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Petite MarieBette
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Petite MarieBette

About Petite MarieBette

Looking for a standout bakery and cake shop in Charlottesville, VA? Petite MarieBette is a top-rated destination known for beautifully crafted baked goods, irresistible cakes, and a warm, welcoming experience that keeps customers coming back.

With a 4.80-star reputation, this Charlottesville bakery and cake shop brings together fresh ingredients, expert baking, and thoughtful presentation to create treats that are perfect for everyday enjoyment, special celebrations, and memorable gifts.

Whether you need a custom cake for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, or another special occasion, Petite MarieBette delivers quality, flavor, and attention to detail that help make every moment feel special.

For anyone searching for a trusted bakery and cake shop in Charlottesville, VA, Petite MarieBette offers the taste, artistry, and reliability that turn dessert into an experience.

★★★★★ 4.80 rating (313 reviews)
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

S. Chen

S. Chen

year ago

Hand down superlative French bakery. Spectacular sandwiches chock full of fresh flavors. Turkey avocado arugula cheddar; ham apple-chutney frisee cheddar, both as sourdough panini. Wide variety of freshly baked goods including pretzel croissant must-try and other sweet or savory varieties. Lauren and colleague running the place are super nice and makes everyone feel welcome. Simply wonderful place.

Abby

Abby

5 months ago

Fantastic cappuccinos and highly recommend the croissant sandwiches! Small intimate setting, fair amount of seating.

J R Kratzer

J R Kratzer

3 months ago

This place has been a haven of flavor this past month. We did the hot chocolate month and while their counterpart Marie Bette didn't make any good ones (watery and lacking flavor) petite did all of them great. Some days the flavors were weak compared to what I would have liked it was still delicious. With passion fruit being a unsurprising favorite of mine, the one that shocked me and is a contender for the best flavor is the ginger hot chocolate. It was so good and had a warmth to it even after it had cooled down. I will without a doubt be looking forward to the rest of the flavors this month and will certainly be back next year!!!

Estevam Romera

Estevam Romera

2 years ago

So good. Had the avocado toast with the butternut squash hummus, delicious! The French pastry, perfectly done. Had the Petite cannelé, financier and an amazing Kouign Amann. Everything really tasty and fresh.

Zoe Gehman

Zoe Gehman

year ago

Love this coffee shop! The espresso is so good. There’s a sea salt and honey latte right now which is the winter specialty drink and it it’s literally the best latte I’ve ever had. I’ve tried basically every pastry and every one is fabulous. It can get very full so go early on the weekends to avoid crowds.

Lourdes JT

Lourdes JT

month ago

This is one of the best spots to check out! The food was outstanding. Fresh and well balanced. The options were so healthy I love it. The dessert I had was an award winning one in a competition and it was AMAZING. The employees were so kind. Loved it!!

Hailey Smith

Hailey Smith

10 months ago

The coffee and food is absolutely to die for. I got a basic caramel latte (hot) and it was delicious, they even give you a small pastry to go with it which was unexpected. I’m not much of a pastry girl but it was delicious. I also got the avocado toast and i would get it 1000 times over. Best avocado toast i’ve had. I would definitely recommended this place.

Elisa Kim

Elisa Kim

year ago

Very spacious and open space with seating for those that wish to dine in. I got the Lorraine quiche which was heated up and was amazingly fluffy - I’m used to the more dense heavy texture so this was amazing. The chocolate croissant didn’t have much chocolate inside but surprisingly I didn’t miss it too much since the pastry itself was sweetened. The pastry is soft and you can see the air pockets and layers inside. The iced soy vanilla latte was refreshing and well balanced. Everything came out pretty quickly. Employees were very nice and patient when I couldn’t decide on what I wanted.

Jannick Korsholm

Jannick Korsholm

year ago

With the utmost respect for Americans, it’s fair to say that coffee and pastries are not generally their strong suit—at least not by European standards. That said, this place is a rare and wonderful exception. In fact, it rivals many coffee shops you’ll find in Europe, both in quality and atmosphere. The coffee is rich and expertly crafted, the pastries are genuinely delicious, and every detail feels thoughtful. What truly sets it apart, though, is the people. Warm, welcoming, and passionate about what they do, they elevate the entire experience. This spot is a real gem—an authentic taste of European café culture, right here at home.

Jerome Jackson

Jerome Jackson

year ago

Great customer service. Just good quality food and ingredients you can feel. Fifeville is a solid turkey sandwich the dressing they put on it is phenomenal with the Tahini herb. The hash and potatoes with the sausage was a perfect match. Not too greasy and over powering just well balanced and not doused in cheese. Perfecto! Will be back!

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Kerbside pickup
  • In-store pick-up
  • In-store shopping
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Offerings

  • Coffee

Dining options

  • Breakfast

Amenities

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Quick visit

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot

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We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

105 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States

Reservations

+1 434-284-8903

Hours

Closed · Saturday 8 am–2:30 pm
Sunday 8 am–2:30 pm
Monday 8 am–3:30 pm
Tuesday 8 am–3:30 pm
Wednesday 8 am–3:30 pm
Thursday 8 am–3:30 pm
Friday 8 am–3:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–2:30 pm
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