Our History

Charlottesville’s Original Diner.

Our Building Was Built in the Late 1880’s and There Has Been a Restaurant on the First Floor since 1912. The Restaurant Was Called Club Cafe in the 1930’s and Has Been Known as the Nook since 1951. It Was Purchased, and Reopened in February 2007. It Features a Beautiful Outdoor Cafe, Original Mahogany Booths, and Daily Specials at Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner.

Breakfast Served All-Day, Every day, 7 Days a Week.

Homemade Twice-Baked Meatloaf, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, Thick Applewood Smoked Bacon, Always Fresh Burgers and Chicken Breasts, Cocktails and Highballs, Complete Children’s Menu, Gourmet Mac N’ Cheese, the City’s Best Milk Shakes, BIG Salads, and Organic Freshly Roasted Coffee Beans, Ground One Pot at a Time. At the Nook, Lagniappes Abound!

You’ll Get That Side of Cranberry Sauce with Your Hot Turkey Sandwich and Coleslaw with Your Hot Roast Beef Sandwich. We Peel and Mash Our Potatoes, All of Our Deli Meats Are Roasted in Small Batches in Baltimore, We Make All Our Soups, Sauces, and Dressings. Even Our Jumbo Dill Spears Are Cut by Hand. We Use Artisan Quality Breads and Top of the Line Crinkle Cut Fries. It’s the Little Things That Keep Our Customers Coming Back for More!

We are open every day with daily specials.

Menus

MAIN MENU

STARTERS

Chicken Noodle Soup Full of Fluffy Egg Noodles	$2.95 / $3.95
Beefy Chili Fresh Tomatoes, Ground Chuck and Plump Kidney Beans. Garnished with Shredded Cheese.	$3.95 / $4.95
Kettle Chips N' Dip Kettle Cooked Potato Chips and our Thick Ranch Dressing.	$5.95
Onion Rings A Bountiful Bouquet of our Beer Battered Beauties.	$8.95
Nook Totchos That's Right, a Platter of our Tater Tots with our Beefy Chili, Monterey and Cheddar Cheese.	$8.95
Gravy Fries Crispy Krinkle Cut Fries and a Side of Beef or Turkey Gravy.	$5.95

Boneless Chicken Tenders All Breast Meat Tenders Served How You'd Like Them: Spicy Buffalo, Honey-BBQ, Dry Rub or Plain. Accompanied by Blue Cheese, Ranch or Whole Grain Honey Mustard Dressing.	$9.95
Toasted Spinach and Artichoke Ravioli Breaded Ravioli Stuffed with Spinach, Artichokes and Cheese. Gently Fried and Served with Buttermilk Ranch on the Side.	$8.95
Tots & Gravy Platter of Tater Tots with a Side of the Gravy You Choose.
Turkey Gravy	$5.95
Sausage Gravy	$6.95
Nook Mac's Cheese Sauce	$6.95
Fried Pickle Chips Worth Their Weight in Krugerrands. Served with our Extra Thick Ranch Dressing.	$7.95

SALADS

The Spinach Salad California Baby Spinach, Sliced Egg, Red Onions, Dried Cranberries, Candied Pecans, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Asiago Cheese. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette on the Side	$9.45
1951 Chopped Salad Chopped Romaine, Carrots, Red Onions, Tomatoes and Two Cheeses, Tossed in our House Italian and Creamy Ranch Dressings. Topped with Garlic-Parmesan Croutons, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Crumbled Egg.	$9.95
Salad Trio Our Chicken Salad and Low Fat Tuna Salad with a little garden salad, Poppy Seed Dressing and Crackers.	$9.45
Chef Salad Our Jumbo Garden Salad with Roasted Turkey Breast, Ham, Hard Boiled Egg and Two Cheeses.	$9.95

