Guidebook for Charlottesville

Claire & Logan
Claire & Logan
Guidebook for Charlottesville

Food Scene

Fantastic beers and a frequently changing menu. Its a big place, so you rarely have a long wait. Grab a seat at the outside bar when the weather is nice!
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Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery
520 2nd St SE
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Fantastic beers and a frequently changing menu. Its a big place, so you rarely have a long wait. Grab a seat at the outside bar when the weather is nice!
Cozy inside, especially near the fireplace during the winter! Great beer selection, try the Satan's Pony. Food scene is solid. Delicious burgers, reasonably priced. The Wanchos (wonton nachos) are also really good.
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South Street Brewery
106 South Street West
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Cozy inside, especially near the fireplace during the winter! Great beer selection, try the Satan's Pony. Food scene is solid. Delicious burgers, reasonably priced. The Wanchos (wonton nachos) are also really good.
Franco-Belgian inspired modern cuisine, Brasserie is one of our favorite restaurants in Charlottesville! Small plates to share, always delicious. The mussels are fantastic. Their cocktails are creative and interesting. It's can be a bit pricey with cocktails, but is a really good meal. If you're a small group looking for an AH-MAZING meal (and have a few hours to spare) try to get a reservation to their Coat Room. They only have 2 seating's each Friday & Saturday, but the room only supports 8 guests, and comes with a special menu, and their own bartender. If you go to the Coat Room though, expect to spend a bit more than upstairs Brasserie but it's completely worth it!
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Brasserie Saison
111 E Main St
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Franco-Belgian inspired modern cuisine, Brasserie is one of our favorite restaurants in Charlottesville! Small plates to share, always delicious. The mussels are fantastic. Their cocktails are creative and interesting. It's can be a bit pricey with cocktails, but is a really good meal. If you're a small group looking for an AH-MAZING meal (and have a few hours to spare) try to get a reservation to their Coat Room. They only have 2 seating's each Friday & Saturday, but the room only supports 8 guests, and comes with a special menu, and their own bartender. If you go to the Coat Room though, expect to spend a bit more than upstairs Brasserie but it's completely worth it!
Favorite coffee house within walking distance. Their cold-brew coffee is a favorite!
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Mudhouse Coffee Downtown Mall
213 W Main St
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Favorite coffee house within walking distance. Their cold-brew coffee is a favorite!
Solid coffee but the standout is their breakfast. The chorizo hash and the breakfast burrito are some of our favorites.
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Grit Coffee, Downtown
112 W Main St
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Solid coffee but the standout is their breakfast. The chorizo hash and the breakfast burrito are some of our favorites.
This is one of the most iconic food spots in Charlottesville. Definitely go for breakfast, but they also do fantastic sandwiches for lunch, and their Cleo salad is very tasty. New York style water bagels, this place is baking all day, and there is always a line (but it moves fast!). Some favorites include: Egg-swiss-pastrami on an everything bagel walnut raisin cream cheese on salt (bagel) herb cream cheese on everything jalapeno lime cream cheese on everything Feta spread on ANYTHING.... the list goes on. Get creative. But don't ask them to toast your bagel. They don't own a toaster.
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Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston Ave
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This is one of the most iconic food spots in Charlottesville. Definitely go for breakfast, but they also do fantastic sandwiches for lunch, and their Cleo salad is very tasty. New York style water bagels, this place is baking all day, and there is always a line (but it moves fast!). Some favorites include: Egg-swiss-pastrami on an everything bagel walnut raisin cream cheese on salt (bagel) herb cream cheese on everything jalapeno lime cream cheese on everything Feta spread on ANYTHING.... the list goes on. Get creative. But don't ask them to toast your bagel. They don't own a toaster.
One of our favorite lunch spots- they make fast casual bowls with grains and greens, in really tasty combinations. Weekday lunch there is always a line, but it really does move fast. Try the El Jefe or the Mayweather.
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Roots Natural Kitchen
1329 W Main St
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One of our favorite lunch spots- they make fast casual bowls with grains and greens, in really tasty combinations. Weekday lunch there is always a line, but it really does move fast. Try the El Jefe or the Mayweather.
Spanish tapas that has stood the test of time in the charming Belmont neighborhood. Get some sangria and the goat cheese artichoke dip!
