The best coffee shops in Charlottesville
Grit Coffee leads our ranking for coffee shops in Charlottesville. Readers voted it first in Best of C-VILLE in 2025 and 2026. Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters and Belle come next.
- 1Grit CoffeeReaders' choice, 2025, 2026
2Shenandoah Joe Coffee RoastersReaders' runner-up, 2025, 2026
3BelleNamed by The Charlottesville 29
53 coffee shops are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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Photo: bellecville.com 3Belle
Charlottesville- On The Charlottesville 29, a critic's list of the town's best restaurants: “A café, sandwich shop and bakery, the Shanesy brothers’ homage to their love of food” [5]
- On Charlottesville Family's coffee shops list (2026) [2]
- On charlottesville.guide's coffee shops list (2024) [4]
- C-VILLE Weekly (2019): “One of the newest coffee shops on the block, Belle, is just that—a beautiful space.” [6]
“Belle is a full-scale bakery and restaurant known for using high-quality, local ingredients to craft our popular breakfast sandwiches, sourdough breads and pastries, coffee, and more!”
- Where
- 407 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Breakfast Sandwich $13
- Has
- Breakfast all day · Catering · Brunch · Takeout
- Phone
- (434) 328-8755
All hours
Mon 8 AM to 3 PM Tue 8 AM to 3 PM Wed 8 AM to 3 PM Thu 8 AM to 3 PM Fri 8 AM to 3 PM Sat 8 AM to 3 PM Sun 8 AM to 3 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: guajiroscville.com 4Guajiros Miami Eatery
Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 for coffee shops, voted by readers [7]
- On The Charlottesville 29, a critic's list of the town's best restaurants: “A family’s joy expressed through their Miami eatery” [5]
“Our food is inspired by the flavors and culture of Miami and South Florida.”
- Where
- 114 10th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Catering · Espresso
- Phone
- (434) 465-2108
All hours
Mon 8 AM to 3 PM Tue 8 AM to 3 PM Wed 8 AM to 8 PM Thu 8 AM to 8 PM Fri 8 AM to 8 PM Sat 8 AM to 8 PM Sun 8 AM to 3 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: mudhouse.com 5Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters
Coffee shop · Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for coffee shops, voted by readers [1]
- On Charlottesville Family's coffee shops list (2026) [2]
- #2 on Charlottesville Insider's coffee shops list (2024) [3]
- C-VILLE Weekly (2019): “Like walking into a friend's moody yet welcoming den. The Downtown Mall is where all the action happens, and the Mudhouse is often the center of the buzz.” [6]
“Since 1993, Mudhouse has been driven by one simple goal: "create good feeling."”
- Where
- 213 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Blend | Mudhouse Blend $23 · Blend | Intention $22
- Has
- Takeout · Delivery · Private dining
- Phone
- (434) 984-6833
All hours
Mon 7 AM to 7 PM Tue 7 AM to 7 PM Wed 7 AM to 7 PM Thu 7 AM to 7 PM Fri 7 AM to 8 PM Sat 7 AM to 8 PM Sun 7 AM to 8 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
6Kindness Cafe + Play
Cafe · Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for coffee shops, voted by readers [1]
- On Charlottesville Family's coffee shops list (2026) [2]
- On charlottesville.guide's coffee shops list (2024) [4]
- Where
- 151 McIntire Pk Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Phone
- (434) 956-9182
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Photo: albemarlebakingco.com Albemarle Baking Co
Bakery · Charlottesville“We handcraft our award-winning breads, cakes, and pastries in our bakery using only the finest ingredients.”
- Where
- 418 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Closed today
- Phone
- (434) 293-6456
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 8 AM to 5 PM Wed 8 AM to 5 PM Thu 8 AM to 5 PM Fri 8 AM to 5 PM Sat 8 AM to 5 PM Sun Closed Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Atlas Coffee
Coffee shop · Charlottesville“Serving great coffee, espresso, and tea, Atlas Coffee is a friendly neighborhood espresso bar where the pastries are fresh-baked and the coffee is locally roasted.”
