This is my absolute favorite bakery in charlottesville for about three years now! Their coffee is really bold and flavorful, I recommend the iced caramel latte. The pain au chocolate and croissants are obviously amazing, but they have several other options including pecan sticky buns and financiers, as well as an actual menu. The staff is always friendly and the vibe in here is just great all around! read more

Cutest little coffee shop perfect for studying! Coffee was yummy and the baguette was great. Fast thoughtful service as well.

Waited 30+ minutes for a mediocre/over-priced breakfast sandwich. Don't doubt the coffee and pastries are good but will never get breakfast here again. read more

Nice spot for a good cup of espresso drink and fresh pastries. Nice ambiance. They have inside seating as well as a few tables outside. read more

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I stopped by Petite MarieBette several times in the summer of 2019 while working in Charlottesville. I always had my order to stay and only came in on weekday mornings around 7 AM, so I never had trouble getting my order quickly, finding somewhere to sit, and getting some work done. I imagine it's harder to do this during prime time/weekends, but on weekday mornings it was pretty calm, although a few more customers tended to trickle in around 8 AM. Hot coffee drinks tended to come with a complimentary mini madeleine on the side, which was a sweet touch. Note that this doesn't seem to be the case for cold/iced coffee based on my 1 experience getting an iced coffee to stay. In addition to plain coffee, I ordered a matcha latte and a chai tea latte on 1 occasion each. Both lattes tasted less sweet and more "real" than what I'd get at Starbucks, and the chai was definitely spicier. For pastries, I had a pain au chocolat, a financier, a salted pretzel croissant ("pressant"), and an apple galette across several different visits. All of these were really good, although my favorites were the financier and the pressant. I could definitely see myself getting addicted to pressants if I lived nearby, and would recommend anyone visiting to try it! I didn't get to try many menu items (e.g. sandwiches, made-to-order breakfasts, etc.), but I did get a pre-packaged tuna salad 1 Sunday evening for dinner, when everything else nearby seemed to be closed. The salad was filling and did the job that night, but I would recommend sticking to pastries or maybe breakfast food here, since there's so many good restaurants in the vicinity for savory things. The café has a very pleasant atmosphere; all the décor is vaguely "French" and very cute. Some of the tables near the back were really wobbly, which occasionally made for a precarious situation since they fill their coffee cups up all the way. The ladies' room was always clean whenever I used it in the morning. This location is a short walk from the Downtown Mall. read more

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I love this place. There is a great selection of pastries, especially considering the fact that this is a satellite of the larger main bakery. The coffees and drinks are delicious, I am especially a fan of the hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows. The hours can be difficult to determine, I have on occasion arrived when the sign on the door indicates the restaurant is opened, but still found it locked. Other than that, the place is really fantastic and I hope to see more small MarieBette locations in the future. read more

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Although the menu is very limited, the food and pastries are amazing! Coffee is strong and fresh not bitter nor acidy, just perfect read more

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Really an amazing branch of MarieBette! Came in last week and was not disappointed. I ordered a soy latte with their homemade marshmallows and everything was perfect. I highly recommend getting the marshmallows!! They are amazing in flavor and texture. The latte was also just right in flavor and milk to coffee ratio. I didn't order any pastries but if they're as good as the larger location then they should be perfect. The space itself is super nice and has a decent amount of seating. The atmosphere is lovely and the decorations were aesthetic. Will be coming back! read more

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Love the decor, lots of unique touches. Coffee was great, pastries were delicious, & the baristas were very friendly/welcoming.

