Excellent coffee and tea in downtown Charlottesville. The quality of the coffee beans paired with…read moreartfully crafted espresso drinks is probably the best in the city. The baristas are excellent at making coffee, friendly, and the seasonal drinks are creative. They have a cardamom syrup that's delicious in lattes. The shop itself is very cute, with a handful of tables and stools at the counter. There's a couple of tables outside too. I wouldn't recommend trying to get work done here during a busy time since it's not a huge space.

We decided to explore Downtown Charlottesville this past Saturday afternoon while we were on a…read morequick weekend getaway. As usual, I'm looking for the best coffee roaster to go to, and Lone Light Coffee was on the top of my list in this area. The coffee shop is on the smaller side, but it was warm and comfortable. The baristas were nice and three of them gave me their input on which single origin I should choose for my pour-over. POUR-OVER - MKT Price +6.50 for Mohammed Aba Nura - Ethiopia (tasting notes: Strawberry, white chocolate, hazelnut) I wanted the craziest tasting option they had, and they recommended this one since it's pretty popular and well-liked among customers. However, one of the barista said he didn't really like it himself. I figured I should still try it. The sips I had while it was still warm was pretty juicy and sweet, but I really didn't like the notes once it cooled down (about 20 minutes later), which tasted sour and off-putting. I should have listened to that one barista and went with a different single origin option. Overall, good roaster -- just unfortunate that I tried something that wasn't for me. The baristas seem knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. I would love to come back next time and try another single origin offering.

Americano coffee was great! Decaf Latte wonderful!…read more We topped it with yummy croissant , moist pumpkin muffin and a delicious scone! It was a wonderful way to start the morning !

Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters has so many different coffee variations, from so many different…read morecountries! This was truly one of the best Americanos I've ever had. They have a very small selection of food items, so if you are very hungry, I would recommend getting food prior, but then coming to get your coffee here! Lots of spaces for a self work/study as well and the parking lot is right out front! Quick service and focused ambiance.

Stopped in here briefly while visiting Charlottesville in June. We ordered a coffee and sat outside…read moreto wait for the shops to open and enjoy the beautiful morning. There are plenty of seating options inside and a few tables outside. Ordering was easy and the baristas behind the counter were very pleasant. I love when barista's take the time and care to create beautiful designs in the foam, as you can see from the photo. All in all, it was a good experience and the coffee was tasty. Highly recommend!

Friendly service. Good location and nice vibe. Maple Latte was terrific!!…read moreBaked goods looked good although I didn't try.

A local recommended that I check out MarieBette Cafe for an afternoon pick me up and I am so glad…read morethat we decided to visit! This cute little European inspired coffee shop makes a MEAN peach matcha made with a housemade syrup from locally-picked peaches. Honestly, it doesn't get any better than that! We were also on the search for their famous pretzel croissant but unfortunately it was sold out (and usually sells out earlier in the day). We will definitely have to come back again to try.

I ended up here mainly because Cou Cou Rachou is closed on Monday. This place was quite crowded (on…read morea holiday morning) and was struggling to keep items in stock, running out of cookies while I was there and having issues with their oven as well. I ended up getting a brioche with a chocolate hazelnut filling, which delivered amply on texture, though the amount of hazelnut was quite small. An unsweetened iced tea was a good compliment to the sweet bread. Their cooked food menu was modest and didn't have much for me, and they were struggling to get it out anyway. It's a nice space, and there is certainly some quality in the baked goods, but I came out thinking that if my usual spot right up the road was open, I wouldn't even think of coming here.

I was impressed by this tiny coffee shop! Though many other coffee shops around it had many more…read morereviews, I took a chance and stopped in for a morning pick-me-up on my way to Richmond. I asked the cashier what he recommended and the barista (Madison) chimed in when she heard us talking about how a lot of hazelnut syrups have a weird nutty aftertaste. I told her "dealer's choice" and she made me the yummiest oat milk latte with I believe two pumps honey and one pump hazelnut, which was the perfect balance for my coffee to not have that weird nutty aftertaste. The place was bustling with people when I went, so I'm not sure why they don't have many reviews (perhaps they recently opened?). Either way, they have experienced baristas, friendly service, and high quality coffee.

