Petite MarieBette
105 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA
Crema's Take
“Petite MarieBette is a rare gem that takes its European coffee and pastry traditions seriously, with espresso drinks and house-made pastries that consistently exceed expectations—their caramel latte arrives with an unexpected complimentary pastry, and their quiches rival those you'd find in a proper Parisian café. The spacious, unhurried atmosphere makes it perfect for lingering over a slow coffee or settling in for lunch, whether that's their phenomenal turkey sandwich with tahini herb dressing or a fluffy Lorraine quiche, all backed by genuinely warm customer service.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
This place has been a haven of flavor this past month. We did the hot chocolate month and while their counterpart Marie Bette didn't make any good ones (watery and lacking flavor) petite did all of them great. Some days the flavors were weak compared to what I would have liked…
The coffee and food is absolutely to die for. I got a basic caramel latte (hot) and it was delicious, they even give you a small pastry to go with it which was unexpected. I’m not much of a pastry girl but it was delicious. I also got the avocado toast and i would get it 1000…
Great customer service. Just good quality food and ingredients you can feel. Fifeville is a solid turkey sandwich the dressing they put on it is phenomenal with the Tahini herb. The hash and potatoes with the sausage was a perfect match. Not too greasy and over powering just…
Very spacious and open space with seating for those that wish to dine in. I got the Lorraine quiche which was heated up and was amazingly fluffy - I’m used to the more dense heavy texture so this was amazing. The chocolate croissant didn’t have much chocolate inside but…
With the utmost respect for Americans, it’s fair to say that coffee and pastries are not generally their strong suit—at least not by European standards. That said, this place is a rare and wonderful exception. In fact, it rivals many coffee shops you’ll find in Europe, both in…
Crema Reviews
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