This Barnes & Noble Cafe/Starbucks is located at the NOVA campus inside of the bookstore. It's…read morereally convenient for the students and staff to have a place to go grab some coffee from. They have some options from the regular Starbucks menu but can be somewhat limited. For example, they don't have any of the Starbucks refreshers which is one of my favorite drinks to get, especially during the Spring/Summer months. They do offer some of the food items from the regular Starbucks menu like cheese danishes and lemon pound cake. The service is just ok. It's usually hit or miss since every time I've gone I've been helped by someone new. They have seating inside and outside of the cafe if you want to enjoy your drink there. Overall, I will continue to go back when I'm on campus.

Wow--what an amazing bookstore! You can immediately tell that the owner put a great deal of thought…read moreinto the layout and overall experience. The flow of the shop is seamless and inviting from the moment you walk in. As you enter, you're greeted by a stunning chandelier and a round book table that sets the tone for the space. To the left, the store transitions effortlessly from the children's section into middle-grade books and then into young adult selections. To the right, you'll find sci-fi, followed by romance, and then general fiction--all thoughtfully arranged and easy to navigate. Toward the back of the shop is the non-fiction section, which features a beautiful floral wall paired with elegant seating, creating the perfect spot to pause and browse. The entire space feels intentional, cozy, and visually inspiring. I would describe this bookstore as a whimsical oasis--truly a hidden gem in the heart of historic Occoquan and a lovely place to spend time exploring.

We swung by with a few ladies of our Bookclub. It's a very cute small book store. They offer some…read moreof the newest books as well as a children's book section. It definitely feels cozy. It's a soft opening with their ribbon cutting coming soon. Will definitely be back!

4/25/21 This store has many things, but none of what I…read morewant. While looking around the idea of a large bowel with handle on it came to mind. Some like my wife has, but the bowel would need to be something I like. I did not find this in Five Below. Oh well, Maybe next time. The store was nicely organized and had polite staff members. Always a good combination.

I haven't been in this store I awhile and it sure has gone down hill. Items are in the wrong…read morebaskets and since nothing's marked, it's impossible to know the price of the items. The Manassas one is way more organized!

A great place for house decors, household items like curtains and bedding. They aren't my favorite…read moreplace for clothes because they tend to be a bit expensive for my taste. Great beddings, kitchen appliances. Service was great and friendly.

This location has a good selection of all things for the home compared to their sister store Home…read moreSense. The store is also organized I might add. It makes the shopping experience enjoyable and stress free. I was able to find quite a haul of home items my last visit. Prices are reasonable and customer service was great. Will be coming back!

4/25/21 Back in the day when I walked into a Hallmark store,…read more96 percent of the store was nothing but greeting cards. Walking into the store today, I saw most of the store has moved on from just cards to shirts, bags, church merchandise, picture frames and my personal favorite, Chiseled/designer glass. This caught my eye, but I did enjoy the 3D Harry Potter card. I will be on the look out for a Mother's Day gift. I still have some time. Oh, I met another guy who remembers when Hallmark was just greeting cards. The father said " Now Hallmark attracts girl with Tic Tock and other stuff." .

Another fairly new store in the Virginia Gateway retail complex - a very nice and expansive card…read morestore. Stocked up on cards for several upcoming birthdays plus Mother's Day. I was surprised to see so many shoppers in here - enough that they had three cashiers working the registers at the same time. Nice shop!

It's a cute gift shop but the name is misleading as I saw nothing that was vintage. But it is a…read morenice shop with a small selection of boutique clothing, purses, jewelry, local popcorn and nuts and pickles. Home decor, soaps, teas, barware, kitchen towels, insulated cups, seasonal items, perfume.....etc. It's a cute shop.

Recently opened in Old Town Manassas…read more A great collection of vintage goods. They also offer several services such as painting your furniture, upholstery and paint classes. A boutique shop that retails Chalk + Clay Mineral Based Paints (American Paint Company and Faux Real Mineral Paint Company), painted vintage furniture, home accessories as well as clothing and accessories.

One of our favorite stores! Love their candles and soaps. We have also bought many gifts for…read morefriends and family here.

Picked some cute one-of-kind Christmas gifts at this great store in downtown Manassas. Items are…read morealways changing and there is always something new and fresh.

Stopped in to check out Big Planet Comics on 2026 Free Comic Book Day. Never been to this comic…read morebook store before. Lots of customers - which is a good sign. As others have noted - this is a pretty small store. It might be the smallest comic book store I've seen in the area. But - small is not necessarily a negative. They have a good selection of comics. They also have a small selection of D&D books and dice. After perusing the store - I did not find anything I wanted, but I'll have to drag a couple of my nerdy comic book friends over to check the place out and get their take on the place. #BigPlanetComics

It's not the biggest comic book store, but they have many of the new releases and post regularly on…read moretheir site new comics they are getting in, which is great if you are looking for something specific. Good prices, interesting titles (I bought a children's book called Bea Wolf - yes it is a children's version of Beowulf where gold is replaced by candy ... and no, I don't have kids ... but how could I pass that up?!? It was good by the way ), and helpful staff make this is a great neighborhood staple!