pros: It's local. It's fresh and clean. Feast is one of the mom and pop shops in this tiny shopping center, and everything looks tasty and pretty. cons: Other reviewers are right; it's expensive. Here's an example: My friend loves a dip they have. She kept going back for it until she read the ingredients and realized it was just pesto and cream cheese. Should pesto and cream cheese cost $8? She and I both say no. overall: It comes down to how you feel about the following ratio: quantity over quality. I like mine relatively high, but be prepared for the opposite at Feast. read more

Lots of good stuff to try, decent cheese/meat selection. The calabrese soppressata is delicious but a tad expensive. But everything here is marked up a lot. Could be more cheeses and the two that I tried weren't worth what they cost. Might come back to try a sandwich read more

Stopped in for lunch. Sandwiches, soups, salads and big veggie bowls. Lots of fresh and healthy ingredients and a really nicely balanced menu of options. I had a chicken salad sammich. It was technically a melt but not much meltage going on. The breast though was perfect and toasty, and overall the sandwich was great. She had a quinoa bowl and added bacon. Not even considering the bacon it had sooo many different flavors and ingredients it seemed like a hodgepodge but somehow it was still enjoyable. Prices are a bit higher than most places, but the ingredients are fresh, local and healthy. Staff is also very nice. read more

Feast - Chicken salad sandwich. Really good. - Grocery Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I really enjoyed Feast. The experience was a tad overwhelming for a newbie and I guess that's why I'm deducting a star. If I hadn't been with a friend who knew the drill, I would have struggled a bit to know the process. I ordered a chicken panini after feeling staggered by the number of choices. What sold me on my choice as the fig jam on the sandwich. It did not disappoint! The sandwich was warm and so good with the fig jam. My friend explained that we could try the samples in the rest of the store while we waited for our food, and that was a great experience! Feast had out probably 6-8 different samples and it was so fun to go around trying them. I had a great time at Feast overall and will definitely return. The "daily trio" looked like a good option for being able to try multiple things! read more

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Awesome little specialty market. Nice selection of cheeses and other specialty items (spreads, olives, oils, crackers, candies, etc). VERY pricey though. read more

Feast - Grocery Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

As a grocery store: obviously in the higher price range, but they care so much about food there. Great for a special occasion. Buy local! Shop here! For lunch, they have a great selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups, fresh ingredients, inventive flavor combinations---I love having lunch here. The white bean salad is wild. Get that. read more

Superb sandwiches! Not a better lunch spot in town. I got the chicken salad and it was incredible. Great service too

I'm in love with this place. Delicious meals and a cute, laid-back atmosphere. It's a bit expensive, but well worth the price for the quality. There is so much delicious cheese, chocolate, and baked goods in their store though, just close your eyes and get out of there. Or buy it all, I'm sure it's worth it! I've eaten here a few times for lunch and I've never been disappointed. So many unique and delicious sandwiches to choose from, it's a bit intimidating, but you can't go wrong. Turkey, brie, and cranberry panini or the Rosemary ham and goat cheese (grilled sandwich) are my favorites. I'd highly recommend for lunch. Oh and there are fresh juices as well. Yum. read more

I went to Feast to grab a quick "to go" sandwich and was pleasantly surprised with a fantastic little deli. The moment you walk in the door, you smell "fresh". Everything is clean, inviting and yummy looking. The staff is quick, friendly, and helpful. The menu was a great mix of salads, soups, and sandwiches, with a nice selection of vegetarian options. I ordered the pimento on focaccia bread ($6), and when I got my sandwich, I was not disappointed. It was fresh, delicious, and filling. Well worth a stop! read more

Holy delicious sandwich! Super yummy lunch menu + awesome specialty "grocery" located in the Main Street Market. The sandwiches are made with Albemarle Baking Co bread, and all the ingredients can be bought on site. Great weekend spot! Try: The Grilled Cheese with roasted tomatoes AND sweet onion spread. read more

