I am not a coffee or pastries person by any means. However, this place has made me one! I absolutely love this coffee shop for its ambiance, Amazing friendly service, and INCREDIBLE food! You cannot go wrong with anything on their menu. They know me by my name there which is so nice (& know what I order lol), my wallet hates to see me come here (and I do WEEKLY!). thank you petite mariebette, you're a go to spot in Cville for sure :)) I love chai, and recommend their dirty chai read more

The place is super cute and the workers are so nice! Great place to get a pastry and do some work. However, my fiancé and I had an iced mocha latte and an iced dirty chai latte. We didn't like it at all. Our total was $20 and we still threw it out. Would not recommend for that. read more

Cute downtown location! I loved my cappuccino and the quiche was fabulous/generous portion. My husband was happy with his croissant breakfast sausage, egg and cheese. The service was quick and lots of seating available inside as it seems like most people were ordering to go. Would recommend! read more

Petite MarieBette - Cheddar and tomato quiche - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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My friend and I came here for brunch around noon. This is a good spot especially if the other MarieBette is so busy. There's the water st garage parking lot and the ParkMobile open lot across the street as well. I got the iced dirty chai with almond milk and the egg and bacon sandwich on a baguette, which was delicious. My friend did the avocado power bowl which she said was delicious. Cute little cafe, I like the high top tables. There's also seating at the bar and by the window which is nice. I would definitely come back. read more

Petite MarieBette - avocado power bowl - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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If you're craving a piping hot breakfast, this spot delivers. The egg sandwich was seasoned well and delicious. Even the hash won us over, especially with the scrambled eggs. Cheese sandwich was usual. The bakery is equally impressive--the flourless dark chocolate cake was outstanding, and the kids couldn't get enough of the apple tart and other treats. read more

Petite MarieBette - Hash - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Had the sea salt hand honey latte and it was so cute. Also definitely the best latte I've ever had. It came with a petite canele since I ordered "for here" which aren't my fav but some friends love them so they ate it. Also got the bananas foster brioche feuilletée which is my fav pastry there and I love to try the variants read more

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Popular, but with good reason. Went for breakfast and coffee multiple mornings while in town - and it was awesome. Friendly, prompt service despite the crowd. Delicious homemade sourdough bread we brought home to enjoy. Neat vibe. Price was right. Love it. read more

Petite MarieBette - Yum! - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

We absolutely adored this sweet little bakery & café one block from Charlottesville's bustling Downtown Mall. I had heard about their main location, but this one was right by our hotel, and it was the perfect place to enjoy the morning. There was a consistent line from the time we arrived (around 8:45am) until we left at 10. We were lucky to snag a table in the cozy nook area in the back with cute, colorful pillows - perfect place to read and eat! Every single pastry looked delicious - it was difficult to just pick a few (had to get some extras to bring home, of course) - we decided to split a bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich on their house-made baguette (breakfast perfection - even better with a little Cholula), then we shared the Brioche Feuilletée (filled with bananas foster cream and topped with sugar & caramel drizzle - WOW), a few petit canelés (tiny and tasty), a classic pan au chocolat and raspberry petit kouign amann (saved both for later). The drip coffee was good, but the espresso was even better - I'm glad we grabbed a few cortados on our way out. I will recommend all of MariaBette's locations to anyone going to Charlottesville - it was very memorable!! read more

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Goodness. What a delicious experience. I ordered mine for pickup ahead of time, and when I arrived (the pickup counter is at the far end, btw) it was ready- with the exception of my drinks, which I SO appreciate them waiting on. I had expected to have lukewarm coffees, but because they were made last minute it totally exceeded my expectations. The pastries were phenomenal. I get picky about these things too- too much time in the case can mean a fridge-like taste, etc., but not here. These were great. We tried all the versions of the croissants, as well as the palmiers. Really were baked to perfection with just the right sweetness. I was so happy. We also tried the veggie quiche, but because I'm not a fan of Gruyère I couldn't get into it. But that doesn't discount anything they have going on, it's a great place and I'll definitely be stopping again if I come back to Charlottesville. read more

