I spent two nights in the Graduate and went down to Poindexter for breakfast when I woke up the…read morefirst morning. My croissant tasted as though it was sourced from Costco; it had been heated up, which made it marginally palatable. I asked for a large cappuccino and got a drink that tasted as though a sugary syrup had been added to it. There was a huge volume of milk, which I guess was OK, and a small amount of OK-tasting espresso. The breakfast was convenient enough that I figured I'd go back for a second round the next morning. However, when I arrived at the coffee bar on Day Two, I was told that the person who would be staffing it was "running late" and that the croissants had not yet arrived. The front desk person found it in her heart to pour me some coffee from the huge urn at the coffee bar. I was grateful for the free lobby coffee but headed outside for my official breakfast. Outside was better.

This cafe located in the first floor of the Graduate Hotel is a convenient stop on the Corner if…read moreyou're looking for a study space with caffeine; however, the drinks and food leave something to be desired. There is a good amount of seating with two large shared-space tables and smaller circular tables, and there is free wifi access. The cafe offers coffee, tea, and draft options. I've only come in for coffee and tea twice and felt that it was overpriced for what you get. They only offer their iced drinks in the large option, and it's probably because the iced drink consists of 8-10 large ice cubes that take up a majority of the space of the cup. The iced chai and hot soy latte tasted good, but were standard. The food was kind of meh - I ordered a biscuit which was barely warmed up. Overall, an okay cafe (probably not my first choice to go to), but it will give you a caffeine fix if you need it.

Best latte I've ever had! My first visit here and it's the last day of the winter menu so they were…read moreout of the cardamom syrup in press for the spring menu launch tomorrow. The barista made a recommendation for a cinnamon latte and it was absolutely the best one I've ever had! Not too sweet. Perfect amount of creamy. And the friendly barista and funky chill vibe makes me want to move to CVille!

I love Grit Coffee they always have a fun drink. right now it's the Blackberry Mocha. I also had…read morethe blackberry in a latte because I liked it so much and I would definitely get the morning roll again.

Stopped in here briefly while visiting Charlottesville in June. We ordered a coffee and sat outside…read moreto wait for the shops to open and enjoy the beautiful morning. There are plenty of seating options inside and a few tables outside. Ordering was easy and the baristas behind the counter were very pleasant. I love when barista's take the time and care to create beautiful designs in the foam, as you can see from the photo. All in all, it was a good experience and the coffee was tasty. Highly recommend!

wow, what a disappointing experience. i've been to a handful of specialty coffee shops, and i…read moreprobably received the worst customer service here. barista barely said 3 words to me during the order and seemed annoyed the whole time. i was not rude or obnoxious. simply ordered an decaf iced cortado. place still seems to be noticeably dirty. on the bright side, they carry the best decaf espresso i have ever had. was pulled beautifully. will definitely return simply for the coffee.

They always have the best drinks most resembling the boba drinks I used to get when I was over…read moreseas. Prices are a bit high but what can you expect from Charlottesville. The workers are always super nice and the overall vibe in there is so cute. Would definitely recommend coming here!!!

The tea drinks honestly aren't bad here. It's the terrible customer service every time with some of…read morethese boba businesses. I ordered an $8-9 coffee milk tea with creme brûlée and oreo. It's my first time there and I missed the large option which is my mistake. Got like a small 12-16 oz cup. I asked if I could pay to get it as a large drink and the manager couldn't comprehend that all she had to do was void the transaction and I'd ring up the new drink and tip the baristas for the inconvenience. I'm not trying to make a service worker feel bad but it's on management to not be so stingy on just helping a customer. For $8-9 it did not feel worth the money and genuinely the customer service with some of these Asian boba shops are atrocious compared to the ones in Richmond like even Tsaocaa or Zen Cafe or in Nova like Teas N You I've been to owned by competent owners and workers that aren't incompetent. Edit: I've also worked in a boba restaurant before so I know how management can be and it's just poor business practice to screw over your customers.