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Mas
904 Monticello Rd
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Spanish tapas that has stood the test of time in the charming Belmont neighborhood. Get some sangria and the goat cheese artichoke dip!
Small space (call for reservations) with amazing Italian food. If its on the menu, get the burrata.
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Tavola
826 Hinton Ave
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Small space (call for reservations) with amazing Italian food. If its on the menu, get the burrata.
Great restaurant/to-go beer shop combo. They have a huge cooler with a vast variety of beer and wine to go. Great to sit outside on their patio when the weather is nice.
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Beer Run
156 Carlton Rd
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Great restaurant/to-go beer shop combo. They have a huge cooler with a vast variety of beer and wine to go. Great to sit outside on their patio when the weather is nice.
Funky local Belmont spot with a frequently changing menu that never disappoints, and lots of entertainment. Pinball, pool, skeeball, and some classic arcade games are there so you can make an evening out of it.
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FIREFLY Restaurant & Game Room
1304 East Market Street
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Funky local Belmont spot with a frequently changing menu that never disappoints, and lots of entertainment. Pinball, pool, skeeball, and some classic arcade games are there so you can make an evening out of it.
Delicious Korean food in the heart of midtown. It's a quick walk from our home. Get the dolsot bibimbap.
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DOMA Korean Kitchen
701 W Main St
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Delicious Korean food in the heart of midtown. It's a quick walk from our home. Get the dolsot bibimbap.
The Korner has been in Charlottesville for over 60 years and does not disappoint. If you're here on a weekday, check them out for Breakfast (Closed Sat & Sun). No frills, quick, standard diner fare. Pancakes, omelettes the size of your head, and corned beef hash are some of our go-tos.
Korner Restaurant & Catering
415 Roosevelt Brown Blvd
The Korner has been in Charlottesville for over 60 years and does not disappoint. If you're here on a weekday, check them out for Breakfast (Closed Sat & Sun). No frills, quick, standard diner fare. Pancakes, omelettes the size of your head, and corned beef hash are some of our go-tos.
The best paletas (popsicles) and ice cream in town, and walking distance from our place!
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La Flor Michoacana
601A Cherry Ave
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The best paletas (popsicles) and ice cream in town, and walking distance from our place!
This is a classic spot, as the oldest restaurant in Charlottesville. Try their club or their pimento cheese sandwich!
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The Virginian
1521 University Ave
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This is a classic spot, as the oldest restaurant in Charlottesville. Try their club or their pimento cheese sandwich!
Delicious, fast, resonably priced Thai food on the Corner. Can't go wrong with Spicy Lemongrass Chicken, or their Pad Thai.
Lemongrass
104 14th St NW
Delicious, fast, resonably priced Thai food on the Corner. Can't go wrong with Spicy Lemongrass Chicken, or their Pad Thai.
A short drive, but it's delicious szechuan chinese food. Always busy, but never a long wait. Get the dry fried eggplant and a hotpot.
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Peter Chang
2162 Barracks Rd
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A short drive, but it's delicious szechuan chinese food. Always busy, but never a long wait. Get the dry fried eggplant and a hotpot.
Our favorite Indian restaurant in town. They have a very reasonable lunch buffet and their combo for 2 is a ton of food for dinner.
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Milan Indian Restaurant
1817 Emmet St N
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Our favorite Indian restaurant in town. They have a very reasonable lunch buffet and their combo for 2 is a ton of food for dinner.
Fantastic oysters, great atmosphere!
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Public Fish & Oyster
513 W Main St
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Fantastic oysters, great atmosphere!
Small plates, unpretentious, delicious. Great patio when the weather is warm. Midtown, walkable from our place.
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Oakhart Social
511 W Main St
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Small plates, unpretentious, delicious. Great patio when the weather is warm. Midtown, walkable from our place.
By far our favorite barbecue in Cville. A little off the beaten path, but worth it. Get an old dirty biscuit or the chicken & waffles. It will not disappoint!
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Ace Biscuit & Barbecue
600 Concord Ave
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By far our favorite barbecue in Cville. A little off the beaten path, but worth it. Get an old dirty biscuit or the chicken & waffles. It will not disappoint!
Amazing brunch!
Chickadee
Amazing brunch!

