Bagel & salmon with scallion cream cheese, capers, and red onion was out of this world! Also enjoyed a sourdough strawberry glazed donut which was also amazing. Will definitely be back next time passing through Charlottesville! read more

Was there with a group of my colleagues. Seven of us ordered sandwiches. Took forever. Sandwiches eventually came out. I went to inquire. Rude worker ran out and said, "Don't touch that". The so-called manager was a loser and did not address me - just ran away. Because he knew he was wrong. At $14 a sandwich, I expect a little more. read more

Went for dinner for the first time (lunch is always fantastic). Loved the ambiance. Service was great and the food was outstanding! The bread is handmade and fresh. The appetizers are unique and really delicious. I got the orzo main plate, and loved it. I like the limited menu, as it allows for chef John and his partners to really bring out the best in what they are offering. Will 100% go back again. Well done! read more

Stopped in around 11am on a Sunday morning expecting to wait but we were seated outside right away. The food was delicious! Service was less than stellar but not bad -- we only saw our server once after we ordered (leaving us waiting for coffee refill, etc). I ordered the mushroom and gruyere omelet and coffee, boyfriend ordered the Benedict with lox. We also shared a coffee donut and a cinnamon roll. The omelette might have been the best I've ever had. It was light and fluffy and perfectly seasoned. The side salad was just romaine hearts with light dressing which, as it sounds, was unimpressive. My boyfriend said his Benedict was very good although the eggs were over easy instead of poached. The portion of lox was very generous and he finished every bite. The coffee donut was average. Not really a lot of coffee flavor but still yummy. The giant cinnamon roll was worth going back for -- lots of flavor in the roll itself and not just the icing. It was plenty large enough for us to share. read more

Immediately greeted by a lovely person and got delicious drinks. So fun. Interesting menu.

I've reviewed this cafe before with 5 stars. I was there this past Sunday and the customer service was absolutely horrible. It was half empty outside (meaning at least 6 empty tables were empty) I was asked to move to a smaller table because I was alone. Frankly as a paying customer it shouldn't matter if it's one of me or 5. I wanted to sit in the shaded area as it was noon. It's a shame. Also no espresso drinks. Just cold brew or drip coffee which is also a change. Overall don't plan on coming back. If you're solo don't even bother coming. read more

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I've been a handful of times since I've been in town and staff is very friendly - I don't love the clientele there (mostly an upper crust snobby vibe) but the food is delicious every time. read more

Great breakfast! Loved the avocado toast and the coffee. There was a good amount of outdoor seating.

As of sometime near January 19, Belle has taken on two new "partners" (does that mean owners?). And, the menu has changed greatly. My advice to Belle: without delay change Belle back to EXACTLY how it was before! Without doing that, you will have ruined what was one of the *very* best things about Charlottesville. Now, before it's too late, admit your mistake, and bring Belle back to its original magnificence. read more

So cute and has amazing breakfast & sandwiches. Great place to bring friends and family visiting town.

Overall, the food we tried was meh. Chocolate and cinnamon donuts had an odd sour taste to them. I got the #1 egg sandwich and enjoyed the sausage and homemade brioche but the egg was massive and very unseasoned. The atmosphere was nice and the coffees were good - wish they had espresso drinks. read more

Loved the NYC lox. Called ahead and easy pick up. Bagel better than bodos 100%! Recommend read more

Belle - NYC Lox - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Place is amazing! We went there for huge family dinner and wow! Amazing owners and service. Highly recommend! Ambiance was amazing.

Brooke is the best! The drinks were amazing, she really helped us on recommendations and what to get! Will be coming back!

