Diner cuisine: the best places to taste it in Charlottesville

21 restaurant menus in Charlottesville, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Riverside Lunch
Riverside Lunch
94/100 (226 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Bar
Diner
Bar
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheeseburger
Burger
Hamburgers
French Fries
Fried pickles
Sit down
American
Diner
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great little place, had a triple cheeseburger and it was great. Was looking for something different than usual fast food and it exceeded our..."
Douglas Arnold
"Simple food, cold beer, always great. It is a regular go to place for us when we want a..."
Debbie Reese
"Hubby and I stopped by for a late lunch- we devoured a basket of fries, bacon cheeseburgers, and cold, cold beer (him), water with lemon..."
Cheryl Williams
"First time back in 25 years. Drove 250 miles for this burger and it was so worth it. The food and service is always..."
Jim Allen
"We come to Riverside at least every 3 months or so.. love the food an the people are very..."
Adrienne Starr Short
"Been eatin' at the Riverside for over 40 years. Flat out, not only the best burger in C-ville, but the..."
Don Harrelson
"Best place in Charlottesville to eat a burger..."
Mantas Stonkus
"Great Burgers & cheese balls...And also the coldest beer in town. I will go again for all the..."
Melvin Tedford
"Great food, great service as always... One of my favorite places to eat and see friends...."
Dwayne Wyland
"Absolutely excellent.... The service was amazing, along with the friendly people. I will be back for..."
Steven Foster
"The hamburgers are the best. Dr. Shrum introduced his staff to Riverside. It was his favorite..."
Ann Folger
"Best place to eat!! Food was good & fast! Fries are..."
Kirsten Guthrie
"Best hamburgers in Charlottesville, great fry’s also..."
Katie Lang Dotson
"Great place to eat anytime. Everyone is so polite and helpful. Always treats for kids. Thanks..."
Debbie Best
"Loved everything! Onion rings were perfect, burgers were amazing. Went twice on our trip, and will definitely be back next time we are in..."
Michael Bain
"Love the burgers. Greasy and great crust on the..."
Becky Tunstall
"Best burger joint with great service and friendly..."
V. Gary Kidd
"Very cool vibe in this place and the staff were great. The burger was really good as well as the onion rings. The fries were decent to good, kind of..."
Eddie K
"Go! Thanks, to my aunt and uncle from near RVA who suggested we meet up at Riverside Lunch; where the service is real, the fries and onion rings are..."
It’s Me T
"Go! Thanks, to my aunt and uncle from near RVA who suggested we meet up at Riverside Lunch; where the service is real, the fries and onion rings are..."
Teresa Gunter
"This little place stays pretty hopping. Not a lot of room for parking and there aren't a lot of tables for eating in.... BUT... the people are..."
Unicorn Soup
"This place is fantastic. I can’t believe I have lived here for five years and have never eaten here before. The food is made fresh and fast;..."
Gabriel Garcia
"My fiancé and I always ask ourselves this when we eat Riverside: “how and why?!” Its an unsuspecting place that’s cheap with a straightforward..."
alexis brown
"Edit: Now been back over 5 times and even bought a T-shirt. This place is the absolute best. Smashed burgers best on earth, amazing fries, cheap cold..."
N C
"The food was extremely fast! Great prices! Fresh meat! Highly..."
Carolyn Sawyer
Fox's Cafe
Fox's Cafe
91/100 (209 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Cafe
Cafe
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
Pancakes
Sit down
American
Diner
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Wonderful service and great..."
Sandi Schroer
"Country ham biscuit was prob my fav. The pancake was excellent too. Really enjoyed the corned beef hash and biscuits and gravy too. Miss Ann was..."
Richard Pagano
"Hidden gem in c-vile. Friendly service, good food and great pricing. If you are looking for a no frills dining experience. This is your..."
Sarah Ellis
"Great food. Great service. Next time I am in the area I am coming back. Very nice and cozy. Genuinely good home..."
Anthony Rush
"We eat here for lunch at least once a week it’s known to us as grandmas kitchen because that is exactly the quality of food you will get w you go...."
Shane Pleasants
"Blown away with the kindness of the people working this little resturant. The service was above standard. And the food was absolutely perfect. Yeah,..."
Jason Hawkes
"Cheap, easy, good food, friendly..."
Trae Herring
"Mom and pop type of breakfast not completely sure about lunch being served here. Forgive my incompleteness 😅 The food was excellent. We all..."
