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    Emmy Squared Pizza - Old Town

    3.9 (438 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Burgers, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    EMMY SQUARED PIZZA - OLD TOWN ATMOSPHERE

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    Ashley G.

    My friend and I came for the gluten-free pizza because she has a gluten sensitivity. We were both extremely impressed with the crunchy texture and taste of the gluten-free crust. Would definitely come again!

    Meatsiah Pizza with fresh basil and Calabrian chilies

    Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 10/10- Set outside and enjoyed the weather and music from local musician I definitely recommend Emmy Squared Old town Alexandria location I had the meatsiah (sixer) added fresh basil and Calabrian chilies

    MVP Pizza w| side of Ranch
    Tre B.

    Emmy Squared is one of my absolute staples, and this location never disappoints. Every time I come here, it's a solid experience from start to finish. I ordered the MVP pizza with ranch on the side (a must), and it was everything I expected, perfectly crispy edges, flavorful sauce, and well-balanced toppings. Comfort food done right. I sat at the bar and was served by Troy, who truly elevated the experience. He's knowledgeable, approachable, and full of great recommendations-especially helpful when you're undecided. You can tell he knows the menu and genuinely enjoys making sure guests have a great time. Great food, great service, and a consistent go-to spot on the Alexandria waterfront. I'll definitely keep coming back.

    Joe H.

    We got excited about the Detroit style pizza while visiting Alexandria. While it was pretty cold outside, we wanted to sit outside for the atmosphere on King st. We went inside to ask for a table outside and the older gentleman( we were told later it was the bartender) tried to deter us from sitting outside. Saying they were understaffed and he couldn't guarantee good service. This was a first. Inside wasn't busy. We opted to "take our chances". The server eventually came out and took our order. The same guy(bartender) brought our pizza out and didn't ask if we needed anything else. We did. I had to go inside to order a couple drinks. Pizza was pretty good. Wished it was a little hotter. Maybe sat under a heater lamp before coming out to us. Overall, a decent experience. Wished the customer service at the beginning was better. But we would come back.

    Hot chicken sandwich protein
    Cecy G.

    The place was cute. The fries were good, and the service was decent, but that's about it. The hot chicken sandwich was heavily breaded and tasted like the oil hadn't been changed in a while. The pizza was so-so.

    Sweater Weather mocktail
    Melissa H.

    Although I'm not typically into chain restaurants or those in high-tourist areas, I give Emmy Squared a break on both fronts because the food is really delicious. We've ordered takeout, eaten in the dining room, and sat at the bar. Personally, I prefer the bar seating. Service is always good and efficient, regardless of where you sit, and the flavors will surprise and delight you. I'm a fan of their pizza--it doesn't taste like overly processed chemicals and strikes the right flavor balance (and I always have leftovers!). My spouse and I recently came here the night before an early 5-mile run, and I tried the Caesar salad for the first time. Amazing! I love an authentic Caesar recipe (anchovies, raw eggs, and all), but I'm not a big fan of croutons. The beautiful thing about this salad is that there are no chunky croutons. Instead, there are little crunchy bits mixed into the salad itself. So smart and delicious. A caution when sitting in the main dining area: it's not terribly big, there's very little sound proofing, and you'll likely be rubbing elbows with the table next to yours with only a thin partition between you. You can hear everything they're saying and it'll distract from what your dinner mates are saying. Hence, my recommendation that you order takeout or sit at the bar. Another caution: The spicy stuff is delicious but actually REALLY spicy, so if you have low tolerance, maybe skip those options.

    Big Hawaiian
    Joe D.

    Emmy's was recommended to me by a coworker. It was excellent. First, the ambiance of Alexandria is truly special. Nestled a block from the waterfront, Emmys is in a great location around the hustle and bustle of Old Town King street. The pizza is outstanding. Gluten free folks can rejoice as the gluten free crust option is a delicious alternative. Oftentimes, gluten free crust will change the entire dish. As Emmys specializes in square Detroit style, I was expecting the gluten free pie to just be a round alternative. It was not. It was exactly like their bread and butter just with a slightly thinner crust than the regular pizzas. I ordered the Big Ang. This pizza came topped with banana peppers, dollops of ricotta cheese, Italian sausage and a scrumptious vodka sauce. It was perfect. I ordered the regular size as there is also a large option. The regular may not look that big in the photo, but it is more than enough for one person. I found myself slowing down after 4 of the 6 squares. My friend ordered the Big Hawaiian. He enjoyed it! With the regular crust being much thicker, he only ate half of his pizza and took the rest home. For an appetizer, we ordered the chicken crunchers in the pineapple sauce. These were good and tasted somewhat like an Orange Chicken sauce. I am not sure how they are about refills as I ordered an unsweet tea and my friend ordered a coke. The coke came in the glass bottle so it seems to be a one and done kind've deal for drinks. The atmosphere was bustling. They have a small bar with a TV that was showing college football. It was a fun atmosphere.

