Jean-Marie Bette Architect Reviews

The almond and chocolate croissant was delicious. The hot chocolate was perfect.

I had a Quiche Lorraine, very good! I had to go a Raspberry Brioche and that was amazing! Yummy

We found this by looking for brunch options in Charlottesville. We visited on a Saturday (the day the UVa basketball team ceremonies occurred) so it was busy, but we expected that. We had a 20 minute wait. This restaurant/bakery is small but we didn't feel we were on top of other guests or crowded. We initially were going to order from the bakery to go but decided to sit and eat. I am glad we did so we could try more lunch style options. My husband had the croque madame and I had the local salad with buttermilk dressing (I loved this!). Ee shared the bakery basket, too. Next time we may just grab a baguette and pastries to go but we enjoyed the food. The place is pricey, though, but it is traditionally French with local flair so we will return.

Great bakery! I specially recoment their banana sourdough and flour less chocolate cake.

Truly excellent bread and pattiserie. Have not tried the hot food that they serve in their cafe, but looks very good.

Got the stuffed french toast and the sausage links on the side. It was amazing. The smoked smell and taste on the sausage was heavenly. Carly was top notch, and delivered some tableside humor to boot. Highly recommended location for breakfast.

Delicious baked goods and smells! The line to just get items to go was long, so get here early or be prepared for a wait!

D e l i c i o u s food. If you're struggling to know what to get, get the croque madame. It was insane.

Great place for bakery and brunch. But the place was over crowded and sometimes the serve is slow when there are too many people. Parking place is hard to find since you can only park by the street. However the bakery and food is great. Quality coffee and juice provided.

Simply the best chocolate almond croissants and brioche, not to mention a sit-down breakfast and lunch menu. Some outdoor seating on the sidewalk.

This is a very popular French cafe. We have been here several times and the food is excellent, the pastries are excellent and the service is quite good. There's a good variety of foods for breakfast and several varieties of coffee and other soft drinks.
The restaurant area is clean and neat.
There are no reservations here and it can be very crowded when UVA is in session and on almost any weekend.

A preferred scene for delicious Cafe food. i love this place so much. next time i'll be back with my friends. this place has a nice atmosphere.

Very nice pasties, food, and coffee. A high quality food standard that others should emulate. The only down side is that it is often very crowded. However, they do all they can to move you through the pastry line quickly and there are also seats outside.

Fyi- They are packed on Sunday at 8am, so expect a wait. Ordered to go, but it took 30 min to get sandwiches.

Great food with excellent and friendly service. Lemon Ricotta pancakes were phenomenal.

Pricy but good. Coffee, bakery, French style. Also has a sit down dining room with more extensive menu.

Generally very good but don't order the French onion soup. It's puny, bland, and boring. Our waitress was terrific (as is everyone there) and the soup was removed from our bill.

Traveled from MN to discover the most divine croissants I have ever had. Crumb and crust are off the charts for flavor and texture.

Good place to go and grab a pastry and coffee. I would shy away from their cafe, especially around lunch hours - they can get swamped!

MarieBette is my go to place for coffee and/or brunch. I love the croque madame and the cappuccino is the perfect ending to a meal. The customer service is top-notch. I highly recommend a visit whether you're a local or a tourist!

Food and service was great. The only problem I noticed was the small amount of seating. You're basically sitting shoulder to shoulder with other patrons.

This bakery is awesome! We went two days in a row it was so good!

Excellent selection of pastries and brunch food, delicious coffee, great staff. Love it!

Terric baked goods. Come with lots of bucks because you will want everything.

Their coffee, their pastries, and their food in general are consistently wonderful whenever I visit.

The breakfast here is top notch. Love all the breads and pastries too. This is a Cville gem. It's almost always packed because it's so good. Arrive early.

Delicious! The Nutella french toast was finger licking good!

Delicious, as always! The normal short wait is made a total non-issue by the delicious beverages on offer out front. Petit canelle (sp?) are highly recommended!

Definitely a great breakfast place but it can get crowded on the weekends.

The food is great, but not worth the wait if you re visiting charlottesville. There are so many other great places to grab breakfast, go somewhere else! Hopefully they figure out another system to lean out their process

The lines can get pretty long during prime time but the 'worst' part about the wait is that you'll want to buy one of every pastry, they look that good and taste better.

This place is a really good spot to get breakfast and eat some delicious pastries. I had the Atlantic and my boyfriend got the quiche and both were absolutely delightful. The Atlantic was basically caramelized onion, salmon, and two eggs baked on top with a lovely spring of dill to tie it all together. It was served with two slices of bread and both me and my boyfriend absolutely loved it! My boyfriends quiche was also equally delicious. It was very warm and the eggs were light and fluffy. It was served with a salad. Overall, the meals were just splendid. Afterwards, we got three pastries all of which I ve forgotten the names of, but basically it was an apple pastry, an almond croissant, and a bell-shaped custard pastry. All of them were Delicious and I think my boyfriend and I would certainly come back if not for the breakfast then definitely for the pastries.

The waiters and waitresses were also very kind and worked hard. MarieBette gets incredibly busy so I know they have to work hard. Regardless, good food and good service.

Ahhh.... Maz-ing!! Almond croissant, chocolate croissant and an everything pretzel croissant. Plus, a legit macchiatto! Yum yum yum!

If you are looking for wonderful French bakery or a place to sit down and enjoy breakfast in a quaint setting, this is the place. It is always busy, always delicious, and always delightful. The menu has options for every preference, the service is friendly, the atmosphere is hometown-cafe, and the menu is diverse. In a word - go.

