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!

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.

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.

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.

I was in town visiting relatives so we decided to check this place out. Very clean inside with…read morefriendly staff. Great variety of meats to take home including house made sausage and charcuterie. I got ham and Tasso ham and they were both excellent . Cooked a steak at home that was very flavorful

Best ham biscuit I've ever had. Slightly salty. Hot sauce (not too spicy) is a perfect complement.read more

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.

Got lucky finding Holly's on our road-trip home. Not far from the interstate- and really great…read moreoptions for dinner! I went veggie with the Brussels sprouts stew and hubby went for pork burrito. We enjoyed the venue as well - laid back with lots to look at. Great service as well.

I came to Holly's twice in rapid succession not too long after moving to Charlottesville, then they…read moreclosed down (?) temporarily for renovations, and I was never sure what was actually going on. ("There's someone smoking outside, is it open? The sign says closed?") This dragged on for a few months, then finally they were clearly re-open! But I heard things had changed, so I was slightly hesitant to go back in case the Holly's I fell in love with was now a tattered dream. After some new reviews rolling in, I decided it was worth the trip back. It looks super nice and clean inside now! It was admittedly slightly dingy before, so way to go, Holly's. It seems like they still need to add some lighting; once the sun went down we were basically in darkness at our table. There was a fixture connection hanging empty above us, so I assume they are still adding things and finishing things up slowly. We were there on Thursday's "game meet-up," where the gamers of Cville crawl out from their holes and head to Holly's for a pint and a game or two with like-minded folks and friends. Our group, a party of five, came together and sat at a table to play our own game. It's a fun environment when the beer is flowing and all the tables around you are filled with various board games (think: catan, ticket to ride, pandemic, and many others I've never heard of). There was only one waitress who was also on the bar, so she was worked off her butt and would have benefitted immensely from even one other person to help. But because we had our game going, the slow service wasn't too much of an issue. Unfortunately my beloved, bigger than my head Club sandwich is off the menu, and they've streamlined their sides service with the sandwiches now, so you always get a side salad and fries unless you ask otherwise I guess. I got the reuben and it was huge, stuffed full, and delicious. I felt like the melty cheese wasn't as present as it could have been, but it was still good. The side salad is meager, but I'm always thankful for fresh greens when eating greasy sandwiches, so no complaints. The fries were hot and delicious. My husband got the BLTA, (a blt with avocado) and it was also huge and looked great. Definitely something I'd think about ordering another time, once I know tomatoes are in season. So, to wrap things up. Some menu changes left me a bit sad, but what they are delivering is still tasty and still priced fair especially for the portion you get. The service is friendly and the renovations made a nice difference. Still looks like a dive from the outside, but inside it's clean and tasteful. The bathroom upgrade is especially welcome and appreciated. Go. Avoid Thursday if you don't want to be crowded by gamers, or go on Thursday if you're into that. I assume other week nights aren't quite as hopping. Glad I finally returned to Holly's!

Feast is one of my go-to places for lunch. Their sandwiches are just flat-out delish. My faves are…read morethe--well, all of them, but also, I just had their tuna melt today which was one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten and I don't even like tuna melts. They're also just an all-around great shop for party staples like wine and fancy/delicious cheese, or just a house-made lemonade, limeade or iced tea if you're feeling it (and who isn't).

Feast is such a nice grocery shop with a selection of prepared meals and made-to-order selections…read more We were en route to a winery, so we picked up a farro parmesan bowl, which was filling and tasty. I also purchased some snacks and a Mother's Day gift. It's conveniently located in the market area with other vendors close by, making it an easy stop.