Higher Grounds
1305 Lane Rd, Charlottesville, VA
Crema's Take
“Higher Grounds UVA is a lightning-fast espresso bar tucked in the rear of the café where the line moves so quickly you'd be foolish to skip it, even when it looks long. The crew knows their regulars by name and order, pulling consistently excellent shots at prices that feel almost too good to be true, making it the kind of place that becomes part of your daily ritual. It's become a genuine community anchor in Charlottesville—the sort of spot where people find solace during life's hardest moments and celebrate the ordinary magic of a really good morning coffee.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Great people, great coffee, fantastic way to begin my morning. They are incredibly quick at making drinks and the line moves very fast. Best coffee in all of Cville.
Coffee is always fast and amazing!
If you need a great drink at awesome prices, go here. It's in the rear of the seating area of the cafe. Don't run away from a long line. They are super fast. Tell Joe I said hi!
I was in the hospital for a month with broken water and once I had my daughter she was in the NICU for a month. This place was my saving grace everyday. Being stuck at the hospital for 2 months felt unbearable but this was such a nice thing to have especially the month I was…
I absolutely love this place and I get coffee here every morning I work. They are very fast and efficient. My coffee always taste very good and they know my order.
Crema Reviews
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