Debbie’s guidebook
Food scene
This is one of my favorite places for breakfast and lunch. They also have a to-go bakery which is stocked with fantastic French pastries and breads. Definitely try the pretzel croissants, canele, and just about everything.
121 locals recommend
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrThis is one of my favorite places for breakfast and lunch. They also have a to-go bakery which is stocked with fantastic French pastries and breads. Definitely try the pretzel croissants, canele, and just about everything.
The Bebedero
201 W Main StSuch great atmosphere. Fantastic mixed adult beverages.
Public Fish & Oyster
513 W Main StSo yummy! So fresh!
This budget friendly eatery is a Charlottesville institution. They have a decent bagel (and this is coming from a New Yorker.)
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AveThis budget friendly eatery is a Charlottesville institution. They have a decent bagel (and this is coming from a New Yorker.)
One of my favorite wineries with a fantastic view and fantastic food.
207 locals recommend
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdOne of my favorite wineries with a fantastic view and fantastic food.
Sultan Kebab
333 2nd St SEThis is my favorite for vegetarian food.
Local favorite for sushi. The chirashi bowl is my go to meal when I go to Now & Zen.
41 locals recommend
Now & Zen
202 2nd St NWLocal favorite for sushi. The chirashi bowl is my go to meal when I go to Now & Zen.
Creative tacos that are so wonderful. I highly recommend the Porkstar (made with pork belly and pickled watermelon rinds) and the Woody (made with at least 3 different mushrooms.)
59 locals recommend
Brazos Tacos
925 2nd St SECreative tacos that are so wonderful. I highly recommend the Porkstar (made with pork belly and pickled watermelon rinds) and the Woody (made with at least 3 different mushrooms.)
Sightseeing
Carter Mountain Orchard has the best view of the area! Bold Rock Cidery has an outpost at the orchard. Free music on Thursday nights in the summertime.
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailCarter Mountain Orchard has the best view of the area! Bold Rock Cidery has an outpost at the orchard. Free music on Thursday nights in the summertime.
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyFor all you history enthusiasts out there, this is a must see.
From the end of April to middle of December, this is where you find the best from local farmers and artisans. This is my go to Saturday breakfast spot. So many talented chefs come to the market and host a pop-up.
57 locals recommend
Charlottesville City Market
100 E Water StFrom the end of April to middle of December, this is where you find the best from local farmers and artisans. This is my go to Saturday breakfast spot. So many talented chefs come to the market and host a pop-up.
You can't come to Charlottesville without a trip to the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
291 locals recommend
Downtown Mall
You can't come to Charlottesville without a trip to the Downtown Pedestrian Mall.
Entertainment
Live Arts
123 E Water StFantastic live theater.
This is a fun outdoors music venue and look at interesting art installations.
69 locals recommend
IX Art Park
522 2nd St SEThis is a fun outdoors music venue and look at interesting art installations.