Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Fabulous bread, coffee, wine and beer and wonderful spot for breakfast. The avocado toast is amazing! Very busy early on Saturday morning so be prepared to wait. Only a few blocks from HRC. www.junctionbakery.com
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Junction Bakery & Bistro
1508 Mt Vernon AveFabulous bread, coffee, wine and beer and wonderful spot for breakfast. The avocado toast is amazing! Very busy early on Saturday morning so be prepared to wait. Only a few blocks from HRC. www.junctionbakery.com
Very close, reasonable and good food. Decent beer on tap. Hot for Sunday brunch and live music most nights. Nice shaded patio. https://www.firefliesdelray.com
FireFlies
1501 Mount Vernon AvenueVery close, reasonable and good food. Decent beer on tap. Hot for Sunday brunch and live music most nights. Nice shaded patio. https://www.firefliesdelray.com
We love that they are across the Avenue and we can pick up decent take-away food in our PJs and eat it at home. Cheap! (703) 549-5099 www.southchinaalexandria.com
South China Restaurant
1302 Mt Vernon AveWe love that they are across the Avenue and we can pick up decent take-away food in our PJs and eat it at home. Cheap! (703) 549-5099 www.southchinaalexandria.com
They are the best restaurant in Del Ray with a restaurant, cool bar the Majestic Lounge, upstairs bar Lounge 9 with live music Weds and Thurs and a connected wine shop, Planet Wine. Choose any wine and only pay the store price plus a $10 corking fee. Outdoor patio and side Front Porch spot. Like their veggies? 80% are grown on their roof! http://eveningstarcafe.net
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Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mt Vernon AveThey are the best restaurant in Del Ray with a restaurant, cool bar the Majestic Lounge, upstairs bar Lounge 9 with live music Weds and Thurs and a connected wine shop, Planet Wine. Choose any wine and only pay the store price plus a $10 corking fee. Outdoor patio and side Front Porch spot. Like their veggies? 80% are grown on their roof! http://eveningstarcafe.net
Fabulous for brunch, lunch or french style dinner. Order a roast chicken, roast potatoes and baguette to pick up if you want a quiet night in the suite! Cute screened porch is open most of the year. http://www.delraycafe.net
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Del Ray Café
205 E Howell AveFabulous for brunch, lunch or french style dinner. Order a roast chicken, roast potatoes and baguette to pick up if you want a quiet night in the suite! Cute screened porch is open most of the year. http://www.delraycafe.net
Pizza pizza! Famous for President Obama's visit and for a great selection of drafts. Nice outdoor patio for people watching in the heart of Del Ray. http://www.delraypizzeria.com
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Del Ray Pizzeria
2218 Mt Vernon AvePizza pizza! Famous for President Obama's visit and for a great selection of drafts. Nice outdoor patio for people watching in the heart of Del Ray. http://www.delraypizzeria.com
Live music most nights, decent coffee and food, meeting spot, meet-up and book club hang out.
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St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon AveLive music most nights, decent coffee and food, meeting spot, meet-up and book club hang out.
Best coffee around, they roast on premises and are coffee snobs, in the best way! Pour overs, cupping events, scrumptious pastries from Alexandria Pastry Shop. Try the almond croissant - ooh la la! Busy on the weekend, especially when the kids are in soccer across the street. http://swingscoffee.com/alexandria-roastery/
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Swing's Coffee
501 E Monroe AveBest coffee around, they roast on premises and are coffee snobs, in the best way! Pour overs, cupping events, scrumptious pastries from Alexandria Pastry Shop. Try the almond croissant - ooh la la! Busy on the weekend, especially when the kids are in soccer across the street. http://swingscoffee.com/alexandria-roastery/
Mostly for pickup, but when you crave a cheese steak sandwich, what better than a visit to Al's - an iconic spot in Del Ray and worth the calories (we hope...).
Al's Steak House
1504 Mt Vernon AveMostly for pickup, but when you crave a cheese steak sandwich, what better than a visit to Al's - an iconic spot in Del Ray and worth the calories (we hope...).
Our favorite pizza in the 'hood. Their patio is so cool, fans in summer, wood fire and heaters plus fuzzy blankets in the fall and spring. Good happy hour deals at the bar and 1/2 prices on many bottles on Wednesdays. Try the DIAVOLA pizza with
spicy sopressata salami, mozzarella, fried kale, ghost pepper hot honey! http://lenaswoodfire.com
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Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
401 E Braddock RdOur favorite pizza in the 'hood. Their patio is so cool, fans in summer, wood fire and heaters plus fuzzy blankets in the fall and spring. Good happy hour deals at the bar and 1/2 prices on many bottles on Wednesdays. Try the DIAVOLA pizza with
spicy sopressata salami, mozzarella, fried kale, ghost pepper hot honey! http://lenaswoodfire.com
Recent addition to the neighborhood. The best service around, they offered our friend a Tide pen when she spilled on her top. Nice outdoor patio, fun bar with lower priced items and engaging bartenders. Southern twist on food. We really like this place!
