A Charlottesville staple if I've ever seen one. 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. read more

The Nook - Eggs, Corned beef hash, and biscuit - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Good food, service and ambiance. Busy but not long waiting lines. In great location downtown with the 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. read more

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Me and my wife recently went to the nook for breakfast. There wasn't much of a line since we went early on a Sunday morning. She was excited to try this place and I was as well. Hospitality was great. Our waiter was very attentive. The food was good but not great. The best way I can explain it is that it was underwhelming. It's unfortunate but truth. I wish the food had more uniqueness to it. It was a standard meal. read more

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My friend and I went here for brunch! We decided to sit outside since it was super nice that day. Inside the restaurant it looks like a cute old timey diner. My friend got the Irish coffee that looked very sweet with the whipped cream on top. It was pretty strong! I started off with regular coffee which was typical diner coffee. Our waitress was really nice and attentive. We ordered and the food came out maybe 10-15 mins later. I got the Eggs Chesapeake breakfast with a crab cake, potatoes, choice of bread (I went with a biscuit) and choice of how you want your eggs (I said over easy). My crab cake was good but had lots of fillers. Potatoes were pretty tasty with some sauteed peppers and onions in them. My friend enjoyed her crab benedict as well. Although the food was good it is typical diner food. Nothing to write home about but we enjoyed ourselves sitting outside eating. read more

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Forgot the name but it was the pear drink- got it with vodka instead Clam juice Bloody Mary- first time trying Bloody Mary and it was actually yummy!! Sad it didn't come with all of the veggies on the menu tho Food was good everything came hot- tasted as expected. Restaurant was really busy there was a line so we opted to sit at the bar. Maybe there was a lack of servers because there were still a lot of empty tables with the line outside. Our bartender was really attentive even though it was busy. read more

The Nook - Forgot the name but it was the pear drink- got it with vodka instead Clam juice Bloody Mary - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I came to The Nook for breakfast. I have been coming here the last few weeks. The waitress Alex is amazing she remembers my order. If you are in Charlottesville you need to come in for some amazing food and services. read more

The Nook - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

My friend and I came here for breakfast. They're located on the downtown mall so parking can be tricky but if you park at Market Street Garage it's right there which is nice. They have indoor and outdoor seating which is dog friendly. We decided to sit outside since it was nice out. They don't have any speciality coffee drinks or espresso so I just got water. They do have mimosas though and speciality cocktails. I tried the power house bowl which was okay. They were out of the basmati quinoa hash so it was pretty much just spinach and eggs which I didn't love. Thankfully I added the avocado slices so that gave it flavor and it did have some sweet potatoes in it which was good. I would come back and get something else though like try the omelette. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Price was good too. read more

The Nook - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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We were on a fall colors drive and decided to pop in for a quick bite. Bad timing for us because it was the busiest part of their brunch rush. Food was delicious, staff was wonderful - the efficient hostess took our name and within 20 min our table of 4 was seated. All of is agreed the food was delicious and served quickly and hot. The tomato bisque was heavenly. If I had one quibble, it would for the hash. If I am paying $14-17 for a dish with "hash" in the name I am expecting more hash than the few dribbling of hash I was served. Maybe it was a portion control issue and it's normally a larger portion. Would be willing to give them another go. read more

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Arrived at the nook around 11:30 on a beautiful fall Saturday and the down town mall was very lively! The nook offers both indoor and outdoor seating, (outside is dog friendly). There was about a 25-30 min wait but we were able to get seated much quicker. The inside is cute and quaint nothing extravagant. The wait staff were all incredibly friendly and attentive. We started with the spiced apple mimosa which was to die for, the cinnamon sugar rum was amazing and I was able to catch a good little buzz off of it before our food arrived. The menu offers lots of different options breakfast and non breakfast. We decided to go with breakfast items. The food was solid, nothing spectacular but satisfied our brunch craving. We were able to park in the market street deck and only paid $2 for about 2 hours of parking. This is a great little spot to grab brunch at on the down town mall! read more

