Alexandria’s best local businesses
The 432 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Sep 18
What changed this month
- Sep 18✓ Sweet Fire Donna's re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Bellacara re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Gossypia re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Breakfast Brothers re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18– Folklore Grove retired from the list
- Sep 17– Old San Juan Bakery retired from the list
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432 businesses across 15 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
- 13Parks & Outdoors
- 14Services
- 15Pets
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More spots
Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.
Classic, community retail complex with a supermarket & restaurants, plus health & personal services.
Bright, spacious enclosed mall with 160 stores, including many high-end brands, plus a food court.
Georgetown Park
OtherLarge indoor shopping mall featuring high-end & discount national retailers, plus a bowling alley.
This outdoor shopping mall with a water fountain offers a variety of stores & casual dining options.
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Meow Maison
CafesMeow Maison is a French-inspired cat café where adoptable kitties roam and you can sip something warm while your shoulders unclench. Book a…
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