Elisa’s guidebook

Elisa
Elisa’s guidebook

Food scene

Delicious breakfast and coffee! Walk the downtown mall afterwards.
18 locals recommend
Grit Coffee, Downtown
112 W Main St
18 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast and coffee! Walk the downtown mall afterwards.
Delicious sandwiches, great for eating on site or planning your picnic.
18 locals recommend
Ivy Provisions
2206 Ivy Rd
18 locals recommend
Delicious sandwiches, great for eating on site or planning your picnic.
Breakfast! Lunch! Snacks! Wine! Some of the best (and easiest) count food you'll find in Charlottesville, plus you'll be able to create a charcuterie or cheese plate that will be the envy of all.
48 locals recommend
Feast
416 W Main St
48 locals recommend
Breakfast! Lunch! Snacks! Wine! Some of the best (and easiest) count food you'll find in Charlottesville, plus you'll be able to create a charcuterie or cheese plate that will be the envy of all.
Delicious breakfast just down the street! Takeaway pastries and coffee, and a cafe that serves heartier fare. Bowerbird macaroons to top off the experience!
121 locals recommend
MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill Dr
121 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast just down the street! Takeaway pastries and coffee, and a cafe that serves heartier fare. Bowerbird macaroons to top off the experience!
Bodo's bagels is a Charlottesville establishment - a local favorite! With three locations, you've got options. Don't be put off if there's a line - it moves quickly!
143 locals recommend
Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston Ave
143 locals recommend
Bodo's bagels is a Charlottesville establishment - a local favorite! With three locations, you've got options. Don't be put off if there's a line - it moves quickly!
Delicious shared plates and cocktails. We've always enjoyed great service!
8 locals recommend
Little Star Restaurant
420 W Main St
8 locals recommend
Delicious shared plates and cocktails. We've always enjoyed great service!
A favorite for craft cocktails and dessert - or anything, really! Make a reservation in advance! It's an intimate space and fills up quickly!
109 locals recommend
The Alley Light
108 2nd St SW
109 locals recommend
A favorite for craft cocktails and dessert - or anything, really! Make a reservation in advance! It's an intimate space and fills up quickly!
Yummy soups, salads, and sandwiches. You can easily identify gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options on their menu.
26 locals recommend
Revolutionary Soup
108 2nd St SW
26 locals recommend
Yummy soups, salads, and sandwiches. You can easily identify gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian options on their menu.
A personal favorite for it's Virginian-French food and it's cozy atmosphere!
45 locals recommend
Bizou
119 W Main St
45 locals recommend
A personal favorite for it's Virginian-French food and it's cozy atmosphere!
On the downtown mall, this Italian inspired menu rotates seasonally and is always delicious.
17 locals recommend
Red Pump Kitchen
401 E Main St
17 locals recommend
On the downtown mall, this Italian inspired menu rotates seasonally and is always delicious.
Treats for everyone! Lots of gluten free options, in particular. The almond pave is a particular favorite. Enjoy!
12 locals recommend
Paradox Pastry
313 2nd St SE
12 locals recommend
Treats for everyone! Lots of gluten free options, in particular. The almond pave is a particular favorite. Enjoy!
Juices, smoothies, Acacia bowls, and oatmeal. A perfect start to the day or reset if you're wanting to balance yourself after other, less healthy, indulgences.
12 locals recommend
The Juice Laundry
722 Preston Ave
12 locals recommend
Juices, smoothies, Acacia bowls, and oatmeal. A perfect start to the day or reset if you're wanting to balance yourself after other, less healthy, indulgences.

Sightseeing

Visit Thomas Jefferson's historic home.
635 locals recommend
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
635 locals recommend
Visit Thomas Jefferson's historic home.
Full of history and traditional architecture!
251 locals recommend
University of Virginia
918 Emmet St N
251 locals recommend
Full of history and traditional architecture!
Apple picking, pumpkin picking, cider donuts, occasional sunset events, and tastings of Bold Rock Cider all make this a popular spot!
214 locals recommend
Carter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain Trail
214 locals recommend
Apple picking, pumpkin picking, cider donuts, occasional sunset events, and tastings of Bold Rock Cider all make this a popular spot!
A great park just off of the downtown mall that you can let the kids play in.
McGuffey Park
A great park just off of the downtown mall that you can let the kids play in.
A beautiful drive with scenic overlooks and hiking!
7 locals recommend
Skyline Drive
Skyline Drive
7 locals recommend
A beautiful drive with scenic overlooks and hiking!

Wineries

Sundays when the weather is fine you can catch a polo match, but the view is breathtaking any day! Take a picnic and a frisbee.
259 locals recommend
King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland Farm
259 locals recommend
Sundays when the weather is fine you can catch a polo match, but the view is breathtaking any day! Take a picnic and a frisbee.
A beautiful view and delicious food and wine. They're often busy, so get there early or make a reservation if you can!
207 locals recommend
Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank Rd
207 locals recommend
A beautiful view and delicious food and wine. They're often busy, so get there early or make a reservation if you can!
With beautiful views and some very enjoyable wine, this is a great just-outside-of-charlottesville experience.
95 locals recommend
Blenheim Vineyards
31 Blenheim Farm
95 locals recommend
With beautiful views and some very enjoyable wine, this is a great just-outside-of-charlottesville experience.