Kindness Cafe + Play

Kindness Cafe + Play

151 McIntire Pk Dr, Charlottesville, VA

★★★★★5.0(61 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Nestled in a beautifully renovated YMCA in Charlottesville, this cafe radiates genuine warmth with its sun-drenched patio, giant Connect Four, and a mission centered on kindness that permeates every interaction. Their blueberry lemon bars have earned legendary status among regulars, while their specialty drinks like the "fist pump" hot chocolate and chai lattes showcase real care in execution, making it the kind of place families and coffee lovers linger intentionally rather than rush through. The combination of stellar pastries, thoughtful service, and an atmosphere that feels both modern and genuinely welcoming makes this a destination worth the drive.”

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Traditional drinksOutdoor seatingSlow sitSpecialty drinksMeetingsFamily friendlyLight foodPastriesMatcha & tea

Google Reviews

Lily Bishop
★★★★★a year ago

I adore this place. Delicious pretzel, outstanding blueberry lemon bar, wonderful smoothie, excellent “fist pump” hot chocolate, and unmatched service. The mission of Kindness Cafe is also so important and so needed, and they’re truly making a difference for the Charlottesville…

Nicole Taphanel
★★★★★a year ago

Super Yummy Chai latte and lots of beautiful faces! I tried the lemon blueberry bar on recommendation and was not disappointed! Will definitely be back!

Michael Kyrychenko
★★★★★2 years ago

Awesome spot! I took a day trip from Richmond to Charlottesville in large part to visit Kindness Cafe and it was well worth it. Super warm and positive atmosphere. My berry smoothie and blueberry & lemon bar were both very good and quite reasonably priced. Service was friendly…

R English
★★★★★2 years ago

Nice new sun shaded patio area and open interior cafe space. Indeed a kind place to enjoy a good cup of Joe. Snack items somewhat small, could be beefed up but tasty. A lot too families and healthy folk as located inside the cville YMCA which is impressive.

Faith Whang
★★★★★3 years ago

This cafe is located in a gorgeous, renovated YMCA. The space is so clean and modern, with sidewalk chalk, giant connect four and outdoors seating with shade. The customer service was friendly and fast! I just heard one employee as someone outside if they wanted their “usual”…

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