50 Best Cafes near Fort Belvoir

“I’ve visited this new Panera on post a few times now and have been quite impressed, despite some negative reviews I’ve seen. The staff is very courteous, and our food has consistently been excellent. Given that there are limited food options on Fort Belvoir, it’s understandable that this location can get busy during peak lunchtime hours, especially since it’s a new and popular spot. Order well in advance and utilize walk-in instead of the drive through if you suspect it will be busy. We also had our office lunch catered from here, and everything was prepared on time and to a high standard. Many thanks to the entire staff!“

“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.“

“👏👏👏 One of the Best Coffee spots in Arlington.“

“My husband and I found this little spot while out walking . We purchased coffee, bagels and decided to have a scone apiece. The owner and staff are so sweet and you can tell that they love what they do. It will be a regular spot for us to visit.“

“Tried for the first time and was blown away. So good.“

“Lil Cow Cafe Bistro, located in Rolling Valley Shopping Center in Burke, offers a cozy, farmhouse-like atmosphere with large windows that flood the cafe with sunlight. It serves fresh, high-quality food, especially sandwiches, with a diverse menu, friendly staff, and charming fall decorations. We loved the large logo in the center. The coffee, brewed with La Colombe beans, was excellent—robust and not watered down.

We were delighted to find perfect sandwiches this morning. You can choose your bread from Whole Wheat, Soft White, Wrap, Sourdough, or Ciabatta. We highly recommend:
1. Southwest Wrap, containing grilled chicken, avocado, spinach, tomatoes, onions, provolone cheese, and Chipotle Aioli. All ingredients were fresh, tasty, and the sauce complemented everything nicely.
2. Gourmet Bacon Chicken Cheesesteak sandwich, made with grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon, and cheese on an Italian Hoagie roll, and served with French fries. The ingredients were fresh, the sauce excellent, and the bread light and not dense, resulting in a satisfying sandwich.“

“Love this place! The staff is incredibly wonderful. Always so sweet and helpful. Always willing to answer questions, offer suggestions, and improvise when needed. Been multiple times and have always had a great experience. They also work their butts off keeping the orders cranking out. We have a gluten allergy and dairy allergy in our family so they are always helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating when we order. The space is adorable. You can feel the vibe that is a kind, loving, community space.“

“Cafe Right Angle is such a cool little spot! The vibe is super chill and the food totally hits the mark—fresh, tasty, and honestly so satisfying. I grabbed a sandwich and a smoothie, and both were awesome. The staff were really friendly and made everything feel easy and welcoming. Perfect for a quick bite or a laid-back hangout. Definitely gonna be coming back here!“

“The cafe mocha was delicious 😋“

“Absolutely splendid! They were extremely fast with getting the food out. I had a bacon egg and cheese on a bagel and it was extremely tasty. I also had the iced mocha and that was wonderful as well — some of the best coffee I’ve had in a very long time. They have really cute seating inside, but we sat outside because the weather was so nice. I’d highly recommend stopping by!“

“This Restaurant is Incredible ?. Great food and service ?. Perfection ?“

“I love the food here and the people who run it. The food is amazing! I am here at least once a week. There is such a variety on their menu and their daily specials are always great to try. Stop by if you're hungry, you will not be disappointed.“

“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.“

“Let's be clear. The bad reviews is because Karoline Leavitt ordered donuts from here on her birthday. That's it. That's really why they are leaving these reviews. This company is a small family & veteran owned business and the donuts are some of the best in town. Enjoy!“

“The atmosphere is beautiful, you can also watch the matches and enjoy watching, and in the evening, what an atmosphere and places to sit outside, you can enjoy the shisha, and there is also a food cart, you can enjoy here, and the service here is beautiful, they help you with anything, and I would like to thank Rabie, he helps us a lot, thank you Rabie“

“A very chic and dainty cafe! The owner is very welcoming, and kind! It’s easy to miss because it’s built right next to a commercial building. My husband and I came here after our doctors appointment. Unfortunately I couldn’t stay to have my breakfast there because the doctors called me back to their office— once I was able to eat the food, it was perfect! The tea I ordered was hot and strong. I ordered a breakfast burrito with tofu as my protein, hash browns and my husband ordered a breakfast burrito with turkey bacon as his protein. Deff worth every penny! I love a good mom’s and pops cafe that it welcome, calming and enjoyable! This is it!“

“First time visit and it was great! The food was fantastic (best French fries ever) and the staff was very nice and friendly. I will be back!“

“We 💖 everything. The empanadas are super #delicious and coffee ☕️ as well. It is worth it. #Gracias“

“Very friendly cake shop! Great variety, fair price, very tasty 😋 I ordered a cake for a birthday and it was ready on time and it came out very well! Delicious!“

“We just want to see the Occoquan old city area just had a close look at the elegance of this beautiful location and want to have a cup of coffee and any snacks, found this Bally whack shack cafe, awesome location went up to the coffee shop ordered some lattes also muffin, the service was excellent, very kind staff on counter, feeling an antique, atmosphere around, had coffee And snacks at outside really enjoying awesome beauty of nature from there . Amazing experience.“

