Milli Joe

Milli has been a go-to during my time in C’ville. It’s hard to find a place that’s consistent in the flavor of their coffee. Every time I’ve been here, the taste of the coffee has always shone through - not over powered by milk, sugar, or flavoring - whether in their coffee or lattes. I’ve even had their “adult” coffee with a shot of Bailey’s. They also have dairy substitutes, and whipped cream available (my preference is oat milk). Also, if you become a regular, I recommend getting a rewards account. The rewards are pretty good, and can get you anything from a free coffee, to a smoothie, to a waffle. I’d recommend this to anyone visiting C’ville or looking for a good coffee spot. Atmosphere is also very chill. More difficult to enjoy due to COVID, but they make really good use of the space they have. Limited outdoor seating, but still existent. Didn’t see any outdoor outlets, but if you’re comfortable sitting indoors, it’s a nice space to study and/or work. By the way, their waffles are good 🔥🔥

I got a plain bagel with cream cheese and the iced honey cardamom latte. The bagel was somehow mushy and the cream cheese cam pre-packaged and was gritty. It was no New York bagel like they advertised. The coffee was fine but I wouldn’t order that flavor again it had an odd taste. I probably won’t be going back but the mini wine shop is nice.

I would much rather support an independent shop than a chain... the uniformity of Starbucks lacks appeal for me. I'm not saying I object to their experience per se, but a little shop with a beautiful brass espresso machine, porcelain cups, a unique flavor, and a nice assortment of fresh tasty pastries... It's an experience you can't regret nor forget. This is Charlottesville. If there is another town in Virginia that is meant to provide this experience, please tell me where it is. I don't know all the ins-and-outs in these parts, but this was my third stop and it came close enough. I won't go on about the other stops that couldn't win my affections. Milli Coffee Roasters. The roaster is in the front of the shop. Bonus points right off the bat. Small assortment of merch if you into that. Super nice folks. The coffee was good. I settled for a cortado in a paper cup. I'm not complaining about Milli; I wouldn't have gotten porcelain anywhere else. A town full of pastry makers and I couldn't find a croissant anywhere! Please don't ask how I came to this decision....grilled cheese with horseradish was as intriguing as one might imagine, just wasn't the right compliment or time of day. Go there for the coffee and WiFi. Compromise on everything else. We can hope for brighter days, porcelain and abundant pastry. In the mean time let's agree to blame it on a pandemic.