The best bakeries & sweet shops in Charlottesville

“MarieBette Café & Bakery is home of the brioche feuilletée and slow-fermented, bien cuit loaves like their Virginia Sourdough with real Albemarle terroir. Pair a flaky pastry or approachable brunch with a La Colombe coffee and call it your midweek win.”

From the Charlottesville newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Local chocolate bakery selling truffles, brownies, cakes and pastries plus croissants and coffee.”

“Accomplished bakers vending homemade pastries, cakes & European breads in a small daytime cafe.”

“Traditional store selling chocolates, confections & fudge, as well as original recipe ice cream.”

“Bakery offering cupcakes, cakes, sandwiches and coffee.”

“Relaxed shop for floral-inspired cakes made from locally sourced ingredients.”

“French bakery serving up loaves, croissants, cakes and other baked goods.”

“Custom and 2-tier buttercream cakes baked for weddings and birthdays at this family-run institution.”