Live Oak Restaurant
1603 Commonwealth AveRecent addition to the neighborhood. The best service around, they offered our friend a Tide pen when she spilled on her top. Nice outdoor patio, fun bar with lower priced items and engaging bartenders. Southern twist on food. We really like this place!
Quirky and good Mexican food, cheerful servers and decor. Small outdoor patio. We love their tacos, burritos and margaritas... A neighborhood favorite. http://www.taqueriapoblano.com
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Taqueria el Poblano
2401 Columbia PikeQuirky and good Mexican food, cheerful servers and decor. Small outdoor patio. We love their tacos, burritos and margaritas... A neighborhood favorite. http://www.taqueriapoblano.com
This custard shop is a must when you are in Del Ray. Funky flavors, pops for dogs, there is often a line but it moves quickly! Try their sorbets, like lemon lavender and strawberry balsamico. YUM! http://www.thedairygodmother.com
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The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon AveThis custard shop is a must when you are in Del Ray. Funky flavors, pops for dogs, there is often a line but it moves quickly! Try their sorbets, like lemon lavender and strawberry balsamico. YUM! http://www.thedairygodmother.com
French bistro, pricey but delicious! A few block east of Braddock Road metro. Small but cute bar and nice breezy patio. The escargots are rich and tasty. We have always had exceptional service at Bastille!
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Bastille
606 N Fayette StFrench bistro, pricey but delicious! A few block east of Braddock Road metro. Small but cute bar and nice breezy patio. The escargots are rich and tasty. We have always had exceptional service at Bastille!
Got sugar? And fun and funky flavors? They are fast becoming a cult fave in Alexandria. Try blackberry basil glazed or a bacon donut!
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Sugar Shack Donuts
804 North Henry StreetGot sugar? And fun and funky flavors? They are fast becoming a cult fave in Alexandria. Try blackberry basil glazed or a bacon donut!
They have plentiful portions, lots of great local beers on tap and a heart. Over the past 15 years they have rescued hundreds of cats and dogs through their Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. lostdogcafe.com
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Lost Dog Cafe - Alexandria
808 N Henry StThey have plentiful portions, lots of great local beers on tap and a heart. Over the past 15 years they have rescued hundreds of cats and dogs through their Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. lostdogcafe.com
Small bistro with excellent happy hour pricing, close to Braddock Road metro to the east. Kind of a neighborhood joint but worth a try. Moderate prices on a regular basis.
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Mason Social
728 N Henry StSmall bistro with excellent happy hour pricing, close to Braddock Road metro to the east. Kind of a neighborhood joint but worth a try. Moderate prices on a regular basis.
Build your own burger! Lots of toppings and a choices of protein, try Quinoa veggie or tuna steak for something different. Cutting carbs? Go with a lettuce wrap instead of a soft brioche or potato kaiser bun. Sauces swing from Sriracha Aoili to cabernet glaze. You can't go wrong here - also some outside seating.
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Holy Cow
2312 Mt Vernon AveBuild your own burger! Lots of toppings and a choices of protein, try Quinoa veggie or tuna steak for something different. Cutting carbs? Go with a lettuce wrap instead of a soft brioche or potato kaiser bun. Sauces swing from Sriracha Aoili to cabernet glaze. You can't go wrong here - also some outside seating.
Excellent sushi place, no kids allowed inside though but may be seated on the outside tables. Good selection of saki's and a nice happy hour. Owned by the same folk who run Holy Cow and Pork Barrel BBQ.
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The Sushi Bar
2312 Mt Vernon AveExcellent sushi place, no kids allowed inside though but may be seated on the outside tables. Good selection of saki's and a nice happy hour. Owned by the same folk who run Holy Cow and Pork Barrel BBQ.
Order your BBQ, and sides and eat at the many tables inside or out. Or sit at the bar and meet some locals at the communal table. Award winning sauces, good values.
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Pork Barrel BBQ
2312 Mt Vernon AveOrder your BBQ, and sides and eat at the many tables inside or out. Or sit at the bar and meet some locals at the communal table. Award winning sauces, good values.
Essentials
Limited selection, but good produce and reasonable prices have made Aldi a top grocery store. Only about 4 block walk.Hours are 8 AM - 9 PM daily.
