A local recommended that I check out MarieBette Cafe for an afternoon pick me up and I am so glad that 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. read more

I ended up here mainly because Cou Cou Rachou is closed on Monday. This place was quite crowded (on a 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. read more

MarieBette Cafe and Bakery - Brioche - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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My favorite sourdough and pastry in past 10 years and I didn't know why kept me out from posting this review. might want to keeps for myself and enjoy every single time when stopped by even 2 hours aways. All I wanted to say about Mariebette was superior in all bake goods. great support for local businesses. Keeps it up and expand more location read more

Seems local favorite because it felt like everyone was here! Visited on a Sunday around noon and the line was out the door! Definitely recommend their breads and baked goods - their baguette is SO GOOD, I understand why everyone was buying out their baguettes! And I think their giant chocolate chip cookies is one of my top favorite cookies ever! Wish I bought more of them to take home! For coffee we got their cortado and an iced latte, though I wish I had gotten their hot chocolate with housemade marshmallows since I think that's what they're known for. Their cortado was pretty good, but the iced latte was okay read more

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Charlottesville is near and dear to my heart. But what stands out in this town is that everyone is so kind and thoughtful. With so many options, it is always difficult to nail down a place to go, but MarieBette is hands down a must visit every time. Prepare for the lines to be out the door, but sit tight and make friends in line:)! I always take a sourdough for the road! They always have a unique design! The crust is perfectly crispy, and the inside is soft and tangy with that classic sourdough bite. You can't leave without a loaf (or two) to take home. A must = Hot Chocolate with a homemade marshmallow. My friends know that is the one thing I won't stop talking about non-stop. I am not even a huge chocolate fan but this one is divine. The hot chocolate is made with a ganache that is so heavenly. It is the kind of drink that feels like a hug in a mug. And, just when you think it can't get any better, they top it off with a homemade marshmallow that melts perfectly into the warmth. Pure comfort in every sip. The stuffed French toast is an absolute winner. Thick, pillowy bread, filled with a deliciously sweet cream filling, then grilled to golden perfection. And the kicker is the homemade Nutella on top!!! Each bite is a testament to their attention to detail, love for good food, love of people and this city. Don't miss it and do everything to support this business! Must eats: - Albemarle - Hot Chocolate with Homemade marshmallow - stuffed French toast - pancakes ( 100%) - everything read more

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Parking and seating were the only constructive feedback I can provide because the staff was very friendly and helpful, the decor was warm and cozy, and the food. THE FOOD! OMG! Made from scratch European style bakery with fresh croissants, quiche, and SO much more. IMHO, visit if you're in the area. You're sure to find something delicious! read more

MarieBette Cafe and Bakery - Meat croissant with ham and cheddar with a decaf cafe au lait. ‍ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Stopped here for breakfast. It had larger number of menu options than the other bakery in town did. This place also has pastries. Everything was delicious. read more

Service was excellent and quick. The food was excellent and served hot. The shop was cozy!

*This review is specifically for gluten free (GF) folks* (If you are not gluten free, this place is probably a 5 star rating) This bakery offers a very few select GF pastries, which is a nice offering. With that said, it is super super integrated with the other pastries - it almost felt like there was no attempt for separation. I personally understand that there is always a risk when it's a "typical" bakery, but some slight extra precautions such as putting all of the GF on one side of the pastry case would be nice. The GF options were also not labeled, so I had to ask staff (even though the GF options did exist). And of course, I do always wish there were more options :) In my photos, the "financier" is gluten free. You can see how close it is to all of the other pastries, and you can see that it's not labeled. read more

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If a bakery can do a plain croissant well, you know it's good! I got a plain croissant and oat milk latte that was the perfect start to the morning. Can't wait to try some of the more extravagant pastries! Adorable little spot that I can't wait to return to. read more

Good amount of seating, but there's definitely not enough parking to accommodate its popularity (very Charlottesville). They have a huge pastry case and everything looks delicious. You order at the counter and take a number to sit if you choose to eat there. The coffee is fine, doesn't stand out. The pastries really are the stars and I don't think you can go wrong with any of them! I recommend the brioche feuillettée (flavors change constantly), petite kouign-amann (sweet and sticky), and canelés (of course). read more

