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Mosaic

4.1 (158 reviews)

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Nina R.

Updated review...8 years later and now I live here, lol! Looking back on my first review, I was very, very anti-Mosaic. What can I say...it's nice to go outside and not have to travel far to get here. It's nice when my friends want to get together and want to hang out right here. The farmers market is very nice to check out as well as the seasonal festivals. So many restaurants to chose from. Over the years I've tried CAVA, Urbano, Falafel Inc, (those 3 are my faves), True Food Kitchen, MacMillan Whiskey Room, Caboose Commons, Sheesh Grill for kabobs, Mom & Pop, Parc de Ville, Matchbox, Jinya Ramen Bar, Shake Shack, Panera, Nando's Peri Peri, Teds Bulletin and Bar Taco, last two being my least faves. So many places to shop at, but I'm on a minimalist kick. I've only shopped at Target a few times, not Bloomies, lol! What I absolutely love is the outdoor open green area. They show outdoor movies and major sporting events like the olympics and world cupss on the huge outdoor screen and offer yoga classes during the warmer months. On the weekends they often block off traffic so pedestrians can stroll and relax, and have live bands on a stage, but I always seem to miss them because I don't keep up with the schedule. Since my initial review years ago, the Mosaic area has definitely grown on me. Still very cookie cutter and lacks authentic artistic vibes, but I guess this is not NYC. The tacky thing about this area are the mindless individuals that rev their car engines and create noise pollution and make all sorts of vroom, vroom, vroom noises with their cars at all hours of the night when youre trying to sleep. We don't care what sort of car you drive nor the engine you have. That's my only rant. What I love, taking walks at night, enjoying all the lights, and enjoying the nice weather and sitting outdoors to just relax here. There's a lot of outdoor seating areas spread out all over. I guess it's a pretty cool area. It's home for now!

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Thembi S.

This is a nice shopping area that has a flagship Target, in addition to a bunch of high end retail stores and restaurants. There's a large area in the center with faux grass where folks can sit in adirondack chairs. Unfortunately when I visited, it was on a Sunday morning, so not much was open except my gym. There was a farmer's that was just beginning to open as I was headed out that looked interesting. Would return if I'm in Falls Church again.

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Shelly J.

Love it here! It's not that far and an easy drive. I usually park at Target. It's free. A lot of events happen here. Recently I went to Filofest. It was hot! They had a splash pad. They have Rasa, I forgot the name of the Gelato place but they are good! Lululemon. Sisters! They also have farmers market, it's expensive for what you get. So much to do here!

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Rebecca F.

Very cool outdoor mixed used area. They have a wide variety of restaurants, stores, salons, a movie theater, & a big common area. On Sundays they have a farmers market & sometimes there's live music, as there was today! Cool place to come & visit, okay or shop no matte what season it is!

Rebecca C.

Enjoyed another Sunday at the market. If you're from the DMV, and haven't spent a Sunday in the mosaic district are severely missing out. My family and I love spending the Sunday before our long drive home enjoying the amazing business in this area. There's so many business embedded in this area, not to mention the ones that come on market day. Enjoy some coffee from Mom and Pop, and walk around! (Also Uber eats now uses robots to deliver food in this area)

As Mick Jagger once sang: I'm just waiting on a friend.
Jodie C.

Great place to spend the day, no matter the weather. Great shopping and great eating. Glad they offer seating outside and not just at restaurants. It's helpful when waiting on a friend or when someone in your group chooses to opt out on a store. Sidewalks are wide and even. You won't break a heal on an uneven or cracked walkway and plenty of pedestrian crossings. I wouldn't try to Jay walk here. Streets were pretty busy when I went. The air smelled of great food and lots of free parking. Gotta love that!

Blocked off for events.
Tiffi R.

I love the mosaic district. It's pretty cool. I have to say I love it more in warmer seasons but love it still the same. It's a walkable area that kind of reminds me of Savannah. How, you ask? Although there's no cobblestone street and river views, you can pop in and out of eateries, and happy hours with your adult beverages. As long as you stay within the district lines (which are marked with signs) it's a fun place to hang and relax with friends. There's a huge green space with outdoor movie screen that usually broadcasts movies or big games on screen. There's life size chest and checkers and water features kids are always taking in. There's all kinds of shopping venues and services available to choose from. It's a really nice place to call home. There's a farmers market every Saturday and Sunday and other cool happenings that can be found via their website. Check it out. My only negative is while there's security patrolling they never stop smokers from sitting in front of businesses smoking. The rule is you're supposed to be in a designated area. People openly smoke everywhere which ruins it for me. Please enforce rules. I've never seen security do anything.overall great planned community.