Petite MarieBette - a display case of pies - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This cafe is super adorable, and parking is easier to find as there's a lot right across the street. Less seating, but similar menu offerings as their original location. It's definitely more Instagram-friendly vibe-wise. Get a coffee, any coffee. My personal face was a cortado that was served with a mini canele when ordered for dine-in. If you want a seat, come bright and early. Don't expect quick seating if you show up later in the morning. The yogurt parfait was to die for; however, I should've known at the cost that it was gigantic. Definitely share! Per usual, the baked goods are great. I get a demi baguette as I'll finish it on the 2 hr drive home anyways. The chocolate cookies are still one of the best cookies I have ever had, and though they might look "burnt" occasionally, just buy a dozen. You'll finish it within 3 days. I would say the cookies held well for at least 5 days! I moved them to an air-tight container and tossed either marshmallows or bread in to keep the cookies fresh. The chocolate croissant is delicious with its perfect flakey layers. The mini caneles are my preference to the regular caneles, but the delicious caramel/custard chew to it will keep me coming back for more. The apple gallete is delicious, but better with some ice cream on top. Everything here is fantastic, you must make a trip to either location!! read more

Food was all perfect!! Service was great. People were happy and helpful. Good atmosphere and comfortable.

Cute atmosphere - particularly loved the adorable art on the walls. I enjoyed my cortado; although, the pretzel croissant was the real show-stopper! read more

We were here for breakfast before we left to go home. Baguette s were the real deal, although next time I'll get the egg,etc in a croissant. The few bakeries things we tried after breakfast were exquisite. We sat in the corner bench with lots of pillows. I'm home now and can't wait to find a reason to come back. read more

The interior and music to this place was a very good touch to the wannabe main character esque vibe. The coffee and desserts however, are lackluster. The pain au chocolat was incredibly dry and did not have the hype that everyone else in other reviews were giving it. The coffee as well tasted incredibly bitter for an iced latte?? I usually savor and enjoy each sip but this one I was just looking to finish it to be able to get my moneys worth (which was about $6 which I think is pretty bananas for a small coffee). The employees working there seemed nice but the food and coffee honestly was not up to par. read more

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Avocado toast was awesome! My only criticism would be they need a no stroller/wagon rule inside the coffee shop! It's already a tight fit with the lines and people waiting they just add more congestion in the waiting area! People getting stroller wheels over their feet bumping into them as inconsiderate patrons feel they need to line up with their stroller is not the ideal way to start your morning in my opinion. read more

Great pastries overall and friendly service! The Quiche is always soggy and runny-ordered a few times and never finished it- but the pastries and bread are the best in town. Great servers and baristas as well. read more

This café has excellent food even though I may be relatively speaking because I have to lowered my standards living in Charlottesville but this place is at the top of the list. They have excellent coffees and their breakfast items are very well prepared and taste. I am a repeat customer. read more

Nice location for Marie Bette while not having to leave the mall. It's petite for sure, and it gets crowded, but the food was very good and came out quickly. read more

Found this cute cafe/bakery shop while looking for a spot for lunch on a super busy Sunday in the main area. So we headed a few blocks away and easily walked in, walked right up to order, and had our food within 15 minutes! They're a little stuffy and snobbish upon entry and weren't friendly really at all... but the food was great and the menu options were excellent. They are requiring masks for everyone inside unless you are eating which is fine by me, but it's so terribly small inside that it seems futile if you wear the mask to walk up and order and then step 4 feet away to sit and take it off to eat... but kudos for trying and I'm on board. We went with a few things - I chose a piece of the quiche for the day which was a mushroom, leak and thyme. It was great and fresh and a pretty large piece for sharing. I also got an iced soy latte (no syrup) which was very good. My friend got a chicken salad sandwich which was actually a fairly large portion and the chicken salad was delicious! The real winner for me was the yogurt parfait with plain yogurt, a strawberry compote and some delicious house-made granola. YUM! The inside is charming and well-laid out and there was a clean and well-kept bathroom. A solid visit and a place I'd come again for some French pastries and parfait. read more

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Petite MarieBette has some great pastries! Their breakfasts are also delightful and I love their hot chocolate month. They do have a much smaller menu than the other location so just keep that in mind when you head here. The spot is cozy and seats are usually open :) read more

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a cute cafe in charlottesville. their service was super smiley, friendly and was pleasant. the food and drinks is what puts it over the top. i ordered an iced latte, seasonal honey & sea salt latte, the twin peaks sandwich, and a lorraine quiche. the twin peaks is actually the best tuna salad sandwich ive ever had. the seasonal latte was also perfectly balanced. this place is a must visit in charlottesville read more

Petite MarieBette - lorraine quiche, twin peaks sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Solid 4 Would come again. Everything is overall fine. Nothing spectacular but a nice little coffee and pastry shop. Pretty busy but lines move quick. read more

Petite MarieBette - Hash - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Always excellent and delicious. Cute establishment- but plan ahead as it gets very busy on the weekends.

