The best breakfast and brunch in Charlottesville
Guajiros Miami Eatery leads our ranking for breakfast and brunch in Charlottesville. It is named most often by local critics and food writers. Bodo's Bagels and Belle come next.
1Guajiros Miami EateryReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
- 2Bodo's BagelsReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
3BelleReaders' top three, 2025, 2026
31 breakfast and brunch spots are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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The top 6
How we rank
Photo: bizoudowntown.com 5Bizou
Charlottesville- On The Charlottesville 29, a critic's list of the town's best restaurants: “Gussied-up comfort food and sophisticated specials in a diner-like setting” [2]
- #5 on Charlottesville Insider's breakfast and brunch list (2024) [4]
- Where
- 119 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Phone
- (434) 977-1818
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Photo: farmbellkitchen.com Farm Bell Kitchen
Breakfast and brunch · Charlottesville“Farm Bell combines the best aspects of its two sister businesses, marrying the historical elegance of Dinsmore with Red Hub's commitment to Southern traditions.”
- Where
- 1209 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Brunch
- Phone
- (434) 205-1538
All hours
Mon 8 AM to 2 PM Tue 8 AM to 2 PM Wed 8 AM to 2 PM Thu 8 AM to 2 PM Fri 8 AM to 2 PM Sat 8 AM to 2 PM Sun 8 AM to 2 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: thefitzroycville.com The Fitzroy
American restaurant · Charlottesville- Where
- 120 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5220
- Phone
- (434) 295-1223
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No longer open
- Cavalier Diner, 1403 Emmet St N has closed.
- Doodles Diner, 1305 Long St has closed.
What breakfast and brunch costs in Charlottesville
The lowest price for each, from each restaurant’s own menu, checked October 2026.
| Restaurant | Eggs plate | Pancakes or waffles | Sandwich or biscuit | Coffee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle | — | — | $13 (Breakfast Sandwich) | — |
| Oakhurst Café | — | — | — | $4.50 (Latte) |
| The Whiskey Jar | — | — | $9 (Fried Chicken Biscuit) | — |
| Tip Top Restaurant | — | $7.95 (Three Buttermilk Pancakes) | $6.75 (Egg Sandwich) | — |
| Villa Diner | $8.95 (Eggs plate - The Deluxe) | $7.50 (Pancakes - Three Buttermilk Pancakes) | $11.95 (Sandwich - Classic Villa Club) | $2.95 (Coffee - Fresh Brewed) |
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Charlottesville’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
When our editor has eaten at these herself, her picks and notes appear at the top of this page.
What changed
- Doodles Diner closed
- Cavalier Diner closed
Questions
- What is the best breakfast and brunch in Charlottesville?
- Guajiros Miami Eatery. Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for breakfast and brunch, voted by readers; On The Charlottesville 29, a critic's list of the town's best restaurants. Bodo's Bagels and Belle come next.
- How much does breakfast and brunch cost in Charlottesville?
- On the restaurants' own menus: eggs plate about $8.95; pancakes or waffles from $7.5 (Villa Diner) to $7.95 (Tip Top Restaurant); sandwich or biscuit from $6.75 (Tip Top Restaurant) to $13 (Belle); coffee from $2.95 (Villa Diner) to $4.5 (Oakhurst Café).
- How many breakfast and brunch spots are in Charlottesville?
- 31 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026, including Albemarle Baking Co, Belle, Bizou, Bodo's Bagels, Corner Juice and 26 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 2 more, in Crozet.
- Which breakfast and brunch spots in Charlottesville take reservations?
- 3 take online bookings: Bizou, Farm Bell Kitchen and The Fitzroy. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
- Where can I order breakfast and brunch online in Charlottesville?
- 18 have online ordering on their own websites: Albemarle Baking Co, Belle, Bizou, Corner Juice, Duck Donuts, Farm Bell Kitchen, First Watch, Guajiros Miami Eatery and 10 more.
- Is Cavalier Diner in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Cavalier Diner has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
- Is Doodles Diner in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Doodles Diner has closed. For breakfast and brunch nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Breakfast/brunch, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2The Charlottesville 29, The Charlottesville 29 list, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3charlottesville.guide, Best Brunch in Charlottesville, May 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4Charlottesville Insider, Top Charlottesville Brunch Spots, December 2024. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 5Wanderlog, The 50 best breakfast and brunch in Charlottesville, July 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 6I Love CVille, 11 Breakfast Sandwiches To Try In Charlottesville!, April 2017. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
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