- Where
- 2206 Fontaine Ave Ext, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Closed today
- Has
- Espresso · Pastries · Wi-Fi · Dog friendly · Kids menu
- Phone
- (434) 970-1700
All hours
Mon 7 AM to 3 PM Tue 7 AM to 3 PM Wed 7 AM to 3 PM Thu 7 AM to 3 PM Fri 7 AM to 3 PM Sat 7 AM to 3 PM Sun Closed Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: cvillecoffee.com C'Ville Coffee
Coffee shop · Charlottesville“Wine, coffee, and good food in the heart of Charlottesville.”
- Where
- 1301 Harris St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Has
- Outdoor seating · Takeout
- Phone
- (434) 817-2633
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Photo: cvillecoffee.com C'ville Coffee & Wine
Coffee shop · Charlottesville“Wine, coffee, and good food in the heart of Charlottesville.”
- On the menu
- Two Eggs on Your Choice of Bread $10.50 · Breakfast Sandwich Special #1 $13.45 · Garden Salad $7.90
- Has
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Catering
- Phone
- (434) 817-2633
Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: cakebloom.com Cake Bloom
Bakery · Charlottesville“We are Cake Bloom, a sister-owned and operated small business located in Charlottesville, Virginia.”
- Where
- 705 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4570
- Today
- Closed today
- On the menu
- Popovers $25 · Cake - Woodland Apple $35 · Cake - Pumpkin Spice Latte $40 · Cake - Single-Tier Fresh Floral $105
- Has
- Takeout · Catering · Private dining
- Phone
- (434) 328-8130
All hours
Mon Closed Tue Closed Wed 12 PM to 6 PM Thu 12 PM to 6 PM Fri 12 PM to 6 PM Sat 12 PM to 5 PM Sun Closed Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: camelliascville.com Camellias Bar & Roastery
Coffee shop · Charlottesville“At Camellias, we are dedicated to crafting a unique coffee experience.”
- Where
- 400 Preston Ave #150, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Catering · Pastries · Takeout
- Phone
- (434) 363-4249
All hours
Mon 8 AM to 5 PM Tue 8 AM to 5 PM Wed 8 AM to 5 PM Thu 8 AM to 5 PM Fri 8 AM to 5 PM Sat 8 AM to 5 PM Sun 8 AM to 5 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: camelliascville.com Camellias Coffee & Tea
Coffee shop · Charlottesville“At Camellias, we are dedicated to crafting a unique coffee experience.”
- Where
- 116 10th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Croissant $8.95
- Has
- Pastries · Catering · Breakfast all day
- Phone
- (434) 442-2362
All hours
Mon 8 AM to 5 PM Tue 8 AM to 5 PM Wed 8 AM to 5 PM Thu 8 AM to 5 PM Fri 8 AM to 5 PM Sat 8 AM to 5 PM Sun 8 AM to 5 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: coucourachou.com Cou Cou Rachou
Bakery · Charlottesville“Cou Cou Rachou is Charlottesville's classic French bakery, serving the finest French breads, savory & sweet pastries, and breads.”
- Where
- 917 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Pastries · Happy hour
- Phone
- (434) 270-0583
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 7 AM to 2 PM Wed 7 AM to 2 PM Thu 7 AM to 2 PM Fri 7 AM to 7 PM Sat 7 AM to 4 PM Sun 7 AM to 2 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: crozetcrepecompany.com Crozet Crepe Company
Pancake house · Charlottesville- Where
- 325 Four Leaf Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (434) 268-7050
All hours
Mon Closed Tue 7 AM to 3 PM Wed 7 AM to 3 PM Thu 7 AM to 3 PM Fri 7 AM to 3 PM Sat 8 AM to 3 PM Sun 8 AM to 3 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: dailygrindcville.com Daily Grind
Coffee shop · Charlottesville“Family owned and operated coffee & ice cream shop.”