Ryan Barley
The Spot Uva
The Spot Uva
89/100 (983 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheeseburger
Burger
Diner
American
Takeout
Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is the best burger spot in Charlottesville hands down the staff are friendly and funny food is hot and delicious it really represents old school..."
James H
"Just a great college diner. Great history and ambience. Had the sausage gravy and toast and a simple ham and cheese omelet. It's a must when you're..."
Warren Treadwell
"What a great little spot. Ordered a double gus burger hold the bun. It was delicious. Fast Friendly and not over..."
Paul Hoy
"Tasty burgers for an affordable price. Speedy service and cold drinks seal the..."
Mathew Crichton
"Good food but wasn't expecting to be as high as it was for what I was getting. Side of fries being $5 is a lot. So for a sandwich and side it cost a..."
Quir J
"The food is very good and so is the guys fixing it. Had a very good steak and cheese with homemade hot sauce. Very..."
Randy Leonard
"A Charlotteville classic. You haven't lived until you've had a late-night Gus burger and fries. They also have to go orders if you're ready to pass..."
Sarah Hughey
Moose's By The Creek
Moose's By The Creek
89/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Diner
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Biscuits and gravy
Pork
Burger
Hamburgers
Pancakes
Toasts
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
The Villa Diner
The Villa Diner
88/100 (276 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
American
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Sandwiches
Cakes
Burger
Beef
Pancakes
Salad
Sit down
American
Diner
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Late Night
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The gyro is to die for! Housemade tzatizki sauce on top of thinly sliced beef and lamb that has been roasted on a spit! You have to try it!..."
Amanda Kissel
"Great food and staff! My favorite place to..."
Rachel R Kemp
"Well done. Came in for a late Saturday morning breakfast. All staff were very friendly. Food was prompt, tasted very good, and never had an empty..."
Stuart Brightbill
"always a winner at the Villa! Consistently good, tasty food with excellent service to go along with it. A "must" when visiting..."
Carrie Eisenberg
"I am eating at the villa as I speak (text). Mellissa and Chrisi are always the best servers. Always with smiles and happiness. The deep crust..."
Bob Van Sickle
"Our waitress was fantastic. Very friendly and accommodating. Food was perfect and came out amazingly fast. This place is a diamond in the..."
Doug Hernandez
"Excellent local restaurant for breakfast, lunch and..."
Anne Micallef Kromkowski
"Every time we drop our daughter off at UVA, we have dinner here. Great food, great..."
Andrew Alexander
"Love coming here to eat! Always wonderful food. I get the Cavalier Country Breakfast or Spaghetti for..."
Lauren Gibson
"Great food, very friendly service (ask for Vanessa or Raven) and reasonable prices. I'll eat there again and again. ..."
Mike Timberlake
"Great food! Great service! A Charlottesville..."
Carolyn Inman Fitzpatrick
"Our first visit here! Warm friendly service from host and Denise our server who kept our drinks full! Delicious Greek feta spinach omelette and..."
K G
"We stopped in for breakfast and as advertised, the food is reasonable and the service is great! We had such a great experience on our first visit..."
Najib Khan
"This diner was recommended to us by a staff member at UVA Hospital. They did not disappoint. The prices and portions were excellent! We ate and ate..."
Angela P
"I've been trying to get to Villa Diner for a long time, but somehow my schedule never permitted. Finally I made it there and it was so worth it...."
DJ Peak A Boo
"Great place for home cooked breakfast! Large portions and great..."
Jared Cook
"Great breakfast here!! I had their Strawberry Crepes and crispy bacon. They were yummy to the..."
Anne
"Nice relaxed atmosphere. Really good food! Great menu..."
Robin S
"Villa Diner is an absolutely wonderfully place to eat in Charlottesville!!! It looks very small from the outside, but once you walk in it is..."
Grumz
Korner Restaurant
Korner Restaurant
87/100 (453 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Diner
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Some of the best food around. Make sure to bring an empty stomach because they load up a plate of food big enough to feed a cow. Awesome place and..."
Greg Perkins
"I have being going here since I was 12 I am 31 now it's never change still one of the best places to eat in..."
Rell J Parrish
"The Korner Restaurant Has Always Been My Favorite.. I Been Eating There Over 20yrs. Staff Is Some Of The Best People..."
Sandy Brown
"Always good food and friendly staff , breakfast and..."
Sarah Sawyer
"The food is great and everyone is so..."
Kaitlyn Wingfield
"Best cheeseburger and fries in town. They have frying down to a..."
Marsha Ann Tarbert
"A true diner. Delicious food and friendly people..."
