The Boyd's Guidebook
Food scene
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This is one of our absolute places to eat! All of their pizzas are amazing (our favorite is the Hellboy), as are their cocktails, salads, apps, sandwiches, etc. Seriously, you can't go wrong!
*currently only doing takeout orders at their new location in the IX Park*
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Lampo Neapolitan Pizzeria
205 Monticello RoadPrice: $$$•
This is one of our absolute places to eat! All of their pizzas are amazing (our favorite is the Hellboy), as are their cocktails, salads, apps, sandwiches, etc. Seriously, you can't go wrong!
*currently only doing takeout orders at their new location in the IX Park*
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Within walking distance, Kardinal Hall is a modern take on an Alpine-inspired Bier Hall & Bier Garden. Located in the historic art-deco Coca-Cola building built in 1939, the repurposed warehouse & bottling plant is situated in Charlottesville’s Midtown area between Downtown and UVA.
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Kardinal Hall
722 Preston AvePrice: $$••
Within walking distance, Kardinal Hall is a modern take on an Alpine-inspired Bier Hall & Bier Garden. Located in the historic art-deco Coca-Cola building built in 1939, the repurposed warehouse & bottling plant is situated in Charlottesville’s Midtown area between Downtown and UVA.
Within walking distance, Marie Bette offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, and baked goods. You really can't go wrong here.
We highly recommend their pastries; particularly their canelés, croissants, pecan sticky buns for take-out.
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MarieBette Café and Bakery
700 Rose Hill DrWithin walking distance, Marie Bette offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, and baked goods. You really can't go wrong here.
We highly recommend their pastries; particularly their canelés, croissants, pecan sticky buns for take-out.
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Best bagels in town! Affordable and a local staple for both breakfast and lunch. There’s always a line for a reason! *currently drive through only - recommend checking the menu beforehand*
Our go-to sandwiches:
Deli egg on an everything bagel with American cheese
Hot pastrami provo(lone) with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo on an everything bagel
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Bodo's Bagels
505 Preston AvePrice: $•••
Best bagels in town! Affordable and a local staple for both breakfast and lunch. There’s always a line for a reason! *currently drive through only - recommend checking the menu beforehand*
Our go-to sandwiches:
Deli egg on an everything bagel with American cheese
Hot pastrami provo(lone) with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo on an everything bagel
Great BBQ close by - within walking distance if you want to stretch your legs a bit. Breakfast biscuits and lunch, with chill vibes.
*Photos above are of their old space. New address is 600 Concord Avenue*
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Ace Biscuit & Barbecue
600 Concord AveGreat BBQ close by - within walking distance if you want to stretch your legs a bit. Breakfast biscuits and lunch, with chill vibes.
*Photos above are of their old space. New address is 600 Concord Avenue*
Essentially a food court of local restaurants. Home to Starr Hill Brewery’s Charlottesville location and a great spot to grab lunch and dinner. Within walking distance!
Check out their website to see the full-range of options!
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Dairy Market Charlottesville
946 Grady AvenueEssentially a food court of local restaurants. Home to Starr Hill Brewery’s Charlottesville location and a great spot to grab lunch and dinner. Within walking distance!
Check out their website to see the full-range of options!
Located in Crozet (20 minute drive out of town), this is one of our top favorite BBQ spots. Worth the drive!
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Smoked Kitchen & Tap
2025 Library AveLocated in Crozet (20 minute drive out of town), this is one of our top favorite BBQ spots. Worth the drive!
We love Mas! Seasonal and locally sourced menu, amazing food, sangria, cocktails, etc. Don’t miss the Carne Asada or the Bacon-Wrapped Dates!
**they fill up quickly and do not take reservations. Arrive early if you’re looking to get in right away.
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Mas
904 Monticello RdWe love Mas! Seasonal and locally sourced menu, amazing food, sangria, cocktails, etc. Don’t miss the Carne Asada or the Bacon-Wrapped Dates!
**they fill up quickly and do not take reservations. Arrive early if you’re looking to get in right away.
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Within walking distance and a local favorite. They have multiple locations throughout Charlottesville, but the Preston location is where the roast their beans. Grab a drink and pick up a bag or two to take home!
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Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters
945 Preston AvePrice: $•••
Within walking distance and a local favorite. They have multiple locations throughout Charlottesville, but the Preston location is where the roast their beans. Grab a drink and pick up a bag or two to take home!
Long time local favorite with a huge collection of beer. Good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
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Beer Run
156 Carlton RdLong time local favorite with a huge collection of beer. Good for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Brazos Tacos
925 2nd St SELove breakfast tacos? Love tacos? Look no further!
Price: $$$$
A long-time Charlottesville favorite. Nice for a dinner out!
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The Local
824 Hinton AvePrice: $$$$
A long-time Charlottesville favorite. Nice for a dinner out!
Outer Banks Boil Company
722 Rio Road WestWineries & Cider
Located in Crozet (20 minute drive out of town), King Family has beautiful mountain views and great wine. Take a picnic or see if they’re hosting food trucks!
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King Family Vineyards
6550 Roseland FarmLocated in Crozet (20 minute drive out of town), King Family has beautiful mountain views and great wine. Take a picnic or see if they’re hosting food trucks!
Beautiful views and a lovely place to relax. Food on-site; check their website for reservations and guidelines.
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Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards
5022 Plank RdBeautiful views and a lovely place to relax. Food on-site; check their website for reservations and guidelines.
