This is a neat space and I had a bit of time to explore as I waited for my sandwich from Feast…read more There's a fish monger at one end with all sorts of tasty seafood items. The tuna steak looked amazing. Then there's the Spce Diva with over 150 different spices. And then there's the Feast market with cheeses and wines and beers and higher end deli meats. A number of tables inside and out so that you can enjoy your meal here, too! Just an awesome spot.

Main Street Market is made up of Feast, Spice Diva, Orzo, Albemarle Baking Company, Feast Coffee…read moreTruck, Seafood at West Main, Crate & Marrow, and Monsoon Siam Togogo. Most of these open to a central hall/hallway with lots of seating. Each of these have their own yelp page so there's no point reviewing them here but it's a great collection. The building has a couple large private parking lots. Today it's raining out and in the 30/40s. I had to be out of my house for a few hours with my dog. It turns out while there are a lot of businesses in Charlottesville that have outdoor patios that are dog friendly, very few let you bring them inside. Main Street Market is the one exception I could find. Dogs are allowed in their seating area since all food prep is done in the shops. Our pup has enjoyed all of the attention he's received from passersby and I've enjoyed not having to be outside for four hours. The one downside is that there doesn't seem to be a public WiFi option. Several of the businesses have WiFi but it's all password protected.

I just got a bra fitting done at Derriere de Soie and it was such a positive and easy experience!…read moreMegan found some great bras based on what I was looking for (something for daily wear) and tailored it to my job! I liked how she was honest about what was working and what wasn't and finding me different options that I could pick and choose from. I loved the quality of the products that I tried on. Super pleased with my purchases. On my way out the door, I was browsing throughs some of their lingerie and shapewear - needless to say, I will definitely be back soon!

I have not been to the brick and mortar Derriere de Soie since I moved away from Charlottesville in…read more2016, but they have been amazing about being responsive and keeping my information on file when I needed it to recreate the one true bra experience I had there. The splurge of getting fitted and starting my bra life right was one of my few joys as I finished up my graduate work and the concomitant vow of poverty. Worth every penny and I hope to get back in for another fitting now that I have returned to the DC Metropolitan area post having and nursing 2 humans.

I am smitten by this new consignment boutique. It has everything I appreciate-- a thoughtful…read morecollection of clothes, (casual, arty dressy, & business), scarves and purses (yes!), jewelry (yes! yes!) (including collections from local artists) and shoes. The shop is centered by Rhoda, a knowledgeable, helpful, friendly (and beautiful) person who keeps just enough distance for comfort and stays close enough for feedback. Ali her new assistant seems wonderful too. I love that I can find things that are well-made, with prices that align with value, and are unique enough to fit my style (I do not like to see myself coming and going). I spend many hours exploring shops like this across the globe and I am happy to find the best one within walking distance to my place. There is lots of stuff here and it's well organized and bright. Even though the address says 23rd St. look for the entrance on Fern (in the yellow building). I am very happy with my purchases and plan to head back soon.

Rhoda, the owner, is very condescending and snarky, which is surprising as one would expect…read moreexcellent customer service in this type of business. Two stars as the shop has a great location, however would not recommend it. Consider other options in the area first. For example, Current Boutique in Alexandria or Ella-Rue in Washington, DC. Excellent customer service and knowledgeable.

Been stopping by here off and on for years. Great store with excellent inventory. Everyone I've…read moreinteracted with has been absolutely fantastic. Helpful, knowledgeable and great to do business with. Not many of these kinds of stores for men around so when you find a jewel like this it's important to support.

I won't shop for suits anywhere else as long as I'm in Charlottesville, and here's why:…read more I went in to get a suit for some upcoming job interviews. Mike sized me up and was immediately on the phone to order my suit from his supplier, with expedited shipping at no extra charge. The price was a bit more than I'd pay at Men's Warehouse, but not a whole lot more, and the garments are of noticeably higher quality, and each suit comes with lifetime free alterations. He called me the minute it came in, and I went down to try it on. It fit great, and looked great, but I immediately noticed it was a charcoal grey, rather than the lighter grey I wanted, and which I heard Mike order on the phone. In short, I knew it was the supplier's mistake, not the Shop's. But Mike didn't pass the buck, didn't explain it away. He took accountability for his supplier's mistake, and had the charcoal suit altered for me to use in my interview, and ordered the correct grey one for me when I get back. I was expecting to give back the charcoal one, but when I returned to try on the altered suit, he insisted I keep both for the trouble. I was blown away. Mike's words were "I do business the right way, the way it used to be done". Indeed. I can't recommend this place highly enough.

I always find something I love at Consignment House. I've bought several pieces for myself,…read moreincluding an amazing 1940s transom at a great price, along with art and unique decor. It's also my go-to for gifts, since they have such a great mix of antiques and one-of-a-kind items at different price points. Geoff is wonderful, super knowledgeable, and the store has a really cool, welcoming vibe. A must-visit spot in Charlottesville.

They had great bracelet for my spouse that was made by a well known Navajo artist who's no longer…read morewith us. Something you wouldn't find just everywhere. Very fair deal and pleasant and responsive people to work with. Immediate shipping. Thanks for a nice online experience!

Love, love, loved this bright fun boutique! Some of the clothes are quite high end, but check out…read morethe sale racks in the back of the store! I adored the "designer" dressing rooms, too cute! I bought the silk jeweled top pictured - it was $198 but I got it for $49! Still a bit expensive but it's amazing! The jewelry section is plentiful and the shelves are stocked with fabulous gifts and accessories. They also carry cool books about Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel and more. There's a display of Scout bags, one with fun socks and hosiery and one with stationery and bedazzled pens! The lady helping us was sweet and friendly. I observed her assisting another customer and it was refreshing to hear her give honest feedback rather than focusing on a sale. The customer had on a top that was just a smidgen tight and the clerk said "that might not be too comfy sitting down, but I can order you the next size up at the counter and have it mailed to you!" And the customer was so appreciative! Good job! I'd seek this shop out again next time I travel the the Charlottesville downtown promenade!

Spring Street Boutique is a fabulous spot for affordable fashion. The owner stays current on…read moreeverything from shoes, jewelry to handbags and rain gear! Great location on the downtown mall makes the shopping experience fun and easy to get to. Some of my favorite pieces have come from visiting over the years. A great place to shop!

Be Super aware of the return policy. I purchased 5 items on Sunday. The baby wasn't thrilled by two…read moreof the items. Went to return two items on Monday and the they could not be returned because the box had been opened. One of the items was not even assembled and neither was played with. Tried to shop local ‍

Bottom Line: Great toy brands and tons of variety…read more My husband and I went into Shenanigans because it has such high ratings, was located a 1/2 mile walk from out hotel and its holiday shopping season. I was impressed with the size of this toy store and excited to see that they carry many of my favorite toy brands like Folkmantis, Calico Critters and Ravensberger puzzles. They had a lot of fun sounding games I hadn't heard of as well. Aside from high quality toys and puzzles Shenanigans also had some really nice seasonal stuff like Advent calendars. My husband and I explored for quite awhile and finally landed on a Jellycat branded stuffed animal for a friend. For such a lovely store I would have expected there to be a little bit more in the way of service. For the fifteen minutes we spent in there the only acknowledgement we received was three words when we checked out - twenty-three seventeen. Maybe the employee was just having a hard day.