Garden Salad Two Sizes with Your Choice of Dressing on the Side.	$5.95 / $7.95
Caesar Our Classic Rendition.	$5.95 / $7.95
Additions to Your Salad:
Grilled Chicken Breast (6oz)	$3.95
Chicken Salad	$3.95
Low Fat Tuna Salad	$3.95
All Lump Crab Cake	$7.95
NoBull Veggie Burger	$5.95

OFF THE GRILL

Hamburger (6oz) Two Fresh Griddled Patties with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickle on our Kaiser Roll.	$7.95
Hot Dog All Beef, Natural Casing.	$5.95
Add Sauerkraut for Free
Add Chili for Free
Add Shredded Cheese for Free
Extra Pups	$2.50
Grilled Chicken Breast (6oz) Fresh Chicken Breast with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickle on our Kaiser Roll.	$7.95

NoBull Veggie Burger Locally Made Lentil and Organic Spelt Flour Veggie Burger. Served on a Toasted Kaiser Roll with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickle.	$8.95
Add Toppings on All Grill Items For:
Cheese	$1.00
Sautéed Onions	$1.00
Mushrooms	$1.00
Chili	$1.00
Applewood Smoked Bacon	$2.00

PLATTERS

BBQ'D Meat Loaf Served with Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Corn. We Think It's The Finest You'll Find.	$12.95
Penne Alfredo Imported Penne Pasta with Our Homemade Alfredo Sauce.	$10.95
Add Grilled Chicken or Fresh Broccoli	$13.95
Have them Both	$14.95
Chicken Fried Chicken Two Battered and Fried Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thighs with Cole Slaw, Mashed Potatoes and Country Gravy.	$12.95
Nook Fish & Chips Beer Battered Cod, Krinkle Cut Fries, Creamy Cole Slaw and Homemade Tartar Sauce.	$14.95
Country Fried Steak Our Hand Pounded Steak with Country Batter and Killer Gravy. Served with Mashed Potatoes and Buttered Corn.	$14.95

Pork Chops (2) Seasoned and Grilled Loin Chops with Mashed Potatoes and Cinnamon Apple Sauce.	$13.95
Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli From our Friends at Mona Lisa Pasta. Served with Sauteed Spinach, Roma Tomatoes and Asiago Cream Sauce.	$14.95
Crab Cake Platter Two of Our Famous All Lump Crab Cakes with Cole Slaw and French Fries.	$18.95
Add Salads to Your Platter for:
Garden Salad	$3.95
Caesar Salad	$3.95

HOT SANDWICHES

BBQ'D Meat Loaf Served on a Kaiser Roll with Fries. Try it Cold.	$7.95
Tuna Melt Open Faced Tuna Melt with Cheddar and Tomato on English Muffin.	$7.95
Pub Sandwich Our All Time Best Selling Special. Slow Roasted Top Round, Dipped in Au Jus and Covered in Melted Cheddar. Served on a Kaiser Roll with Horseradish Cream.	8.95
Hot Turkey Roasted Turkey Breast Piled High on a Slice on Country White Bread with Gravy and Mashed Potatoes.	$9.95
Open Faced Roast Beef Slow Roasted Top Round. Served on a Country White Toast with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy.	$9.95
Grilled Ham & Swiss Ham and Double Swiss.	$7.95

Grilled Cheese Thick Country White Bread and Lots of American Cheese.	$5.95
Add Bacon & Tomato	$2.00
Add Chili & Extra Cheese	$2.00
Add Fresh Basil & Tomato	$2.00
Corned Beef Reuben Our Version on Rye with Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese and Homemade 1000 Island Dressing. Also Available with Roasted Turkey Breast in Lieu of Corned Beef.	$9.45
THE Rachel Roasted Turkey Breast, Creamy Cole Slaw, Double Swiss and 1000 Island on Grilled Rye.	$9.45
All Lump Crab Cake Pan Sauteed and Served on a Kaiser Roll with Fries.	$12.95