    Nicole F.

    I have yet to have a slice here that wasn't delicious! Super quality meats, sauces, cheeses, and dough! Seriously - the dough is so soft with crispy edges! Even the gluten free pizzas are amazing! The gluten free options have a thinner dough, but they're still high quality and I couldn't taste any different to the regular one. I've only tried their delivery and their service is fantastic! The pizzas were still warm and ready to eat by the time they arrived. I can't wait to sit down at their restaurant and try their pizzas right after they pop out of the oven! I don't have much else to say other than you've got to give these folks a try!

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    N.J. R.

    First time having Detroit styled pizza. This was pretty good. Definitely recommend to anyone in Old Towne. The service was good and server attentive.

    Roni Supreme
    Doug B.

    Still a 5* review...but...I love a good tomato on my burger. They don't have any in the restaurant. Also, ask for the lettuce on the side. The burger basically cooks it (it is under the burger in the stack) before you get it. It looks sad. Problem solved though when I ask for more lettuce and to have it on the side. The burger is excellent otherwise. Still love the Detroit style pizza. Also the waffle fries!! Outdoor seating is marvelous while the weather still holds. Definitely try the pizza! Also the burger.

    Jenny M.

    It was recommended by a friend, they said that the Hawaiian pizza here is good and no joke it was! I know very selective who likes pineapple on their pizza and it has been awhile since the last time I had it and so thankful that this place gives justice with the Hawaiian pizza that am craving. The time we went they don't have an AC so that's hard fight with your sweat glands but the service was for sure on the spot and fast. The place was packed when we visit just got lucky that there's still availability at the bar area. They have an alfresco and indoor dine in. For parking, it will be street parking and you need to walk to the restaurant. It's around the corner where the closed road is so it will not be hard to find.

    Window seating
    Kasi M.

    Had a really great first experience here today. Came in around 11:30am for lunch with a friend and my kiddos. Service was fast and friendly and the restaurant was cute and felt intimate. Several booths and a few tables with a decent size bar. Bathrooms could use some updating but was clean. The pizza was amazing. Nice deep dish, crispy and gooey pizza. I had the two slices of cheese with a Cesar salad. Both were fantastic and fresh. My little one had pizza sticks which were cheese breadsticks with marinara and a side of pineapple but she could have gotten fries. She devoured it and it came first which was nice since the kiddos are always ready to eat as soon as they sit down. Ha! My friend had a gluten free pie with several toppings and she said it was the best gluten free pizzas she's ever had! This is really saying something. Prices were good and for the 3 of us it was about $60 which is good for the times. Will likely return.

    Médium vodka sauce pizza - banana peppers, olives & sausage.
    Lance B.

    Not from the area, TX native & this place is awesome! Lovely service & good atmosphere! Highly recommend the Woodward ave. & I'm Big In Japan cocktails. Food came quickly (was delicious) & staff is friendly.

    Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

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    Emmys squared pizza is my go to! I want to thank our server, Danae, from great recommendations to great service!

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    King’s Ransom

    King’s Ransom

    4.3
    (130 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    The service was great as usual and the drinks were great. I had two of them which were the Modena…read moreSpritz and the Toki Highball. Both were excellent! The atmosphere was bar appropriate with minimal noise, so I didn't need to raise my voice at all since I was in the tabled area in the back. Would I go back? Yes, absolutely.

