If I could give it 6 stars I would... it's literally a HIDDEN gem! Even though I followed google…read moremaps... it led to an empty street (so I'm going to post the beautiful courtyard where it's tucked away - it's a left turn from the Main Street in downtown going towards Mudhouse coffee) After I took my first bite... I was like... why wasn't there a line out the door and around the street... then I started getting a little mad that this man wasn't receding the hype that he should be getting! Where is Keith Lee when you need him. La Bodega might the greatest $5 sandwich I've ever had... simple ham and cheese on a crisp focaccia... but Oh the ingredients are so fresh! The Wichburger is 2 patty American Wagyu smash burger on a potato bun with a special sweet sauce... nothing fancy... but it all perfectly comes together! Please don't let this place suffer because it's tucked away... bring your cousins, enemies and hamsters ... just come! Can't wait to try every single sandwich on the menu! The chef is an artist!

We arrived around noon on a Monday in early August. The counter-service restaurant is located in…read morethe Downtown Mall across from the (back end) of the CODE building. Parking can be tricky. We were not able to find any available street parking. We ended up parking in the Staples lot off Ridge McIntire Road and walking the short distance. The name of the restaurant is in small writing on the door so keep your eyes peeled. The inside is basically a counter with a small kiosk where you place your order. Behind the counter is the kitchen. There is no interaction with the staff which is a bit impersonal. We were in and out of there in no more than 5 minutes. There is no seating inside but there is a common courtyard outside with some tables. We took our order to a nearby winery that allows outside food. Win, win - beautiful day, wine and yummy sandwich. We ordered the Turkey No Wolf to split and a package of potato chips. It was the perfect size for us. The sandwich had plenty of inside goodies, and the bread was delicious. Definitely recommend!

Always a solid stop for breakfast or lunch, as I stopped here twice over an extended weekend…read morepassing through CVille. Grabbed a bacon, egg, cheese, mango habanero burrito which was great and the Fresh Prince and cup of chili for lunch another day. The chili here is pretty good, although it was barely warm. Will keep stopping by for good quality sandwiches when I can.

Went to Belair market for a sandwich.i have been going for years and i almost always get the same…read moresandwich. The Yogaville sandwich is my go to sandwich. It's a "vegetarian " sandwich. I am not a vegetarian. I like to order the sandwich with special instructions. I drop the tomato and i add bacon. I also add extra herb mayo. It's always fantastic and today i took it to go. I love Belair market sandwiches.

My girlfriends and I came here for lunch and had a lovely seasonal grilled cheese. All the cheeses…read morepaired together so well and tasted delicious. I also really enjoyed my Turmeric Ginger Detox Tea - so light and refreshing. There is plenty of seating and the food comes out quickly! Great lunch spot!

I came here for lunch with one of my friends and I got The Favorite which was chicken cutlet,…read morearugula, tomato basil spread, and arugula on toasted ciabatta. It was delicious!! I love this place because there's a decent amount of seating inside and outside, and there's other little stores in the building that make its quirky.

This is the most amazing food! So down to earth, yet sophisticated food. The Notorious PIG is not…read moreto be missed! Their soups are again, delicious and elevated above many restaurants in the area. Staff are friendly and courteous. As a former Seattleite, I consider myself to be a serious coffee critic, and lover. They know how to make a wicked latte! Some of the best in Charlottesville. My only critique is that I wish they still had inside seating, too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer. But that doesn't stop me from getting my food to go and making a mess of myself on the way home. LOL!

What do I love most about Ivy Provision's? That they remind me of home in Virginia Beach decades…read moreago when TASTE Unlimited first opened. Better yet I respect the overall operation after a single visit and know they have their act together. Ivy Provisions is located just outside UVA grounds make it very convenient for this HOO Dad to check out the first time. Of course I looked at their reviews, menu and photos of sandwiches to properly vet. I was astonished and made this a must stop. I caught them at a good time on a weekday before close and better yet knew they were featuring lobster rolls on the Ivy Provisions Instagram feed. Parking was easy in their own lot. The non commercialized building was a welcome site. This is the one and only Ivy Provisions. Grab a bag of chips, salad or treat with a bottle drink as you head to the counter of Ivy's cozy space. The young gentleman was friendly and efficient with answering a few questions. My wife ordered the Gobbfather which is a Turkey Melt on white. I ordered the lobster roll special. Seating is all outdoors on the patio. Food orders are prepared and sent out in a bag through the window, you will find utensils and napkins in this location. The area was clean. The restroom is gender neutral and was also clean with proper supplies. My wife enjoyed her turkey melt and found it so big she could not finish. My lobster roll I had no problem dusting off. It was a beautiful roll with fresh Maine lobster and soft roll. Total home run. Find me back at Ivy Provisions the next time in Charlottesville. A full 5 stars and job well done all around.