COLD SANDWICHES

Almost Club Just One Slice of Bread Short of a Club Sandwich. Roasted Turkey Breast, Ham, Swiss Cheese, BLT & Mayo.	$9.45
Lemon-Dill Chicken Salad Yep, That's a Dill. Fresh Chicken Breast, Lemon Zest, Dill and Mayo.	$7.95
Tuna Salad Solid White Tuna with Leaf Lettuce, Light Mayonnaise, Salt & Pepper.	$6.95
Mr. Miami Smoked Salmon on Fresh Wheat Bread with Whole Grain Honey Mustard, Leaf Lettuce, Roma Tomatoes and Red Onions.	$8.95
Chicken Club Wrap Marinated and Grilled Chicken Breast with Leaf Lettuce, Roma Tomatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Two Cheeses and Ranch Dressing.	$9.45

Bigger BLT Six Slices of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Leaf Lettuce, Roma Tomatoes and Mayonnaise.	$7.95
Easy Egg Salad Our Fresh Made Egg Salad and Leaf Lettuce.	$5.95
Chicken Caesar Wrap Marinated and Grilled Chicken Breast with Crisp Romaine, Diced Roma Tomatoes, Asiago Cheese and our Caesar Dressing. Twisted up in a Larger Flour Tortilla.	$8.95
Roast Beef on Rye Medium Rare Slow Roasted Top Round on Toasted Rye with Leaf Lettuce and Roma Tomatoes.	$8.95

SIDES

French Fries	$2.95
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy	$2.95
Cinnamon Apple Sauce	$2.95
Creamy Cole Slaw	$2.95

Beer Batter Onion Rings	$2.95
Buttered Corn	$2.95
Steamed Broccoli	$2.95
Tater Tots	$2.95

SHAKES & FLOATS

Extra Thick Milk Shakes Hand Dipped From Real Good Ice Cream.	$5.95
Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Oreo, Chocolate Oreo, Mocha, Butterscotch, Strawberry, Coffee.
Make it Malted for No Charge!
Specialty Nook-Shakes Also Hand Dipped From Real Good Ice Cream.	$6.95
Flavors: Chocolate Covered Banana, Mint Oreo Cookie, S’mores.

Root Beer Float Our Traditional Float with Vanilla Ice Cream and Mug Root Beer.	$4.25
Orange Dreamy Rich Vanilla Ice Cream and Orange Soda.	$4.25

KIDS MENU

Grilled Cheese	$5.95
Burger	$5.95
Chicken Tenders	$5.95
Mini All Cheese Nook Mac	$5.95

PB & J or PB & M	$5.95
Hot Dog	$5.95
Noodles & Butter	$5.95
Turkey or Ham Sandwich	$5.95

BREAKFAST MENU

BREAKFAST

All the Way Breakfast Two Eggs, Choice of Bacon, Sausage or Ham. Served with Home Fries.	$8.95
Real Corned Beef Hash No Canned Hash Here! Served with Two Eggs.	$8.95
Country Fried Steak Yes! Country Fried Steak and 2 Eggs, Toast and Taters Too.	$10.95
Eggs Chesapeake Two Eggs, Pan Fried All Lump Crab Cake Served with Home Fried Potatoes.	$12.95
Ranger Breakfast Three Large Eggs and Three Large Sausage Links with Cheesy Grits and a Buttermilk Biscuit.	$11.95
Homemade Sausage Gravy and Biscuits Homemade Gravy Over 2 Biscuits	$7.95
One Biscuit, Two Eggs and Home Fried Potatoes	$8.95
Classic Eggs Benedict (Until 3PM) Two Poached Eggs and Grilled Canadian Bacon on a Thomas English Muffin with Our Classic Hollandaise Sauce. Home Fried Potatoes Too.	$12.95
Smoked Slamon Benedict (Until 3PM) Two Poached Eggs over Smoked Salmon and a Biscuit. Topped with Classic Hollandaise Sauce and Served with Home Fried Potatoes.	$14.95
Crab Cake Benedict (Until 3PM) Our Pan Sauteed Lump Crab Cake on a Thomas' English Muffin with Two Poached Eggs and Our Classic Hollandaise Sauce. Home Fried Potatoes Too.	$14.95
Florentine Benedict (Until 3PM) Two Poached Eggs over Sauteed Spinach and a Thomas' English Muffin. Topped with Classic Hollandaise Sauce and Served with Home Fried Potatoes.	$12.95

