Nearly every time I buy a gift from Covet, it's fun to buy and the person I'm shopping for LOVES…read morethe gift. Key chains, kitchen towels, GREETING CARDS, bumper stickers, socks, earrings, notebooks, etc. And the jewelry, Christmas ornaments and artwork I've bought for myself is gorgeous and unusual, made by individual artisans, attracting compliments.

Why did it take me so long to stop in? What a delightful shop. I was in the neighborhood and…read morefinally visited. Go up the stairs and be prepared to be greeted with unique and thoughtful items. Love the sense of humor, the burning candle made the entire shop homey and welcoming. Prices are very reasonable and they even wrapped my items (beautifully, too, much better than I would have). Shop local! Will be on my regular rotation for gifts (including ones from me to me, the very best kind!)

Incredible consignment store!! My friend and I stopped in after lunch, and they've got some…read moreincredible pieces. Also, the staff were so helpful and friendly, particularly about what materials would hold up. Will definitely be a regular here.

Don't bother trying to consign here. Brought them about 40+ items from name brand stores, with some…read moreitems that still had tags, and they only wanted to take 5 pieces of clothing. I took everything back and just going to donate.

Lovely, high quality, unique selection. The staff is…read morepleasant, classy and always helpful. I return every time I pass through Arlington.

This is a great little shop in Lee Heights that offers high quality (though not outrageously…read morepriced) Women's fashion and accessories as well as adorable high end baby and toddler clothing. They also offer a great selection of unique gifts and other special items that you can't find at the countless big box stores that have taken over almost everywhere else here now. It's like visiting...Etsy...in person. If such a store existed of course. Obviously only a very very small, and very highly curated BIT of Etsy, but still...it's etsy-esque. In a good way. Well worth a visit. Especially for those "extra hard to shop for" and "already have everything" types. They're also great for the many miscellaneous gift needs that pop up throughout the year for coworkers and teachers and other people you might not know very well and whose gift options fall uncomfortably in between even the classiest target dollar bin options your best friends might love, and the fancier more expensive fare reserved for one's own children, close relatives, spouses... The "I don't really know what, but ideally something special and memorable and cool" gifts for all sorts of things like secret Santas, teacher appreciation, miscellaneous baby/bridal showers, office party exchanges, attempts to gain favor or acceptance from cringey or critical or perfectly lovely mother in laws...etc. This place is perfect for all of those and more. I've found awesome Christmas presents for my mother here two years in a row now, and many fun things for myself as well. Best boutique baby clothes section I've seen in the Arlington area, actually. Oh! And Scout bags galore!

Many thanks to Alan and Richard at Hybrid Pedals. I purchased an amazing E-motion NeoJumper…read moreelectric mountain bike from them 4 years ago and have nothing but joyful experiences with this beautiful bike. I recently returned for a week's visit in DC and left my ebike there for a tune-up. Richard gave it a complete overhaul, replaced brake pads, tires and updated the monitor screen. I was on a specific travel schedule so they made my repairs a priority and gave excellent service. I'm also impressed by the personable connection both over the phone and in person, making me feel welcome and listening to my questions. I'm assured to get many more years of pleasure out of this gorgeous bike and it's been one of the best investments I've made. Living in the mountains, I am able to go to up another 2000' elevation with electric assist, and at my age that would be amazingly challenging without the electric bike. Alan had a huge selection of quality bikes in different price ranges (including rentals) and I'm sure will be able to find you a commute or road bike that will suit your needs. Join the wave of the future! I have a few friends in DC who have given up their cars!

Its not easy to see from st and no real entrance dont come here waste of time. Needed to just get a…read moresimple tire replacement

What a community-focused spot! Walk inside and you'll see two rooms filled with fair-trade goods…read morefrom jewelry to clothes to cards. In one room is a small cafe that sells coffee and other drinks with a few tables. The chai latte I ordered was delicious! After I ordered, I browsed the store as I waited for my latte.

I visited Trade Roots' cafe with a friend specifically to try out their October special, "Monster…read moreIced Mocha." We visited around the same time as the Westover Farmers Market, so the inside was a bit packed. At one point, we noticed the line going nearly outside the door--although it is a small location, so at least it moved relatively quickly. My order came fairly quick for the amount of people. However, my friend's order had a longer wait time despite being the same drink with only the milk substituted. We eventually asked the staff if the order was still coming through--they were very sweet, apologized for the wait, and quickly prepared the order. Unsure if maybe the order got lost in the shuffle, or perhaps someone else accidentally grabbed it, but it was nice that they quickly resolved the issue once it became known to them. The drink was okay, which I was fine with because the main appeal was supposed to be the Halloween-themed design. I realized too late that my drink didn't come with the chocolate syrup drizzled on top that others' did, which was unfortunate. The cafe was beautifully decorated, and it's clear that there was a lot of thought and heart put into the design. The shop was also nice to check out, with a great collection of items with a nice mission and message behind each product. However, it is a bit tight to go through the aisles when it is busy. I hope to visit again during a less crowded time to check out other seasonal treats they may have in the future!

Needed a last minute tux rental and this seems like the spot to go!…read more The person assisting with the fittings was knowledgeable with lengths, knew their inventory, patient, and were so helpful with everything to make sure we got a suit we liked and that fit well. They were so nice too because we walked in around 7:40pm and they close at 8pm, but it was amazing full service. There were also two other men there already getting fitted, so it was so efficient. The tux rental was about $285. Would highly recommend coming here for a tux/suit if you have an event and need something last minute!

Easy experience renting a tux for ~$200!…read more This place has been around 80 years and is extremely efficient. You can be sized and put in your tux rental order in under 20 minutes. If you don't know your measurements, they will do it there for free if you rent through them or $20 if you need measurements and no rental. Returns are next business day, but if it's on a weekend then you can by Monday.

Cutest selection with the nicest employees! Loved browsing today and walked out with some cute…read moregifts and decor.

This is the best thing to happen to Arlington! The owner is so sweet and will take the time to…read moreintroduce herself and talk to you when you come in. Everything that you can buy in this shop is unique- every time I go in it seems there are new small business' products being offered. If you are looking for a nice gift at a medium price point, this is where you should go. I get excited to see what new treasures away each time I visit.

Traveling from out of town and needed a tubless tire fix. They all welcomed us in and immediately…read moreput us at ease with assurances they could fix our issue right away. They took the time to educate us on how to fill the tire and what to do to avoid problems in the future. They checked the bike quickly and addressed a few issues. I can not say enough about how we were treated and the excellent service they provided.

Unhelpful, apathetic. Really seemed like they didn't want to help. If you paid the premium for a…read moreTREK bicycle and expect premium service at their branded service locations, just skip it and go to Contes.