- Where
- 3450 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22911
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Fresh Roasted Brew $1.50 · Café Latte $2.75 · Cappuccino $2.75
- Has
- Espresso · Takeout
- Phone
- (434) 529-8209
All hours
Mon 7 AM to 6 PM Tue 7 AM to 6 PM Wed 7 AM to 6 PM Thu 7 AM to 6 PM Fri 7 AM to 6 PM Sat 8 AM to 6 PM Sun 12 PM to 6 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: giveandtakecoffee.com Give & Take Coffee
Coffee shop · Charlottesville“At Give & Take, we wholeheartedly believe that great coffee should be accessible to everyone.”
- Where
- 416 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Has
- Takeout · Wi-Fi
- Phone
- (434) 207-2908
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Photo: gritcoffee.com Grit Coffee, Riverside Village
Coffee shop · Charlottesville“We put in the hard work to roast and serve great coffee so you can start your day off right.”
- Where
- 610 Riverside Shops Way, Charlottesville, VA 22911
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Pastries
- Phone
- (434) 995-7004
All hours
Mon 7 AM to 5 PM Tue 7 AM to 5 PM Wed 7 AM to 5 PM Thu 7 AM to 5 PM Fri 7 AM to 5 PM Sat 7 AM to 5 PM Sun 7 AM to 5 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: iron-made.com Iron Paffles & Coffee
Cafe · Charlottesville“Our signature paffles are a delightful hybrid of puff pastry and waffles.”
- Where
- 214 W Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Vegan options · Gluten-free options · Catering
- Phone
- (434) 806-3800
All hours
Mon 7 AM to 3 PM Tue 7 AM to 3 PM Wed 7 AM to 3 PM Thu 7 AM to 3 PM Fri 7 AM to 3 PM Sat 7 AM to 3 PM Sun 7 AM to 3 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: ivyprovisions.com Ivy Provisions
Deli · Charlottesville- Where
- 2206 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4976
- Phone
- (434) 202-1308
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Photo: mudhouse.com Mudhouse
Coffee shop · Charlottesville“Since 1993, Mudhouse has been driven by one simple goal: "create good feeling."”
- Where
- 1345 Parham Cir, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- On the menu
- Mudhouse Blend $23
- Has
- Private dining · Takeout
- Phone
- (434) 984-1996
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Photo: oakhurstinncafe.com Oakhurst Café
Cafe · Charlottesville“Oakhurst Café is a neighborhood eatery serving up freshly baked pastries, locally roasted coffee, and seasonally influenced dishes.”
- Where
- 1616 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Latte $4.50 · Cappuccino $4.50 · Blueberry Muffin $6
- Has
- Brunch · Reservations · Private dining
- Phone
- (434) 872-0100
All hours
Mon 7 AM to 2 PM Tue 7 AM to 2 PM Wed 7 AM to 2 PM Thu 7 AM to 2 PM Fri 7 AM to 2 PM Sat 8 AM to 2 PM Sun 8 AM to 2 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: mariebette.com Petite MarieBette
Bakery · Charlottesville“We believe that the local bakery is the heart of the community and are proud to provide Charlottesville with the most basic of human needs—good bread and a place to gather and connect.”
- Where
- 105 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Has
- Pastries · Breakfast all day · Takeout · Wi-Fi
- Phone
- (434) 284-8903
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Photo: thebradburydowntown.com The Bradbury
Music venue · Charlottesville“The Bradbury is a place of possibility, connection, and community.”
- Where
- 300 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Has
- Wi-Fi
- Phone
- (434) 201-2373
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Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Charlottesville.
Photo: botanicalfare.com Bar Botanical
Cocktail bar · Crozet“At Bar Botanical, we've carefully cultivated our bar menu to be completely plant-based, otherwise known as vegan.”
- Where
- 2025 Library Ave, Crozet, VA 22932
- Has
- Vegan options · Happy hour · Gluten-free options · Brunch
- Phone
- (434) 951-2069
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Photo: mudhouse.com Mudhouse Crozet
Cafe · Crozet“Since 1993, Mudhouse has been driven by one simple goal: "create good feeling."”
