Daily Grind
3450 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA
Crema's Take
“This cozy Charlottesville favorite strikes an impressive balance between quick caffeine fixes and lingering afternoons, with a quaint bistro atmosphere that welcomes everyone from solo students to families. Their espresso program is genuinely strong—whether you're ordering a bold cappuccino or one of their creative signature drinks like an iced caramel apple latte—and they go well beyond coffee with Italian sodas, house-made pastries, and a rotating selection of ice cream flavors. The owner's genuine warmth shines through in every interaction, making Daily Grind feel less like a transaction and more like a neighborhood gathering spot where quality ingredients and thoughtful hospitality are equally important.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, good cold brew. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Great coffee, got the iced caramel apple latte.
The staff is friendly, and helpful. They make fantastic coffee drinks, Italian sodas, milkeshakes, and more! They have a couple dozen icecream flavors, fresh pastries, and also sell lots of local food items. They're definitely worth checking out any time of year!
The ice coffee and the Affogato were really good. The owner is very nice and welcoming. Keep up the good work.
Great coffee and pastries! A little on the sweet side for the creamy caramel coffee and very bold and strong with the cappuccino we ordered but a very delicious coffee! Blueberry crumble cake might need a little more blueberry but it was tasty. The spinach and feta pastry was…
Quaint and bistro styled interior with a family Atmosphere. Easily accessible. Clean restrooms. Affordable coffee with great flavor. My favorite thing is the "for here" mugs they serve your beverage in if you don't get coffee to go. They also sell pastries and have an ice cream…
Crema Reviews
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