I think their coffee's pretty good. If you ever find yourself at fashion square, this is a good…read moreplace to grab a cup of coffee. I have yet to try their drip but the espresso seems to be pulled properly and tastes good. The baristas have always been very friendly and professional. Prices are also reasonable, drinks are priced fairly.

Such a great locally owned coffee shop! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming -- perfect for…read morecatching up with a small group, meeting with clients, or just curling up with a good book. They serve locally made pastries (a nice touch!) and while the food options are limited, everything they do have is fresh and delicious. It's one of those places where you can actually relax and take a breather in the middle of a busy day. There's even a piano and small stage for live events, which adds to the community vibe. Definitely one of my favorite local spots to unwind with a great cup of coffee.

Coffee was ok. Service was frustrating as I was basically ignored, while the bros chitchatted. When…read moreI finally got acknowledged & gave my order, I was not overly impressed with the latte. Big & open space. Not very warm temperature-wise & service-wise. Woah! Just saw Health Code violations confirmed by Health Dept.

This was our first visit to Cou Cou Rachou. There was a long line but we went with it…read more Ordered the Plum Almond Bostock, Cannele, Almond Croissant, and Sweet Corn and Shishito Muffin. Everything was excellent and worth the wait. I can't wait to go back and try more things. Highly recommended.

Quaint, adored and adequate are the three words that come to mind for this masterpiece of a cafe…read more The fresh flowers on the table, the truly traditional open air kitchen, the pace of the restaurant, the umbrellas on the outside and the merchandise all soo cute and the coffee lattes are pretty perfect too. Go here, eat here, patron here, and across the street, purchase the coffee for home and the pastry for right then and there. This place f***ing rocks

What a great spot! Tried it while waiting for a plane. Owner/barista Sam is a delightful gentleman…read morewho serves up a variety of robust, fresh roasted delights at a bargain price. Comfortable, quiet, Wi-Fi... No reason to go to that ripoff zoo chain across the highway. Well done, Sam!

Really enjoyed their coffee came with my family and all of us loved we ordered. Ended up going back…read morefor more. The egg and cheese were incredible. Also the lady makes a mean butter beer.

Nick here was a wonderful Barrista and so kind! Great service and easy location tomdrive through or…read morepark and order Thank you

Best Starbucks to go to in Charlottesville…read more I always order 3 shots of espresso over ice with cold foam, and I switch up whatever flavor or sweetener I put in the espresso. I love this drink because you get a swig of espresso and cold foam with every sip. However, most Starbucks do not mix whatever sauce or flavor shot I get with the espresso before adding the cold foam. This means I have to either ask for a straw or wait till I get home to mix it and then the cold foam mixes with the espresso too and ruins the whole experience that makes this drink amazing. This was the first Starbucks in awhile that did not do this and actually mixed it. I appreciate it so much. Thank you to whoever that was. I also enjoyed the cute message and sticker on the drink. Have never gotten one of those before. The ham and Swiss baguette was also delicious.

Shenandoah Joe is a cozy coffee shop in a Charlottesville strip mall. My boyfriend and I stopped…read morehere for some coffees and a cookie after my appointment at UVA. I had a hot vanilla latte and he had an iced latte. Our drinks were ready pretty quickly and we settled in at a two-top by the window. It seemed like a popular spot for students, as there was a large group next to us on the couch area. Bathroom generally had a line during our visit, but it was clean. Prices were reasonable. Service was prompt.

Comfortable spot with very good coffee. A bit slow, but probably just small town speed. People that…read morework there were great.

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!

wow, what a disappointing experience. i've been to a handful of specialty coffee shops, and i…read moreprobably received the worst customer service here. barista barely said 3 words to me during the order and seemed annoyed the whole time. i was not rude or obnoxious. simply ordered an decaf iced cortado. place still seems to be noticeably dirty. on the bright side, they carry the best decaf espresso i have ever had. was pulled beautifully. will definitely return simply for the coffee.

I decided to choose Guajiros as the restaurant that we grabbed breakfast from before leaving…read moreCharlottesville, and I am so glad that we did. The ambience was such a vibe with food to match. The waitress was sweet and patient assisting us with questions before we ordered. I got a Cafecito and a guava Pastelito to start. The cafecito was bold and sweet and the Pastelito was super flaky. We also tried the chicken empanadas which were easily some of the best we had. We ended up making a second order to go. We also ordered the El Nacional which had scrambled eggs with chorizo, avocado, sweet plantains, refried beans, pickled onions and bread with crema and cojita. Everything was delicious including their tropical Palmer which had hibiscus tea and homemade limeade. I will definitely be visiting again!!!

I drove from Richmond to try this spot after hearing rave reviews. I'm originally from South…read moreFlorida and Richmond has ZERO Cuban food that's worth having (if you suggest kuba kuba you do not know Cuban food). I honestly did really enjoy the food. The Cuban was delicious as were the appts. The environment was inviting and eclectic and the service was attentive, friendly, and warm. I would definitely go back.

A fine Starbucks…read more I've gone to this Starbucks for over 7 years, and I'm impressed with their new space. It's certainly bigger, but the updates they made just make the place... shine? The drive-thru was a must, and I'm sure that's the main reason for the shift in location. I've never been a fan of the codes on the bathrooms, but it's not a dealbreaker. It's a Starbucks. You pretty much know what you're getting by visiting one. I recommend you support local places, but I can't not recommend a Starbucks with so much going for it. So, ya know, go.