Kennan Seaman
"Korner Restaurant did a fantastic job when catering our wedding. I was so pleased with everything they..."
Kari-Lyn Henkel
"Been going here since I was knee-high to a grasshopper and now I'm taking my child! Love EVERYONE..."
Katie Shifflett
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Stacy Lynn Dovel
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Sherri R. Lawson
"I ended up coming here out of the whim. My impression, it isn't bad. Not the worst, not the best, just right. Everything is priced right, and..."
John Huynh
"Pretty good diner. Nothing fancy, been around since 1950. Known for their burgers, and seems to be a favorite with the locals. My husband ordered..."
Brenda
"Great local place. Clean, friendly staff, great prices. Had double cheeseburger, is my 2nd favourite in Charlottesville after Riverside Lunch. The..."
N C
"I have a lot of appointments at the VA Hospital, and this Cafe Corner Diner is the best place for me to go! It's affordable, and they have a wide..."
TazMan
"WOW! What a find! My wife & I are visiting our daughter up the street and decided to go out for breakfast. Being new to the area we looked online..."
mobc ARC
"A real diner with real breakfast and excellent service from real people. They do serve grits in a bowl, but so does everyone else in Virginia -- so I..."
Bruce Johnson
"Perfect greasy spoon diner. Ive had the corned beef hash and they grilled it, puts a nice crispy texrure on it. Eggs cooked perfect. I got a tomato..."
Mark P
"First time there. Very busy. Can't wait to bring wife here to eat only thing that would make this business any better, I wish they was open later and..."
Bob Beverage
Holly's Diner
Holly's Diner
86/100 (841 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Diner
Dinner
Diner
Dinner
"Starters... home made deviled eggs and corn homemade deviled eggs and cornbread with honey butter, also homemade. Sandwiches on sourdough bread and..."
Cee Jay
"I wish I had tried this restaurant sooner. Holly's takes the best elements of diners: affordable prices and comfort food, and elevates them. The food..."
Stephen Johnson
"GO TO HOLLY’s!!! Outstanding food at great prices outside of the usual tourist areas but still in town. Went for late night and then for dinner a..."
Joe Cabrera
"The food is always amazing, excellent service with a smile, great live music and events and a nice back patio. This is truly the real, local,..."
Spright Shepherd
"Both food and service very good. Morgan our bartender was on the ball. Definitely will go..."
Ginger Newsome
"Holly's is a really good local restaurant. Whoever is back in the kitchen knows their stuff! The food is a step above the usual, still inexpensive..."
Jean Gratz
"Holly's is one of my favorite little spots in Charlottesville, the atmosphere is funkadelic, the crowd is always easy going and they have something..."
MISTER WALKER
"Great service. Excellent sandwiches. Kateoke on Tuesday night. What more could you..."
Johanna Vaughan
Blue Moon Diner
Blue Moon Diner
85/100 (517 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Cafe
Diner
Diner
American
Cafe
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Salad
French Toast
Toasts
Burger
Omelette
Cakes
Shrimp
Pancakes
Sit down
Bar
Café
American
Diner
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Mel's Cafe
Mel's Cafe
85/100 (1489 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Diner
American
Diner
American
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Ribs
Corn on the Cob
Fried Wings
Foot Long Hot Dog and Fries
Red Beans and Rice
Sandwiches
Fish
Red Beans & Rice
Bbq ribs
3 Piece Fried Chicken Dinner
Sandwiches
Cornbread
Homemade Sweet Potato Pie
Cheeseburger
Fried chicken
BBQ Rib Sandwich
Burger
Hamburgers
Bacon cheeseburger
Veggie Barger
Fish Dinner with Country Potatoes and Greens
Breakfast Fries Eggs Country Ham Bacon Fried Potatoes with Toast
Beef
Cheeseburger Cole Slaw Onion Rings Cheescake
Pasta
George's Omelette
5 Oz Cheeseburger
Salad
Roast Beef Sub and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Mac and cheese
Hamburger steaks
Lemon Meringue Pie
Sit down
American
Diner
Café
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I drive from Richmond just to eat here. The food is so cheap, the burgers are really good and the Mac and Cheese is delicious. Their fried chicken is..."
Bruce Toulon
"This place was AMAZING!! Our family of six ate amazing food at a fantastic price. The service was wonderful and the food was even perfect to our..."
Marjorie Quesenberry
"I have to admit the best burger � in town. Sorry Jack Brown yours is now second on my list. OMG the mac n cheese is the cheeseist!..."
