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    The Nook

    3.8 (174 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Crab cakesss
    Lana S.

    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.

    Forgot the name but it was the pear drink- got it with vodka instead Clam juice Bloody Mary
    Vanessa G.

    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.

    Michael S.

    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.

    Libby H.

    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.

    Tomato Basil Bisque
    Lou F.

    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.

    Chorizo bowl
    Sarah S.

    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!

    Front of restaurant
    Steve F.

    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!

    Menu
    Hunter G.

    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.

    Tater Tot Poutine
    Johnny H.

    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.

    Inside
    Michelle E.

    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!

    waffle
    Jorge Z.

    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!

    Eggs Chesapeake
    Michael M.

    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.

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    Great hostess and comfortable street dining. Food was good and filling for our breakfast meal. Will be back when in town again.

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    amazing burger. 10/10 burger. the chef is an angel. it's really good for a casual situation. loveee it

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    Duner's Restaurant

    Duner's Restaurant

    4.0
    (182 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$$

    Probably in my top 5 favorite restaurants that I have ever dined at. My wife and I ate here…read moretogether alone before our wedding the next morning. From the moment we stepped in everyone shared our excitement and served us with so much happiness. The food was incredible--the menu was so diverse and had so many tasty options. We had the mussels which were mind blowing. We always order mussels on any menu and we agreed that these were probably the best we have ever had overall. You could drink the delicious broth they are cooked in or just soak the wonderful House made bread in it and eat it like we did. They gave us complimentary champagne and pumpkin cheesecake which was totally unnecessary but speaks to the thoughtfulness of this restaurants staff and ownership. We had another dinner the next day at another respected restaurant and it was such a let down after Duner's. The wine list here is delicious and fairly priced. Our entrees were both fresh, great portions, and genuinely delicious. We both can't wait to come back here again and again. Thank you to the chef, servers, and staff who made our night so yummy and special it was the highlight of our trip besides saying "I do".

    Duner's is one of the 'most recommended' restaurants I've seen in Cville as we make our culinary…read moretour thru the city with our UVA student. We make an early 5pm resy and there is a line of folks in the parking lot waiting to enter...great sign! It's not a huge restaurant but there is a secondary porch area which was opened during the pandemic so it looks like the space has doubled. It's a quaint and cozy feel and everyone is friendly and inviting. The menu isn't huge but there's a good selection of beef, fish, chicken dishes. The Crispy Brussel Sprouts app was very tasty..had a nice kick to it with good flavor. The Halibut, creamy Shrimp & Sausage Pasta and the Coq au Vin were all very enjoyable. Fresh ingredients and just good solid dishes all around. What we really enjoyed was the Coconut Cake with fresh berries. Wow, fluffy cake with a nice berry sauce and fresh whipped cream. One of the best coconut cakes we've had. Been very impressed with the Charlottesville food scene and Duner's didn't disappoint.

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    Soul Food Joint

    Soul Food Joint

    4.6
    (71 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    My son picked this place. The place is very small, maybe four tables. It's really a one man…read moreoperation with some help to clear tables. Each meal is cooked by Shaun who is especially nice, friendly, and puts love into each dish he prepares. You can tell. Just take a breath when you walk in and take it in. Service is good, but like I said - its a one man operation so just be patience. The Fried Chicken and Devil Eggs are EXCELLENT. We would go back. Keep up the good job Shaun. Nicely done.

    Came here to grab a bite with friends. The inside is very casual. The food was good and the…read moreportions were great for the price. I tried the Babyback Ribs and Fried Chicken Soul Sandwiches. The Babyback Ribs were really good. The ribs are taken off the bone for the soul sandwich and plated on slices of potato rolls. The Fried Chicken was good but not the best I've had in Charlottesville. I would have liked the outside to be crispier. The cornbread that comes with the order was also good. It was not traditional cornbread-- it tasted like carrot cake corn bread. The Mac and Cheese was a little too overcooked for my liking. However, for the meat sandwich and two sides were a large portion and cost 12 dollars which was awesome. Overall, Soul Food Joint is a charming locally owned soul food place downtown. It wasn't the best fried chicken or barbecue that I've had in Charlottesville, however the food was good and the portions were great for the price.

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    Fried chicken platter with mashed potatoes, deviled eggs, cornbread
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    Rib platter with Mac and cheese, deviled eggs, cornbread
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