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

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

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

Excellent coffee and tea in downtown Charlottesville. The quality of the coffee beans paired with…read moreartfully crafted espresso drinks is probably the best in the city. The baristas are excellent at making coffee, friendly, and the seasonal drinks are creative. They have a cardamom syrup that's delicious in lattes. The shop itself is very cute, with a handful of tables and stools at the counter. There's a couple of tables outside too. I wouldn't recommend trying to get work done here during a busy time since it's not a huge space.

We decided to explore Downtown Charlottesville this past Saturday afternoon while we were on a…read morequick weekend getaway. As usual, I'm looking for the best coffee roaster to go to, and Lone Light Coffee was on the top of my list in this area. The coffee shop is on the smaller side, but it was warm and comfortable. The baristas were nice and three of them gave me their input on which single origin I should choose for my pour-over. POUR-OVER - MKT Price +6.50 for Mohammed Aba Nura - Ethiopia (tasting notes: Strawberry, white chocolate, hazelnut) I wanted the craziest tasting option they had, and they recommended this one since it's pretty popular and well-liked among customers. However, one of the barista said he didn't really like it himself. I figured I should still try it. The sips I had while it was still warm was pretty juicy and sweet, but I really didn't like the notes once it cooled down (about 20 minutes later), which tasted sour and off-putting. I should have listened to that one barista and went with a different single origin option. Overall, good roaster -- just unfortunate that I tried something that wasn't for me. The baristas seem knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. I would love to come back next time and try another single origin offering.

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!

Friendly service. Good location and nice vibe. Maple Latte was terrific!!…read moreBaked goods looked good although I didn't try.

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.

Don't read. Just go…read more Amazing coffee drinks and best empanadas I've ever tasted. You HAVE to try to the chicken one! You can tell the staff are happy to be there and it shows in the quality of what you're consuming.

My husband and I stopped in here for our first bakery visit of our trip during our stay in…read moreCharlottesville a few weeks ago. I saw online that they did empanadas and coffee (what could be better?) and we knew we had to visit. We live in Indianapolis and visit Che Chori often for empanadas, so we wanted to try Cumbre's breakfast options. I got the sweet corn + cheese, my husband got the ham + cheese, and we each got a breakfast bacon + eggs. I loved them both equally, but if I really had to choose one over the other, then I would say the sweet corn + cheese was my favorite because I love anything corn. They were the perfect temperature to bite into, we didn't have any trying to ooze out everywhere, and they were so flavorful! I also grabbed us each a Dulce de leche pastry and I thought it was the perfect balance for being a treat while not being overly sweet. My husband said he thought it was very sweet, but I thought that the pastry part was not sweet at all, so the dulce de leche filling in the middle balanced it out nicely. I also ordered a matcha latte and got a caramel latte for my husband. The 2 men on staff were very friendly and the patio was fairly busy when we stopped in. We opted to eat in the car on our way to the park so we could get to our hike faster, but I would love to stop here again and sit outside in the sun should we ever be back in Charlottesville.

Stopped by here on the way to Luray from Richmond. Awesome little Brunch spot by Baboursville…read moreWinery. Excellent little spot with great ambiance! Staff very friendly and helpful! Love how everyone was very personable - felt very much like a family atmosphere! Food was great! My wife had the Salmon Market Salad and I had the Chicken and Waffles with Cheese Grits on the side! Very good all around! Kinda pricey, but which restaurant with similar quality isn't? Highly recommend if you're in the area for brunch!

We stopped in as we were passing through. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered. Cute little place!!read more

I discovered this place by surprise when I forgot to prepare coffee for myself like I usually do…read morethe night before work. I needed to find somewhere near my dog's daycare that I could grab a coffee and go straight to work after dropping him off, but I generally drink coffee with oat milk, and I don't like to settle for mcdonalds coffee. Honestly, I wish I had found this place sooner, because I would have been going there a lot. It's a quiet, inviting space with a small, shared parking lot, and it seems like it would be a nice place to dine in as well as take things to go. They had no qualms with using my personal ceramic cup, and their Americano with oat milk is fantastic (they also use Oatly, which is my favorite brand). I peeked at the food menu and the bakery case, and everything looked SO good. I will be back for both coffee and that bacon cheese croissant soon! EDIT: returned a second time for a takeout drink and to get a photo to add to this review, but the staff is so kind and the place is so inviting that I ended up sitting for a bit on their patio. New fav coffee place!

The breakfast sandwiches and coffee were good. But the young girl was extremely rude and…read morecondescending from the very beginning. To the point I walked out and had my husband get our coffees. Maybe she needs some training on customer service. It wasn't just to me, I witnessed her being rude to a gentleman with his dish as well.

Well done! The swordfish was delicious and the baked Alaska was to amazing! The cocktails we…read moreperfectly prepared and the service was outstanding! The ambience was delightful and suited our mood and circumstances perfectly. In Navy terms, BZ.

Friends of mine have been raving about here for years. I finally had the chance to stop by and it…read moredidn't disappoint. I sat in the outdoor area on a nice day, with live music playing down the street. My server was quick to chat me up and give recommendations. I went with the mussels and a glass of happy hour wine. The wine was OK, but the mussels (and that broth!) were great. I'd have given it 4 stars, if not for the very attentive server. Totally worth a revisit.

Very cute little spot on a side street near UVA grounds. The espresso bar was really good and…read morebreakfast was divine. Service was friendly and attentive. I had the little breakfast biscuits with ham and some scrambled eggs - both were perfect. I've been thinking about those biscuits since that meal, actually. I will definitely be back. They do take reservations but we went a little later in the morning and walked in.

Disappointed by the food at this highly touted brunch joint. It's hard to find parking and busy, so…read morethey rush you off your table. Not eager to return.