Don Burns
"Excellent!!! We had literally 10 minutes to grab a bite to eat before our train left without us and we happily stumbled upon Mel’s and they hooked..."
Trent Walker
"I was looking for a reasonably priced place to have dinner before a concert yesterday. My boyfriend and I enjoy home cooking and comfort foods and..."
Kat Harrison
"My favorite restaurant ever!! Even the kids all choose Mel's as their favorite place to dine when we're in C'ville! Haven't made a bad choice yet..."
Terin Garrett
"When ever we go out of town I love finding these mom n pop restaurants it felt go to sit in a restaurant and just unplug from the world and relive my..."
Chris Donithan
"The best soul food I've had since moving to Virginia. And the sweet tea was like mamas. I will be..."
Debbie Anderson Hartner
"Great food, and Arthur was awesome to chat with. We had burger with fries, and burger with mac and..."
James E Lillard
"Best food I have ever had. Their burgers are smack ya mama good! Good food, good prices, and just plain good..."
Adam Gray
"We were visiting in Charlottesville and found this amazing restaurant! Picture you grandmother's kitchen on Thanksgiving! EVERYTHING was smelling..."
Deborah Johnson
"Great food and Great service! Highly..."
Scott Gnarly
"I drive trains into Charlottesville frequently. It's been awhile but I always go to Mel's. They are the best--just like home made food but..."
Thaddeus Joseph Sr.
"We just had the best burger while visiting Charlottesville, VA at Mel's..."
Katherine Vallance
"The best burger you’re gonna get on your lunch..."
Joey Von Kinsley
"In town training happened onto this spot downtown great burger joint but he has so much..."
Lawson Williams
"This is a historic cafe in Charlottesville Virginia and I went today after not being home a while MANE !!! MEL HOOKED ME UP WITH THE BEST DOUBLE..."
Cumi Tee
"Value - 5 Atmosphere - 5 Service - 4 Food - 4 A historic fixture in the downtown Charlottesville food scene. Every Charlottesville resident must go..."
Dylan Prévost
"I’m riding the Amtrak home with my son after a very taxing trip. We have a layover here, I stopped in to get us a real meal and boy was it worth..."
Nicole Mulloy
"This is a perfect little Cafe, with a lot of character.. The food Is delicious. The employees are kind. And the prices are cheap to..."
Thomas Selby
"Fantastic food! BLT, Burger and omelette were all fantastic! Friendliest staff! The wait for the food can be slightly longer than some expect, but..."
Beau S
"Been here twice. Great diner food and friendly. Had burger and fried chicken dinner. Prefer the fried..."
N C
"The lady who took my order is such a nice person! That always makes such a big difference. The chicken though was fried very well. Seasoned subtly,..."
Brian Suk
"This was a wonderful spot! Polish sausage and country ham sandwich were great!! But the grilled donuts, aaagh the grilled donuts were absolutely..."
Dianna Breznick
Doodles Diner
84/100 (244 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna Salad Wrap
Rueben Sandwich with Onion Rings
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is the best diner in town now, hands down. Excellent food, great service with a smile and reasonable prices. Their mashed Potatoes are the best..."
Spright Shepherd
"You cannot get better Home Cooked Food! The prices are also the best around....You don't want to miss giving Doodles a try! Also, the freshest..."
Penny Marshall
"They really know how to cook. The food was amazing, every bit of it reminded me of when my granny used to cook for the entire family. I love this..."
Raymond Dalton
"This a great place to eat. They have a large selection of food to choose from that is affordable. The portions are huge so you won't leave there..."
Melissa Lettner
"Only 6 stars? We love it! Sure it's only a diner. But nobody beats their food. Staff is always so nice. After first time they remember what you like!..."
Cosmic Landing
"Doodles Diner is a great, friendly diner with honest, tasty food! The service is genuinely friendly and the atmosphere takes you back to the days of..."
Casey Dudding
"Food was delicious! We ordered chocolate chip pancakes, eggs, bacon, home fries, and english muffin. Food came quick and service was great! We were..."
Heather Peroni
Tip Top Restaurant
Tip Top Restaurant
83/100 (3059 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Diner
Vegan Options
American
Greek
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Greek
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Gyros
Pasta
Biscuits and gravy
Salad
Cakes
Steak Frites
Pesto
Sandwiches
Burger
Hamburgers
French Toast
Toasts
Shrimp
Beef
Omelette
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Pancakes
Lasagne
Sit down
American
Diner
Greek
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Always amazing food. Have visited several times and the food is consistently delicious. It can get a bit noisy but that’s because it’s so..."
