Elisa’s guidebook
Food scene
Delicious breakfast and coffee! Walk the downtown mall afterwards.
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Grit Coffee, Downtown
112 W Main StDelicious breakfast and coffee! Walk the downtown mall afterwards.
Delicious sandwiches, great for eating on site or planning your picnic.
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Ivy Provisions
2206 Ivy RdDelicious sandwiches, great for eating on site or planning your picnic.
Breakfast! Lunch! Snacks! Wine! Some of the best (and easiest) count food you'll find in Charlottesville, plus you'll be able to create a charcuterie or cheese plate that will be the envy of all.
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Feast
416 W Main StBreakfast! Lunch! Snacks! Wine! Some of the best (and easiest) count food you'll find in Charlottesville, plus you'll be able to create a charcuterie or cheese plate that will be the envy of all.
Delicious breakfast just down the street! Takeaway pastries and coffee, and a cafe that serves heartier fare. Bowerbird macaroons to top off the experience!
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MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrDelicious breakfast just down the street! Takeaway pastries and coffee, and a cafe that serves heartier fare. Bowerbird macaroons to top off the experience!
Bodo's bagels is a Charlottesville establishment - a local favorite! With three locations, you've got options. Don't be put off if there's a line - it moves quickly!
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Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveBodo's bagels is a Charlottesville establishment - a local favorite! With three locations, you've got options. Don't be put off if there's a line - it moves quickly!
Delicious shared plates and cocktails. We've always enjoyed great service!
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Little Star Restaurant
420 W Main StDelicious shared plates and cocktails. We've always enjoyed great service!
A favorite for craft cocktails and dessert - or anything, really! Make a reservation in advance! It's an intimate space and fills up quickly!
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The Alley Light
108 2nd St SWA favorite for craft cocktails and dessert - or anything, really! Make a reservation in advance! It's an intimate space and fills up quickly!
Yummy soups, salads, and sandwiches. You can easily identify gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options on their menu.
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Revolutionary Soup
108 2nd St SWYummy soups, salads, and sandwiches. You can easily identify gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options on their menu.
A personal favorite for it's Virginian-French food and it's cozy atmosphere!
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Bizou
119 W Main StA personal favorite for it's Virginian-French food and it's cozy atmosphere!
On the downtown mall, this Italian inspired menu rotates seasonally and is always delicious.
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Red Pump Kitchen
401 E Main StOn the downtown mall, this Italian inspired menu rotates seasonally and is always delicious.
Treats for everyone! Lots of gluten free options, in particular. The almond pave is a particular favorite. Enjoy!
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Paradox Pastry
313 2nd St SETreats for everyone! Lots of gluten free options, in particular. The almond pave is a particular favorite. Enjoy!
Juices, smoothies, Acacia bowls, and oatmeal. A perfect start to the day or reset if you're wanting to balance yourself after other, less healthy, indulgences.
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The Juice Laundry
722 Preston AveJuices, smoothies, Acacia bowls, and oatmeal. A perfect start to the day or reset if you're wanting to balance yourself after other, less healthy, indulgences.
Sightseeing
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyVisit Thomas Jefferson's historic home.
University of Virginia
918 Emmet St NFull of history and traditional architecture!
Apple picking, pumpkin picking, cider donuts, occasional sunset events, and tastings of Bold Rock Cider all make this a popular spot!
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Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailApple picking, pumpkin picking, cider donuts, occasional sunset events, and tastings of Bold Rock Cider all make this a popular spot!
McGuffey Park
A great park just off of the downtown mall that you can let the kids play in.
Skyline Drive
Skyline DriveA beautiful drive with scenic overlooks and hiking!
Wineries
Sundays when the weather is fine you can catch a polo match, but the view is breathtaking any day! Take a picnic and a frisbee.
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King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmSundays when the weather is fine you can catch a polo match, but the view is breathtaking any day! Take a picnic and a frisbee.
A beautiful view and delicious food and wine. They're often busy, so get there early or make a reservation if you can!
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Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdA beautiful view and delicious food and wine. They're often busy, so get there early or make a reservation if you can!
With beautiful views and some very enjoyable wine, this is a great just-outside-of-charlottesville experience.
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Blenheim Vineyards
31 Blenheim FarmWith beautiful views and some very enjoyable wine, this is a great just-outside-of-charlottesville experience.