The Nook - Chorizo bowl - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Good overall experience. Food was tasty and service was good. One piece I think they should consider is to offer the entire menu on weekends or advertise it so you don't walk in surprised by a consolidated, smaller menu with limited options. Cinnamon roll was great! read more

The Nook - Front of restaurant - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

This is a classic stop when on the downtown mall. The service was quick on a busy Saturday morning and the food was good. When visiting home it's hard to fit in all the good food places and I'm so happy I was able to make it here. The egg and cheese biscuit looked great along with the power bowl (both I couldn't get pictures of before they were devoured), there was a 45 minute wait for our party of 6 but we didn't mind because of the time of day (11:00am on a Saturday). Everyone that stopped my our table was kind and attentive. I've never had anything I didn't like. read more

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great place to grab breakfast or lunch in a retro setting. i usually sit at the bar where the service is brisk and the food is tasty and ample. read more

We were Welcomed with smiles. We sat at the bar, great atmosphere. Our bartender was attentive and gave us great recommendations. The brunch drinks were fantastic and the food was spot on. Crab cakes are made fresh everyday and the eggs were cooked to perfection. Would definitely go back next time I'm in the area. read more

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We stop by here while we're on our way going to West Virginia, this place is located at the of the city, parking lot was walking distance from this place. The ambiance was cozy, colonial modern style. During that time we for seated right away, our food is great and it was serve fast!. The I ordered corned beef hash and it was very tasty as well as the avocado Benedict! This place is a really great breakfast place, definitely we gonna drop by here again! read more

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We gave this place a try, and all three of us walked away with the same reaction: just not good. The food is marginal in quality, the dishes feel uninspired, and their "homemade" potatoes were greasy and cold. With so many great spots for breakfast, you're better off spending your time and money somewhere that actually delivers on flavor. read more

Great service. Great food. Great vibes. Our server Kim was extremely lovely. When you have service like her's it really makes you want to come back time and time again. Which is exactly what we will be doing! read more

The Nook - waffle - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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LOVED THE NOOK! Fantastic breakfast. I always get just basic eggs, bacon and rye toast but not many places can get everything right.. from coffee , to good bacon, eggs cooked perfectly, having Heinz ketchup. It was great! read more

Stopped for a quick brunch and we're able to grab an inside booth. Old style diner in downtown Mall area. Food was great, service was awesome. Kim our server and the whole staff were fantastic! We will definitely be back. read more

Love this town and love the food options. But when it comes to breakfast the Nook is the place to be. Walked in and the vibe is exactly what you're looking for with good music and friendly smiles. For food, the crab cake was beautiful, not too much filling and great flavor and seasoning. It comes with a couple of eggs, potatoes and i always add a side of bacon. Life is good, fully belly and great mood. read more

The Nook - Eggs Chesapeake - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

I had a wonderful solo breakfast experience here. My server was Sydney and she was super kind and helpful. The ambiance was very diner, which I liked, but never got so loud that I felt like I couldn't think. There was a busser that was very kind to me and helped me out even before his shift started, but I didn't catch his name. While I didn't love the corned beef hash, everything else was delicious. I took a breakfast sandwich home for my partner and he loved it. Overall I would 100% come here again. read more

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner; the Nook has it all. There is usually a line at lunch or brunch time but it moves quickly. The staff work hard to get the food on the table in a timely manner. We have always enjoyed everything we have ordered. read more

The Nook - Green salad - American Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I have come to Charlotteville many times and due to the hours, I've always missed it. I finally made it and it did not disappoint. A cute little diner with great food and our waitress was amazing and attentive the whole time. The reason for the 4 stars and not 5, is due to the lack of items that were available to choose from. And it sucks that it's only available during breakfast & lunch. read more

Breakfast was super tasty, the biscuit that the breakfast sandwich comes on is to die for! Definitely recommend

Great coffee and omelette. Pancakes could use some cornmeal for texture. Blueberries and potatoes were a bit stale

Sat outside on a Monday morning before it got busy and it was perfect. Really good poached eggs with lox, and pretty good iced coffee. They were accommodating for our baby and were very friendly. read more