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ALDI
4602 Kenmore AveLimited selection, but good produce and reasonable prices have made Aldi a top grocery store. Only about 4 block walk.Hours are 8 AM - 9 PM daily.
24-7 drugstore. Need I say more! Across the parking lot is Aldi grocery store.
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CVS
162 Fleet St24-7 drugstore. Need I say more! Across the parking lot is Aldi grocery store.
We prefer CVS, but if you are a Walgreens fan, it is a tad closer and across the street from Junction Bakery
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Walgreens
615 King StWe prefer CVS, but if you are a Walgreens fan, it is a tad closer and across the street from Junction Bakery
Wonderful boutique wine store owned by and connected to Evening Star restaurant. Joe is wonderful and will steer you to fabulous wines for every budget. They have free wine tastings Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon. Drink the wine with dinner for a paltry $10 corking fee. http://planetwineshop.com
Planet Wine
2004 Mt Vernon AveWonderful boutique wine store owned by and connected to Evening Star restaurant. Joe is wonderful and will steer you to fabulous wines for every budget. They have free wine tastings Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon. Drink the wine with dinner for a paltry $10 corking fee. http://planetwineshop.com
7-Eleven
2305 Huntington Ave7-Eleven, need I say more?
Getting Around
There are several places in Del Ray to pick up a bike. Drop it off at any other bike stand. $2 for under 30 minutes. $8 for 24 hours. Check out the details at http://www.capitalbikeshare.com Check out more about bike routes in Alexandria at https://www.alexandriava.gov/Bicycling
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Capital Bikeshare Station
There are several places in Del Ray to pick up a bike. Drop it off at any other bike stand. $2 for under 30 minutes. $8 for 24 hours. Check out the details at http://www.capitalbikeshare.com Check out more about bike routes in Alexandria at https://www.alexandriava.gov/Bicycling
Only 10 minute walk. We provide metro cards you can use if needed. You fill it with the money you will need during your visit.
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Braddock Road Metro Station
Only 10 minute walk. We provide metro cards you can use if needed. You fill it with the money you will need during your visit.
Shopping
Kiskadee
2202 Mt Vernon AveUnique clothing, beautiful range of jewelry, shoes and gifts. Definitely a gem of a store!
Tops and accessories. Nothing in the store is over $25 and you can find some nice wraps, tunics and jewelry here.
Top It Off
1906 Mt Vernon AveTops and accessories. Nothing in the store is over $25 and you can find some nice wraps, tunics and jewelry here.
Buy unique handmade pottery by Renee Altman, who has worked in Del Ray for many decades. Right across from St. Elmos.
Clay Queen Pottery
2303 Mt Vernon AveBuy unique handmade pottery by Renee Altman, who has worked in Del Ray for many decades. Right across from St. Elmos.
In this large strip mall about a mile away you will find Target as well as Staples, Best Buy, Marshalls, Old Navy, Barnes and Noble and much more.
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Target
3101 Richmond HwyIn this large strip mall about a mile away you will find Target as well as Staples, Best Buy, Marshalls, Old Navy, Barnes and Noble and much more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky and fun, the beer taps are housed in old fridges. Try "The Arcadian" with Hendrick's gin, honey syrup,lemon and arcadia rosemary. https://eveningstarcafe.net/bar/bar.html
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Majestic Lounge
2000 Mt Vernon AveFunky and fun, the beer taps are housed in old fridges. Try "The Arcadian" with Hendrick's gin, honey syrup,lemon and arcadia rosemary. https://eveningstarcafe.net/bar/bar.html
Its also a restaurant, but has a cool vibe with decent wine and cocktails and a small but intimate outdoor patio. Asian inspired food. http://www.kaizentavern.com
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Kaizen Tavern
1909 Mt Vernon AveIts also a restaurant, but has a cool vibe with decent wine and cocktails and a small but intimate outdoor patio. Asian inspired food. http://www.kaizentavern.com
Always a great show on at the Birchmere, rock, jazz, folk. Check out www.birchmere.com
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The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveAlways a great show on at the Birchmere, rock, jazz, folk. Check out www.birchmere.com
Everything Else
United States Postal Service
1908 Mt Vernon AveWe have our own little post office. Cool!
Sightseeing
Take a water taxi over to the Nationals ball park, Georgetown waterfront, or National Harbor. Or there are many other sightseeing opportunities available. Check out their website or visit them at the Old Town harbor. https://www.potomacriverboatco.com
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Potomac Riverboat Co
3 Cameron StTake a water taxi over to the Nationals ball park, Georgetown waterfront, or National Harbor. Or there are many other sightseeing opportunities available. Check out their website or visit them at the Old Town harbor. https://www.potomacriverboatco.com