I feel like I'm stating the obvious, but it's worth repeating. Feast! is awesome. I feel good about what I'm eating, knowing that it's prepared fresh with local ingredients. the cost is the equivalent of Panera, if not cheaper, and so much tastier. I tried a falafel pita special today and it was truly one of the best I've ever had. Additionally, they always have plenty of seating in a clean area. I travel through Cville frequently for work and I often set up my laptop for a little while. FYI: the artisan ice cream sandwiches in front of the order window are a little pricey, but sooooo good. Completely worth the $4.95. You'll never want them from the grocery store again. read more

This place is a gem! My friend and I recently visited the area for a long weekend, and happened upon Feast. In the two days we were in town, we went there 3 times for snacks, and two meals. Local and gourmet food, great service, and enticing selections. We loved it!!!! read more

Yum. Perfect fall food for a still warm, sunny October lunch right outside on the patio. I like the set-up of the store, where as soon as you walk in, you place your order for a sandwich, soup, or salad, and then you can mill around and eat olive oil-soaked bread slices or chocolate chevre. I ordered a cup of the cream of summer squash and the house salad: the soup was delicious and filling, though it left some kind of bitter aftertaste and could have used an extra splash of salt. The salad came with the tiniest dollop of hummus that I ever did see, but at least there was plenty of green on my plate for once. Did not get a chance to buy anything else in the store, but Feast is conveniently located next to other good restaurants, like Orzo and Zinc. read more

This place is awesome. You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. Had the pimento cheese. Will be back for sure.

After a morning spent in the car coming from DC down for a wedding, we were starved. It was around 2pm and naturally we consulted yelp so we could go straight to food. Feast had great reviews, it was decided that is where we would go for our late lunch. BEST GTD (game time decision) LUNCH EVER! This place is just delightful! Even at 2pm the place was still very crowded. Make sure you take note of that! However, there was plenty of indoor and outdoor space for eating. Not to mention there is a full market next door (butcher, florist, seafood, etc.). They also offer a selection of free samples throughout the store. While we waited in line we took turns trying various cheese and jams (it was just what we needed to take the hanger edge off). On to the food, I had a Chicken, Cheddar & Fig Panini. It was amazing. I love figs and this was such a treat! It was a bit on the small side from what I remember (ok, perhaps I was just starved), but the flavors were a perfect combination of sweet and savory. I had a side of the white bean salad, which was also great. I loved the capers in the white bean salad, that was a nice touch. Overall, it was extremely refreshing on a hot afternoon! I was also able to try the Prosciutto & Mozzarella sandwich. It felt even smaller than my sandwich (again, maybe my hunger levels was skewing my brain proportions...). With that I was able to sample the gazpacho. YES. SO GOOD. Get the bowl, it won't let you down. The portion was perfect if you plan on giving out tastes to friends. Although I am almost never in Charlottesville, this spot is a winner in my mind and I hope to swing by if I make it back down there! read more

Had lunch here and picked up some of their smoked trout spread (OMG! NOM). Generous portions, superb, quality ingredients. The only downside is that this is 2.5 hours from my house. I would honestly eat here everyday. read more

I visited Feast on a road trip to Charlottesville with friends and boy am I glad we did! This is exactly the kind of place that every town needs. It's half restaurant with amazing sandwiches, soups, and salads, and half specialty grocery store. The grocery had meats, cheeses, spreads, chocolates, and Virginia themed gift baskets, with all local food goods. I had the Turkey, Cranberry, and Brie panini and my friends had the Prosciutto Mozzarella, The Local, and the Margherita. Everyone loved their food! My turkey sandwich was like the best of Thanksgiving pressed into a warm, cheesy, panini- I'm drooling just thinking about it! They also have some interesting bottled drinks. I had one of the strongest ginger ales I have ever tasted- not sure how I felt about it. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and I would definitely go back next time I'm in town! read more

Feast - Turkey, cranberry, brie panini- sooooo good!!! - Grocery Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Yes, this place is pricey, but it's a foodie's dream. The cheese case is overwhelming with options but the folks behind the counter are a wealth of info. Feel free to ask them questions -- I know I did! -- and they'll help guide you towards a great cheese or meat. If you're unsure whether you'll like an item, gently ask for a taste. I wasn't sure if I'd like the pate, but after a small bite - it was stellar. Their refrigerated case has prepared foods, and I highly recommend the white bean salad. While I haven't gotten a chance to try their sandwiches, it's next on the list. read more