MarieBette Cafe and Bakery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The pastries, breads, brunch, and coffee are genuinely excellent, with thoughtful seasonal dishes and standout items like their almond croissants. That said, the seating situation seriously undercuts the experience. The café fills up fast, and there simply aren't enough tables for how popular it is. Add in people camping out with laptops for hours, and it feels less like a cozy neighborhood bakery and more like a crowded remote work hub. With the place so busy, it would make sense to shift away from catering to WiFi squatters--a no‑WiFi policy could keep the vibe relaxed and welcoming instead of frustrating and chaotic. On top of that, there's no table service, so customers have to bus their own tables, which only adds to the feeling of disorder during peak hours. read more

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I went in at 2:25pm to get a coffee and pastries for my partner and I. By 2:40, the kind boys at the bar had given us our coffee and pastries to eat in. Another employee asked us if we would be eating in or dining out while we were ordering. We immediately went to find a seat in the dining area after waiting on our dine-in order and were told that the area was closed while others sat in the area. We were asked to leave and told we could sit outside if we wanted to sit down. According to google maps, the location didn't close for more than 2 hours. $26 for 2 pastries and 2 coffees and we were immediately ushered outside? What made us different than the older men who were allowed to eat in peace? Racism? Homophobia? Will not be going back. You can get the same pastries at Whole Foods or CouCou, and nobody will treat you like you don't belong. read more

Website says they are open until 4:30- we arrived at 3:50 and they said they just closed early for a staff meeting. We wanted to grab and go quickly, not even sit but they had shut down their registers. So sad- I've really loved coming here in the past. read more

Absolutely everything we tried was divine! Highly recommend and would definitely go back when in the area. Visiting from Central TX, this was a perfect stop for breakfast before visiting Monticello. Service was fast and friendly. My daughters and I enjoyed sitting in a little nook marveling and devouring our delicious latte and pastries. Beautiful spot. read more

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Came here four years ago and it's just as delicious now. This time we got breakfast sandwiches as well as pastries. My favorite pastries are the Canale and the koignn amann, but not a bad pastry! Walked through both farmers markets but had to come to the place we knew would deliver! read more

MarieBette Cafe and Bakery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Came here to pick up coffee and few things to contribute to the breakfast at a family reunion. There was a long line, but it was worth it. We got very good espresso, a fantastic loaf of sourdough bread and spectacular almond croissants. It seemed to also be a popular spot to sit down for brunch, but we didn't have time. read more

Everything and it always is. Food was amazing. Service showed they loved working there and with us. Casually busy. Happy vibes. Bread is so tasty. Coffee is always delicious! read more

This is one of my favorite cville brunch place! their bread is delicious and their food is great!

Such an adorable gem in the heart of Charlottesville! This place was heavily recommended by seemingly every UVA student / alum on earth, so I just had to make a pit stop when I drove through town on my way to a week-long hiking trip. I came by on a late Sunday morning just after 11 AM; their brunch service was in full swing so there wasn't a ton of open seating, and they had already run through most of their most popular selections. However, I managed to snag a gorgeous five-grain batard loaf for a week of sandwiches and, at the barista's recommendation, a peach financier to fuel me through the next leg of my road trip. The financier was delightful -- slightly crumbly, but also rich and buttery, with a wonderful peachy flavor. It was the perfect late afternoon pick-me-up and a great pair to my almond milk latte. The slightly tart peach was a wonderful way to celebrate the end of summer flavors, and it helped to balance out the sugar in the rest of the pastry. I didn't enjoy the batard loaf immediately, but it was the perfect hearty, flavorsome bread to build my sandwiches on throughout the week after long days of hiking and climbing. It had a slightly nutty bite from all the seeds, and it kept up surprisingly well throughout the week. I only really noticed it starting to get a smidge stale around day 3 -- if you aren't wandering around the wilderness, I'm sure freezing it would be a great way to preserve its day-one freshness. Beyond the delightful food, the servers / baristas were all super friendly! They offered a remarkably warm welcome, were super helpful in choosing the best pastries / sandwich loafs, and generally helped to craft a lovely atmosphere. I can't wait to stop by MarieBette again on my next road trip! read more