Just had an iced decaf Americano coffee with soy. They're still newly getting coordinated but since changing over from La Taza, they kept a lot of the same layout but just added new painting and design. Clean, sleek design and interior with some outdoor seating. Looking tor try their food sometime soon and wine. read more

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I arrived at Belle with a jumpy elderly dog and a toddler at 5pm. Aka three strikes in the hospitality industry. The lady at Belle could not have been more delightful and accommodating. They only do counter service but have tables outside so she brought a menu out so I didn't have to bring the dog in. Toddler had an amazing time with water table and toys on the deck. I had a huge glass of sparkling rose, and all three of us split a enormous slice of banana bread that was ridiculously good and ridiculously priced at $2. So freaking happy that this place opened in our neighborhood. Rose $6. banana bread $2. 20 minutes of calm, priceless. read more

The cinnamon bun was by far the best I've ever had: not too sweet and very cinnamon forward. The dough almost had a hint of sourdough flavor, which I've never had in a cinnamon roll before but thoroughly enjoyed. I though the prices were a little on the steep side, but the food was so good that I couldn't give Belle any less than five stars. The homemade bread, especially the english muffins, brought my breakfast to the next level. I got breakfast sandwich #6. The combination of the sweetness of the jam (I believe it was apricot?) and the saltiness of the prosciutto created an amazing flavor profile. I added an egg, but I would recommend to just get the sandwich as is. The egg made it a little too messy and didn't add much flavor-wise. However, all the original components of the sandwich were delicious, and to top it all off it was served on a homemade english muffin! I also tried the avocado toast. Although the flavors were great, it was difficult to eat because the bread was so thick (and a little tough). I would definitely recommend trying a breakfast sandwich if you want a hearty, filling, and unique breakfast. read more

Belle - breakfast sandwich #6 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Adorable coffee & wine shop! Parking in Belmont is always tricky, but they have a few spots right out front if you get lucky with timing! The service is excellent, but the prices are a bit high and there is a limited food menu. However, it's a nice stop for a quick brunch or happy hour on their patio with friends! read more

Love this new spot in Belmont. Belle located at former La Tazza location. Parking available also street parking. Surrounded by other Belmont restaurants, Belle surely a great addition. I ordered focaccia with cheese, and cappuccino. Both are delicious. You can have free coffee refill with food order and free wifi, patio seating (so you can bring your fur baby). Definitely a must go!!!' read more

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A delightful new revamp of La taza's old spot in Belmont. I've been to work at Belle to work a few times in the last couple of weeks and they've made the spot feel elegant and comfortable and super clean! Staff is super friendly and coffee was good. They have a decent food menu which I really appreciate in a coffee shop. I ordered "the Witch" (eggs and cheese on English muffin). The English muffin was homemade which I totally applaud but in this instance it was too big and a bit doughy. However the next time I went I ordered a blueberry muffin and it came fresh from the oven and perfectly cooked! To note: there is not a lot of individual tables (unless you are outside) just a long bar top area and a long table. Not a problem if things are crowded but could be frustrating for those trying to study you could get squished in. read more

One of the best tasting English muffins I've ever had. The muffin breakfast sandwich was very good. Must have had three eggs, cheese was creamy and they put an adequate amount of bacon in the sandwich. Coffee is self-serve with a nice large ceramic cup. All breads are baked on premises. Will next try a bagel with lox. read more

A welcome addition to Belmont. Before Belle there was no coffee shop or casual breakfast / lunch spot - this fills that requirement! Inside is bright and airy with seating for about twenty, plus they have an outdoor space that doubles capacity. All your standard coffee beverages are available, along with a very vegetarian friendly casual breakfast and lunch menu. Counter order with friendly service. The coffee beverages and pastries we ordered were all great. Prices were reasonable and street parking was easy at that time of day. Definitely recommended! read more

Charlottesville's simple and elegant healthy breakfast. Try the American breakfast or the Cubano for lunch. Beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. read more

We had the number #2 BEC and the #3 avocado egg sandwiches, and a cold brew coffee and a drip coffee. The sandwiches were good - especially the bread which they make in-house. The size was almost too big but tasty - at least 3 eggs in each sandwich. The coffee was good too but wish they had an espresso machine! There was ample outdoor seating with some umbrellas. We were able to sit outdoors with our small dog. Next time I would try the avocado toast or a sandwich and one of their pastries. read more

