Guidebook for Charlottesville
Food Scene
A quaint country store just a quick walk from our house, this is one of our favorite places. It's been closed but is about to re-open! Coffee in the morning, music and drinks weekend nights.
25 locals recommend
The Batesville Market
6624 Plank RdA quaint country store just a quick walk from our house, this is one of our favorite places. It's been closed but is about to re-open! Coffee in the morning, music and drinks weekend nights.
The barristas are friendly, coffee is locally roasted, and the atmosphere is charming and relaxed. They have baked goods and quiche for a light breakfast.
56 locals recommend
Mudhouse Coffee Crozet
5793 The SquareThe barristas are friendly, coffee is locally roasted, and the atmosphere is charming and relaxed. They have baked goods and quiche for a light breakfast.
While technically a coffeeshop, I'd go here for lunch. Their sandwiches are good and reasonably priced. Atmosphere is fun in an old house with lots of outdoor seating.
44 locals recommend
Green House Coffee
1260 Crozet AveWhile technically a coffeeshop, I'd go here for lunch. Their sandwiches are good and reasonably priced. Atmosphere is fun in an old house with lots of outdoor seating.
If you like pubs, this is local treasure. They have quality beers on tap, and serve both delicious burgers and alternative vegetarian foods like "hippie wings" (breaded mushrooms with wing sauce).
60 locals recommend
Fardowners
5773 The SquareIf you like pubs, this is local treasure. They have quality beers on tap, and serve both delicious burgers and alternative vegetarian foods like "hippie wings" (breaded mushrooms with wing sauce).
Beautiful views, great local brews, and good food, this is a very popular local attraction that draws people out of Charlottesville and is just ten minutes from our house.
358 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Brewery
9519 Critzer Shop RdBeautiful views, great local brews, and good food, this is a very popular local attraction that draws people out of Charlottesville and is just ten minutes from our house.
Their pizza is awesome. It's a local hit, and conveniently close to our house. They also have good beer available.
65 locals recommend
Dr. Ho's Humble Pie
4916 Plank RdTheir pizza is awesome. It's a local hit, and conveniently close to our house. They also have good beer available.
If you're looking for a top of the line dinner out, I'd go here. It's a little pricey, but the quality is worth it.
6 locals recommend
Three Notch'd Grill
5790 Three Notched RdIf you're looking for a top of the line dinner out, I'd go here. It's a little pricey, but the quality is worth it.
Stop here on your way up to the Blue Ridge Parkway for a gourmet sandwich and you won't regret it.
63 locals recommend
Greenwood Gourmet Grocery
6701 Rockfish Gap TurnpikeStop here on your way up to the Blue Ridge Parkway for a gourmet sandwich and you won't regret it.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like breweries and Blue Mountain is too crowded, about ten miles farther down the road is Devil's Backbone. They brew a broad variety of beers and the building is decorated like a meade hall.
326 locals recommend
Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub
200 Mosbys RunIf you like breweries and Blue Mountain is too crowded, about ten miles farther down the road is Devil's Backbone. They brew a broad variety of beers and the building is decorated like a meade hall.
Sightseeing
The Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive are right up the road from us. Ask us for a recommendation if you're looking for a hike, or just go for a ride and enjoy the views along the road.
177 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway North Entrance
Blue Ridge ParkwayThe Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive are right up the road from us. Ask us for a recommendation if you're looking for a hike, or just go for a ride and enjoy the views along the road.
Everything Else
Chiles Peach Orchard
1351 Greenwood RdA fun place to pick your own fruit!
Arts & Culture
Check out local artists at this repurposed elementary school.
20 locals recommend
Rockfish Valley Community Center
190 Rockfish School LnCheck out local artists at this repurposed elementary school.