Gregg’s guidebook
Food Scene
The Corner is an easy (0.4 mi) walk from our house. This is the area students go to eat, to get coffee, to celebrate, to study, to shop and to go to the drug store. A few of our favorites here are Bodo's Bagels, Roots and Mellow Mushroom.
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The Corner
1501 University AveThe Corner is an easy (0.4 mi) walk from our house. This is the area students go to eat, to get coffee, to celebrate, to study, to shop and to go to the drug store. A few of our favorites here are Bodo's Bagels, Roots and Mellow Mushroom.
Bodo's is a local favorite for breakfast or lunch. Fresh bagels, bagel sandwiches, soups. The line may be long, but it moves quickly. My favorite in the morning is an egg bagel with bacon and cheddar cheese on a plain bagel.
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Bodo's Bagel Bakery - UVA "Corner"
1609 University AveBodo's is a local favorite for breakfast or lunch. Fresh bagels, bagel sandwiches, soups. The line may be long, but it moves quickly. My favorite in the morning is an egg bagel with bacon and cheddar cheese on a plain bagel.
Roots (on the UVA Corner) is one of our favorite lunch places. Fresh bowls with choice of rice, greens, vegetables, chicken. Very popular with students. Lisa and Gregg's favorite is the El Jefe. Tess likes the Mayweather.
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Roots Natural Kitchen
1329 W Main StRoots (on the UVA Corner) is one of our favorite lunch places. Fresh bowls with choice of rice, greens, vegetables, chicken. Very popular with students. Lisa and Gregg's favorite is the El Jefe. Tess likes the Mayweather.
A new and delicious restaurant on the UVA Corner. Very fresh! We enjoyed the ceviche on our recent visit!
Inka Grill Peruvian Cuisine
105 14th Street NorthwestA new and delicious restaurant on the UVA Corner. Very fresh! We enjoyed the ceviche on our recent visit!
On the UVA Corner, we like their pizzas here, either eating inside or carrying one home. Lisa and Gregg like the loaded House Pizza. Tess prefers one of the many vegetarian options.
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Mellow Mushroom
1321 W Main StOn the UVA Corner, we like their pizzas here, either eating inside or carrying one home. Lisa and Gregg like the loaded House Pizza. Tess prefers one of the many vegetarian options.
This is THE traditional Charlottesville restaurant on the UVA Corner. Variety of dishes. Definitely an eat-in place.
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The Virginian
1521 University AveThis is THE traditional Charlottesville restaurant on the UVA Corner. Variety of dishes. Definitely an eat-in place.
Mudhouse Coffee 10th Street
116 10th St NWAn excellent espresso choice that is a few blocks from the Corner.
The Downtown Mall is reasonable walk (1.2 mi) or you can catch the free trolley in front of the UVA rotunda. Main Street was bricked over and turned into a pedestrian mall back in the 1970's . Today it is a vibrant local hub for restaurants, bars, shopping, movie theater, live performance theater, live music, street musicians.
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Downtown Mall
The Downtown Mall is reasonable walk (1.2 mi) or you can catch the free trolley in front of the UVA rotunda. Main Street was bricked over and turned into a pedestrian mall back in the 1970's . Today it is a vibrant local hub for restaurants, bars, shopping, movie theater, live performance theater, live music, street musicians.
On the Downtown Mall, Gregg's favorite downtown pizza place. Lot's of fresh specialty pizzas and calzones. The people who run it are friendly. There is outdoor seating to people watch while you eat. Gregg's choice is the Fresh Mozzarella.
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Vita Nova New York Style Pizza & Restaurant
321 E Main StOn the Downtown Mall, Gregg's favorite downtown pizza place. Lot's of fresh specialty pizzas and calzones. The people who run it are friendly. There is outdoor seating to people watch while you eat. Gregg's choice is the Fresh Mozzarella.
Just below the Belmont Bridge, Barbie's Burrito Barn is one of our favorite lunch or dinner picks! It's fresh and it's delicious. It's a cozy spot with 3-4 tables inside and tables to sit outside. Barbie cooks everything herself, including delicious salsa. My favorite is the guac tostada with chicken. Lisa like the chicken taco. You might even see Tess taking orders on Friday evenings. Whatever you order, servings are generous.
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Barbies Burrito Barn
201 Avon StJust below the Belmont Bridge, Barbie's Burrito Barn is one of our favorite lunch or dinner picks! It's fresh and it's delicious. It's a cozy spot with 3-4 tables inside and tables to sit outside. Barbie cooks everything herself, including delicious salsa. My favorite is the guac tostada with chicken. Lisa like the chicken taco. You might even see Tess taking orders on Friday evenings. Whatever you order, servings are generous.
Awesome pastries made in the traditional french style. Our overall favorite is the chocolate croissant. They also serve sandwiches and other food.
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Petite MarieBette
105 E Water StAwesome pastries made in the traditional french style. Our overall favorite is the chocolate croissant. They also serve sandwiches and other food.
Vitae Spirits Distillery Downtown
107 E Water StOur favorite local distillery.
You can watch the chocolate being made while you walk up to try out the daily free samples. Incredibly rich chocolate in all kinds of delicious forms. Gregg's favorite is the chocolate torte ... though you can't go wrong with any choice here (if you like chocolate).
