Charlottesville Insider's Guide to Wineries, Hotels, Events, Shops, and Restaurants

Charlottesville has wonderfully unique things to do.

Not every town has unparalleled vistas, a Cab Franc made at the hands of the same person pouring it, or Dave Matthews and John Grisham walking by as you enjoy lunch at a café on its historic pedestrian mall—but Charlottesville does.

It’s urban and bucolic, historic yet modern. There are boundless hiking trails, wedding venues, wineries, breweries, boutique retail shops, and theaters (not to mention more restaurant seats than there are people to fill them). It’s for the limitless adventurer, the wine-taster, the music-seeker, and the family searching for a new experience..

At Charlottesville Insider, our goal is simple: to showcase Charlottesville by curating our ideas about what makes it unique. Follow our insiders to see what’s new, find exclusive deals, or simply figure out how to spend your day in our favorite city.

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Where to brunch in Charlottesville

Charlottesville has a serious food scene, and the town’s brunch offerings don’t disappoint- though they can get a little crowded. Read on for some local picks that are guaranteed to fuel you up for a day out-- or an afternoon in.

Our food is inspired by the flavors and culture of Miami and South Florida. Strong influences in Cuban dishes with Central and South American fares.

Set in a refurbished 1820’s building that housed a true tavern, grocery, and boarding house until the 1970’s, T&G’s farm-to-table style, rustic interior, and lavish cocktail menu make it a Charlottesville favorite for a boozy brunch. Their brunch menu is short, so don’t expect a smorgasbord, but every dish is worth eating. Try the 62-degree eggs and kick off your Sunday with a Death in the Afternoon-- then come back in the evening to check out the speakeasy below the Tavern, open when the green light is on.

Unfortunately, their brunch seatings are limited to Sundays, so get a reservation- especially if you have a group.

Hot coffee, cold bubbly, canelés, and the flakiest croissants in the city- that’s Marie Bette. The bustling, sunlit French café offers takeaway coffees and pastries from their front counter, but you’ll want to head to the back room, order a ginger-passion fruit Bellini, and feast. Seating is first come, first serve, and super limited, so save this one for your more intimate brunches.

Two words: 1. Brunch. 2. Buffet. For four hours every Sunday, you and your friends can head to Fitzroy and bask in heavenly, all-you-can-swallow southern offerings from shrimp & grits to homestyle sausage gravy. Reservations aren’t accepted unless you have 8 or more people, so assemble the team and head downtown. With an $18 price tag and plenty of gluten-sensitive options, it’s hard for anyone to back out of this one.

French name, American food, Charlottesville ambiance- that’s Bizou in a nutshell. They have the most robust brunch menu on this list, guaranteeing a good time for the pickiest eaters (yes, even that one friend doing Keto.) 20% off bubbly bottles, comfortable outdoor seating, and a prime downtown location make Bizou one of the best places in town to launch your Sunday. Like Petit Pois, they do limit their brunch menu to Sundays, but their lunch menu suits for a late Saturday brunch.

Just a short walk from either UVA or the Downtown Mall, Farm Bell Kitchen servers a delicious brunch menu.

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