Restaurant Guide and a dance club. 303 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 293-9526. $$. Rockfish 151 Pub Irish-American grub, with daily specials. 9278 Rockfish Valley Hwy. 966-6992. $. Sedona Taphouse Five hundred craft beers and an all-American menu. 1035 Millmont St. 2962337. $$. Shooters Billiards Restaurant and Bar Pool tables, cold beer, burgers. Preston Plaza. 3288411 $. The Southern Café & Music Hall Downtown music venue opens its café before shows. 103 S. First St. 977-5590. $. Stoney Creek Bar & Grill Distinctive dining at Wintergreen’s Stoney Creek Golf Course. Wintergreen Resort, Rte. 664, Nellysford. 325-8110. $-$$. Texas Roadhouse Steaks, ribs, and from-scratch sides. Albemarle Square. 973-4700. $$. Timberwood Grill All-American eatery and after-work watering hole. 3311 Worth Crossing, 975-3311; Fifth Street Station (Timberwood Tap House), 234-3563. $$. Trinity Irish Pub Hand-carved wooden bars, exposed brick, and an upstairs balcony directly across from Grounds. 1505 University Ave. 2957100. $. The Virginian Cozy Corner mainstay with an 80-plus-year history. 1521 University Ave. 9844667. $$. West Main Pub Residence Inn’s bar and appetizer spot. 315 W. Main St. 220-0075. $. The Whiskey Jar Saloon-style Southern spot with, naturally, more than 90 varieties of whiskey. 227 W. Main St., Downtown Mall. 202-1549. $$. Whistlestop Grill Southern comfort foods in Crozet. 1200 Crozet Ave. 823-9000. $. Wild Wolf Brewing Company Craft beer and a wide range of American classics for the whole family. 2461 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. 3610088. 313 Second St. SE, 284-5220. World of Beer More than 500 different beers from more than 40 countries. 852 W. Main St. 9701088. $$.
Breakfast Joints Bluegrass Grill and Bakery Unpretentious breakfast and lunch spot, beloved by local weekenders. 313 Second Street. SE., in the Glass Building. 295-9700. $. Cavalier Diner Breakfast all day long, plus burgers, subs, and Italian standbys. 1403 Emmet St. N. 977-1619. $. Farm Bell Kitchen New-Southern cuisine with local farm-to-table ingredients. 1209 W. Main St. 205-1538. $$. First Watch Breakfast, brunch, and lunch chain with locally grown ingredients. 1114B Emmet St. N. 202-5383. $$. International House of Pancakes Standard breakfast fare. Long lines on the weekends. Rio Hill Shopping Center. 964-0830. $. The Pigeon Hole Cozy all-day breakfast spot with fresh-squeezed juices and stone-ground grits. 11 Elliewood Ave. 977-4711. $. Sam’s Kitchen All-day breakfast, plus American and French dishes at this local institution. 1863 Seminole Trail. 964-9488. $. The Villa American breakfast all day. 1250 Emmet St. N. 296-9977. $.
Waffle House It’s breakfast ’round the clock. 1162 Fifth St. SW, 296-5010; 495 Premier Cir. on 29N, 975-5860. $.
Nelly’s Roadhouse American and Mexican menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 2815 Rockfish Valley Hwy., Nellysford. 361-1400. $$.
The Well House Café Coffee, tea, smoothies, and pastries. 118 10 1/2 St. NW. 973-0002. $.
Olive’s Grill Diner serving reakfast, lunch, and Mediterranean-style food. 8839 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville. 990-2634. $.
Burgers, BBQ, Dogs and Diners Ace Biscuit & Barbecue Breakfast and lunch spot with BBQ and soul food by the biscuit. 711 Henry Ave. 202-1403. $. Barbeque Exchange Nationally recognized, totally worthy, BBQ aficionados dream. 102 Martinsburg Ave., Gordonsville. (540) 832-0227. $. Blue Ridge Pig For connoisseurs of barbecue, the Pig is the place. Rte. 151, Nellysford. 361-1170. $. Boylan Heights Burger spot and popular bar serves organic Virginia beef. 102 14th St. 984-5707. $. Brother’s Bar & Grill The same barbecue folks have loved for years. 2104 Angus Rd. 293-6333. $. Burger Bach New Zealand-inspired gastropub. The Shops at Stonefield. 328-2812. $$. Citizen Burger Bar Gourmet burgers with grassfed beef, plus a large selection of beers. 212 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 979-9944. $$.