I want to start off by saying I work in customer service and have worked at coffee shops so I…read morereally try not to complain. I try to be fair and understand people have bad days, and things happen, but this was abysmal. Employee training needs to be redone. My bf and I arrive for red cup day, put in our orders, and sit down to wait. The first thing I noticed was that there was 6-7 employees but almost none of them had a sense of urgency even though it was 8am, and people had places to go. Saw many customers who arrive after us receive their drinks before us but we stay patient, tried to trust the process, and tried not to bother them until about 20 mins in. At this point my SO has used the bathroom, gotten a McDonald's order for himself, and drank a soda. I ask the person at the register where my drink was in the process. That I might need to just take my receipt and come back later because my SO is going to be late for work if we keep waiting. I see some shuffling of some tickets and then I'm told someone is on it right now and asks me to wait 2-3 mins. At this point, I'm guessing she's telling me that getting a receipt and coming back later isn't an option or would take longer so I go back guessing I really don't have a choice. My SO has to leave without his coffee, and leave me to find alternative means of transportation. Now 30 mins into the wait I finally get mine. I wait five more, then ask where his is. They tell me the order doesn't even exist. They must've seen me calling my boyfriend who at this point is pissed off, out $10 bucks, and late work, because suddenly here's his order.... in a glass. I ask why and she said it was ordered that way. I can confirm it wasn't. I was right next to him ordering with him. I'm not sure why someone would decide for a customer that their coffee was "for here" at 8am when most people are going to work but...alright I guess? Decided the poor decision on their end wasn't my biggest problem as I was stranded and needed to figure out how to get home as I don't have money for an uber. Asked them to dump it in a plastic cup (ruining the cold foam but if I don't, then I don't get his coffee AND he's out $10). During this time the older woman who was helping me with this seems frustrated. I couldn't tell if it was with her coworkers (which would be entirely valid and I get that. But the energy seemed to be directed at me as if I was the problem....like I didn't come 38/40 mins early for only 2 cups of coffee while the store was not full enough for there to be THIS MANY issues.) At this point I pocket the tip I was going to give, tell my roommates who were going to come later to get their red cups that it wasn't worth the situation, and that we'd spend a little extra on ingredients and have holiday drinks every morning at home for a fraction of the price. The whole store needs retraining. Starting with: 1. Any sense of urgency during morning hours 2. Flow and coordination amongst employees to prevent repeated mistakes. 3. Attitude when there had been not just one but multiple screw ups causing what should be a $5 event turn into $40+ No I don't want offers or discounts while the same staff is working there as they are now. Just retrain so others don't have to go through the same experience.

You have not met kinder people in all your life! Yes, I know I don't know you personally but trust…read moreme anyway. They make it a pleasure to be in their company and you WANT to come back. I've enjoyed everything I've had when I've visited including coffee, lattes, and smoothies. The price is comparable to many coffee shops but the portions seem more generous resulting in a better buy. They have cute gift baskets and gift ideas if you're looking for a way to be a blessing to someone you care about while supporting an awesome business with a beautiful purpose. The space is nice, bright and always clean. I'm looking forward to them opening another location someday as I am not working out as much as I should and don't get to the Y as much as I'd like. Nutshell: I'm craving kindness as I type.

There are two bistros in C'ville that I make a point of visiting every time I'm in town…read more The first is Bodo's on Emmett Street. I've been a loyal patron for ~28 years. The second is Kindness Cafe + Play. I've been a loyal patron for ~4 days. I learned about KC+P about 2 weeks ago when I ran across pictures of employees posing with bottles of Mountain Culture Kombucha; I made a mental note to try KC+P ASAP. My first visit was 4 days ago. Unfortunately, I arrived near closing time (noon) so I had limited time to scope out and enjoy their fare. I requested a Blueberry Bar from Found.Market (basically Blueberry Cake), Grit Coffee, Water. I got briefly acquainted with the founder, Katie, and was impressed with her devotion and how it is expressed and executed at KC+P. I asked about Mountain Culture Kombucha, and was told they were temporarily out, but would be getting a shipment soon. Good enough for me. The Blueberry Bar was delish, and the Grit Coffee made an excellent pairing. On each dining table was a small sign advertising a Fritatta for $5. Mmmm. Next time. I told Katie I'd return Friday. I returned Friday. Arrived about 9am. Ordered the Fritatta, Coffee, and Mountain Culture Kombucha. I settled down at a largish table, booted my computer, and surfed, checking my upcoming appointment at UVA Medical Center. A server brought my food in about 3 minutes. Note that KC+P has touchless serving. I slowly savored the Fritatta. Excellent. I would call it a Personal Quiche, but what's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. And sipped on my Mountain Culture Kombucha / The Ginger. Always good. The dining area comprises a few circular tables and large sofas, all spaced well apart. Very good Grit Coffee. Very good Kombucha. Very good snacks. Über cheerful staff. While the parking lot is quite large, I have yet to snag a space near the entrance. The ladies' room is very clean, as is the rest of the building. I look forward to returning. Frequently. KC+P is relatively new, but is a wonderful asset to the community. It is exactly what one would expect in a beautiful city like Charlottesville. "All people have values and gifts to share." Katie Kishore