Veritas Vineyards and Winery
151 Veritas LnBarboursville Vineyards
17655 Winery RdBlenheim Vineyards
31 Blenheim FarmJefferson Vineyards
1353 Thomas Jefferson PkwyPotter's Craft Cider
1350 Arrowhead Valley RoadCastle Hill Cider Llc
6065 Turkey Sag RdBreweries
Within walking distance, Random Row offers indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of parking. Light fare offered for both kids and adults.
Lots of toys inside to keep kids entertained.
1/2 off growler fills on Tuesdays! Please feel free to use the growlers in the Airbnb.
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Random Row Brewing Co.
608 Preston AveWithin walking distance, Random Row offers indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of parking. Light fare offered for both kids and adults.
Lots of toys inside to keep kids entertained.
1/2 off growler fills on Tuesdays! Please feel free to use the growlers in the Airbnb.
Grab food from the Dairy Market and enjoy a beer inside or out!
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Starr Hill Downtown
946 Grady AvenueGrab food from the Dairy Market and enjoy a beer inside or out!
Champion Brewing Company
324 6th St SEWithin walking distance, this is one of the newer breweries in town. Nice place to grab a beer and chill at a picnic table.
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Rockfish Brewing Company
900 Preston AveWithin walking distance, this is one of the newer breweries in town. Nice place to grab a beer and chill at a picnic table.
Sake! If you’re not familiar and are feeling adventurous, North American Sake Brewery is fantastic. Super friendly owner and staff, willing to answer any and all questions about sake. All sake is made in-house - check them out!
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North American Sake Brewery
522 2nd St SESake! If you’re not familiar and are feeling adventurous, North American Sake Brewery is fantastic. Super friendly owner and staff, willing to answer any and all questions about sake. All sake is made in-house - check them out!
Family-Friendly
Walk-in “craft bar” for kids and adults!
The Hive
1747 Allied StGreat park nearby with a small spray ground. Toddler-friendly play set, big-kid play set and plenty of swings!
The parking lot is small and tight, but street parking is an option.
*Spray ground turns on at 10am and can take up to 20 minutes to be active*
Greenleaf Park
1598 Rose Hill DrGreat park nearby with a small spray ground. Toddler-friendly play set, big-kid play set and plenty of swings!
The parking lot is small and tight, but street parking is an option.
*Spray ground turns on at 10am and can take up to 20 minutes to be active*
Great park with a large spray ground. Toddler-friendly play set, big-kid play set and plenty of space to run!
*Spray ground turns on at 10am and can take up to 20 minutes to be active*
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Forest Hills Park
1022 Forest Hills AveGreat park with a large spray ground. Toddler-friendly play set, big-kid play set and plenty of space to run!
*Spray ground turns on at 10am and can take up to 20 minutes to be active*
Right next to Shenandoah Joes! Perfect for grabbing a coffee and visiting the playgrounds - we’ll within walking distance.
The toddler playground is down the big hill by the pavilion.
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Washington Park Recreation Center
1001 Preston AveRight next to Shenandoah Joes! Perfect for grabbing a coffee and visiting the playgrounds - we’ll within walking distance.
The toddler playground is down the big hill by the pavilion.
Grocery Shopping
Located in the Barracks Road Shopping Center, Harris Teeter is a five minute drive from the house. It is adjacent to Bed Bath and Beyond.
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Harris Teeter
159 Community StLocated in the Barracks Road Shopping Center, Harris Teeter is a five minute drive from the house. It is adjacent to Bed Bath and Beyond.
Whole Foods is about 5 minutes away, just off of the US-Route 250 bypass.
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Whole Foods Market
1797 Hydraulic RdWhole Foods is about 5 minutes away, just off of the US-Route 250 bypass.
Located in the Barracks Road Shopping Center, Kroger is a five minute drive from the house. It is adjacent to the ABC store.
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Kroger
1980 Rio Hill CenterLocated in the Barracks Road Shopping Center, Kroger is a five minute drive from the house. It is adjacent to the ABC store.
Activities
Rivanna River Company is owned by a great couple who have made a huge impact on the Rivanna River. They’ve made it more accessible - the river that runs right through the middle of Charlottesville! Check out their site for tours and rental equipment, as well as the Rivanna Roots Concert Series this summer.
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Rivanna River Company
1520 E High StRivanna River Company is owned by a great couple who have made a huge impact on the Rivanna River. They’ve made it more accessible - the river that runs right through the middle of Charlottesville! Check out their site for tours and rental equipment, as well as the Rivanna Roots Concert Series this summer.
Accessible by walking trail at McIntire Park - ten minute walk/two minute drive from the Airbnb.
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Charlottesville Skate Park
425 US-250 BYPAccessible by walking trail at McIntire Park - ten minute walk/two minute drive from the Airbnb.
Monticello
1050 Thomas Jefferson PkwyCarter Mountain Orchard
1435 Carters Mountain TrailIX Art Park is home to North American Sake Brewery, Brazos Tacos, and Three Notch’d Brewery. It’s within walking distance of the downtown mall and is a great place to catch a concert or let kids play.
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IX Art Park
522 2nd St SEIX Art Park is home to North American Sake Brewery, Brazos Tacos, and Three Notch’d Brewery. It’s within walking distance of the downtown mall and is a great place to catch a concert or let kids play.