Lower East Side Platter Cold Smoked Salmon, Toasted Poppy Seed Bagel, Cream Cheese, Roma Tomatoes, Red Onions and Capers.	$8.95
Two-Way Breakfast Sandwich Egg and Cheese. Served on a Toasted Bun.	$2.95
Add Meat (Sausage, Bacon, Ham)	$4.95
Chicken Biscuit Fried Chicken Thigh with Warm honey on a Biscuit.	$5.95
Truck Stopper Breakfast Sandwich Two Eggs, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo. Served on Your Choice of Toast.	$7.95
The Mess Hall Wrap Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Monterrey Jack and Cheddar Cheeses. Wrapped in a Flour Tortilla.	$7.95
Veggie Lover Wrap Scrambled Eggs, Mushrooms, Sweet Peppers, Caramelized Onions, Monterrey Jack and Cheddar Cheeses.	$6.95
The Beast-Breakfast on a Bun Country Fried Steak. One Egg over Medium, Two Strips of Applewood Smoked Bacon and Pepper Gravy on a Kaiser Roll.	$8.95
One Eyed Uncle Tall Breakfast Sandwich A Single Fresh Burger Patty, Applewood Smoked Bacon, American Cheese and a Fried Egg. Served on a Kaiser Roll.	$7.95

4 EGG OMELETS

The Original Caramelized Onion & Ham Ham, Caramelized Onions, Cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheeses.	$8.95
Sweet Basil and Tomato Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and Asiago Cheese.	$7.95
Fresh Broccoli and Cheddar	$7.95

Fresh Spinach, Mushroom and Two Cheeses	$8.95
All American Lots of Applewood Smoked Bacon and Proud to Be American Cheese.	$8.95

MORE BREAKFAST

The Cinnamon Toast Butter, Cinnamon, Sugar & LOVE.	$2.95
Yogurt and Homemade Granola Low Fat Yogurt with Our Maple Granola.	$5.95
With Bananas and Berries	$7.95
Applewood Smoked Bacon (4oz)	$4.95
Country Sausage Links (3)	$4.95
Griddled Ham (6oz)	$4.95
Pork Chop (6oz)	$4.95
Bananas and Berries	$3.95
Grits or Cheddar Grits	$3.95

Nook Oatmeal Whole Cream & Brown Sugar	$4.95
With Bananas and Berries	$6.95
Big Bloody Mary or Mimosa That's What I'm Talking About!	$7.00
Nook Peach Bellini	$8.00
Chambord Kir Royale	$8.00
1/2 Order of Sausage Gravy & Biscuit	$4.95
Home Fried Potatoes	$3.95
Any Single Pancake	$4.50
Brooklyn Bagel & Cream Cheese	$2.95
Fresh Squeezed Florida Orange Juice	$3.95 / $4.95

FROM THE GRIDDLE

The Chicken & Waffles Our Large Malted Waffle with Two Chicken Fried Chicken Thighs, Drizzled with Warm Spiced Honey.	$11.95
Peach Melba French Toast or Waffle Two Slices of Our Thick French Toast or Malted Waffle with Vanilla Roasted Peaches, Warm Raspberry Sauce and Powdered Sugar.	$10.95
Bananas Foster French Toast or Waffle Two Slices of Our Thick French Toast or Malted Waffle with Sauteed Bananas in Dark Rum, Brown Sugar and Butter.	$10.95
Belgian Waffle Large Malted Waffle.	$6.95
Praline Waffle With Candied Pecans.	$7.95

Eggy Bread Often Called French Toast.	$6.95
Pancakes (Two Plate-Sized) Buttermilk, Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Candied Pecan	$8.95
Add Pure Vermont Maple Syrup	$2.00