Drinks & Nightlife

Often has live music, and is where Dave Matthews got his start. Their draft list frequently rotates and has a good selection.
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Miller's Downtown
109 W Main St
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Often has live music, and is where Dave Matthews got his start. Their draft list frequently rotates and has a good selection.
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The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main St
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Huge beer list and smash burgers with interesting toppings. It's small though so try to grab a seat at the bar!
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Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Cville
109 2nd St SE
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Huge beer list and smash burgers with interesting toppings. It's small though so try to grab a seat at the bar!
Music, Comedy, Burlesque... The Southern has an eclectic mix of events throughout the year.
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The Southern Café and Music Hall
103 1st St S
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Music, Comedy, Burlesque... The Southern has an eclectic mix of events throughout the year.
Brewery only, but often has food trucks.
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Random Row Brewing Co.
608 Preston Ave
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Brewery only, but often has food trucks.
One of our local breweries, Champion has a chill vibe and some amazing beers. If you like sours, they consistently have some of the best sours in town. If you like IPAs, their Missel IPA is solid. They have pinball machines, shuffleboard, and board games, as well as frequently have music outdoors when the weather is nice.
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Champion Brewing Company
324 6th St SE
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One of our local breweries, Champion has a chill vibe and some amazing beers. If you like sours, they consistently have some of the best sours in town. If you like IPAs, their Missel IPA is solid. They have pinball machines, shuffleboard, and board games, as well as frequently have music outdoors when the weather is nice.

Sightseeing

Thomas Jeffersons home. They have guided house tours every 30 minutes, and the grounds are beautiful. Make sure to check out the vegetable gardens during growing season.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
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Thomas Jeffersons home. They have guided house tours every 30 minutes, and the grounds are beautiful. Make sure to check out the vegetable gardens during growing season.

Parks & Nature

The main Monticello trail is gravel/decking, which makes it a pretty easy trail for all abilities. There are also a number of more difficult trails off of the main trail for those looking for more of a challenge. Get to the base of the trail early; the parking lot is small and fills up when the weather is nice.
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Saunders-Monticello Trail
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The main Monticello trail is gravel/decking, which makes it a pretty easy trail for all abilities. There are also a number of more difficult trails off of the main trail for those looking for more of a challenge. Get to the base of the trail early; the parking lot is small and fills up when the weather is nice.

Essentials

Great selection. What else can you say? it's Wegmans.
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Wegmans
100 Wegmans Wy
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Great selection. What else can you say? it's Wegmans.
Small grocery specializing in cheese, meats, and made-to-order sandwiches/lunch. They are super knowledgeable and have a great assortment of things to make a delicious cheese board.
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Feast
416 W Main St
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Small grocery specializing in cheese, meats, and made-to-order sandwiches/lunch. They are super knowledgeable and have a great assortment of things to make a delicious cheese board.

Getting Around

This is also the Charlottesville Visitors Center. You can catch all of the buses from here, including the FREE trolly, which leaves every 15 minutes and goes between Downtown and the University grounds.
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Downtown Transit Station
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This is also the Charlottesville Visitors Center. You can catch all of the buses from here, including the FREE trolly, which leaves every 15 minutes and goes between Downtown and the University grounds.

Arts & Culture

IX often has interesting outdoor events including beer festivals, concerts, cultural events, and many others. It's always a good idea to see whats going on there, or even just wander down there and check out the art installations.
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IX Art Park
522 2nd St SE
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IX often has interesting outdoor events including beer festivals, concerts, cultural events, and many others. It's always a good idea to see whats going on there, or even just wander down there and check out the art installations.
The Paramount has diverse offerings from Operas to iconic movies.
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The Paramount Theater
215 E Main St
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The Paramount has diverse offerings from Operas to iconic movies.
No visit to Charlottesville would be complete without a walk around the University Grounds. Check out the Rotunda and the Lawn rooms, and make sure to visit Edgar Allen Poe's old room on the Range.
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University of Virginia
918 Emmet St N
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No visit to Charlottesville would be complete without a walk around the University Grounds. Check out the Rotunda and the Lawn rooms, and make sure to visit Edgar Allen Poe's old room on the Range.