Riverside Lunch is tucked away in Charlottesville and definitely worth the stop! Three generations…read moreof the same family working here, an awesome atmosphere, and a place that really hasn't changed much over the years. They still have Popeye playing in the corner, which is such a cool touch. The place has been here since 1935, and I love coming up here for a great burger! Definitely a little piece of history worth checking out.

We got single patties because we were eating all day but I needed to have a burger here. The…read morereviews just looked too good. I wish I had been hungrier because the burger was as good as I imagined. Soft bun, fried pickles on the side and a basket of onion rings topped with a seasonal cider and I was in heaven. Service was fast and our waitress was super friendly and helpful. We loved walking into the bar and getting a table right away. There were some larger groups in there so we got lucky for sure.

My friend and I came here for brunch on Sunday around 11am. She got there before me and put our…read morenames on the list but the line moved quickly. I love a family style diner. Great for people of all ages and reasonably priced for delicious food. I did the Meat Lovers omelette (sausage, bacon, and ham) which came with their home potatoes and biscuit or toast (I picked biscuit). The omelette was soooo good and their biscuits were so soft. I didn't care for the sauce that was on the potatoes but overall yummy and my meal was $10.25! My friend did the pancake platter which came with 2 pancakes, 2 eggs any style, and choice of sausage or bacon. She liked hers and comes here a lot. This was my first time and I'd come back for sure!

Did I just go to Tip Top again? Hell yeah I did…read more This time I went for breakfast. Which has LONG time been there calling card to fame. I have probably only checked into this place 2 or 3 times but been here too many times to count. What more is there to say? Cheap food. Great service. Can't come here enough.

Great food...charming dining room....excellent service...highly recommended if you're in the…read moreCharlottesville/Ivy area

Duner's is one of the 'most recommended' restaurants I've seen in Cville as we make our culinary…read moretour thru the city with our UVA student. We make an early 5pm resy and there is a line of folks in the parking lot waiting to enter...great sign! It's not a huge restaurant but there is a secondary porch area which was opened during the pandemic so it looks like the space has doubled. It's a quaint and cozy feel and everyone is friendly and inviting. The menu isn't huge but there's a good selection of beef, fish, chicken dishes. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts app was very tasty..had a nice kick to it with good flavor. The Halibut, creamy Shrimp & Sausage Pasta and the Coq au Vin were all very enjoyable. Fresh ingredients and just good solid dishes all around. What we really enjoyed was the Coconut Cake with fresh berries. Wow, fluffy cake with a nice berry sauce and fresh whipped cream. One of the best coconut cakes we've had. Been very impressed with the Charlottesville food scene and Duner's didn't disappoint.

Yum! We love the villa and their food is delicious and well made. This is classic breakfast diner…read morefood, so don't expect an avocado toast, frittata, charcuterie board vibe. This is a simple, no frills, pancake egg hash brown coffee kinda joint. This is NOT brunch - it's breakfast. No complications, just simple good food. My boyfriend's two favorite things are the biscuits and gravy and the French toast. He gets it every time and it's always good. I usually get a combo breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage links, corned beef hash and hash browns. Can't be beat! The food is hot and delicious. The prices are totally reasonable so you'll have to wait awhile if you come in person especially on a weekend. Expect to wait up to an hour. If you don't want to do that you can also order delivery which I've done a few times. Overall, this is a great spot for simple hot and delicious breakfast!

We were looking for breakfast heading out of UVA family weekend and it this hit the spot! So much…read moreso, we forgot to take pictures of the food. Highlights include the 1) eggs: whether sunny side up or scrambled, delish and well-seasoned, 2) accompaniments on the table: jelly, butter, syrup, half and half, sugar, salt and pepper, hot sauce...didn't have to ask, 3) service was overworked but really kind and as responsive as they could be, 4) menu variety: they have something for everyone. Drawbacks: none. That all being said, this is absolutely solid but nothing unique to any diner. (That would be my only suggestion...like Penn state diner has grilled sticky buns...a unique dish would make this a stand-out)

The staff was awesome and great with our kids, the food was amazing, the drinks were great. We got…read morethe Apple Bourbon Chicken with slaw and sweet potato fries which were all great in flavor. The kids shared a coal miner which the barbecue was sweet and the bacon&burger was cooked perfectly. I ordered the Stumble down mac&cheese and it was the perfect amount of pepper jack and cream. We are from FAR away, but would definitely come back!

Restaurant has a lot of history as an establishment that's been around 100 years. Atmosphere is…read moregreat. It seems like a good college bar for drinks. Food wasn't very flavorful including the chicken fingers and French fries. Hamburger was cooked to order but nothing special. Would likely only return for drinks as they had good specials

Good food, service and ambiance. Busy but not long waiting lines. In great location downtown with…read morethe street closed down and turned into a outdoor eating area if you prefer eating outdoors instead of inside. Seats indoors are wood bench like. Hard on the rear-end unless you have some cushioning in your backside. We had the eggs Benedict with shaved corned beef and hollandaise sauce and breakfast potatoes. We also had 2 pancakes. All was good overall. The pancakes could have been cooked a bit longer as they were mushy inside (uncooked batter). The potatoes were a bit too salty and greasy but the peppers were slightly uncooked the way we like them. Overall a good place to eat.