Joe Wilson
"It is a really nice restaurant great waitresses. Really warm environment. Super friendly. Good food. I had a gyro and great french fries...."
blue chicken
"There are three items that create the most value for the customer: Prices, Service and quality. Tip Top has it all. Lowest prices in Charlottesville..."
Kostas V
"We were in Charlottesville for a medical appointment and decided to try a local restaurant instead of a chain for lunch. I'm always a little bit..."
Karen McCormick
"This place runs with a well oiled machine. Tables are cleaned as soon as people leave, server got our drinks and order, food came out hot and..."
Elizabeth Jackson
"A local told us to check this place put while we were in town and I'm so dang glad we did. They have an amazing selection of food! Great flavors and..."
Unicorn Soup
"Friendly diner. Big menu. Good prices. Good food. 5 yrs ago not so good. So I didnt go there all that time. Now it's back on my list though. It's a..."
Cosmic Landing
Michael's Diner & Restaurant
Michael's Diner & Restaurant
83/100 (999 ratings)
Restaurants
Greek
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Diner
Greek
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
Pancakes
Salad
American
Diner
Greek
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Great place to eat. I always feel comfortable and welcomed. Our favorite waitress is Morgan! The food is very good, I especially love their..."
Carrie Carrot
"I loved my meal to pieces especially my dessert. Well worth the travel distance. An that strawberry cheesecake tho���. Everyone was sooo..."
Crystal Marie Holland
"If you're looking for a family friendly atmosphere, Michael's is the place! I have enjoyed every meal I have ever had here. I recommend Michael's to..."
Kashmala Khan
"Excellent food and very nice staff. It tastes like most things are made fresh and the owner is ver..."
Shane Snelling
"Love this place!!! Great food, good atmosphere and wonderful..."
Rene' Terry
"Michaels is a perfect mix of homestyle cooking and friendly atmosphere. The food and service are top notch....love..."
Sam Driver
"Always AMAZING!!!!! From breakfast thru dinner, the food and service are top..."
Fam Driver
"Perfect breakfast all..."
Derek Karnes
"Good diner experience. Generally no wait or very little wait. Only thing i dislike or their coffee. It's regular diner coffee so you get the kind of..."
Batman Fitness and Strength
"Food was good service was fast and attentive. The overall cleanness was good as well. The menu is a bit on the eclectic side so everyone should be..."
Matt Daughdrill
"Skip the chains and stop here! We wanted to sit down at a local restaurant and we were not disappointed. The menu has so many different options. We..."
Amy S
"Great (extensive) menu, reasonable prices, and very courteous wait staff. They also serve breakfast all day which is awesome! The tzatziki is..."
Daniel Mills
"Food is good, not great. The service is excellent; even when it's packed they still are attentive and helpful. I've only eaten here for breakfast,..."
Gabriel Garcia
"Wide selection of well prepared food, good price, and excellent service. Menu might be large but thats because they do breakfast all day and dinner..."
Micaiah Bushnell
"This place is great! Been here a few times for breakfast and always have to go with the corned beef hash! The portion is huge and the price is right...."
Joann McCarthy
Timberlakes Drug Store And Soda Fountain
Timberlakes Drug Store And Soda Fountain
83/100 (110 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Soups
Cafe
Cafe
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salad
American
Diner
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"A wonderful place to go -the pharmacy in front is excellent they look out for you give you guidance answer questions and are some of the nicest..."
Jehu Martin
"We absolutely LOVE Timberlake's! So much charm and personality in this cute one stop shop! Both of my little guys LOVE sitting up at the bar and..."
Rebecca Doyle
"I absolutely love Timberlakes and have for nearly 60 years!! When I need comfort and good food it’s my go to place. Plus it makes me feel like a..."
Beth Thacker Villwock
"Best ever ice cream treats ever! They use all Homestead Creamery products, which are..."
Susan Holmes
"Great place to shop and eat! Loved the lunch counter as a..."
Todd Mawyer
"This place reminds me of the little drugstore in my hometown when I was a child. Step right back into the past but have food fresh and delicious. ..."
Robin Mathis Daye
"I absolutely loved this place. The food was wonderful and it was nice to know that there are still places like..."
Carla Hylton Hall
"Best milkshake in town! Staple for downtown..."
