33 Best Cafes in Alexandria

“This was a fabulous find. Being the Southern inspired menu, we opted for the fried green tomato appetizer, panko breaded deviled eggs were an unexpected and unusual offering that was phenomenally delicious. We also enjoyed their cajun pasta to round out the meal. We had courteous service from staff that were friendly, responsive and informative and efficient and fun. Very reasonable priced for quality and quantity of food. Highly recommend.“

“The cafe mocha was delicious 😋“

“I sauntered into this little corner coffee shop today and loved the cozy, living-room vibes I walked into! Lots of rustic and homey elements that make me wish I had brought my laptop in so I could work from here all day. I got a vanilla latte and it was delicious and not too sweet. I also got a ham, egg, and cheese croissant. The croissant was fresh and buttery! Simple flavors, which is exactly how I like my breakfast. The staff was very friendly and were chatting with many of the people who seemed to be frequent returners. That’s always a good sign! I’d recommend visiting this coffee shop, if you’re ever in the King Street area.“

“By far the best coffee you will ever have. Great atmosphere at both locations. Wonderful fresh coffee beans to purchase. Pastries and baked good galore. Stop by. You'll be glad you did.“

“Take my advice and try EVERYTHING on the menu. My highlights: the bulgogi and bibimbap, shrimp basket, chicken fingers, chipotle wrap, woodstock dream, anything off their breakfast menu, caesar salad from the food bar and don't forget they have happy hour during the week (2-3pm) for specialty coffees!! All the ingredients are fresh and delicious, great environment for big groups, outdoor seating with a beautiful view of the Potomac, and very friendly staff. It's always poppin' around noon FYI.“

“I'm at a loss for words! I only discovered this place thanks to my fiancé. He raves about it every day but never brings anything home. So, I decided to tag along with him on his way to work.

All I can say is OMG! The portion sizes are just right, and I'm gradually making my way through the entire menu. Everything I've tried has been delicious, and the best part is that it's incredibly affordable! Customer Service is 10/10 everyone is nice and friendly!“

“This restaurant has such a calm and peaceful atmosphere it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. Everything we tried exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food in a soothing, enjoyable setting.“

“For starters I am glad we have a local sandwich shop in the Huntington area. I had the chicken salad sandwich and I will say I've had better. A pro to this sandwich is that it tasted fresh. A con was that there was not too much flavor to it- maybe it was missing a tad bit of salt. You can taste the mayonnaise too much in this sandwich. The establishment is very clean so that was a plus. I will definitely be by again since you can never go wrong with a sandwich for lunch. Hoping they can add some secret sauce to these sandwiches to make it tastier and provide some uniqueness to their sandwiches.“

“Any rating below a 5 is an outright joke. Best biscuit and gravy I’ve had by a mile. The biscuit and bacon sandwich is beyond amazing. I saw a review saying the bacon is to thick, are you nuts???? Keep that opinion to yourself because the thickens is perfect!!! Who sees thick bacon and says it’s too much? Weirdos that’s who.10 stars minimum“

“On "Oyster Mondays" (from 4pm-close), there are specials on oysters: $1/oyster on a half shell, $16 fried oyster basket comes w/herbed fries, $16 oyster po' boy w/herbed fries. Also, M-F happy hour deals on drinks and half-price appetizers. We enjoyed excellent service from Janine (who is invaluably bilingual). The oysters were fresh, clean, sweet and briny. We have been to oyster specials at other restaurants and find that the quality at Wegmans Pub is always good. Outside happy hour or on the regular menu, the food is tasty and comprised of quality ingredients.“

“We ate there and everything was delicious. Tried new foods too. The kids even loved theirs“

“I enjoyed the food and coffee, I bought me a detox pack of juices to get my detox started. Everything about this place is customer service friendly and great prices and quality food. Every time I visit this part of Virginia I have my go to spot zen press does the body good!!!“

“We're visiting and I found the best coffee and hot chocolate for my kids! delicious!“

“Thank you Panera, my dinner was: free Pick 2 meal and a free large drink. 😋 <3 👍“

“Absolutely the best food and service in old town !! Amazing chili and cornbread!! I would recommend this for great prices and excellent food !!“

