Belle

407 Monticello Road . Charlottesville, VA . (434) 328-8755
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Why Belle?

There may be no two brothers with greater passion for food than the Shanesys. John and Scott are the type of food lovers who plan their next meal during their current one.

Their Belmont bakery and café is an homage to their love of food. A well-trained baker, Scott spins dough and magic into bread, which John uses to build destination-worthy sandwiches. Even on the strength of the café alone, Belle may warrant a spot in The Charlottesville. The harmony of Scott’s baking and John’s cooking yields three appearances in the top 15 of The Charlottesville 29 of Sandwiches. And a spot in The Charlottesville 29. On top of that is a bistro menu three nights per week, where chef John showcases his love of gutsy, ingredient-driven French cooking.

What To Order

The menu changes by time of day. For breakfast, savvy regulars ordering at the counter know to request Belle’s signature English muffin for their sandwich. Lunch brings more sandwiches, omelets, and salads, while dinner is bistro cuisine. Below are our picks, the chef’s own picks, and appearances in Five Finds on Friday, where a local chef or personality has named a Belle dish as one of the best in town.

Our Picks

Chef’s Picks

  • Blueberry/Strawberry Donut
  • Breakfast Sandwich #1 (add jam)
  • Belle Cubano
  • Spinach, Goat Cheese and Truffle Focaccia
  • Nice Salad

Five Finds on Friday Picks