Crema's Take
“Camellias Bar & Roastery is a study-friendly sanctuary in Charlottesville where meticulously crafted espresso drinks and creative Asian-inspired pastries (like their standout Thai tea croissant) are presented with real care and artistry. The cozy, thoughtfully designed space with multiple nooks encourages both focused work sessions and lingering conversations, while the kitchen impresses equally with inventive savory offerings like gyoza that feel as intentional as the coffee itself. This is the kind of place regulars return to again and again because it nails the rare balance of serious coffee craftsmanship and genuine hospitality.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Have been coming here for studying and its been great. Usually order their iced coffee with milk. Lv it. Today I also ordered the Gyoza, it was incredible! Made my day, highly highly recommend.
I’ve been here more times than I can count—this is easily my favorite coffee spot in C’ville. The atmosphere is incredibly cozy and perfect whether you’re sitting down to chat or settling in to study. The staff are so kind and consistently go above and beyond. They bring your…
Lovely array of unique pastries to choose from. Savory items are listed on a menu as well and not on display. All coffees are beautifully decorated. A lot of care goes into presentation. I would have enjoyed my lavender mocha more if hotter but I always request extra hot at…
Camellia’s fills a unique role in the local bakery scene, being the first to offer Asian style pastries. The Thai tea croissant is particularly incredible. The staff are wonderful, bring a huge positive energy to the space, and clearly love what they do. The atmosphere is…
What a cute and creative cafe ! So variety of bakery goods and drinks. I got matcha and fresh mango puree. It was so interesting and surprisingly delicious! My friend got ube late and it was creamy and delicious. The croissants such a full with surprises. They have all…
Definitely love the atmosphere in this coffee shop. There are so many seating options tucked in all around the store. The mocha wasn’t too sweet. The egg avocado toast option was truly delicious, one of the best if its kind. There are so many options on the menu that I’d love to…
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