Addie Rose Miller
Martin's Grill
Martin's Grill
81/100 (1024 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Diner
American
American
Diner
Grill
Dinner
Lunch
Cheeseburger
Burger
Sit down
American
Diner
Grill
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts Discover
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"The single greatest place in all of C'ville to get Wings and Fries. The staff is wonderful and it is the best place to come and unwind! And, if you..."
Charlie Pluta
"Fantastic burger, inexpensive, and the staff if friendly. I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a burger in C'ville! I'm..."
Zach Armstrong
"Martin's Grill is the best place for a burger. They have the best onion rings and fries also. Great place to hang out with friends and..."
Barbara Lam Turpin
"Passing through town. So happy we stumbled upon this place. Great food and nice..."
Karin Mustoe
"The burger was a delicious treat! It was juicy and drippy just the way I like them! We shared a basket of fries and there was plenty for both of us,..."
Lindy Voss Jones
"We always have a great experience here. We come for the burgers and the burgers only. They are fantastic! They really remind us of the midwest where..."
Kylie Kell
"Stopped in while some work was being done on a car at Crutchfields. They'd given the recommendation there and it was great. Fast attentive service,..."
Donald D. Curtis
"Ok so besides the great food and reasonable prices, it's the staff as well that keeps us coming back. They are friendly and awesome and the place has..."
Laura Westaby Oliver
"Ate the most delicious Reuben and sweet potato tots. Jenna Thacker is a most personable server! Kudos guys...lunch was yummy! ..."
Joanne Ridob Mahanes
"Good food! Good prices! GOOD �. Handmade burgers � are the..."
Heather Curtis
"Martin's has the best cheeseburger in Charlottesville at a fraction of the price of the other..."
Brian Pinkston
"Really good burgers made custom (you choose what you want on it). You can see the meat is quality and not preformed frozen patties. Everyone was..."
Greg Hancock
"The food is really good! Service was great... and I enjoyed the classic music! The grill needed cleaned (my food tasted a little burnt)... I..."
Tammy Hornek
"We dropped in on a whim and I couldn’t have been more delighted. We had burgers,fries and onion rings. Everything was cooked as ordered, the cook..."
Wendy Ferguson (Wendy Ferguson)
"This is my family's go-to burger joint. The service is great and you always feel welcome. The burgers have a great flavor are a good size and the..."
Tatton White
"A friend of mine and I like to come here about once a week for lunch. I wouldn't say the atmosphere at Martins is the best, but I love their food. To..."
William Richardson
"The staff are always nice, and the food was really good. It came out quickly, and was fully cooked/still hot. I really love the sweet potato..."
Beth Shearer
Jak'n Jil
Jak'n Jil
80/100 (884 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Chili & Cheese French Fries
Any Club Sandwich
Burger
Hamburgers
Chili
Foot Long Hot Dog and Fries
Greek salad
Reuben
Coconut cake
Garden Salad
Bacon cheeseburger
Carrot Cake
Hamburger Steak Dinner
Country Ham and Eggs
American
Diner
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"The footlong hot dog with homemade chili is the best! I went there for the first time today...and let me tell you, Jack 'n Jill has a new..."
Tom Tomlinson
"Jack 'n' Jil is an awesome restaurant.  The food is exceptional and the prices are more than fair.  I have been coming here for over 10 years...."
Janet Jackson
"Well..... I am so proud of this little place!!!!! in all its like i dont know ...umm.. two feet wide? but its made a pretty cool setting for itself:)..."
Sidney Carr
"Chili Dogs. Been coming here every time that we are in cville for thirty years for the foot- long chili dogs and..."
Kent
"Good food. Tasty burgers and dogs! Seasoned fries are yummy..."
Jill Huber
"Took my 5yr old daughter...she loved sitting at the counter. The coconut cake was TDF! They don't take plastic so keep that in mind. We'd go..."
Regina Caudill Sellers
"A throwback (in a good way) to a less-complicated small town life. Tasty chili dogs, fair prices, honest service. A basket of seasoned fries males a..."
VA Foodie
"A Charlottesville institution since I went to UVA in the 80s. A must if you're in town. Try the foot long hot dog with chili & onions. The Greek..."
Dominic Carpin
"I tried this place on the recommendation of coworkers, as my family is from out of town. Let me say that I am so glad we did. The food was fresh and..."
Susanna Webb
"Always stop by at least once when we visit Charlottesville! The burger is greasy, but so good! The fries with the seasoning salt are my favorite! If..."
Andrea Patton
"Saw my Daughter's walking back to the car and they Mom this is good. Got say enjoyed the Ice Cream cone & was extremely large....Had that true..."