“Underrated (yes I know it’s rated 5 stars) small business in the bottom of the hotel! Dog and parrot in the shop, plenty of couches and chess tables- just a great place to hang out! How to get there: go inside the hotel, take the elevator to LL, go left around the corner and keep going :)“

“So delish!!! Forgot to take any photos of our food except the bignets. But we ordered the biscuit & gravy, the breakfast sandwich with bacon, iced latte & a tea latte!
the bacon was super thick and delicious...of course the biscuits themselves were so so good. tea latte is a great option for those who don't want coffee, and the gravy is vegetarian & looks just like regular sausage gravy. 10/10 would recommend this place!!“

“First off this place has no business being so GREAT. I’m from nyc so I crave a bacon egg and cheese every now and then . Found this gem in the middle of nowhere. Thank god because it was delicious and the homefries were phenomenal! Had flavor unlike some places where it taste plain . Definitely recommend stopping by here . The owner was sweet and communicated well with how I wanted my sandwich done ✅ mind you my order was prepared good ,for it being placed over the phone“

“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!!!“

“I am someone who always stops by a Korean bakery in Annandale or Centerville every week to buy bread. Lami is the best, both in terms of taste and price. However, what is disappointing is that the bread variety is monotonous.
Some reviews say they are only friendly to Koreans, but from my experience as a regular customer, it's because their English isn't perfect and they don't know what to do. Don't misunderstand.“

“Stopped in JAWA on a lunch break and will definitely be back! Their vegetarian selection was large and the grilled veggie panini was SO good like truly best I’ve had. Great service great vibes lots of smiles in there and really affordable. Thank you JAWA! 🫶“

“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!“

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

“I recently visited Raki Cafe and was thoroughly impressed by the exceptional customer service. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and a friendly atmosphere. The staff were incredibly attentive and went out of their way to ensure that my experience was enjoyable.

The goat meat and other tibs(steak) is amazing. I recommend you to try it.

Daniel“

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

“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.“

“Great food, great staff, and Jose and Nikki are wonderful!“

“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.“

“This charming restaurant has a limited menu but they do everything deliciously well. Entered through an unimposing path between two buildings, you can either eat in a historic house or on the two level landscaped patio complete with a waterfall. The service is attentive but unrushed for a relaxing experience.“

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

“Best mocha ever.. we love going to the Swiss bakery for treats ❤️❤️“

“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.“

“Delicious food, Everything Good.“

“⚠️ This Panera is located within a hospital system and to avoid confusion, enter at the WOMEN'S HOSPITAL entrance ⚠️

Parking is free for the first 30 minutes in the parking garage.

This Panera location has limited seating but offers a full menu 24 hours a day.“

“I recently visited Tatte Bakery and Café for the first time ever and had a generally decent experience with their food. It had been a couple of years since I enjoyed a Croque Madame and it was a nice treat to have that French inspired food again. The baked goods were tasty and clearly the highlight, so foodwise, they’re doing well.

On the flip side, the drinks were not particularly impressive and definitely not their strong suit compared to the food and baked items.

One hiccup I ran into was that I ordered several bakery items for a to-go pickup and one item was missing from my bag even though I was charged for it. Since it was pretty busy at around 10:30 AM and there wasn't much signage to guide where to pick up orders, it was a bit confusing. I asked one staff member who was prepping food for directions and he just vaguely pointed. Thankfully, a waiter overheard and actually showed me exactly where to go to pick up my to-go order.

Overall Tate’s Bakery has good food and baked goods, but could improve on signage and the pickup process. The experience was decent, just a bit disorganized during busy times.“

“I work in the building and these ladies are incredible. They manage everything from personal orders, catering, to delivery, etc. Even more they are always on time and deliver a perfect quality product. This is so important as I work with physicians, nurses, executives, etc. and they always request Java Works. Great job and I hope yall get more MONAAAYYYY for the hard work.“

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

“Celebrating my wife’s birthday!“

“The Park Ave. Cafe is a highlight of the "food scene" at the hospital. The Southside Cafeteria is terrible, bland, understocked, and overpriced. The Panera is sort of a Panera Lite. But even without those to compare it to, the Cafe is inexpensive, friendly, with healthy-sized portions, and a good selection. Wander back to the Old Building and check it out.“

“Lydia and Helen are up early to make sure people can begin their day with great coffee and kind smiles! I so appreciate their hospitality and expertise. Lydia is an excellent barista.Very convenient for those staying at any of the several hotels in the area, this shop is located in the lobby of Renaissance. They have several sandwiches, pastries and snacks available as well as hot and cold beverages. They have indoor or outdoor seating, or you can take to go. Remember to ask for a mug if you are enjoying your order in their restaurant or in the beautiful lobby of the hotel…one less cup to the landfill.Update: I went by a bit earlier today and the commuter crowd was lined up. Helen was handling the barista counter and got everyone their orders quickly, with that wonderful smile and the quality perfect, as expected!“

“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.“

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

“Held my Monday meet up for my campaign for State Senate here this morning Such a beautiful venue adorned with sunflowers hanging from the ceiling! Their Nitro Cold Brew is great! Even the pup tried to take a sip ☺️ Visit www.Sophia4VA.com for our next coffee gathering!“