NOOK MACS MENU

NOOK MACS

All Cheese Pure Cheesy Goodness.	$7.95 / $10.95
The Bacon Applewood Smoked Bacon and Lots of it.	$9.95 / $12.95
Tomato-Basil Roma Tomatoes and Fresh Basil.	$8.95 / $10.95
Buffalo Chicken All Breast Meat CHicken Tenders, Wing Sauce and Blue Cheese Crumbles.	$9.95 / $12.95
Chili-Cheese Mac Oh Yes. Our Meaty Chili with Three Cheese Sauce, Extra Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese.	$8.95 / $12.95

Eastern Shore All Lump Crabmeat, Roma Tomatoes and a Pinch of Old Bay.	$9.95 / $14.95
Hey Ma The Meatloaf Our Homemade BBQ'd Meatloaf with Peppers and Onions.	$8.95 / $12.95
Three Little Piggies Applewood Smoked Bacon, Classic Ham and Country Sausage.	$9.95 / $14.95
Cafe Mac Fresh Broccoli, Caramelized Onions, Roma Tomatoes.	$8.95 / $12.95
NoBull Spinach Mac Local NoBull Lentil Burger and Fresh Baby Spinach with Our All Cheese Mac.	$14.95
The Kitchen Sink Crispy Chicken Tenders, Country Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Tomatoes and Extra Cheese.	$15.95

SPECIALS MENU

SPECIALS

Blueberry Crumb French Toast or Waffle Two Slices of our Thick French Toast or Large Malted Waffle with Warm Blueberry Compote and Crumb Topping.	$7.95
"George Likes His Chicken Spicy" Breakfast Sandwich Crispy Fried Chicken Thigh Tossed in Buffalo Wing Sauce and Topped with a Fried Egg. Served on Toasted Kaiser Roll.	$6.95
Country Sausage and Mushroom Omelet Three Egg Omelet Stuffed with Country Sausage, Button Mushrooms and Two Cheeses. Nook Toast Too.	$8.95
Quiche and Salad A Nice Slice of Our Homemade Quiche with a Garden Salad & Poppy Seed Dressing. Ask Your Server for Today's Quiche.	$8.95

Souper Salad Combo Garden Salad with your choice of Dressing and a Cup of Soup or Chili.	$7.95
Double Pimento Cheese Burger Two 3oz Patties Stuffed and Topped with Homemade Pimento Cheese. Served on a Toasted Kaiser Roll with Krinkle Cut Fries and a Pickle.	$8.95
BLT Ranch Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine and our Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Tossed with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Diced Roma Tomatoes, Croutons and Aisago Cheese.	$9.95
Jack Daniels BBQ'd Pork Chops Two Grilled Porterhouse Pork Chops with our Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce, Onion Rings and a Side of Slaw.	$14.95

DESSERTS MENU

CAKE & CRUMBLE

Chocolate Layer Cake Traditional Devil's Food Cake with Chocolate frosting. Service with Whipped Cream.	$4.95
Add Vanilla Ice Cream & Hot Fudge	$2.00

Homemade Peach Crumble
Roasted Peaches with Our Brown Sugar & Oatmeal Crumble. Served Warm with Vanilla Ice Cream.

$5.95

ICE CREAM TREATS

Extra Thick Milk Shakes Hand Dipped from Real Good Ice Cream. Chocolate, Vanilla, Oreo, Chocolate Oreo, Mocha, Butterscotch, Strawberry, Coffee. Make it Malted for No Charge!	$5.95
Specialty Nook-Shakes Also Hand Dipped from Real Good Ice Cream. Chocolate Covered Banana, Mint Oreo Cookie, S’mores.	$6.95
Root Beer Float Our Traditional Float with Vanilla Ice Cream and Mug Root Beer.	$4.25
Orange Dreamy Rich Vanilla Ice Cream and Orange Soda.	$4.25
Dish of Ice Cream Vanilla or Chocolate	$2.95