Tara Roland
"I never would've guessed this unassuming little place would have such delicious food and attentive service. They even have veggie burgers!!..."
C. C.
"Been here several times. It's a staple of Charlottesville and always good if you like diner food. Bring cash, though. No card transactions. There is..."
Dawn Hernandez
The Nook
The Nook
79/100 (1695 ratings)
Restaurants
Diner
American
American
Diner
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Eggs Benedict
Fish
French Toast
Pancakes
Toasts
Fish & chips
Roast Beef
Pasta
Meatloaf
Omelette
Salad
Sandwiches
Chicken And Waffles
Wings
Cheeseburger
Corned Beef
Mac and cheese
Burger
Grilled cheese
Waffles
Crab
Hamburgers
BLT
Tuna
Quiche
Crab Cake
Noodle
Turkey Sandwich
Fish & Chips
Beef
Reuben sandwich
French Fries
Pesto
Sit down
Diner
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I would five it six stars. The burger I had (without bun) was the best Americina burger I have ever had. It was a Super Spicy Whale Burger. FYI I..."
Gary Matthews
"It's been a Charlottesville tradition for many, many years and it's never failed to deliver a great meal. The fresh corned beef hash is wonderful! I..."
Scott Johnson
"I have two favorite neighborhood restaurants and The Nook is one! The staff is super friendly and great at what they do, and the food is terrific..."
Robin Francis
"Stuart thenook is amazing!!! I reached out via email to ask where I could purchase one of their coffee mugs and a few days later received one in the..."
Kristina Bye Barbee
"I love coming here. The service is top notch and the food is amazing. I really love the sausage gravy and the pumpkin..."
Josh Pritchett Jr
"This was my second visit to The Nook. As a single Dad bringing my precious Baby Girl with me wherever I go, I tend to try find a place where I won't..."
DJ Peak A Boo
"Amazing crab cakes. Brie and chicken sandwich also incredible flavour. Lovely staff. Kim took great care of..."
Sars
"Visited this little cafe on a whim while visiting downtown Charlottesville. It was AMAZING. From the friendly staff and delicious food. It was a..."
Christine Nobles
"Short o er ight trip to Charlottesville, VA and I heard about this spot. Food was good and waitress was excellent!! Not much seating on the inside..."
Virges Pearson
"BEST DINER YET!!! This is the real deal - the authentic American Diner, established 1951. Retro floors, bar, handcrafted, wooden booths. Way cool! ..."
Barbara
"Very friendly service and cute spot. Not sure about my French toast but the eggs Benedict was a..."
Hazel Sun
"Yummy brunch. Great location and staff are very helpful and friendly with good..."
Christie Henderson
"Great food, drinks, and service. Absolutely would recommend for breakfast/brunch if you're in the area. One thing to note is that if you want to use..."
Eric Jenkins
Sam's Kitchen
Sam's Kitchen
77/100 (479 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Diner
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sliced Ham
French Toast
Biscuits and Gravy
Sausage Gravy
Sausage and Cheese Omelette with Home Fries
County Ham Platter
Hoo's Platter
Pancakes
Sam's Burger
Veggie Omelet with a Bit of Cheese Too Special Request
Country Breakfast Platter
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Hash browns
Chicken Wings Scrambled Eggs and County Haa
Chef Salad
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Pancakes with Strawberry Topping
Chocolate Chip Waffle
Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Breakfast Bowl
American
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Decent food at reasonable prices. Wait staff were very helpful. Seems like a lot of regulars / repeat customers. My reuben sandwich was good. ..."
Randall Seggerman
"While in the middle of relocating to Virginia,Found this Gem in a local strip mall..Thank God! The service was quick the food was great and I made ..."
Lee Fawcett
"While I was getting my oil changed I waited in line at IHOP across the street the day after Christmas while the staff ignored me and a lot of other..."
Flame Bilyue
"I've been wanting to go to Sam's every since I moved to Charlottesville. I see it everyday from work. I've been told it's good. I finally got the..."
Will Mahan
Cavalier Diner
Cavalier Diner
77/100 (1818 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
American
Diner
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Pancakes
Salad
Sit down
American
Diner
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Excellent food- some of the best Eggs Florentine around!! Great down to earth, southern hospitality.. My boyfriend and my's favorite place for..."
Lindsey Nicholson
"I drove from Hanover County a couple months ago for "brunch" on a Sunday, after drooling over photos for too long. My crabcake benedict was awesome,..."