Came here and got an almond croissant and some other specialties. Yum! Was too full to eat my financier, kouign amann or canale until the next day but wow--were they delicious a day later! If I come back to Charlottesville, I will be back to this bakery! read more

The food was alright. I got the breakfast egg burrito. The potatoes were yummy though! The people were nice

After an early hospital visit, we decided to have breakfast at Marie Bette, where we hadn't eaten in ages. It was disappointing. The poached eggs came with a cracker-sized corner of bread. We we asked for more to put under the eggs. It took 20 minutes to arrive and the eggs were cold by then. The system of ordering at the cash register was new to us, and the server who brought the food was rude to us. Did I mention that we were charged $4.50 extra for bread? I am handicapped and walk with a cane with great difficulty. Had I been alone, I couldn't have managed the steep steps or ordering AND finding a table. The food is good, but the ambiance is not. My husband and I decided that this is not a restaurant for adults. read more

I stopped in while passing through the area. I was delighted to find they make their own syrup in house for their pumpkin latte so I gave it a try. Their house made PSL was delicious, perfectly flavored, and not too sweet! read more

Oh hey it's your girl, waddling over again to get an iced Red Eye and an almond croissant. The online ordering and pick up is so convenient, but even if you do have to run in and order in person there's never a wait and their pastries have singlehandedly talked me off a work-from-home ledge. PS: They, and non-Petite MarieBette, also do awesome promotions/celebrations for pride and Black history month so it's that's just the beautiful rainbow cherry on top! read more

Yummy! Everything here at the Petite Marie Bette is equally delicious as Marie Bette! If you want to read more, you can certainly read my review of Marie Bette! High marks across the board! read more

Reasons to like Petite Marie Bette: it's incredibly easy to get the Marie Bette sandwiches you crave on the weekend when regular Marie Bette is a madhouse and only doing brunch. Reasons to be not so thrilled: the laptop campers. You may want to sit to eat that sandwich you ordered, but you'll find the table room limited because people with laptops have sprawled all their junk out and settled in for a few hours. read more

Satisfying and in all ways a TREAT to come here! I can't get enough of the atmosphere and the incredible selection they offer for both pastries, and cafe drinks alike! Best cafe in Charlottesville Hands Down! read more

Petite MarieBette is a great addition to the downtown mall. I've found there are few options for a quick bite or snack while walking around there. This fills that space for sure. It's a smaller spot with about a dozen tables and a more limited menu than the parent restaurant, but it delivers on both the coffee beverages and bread & pastries. I've been impressed with their almond croissants, iced coffee, macchiato, and loaves of bread. The inside is well decorated and service was friendly. They have a real small shop area with some wares to peruse and clean bathrooms - another hard to find amenity on the mall. And lastly, they're on Water Street which is my go-to for street parking when visiting the mall - so you're in luck there too. read more

Fewer options compared to the larger location but still great pastries. Go early for best selection.

Great food. Cute little place. Kind servers. Best croissants. Love the pretzel one. One of my favorite parts of living in Cville is this place. So thankful for the delicious baked goods and the joy they provide! read more

it's a cute little place that was perfect for a quick pick me up! the hot chocolate and croissant i ordered we're a good size for their price and tasted fantastic! read more

Super cute cafe with a great playlist! They have a good cold brew, and the Fifeville sandwich was delicious!

I love this new location for Marie Bette on the edge of the Downtown Mall. I love the location off of Preston but this place is larger and more of a grab and go Cafè rather than the cafe and restaurant. I got the sausage egg and cheddar sandwich on a baguette which they have limited hours during breakfast. Otherwise their croissants and brioches are a staple favorite! read more

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The other location serves coffee in paper cups and forces you to take everything outside, but location has a beautiful indoor dining area with coffee served in ceramic cups alongside a miniature canele, food served on plates, and just a generally more pleasant atmosphere and vibe. The baguettes are very good -- similar to what you can find in France -- and the pastries are also very good. Prices are, of course, higher than France, but fair for the United States. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very clean. I wouldn't return to the other location, but would definitely return to Petite MarieBette. read more

Delicious pastry!!! Went for the first time(at this location) and get a brioche with banana foster cream inside. read more

