Baine's Books & Coffee

Baine's Books & Coffee

★★★★★4.7(320 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked into Charlottesville, this beloved indie spot seamlessly blends literary charm with serious coffee craftsmanship, featuring a whimsical Harry Potter-themed library corner that elevates the usual coffee shop experience into something truly special. The espresso drinks are genuinely excellent and the pastries match the quality, but it's the genuinely warm staff and the intimate, book-lined coziness that keeps locals coming back—just arrive early or off-peak, as the devoted crowd can fill its limited seating quickly.

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

Google Reviews

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Peter Pittman
★★★★★a month ago

We take the long way from the beach to the Blue Ridge so we can stop here and grab two STICKY BUNS and coffee. Freaking AWESOME and quite likely the best I've had in recent memory. The coffee is good, consistent and mindfully prepared by the friendly folks that work there. I've…

Jay Conley
★★★★★2 months ago

The quiche was soggy. They were not friendly or welcoming whatsoever.

Eve Zuber
★★★★6 months ago

Popular local coffee shop with delicious espresso drink and a warm cozy atmosphere. The seating is limited and we must have gone on a busy day because it was hard to find a seat. Clearly a favorite with the locals! I had a decaf oatmilk mocha latte made from homemade chocolate…

Jen Sample
★★★★★5 months ago

The coffee was fantastic and the staff were so kind, welcoming and friendly. The shop was so warm and cozy and had such a great feel to it. It was a gorgeous day so we took advantage of the outdoor seating.

Sarah Stubblefield
★★★★★6 months ago

Stopped by, based on a Virginia Living article. Very cool shop and food was good. However, wait time to get my food, which I had to ask about after standing at pick up (where none of the staff asked why I stood there), only to get smart response from the person who took my…

Thomas Jarman
★★★★★9 months ago

Talk about a treasure trove of a coffee shop! A Harry Potter thematic library in the coffee shop?! So cool! The coffee was amazing, scone was great and the service even better!

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