Feast - Grocery Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

A nice place to go for a quick lunch. I really appreciated all the free samples around the grocery store as we were waiting too! I wish I could have bought some of their cheeses (which were amazing), but unfortunately that wouldn't have been the best idea before a ten hour drive home... For lunch I ordered the chicken, cheddar, and fig panini---it was tasty and I especially enjoyed the fig spread. I do wish the chicken had been normal grilled chicken (instead of deli meat style) and the portion size seemed small for $9. My husband ordered the falafel and really enjoyed it as well. We tried both the pickles (zesty) and white bean salad (ok, but bland) as sides. I really like their emphasis on seasonal, local, and high quality ingredients here. read more

Simply put - delicious. I ordered a panini and the quinoa salad to go. Both were excellent. Whoever put together the menu knows that they are doing. The combination of flavors was impressive. In fact, I'm already planning my return. The sooner the better. You can taste the quality of ingredients in their food. The service here is really friendly and creates an incredibly inviting atmosphere. What a great place to stop by for a quick lunch! They also appeared to have a great selection of gourmet items (meats, cheeses, etc), wines, and beers. There is also an open area to eat-in if you don't want to take your order to go. It's a little higher on the price spectrum, but it is well worth it. I think this place also deserves kudos for the amount of dedicated parking available for a place located in the heart of downtown C'ville. read more

What a great lunch spot! Local ingredients, tasty menu, fresh flavors. Feast is also a store, which offers local foods and snacks--I recommend browsing after you order at the counter and finding some good chocolate or salsa samples! Seating is available in the Main Street Market. Quick, casual, wholesome, and satisfying. Feast also offers amazing catering spreads. Several organizations I have been a part of have done sandwich spreads and cheese platters from Feast, and they are always a hit. read more

Picked up 2 small sandwiches and 2 small cookies for $27.00. The tuna sandwich had an overpowering fishy smell and fishy taste. I heard this restaurant has a great reputation, but not only was the sandwich not great, the teeny tiny side of bean salad was tasteless, except for the capers. I like capers, but they don't work for me in a cold bean salad. And the chocolate chip cookie was overly sweet. I wrote to the restaurant 2 days ago to give them a heads-up about their tuna, I never heard back. Hence this negative review. BTW...brought home half the tuna sandwich, gave it to my daughter, didn't say a thing. One bite was enough for her...too fishy to eat and into the trash. read more

Maybe my favorite place in town right now. It's part of the best market in town. They've got great local produce, a selection of local farm eggs, a great meat and cheese area and some other cool stuff. Aside from that, they serve my favorite group of sandwiches in town. The Chicken Salad (Polyface) is outstanding. A special with Italian meats, mozzarella, and greens was also great. Their vegetarian sandwich (the local I think) was still good but not on the same level as the other two I've had. This place isn't cheap but you never feel like you are paying more than what your selection is worth. read more

Feast is great for perusing and snacking and they have great cheese and salumi offerings. They are locally-focused and offer delicious samples throughout the day. I go in for the Mediterranean tuna salad often. The only downside is the price. I went in to get some cheese and crackers for a cocktail party and left having paid $30.00. The crackers alone were $11.00. That said, I told myself that I had sampled those crackers so often that I was just now paying for them. : ) read more

Love grabbing lunch at Feast - especially their Turkey, Brie and Cranberry Panini (mmm...tastes like Thanksgiving). They've got great sandwiches and salads, and the mini market inside has a great selection of gourmet items. Although $8-9 is a little more than I would tend to pay for a sandwich of their typical size, I always leave feeling full. Great selection of wines as well for those days when you can afford to kick back and enjoy lunchtime. Seating can get a little tight during their busy lunchtimes. The parking lot outside is pretty small and can get cramped (if there are spaces available at all). The only thing I have to complain about at Feast is their side dishes. I am consistently disappointed with them - the fresh fruit salad doesn't taste very fresh and doesn't have a great selection and the Romesco Roasted Potatoes were room-temperature and starchy. I wish the sandwich came with chips or something instead, since the side is always my least favorite part of the meal. Overall, would definitely recommend! read more