Hot Fudge Sundae Two Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream, Rainbow Sprinkles and a Cherry.	$4.95
Praline Sundae Two Scoops of Chocolate Ice Cream, Hot Butterscotch, Whipped Cream, Candied Pecans and a Cherry.	$4.95
Strawberry Banana Split Large Scoops of Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Banana, Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream and Fresh Strawberries.	$6.95
The Hardware Store Sundae Five Scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Butterscotch and Strawberry Toppings, Whipped Cream, Rainbow Sprinkles and a Cherry.	$10.00

Local

Breakfast Served All-Day, Every day.

7 Days a Week.

Operating Hours
Monday	07:00 am – 08:00 pm
Tuesday	07:00 am – 08:00 pm
Wednesday	07:00 am – 08:00 pm
Thursday	07:00 am – 08:00 pm
Friday	07:00 am – 09:00 pm
Saturday	08:00 am – 09:00 pm
Sunday	09:00 am – 08:00 pm

We are located on the Downtown Mall, between the Paramount Theater and the Pavilion.

We are open every day with daily specials.

In the Area

Market Street Parking Garage
504 E Market St
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Mon-Wed 6AM-Midnight
Thurs-Sat 6AM-1AM
Sunday Noon-10PM
First Hour is Free
$2.00 Hourly / Max $12

Water Street Parking Garage
200 E Water St
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Mon-Wed 6AM-Midnight
Thurs-Sat 6AM-1AM
Sunday Noon-10PM
$2 Hourly / Max $16

Water Street Lot
100 E Water St
Charlottesville, VA 22902

Mon-Wed 6AM-Midnight
Thurs-Sat 6AM-1AM
Sunday Noon-10PM
$2.50 Hourly

Stuff to Do

Ash Lawn Opera 

226 E High St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
ashlawnopera.com

Paramount Theatre

215 E. Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
theparamount.net

The Jefferson Theater

110 E. Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
jeffersontheater.com

Violet Crown Movie Theater

200 W Main St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
charlottesville.violetcrown.com

Contact Us

Owner : Stu Rifkin 
Manager : Brandon Grimes
Call Us : (434) 295-6665

Our History

Charlottesville’s Original Diner.

Breakfast Served All-Day, Every day, 7 Days a Week.

MAIN MENU

STARTERS

SALADS

Homemade Dressings: House Italian, Poppy Seed, Ranch, Blue Cheese and Whole Grain Honey Mustard. Ken’s Table Side Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette and 1000 Island.

OFF THE GRILL

Served with Fries and a Pickle.

PLATTERS

Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Foodborne Illness.

HOT SANDWICHES

Served with Kettle Chips unless otherwise noted. Substitute any side for $1.25. Kosher Dill Pickle Spear on Request.

COLD SANDWICHES

Served with Kettle Chips unless otherwise noted. Substitute any side for $1.25. Kosher Dill Pickle Spear on Request.

SIDES

SHAKES & FLOATS

KIDS MENU

BREAKFAST MENU

BREAKFAST

Serving Breakfast All Day Every Day – 7 Days a Week.

Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Foodborne Illness.

4 EGG OMELETS

Served with Nook Toast, English Muffin or Biscuit.

MORE BREAKFAST

Serving Breakfast All Day Every Day – 7 Days a Week.

FROM THE GRIDDLE

NOOK MACS MENU

NOOK MACS

Nook Macs are made with Imported Penne Pasta, Our Homemade Three Cheese Sauce and Garlic Breadcrumbs. Served with a Nice Slice of Country White Toast.

SPECIALS MENU

SPECIALS

Our Specials change often. Please come back to see what we will offer next!

DESSERTS MENU

CAKE & CRUMBLE

ICE CREAM TREATS

Local

Breakfast Served All-Day, Every day.

7 Days a Week.

We are located on the Downtown Mall, between the Paramount Theater and the Pavilion.

We are open every day with daily specials.

In the Area

Stuff to Do

Contact Us