Pat Coffey
"Some of the nicest folks around, the team at Cavalier Diner is incredibly friendly, engaging, and professional. The owner, Virginia, is always around..."
Jeff Kamrath
"Great staff good food. Nice little mom and pop..."
Brenda Pitts Garrison
"Had French toast and OJ. If I have to come to Charlottesville Virginia I will eat here..."
Willie Pait
"Always the most amazing food and hospitality from the team at Cavalier..."
Christine Thalwitz
"Good service, food excellent, and at a convenience location. Will eat here..."
Leslie Perry
"This place has great breakfast meals and the staff was incredibly nice, even to a Notre Dame..."
Marc Thorne
"Never fails to impress me! Excellent food! Simple Concept! Excellent hometown feel! The staff speaks to every single guest as they come in and..."
Jane Haar Jenkins
"Clean nice diner. Food was great. Not fancy ......priced and cooked right. We had a tuna melt, bacon cheesburger, onion rings and minestrone soup...."
George Hartsell III
"Pretty standard for a diner, nothing spectacular but very reasonable. It wasn’t crowded and we did not have to wait to be seated. The service was..."
Lauren Ann
"We have enjoyed breakfast here so many times over the years. Personal favourites for breakfast are the Greek omelet and country ham. I have been..."
Paul Crumpler
"I love this place! Super comfortable, I usually come solo. The gal with red hair and glasses always waits on me and she’s a gem. I’ve had..."
Elizabeth Arnold
"This place was great. Wishing the prices were more like a diner, but otherwise we were thrilled. The service was great, the food was great, and we..."
Kat Bourlotos
"This place is great! Me and 7 friends went here on a sunday after being turned down at several other local restaurants for breakfast. We called ahead..."
slevin kelevra
"Wonderful! Best diner we’ve been to in Virginia! Breakfast menu all day, steak and eggs, hash browns, grits, and wonderfully delicious looking..."
AC Doucey
Waffle House
Waffle House
74/100 (481 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Diner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Sit down
American
Diner
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"The food was good. While Eating the staff was in a back room and very load talking n laughing. The door was open and someone with a back pack was..."
angie payne (Moon Pup)
"Our waiter was very attentive and charming! The food was delicious too. The staff seemed to actually enjoy their work environment, but never to the..."
Samuel J. Roche
"Restaurant is showing the signs of post-pandemic recovery. Only 2 employees the entire time I was there but they were professional and very helpful...."
Kyle Waters
"Seated fast and served in like 2 or 3 min. Waiter very pleasant and made sure we had..."
Joann Horning
Waffle House
Waffle House
72/100 (1344 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles & Crepes
Sit down
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"My first time going to waffle house. The waffle house mother helped me with my order. The food was made quickly and it was fun to watch. The..."
Vicki
"Waffle House breakfast is always a treat Doesn't matter which restaurant you go to, the coffee is always excellent. The cheese n' eggs combo is not..."
Michael Ponzini
"Sad, upset, and utterly devastated with the decision to permanently close this Waffle House. The staff knew my order… Good times were had. Just..."
Kieran Cottrell
"CLEAN....Quick service, rarely full when I visit. Great job keeping place clean. EASY access on & off I-64. PASS up that high priced coffee shop and..."
Peter A George
"I've been to many a Waffle House. Their menu has a nice selection of comfort food. I usually eat of the breakfast menu. I love the hash brown bowls...."
Pamela Bowman
Yuanho
Yuanho
71/100 (3100 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Seafood
Diner
Diner
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Chinese
Diner
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
"I don’t know what happened with some of y’all, but I lived in Cville for two years (2019-2021) and I ordered a lunch or dinner special..."
Conall Burn
"Very Solid Chinese restaurant. Don't expect a fancy atmosphere but the quality of the food is quite good. I recommend the mapo tofu, and excellent..."
Min-soo C
"A great place for your basic asian/american food. Szechuan Chicken is awesome! I also like the Orange Chicken. With a large menu of various options,..."
Michael Nagy
"I have been eating here for YEARS!!!! I was a meat eater then switch to vegetarian and they still keep me satisfied with great food that lasts me a..."
Shawn Miller
"Have a great selection of american chinese food. Big and fresh chunks of veggies, which is my marker of a good place. I had the hunan chicken,..."
Mark P
"I've been here twice and both times have been really good, I get the beef🥩 and broccoli 🥦 add jumbo shrimp with a shrimp 🍤 egg roll. A must..."
Ayee B