Met up for breakfast with a friend and tried their coffee, english muffin, and bagel with homemade cream cheese. Everything was delicious, but especially the english muffin! Relaxed vibe inside with plenty of seating. Only downside is parking is atrociously difficult with a teeny tiny lot. read more

The staff members are lovely, and the environment is great for eating outside. And Belle's fried artichoke sandwich was a revelation! I've become obsessed. read more

Fresh, friendly and fun. The sandwiches are delicious and everyone was so friendly. Love the outdoor seating and the area shops too. read more

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We live in Richmond, but go here whenever we come to Charlottesville. The sandwiches are soooo fresh and delicious! And the outside seating is great! read more

Trust me - you need the prosciutto scone! It's biscuit-y and has so much flavor! Went two mornings in a row just for this! Lovely, large donuts. Very inexpensive. Great drip coffee! read more

Belle is awesome. Great bread. They're sandwiches are excellent, both for lunch and dinner.

Update- Changed to 3 stars, as we were offered a genuine apology from the owner. If you want to have a nasty message written about you to describe what table to deliver your food, this place is for you. Despite the very nice aesthetic, good food, and outdoor seating, the front staff is incredibly unprofessional and rude. Despite their demeanor, our group chocked it up to being very busy, which was understandable. We placed our order and found a table outdoors. However, when our food was delivered to our table, our receipt described one person in our group as "the little bitc* in the red crop top and purple shorts" as the person to deliver the food to. Amazingly, the server set this receipt down directly in front of us in full view. We were shocked, as there was not any sort of confrontation or atypical interaction with the woman taking our order. Upon talking about this with the employee who wrote the message, she simply said "okay" and walked away. For a business with a photo of "Rosie the Riveter" on the wall, they surely do not know how to respect other women. We were incredibly disappointed, as the food was great and this place was only a short walk from where we were staying; however, we would never return. read more

belle brunch i was skeptical because this place took a while to figure out what there vibe was. weird hours, no espresso machine, etc. but when you hit them while their open, it's a gem! French toast, breakfast sandwiches, donuts are all sooo yummy. once a month (i think) they open on Friday nights for music and happy hour with a food truck and that is lovely too! a bit pricey but worth the trip. read more

Just stopped in to find they no longer have espresso. Drip coffee only. They are focusing more on the food side of the business now according to the person at the counter. I'm just a bit disappointed. read more

Delicious brunch! The breakfast sandwiches are out of this world, and the setting of the outside patio/garden couldn't be more perfect. A high recommend! read more

The Lemon Lavender donut was yeasty, subtle, and one of the best donuts I've ever had. It's not overpowering and has a nice, crisp bite. The glazed donut also surprised me at how a simple recipe can be reinvented over and over. This had an amazing crisp bite with the remnants of sourdough, I believe. Fantastic! read more

My sandwich #6 was excellent. The English muffin was unbelievably delicious, light and fluffy. My husband was not as pleased with his biscuit and gravy special. He said the biscuit was dry and the gravy thinner and blander than he likes. He prefers it very peppery. The cinnamon roll we shared was really good. My coffee was OK, sort of bitter. We will go back because there were other sandwiches we want to try. read more

The bread here is amazing. Better than pretty much any other bakery I've been to. The sourdough, the focaccia, the bagels, all are incredible. This place is legit. read more

Went there to hear a local indie artist and her group. Music was great, atmosphere out on the deck was nice. Drinks were cold. All in all a good visit. read more

I came to try the cinnamon rolls, which are very delicious. Lots of flavor, not just sweetness. The woman running the front is very nice and friendly and the place was bustling, so it must be pretty popular. read more

Passing through the Charlottesville area I stayed nearby and needed something for breakfast. While the menu looked terrific, we needed a quick bite. The scones and doughnuts were dynamite and a cup of delicious coffee was the perfect start to the next leg of the trip. read more