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Hours
| Tuesday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 421 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 217-4496
Website: https://www.botanicalfare.com/charlottesvillemenus
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Reviews
Stacia A
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Clean, creative, and full of heart
I’m not vegan, but I love food that’s healthy, clean, and made with intention — and this place nailed it. I ordered the Gochu Street Corn plate and the Miso Mac & Cheese, and both were standout dishes.
The Gochu Street Corn was bright and flavorful, with a subtle spiciness that complemented (not overpowered) the sweetness of the corn. It had just the right amount of zip without being overwhelming. The Miso Mac & Cheese was creamy and comforting, yet felt lighter and more thoughtful than a typical mac & cheese. The miso brought a depth and savory twist I didn’t expect — in the best way.
Visually, everything was beautifully plated. You could tell care went into arranging the ingredients so each element had space to shine.
The atmosphere added to the experience: relaxed, welcoming, and with a vibe that feels intentional (in décor, music, lighting) — not trying too hard, just right. The service was warm and unobtrusive.
If you’re seeking a place that pushes beyond “just tasty” to “meaningful and mindful,” this spot deserves a try. I’ll be coming back for sure.
… moreI’m not vegan, but I love food that’s healthy, clean, and made with intention — and this place nailed it. I ordered the Gochu Street Corn plate and the Miso Mac & Cheese, and both were standout dishes.
The Gochu Street Corn was bright and flavorful, with a subtle spiciness that complemented (not overpowered) the sweetness of the corn. It had just the right amount of zip without being overwhelming. The Miso Mac & Cheese was creamy and comforting, yet felt lighter and more thoughtful than a typical mac & cheese. The miso brought a depth and savory twist I didn’t expect — in the best way.
Visually, everything was beautifully plated. You could tell care went into arranging the ingredients so each element had space to shine.
The atmosphere added to the experience: relaxed, welcoming, and with a vibe that feels intentional (in décor, music, lighting) — not trying too hard, just right. The service was warm and unobtrusive.
If you’re seeking a place that pushes beyond “just tasty” to “meaningful and mindful,” this spot deserves a try. I’ll be coming back for sure.
Karen Ann
I ate at Botanical several years ago, right after they first opened. I stopped by and grabbed food to go when I was passing through a few weeks ago. Still as tasty and amazingly delicious as ever! Even if you aren’t veg-they do an amazing job at making healthy food taste even better than anything else you can eat! Highly recommend the Gochu Corn and crunchy cauliflower bowl!
… moreJessica Crouch
This is the best coffee place I’ve found in Charlottesville so far. I highly recommend their cappuccinos and other espresso drinks. The flavor was rich and intense without being bitter, with dense, velvety froth on top. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had some food and it was also good, though I’m not vegetarian. Personally, the main draw that will bring me back will be the cappuccinos. I’ve tried a few other coffee shops in the area, and so far, this has unquestionably been the best.
… moreRoarie Yum
The offerings all sound tasty so it was hard to choose. I went with the combo deal and picked a half sandwich plua the mac & cheese and alsk ordered a small terra salad. The crispy chix sandwich is made of fried oyster mushrooms with mayo and pickled purple cabbage, a lil salty a lil sweet. The bread was perfectly crispy. I devoured the Mac and cheese. The bread crumbs and bacon were a great touch to the savory and creamy dish. Service was fast and friendly. The resturant is off a main walking road, conveniently located near a bunch of other cute shops. It also has two spots within the store with items for sale like teas, cookbooks, and merch. I’d visit again and order something new of their menu as they seem to do everything well.
… moreRichard Trierweiler
Cauliflower dish was pretty good. The wonton nachos were quite delicious. The Caesar salad dressing was pretty good and flavorful as well. The Okono cakes were very flavorful with their gochujang aïoli sauce. The light roasted coffee was also flavorful as was the chai latte, although perhaps a bit sugary.
… moreAdventurous Me
I love this place! My hubby and I are Vegans, so eat almost all of our meals here when we are in town visiting. They offer a unique and delicious variety of Vegan dishes, and don’t just depend on frozen vegan protein options like Beyond Burgers, etc. You can tell the chiefs put intention into all of their dishes. They mix healthy and comfort food in each dish. This AM we had the Breakfast Burrito with cashew cream, and everything in it from the tofu, potatoes, and tempeh was cooked and easoned just right. *Chief’s kiss!* Thanks for existing Botanical!
… moreShanah Bell
We found this place while searching on. Happy Cow for vegan options in Charlottesville. This place popped up in two different locations (they have one in another city also with reduced hours). I was really excited to try this because the menu is ALL VEGAN and mostly Gluten Free.
There were so many choices that I didn’t know where to start, honestly. So we ended up splitting a few different dishes to try and taste the diversity they had to offer.
I got a Chai Latte and my husband got a Matcha Latte to drink. Both were absolutely delicious.
For food, we decided to try the following:
Rainbow Terra Salad
Umami Potatoes
Chickpea Tuna Boats
Okono Cakes (we really wanted the Crab Cakes, which were on the summer specials list, but they have wheat protein in them, so not GF… unfortunately)
All of these were fantastic! I love that they used purple cabbage and carrots for the Okono Cakes, which seem similar to Latke’s, but not nutrient dense.
In all honesty, I wanted to go back for dinner to try some of the other options, but we weren’t in the same area anymore.
Overall, the food and service was great. Lance was very knowledge and friendly and also gave us some great insight about other cool things to do in the area that the locals like. Much appreciated!
… moreThere were so many choices that I didn’t know where to start, honestly. So we ended up splitting a few different dishes to try and taste the diversity they had to offer.
I got a Chai Latte and my husband got a Matcha Latte to drink. Both were absolutely delicious.
For food, we decided to try the following:
Rainbow Terra Salad
Umami Potatoes
Chickpea Tuna Boats
Okono Cakes (we really wanted the Crab Cakes, which were on the summer specials list, but they have wheat protein in them, so not GF… unfortunately)
All of these were fantastic! I love that they used purple cabbage and carrots for the Okono Cakes, which seem similar to Latke’s, but not nutrient dense.
In all honesty, I wanted to go back for dinner to try some of the other options, but we weren’t in the same area anymore.
Overall, the food and service was great. Lance was very knowledge and friendly and also gave us some great insight about other cool things to do in the area that the locals like. Much appreciated!
Nishant Shah
A cozy restaurant close to Monticello. This has become our go to spot every time we visit Monticello. Delicious food and nice service!!
… moreMegan Kellums
Beautiful and cozy ambience and delicious vegan food!! We were visiting Charlottesville for a couple days and came back to this place because it was so good. Highly recommend the crunchy cauliflower bowl!!
… moreAlana Adams
This cozy nook a couple doors down from The Nook on the downtown mall has that down to earth cottage in the woods vibes. The decor is immaculate. The food is comforting. The staff are so friendly and helpful. I’m stunned by how delicious my cupcake and (crab) soup were. But what really sold me on the place was watching them steam the milk for my chai latte with the loose tea and spices in the milk. It was truly phenomenal. This is a place I will want to come back to again and again.
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