“Love the venue and food but it has without question the most idiotic restroom access I’ve ever seen. A code to enter but the code is displayed on the door! Since access is guaranteed why not just get rid of the buttons that serve no purpose but to annoy the customer. Secondly there is not a visual indication that someone is in the bathroom unless you actually enter the code. Users are constantly having to shout “I’m in here!” Remove the entry code buttons and have a simple red/green occupied or not display when the user locks the door. Who could even think of installing a system like this. It defies logic.“

“Love the Springfield location. It’s cozy and the crepes are to die for, so are the fresh cookies. You cannot go wrong with any choice off of the menu.“

“I like this location best. There's always plenty of parking and they have good customer service. The food is always delicious. 👌 😋“

“This is one of my favorite bakery’s for sweet bread! I can’t stress enough at the fact that if you love Mexican conchas not every place makes them the same! I’ve trained different bakeries and this is my Number one for conchas! The softness and right amount of sugar and it doesn’t have the yeast, baking powder taste to it like in other places. So if you are looking for conchas they make them fresh every day, they are done by 1pm BUT they are so popular so they are gone by 6pm! So check your time! I’ve been coming here for a month now and every time I come they aren’t finished being made yet or they are gone already haha. Let me tell you the waiting game is sooooo worth my drive for it! Come get your conchas! They have other pastries and other kinds of pan dulce (sweet bread). Finally got my bag today so I can go enjoy a piece with my coffee ❤️“

“Panera Bread is always a great place to stop for a fresh, delicious meal. The food is consistently fresh, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. I especially love their salads and the avocado bread,tasty every time. A wonderful spot for a quick meal or a relaxing break!“

“My waitress Ms. Zafirah was great! She was friendly, courteous and helpful. My good however was a problem. I’m 37 weeks prego. I ordered the trifecta with a pancake. Had to send it back 3 times in order to get hot food. Was not happy about the kitchen service but my waitress was nice.“

“I've eaten here twice before and the service was fast, prices were reasonable, and the food was excellent! We came today at 1:40pm for pancakes and bacon but when we arrived the Open sign was turned off and the ladies told me they had already put everything away and were about to shutdown, which I found ridiculous! It looked like they'd had everything put away for quite some time since they were actively cleaning at that time. If you ask me, a restaurant should take orders until closing time, but perhaps that's just me...“

“This Panera location is awesome! I’m a sip club member and enjoy starting my morning with the employee’s, Sarah always is smiling and is so sweet. The second Sarah is also very kind, and lastly Aleah always has a great attitude! Thanks so much Panera keep up the good work!“

“The seasonal coffees are the best :)“

“Church of The Messiah had it’s Holiday Brunch on yesterday and everything was absolutely wonderful. The welcoming environment, the food and all of the fixings. I love going to an establishment and I’m eating on wonderful china,flatware,and glassware. The owner/operator showed love and attention to every detail. I will return.“

“Amazing experience! Large portions.“

“For a little café, it delivers so much! Family run, minority business. Sandwiches cold and hot are really good. Also serves coffee/ tea, drinks, candy, baked goods. Make sure you ask for TWO eggs on breakfast sandwiches since they usually only use one egg. In NY, all breakfast sandwiches standardly are made with two eggs. I'm sure the shop pays high rent and taxes and happy to support a local business in the Inova hospital location.“

“We relocated outside the continental states and missed the French breakfast and tasty 😋 desserts 👍🏼👍🏼“

“A little on the pricey side but we’ll worth it!“

“Cute casual pizza spot. Nothing fancy, but friendly service and solid food. Calamari was solid, if not remarkable. Diavala pizza was very nice, though I was hoping it'd be spicier. Bella pizza was top notch. Canolis were good, but would've been better with chocolate chips, and the tiramisu was really good, ladyfingers were delicious and soaked. Would definitely recommend“

“First Watch did not disappoint. We’d been meaning to come for a while and when we finally did, it was everything we were expecting. The food and drinks were amazing so was the service. The atmosphere was great for brunch and the restaurant itself was really clean. I’d recommend it to anyone that enjoys good food.“