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Reasons2Eat
Nov 26, 20241 min read
Mae's Market & Cafe
Mae’s Market & Cafe in Old Town Alexandria is a delightful combination of bodega, café, and coffee shop, offering a wide selection of...


Reasons2Eat
Nov 18, 20241 min read
Hypergoat Coffee
Hypergoat Coffee Roasters, located in Old Town Alexandria, just a block and a half north of King Street on Payne Street, is a coffee...


Reasons2Eat
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Uncle C's Chicken & Waffles
When thinking of dynamic food duos, fried chicken and waffles are near the top of that list. The delicious combination of savory and...


Reasons2Eat
Nov 6, 20241 min read
For Five Coffee Roasters
For Five Coffee has made a name for itself since starting in 2010 in Queens, NY, founded by Stefanos Vouvoudakis and Tom Tsiplakos. From...


Reasons2Eat
Oct 26, 20241 min read
The Club Burgers & Hot Chicken
Located in the Van Dorn Plaza in Alexandria, The Club Burgers and Hot Chicken is a small, family-owned restaurant that surprises in the...


Reasons2Eat
Oct 21, 20242 min read
Ice Cream Jubilee
Founded in 2014 by Victoria Lai, Ice Cream Jubilee has become a staple in the DMV area, known for its creative and elevated take on...


Reasons2Eat
Oct 18, 20241 min read
Coffee In
Located inside Landsdowne Centre at the corner of Telegraph and Beulah St. near Fort Belvoir, Coffee In is a cozy Turkish café that...

Reasons2Eat
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Barca Pier & Wine Bar
Barca Pier & Wine Bar is part of the Alexandria Restaurant Partners, which also includes some of the top Reasons 2 Eat in the area, like...


Reasons2Eat
Oct 11, 20242 min read
Revel Wine & Craft Beer Bar
Stepping into Revel, my first thought was, “Am I in the right place?” Tucked into the corner of a shopping plaza, its unassuming exterior...


Reasons2Eat
Oct 3, 20242 min read
Vermilion
Vermilion in Old Town Alexandria offers a quintessential Northern Virginia dining experience, one of those certainties in life you can...


Reasons2Eat
Oct 2, 20242 min read
French Toast DMV
French Toast DMV is a unique spot that keeps things simple yet irresistibly good. Co-owners Beckham Baffer and Justin Wallace have honed...


Reasons2Eat
Oct 1, 20242 min read
Wooboi Chicken
Wooboi Chicken has positioned itself as a standout in the highly competitive world of fried chicken sandwiches, moving far beyond the...


Reasons2Eat
Sep 30, 20241 min read
Cedar Knoll
For over 50 years, Cedar Knoll has been a cornerstone of fine dining in Fort Hunt, Mount Vernon, offering a high-end dining experience...

Reasons2Eat
Sep 28, 20241 min read
Cafe du Soleil
Cafe du Soleil, located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, is more than just a coffee shop—it’s a charming blend of French café and...


Reasons2Eat
Sep 19, 20241 min read
Custard Shack
If you find yourself in the southern Alexandria neighborhood of Belle Haven, make sure to stop by Custard Shack, a small roadside stand...


Reasons2Eat
Sep 18, 20242 min read
Ada's On The River
Ada’s on the River, as the name suggests, is beautifully located along the Potomac River in Old Town Alexandria. This restaurant is part...


Reasons2Eat
Sep 14, 20241 min read
Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato
Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato offers a delightful experience in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. Owner Benjamin Umansky, a former chemical...

Reasons2Eat
Aug 17, 20241 min read
Ben'YaYs
How are beignets so good? They are so simple, but when done right—served warm—they are incredible. That’s exactly what Ben’YaYs is...


Reasons2Eat
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Bagel Uprising
Bagel Uprising has grown from its humble beginnings at the Four Mile Run Farmer’s Market in September 2015 into a beloved cornerstone of...

Reasons2Eat
Aug 12, 20242 min read
ESP Tea & Coffee
To say ESP Tea & Coffee has a personality is a huge understatement. The moment you walk in the door, you know this isn’t your typical...
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