MarieBette Cafe and Bakery - Five grain batard loaf - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Menu has changed significantly over the past few years and so has service. Staff is pleasant and food is still good but not as good as is was a few years ago. Sorry, I won't be going back; nothing special. read more

Not sure why this cafe has such a high rating. Guess it's for the pastries and ambiance. My family loved the cannelles and chocolate croissant. Service was also very helpful and friendly. Cafe is cute. Seating is first come first serve though so can be hard to get a table. Food wise the tartines were subpar. Flavors were fine but the presentations were not what you would expect. I was also disappointed in my iced latte. Wayyyyy too sweet. read more

Amazing pastries and coffee. Convenient onsite parking, highly recommend for your morning / mid-morning stopover

This place came highly recommended and I could see why. We arrived around 9:45am and there was a good sized line inside of the bakery. Thankfully the line moved quick - the workers were on it! The display of the pastries made me want to buy everything - Can we get a sample platter? There is a good amount of seats inside and outside, though the outside is right near the street so you'll have to contend with road noise. The Apple Galletto was flakey, Apple-y, and delicious. I recommend it! The almond croissant was tasty though it's tough to mess one of those up. The croissants breakfast sandwich was amazing. One of the workers recommended getting bacon and I believe that was the right choice. My wife enjoyed her quiche but mentioned it's not the best she's had - thank 1886 Cafe & Bakery in Austin, TX for raising the bar. read more

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I cant say enough wonderful things about this place! The service is amazing, the staff is amazing and friendly it's always busy but quick accurate service and delicious pastries and food items! The coffee is great too! read more

Great food, but the coffee is terrible - tastes like the same burnt swill they serve at Bodo's. So take the canelé, leave the coffee. read more

Every time I stop into Charlottesville Marie Bette is a must! All the pastries are so amazing! From their cookies to their croissants, breakfast plates-I love it all! There is a bit of a wait, it's usually pretty busy- no surprise since they are THAT good!! Each time I go I make sure to have an iced latte and one of their croissants (if not ham and cheese then I go for chocolate). Don't forget to get one of their chocolate chip cookies, they are the literal best! Highly recommend! read more

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Absolutely one of the best bakeries I've been to and will be my go-to spot whenever I'm in Charlottesville. My personal favorite is the Chocolate Almond Croissant. Also a fan of the Pecan Bun and the Caneles. Not only do they have great pastries, but also some delicious breakfast sandwiches. Both the cold brew and americano were great. Plenty of street parking in the area. They get very busy on the weekends. I'm not sure what it's like during the week. Lines form outside near the ramp. They have plenty of indoor seating, with some outside. read more

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The Brioche Feuillette, the Banana Sourdough, and the "Keswick Sandwich" were - I kid you not, WORLD CLASS good. The quality of the lamination of the croissant for the sandwich was PERFECT. The sandwich slaps you with flavor: saltiness from the ham, pepper from a BUNCH of arugula, lil' sweetness from the apple butter - proper sandwich. The quality of the Brioche (in flavor) and flavor of pastry cream, amazing, again lamination crazy well done. The banana sourdough was jaw droppingly executed. The banana flavor present & strong, quintessential soft & "wet" center that you get from classic banana bread somehow balanced with a beautifully caramelized crust all with that sourdough "tanginess". I can't wait to go back. read more

I had some time to kill in between appointments so I decided to stop in to have coffee and do work. I was fortunate with parking in their lot, but fills up fast. There is street parking available if you can find it. There's plenty of seating options, inside and outside. It's a cute casual vibe. You order at the front and then they bring you your drinks and food to your table. I was bummed they didn't have any iced chai, but I got a small iced mocha with almond milk instead which was good. For breakfast, I got the bacon and egg on a baguette and it was delicious! The scrambled eggs are homemade and taste like they're coming from a 5 star restaurant! There's a private wifi too which is nice, they give you the password. The staff were all friendly. I definitely will come back! read more

MarieBette Cafe and Bakery - bacon and egg sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Oh my. This is such an amazing bakery. Absolutely everything is so tasty. And service is great.