The food is always Delicious,and the owners are so kind. I will always give them my business. Some of the servers can be a little unfriendly but,over all it's a great place.

It reminds me of bit of a pastry shop we went to in Paris

Great little spot for light breakfast fare. Thoroughly enjoyed a rich espresso with a decadent cheese danish.

NOV 13 Afternoon. The guy at the bar served 7 people before actually preparing my beverage, which wasn t really regular quality. I arrived before all of them and my order was comparable. He was also rude.

The best bakery and breakfast in Charlottesville!! Everything is homemade and scrumptious. Expect a wait but it's worth it.

Fabulous quiche and almond croissants. Very quaint and they have a great brunch/lunch selection.

Yummy food and coffee but.... Waited 20 minutes for one sandwich: egg and cheese on baguette yesterday. Orders in after me were made first. Not the friendliest service.

Food is wonderful. Their pastries and breads are amazing.

One if my favorite breakfast places anywhere! Their food is fresh, consistent, delicious, and very reasonably priced. The coffee and pastries are also EXCELLENT! Anytime friends and family come from out of town I always bring them here. I'm always looking for an excuse to go! You will not be disappointed!

Great food - best Croque Madame in the area. Excellent prices too. This place is very popular with the locals, so get there early.

Wonderful bakery. Got here right at opening on a Sunday and glad we did, as it fills up fast. Delicious baked goods. Loved the pastry basket. Frittata was fair. Great espresso drinks. Stocked up on several baked items to go--all wonderful. Kid friendly.

Not sure where to start. MarieBette serves delicious everything... pastries, bread, coffee, lunch. So grateful to have such a quality bakery in town.

A treat each time. Generally a short wait, longer when crowded at peak breakfast and lunch hours.

Too busy to eat in, but the pastries were phenomenal.

Nutella French toast is amazing. Quiche is also great.

Must stop if you like wild mushrooms, chicken, and cream in a croissant crust. So good

Thought I would check out this new (to me) bakery/cafe. Bought a couple of pastries that were out. of. this. world! There was a lovely selection of breads, baguettes to buy, and they also serve lunch. I couldn't stay, but plan to go back soon.

Wow... Amazing and authentic French pastry. I think the only way to understand the difference is to visit this place and taste their pastry. It's not like anything else I've experienced. It's expensive, but worth it!

Go to brunch and pastries in C'ville.

You can guarantee yourself a great brunch with exceptional service when you come here. The brunch is in the mid-price range for brunch in general. To some it's a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for.

All coffee orders come with a cannelle, yum. The food always tastes fresh, and their eggs are always done perfectly.

If you are on the go, their pastries are wonderful for that cheat meal breakfast, or to take to a morning meeting.

A good place all together.

Get there early on the weekend for brunch, if not expect to wait a bit.

The quality of the ingredients is evident and quality the kitchen staff is superb. The front of the house staff were friendly and efficient. The food was uniformly delicious and the baked products most delectable. Anyone visiting Charlottesville should treat themselves to a stop and not hold back on trying multiple delights!

A great coffee shop in Charlottesville VA with healthy food options.

This place is amazing! The pastries are the best in town hands down. It can get very busy (because it s so good) so come at a non prime time. Staff is very friendly and happy. Cute environment. Best bakery in town.

Hoenstly one of the best French bakeries in the country.
Baguette: 5/5
Croissant: 5/5
Kouign amann: 5/5
Financier with blueberries: 5/5
Palmier: 5/5

You made me a happy French man in Charlottesville!

I have family in Charlottesville and every time I visit I make sure they take me here for breakfast pastries. There's usually a line but boy is it worth the wait - the almond croissants are heaven!

Fabulous brunch! The portions are small but rich. Incredible pastries as well!

Their "financier" pastry is their one gluten free pastry, and it is exceptional. They do have a flourless chocolate cake which is gluten free also but i haven't had it. This is where i get pastries when I'm going to visit someone or bring a loaf of their olive bread which everyone adores. This is a special place and the people who own it are lovely. The staff here are all personable and kind. Today for the first time i got a latte and it was perfect (for shots in a large ..yum! )

Small but busy place. Expect a 20 minute wait for a table. But we'll worth the wait

This place has a line like bodos for good reason, everything is fresh and tasty, and the staff are cheery. Came here for mothers day and i will def be coming again

Really didn t enjoy my experience here. For starters, they seemed more worried about the business than the customer. From the moment I came into the restaurant they let me know everything they couldn t do and nothing about what they could offer. They let me know that the restaurant has a three person limit, they asked if I decided what I wanted, and they let me know that they couldn t take my trash because they couldn t legally take it. Please note I didn t ask for any of this but this was their introduction to me. Plus, it was weird how they used the word legally when I didn t even hint on handing my stuff over to them. It took forever to get the sandwich and coffee I ordered. And the boy who was delivering the food just kept looking at me with no update before going back inside. The food was ok but not worth the hassle. Overall I felt like they were rude, distant, and they made me feel a little too uncomfortable to actually make me want to go back.

Amazing banana bread and great service! Very impressed.

The BEST quiche I have ever had. So fluffy and light and overall just perfect! Their other bakery items that I ve had including the croissant, almond croissant, and banana sourdough have also been amazing. A must try in Charlottesville!!

Fantastic, make sure you go early for more desert options.

Flaky buttery croissants and sourdough bread with faces on them. Plus the coffee is super dope.