9.5.22 My husband and I spent the weekend with my former boss who I am still close with and consider her like a second mom and her partner. We decided to go to the mall and came across this restaurant for a late lunch. Upon arriving at the hostess stand at 2:50, we were informed that they closed at 3pm for a break. They kindly said that if we could get our order within 10 minutes that they could seat us. We decided to eat on the patio, quickly perused the menu and placed our order. My hubby ordered the BLT, I ordered the napa salad with grilled chicken (addl $5), my former boss ordered the mahi mahi tacos, and her bf ordered the meatloaf sandwich. My salad was fine, but nothing special. It was a pretty basic salad. My husband had to ask for mayo on his BLT as it was inadvertently omitted. Nothing particularly stood out, but overall was a decent experience. read more

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Today my Family tried The Nook for lunch while we are visiting Charlottesville for vacation. The food overall was tasty and the service was good. They are open for breakfast and lunch and inside looks like a retro diner. If you're in Charlottesville try this place out. read more

First off - I love the quaint town of Charlottesville. Everytime I visit my sister, I take a moment to reconsider where I want to end up living after college. I love small town feels and cozy cafe ambience. Downtown is especially entertaining with the different artsy shops & delicious coffees! My sister recommended us take a look at The Nook. First things first - you gotta add yourself on the waitlist ASAP or make a reservation because it is always PACKED... which is a good thing because it means the food is TOP QUALITY. I shared their seasonal pancakes with my mom as well as the breakfast plate to try their blueberry pancakes and get some protein in. Their batter is indeed famous. And their portions are HUGE. You will be enjoying them for a day or two moreso (trust me - I eat A LOT as a super active person and I still could not finish half the pancakes!). Excited to go back further explore their menus... The servers were so friendly and definitely emphasized the Southern living hospitality:)) read more

What a great find on our first visit to Charlottesville! They serve breakfast and lunch. We chose breakfast and enjoyed everything about it. The service was great, the menu was one that made it difficult to choose because everything sounded so good, and the decor was so simple and perfect. It had that mid-century modern feel that I'm slightly obsessed with. Can't forget the good coffee. Definitely keeping this one in the rotation when we return to the area. read more

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I've been going here for years and it's a reliable spot for a great breakfast. Nothing luxurious, but a step up from your typical diner. Recommendations: All The Way Breakfast Service: varies since a lot of different people work here and it can get super busy on weekends. I say this because people slam the service sometimes but it kind of evens out Wait Times: expect about 30-45 minutes on weekends, but stay nearby in case they can seat you sooner Keep an eye out for any specials, and ask to sit outside if the weather is nice! read more

Ambience ~ Great location and wonderful old historic building. Booth style diner atmosphere was clean, light and airy. Service ~ very busy as it seems to be not just a tourist pick but locals as well, yet we were seated quickly and our orders were taken directly. Food arrived warm and our server checked in on us as we ate. Food ~ The chicken brie sandwich was very tasty. Fries were not handmade but arrived hot and not greasy. The rueben was tasty but a bit soggy but that's to be expected when you eat a sandwich with sour kraut and thousand island dressing! Overall ~ a nice casual diner experience with good food. read more

Ordered Chicken & Waffles. The BEST Waffles, hands down!!! Also, had the Oreo Shake, and that too was the BEST nationwide. Visiting from San Diego, California, and this place was such a nice surprise. When in Charlottesville stop by for great waffles and shakes read more

So cute! Waffles were great. Service was excellent. Everyone was nice and welcoming. Classic diner feel right on the mall.

