FOR BREAKFAST
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Northside Social - An Arlington institution. The two-story neighborhood hangout has an outdoor patio. Come for the coffee, stay for the happy hour wine.
Metro 29 Diner -Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. New York-style diner providing quality food, prompt service and a warm, easy going dining experience. Patrons are greeted by a glass case filled with layered cakes, cream pies, cheesecakes and 18 different kinds of mouthwatering pastries.
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie – Located in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria serving authentic Brittany style savory and sweet French crêpes, seasonal specials, and French Sparkling Cidres in a casual European cafe setting.
Junction Bakery & Bistro - American bistro boasting fresh-baked bread and homemade goods. Grab a cup of Commonwealth Joe espresso or fresh-pressed juice from Grateful Juice Co.
Bob 'n Edith's Diner - Classic, family-owned 24-hour diner serving up all of your favorite dishes.
FOR BRUNCH
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Columbia Firehouse - Built in 1863, now stands as a historic, beautifully preserved American Brasserie and bar in the heart of Alexandria's Old Town.
Magnolia’s on King - Serves elevated brunch classics and Southern-inspired surprises in a historic 200-year-old building. Local tip: Try their benedicts - classic-style or with Maryland lump crab.
The Liberty Tavern - Features modern American cuisine paired with a diverse wine list, creative specialty cocktails and a great selection of premium draft and bottled beer.
Evening Star Cafe - Specialties include a Bloody Mary garnished with a bite-sized grilled cheese sandwich and bacon, and blueberry pancakes with whipped brown sugar cream and toasted pecans.
FOR LUNCH

FOR DINNER
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Vermilion – Classic neighborhood restaurant and bar located in Old Town. Features a menu of contemporary American cuisine and bar with extensive list of specialty drinks.
Virtue Feed & Grain - Modern American tavern food on the Alexandria waterfront. Virtue Feed & Grain features soaring open windows, exposed brick and giant iron girders.
Lebanese Taverna - Locally family owned restaurant featuring Middle Eastern cuisine. Offers many favorite dishes such as falafel, kabobs and a large selection of vegetarian dishes.
Palette 22 - Part restaurant, part art gallery. The menu features fusion cuisine from around the globe, all plated artfully and created in an open display kitchen.
Green Pig Bistro – Rated among Washingtonian Magazine’s “Very Best 100 Restaurants”. Serves classic rustic French cooking with a decidedly American push: solid and basic yet approachable dishes.
FOR SEAFOODIES

FOR DESSERT
Photo Credit: Rose Collins / Neighborhood Restaurant Group
Buzz Bakeshop - A beloved neighborhood bakery with locations in Alexandria and Arlington. Features a myriad of sweets from freshly baked cupcakes and rich fudgy brownies to decadent cream cheese-filled pumpkin muffins and more.
Livin’ the Pie Life - Small-batch scratch bakery featuring fresh local ingredients and flaky handmade crust. Sweet and savory pies, old-fashioned cookies, cakes, scones, and more.
Dairy Godmother - Declared a "dessert destination" by the Washington Post. One-of-a-kind real Wisconsin-style frozen custard shop specializing in imaginative flavors both nostalgic and new.
Bayou Bakery - Serves Cajun classics, including Bayou’s beignets and king cake on Mardi Gras. Owner David Guas is a Louisiana native and a pastry chef, as well as a go-to chef for "The Today Show."
Nicecream - Combines fresh local grass-fed cream and local ingredients from nearby farms. Ice cream is frozen on the spot creating the freshest handcrafted cup of ice cream you can get.
FOR COCKTAILS
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Copperwood Tavern - Farm-to-Table restaurant serving locally sourced meats, seafood, and produce. Offers 20 draft beers, 30 small-batch whiskeys, superb wine selection and southern Virginia's white whiskey - yes, moonshine! Pet-friendly patio with custom copper dog bowls available!
Captain Gregory’s - A secret spot serving innovative, award-winning handmade cocktails and donut-inspired bites behind a secret sliding door in the Sugar Shack – in true speakeasy tradition.
Baba Bar - Exciting speakeasy cocktail bar, serving top notch cocktails by expert mixologists, weekend brunch, fun dining and decadent desserts.
FOR LOCAL CRAFT BREWS

FOR WINE LOVERS
