Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
This is the main coffee shop in the neighborhood.
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St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon AveThis is the main coffee shop in the neighborhood.
This is the first stop in the morning for many Del Rayers. Outstanding bagels, creamsheese, and sandwiches. Order online for pickup or in-person. You can enjoy your bagels outside at one of the picnic tables lining the alley.
Bagel Uprising
2307A Mount Vernon AvenueThis is the first stop in the morning for many Del Rayers. Outstanding bagels, creamsheese, and sandwiches. Order online for pickup or in-person. You can enjoy your bagels outside at one of the picnic tables lining the alley.
Authentic Wisconsin Custard also offers “Just Fine Doughnuts”
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The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon AveAuthentic Wisconsin Custard also offers “Just Fine Doughnuts”
Best restaurant in the neighborhood. Call ahead for reservations and it's very popular.
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Del Ray Café
205 E Howell AveBest restaurant in the neighborhood. Call ahead for reservations and it's very popular.
Kaizen Tavern
1909 Mt Vernon AveExcellent sushi and hang out spot on the Avenue.
Authentic Mexican "Cal/Mex" cuisine. Best margaritas in the area. Small restaurant so arrive early.
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Taqueria el Poblano
2401 Columbia PikeAuthentic Mexican "Cal/Mex" cuisine. Best margaritas in the area. Small restaurant so arrive early.
Great pizza spot right around the corner from our house. The restaurant reopened after a 2023 renovation. Much more space inside and a charming bar to hang out. The menu has also been updated.
Piece Out Del Ray
2419 Mount Vernon AvenueGreat pizza spot right around the corner from our house. The restaurant reopened after a 2023 renovation. Much more space inside and a charming bar to hang out. The menu has also been updated.
Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveOld Town Alexandria Waterfront
1 Prince StGood anytime.
Northside 10
10 E Glebe RdDrinks & Nightlife
Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon AveGreat destination wine and cheese shop
Pork Barrel BBQ
2312 Mt Vernon AveGreat BBQ and Beer
Del Ray Pizzeria
2218 Mt Vernon AveThe Front Porch
2006 Mt Vernon AveThe Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveLots of great acts come to town here
Hops N Shine
3410 Mt Vernon AveOutdoor beer garden
Essentials
ALDI
4602 Kenmore AveGiant Food
2501 9th Rd SLet's Meat On the Avenue LLC
2403 Mt Vernon AveLocal organic butcher provides best meats from Virginia and beyond.
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