Nice little spot for breakfast. Employees were friendly and the inside was neat. They have a lot of options and everything looked so good. It does get pretty busy though at some points, the line was out the door when we were leaving! read more

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Food -4.25 Service-4.75 Ambiance -4.5 Solid brunch place in Charlottesville heading towards the down-town mall. The dessert/bakery items were amazing. The Kouign Amann in particular was one of the best bakery items I have ever gotten. We went back to get a few more before we left. We also got the apple galette, and the brioche feullete- and they were all so delicious. Very flaky and buttery. The sandwich was good - open faced Monroe. But felt the egg could have been more fluffy and it could have used more caramelized onion. But it was delicious. Service - they were friendly and helpful at the register. We have a nut allergy and they were very careful to make sure the chef knew about it. We appreciate that a lot. Ambiance is very cute and comfortable. Not a large place. Apparently it's hard to get a seat normally but we went around 1pm on a Sunday and it was fine. Clean bathrooms too. read more

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The place overall is nice. The coffee was a bit average would get coffee from there. The cookie was a bit too sweet but tasty, I would buy the cookie again! read more

MarieBette Cafe and Bakery - Chocolate chip cookie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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An incredible cafe to stop either for a nice breakfast, a pastry, or a quick coffee. We came here for a quick bite with friends, and we were so impressed with all the options they offered here - food and drink. They have so many different bakery items to pick from for a quick pastry fix as well as prepared breakfast dishes. The Country Ham Hash was so delicious - perfect poached egg, crispy bacon and potatoes all topped with garlic and crisp Parmesan. Perfect!! Their baked goods are also delightful - the almond croissant was so flavorful and light, and one of the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had. Great drinks - loved my mocha. Great start to the day. Parking can be rough, and the cafe can get super busy. You order at the counter, and someone will bring your food to the table. When it's busy, it can sometimes be hard to find a table. A great stop for your daily coffee fix or a breakfast out with friends. read more

MarieBette Cafe and Bakery - Country Ham Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I was so excited to go to this bakery as my time in town would be short. Not sure if I ordered the wrong items, but their taste fell short. Those cupcakes are definitely good to look at. So pretty, but I wish they taste as good. The frosting is sooo sweet, and the cake has a baking powder taste. I also got a croissant, which is what I always get at a buy at a bakery. It was also ok and it was small. Worth a try, but probably skip the next time in town. read more

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This is the first coffee ahop I tried in Charlottesville and any ti follow have some stiff competition here - absolutly wonderful. Very cute little cafe with some delicious lil treats, food and coffee. More seating than expected so fairly easy to find a spot to sit Those working were also very friendly and kind :) Will swing back in for sure read more

MarieBette Cafe and Bakery - Breakfast sandwiches and coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I wasn't expecting much when I stopped by, but wow -- the bánh mì here blew me away. Every ingredient tasted fresh and well-seasoned. The combination of textures and flavors was spot-on. Even the bread alone was amazing. So glad I found this place! read more

MarieBette Cafe and Bakery - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Enjoyed a beautiful and tasteful breakfast today! Service is very slow if you are ordering food so tack on extra time but to be honest it was enjoyable to sip coffee, talk and have that downtime. It's clear they make the food fresh just wanted to make sure you knew that in today's "fast" society because it will take an additional 20-25 AFTER you order even for eggs. read more

My best friend who went to UVA took me here. She used to come here pre-pandemic to do her homework. They have closed most of the indoor seating now, but there are a few seats inside and outside. ***LOCATION*** The location we visited was in a part of Charlottesville I don't come to often. We sat outside and there wasn't a lot of foot traffic, but a few cars passing every now and then. ***EXPERIENCE*** We came on a weekend morning and it was busy. Thankfully we beat a crowd and got to order relatively quickly. I told my best friend to order everything for us, as long as we got a pain au chocolat. I really enjoyed the pain au chocolat. Buttery and flakey is always what you want in a croissant. She ordered us mini canelé which had a nice crunch. They felt like popcorn in the sense where you can't just have one. We shared their croque madame which was so tasty. It was open faced too. I found my café au lait to be fine. ***PRICE*** Pastries and drinks run from $2.50-$4. The croque madame was $10.50. The highest prices here are cakes or pies. The next highest prices are breads and lunch items. ***BATHROOM*** Two single stalls are available in the back. They're kept clean and have little heaters to keep them warm. ***CONCLUSION*** It was a cute spot to meet a friend. We had to sit outside because there was no seating inside. I'm happy to have checked this place out. read more

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