Quality Pie - Charlottesville

Quality Pie on Avon in Charlottesville is a delicious experience, and I had long heard of it as a 'must-visit '. It 's true. I was not sure what to expect, but... read more Quality Pie on Avon in Charlottesville is a delicious experience, and I had long heard of it as a 'must-visit '. It 's true. I was not sure what to expect, but it turned out to be a lot more than pie. Tomas Rahal, who created Quality Pie, was on the premises during my visit, and just happens to be good friends with my lunchmates. I got to hear him talk a bit about grapes and yeast and sample some delicious wine ahead of the meal. The two wines we sampled were from the same grape, but the two versions were worlds apart, one like an imperial russian stout, quite dark and viscous, and the other like a bright chardonnay, yellow with a solid tang. He told us the only difference between the two was time. The rich coffee was a beautiful contrast. While we waited, I visited the beautiful art, small sculptural displays, and inviting atmosphere of the interior. We sat outside, and Avon provided a lively show. Tomas invited us to try the fresh chanterelle frittata, but I had my hopes set on the chorizo, egg, pepper and polenta, which was divine, a spanish morning on a plate. Each bite revealed texture and flavor in good balance. The chorizo is from a local charcuterie, bright with spice and taut, with a snap in the casing. It reminded me of kielbasa. The egg was perfectly cooked and seasoned, with the yolk still velvety in a cooked pocket, and salt in good measure. The polenta was crisp with a soft center, and the pepper was sweet and cooked to a still-firm bite. Perhaps the most beautiful moment was giving Tomas a hug after we ate, he 's a buddha who walks amongst us, and it was a kind gesture to exchange thanks for the delicious meal and conversation. Service was kind and quick, the food was quality defined, and the atmosphere is a quiet contrast to the bustle of the city. You should go.

Outstanding service. Extremely friendly staff. Very very clean. The food is nothing short of spectacular. The muffuletta is awesome. We were too stuffed to the... read more Outstanding service. Extremely friendly staff. Very very clean. The food is nothing short of spectacular. The muffuletta is awesome. We were too stuffed to the pie but it looked great. Highly recommended. Eat outside if it’s nice. Great place.

Finally got to quality pie for a little breakfast. Nice little spot. Not too busy. I couldn't decide on what to get. Unfortunately, this was my second breakfast... read more Finally got to quality pie for a little breakfast. Nice little spot. Not too busy. I couldn't decide on what to get. Unfortunately, this was my second breakfast so I just got the egg biscuit and coffee. Both were quite good. Next time, I'll splurge on the fried chicken biscuit work siracha butter.

With little knowledge of the menu or style of service, I entered Quality Pie just looking for a filling breakfast, preferably on the greasy side ; As the cashie... read more With little knowledge of the menu or style of service, I entered Quality Pie just looking for a filling breakfast, preferably on the greasy side ; As the cashier was suggesting the most popular items, I was immediately drawn to the pork belly biscuit. Ialso ordered a Berliner Weisse style fruity beer. The food was outstanding! The salsa verde, fried egg, and pickled onions weredelicious and added some moisture to the pork belly (not the most moist I've ever had, but delicious in the context . The costof the entree was $12 and fueled me for the whole afternoon. The food was brought to me outside and my plates cleared for me.Upon returning my beer glass the owner even suggested I try the beer with a raspberry syrup next time and was sorry he hadn'tsuggested it sooner. I'll be back for more delicious brunches next time I'll have to try a coffee or mimosa! Delicious biscuitmeal and a great spot to sit outdoors and watch busy Avon street go by.

I fell in love with this place as soon as I walked in. It has an amazing 60s vibe and is dog-friendly. I tried the peach cobbler and a cortado, both of which we... read more I fell in love with this place as soon as I walked in. It has an amazing 60s vibe and is dog-friendly. I tried the peach cobbler and a cortado, both of which were delightful. I'm looking forward to returning to sample more dishes from their diverse savory menu. A big shoutout to Tomas for persevering through the pandemic and proudly maintaining his local shop.