Established 1995

Chef and Owner Shawn Hayes moved to Central Virginia in 1995 after meeting and marrying his wife Rita. They opened a small 30 seat café just hours after their daughter Elizabeth was born. Knowing he was in a small market with not a lot of Restaurant choices, Chef Shawn designed a menu and restaurant that was something everybody could enjoy. Over the last 25 plus years he has build the business from a small café to a Cozy Café, Sports Bar, and Catering & Event Space, as well as one of Virginia's best known caterers.

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Ruckersville, VA, just north Charlottesville, the Café is open 7 days a week year-round and features a delicious and varied menu. Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Sandwiches & Burgers, Steaks, Seafood, Poultry, Beverages & Full Bar Services, and Desserts. Catering is a full service and budget friendly program that will be sure to please both you and your guests.

Enjoy one of our special all-you-can-eat buffets for Easter, Mother's Day, and Thanksgiving. The Tavern & Sports Bar features, 10 jumbo TV's with all your favorite sports, including NFL Sunday Ticket, live music, and other exciting events. So no matter what you're looking for, Chef Shawn and his Staff can provide you with anything you can dream up; form a cozy dinner for two, a group of friends out to watch the game over Apps and Drinks, or your Big Special Event.