Otto’s All-American faves and daily specials at your service. Order at the counter and sit outside if it’s warm. 325 Four Leaf Ln., Crozet. 823-4200. $. Paulie’s Pig Out First barbecue joint on the way to Wintergreen. 7376 Rockfish Valley Hwy. 3612001. $. Red Hub Food Co. Quality catering and barbecue at a 10-seat lunch counter. 202 10th St. NW. 975-2271. $. Riverside Lunch Popular joint known for smashburgers. 1429 Hazel St. 971-3546. $. Riverside North Notable burgers and fries on 29N. Sunday morning buffet, too. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. 979-1000. $. Sam’s Hot Dog Stand Dogs, fries, soft drinks. 5786 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. 205-4438. $. Smoked Kitchen and Tap Includes The Rooftop for craft cocktails and great views. Piedmont Place. 2025 Library Ave., Crozet. 205-4881. $. Timberlake’s Old-fashioned drug-store diner serves sandwiches, burgers, and dogs. 322 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 295-9155. $.
Doodle’s Diner Country cookin’ from breakfast to burgers. 1305 Long St. 295-7550. $.
Tip Top Popular spot serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Italian and Greek specials. 1420 Richmond Rd., on Pantops Mountain. 244-3424. $.
Five Guys Two locations for local carnivores. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 975-GUYS; Hollymead Town Center, 963-GUYS. $.
Wayside Takeout & Catering Famous Ole Virginia fried chicken and barbecue sandwiches. 2203 Jefferson Park Ave. 977-5000. $.
Fox’s Café Daily specials, burgers, dogs, and dinners. 403 Avon St. 293-2844. $.
The White Spot Burgers with tradition at this popular Corner spot. 1407 University Ave. 2959899. $.
Holly’s Deli & Pub Southern food, live music, and beer. 1221 E. Market St. 282-2713. $. Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint Classic burgers, daily specials, and punk rock. Yes! 109 Second St. SE. 244-0073. $. Jak’n Jil Classic roadside dog-and-fries joint. 1404 E. High St. 293-7213. $. Korner Restaurant Greasy spoon offers all the usual suspects. Daily lunch special. 415 Ninth St. SW. 977-9535. $. Lazy Parrot Backyard BBQ The Lazy Parrot Grill’s sister restaurant. Pantops Shopping Center. 244-0723. $/$$. Lumpkins Burgers, salads, fried chicken, and foot-long hot dogs. 1075 Valley St., Scottsville. 286-3690. $. Luv’n Oven Gizzards, livers, fries, and shakes. 162 Village Sq., Scottsville. 286-3828. $. Martin’s Grill Delicious hamburgers, veggie burgers, and fries. Forest Lakes Shopping Center. 974-9955. $.
Wild Wing Café Sports bar features wings and beer, plus live music, karaoke, trivia, and poker. 820 W. Main St. 979-WING. $/$$. The Wolf’s Fixins Barbecue Barbecue, burgers, and beer. 344 Stoneridge Dr. N, Ruckersville. 990-9988. $. Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar Gourmet burgers, fries, milkshakes and, of course, plenty of wine. Barracks Road Shopping Center. 244-2604. $$.
Coffee Places with Kitchens Atlas Coffee Get a cup of coffee or an espresso roasted by Shenandoah Joe. 2206B Fontaine Ave. 970-1700. $. Baine’s Books & Coffee Books, music, film, pottery, musical instruments, food and, of course, coffee. 485 Valley St., Scottsville. 286-3577. $.
Mel’s Café Southern soul-soothing food. A longtime favorite on West Main. 719 W. Main St. 971-8819. $.
Belle Coffee & Wine Breakfast, salads, and sandwiches in a fresh spot that (7am-6pm daily) makes all of its own breads, including excellent bagels. 407 Monticello Rd. No phone number listed. $$
Mission BBQ Pulled turkey, pork, and chicken, plus racks by the bone. The Shops at Stonefield. 260-7740. $.