This place is amazing; the people, the service and of course the food. The prices are reasonable. The whole facility is clean and pleasant. When coming to Charlotteville, VA you should definitely eat here. They are open until 3Pm for breakfast and lunch. They also have nice seating outside. read more

Here's the deal...we had to wait 10 minutes for seating...not too bad. We had to wait quite a while for our server to take our order. They were out of a number of things...not terrible, but disappointing. The El Dorado cocktail was a treat. Quite excellent. Floral on the nose, and sweet and refreshing- just needed more of it ;-). The omelette was properly cooked, but the breakfast potatoes were soft and looked boils not baked, so that was interesting. The Reuben was pretty darn good, and the Poutine Tots were plenty for 4 people to enjoy. Overall, it was a nice place to stop and enjoy outdoor dining, but not somewhere I'd go out of my way to try again. read more

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My Fiancé and I walked in and waited by the host stand. Keep in mind this is a random Tuesday morning and it is not too busy. This woman comes up and we tell her there are just two of us and he asked if we could have a booth. The woman told us "sorry, we only do sections", so he again asked if we could be placed in a booth (I'm pregnant and we just prefer booths) and she said no again, and said they take turns (we have both worked in food service so this is something we understand). Well third time was the charm, because she said "Fine. You'll get a booth" very angrily, stormed over to the booth (which there happen to be 5+ open) and quite LITERALLY THROWS our menus and silverware onto the table and without speaking or sparing us a glance. She then goes to her ONE of two tables and cheerily says "HEY YALL how are we doin?!". I personally am very confused, I am pregnant and was just excited to eat and sit down. Never have I ever been treated with so much undeserved disrespect or shame for wanting to sit at a booth. We ended up not even sitting down, handed the thrown menu and silverware to the other waitress and explained the situation before we left. Also shoutout to the other waitress who was so sweet and genuinely baffled by the other woman's behavior. read more

Brunch with my lady. On our way there, we realized their website says they take reservations so I thought we were screwed. Oh contrare! We walked up and asked for a table for 2, FIFTEEN MINUTES. Yes I spelled 15. On a packed Sunday morning with good smells coming out of the kitchen, it was meant to be. We went with a savory and a sweet item from the menu: western omelette and berries and cream stuffed French toast. They did not disappoint. Western omelette ($14) is described on their menu as "Black Forest smoked ham, red & green bell peppers and onions, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses" with breakfast potatoes on the side. Omelettes are fool proof. The fillings were great. It's what you expect from an omelette. The breakfast potatoes were good, wished it had more of a crisp to each bite instead of it feeling soggy. Berries and Cream stuffed fresh toast ($14) was GOOOOOD. It's LOOADED dude. Thick pieces of their "Classic artisan bread French Toast stuffed with sweet Mascarpone cream cheese and macerated strawberries topped a blueberry-strawberry medley" is the bees knees. Now add their "Vermont pure maple syrup" on top and it's just chef's kiss. A lot of anecdotes to a great sweet dish should convince you to try it. Did I mention yet that they have Kona coffee? It's coffee from the big Hawaiian island. It hits different AND taste like I'm back in Maui. It literally transported my wife and I back to Maui, a place we miss so much. It has a deep taste and reminds me of cocoa and brown sugar with a nice hit of acidity out in front. Bottom line: this spot on the downtown walking mall is great. If you call in on a busy morning (which I would assume it is mainly on the weekend), then you might not get answered. Instead, go in and place your name for a spot in line to dine in. While I'm sure there are places that competes with The Nook, they will hold a place in my heart for the Kona coffee [that I'm sure you can get at the grocery store] they serve in a cool diner. Food is good. Did you know they serve alcoholic milkshakes that I'll get the next time I go back? read more

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Service was good. Setting was nice. But our breakfast was just plain bad. Ingredients seemed low quality. Potatoes tasted frozen--not fresh. Omelette needed seasoning and flavor. And $17 for a basic breakfast. Way too much. But even if pricing was lower, I wouldn't recommend. This place needs to rethink some things. It's like diner food for a hipster brunch price--but you don't even get that greasy diner goodness. I'd never go back. read more

Very yummy food! Had the chicken and waffles and fried pickle chips. The syrup is a bit sweet just a warning but still delicious.

Waited 1 hour to get food, waitress was totally clueless- didn't check on us or give us food updates. Acted like everything was fine- had the Rasta pasta and could only eat one bite. It tasted like someone made it at home and had no flavor, very fatty and such a let down after waiting that long. Waitress was no where to be seen and we had to go back to the kitchen to ask the cook for the check! Horrible resultant and a waste of time and money. Do not recommend this place at all. read more