A Charlottesville staple if I've ever seen one…read more I remember coming here as a kid. Same exact restaurant as it was then. It was pleasant coming here as an adult. I got to see what I assume was a regular reading a newspaper at the table next to me. I don't even think he placed an order. The waitress just knew what he wanted. This is the type of place that oozes soul in every facet of the business. Food was great, per usual. If I were off more mornings or like the gentleman next to us I'd come here everyday.

Had an awesome and healthy breakfast with my partner before heading out of town for a wedding! I…read morenever knew that this place was here! Came here on the earlier side, and there was a table of older gentlemen and a table of cops. Usually a great sign of stick to your bones, no-frills, food for value. Our waitress was great and we were quickly seated in a Comfy booth. They had all your diner classics and some healthy options which I truly appreciated. I had an egg white veggie omelette, which came out lightning with delicious fries and a side of tzatziki sauce a must! Breakfast sandwich with a side of cottage cheese. Delicious home-cooked meals done right! Yum!! I love a place that has customizable options to make your breakfast feel like comfort.

Tony's Diner doesn't look like much from the outside since it's tucked away at the end of a strip…read moremall in Charlottesville, but don't let that fool you. We were greeted by Tony, the owner, as soon as we walked in and were seated immediately, which made us feel welcome right away. Our waitress wasn't especially bubbly, but she took good care of us. It may have just been her morning personality, and the service itself was perfectly fine. We stopped in for breakfast. I ordered the pecan pancakes with a side of sausage, and the pancakes were delicious. There were three large pancakes on the plate, so it was a great value. My husband had the French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, and home fries. The breakfast was classic diner fare, but the home fries were exceptional. One of the highlights was getting to chat with Tony when we paid. He shared a little about how he came to own the restaurant and some of his background, which added a personal touch. We also ended up talking with the regulars at the table next to us, and it was easy to see this diner has built a friendly community of loyal customers. The menu is extensive, with just about every breakfast option you could want, plus a wide selection of Greek dishes for lunch. Overall, it's a welcoming neighborhood diner with generous portions, good food, and an owner who clearly cares about his customers.

A great little local spot! Really cute old farm house atmosphere!! The food is good, and the…read moreservice is great! They have a back yard-out door patio- make sure to check it out!! We ordered take out and we were delighted by our food! Everything was hot and perfect! The jalepeno poppers were outstanding!! Our whole group loved them! We also got a Rueben Sandwich was excellent! And the fries were spectacular as well!! We also got the Philly Cheesesteak and it was fabulous! Which is saying a lot for takeout!! Next time we are going to plan to eat in the restaurant because they have a full bar-with a lot of beer on tap!!

Yummy place! I went here on the later side after work, the service was on the slower side but the…read morefood was great! I ordered the burrito which was yummy inside & out! My colleague got the grilled cheese which was simple but tasty. We also got some cornbread to share which was really yummy. It was definitely a casual joint & had an older bar crowd kinda scene, but I'd recommend it for a bite if you aren't in a rush.

Every thing at Ace Biscuits and Barbecue is house made, right down to the pickles. Oh my the…read morepickles are wonderful. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. The interior has an industrial atmosphere with exposed ductwork and concrete floors.

This is great BBQ, great vibes, and amazing biscuits! The servers were personable and talked to…read moreeveryone and gave great recommendations for our first visit. The pulled pork was so juicy and the sauces were varied and tangy. The biscuit was perfect and i wanted another before we had even finished. The fried green tomatoes were a little tough, if that makes sense and I wish the brisket was a little juicer, but it was amazing and I would definitely come back!

My son picked this place. The place is very small, maybe four tables. It's really a one man…read moreoperation with some help to clear tables. Each meal is cooked by Shaun who is especially nice, friendly, and puts love into each dish he prepares. You can tell. Just take a breath when you walk in and take it in. Service is good, but like I said - its a one man operation so just be patience. The Fried Chicken and Devil Eggs are EXCELLENT. We would go back. Keep up the good job Shaun. Nicely done.

Came here to grab a bite with friends. The inside is very casual. The food was good and the…read moreportions were great for the price. I tried the Babyback Ribs and Fried Chicken Soul Sandwiches. The Babyback Ribs were really good. The ribs are taken off the bone for the soul sandwich and plated on slices of potato rolls. The Fried Chicken was good but not the best I've had in Charlottesville. I would have liked the outside to be crispier. The cornbread that comes with the order was also good. It was not traditional cornbread-- it tasted like carrot cake corn bread. The Mac and Cheese was a little too overcooked for my liking. However, for the meat sandwich and two sides were a large portion and cost 12 dollars which was awesome. Overall, Soul Food Joint is a charming locally owned soul food place downtown. It wasn't the best fried chicken or barbecue that I've had in Charlottesville, however the food was good and the portions were great for the price.