Excellent coffee and tea in downtown Charlottesville. The quality of the coffee beans paired with…read moreartfully crafted espresso drinks is probably the best in the city. The baristas are excellent at making coffee, friendly, and the seasonal drinks are creative. They have a cardamom syrup that's delicious in lattes. The shop itself is very cute, with a handful of tables and stools at the counter. There's a couple of tables outside too. I wouldn't recommend trying to get work done here during a busy time since it's not a huge space.

We decided to explore Downtown Charlottesville this past Saturday afternoon while we were on a…read morequick weekend getaway. As usual, I'm looking for the best coffee roaster to go to, and Lone Light Coffee was on the top of my list in this area. The coffee shop is on the smaller side, but it was warm and comfortable. The baristas were nice and three of them gave me their input on which single origin I should choose for my pour-over. POUR-OVER - MKT Price +6.50 for Mohammed Aba Nura - Ethiopia (tasting notes: Strawberry, white chocolate, hazelnut) I wanted the craziest tasting option they had, and they recommended this one since it's pretty popular and well-liked among customers. However, one of the barista said he didn't really like it himself. I figured I should still try it. The sips I had while it was still warm was pretty juicy and sweet, but I really didn't like the notes once it cooled down (about 20 minutes later), which tasted sour and off-putting. I should have listened to that one barista and went with a different single origin option. Overall, good roaster -- just unfortunate that I tried something that wasn't for me. The baristas seem knowledgeable and passionate about their craft. I would love to come back next time and try another single origin offering.

A local recommended that I check out MarieBette Cafe for an afternoon pick me up and I am so glad…read morethat we decided to visit! This cute little European inspired coffee shop makes a MEAN peach matcha made with a housemade syrup from locally-picked peaches. Honestly, it doesn't get any better than that! We were also on the search for their famous pretzel croissant but unfortunately it was sold out (and usually sells out earlier in the day). We will definitely have to come back again to try.

My favorite sourdough and pastry in past 10 years and I didn't know why kept me out from posting…read morethis review. might want to keeps for myself and enjoy every single time when stopped by even 2 hours aways. All I wanted to say about Mariebette was superior in all bake goods. great support for local businesses. Keeps it up and expand more location

I visited Ethos with my husband recently for a weekend lunch and had the best time!…read more Atmosphere: A very quaint and beautifully decorated wine bar vibe on the inside and a lovely patio with cute bistro lights on the outside. Everything was very chic and created a very charming afternoon. I loved all the little details like the cute glassware for drinks and individual glass teapots. Service: Everyone is so warm and welcoming here! Immediately felt like home and also attended to in every detail. Food and drink: Last but not least the food and drink here are so standout!! I'm a big tea lover and can spot high quality teas, and ethos selection does not disappoint. I had the hibiscus tea and mmm so good, and so good for you. Finally, the star of the show, the burger!! Yum! Truly best burger ever. It was so gourmet, with crispy edges, amazing sauce and a real juice to it. This place is the perfect place for a date or girls catch up over a delicious burger + tea/ wine! Can't wait to come back to try more things on the menu and 10/10 recommend the burger paired with a drink! Mm!

This is a completely adorable hidden gem for both wine and small bites. I hung out at the bar and…read morewent with the "Bartenders Choice" and was served a really interesting trio of wines that normally I'd have never tried but am happy to sample. Good service - check. I also loved the grilled cheese with a side of beans. I can't remember what they were, but dang they were tasty. It all went down well with a glass of local sparkling wine. I'd happily return.

Americano coffee was great! Decaf Latte wonderful!…read more We topped it with yummy croissant , moist pumpkin muffin and a delicious scone! It was a wonderful way to start the morning !

Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters has so many different coffee variations, from so many different…read morecountries! This was truly one of the best Americanos I've ever had. They have a very small selection of food items, so if you are very hungry, I would recommend getting food prior, but then coming to get your coffee here! Lots of spaces for a self work/study as well and the parking lot is right out front! Quick service and focused ambiance.