Highest-rated cafes in the Charlottesville area by diners
Highest-rated cafes in the Charlottesville area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Charlottesville area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Charlottesville were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#20. C'ville Coffee
- Rating: 3.8/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1301 Harris St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Grit Coffee - Downtown
- Rating: 3.8/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 112 West Main St. Ste 1 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Greenberry's Coffee
- Rating: 3.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1049 Emmet St. North Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Mudhouse Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 3.8/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 213 West Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Grit Coffee - UVA Corner
- Rating: 3.9/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 19 Elliewood Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Farm Bell Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (466 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1209 West Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Beer Run
- Rating: 4.0/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 156 Carlton Road Ste 203 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Beer Bar, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Kung Fu Tea
- Rating: 4.1/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1001 West Main St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Shenandoah Joe- Ivy
- Rating: 4.2/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2214 Ivy Road Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Oakhurst Café
- Rating: 4.2/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1616 Jefferson Park Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Market at Mill Creek
- Rating: 4.3/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1345 Parham Crcl Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Delis, Convenience Stores
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Duck Donuts
- Rating: 4.4/5 (250 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2075 Bond St. Ste 120 Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Petite MarieBette
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 105 Water St. East Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Carpe Donut
- Rating: 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1715 Allied Lane Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Donuts, Caterers, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Gearharts Fine Chocolates
- Rating: 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 243-B Ridge Mcintire Road Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Atlas Coffee
- Rating: 4.6/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2206 B Fontaine Ave. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Guajiros Miami Eatery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 10th St. Northwest Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Lone Light Coffee
- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 4th St. Northeast Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Simeon Market
- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 1330 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cumbre Bakery
- Rating: 4.8/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 820 East Jefferson St. Charlottesville, Virginia
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
