Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveDelish.
Huascaran
208 Mt Vernon AveGreat Peruvian food
The infamous "Wafle." There's an IHOP the other direction but this is definitely a more memorable experience. Iranian owned, latino flavored corner waffle shop.
Waffle Shop
3864 Mt Vernon AveThe infamous "Wafle." There's an IHOP the other direction but this is definitely a more memorable experience. Iranian owned, latino flavored corner waffle shop.
For some reason there are two starbucks within a tenth of a mile...but this one comes with a Barnes and Noble.
Barnes & Nobles Cafe
3651 Richmond HwyFor some reason there are two starbucks within a tenth of a mile...but this one comes with a Barnes and Noble.
Arts & Culture
Great Music, good drinks, decent food....and quite a history to boot!
41 locals recommend
The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveGreat Music, good drinks, decent food....and quite a history to boot!
Four Mile Run Farmers Market
4109 Mt Vernon AveFarmers? Artisans? Live music? What's not to like?
Essentials
Naked Lunch
3831 Mt Vernon AvePeople come from miles around....
If you need another walkable grocery store with a mix of Asian and Latino foods.... this is it. And the avocados are cheap and the fish are alive.
6 locals recommend
Foodway
206 West Glebe RoadIf you need another walkable grocery store with a mix of Asian and Latino foods.... this is it. And the avocados are cheap and the fish are alive.
El Paisa Grocery And Take - Out
3414 Mt Vernon AveWait a second, another international grocery? It's true.
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEGood cheap wine.
Shopping
Target
3101 Richmond HwyPeople also come from miles around...
Drinks & Nightlife
A historic and delicious Senatorial haunt with dated looks but classic food.
11 locals recommend
RT's Restaurant
3804 Mt Vernon AveA historic and delicious Senatorial haunt with dated looks but classic food.