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!

I really want to like this place but do feel it misses the mark. It seems to not be sure of what…read moreit's identity is from wide range food and drink offerings to an aesthetic that does not match the quality of food/drink. We ordered a regular coffee and a latte. My large coffee with room from creamer was only 3/4 full and the quality was just okay. The $6 latte was nothing special. The biscoff bun was delicious. And the carrot cake muffin was heavy, dense, and cold. Inside setting is wonderful. Ample seating, diverse offerings and an open feel - it serves the space well. Parking is limited on the side with difficult alternative arrangement options. I think in time a uniform feel is possible but some quality control is necessary.

I've been going up to Staunton often recently for family matters, and I've loved taking time to…read morecheck out all the local businesses when I'm able to. Reunion has been a breath of fresh air - really good espresso drinks, pastries, and breads. To be 100% honest, Crucible's coffee is better, but their pastry selection is minuscule and they can feel a bit stuffy. Reunion's pastries are good, though I wish they had more French-inspired things like pain au chocolat, croissants, or even soft cinnamon rolls, but I feel they excel more at the breads side of baking. I got a mini sourdough loaf once and it was excellent! Service is always friendly and happy, and the shop itself is cute, but there isn't much space inside. I'm all for tables outside, but there's not much real estate there either, especially on a busy morning. I think a small adjustment to flow could make it easily sit a couple cafe tables inside without it feeling so crowded. I just miss the days of being able to hang out and have good coffee and snacks while doing some work on a laptop. Seems like most businesses would rather have you out the door instead. I have high standards for bakeries and cafes, and Reunion meets most of them. They're now my favorite place to go in the mornings in Staunton... if they're open. I would go there much more often if I could actually eat my breakfast there instead of having to get back in my car or sit in the blistering summer heat.

I stopped by just to pick up a chocolate croissant and a bag of granola for my 5 hour train ride…read moreback home. The granola is solid and the chocolate croissant very good. I thought about ordering the quiche to go for lunch on the train but it was way too big for one person and would likely be a bit messy. I'd like to go back and try their other pastries and breads next time I'm in Staunton! and their coffee, I was in a rush to make my train so didn't get coffee.

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.

My favorite sourdough and pastry in past 10 years and I didn't know why kept me out from posting…read morethis 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

Albemarle Bakery is home to a bountiful selection of tasty treats. I've been twice so far, and…read moreservice has been friendly and prompt, even when it's busy. I've had several different items including cookies and cakes from them, but my favorite would have to be the macaron - sooo good.

Loved the variety and the service was very friendly and helpful. It was really cold the day we…read morewent so the shop wasn't as as cozy we'd like but we really enjoyed the Morning Buns, the chocolate almond croissants and the harvest basket (croissant dough with apples pecans and cranberries) which was very unique and delicious. Slightly disappointed in the lemon blueberry scone because it seemed more like bread than a scone consistency. Will definitely go back to try some of their breakfast sandwiches and quiche.

Such a cute little place. It's pretty close to the "townie Walmart" if you go to JMU you know what…read moreI mean. I went randomly on a Friday , but would definitely go back right as they open to get a better selection. I grabbed an oat loaf because I was intrigued by oats being in a loaf. Super moist and good. They only take cash (and was sweet enough to take what I had since I don't normally carry cash with me). I can't wait to go back and grab loads of goodies with me!!!

Very good home made baked goods and jellies, it not a big place but very welcoming. The sisters are…read morevery friendly.

Beautiful bakery with wonderful service and such an amazing cupcake selection, some unique flavors…read moretoo. Flavors we tried: vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, raspberry white chocolate cookie dough and vanilla with strawberry icing and chocolate shavings (not sure of the actual name). All were very tasty, but for me, the highlights were chocolate (excellent), red velvet and vanilla, just amazing, all moist with the right amount of icing. Really want to come back for other flavors. The staff member that helped us was so friendly and helpful. She let us know that it's a good idea to buy in advance as they sell out quickly. She wasn't kidding! When we came back after lunch to pick up our cupcakes that we did buy in advance, some of the flavors were completely gone! So if you know what you want, get it right away.

Baked on the James is an adorable bakery right on the main drag (the only drag) of Scottsville…read more They have a wide variety of cupcake flavors that rotate seasonally and daily (check their social media for a list of flavors!). They are a small batch bakery so their flavors do sell out throughout the day so I recommend getting their early if you don't have a pre-order. Service is quick and staff are very helpful. Small tables a small selection of gift items in store. Cute little bee mural. The cupcakes we have purchased have universally been moist and the frosting has always been the perfect texture and not overly sweet. My husband particularly enjoyed the maple bacon and our guest loved the M&M cookie dough (even the cookie dough tastes homemade in the best way). We know what stop to make when we have guests now!

The meatballs are excellent, along with the sauce. Pizzas, especially the mountain man, is really…read moregood. A great addition on the mountain and one not tied to the resort.

Good coffee and pastries. Pizza and salad was great as well! Friendly and helpful staff! The…read morequality ingredients are evident. Exceeded all of my expectations! We will be back!

This has got to be the first Hispanic-owned bubble tea store I've been to. In addition to…read morebeverages, they offer some creamy sweet confections. I got a very large tea with plenty of jellies at a reasonable rate. The range of menu options was not what you'd get in a big city, but the tea flavor hit strong and I enjoyed my beverage, and the place is right downtown where you're likely to walk by it.

Brand new bubble tea/Boba shop in downtown Staunton! We have been waiting eagerly all summer as…read morethey made progress on construction. We were lined up outside the door at 9 AM on opening day. Very few things make us happier than bubble tea. So far I've had two flavors and they have both been delicious. The staff is friendly and prompt, and they recognized me and greeted me with "welcome back" the second time I entered the store! In addition to a full bubble tea menu with lots of options and flavors, they have a case full of cakes!