French bakery with a really good pastry and coffee. The place is crowded on weekends. read more

Petite MarieBette - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I found the mapping on various sites to be confusing. This is actually on Water Street next to Vu Noodles, which is not where google maps or Yelp make it look like. Anyway, it's a nice-looking cafe with a breakfast menu as well as baked goods. My chocolate almond croissant was flaky; I would have taken more almonds and less flakes but it was good. My chai was a subtle, vanilla-infused flavor, and it came out hot enough that it was still warm after I left it behind during my half-hour museum visit. I wasn't blown away by either item, but I would definitely come back for a more substantive breakfast if I were in the market. read more

Petite MarieBette - Chocolate almond croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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[3:45 PM EST] I've been to the MarieBette location many times before, but this was my first time visiting the petite MarieBette. The selection available at this location was almost identical to the pastry selection available at the larger location. I was also impressed with the space that this place had! Although they did not have much seating inside (to be expected), the cafe was very spacious. I picked up a palmier to go and was very happy with my purchase. The pastry was crisp, covered in crisp sugar and very light and flaky. MarieBette has been an all-time favorite of mine in Charlottesville and I'm glad that they have a more convenient location to get their tasty pastries, light fare, and coffee/espresso drinks. read more

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Such a cute little shop, right in the downtown area of Charlottesville. The food is good, fantastic service, and the coffee is well made. They have beautiful pastry's! Definitely a place to check out in Cville! read more

Petite MarieBette - Oat latte - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The cutest little coffee shop around. The food is super tasty and the staff is always nice. I make sure to visit them every time I'm in town. read more

This is my go-to weekend breakfast spot. It's quick and conveniently located, and the pastries are going to do it for me every single time. I particularly love the apple galette. read more

Very quick shop with a ton of variety! Prices are reasonable, and the pastries are excellent. I recommend the banana sourdough

Exceptional spot to get a pastry + coffee. Worth the wait. The menu has lots to offer and the breakfast sandwiches are divine!

Always five stars! They have their indoor seating open now and it was hoppin in there but the vibe was wonderful. I ordered a large candle for my daughter and a pumpkin spice latte with oat milk that comes with a mini canale. Amazing and efficient service, clean and inviting indoors with different types of seating choices to such as window stools, cushioned benches and table tops. Everything they make has been wonderfully prepared and I can't wait to try their quiche! read more

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Cute coffee shop! I love the location! The pastries are the same as the other MarieBette! The staff was super nice! It's not a great place to have a meeting or a long coffee break. The seating is not very comfortable and it's kinda of small. read more

Petite MarieBette - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Every time i go in there, i find something new! I love the flourless chocolate cake, and they make the BEST iced dirty chais! Everyone there is so helpful and upbeat, and the shop itself is cozy, modern & welcoming. Love coming here for a cup of coffee :) read more

Everything is good here! No seriously, go buy something, anything and you will not regret it. They are practicing good measure to prevent passing Covid 19, including the unfortunate part of not having any options for dining. read more

I mean, the pastry kings of Charlottesville are here in mini form, still killing it. What more can you ask for.

UPDATE April 2020: Due to COVID, Petite MarieBette is now offering takeout/curbside pickup from 8-2! The curbside service is well run (call when you drive up and someone wearing gloves will bring out your order). The food is wrapped in individual packages as well. The pain au chocolat is just as delicious and buttery as I remembered, and my husband enjoyed the croque madame (open faced). The bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich was filling as well and the baguette was a wonderful balance of fluffy and outside crunch. I am so happy to still be able to enjoy freshly baked French pastries and breakfast offerings in what feels like a safely run way while the community is going through these tough times. read more

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The best cup of coffee I have ever had! My daughter enjoyed her latte as well. We also shared a croissant & a croissant muffin thing with a raspberry in it. It was so delicious!! We loved the carmelized outside & slightly chewy texture was amazing. We wanted to come back every day of our visit & are sad we live 7 hours away or this would be a weekly visit. read more

Petite MarieBette - Enjoying our coffee & croissants - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

The perfect location, near the far end of the mall, and right across the street from the winter farmer's market. It's the perfect place to grab a pastry and a cuppa, and enjoy at their hightops. Not pretentious, warm and inviting, and worth checking out. read more

Perfect lattes. Great temperature and mix. Excellent pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Cute shop and across from the city market. Great service. The person helping us was super kind and helped us make some excellent pastry choices. A dash of France in Charlottesville. read more