- Where
- 5793 The Square, Crozet, VA 22932
- Today
- Closed for the day
- On the menu
- Blend | Mudhouse Blend $23
- Has
- Takeout · Private dining
- Phone
- (434) 823-2240
All hours
Mon 7 AM to 7 PM Tue 7 AM to 7 PM Wed 7 AM to 7 PM Thu 7 AM to 7 PM Fri 7 AM to 7 PM Sat 7 AM to 7 PM Sun 7 AM to 7 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
Photo: prahabakery.com Praha Bohemian Bakery and Cafe
Bakery · Crozet“A taste of Prague in Crozet”
- Where
- 5778 Three Notch'd Rd, Crozet, VA 22932-3107
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Pastries · Wi-Fi
- Phone
- (434) 205-4485
All hours
Mon 7 AM to 5 PM Tue 7 AM to 5 PM Wed 7 AM to 5 PM Thu 7 AM to 5 PM Fri 7 AM to 5 PM Sat 7 AM to 5 PM Sun 7 AM to 5 PM Checked Oct 4 · Report a change
No longer open
- Fine Arts Cafe, 110 Bayly Dr has closed.
What coffee shops costs in Charlottesville
The lowest price for each, from each restaurant’s own menu, checked October 2026.
| Restaurant | Drip coffee | Latte | Cappuccino | Pastry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Bloom | — | $40 (Cake - Pumpkin Spice Latte) | — | — |
| Camellias Coffee & Tea | — | — | — | $8.95 (Croissant) |
| Daily Grind | — | $2.75 (Café Latte) | $2.75 (Cappuccino) | — |
| First Free Coffee Bar | $2.50 (Drip coffee) | $4 (Latte) | $4 (Cappuccino) | $2.50 (Pastry) |
| Oakhurst Café | — | $4.50 (Latte) | $4.50 (Cappuccino) | $6 (Blueberry Muffin) |
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
- Fine Arts Cafe closed
Questions
- What is the best coffee shops in Charlottesville?
- Grit Coffee. Won Best of C-VILLE 2025 and 2026 for coffee shops, voted by readers; On Charlottesville Family's coffee shops list (2026). Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters and Belle come next.
- How much does coffee shops cost in Charlottesville?
- On the restaurants' own menus: drip coffee about $2.5; latte from $2.75 (Daily Grind) to $40 (Cake Bloom); cappuccino from $2.75 (Daily Grind) to $4.5 (Oakhurst Café); pastry from $2.5 (First Free Coffee Bar) to $8.95 (Camellias Coffee & Tea).
- How many coffee shops are in Charlottesville?
- 53 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026, including Aerial Resupply Coffee, Albemarle Baking Co, Atlas Coffee, Belle, Bodo's Bagels and 48 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 6 more, in Crozet and Afton.
- Where can I order coffee shops online in Charlottesville?
- 22 have online ordering on their own websites: Albemarle Baking Co, Atlas Coffee, Belle, C'Ville Coffee, C'ville Coffee & Wine, Cake Bloom, Camellias Bar & Roastery, Camellias Coffee & Tea and 14 more.
- Is Fine Arts Cafe in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Fine Arts Cafe has closed. For coffee shops nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Coffeehouse, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Charlottesville Family, A Local's Guide to Coffee Shops in Charlottesville, VA, August 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3Charlottesville Insider, Charlottesville's Must-Try Coffee Shops, August 2024. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4charlottesville.guide, Best Coffee Shops in Charlottesville, November 2024. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 5The Charlottesville 29, The Charlottesville 29 list, 2026. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 6C-VILLE Weekly, Have caffeine, will work: The best C’ville coffee shops for working remotely, December 2019. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
- 7Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2025: Best Coffeehouse, 2025. Checked Oct 4, 2026. Archived copy.
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