Best places: Food & Drinks in Albemarle County, United States

Bustling, no-frills outpost providing a range of New York-style bagels, sandwiches, salads & soups.

One of a local trio of New York-style bagel shops offering counter-serve breakfast & sandwiches.

👍👍 The cheese shop is awesome. It's a mix between a deli, grocery, and country store. You can get hot and cold sandwiches, meats and cheeses sliced to order, or browse the shelves for an absolutely amazing assortment of jams, snack mixes, candy, baked goods, cheeses, soup starters, rice, and my my what...

Laid-back eatery serving inventive pizzas, burgers & updated takes on old-school comfort food.

👍👍 Visited this winery last weekend and, let me tell you, it was an experience to remember! This winery isn’t just about the wine, it’s about the whole atmosphere. Nestled atop a hill, with quaint little tables spread out, it felt like we were picnicking in the countryside. The vibe of the place is im...

👍👍 Ate here a few months ago with some friends and absolutely loved it. Got this croissant sandwich with bacon and avocado and other things and it was absolutely amazing. Also got this really really good brownie with Reese’s Pieces in it. And some chips. We ate outside and they had a nice area to sit a...

Cozy scoop shop doling out a rotating selection of ice cream, gelato & sorbet in retro-style digs.

Informal Turkish hangout specializing in kebab wraps & sandwiches, plus veggie & vegan options.

Refined locavore American fare served in an early 19th-century house with an Old Virginia feel.

👍👍 This was a great find! I am from Miami so my standards are incredibly high. The cafe con leche was the best I've had outside of Miami. We also had the croquetas, tostones rellenos with pork, and yucca frita. All of these were delicious. The only thing I would add is some kind of mojo or cilantro lim...

Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

Laid-back restaurant & cocktail spot offering burgers & other pub grub, plus vegan options & beer.

Diners choose their dough, sauce, cheese & toppings at this pizzeria chain with gelato & microbrews.

👍👍 Lovely outdoor seating makes this a great lunch place. The pupusas are delicious, as are the tacos and tamarind and horchata drinks. The flan makes an excellent dessert.

Simple counter serve specializing in Peruvian charbroiled chicken & other traditional dishes.

👍👍 Paulie's Pig Out is a great place to get some BBQ. Good flavor across the board. We got a pulled pork plate with slaw and mac-n-cheese. Delicious. Quality is great. Quantity for price is great. It's a old time roadside BBQ joint. The only downside is not being able to go inside anymore. It's defin...

Unassuming mainstay with a folksy feel preparing down-home Southern standards for breakfast & lunch.

Compact, contemporary counter serve selling tacos & Mission-style burritos with homemade tortillas.

👍👍 This is my go-to breakfast spot!! I love the Monster smoothie bowl, the granola is my favorite part, and the bananas are always exactly as I love them! But every thing I’ve tried so far is delicious, definitely can’t go wrong and I love that everything is plant-based and good for the earth 😊