Best coffee shops for remote working in Charlottesville, VA

As a grad student, most of my time is spent working. As someone with ADHD and a very short attention span, I love changing up where I am working whether that is at home, the office, or a coffee shop. Charlottesville has many coffee shops that are both great for meeting a friend and chatting and getting some work done. Full disclosure, I am not a coffee drinker so I cannot attest to the taste of the coffee, but I LOVE tea and food.

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My personal favorites:

These coffee shops are my go-to and my favorites in all of Charlottesville and the surrounding areas. My favorite ( and most visited) by far is Milli Coffee Roasters.

Milli Coffee Roasters

@jessicabesnier

Milli's is one of my go-to coffee shops in Charlottesville as there is always room to sit and work. They have tasty coffees and teas as well as made to order waffles (the Nutella waffle is to die for) and bagels. Their patio is dog-friendly so feel free to bring your furry friend to sit with you outside.

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Grit Coffee

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Grit coffee is a popular chain in Charlottesville, but this Grit location is my far my favorite and most frequented. There are many different places to sit and spread out and they sometimes have very yummy muffins and treats too. I love their selection of teas.

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Greenberry's Coffee Co.

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This is my go-to choice when I know I am going to want substantial food to eat. They have a variety of breakfast burritos and sandwiches'. They have so many different teas. It is usually crowded inside and there is only one outlet, but I can usually get a few hours of work done on my computer battery.

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Shenandoah Joe Coffee Roasters

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Shenandoah Joes is always a fun, vibrant place. The location on Preston is huge and is usually crowded, but has a few seats open. Parking can sometimes be an issues, but it hasn't stopped me from meeting friends and getting some work done here a few times.

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These are some other locations of my favorites throughout Charlottesville

Shenandoah Joe Ivy

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This Shenandoah joes is located closer to highway 29 and is great for a grab and go coffee as well as more convenient for people coming in from the west.

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Grit Coffee, UVA Corner

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This location of Grit is very convenient to UVA grounds and is great for studying if you are in this area. It has a nice upstairs area that is just tables and chairs meant for working as well as some cute tables outside as well.

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Grit Coffee, Downtown

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The downtown mall is a must-visit if you are in Charlottesville, especially if the weather is nice. There is a lot of tables outside at this location and a lot of take away food places nearby.

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Grit Coffee, Stonefield

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With the numerous Grit's in Charlottesville, it very much depends on which is most convenient location-wise. This location has a lot of tables and chairs outside as well as inside.

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Mudhouse Coffee

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Located on the downtown mall, this coffee shop is great for remote working and for grabbing a coffee with friends.

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With coffee in Charlottesville, it is hard to go wrong. Depending on the time and day some of these shops can get crowded so I always like to have a back-up plan incase my first choice is too crowded.

Thank you for reading this guide and feel free to reach out with any questions! Happy working:)

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jessica Besnier

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Are you looking for budget or foodie-guided travel? I'm Jessica Besnier, a student, traveler, foodie, adventurer, and dog- lover. I based in Charlottesville, VA and can help you find the perfect adventure fit to your liking. As a current graduate student, I am always looking for the next opportunity to travel and explore places both domestic and international. Growing up, I LOVED creating travel itineraries for our family trips and always impressed my parents with the research and attention to detail. From finding the best key lime pie in Key West to the best day trip to explore cinque terra, I love discovering the best food and unique places. Throughout college and graduate school, I have continued this passion by traveling and creating guides for friends and extended family when they go on vacations. I am fortunate to have lived abroad for multiple summers to work, study, and complete research and am so excited to share places I love with others!! I love connecting people with culture and nature when they travel. I look forward to working with you:)

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