Candy cane JOY and rainbow pedestrian walkway
Rumit P.

I love Mosaic District! It's got an upscale vibe with so many boutique stores and eateries both pricey and not and shoppping (including Target) and it's super clean and there's lots of places to take photos and just linger and hang out and people-watch. Parking is free in all of the garages, which is awesome.

roller skating pop up info
Rebecca F.

This is a great shopping/restaurant/events spot. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, and services. Plus, there are often events that happen on the fake lawn in the center of it all. It certainly can be hectic at times. Last time I went there was a pop roller skating rink where you can rent a pair of skates and roll around the outdoor rink. They also have two outdoor ping-pong tables set up. You just need to bring your own paddle and balls. Check out my pics and their website for the current list of businesses. All the shops and services are on the pricier side. Though the price of restaurants range from $10 - $100+ for a meal. Luckily there is plenty of parking between the street parking and the garages. Though you have to be really lucky to snag a street parking spot. I usually just park at the Target garage. The place is well maintained. Sometimes like to come here just to walk around.

Mike R.

The big screen television is pretty neat. Do I love True Food? Heck yes! Teds Bulletin is sweet also. A quirky but fun date restaurant is Bartaco. This is a neat way to try, what I consider to be the best meal of all. It's Taco Tuesday no matter the day. There's a good big chair to relax in, and the skating rink is something different. Parking is a nightmare. I wish you luck. This needs to be improved upon. Also a lot of people in a small area, so please be wary of pedestrians jumping out at any time and place. With that being said, the Archer Hotel and Angelika Theater are stunning venues. There's a lot to like here, but definitely make reservations to any of the restaurants.

Pam D.

Phildayfest was the first cultural festival at the Mosaic District, and this event celebrated Philippine Independence Day! Filipinos know how to feed people, and everything we had was fantastic. There were vendors with fun merchandise, live music and entertainment, dancing, and a large kid's play area. I hope Mosaic District has more cultural events!

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Exceptional happy hour! We love the menu and atmosphere. The wait staff was very attentive. We Will return soon.

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I love Mosaic! They have a great selection of stores and restaurants to choose from! On Sundays they have a farmers market from 9am-2pm.

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Best place to go to l live in mosaic so i go there 24/7 best service and a Starbucks and listen to riptide

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This is a review of the business complex of Avenue Place. NOT the residences…read more So the bars and shops at Avenir place are now open. There's a Harris Teeter, a District Taco, Black Squirrel, Orangetheory, and many other fun little things. A plus for this, other than it being right off the orange line...wait, no. That's the only plus. The elevator vestibules here are not air conditioned, beware if you have small children and park in one of the garages in the summer. But the absolute worst thing about this complex is the parking. They offer 2 hour parking and *strictly* enforce towing if you go over. Heaven forbid if you want to stay for a bit, do some shopping, maybe take an a class, eat and have a drink. You must keep it to 2 hours. No, under that so you have time to walk back to your car. Ride share or metro if you can, but beware if you decide to drive here.

As stated by others in the reviews, beware of the lower level parking lot at Avenir Pl. I was just…read moretowed 45 minutes after parking there for a hair cut. I have parked there many times before and I'm aware of the need to press the free parking button on the meter. I did press the button and I'm sure the 2 hours appeared. But there is no way to prove this. I did talk to Harris Teeter's manager and he told me they tow regardless of the meter and recommend parking on the upper level that Harris Teeter owns as they don't tow there. Also be aware that the signage on the lower level is limited and the towing enforced signage does not even include a phone number for the towing company. I had to walk up to Harris Teeter's garage to find a sign and number. My recommendation is to stay away from the lower level parking that is shared by Harris Teeter and Avenir Pl. As even honest people can find themselves paying 200 bucks through no fault of their own, it's just not worth the risk.

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