Farms & makers
Close to home, close to the earth.
Basic Necessities has sourced its offerings close to home, close to the earth, for over 20 years. Meals focus on seasonal, local, and organic foodstuffs.
The farms
Grown up the road
And the gardens out back — organic produce from our own beds, in season.
The makers
Baked, roasted & jarred nearby
The dessert case’s friends
When not whipping up our own famous Key Lime Pie or Bread Pudding, we feature selected desserts from Sweet Bliss Bakery in Crozet, Albemarle Bakery in Charlottesville, and The Hungry Fox in Piney River.
And, not as local, but oh so good…
The growers
Wines from people we know
“We offer great wines at affordable prices, mostly from small, organic producers we visit and know personally.” The shop’s shelves run 70–80% natural, organic, and biodynamic — often from families who’ve held their vineyards for generations.