I usually don't take time to write reviews, but I just had to say how impressed I was when I called down to make a delivery to the UVA Medical Center. My nephew (brother's son) was having a complex emergency surgery unexpectedly. My brother and his wife were staying in a nearby hotel since they live about 3 hours away and due to all the stress and worry they were not eating well. I wanted to send them a healthy gift basket full of dips, olives, meats and cheese, dried fruit, nuts, wine, etc. that they could keep in their hotel fridge and eat while taking breaks from the hospital room. Erin took my information (I live in MN) and quickly crafted a beautiful gift basket full of everything I asked for. Thankfully, since I called early on Tuesday morning, it was delivered to the hospital late that afternoon. Thank you to Erin and your team for surprising my family with amazing, delicious, high quality food. They even included plates, disposable silverware, and napkins which was perfect for the hotel situation. Highly recommend! read more

Visited Feast today and was NOT disappointed! The turkey, brie, cranberry melt was yumm-O!! We also had tomato, kale, coconut soup which I was leery of at first but truly enjoyed! The staff was so friendly and helpful - one guy actually spent quite a bit of time telling us abt cool places we should check out in Charlottesville while visiting! I can see this being a super hotspot for vegetarians and wish we had a place like this close by us in Chicago! Overall awesome experience - we even picked up snacks to enjoy later at the free concert we attended! 5 stars!! read more

Feast - Turkey, Brie, and cranberry panini and the special of the day - the Spain sandwich! Delish! - Grocery Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I tried their Pho-French dip sandwich yesterday and it was absolutely perfect. I don't usually get excited about sandwiches, but this one is totally awesome. read more

Feast has great, fresh sandwiches and salads with local ingredients. It's a nice place to grab a quick lunch with people from out of town, but the limited seating makes it a difficult place to sit for a long meal. I've eaten my way through most or the menu and have never regretted a dish--get the bean salad as a side and the Russian iced tea to drink. Feast only lost the last star in its grocery selection. It's got a beautifully curated selection of cheeses, spreads, jams, and some limited vegetables but the prices are really high. They make great gift baskets so it's worth an occasional splurge buts not worth it for the everyday. read more

Feast is a great specialty store to peruse and pick up something you didn't know you needed--fun cheese, little baggies of nuts or chocolate, interestingly flavored jam, etc. It's great for getting a taste of Charlottesville to share with family or friends. There are always tons of free samples (which I admittedly go for every single time). They also have a cafe, only open for lunch, with sandwiches, salads, bowls, etc. I've had a few sandwiches, including the turkey/cranberry/brie today, which are tasty. They come with nutritious sides like fruit salad or roasted cauliflower. The size of the meal is perfect for lunch, though I do think it is somewhat overpriced. In general, Feast is not somewhere you should go if you're on a budget. The employees are exceedingly nice and also knowledgeable about the products. I always look forward to a visit. read more

It's hard to beat Feast. Great sandwiches. Dips, spreads, and the other prepared foods are excellent. Wonderful selection of meats and cheeses. Nice emphasis on local products. But let's be honest. At the end of the day, it's about the snacks they put out and the judgement-free vibe when you hammer your 5th piece of cheese or 3rd helping of whatever spread they have out. read more

The food is absolutely incredible, hands down best salads and sandwiches on W Main. The pick-up was slightly obnoxious. They send you a text that you specifically have to reply to even though the website says otherwise. My boyfriend went to pick up my food (an hour after we ordered it) and the lady he called from the curbside said she would alert the kitchen staff.....so it wasn't already made well after we were supposed to pick it up? She then said that I needed and I only needed to reply to a text that I got for the order versus him calling as if there were a line of people knowing my order and not common last name ready to take my food. I totally understand that everyone is working out the kinks with curbside pickup during COVID but it was super disruptive during a zoom meeting and really unnecessary. With that being said, it is worth going back for my favorite kale salad, maybe just clean up the pick up process? read more

This local food showcase is a jack of all trades. Great for lunch. Turkey, brie, and cranberry sandwich is great, and they have a nice selection of grab-and-go sides. Also a smart spot to pick up an edible gift (the best kind!) for your special someone: cheese, jams, oils, wine. Stop by and leave time to make a round. read more

