From early morning eats to brunch to all-day breakfast, Charlottesville has a wide-array of options for every taste bud. Whether you want classic Southern comfort food or a quick smoothie, you can find local favorites below.
Blue Moon Diner
All day breakfast? Say less. Since 1979 Blue Moon Diner has been serving the Charlottesville population delicious comfort food all day, every day.
Phone Number: (434) 980-6666
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Bodo's Bagels
Legendary breakfast, lunch, and dinner New York Bagel Shop that is so embedded in UVA’s culture that it has become a Charlottesville institution. Combined, Bodo’s three locations feed roughly 6,000 people per day. That’s nearly 500 per hour that they are open. Or, seven per minute.
- 1418 Emmet St (Rt. 29), Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 505 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 1609 University Ave. (UVA “Corner”), Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone Number: (434) 293-6021
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Brazos Tacos
Tacos? For breakfast? Sign us up! We have breakfast tacos with eggs, bacon, meats, and more, so there’s never a bad time for a taco.
Phone Number: (434) 984-1163
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Corner Juice
With locations both on The Corner and the Downtown Mall, our bowls, smoothies, and juices are convenient, healthy options.
Phone Number: (434) 296-9977
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Farm Bell Kitchen
With locally sourced, fresh ingredients, Farm Bell Kitchen’s farm-to-fork breakfast and lunch options surely won’t disappoint. Open daily from 8am-2pm near The Corner, this is a UVA student favorite for a classy brunch any day of the week.
Phone Number: (434) 205-1538
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FIG Bistro & Bar
FIG is an intimate neighborhood restaurant featuring casual interpretations of New American and French cuisine. Our menu features an array of seasonal dishes, along with daily chef’s specials inspired by the fresh local ingredients available here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open every Saturday and Sunday for brunch.
Phone Number: (434) 995-5047
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First Watch
Open daily, our unique and healthy spins on breakfast classics will leave you full and satisfied. Try our Iced Coffee and Million-Dollar Bacon, they’re some of the best in town. There’s usually a wait, so download the First Watch app to put yourself on the list before coming in.
Phone Number: (434) 202-5383
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Grit Coffee
Visit this popular local coffee shop tucked into the corner to pick up a hot cup of coffee and a pastry. Be sure to ask about the seasonal beverages including the famous honey lavender latte!
Phone Number: (434) 293-4412
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Iron Paffles and Coffee
A unique little spot on the downtown mall that offers a range of paffle creations including both sweet and savory. You can get anything from fried chicken to nutella served on this buttery waffle pastry.
Phone Number: (434) 806-3800
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MarieBette Café & Bakery
MarieBette has fantastic pastries, coffee, breakfast, and lunch daily. Some local favorites include our Stuffed French Toast and Quiche. Try them and more at one of our two locations:
- 700 Rose Hill Dr Charlottesville, VA 22903
- 105 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone Number: (434) 529-6118
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Mel's Cafe
Mel’s family owned diner on West Main St. is a secret among UVA students – a very if you know, you know type situation. It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the classic, southern food hasn’t changed in decades in the best way possible. To add a cherry on top of it all, the prices literally cannot be beat.
Phone Number: (434) 971-8819
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The Nook
The Nook, located on the Downtown Mall, is the classic All-American diner. Since 1951, its old mahogany booths, counter service, and hospitable family owned environment have given Charlottesville’s diner-goers a place to call home.
Phone Number: (434) 295-6665
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Oakhurst Inn and Cafe
- A delicious brunch spot where “southern simple meets sophisticated continental”. Enjoy a fresh pastry and coffee on the beautiful, homey, patio.
Phone Number: (434) 872-0100
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Tip Top Restaurant
Although a bit further out from UVA’s hub, Tip Top’s retro diner decor and menu provides a hearty breakfast any day of the week. Open early but serving breakfast all day, so if you want breakfast at any point 6am-10pm this is the spot for you.
Phone Number: (434) 244-3424
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Torchy's Tacos
Looking for an easy and cheap breakfast? Swing by Torchy’s Tacos for a wide selection of breakfast tacos all under four dollars!
Phone Number: (434) 688-0070
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Villa Diner
The Villa Diner is close to UVA grounds and has a full made-to-order menu. Our spins on pancakes and waffles will satisfy any savory or sweet breakfast seeker.
Phone Number: (434) 296-9977
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