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Gearharts Fine Chocolates
243 Ridge McIntire RdYou can watch the chocolate being made while you walk up to try out the daily free samples. Incredibly rich chocolate in all kinds of delicious forms. Gregg's favorite is the chocolate torte ... though you can't go wrong with any choice here (if you like chocolate).
This is a great place to get cheeses, olive oils, olives, sliced meats.
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Feast
416 W Main StThis is a great place to get cheeses, olive oils, olives, sliced meats.
Some of the best espresso in town. They roast in-house. Located across the street from the Dairy Market on Preston Ave. Gregg's favorite is the traditional cappuccino.
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Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters
945 Preston AveSome of the best espresso in town. They roast in-house. Located across the street from the Dairy Market on Preston Ave. Gregg's favorite is the traditional cappuccino.
A short (0.6 mi) walk down Grady Ave, the Dairy Market is a new local hot spot that features a brewery (Starr Hill), a delicious restaurant (South & Central), and numerous food shops for coffee, desserts and other treats.
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Dairy Market Charlottesville
946 Grady AvenueA short (0.6 mi) walk down Grady Ave, the Dairy Market is a new local hot spot that features a brewery (Starr Hill), a delicious restaurant (South & Central), and numerous food shops for coffee, desserts and other treats.
In the Dairy Market building, a delicious menu. You can also order some of their dishes at the Milkman's Bar.
South and Central
946 Grady AvenueIn the Dairy Market building, a delicious menu. You can also order some of their dishes at the Milkman's Bar.
In the Dairy Market building, the Starr Hill brewery was one of the first breweries in the area. Lisa likes the Snow lager. Gregg's favorite is the Red Roostarr stout.
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Starr Hill Downtown
946 Grady AvenueIn the Dairy Market building, the Starr Hill brewery was one of the first breweries in the area. Lisa likes the Snow lager. Gregg's favorite is the Red Roostarr stout.
Sightseeing
UVa is a short (0.5 mi) walk up Rugby Road. Start with the Rotunda and the Pavilions around the lawn - the original part of the university that was founded by Thomas Jefferson. Enjoy the distinctive gardens that are in courtyards on the outside of the Pavilions.
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iRotunda
1826 University AveUVa is a short (0.5 mi) walk up Rugby Road. Start with the Rotunda and the Pavilions around the lawn - the original part of the university that was founded by Thomas Jefferson. Enjoy the distinctive gardens that are in courtyards on the outside of the Pavilions.
A really short walk (0.4 mi) away, the Fralin has a regular rotation of art exhibited within.
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The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia
155 Rugby RdA really short walk (0.4 mi) away, the Fralin has a regular rotation of art exhibited within.
Monticello is a short (15 min) drive away. The home of Thomas Jefferson, it is a must-see for any first visitor to Charlottesville.
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Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyMonticello is a short (15 min) drive away. The home of Thomas Jefferson, it is a must-see for any first visitor to Charlottesville.
The Rockfish Gap entrance to the Shenandoah National Park is a 28 min drive out I-64 West.
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Iphaki yaseShenandoah
Skyline DriveThe Rockfish Gap entrance to the Shenandoah National Park is a 28 min drive out I-64 West.
Shopping
A popular local spot on the UVA Corner to get UVA T-shirts, etc.
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Mincer's UVA Imprinted Sportswear
1527 University AveA popular local spot on the UVA Corner to get UVA T-shirts, etc.
A nearby shopping center that has grocery stores, an ABC (liquor) store, post office, and many chain restaurants and shops.
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Barracks Road Shopping Center
1117 Emmet St NA nearby shopping center that has grocery stores, an ABC (liquor) store, post office, and many chain restaurants and shops.
Entertainment
You may be able to watch a live show at the Culbreth Theatre, only a very short (0.4 mi) walk away. The theatre is especially busy in the summer months.
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Culbreth Theatre
109 Culbreth RdYou may be able to watch a live show at the Culbreth Theatre, only a very short (0.4 mi) walk away. The theatre is especially busy in the summer months.
On the Downtown Mall, the Paramount is an historic theater that underwent a massive renovation and often features live performances of well known singers, etc.
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The Paramount Theater
215 E Main StOn the Downtown Mall, the Paramount is an historic theater that underwent a massive renovation and often features live performances of well known singers, etc.
On the Downtown Mall, it's the hot spot for local live theater productions.
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Live Arts
123 E Water StOn the Downtown Mall, it's the hot spot for local live theater productions.
The Jefferson Theater
110 E Main StOn the Downtown Mall, it's a hot spot for live music.
Another hot spot for local music on the Downtown Mall.
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The Southern Café and Music Hall
103 1st St SAnother hot spot for local music on the Downtown Mall.
On the Downtown Mall, a modern movie theater with very comfortable seating, small theater spaces and interesting food and drinks to choose from. It's Gregg's favorite movie theater in town.
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Violet Crown Cinema
200 W Main StOn the Downtown Mall, a modern movie theater with very comfortable seating, small theater spaces and interesting food and drinks to choose from. It's Gregg's favorite movie theater in town.
On the Downtown Mall, it features "Friday's After 5" free music events throughout the summer.
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Sprint Pavilion
700 E Main StOn the Downtown Mall, it features "Friday's After 5" free music events throughout the summer.
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