Great coffee shop! The staff is nice and the coffee is of high quality. The quiet atmosphere allows…read morefor people to work and chat

Came here to reward myself after moving my stuff. All I can say is that I am glad I came. The…read moreatmosphere here is very relaxed and the coffee is also very good. I ordered a hibiscus iced tea with a cookie witha fruit filling. My friend ordered a latte. The drinks were both beyond our expectations (the lattee had a nice aromatic flavor and thr tea was really refreshing). The cookie also was delicious. I would highly recommend coming here.

Positives: one of our coffee drinks was good. The place is cute and inviting with plenty of places…read moreto sit inside and outside. They have freshly roasted beans and a lot of options Cons: The employee with the septum piercing and glasses was uninviting. He loudly said "God Damn It" when he was making a drink and spilled something. Then he made the drink wrong and said "damn it" again when the place was completely silent for all to hear. It was uncomfortable and unwelcoming. Also, my latte was gross - the espresso tasted burnt. I'm wondering if the decaf in mine was the problem because the other drink we ordered had full caf and tasted amazing.

Beautiful location! Iced sugar free decaf latte almost had a marshmallow aftertaste that was…read moreincredible. You can tell it's freshly roasted with great flavor. Service was prompt too!

Cute location with outdoor courtyard and walking trail…read more Yummy coffee and matchas. NeXT to wool factory

not sure if it was because i was hungry but that burrito really cured my morning "sickness". so did…read morethe coffee. i ordered the daybreak burrito which comes with scrambled egg, spicy sausage, cholula hot sauce, queso blanco, and cilantro. very nice texture and a great combo with everything between. the egg and the queso helped balance the spice from the sausage and hot sauce. i added more hot sauce that you can grab from the counter at pick up just because and it HITS. this was my first time here about a month ago (end of january), and i was asking for recommendation for coffee. the cashier sounded unconfident but she suggested the white chocolate coffee/mocha?? i forgot. i just needed coffee and it did its job. sweetness was perfect and ice ratio too. didn't ask to alternate anything, although next time i'll ask for almond or soy milk because dairy + more dairy didn't help with the bubble guts. plenty of seating and very nice decor. it was almost vintage/modern ish. felt nostalgic in a way. will be coming back my next UVA visit.

Green Berrys is a nice coffee shop with good variety! We came in on a Saturday and sat inside,…read morestaff was very nice. We got the iced pumpkin pie latte which was very yummy. The food was just okay. Not a lot of seasoning and the burrito size is SMALL. We paid $40 for breakfast which feels kinda pricey for what we got. Overall- good spot for coffee with some room for improvements.

I wanted to find a coffee place on my way through Charlottesville and saw this place had good…read morereviews. It's in the same building as Feast, right across from it. Super cute, they're open until 4pm on Sundays which is nice. They have a lot more space than I thought too, there's seating outside the place and outdoors as well, inside on the first floor and there's a second floor which is neat. They have merchandise and clothing in the front of the store too that's cute. I did a large iced vanilla brown sugar latte with oatmilk which was so good. It seemed a bit on the expensive side compared to other cafes, total came out to almost $10, but that's probably average in Charlottesville. Overall, cute cafe and had good iced coffee! I'd definitely come back here.

I have visited Give & Take twice now. They expanded since my first visit last summer into a larger…read morespace within Main Street Market. It was bopping this time around, but they handled the line efficiently. They did me a favor and portioned out 10 cups of their hazelnut biscotti tea, which I gave to my mom for Mother's Day. She was soooo thrilled. I also ordered a cinnamon toast crunch latte (iced) and it was tasty. Last year, I had a superberry latte and that was next level.

Their cakes really are top notch, especially their seasonal. I could live off the chocolate…read morepraline. Their bread is also great as is their granola; too bad the granola becomes a bit too pricey if you want them to mail it, though it's nice they have that option. Just a premier bakery worthy of the Charlottesville food scene.

Albemarle Bakery is home to a bountiful selection of tasty treats. I've been twice so far, and…read moreservice has been friendly and prompt, even when it's busy. I've had several different items including cookies and cakes from them, but my favorite would have to be the macaron - sooo good.