If you are in Dahlgren, Food Lion and Walmart are your two options for grocery shopping. I like stopping at this Food Lion if I am leaving the navy base from A gate, because it's so close! They pretty much have everything I need for a quick run. I would recommend getting your produce here because I found it to be way fresher. They have a large beer/wine selection, and the regular snacks/food items you would find at any other grocery store.
There is always some kind of sale/deal going on, which you can get if you sign for the MVP Food Lion store card (just a rewards card-not a credit/debit card). The blue kiosk (it looks like an ATM machine) right at the front entrance makes it really simple to sign up. It also lets you check what deals are going on at the moment.
Full disclosure- I've been here during the day, at around 4pm, and what I thought would be a quick run, turned into a 20 minute wait time in line. It felt like FOREVER, especially if you have other appointments to make. However, most of the time, I just walk in, grab my groceries, and walk out. If you absolutely hate lines, I would go at 8-9pm. Whenever I go that late service is always quick because no one else is there!
Bonus: they take Apply pay!! read more