Consistently proves to be worthy of the title as my favorite quick place to grab lunch in Charlottesville. It's in a unique building behind Orzo and has an indoor market feel. Given that its primarily a small, high end food market, Feast! has an array of cheese, meats, olives, olive oil, and cold ready-to-eat food. If you're looking for high quality ingredients this is a great little market to utilize. But why you're probably there is to grab lunch. They have a food counter where the line can get a little long during the lunch rush but never is too long of a wait. Theres an expansive menu on the wall that has seasonal, daily specials. Their salads look great, but their panini are what I always get. I highly recommend their Ham, Goat Cheese, & Plum chutney panino (the single form of panini for those uninitiated into the secret world of panini fans). Also, I absolutely 100% endorse their VA ham biscuits. It is 8 mini sweet potato biscuits with ham and a dollop of delicious local chutney. I'd get a platter of these for a meal if that wasn't so ridiculous, they're that good! All in all, for such a pleasant atmosphere and high quality ingredients, it's a pretty reasonably priced at less than $10 per entree, so after you split the VA ham biscuits (which I know you will after my rave review of them) lunch for 2 is less than $30! read more

This is a fantastic little deli shop in a unique market. We could not believe the amount of yummy samples around the store, from some chocolate spread and high-end marshmallows, to olive oils and cheese-jams... and had so much fun browsing we almost forgot that we were there to grab lunch! I decided to stick to an easy order and just got the ham, goat cheese, and plum sandwich. It was obviously hand-crafted, small-batch, perfectly assembled, gloriously toasted... and tasted phenomenal. I adored every bite. My husband's sandwich was some sort of Italian thing, I didn't pay much attention because I was so enthralled with mine. His was smallish and nothing remarkable, which is a real shame because it will take a bit of convincing to get him to go back. So this is the minus one star. The vibe was great as well, friendly, and not pretentious like some of these higher-end markets tend to get. The wait was a little longer than average, even for specialty delis, but we didn't mind as that allowed ample time to mosey through the spice shop across the hall. read more

Every time I'm in town I pop into Feast. It's one of my favorite places in C-Ville. Great cheese, lunch options and the cheesemonger is always the most amazing, friendly person to talk to. They've even given me ice so I can travel home with my goodies. read more

This place is amazing. I really wish we had one in boston! We flew into DC and drove to Charlottesville for a wedding, just as we approached the hotel we decided to swing by here to get a casual lunch. We bopped around the store and tasted some samples of apple butter, cheese, and dips, yum! The line to order went so quick we we almost weren't ready to order. We got the turkey, cranberry and Brie sandwich and the fall grilled cheese. The turkey sandwich was incredible, the Brie was such a good touch. The fall grilled cheese was really tasty too. Sigh a satisfying lunch. I kind of had lunch envy with all the tomato soups around the room. It looked really creamy and delicious!! read more

In a corporate-driven economy, places like Feast are really important. You can get to know the owners, and you can meet the hardworking people who are behind some of the ingredients. The prices may be a bit higher, but its worth it to keep your dollars here in the community. Speaking of that, its obvious that the owners love great local ingredients, and the care shows in everything they create. The soups and sandwiches are creative, they taste fresh and are delicious. My girlfriend is vegetarian, and there are always lots of selections for her to choose from. The grilled fig and goat cheese sandwich is so satisfyingl. As an added bonus, Feast also has a wonderful selection of meats, cheeses, produce, and gourmet items. read more

Delicious sandwiches. Wait was a bit long but they make by scratch so acceptable a little pricey considering the size of the sandwich but it was truly delish. I had the turkey, cheddar with fig spread. The cheese was top notch the bread was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Also had the lavender London fog tea which was unusual in a good way. Cafe is in a mini food and wine market. read more

I stopped at Feast for a late lunch with a couple of girlfriends and really enjoyed it! Not being from the area, I used Yelp to find this cute spot and was not disappointed. Their menu consists of a selection of sandwiches, soups, and salads. I chose the Trio option (cup of soup, half a sandwich, choice of side), with the prosciutto and spinach soup, half of the Turkey, Brie and Cranberry sandwich, and a side of fruit. My friend had the Thai Peanut and Vegetable sandwich with chicken and loved it. We got our food to go but it looked like they had plenty of seating options available. If we have another opportunity to visit in Charlottesville, we would definitely go back! read more