and donuts. Their #1 sandwich was the bodega, which has sausage, American cheese, egg, on a brioche. Was very good! The other sandwich I tried was the prosciutto cotto, seasonal jam, gruyere on an english muffin. The jam was delicious, and was a nice balance of sweet and savory. The pastries also looked good, and I tried a blueberry donut. It was better than most donuts I had. If I ever visit Charlottesville again, will most definitely be dropping by here! read more

Great place for breakfast. Sourdough donuts, cinnamon roll, toast, and english muffins. Great brunch selections on Sunday .