Corner Joe Fresh Trager Brothers coffee and espresso, plus pastries and muffins. 1325 W. Main St. 817-0456. $.
Moe’s Original BBQ Alabama-style pulled pork smoked in-house; fine, friendly service. 2119 Ivy Rd., 244-7427; 200 W. Water St., 202-2288. $.
C’ville Coffee & Wine Well-established café, with a kids’ corner and library to keep wee ones entertained. 1301 Harris St. 817-2633. $.
Moose’s by the Creek American favorites, plus mounted moose antlers for photo ops. 1710 Monticello Rd. 977-4150. $.
Daily Grind Family-owned coffee and ice cream shop with more than 20 flavor choices. 3450 Seminole Trail. 529-8209. $.
Greenberry’s Java and specialty drinks, fresh baked goods, Wi-Fi. Barracks Road Shopping Center, 984-0200; in Alderman Library on UVA grounds, 243-8961. $. Grit Coffee People, coffee, food, space, design, and work: that’s the focus at Grit. 1110 Old Trail Dr., Crozet, 205-4253; 112 W. Main St., Downtown Mall, 971-8743; 19 Elliewood Ave., 293-4412; The Shops at Stonefield, 284-8461; 610 Riverside Shops Way #100, 995-7004. $. Java Java All fair-trade organic coffee all the time. Smoothies and a lunch menu, too. Comfy seating, warm atmosphere, Wi-Fi. 421 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 245-0020. $. Lone Light Coffee Specialty coffee spot inside The Pie Chest. 119 Fourth St. NE., 977-0443; 1518 E. High St., 984-0555. $. Milli Coffee Roasters Espresso drinks, chai, hot chocolate, light fare, wine. 400 Preston Ave, Suite 150. 270-9706. $. Mudhouse Locally roasted, heavy-duty coffee, fresh juices, and pastries. 213 W. Main St., Downtown Mall, 984-6833; 116 10th St. NW, 326-5456; The Square, Crozet, 823-2240; also in the Bellair Market, 977-0222, and Mulberry Station, 245-0163. $. Paradox Pastry Retro-urban vibe bakery and dessert café. 313 Second St., in the Glass Building. 245-2253. $. Rocket Coffee Get a buzz, grab a New York bagel, or stay for lunch. 5866 Rockfish Gap Tpke, Crozet. 205-4210. $. Sheepdog Coffee Grab-and-go coffee spot inside the Graduate hotel. 1309 W. Main St. 2954333. $. Shenandoah Joe Local roaster with a coffee bar and pastries. 945 Preston Ave., 295-4563; 2214 Ivy Rd., 923-4563. $. Snowing in Space Coffee Co. Nitro brew coffee plus light snacks to tamper your caffeine buzz. 705 W. Main St. 228-1120. $. Starbucks Multiple locations for all your corporate coffee needs. 1601 University Ave., 9701058; Rivanna Ridge Shopping Center, 295-4996; 1520 Seminole Trail, 973-5298; Hollymead Town Center, 975-6005. $. Trager Brothers Coffee See the roastery in action and sample some of the fresh roasted coffee while you’re there. 486 Front St., Lovingston. 263-8916. $.
Family-Friendly Ann’s Family Restaurant Good old country cooking. 1170 Thomas Nelson Hwy. (Rte. 29, south of Lovingston). 263-8110. $. Chew Chew Town Train-themed spot for kids and families, by the folks at Al Carbon. 1877 Seminole Trail. 202-2609. $. The Haven Homecooking Weekly Wednesday pop-up café benefiting The Haven homeless shelter. 112 Market St. 973-1234. $. The Light Well Coffee-kitchen-tavern serves healthy ingredients in original recipes. 110 E. Main St., Orange. (540) 661-0004. $. The Nook Half-century-old Charlottesville diner serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a full bar. 415 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 295-6665. $. Michie Tavern Traditional Southern lunch in an 18th-century tavern near Monticello. 683 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. 977-1234. $$. Red Robin Gourmet burgers, salads, and bottomless pits of steak fries. Fashion Square Mall. 964-9523. $. CONTINUED ON PAGE 55
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