Petite MarieBette - Bakeries Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

go time lunch or afternoon pick me up. sandwiches are yummy and coffee is delicious. gets crowded on weekends but not too crazy during the week. can't recommend the fifeville enough. also, if you order a coffee "for here" you get peitite canoles with it! read more

Food is good but expensive. Customer service left something to be desired. No indoor dining because of pandemic. No bathrooms for paying customers. Is that even legal in Virginia? Apparently many restaurants are closed on Mondays in Charlottesville, and you have to take what you can get. Would pass next time. read more

This charming bakery is authentic! We felt like we were in France. The pastries are delicious! The Marzocco coffee is top notch, one of the best coffees I've ever had. read more

Conveniently located just across the street from a public parking lot. The coffee is very good. The selection of pastries is plentiful. The order placing process and cashing out is a bit confusing but the service was friendly. Prices were reasonable. Would definitely stop in for a cup of coffee on our next visit to Charlottesville. read more

Great morning stop. I love the London Fog and a pastries. Great service. There is limited seating space to sit and noises at times

If you have been following Rock Solid Review, then you know I visited this gem little French bakery and restaurant in Charlottesville, Virginia, @mariebettecafe. I couldn't say enough nice things about it. So my decision to review their smaller location (@petitemariebette) in downtown Charlottesville is just an extension of that review. I ordered a bacon, egg, cheese on a croissant, and split a key lime Brioche Feuillettée. Both of these items will excite your tastebuds. However, I don't know where your life goals are at this point, but experiencing a Brioche Feuillettée should be a top priority on your list. The Brioche Feuillettée is the perfect breakfast treat. It's a little sweet, delicately light, perfectly flakey, appropriately buttery, savory goodness that melts in your mouth. It is a little luxury that makes life worth living. It is not crude and demoralizing like that of the donut. Nor is it anticlimactic like a ​syrup-drenched waffle. It is not a dessert nor a meal. It is the perfect ending to a wonderful beginning. Carpe Diem er... Carpe Brioche! read more

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This place has great pastry and prices are reasonable but they run out of one of their main food items every day before noon. This week 3 out of 3 times they were out of the pretzel croissants and one time by 1030 am. I wont bother to come back anymore. If you want to keep customer happy take a hint - make more of your popular items!!! read more

Had the most delicious lunch and pastries. Place is clean and welcoming, and responsible about masks. Charming environs, highly recommend.

The most delicious, addictive croissants. Staff interaction and atmosphere leave something to be desired. However, they do know their way around baked goods. read more

We enjoyed our well crafted espresso drinks, fresh-squeezed orange juice, delicious quiche, true croissant, and delectable pineapple surprise kouign amann. Zero wait. Soothing marble and peacock blue aesthetic. Comfortable and kid-friendly seating corner. Loved it. read more

Fantastic baked goods and coffee shop! Beautiful decor and friendly staff. Their other location is also wonderful. For those looking for a good wi fi experience, well...thats intermittent. Hopefully that will get sorted out in time. read more

Yay MarieBette has a second location on the downtown mall! All the yummy bread! Less crowds! Conveniently located for your shopping and city market needs! read more

Nice little coffee shop and bakery. Very friendly service. The young man behind the counter was very accommodating, courteous and provided service with a great smile. He took care of three customers at one time with ease. This type of service is almost rare anymore. I would definitely return. The worst part was parking. read more

My favorite vanilla latte and all of their baked goods are amazing! Atmosphere is cute and charming, and the staff is super friendly.

Went with my wife on Sunday early afternoon, we got a croissant, pain au chocolate, chocolate flourless cake, and piece of Quiche Lorraine. All were excellent! The croissant was a taste of Paris- flaky on the outside and moist and chewy on the inside, the chocolate cake has a nice thin crust on the outside and was moist and dense on the inside and the quiche was delightfully tasteful. It is a bit pricey for Charlottesville but I guess you get what you pay for and there was a constant line the entire time we were there. read more