This is our favorite place to be on a nice day and spend sometime relaxing at one of their outdoor…read moretables. We usually get their big board (charcuterie) and pair it with one of their wines. Never been disappointed by the food quality or amazing service. Has been and will continue to be our favorite place in Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.

Tried Tilman's last year once outside and once inside. Enjoyed both visits. They offer a very nice…read moreselection of fine wines, cheeses, soups and sandwiches. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I especially liked their gazpacho and baguettes. Its a very nice continental wine bar on the East End of The Historic Downtown Mall toward the Ting Pavillion. I recommend it for a nice casual wine bar experience.

They don't have them every day, but I am their chicken pesto panini's number one fan. Chicken,…read morepesto, arugula, cheese (Swiss? Provolone?), a hit of balsamic...perfection. Crunchy sourdough with gorgeous grill marks every time. It scratches up the roof of your mouth, but it's worth it. Panini + chips for like $8. You can get custom deli-style sandwiches too. Deli closes around 2:00 and once they run out of paninis they don't make more that day, so plan accordingly.

Went there to get a few items since we were staying in an Airbnb nearby. Nice little store in a…read morevery convenient location with a good assortment of items and friendly staff!

Quick bite in a nice tiny shop tucked away off the main drag. A little seating nook for maybe 12…read morepeople, tops. Cozy. Delicious, super-stuffed, substantial sammie on truly the tastiest, softest bread. Onion rye? Yes please! Patient front of the store staff waited as we got our complicated order together and got it out to us posthaste. Was not an inexpensive lunch but honestly each sandwich could have fed two less hungry people. Great stop for a yummy. filling lunch.

I'm a sucker for an Italian sandwich so anytime I travel, I look for one! So many people…read morerecommended Take it Away in Charlottesville so I had to stop by! It's a small, family owned shop with your classic sandwich options and a few specials. One of their specials of the day spoke to me - salami, fresh hot peppers, their house dressing, provolone, all piled high on fresh sourdough - YUM! This combo worked amazingly well together from the salty salami to the hot peppers. Also, get an extra side of the house dressing which is a mix of Mayo, mustard, and spices. I could have bathed my sandwich in this sauce!

This is the best Italian sub in the entire town. No questions about it. A true masterpiece…read more Junes hot crackers are one of the simplest yet creative side snacks I have seen at any restaurant. Never would have thought I'd be ordering saltines before but here I am. The ambience of the place is an old school Irish pub that's kind of a lost treasure nowadays. If you ever have the pleasure of visiting this place when there's live music you are in for a treat. The beer is cheap, the people are kind, and the food is great. Must try.

Such a different vibe between daytime and night. My husband and I stopped in around 230pm, and it…read morewas fairly dead. We joked that it was the most un-Irish Irish pub. People were very nice, but it just felt like any other dive bar. Then after a day of pub crawling we went back around 9pm - and it was hopping! Live band was great, and the Korey Hunt from Luke Combs' band got up to play for awhile. It's definitely a spot we'll come back to whenever we're in town.

It has been almost a decade since I have been to this place…read more I have lots of great memories at this establishment. That being said the sandwich I got was just OKAY. It was nothing special or bad. Just not notable. I may have messed up and should have tried something else. But for the price you pay for a sub here you'd expect just a slightly higher quality. I won't bag (pun intended) on this too much as I believe in this place. If I ever get another chance to have off in the middle of the day to come to this place during its operating hours I would give it another shot. Not rushing to come again though.

A group of us chose this restaurant for lunch. We all ordered something different to share…read more Everyone concluded that the meal and service did not live up to the upscale prices. No matter what sandwich we tried, they were neither tasty or fresh. Lettuce and tomatoes were stale. Service was slow and management did not seem the least bit concerned about customer service. One indication of their idea of customer service is there is only one unkempt bathroom. Rather than returning to this place, dining at Subway would result in a better meal, service and ambience.

I really like these Markets. This one has many pluses. It is in my daughter's neighborhood. it is…read morean Exxon (I can use my Exxon-Mobile rewards and app. The Market has their own app and loyalty program. And it is a superior convenience store,

I can't believe I'm writing a review about food from a gas station however I have been to Royal…read moreFarms. While I'll refrain from doing a direct comparison I will say what you get with The Market at Preston (or any of their other locations I suspect) is amazing fried chicken worth the trip to the pump. I ordered ahead and got a 4 piece meal, perhaps 4 pieces were too many because I ended up saving some of it for lunch the next day, however it only meant I got two chances to enjoy the crispy, but not super battered, chicken not just once but twice. I was really impressed with the Mac and Cheese. Not many places do the side well, often it's goopy school cafeteria fare but their Mac and Cheese was rich and creamy. The Potato Wedges were spiced very nicely, perhaps better than KFC. What else can I say? If you are driving through C'ville perhaps make your next pit stop at The Market.