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the bardo

313 2nd St SE # 100, Charlottesville, VA

★★★★★5.0(9 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

The Bardo is a welcoming creative haven where exceptionally crafted lattes sit alongside unexpectedly delicious pastries—locals rave about their ethereal "donuts" and savory empanadas. Beyond the coffee excellence, what keeps people coming back is the immaculate vibe: thoughtful art, genuinely warm staff, and a slowness-by-design atmosphere that feels like a genuine escape on a rainy Sunday morning.

What to expect

Espresso focusedSignature drinksLight foodTraditional drinksSlow sitMeetingsSpecialty drinks

Google Reviews

Hannah Cohen
★★★★★a week ago

I love it here. The matcha is really good and in my opinion, they have the best “donuts” in Charlottesville. They’re not marketed necessarily as donuts, but they are — the light bready not overly fried dough. I love the dulce de leche one. And something about the atmosphere of the art, makes you think and unwind at the same time. I like to go across the street after to Sidetracks. Lovely space. And see a lot of folks working upstairs. There are a lot of plugs etc.

Donald Lail
★★★★★2 weeks ago

The coffee was Amazing, definitely among the best Latte’s that Ive had. Love the place, the art, and the people were very welcoming. Will return.

Mehdi Afrousheh
★★★★★2 months ago

Amazing vibe

Aurelio Garcia
★★★★★2 months ago

Very unique place. We really enjoyed the coffee and delicious empanadas.

Kathleen Oliver
★★★★★2 months ago

I can't wait to be back! The coffee was the best I've had in Cville, the vibes were absolutely immaculate, and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. A rainy Sunday morning well spent. A cafe inside an art gallery, what more could you ask for? Lots of parking options around and walking distance to the downtown mall if you want to make a day of it. I can't recommend this enough!!

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