    My friend and I were looking for a quick bar to slip into around 10-11 PM and stumbled across this…read morespot. It's not too far from the waterfront, so it made for a nice walk after gelato. At first, you'll see what looks like just a pizza shop -- but if you head in and either use the side door or walk through and climb a set of stairs, you'll find the speakeasy upstairs. Very cool vibe: dark, cozy, and date-night ready. Drinks: 4/5 I ordered their take on an Old Fashioned, and it was definitely the highlight of the night but sweeter than I would have liked. They served it over a stamped solid block of ice (a small detail I ). My friend was abstaining from alcohol that night and asked for a non-alcoholic cocktail. To our surprise, they didn't just hand her a lemonade like most places -- they actually made her a crafted virgin drink, which she loved. Food: 3/5 We ordered fries and a slice of pepperoni pizza. The fries turned out to be waffle fries (not mentioned on the menu) and were overly crispy, so not really our favorite. The pizza was fine -- clearly sourced from the shop downstairs -- but it leaned oily and didn't really wow us. Service: 5/5 Pretty standard -- nothing over the top, but not neglectful either. Drinks came out reasonably fast, food followed, and we were checked on enough without it feeling pushy. Vibes: 4/5 The speakeasy itself is definitely the selling point. Dark, intimate, and stylish -- you feel like you've found a little hidden spot. All in all, the cocktails are the reason to come, especially if you're into whiskey. The food was forgettable, but it's convenient that you can order pizza upstairs. We spent about $30-40 for drinks and snacks, which isn't shocking for Old Town. Would I go back? Maybe if I was already in the area, but for a dedicated whiskey night, I'd probably head somewhere else.

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    The People's Drug

    3.9
    (394 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    It was a beautiful day, and we decided to check out a new spot for drinks and bites while soaking…read moreup some sun. We headed over to the People's Drug, where we found a cozy cafe table outside. We kicked off happy hour with some refreshing cocktails, the Bubble Buck and Gindependence Collin's, both were fantastic and refreshing. To snack on, we ordered again from the Happy Hour Specials and tried the HH Wings and Truffle Fries. No complaints, good service, drinks, tasty bites and a sunny spot made for a perfect afternoon.

    AMAZING impromptu date night find!…read more Happy Hour until 7pm with $10 cocktails and small bites ranging from $6-$8. Great indoor and outdoor seating Service was a bit slow but the staff were really friendly. I would recommend knowing what you want to eat upfront so that you can put in that order with your drinks. Happy Hour Drinks: Bubble Buck-Excellent balance of liquor, sweetness, and bitterness. Excellent drink Gindependence Collins- Perfect summer drink, recommended for anyone who doesn't want to drink heavy liquor and those monitoring their sugar intake. Excellent drink Rosie's Negroni- Perfect twist on a Negroni. Excellent drink Needless to say, all of the drinks were perfect. Happy Hour Bites Truffle Fries- this was SO good! Crispy, fresh, and bursting with truffle oil flavor. Crispy chicken wings- I'm not a wet wings lover but this sauce was undeniably delicious and the wings were beautifully prepared. Overall we loved this place and look forward to returning.

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    Chicken skins--spicy!!
    Chicken skins--spicy!!
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    The Light Horse

    The Light Horse

    3.8
    (444 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    We randomly stopped by here and had a great time!…read more 1. Bar: full bar, decent drinks, very small portion for mixed drinks. if you are thirsty, stick with beer or wine. 2. Long bar and a few tall tables. Not too busy, rather quiet for a bar 3. Clean, comfortable bar, well lit and not-sticky, which is very important! All in all, a nice place.

    How did I not find this place sooner?! From brunch to dinner, the Light Horse does everything in a…read moreperfectly cozy neighborhood way. In one week, I came here three times because it's really just THAT good. On my first visit, a friend and I sat at the bar and enjoyed specialty cocktails and dinner. On my second trip for weekend brunch, two couples enjoyed cocktails, baked brie with pecans and cranberries, and delicious breakfast favorites. And on the most recent visit, my girlfriends and I checked out the upstairs, which is huge and warm, perfect for enjoying truffle-fry appetizers and dinner. Did I mention that the service here is great? Between Cassie, who's literally working both upstairs and downstairs, to Justin who's single-handedly juggling the brunch crowd as host, bartender, and server, everyone is working their tushies off. Can't say enough good things about this place. Oh, and military discount Mondays?? Say no more. Apparently, they also host karaoke nights, so I'll definitely be a regular going into 2026.

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    The burger n Sweet Potato Fries
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