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    Nuvegan Cafe

    3.7 (23 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Vegan Chicken Drummies
    Ritesh M.

    We ordered doordash while visiting DC as this was high on my list of places to try. I read it is a carryout or delivery spot only but google maps and the address they have listed were not jiving so we had it delivered. They gave us a variety of sauces for the drumstix but I preferred them plain! Great crisp batter and flavor already. Tip: the drumstix taste just as good cold out the fridge the next day! The collard greens were solid- maybe wishing for a little more tang. Now that mac n cheese- unbelievable! Super creamy and rich and melted in your mouth! I am a sucker for vegan soul food so any time I find one on yelp as we travel, you can bet I am getting at least one meal there.

    Sweet potatoes
    Caroline N.

    Update: today (via uber eats) I tried a new item on the menu "flavor flame tenders w/ drip sauce" and it was delicious! The tenders were crisp and perfectly seasoned which is great and dipping them in the drip sauce was an added bonus although it's not really needed. The meal came with fries and kale salad. The fries were perfectly seasoned which surprised me because I wasn't expecting it at all. Definitely ordering the fries again! The kale salad was good too. Kind of reminded me of coleslaw dressing over kale instead of cabbage. Once again, a happy customer!

    Vinay V.

    This location is behind the 7 eleven upfront. You drive all the way back and find the four mile food co which is a food pick up zone having multiple restaurants. But they are not on the app, so it is best to call their number (202) 321-8057 or go to the website and place the order alexandria.nuvegancafe.com. I called the number and someone stopped by to help and collect the order. You could pay on the website or to them once they bring your food. I have been to their DC location which was fantastic. This is closer to me and I will consider doing a pickup from here if need be. Vegan with soul food is awesome. I personally do not know how much processing is done for their fake meat (drumsticks) but it tastes clean and delicious. I imagine it is home made and not super processed. Also, their sides collard greens and sweet potato are fantastic. Vegan soul food is a brilliant combination.

    Commercial kitchen, not a restaurant!
    Annette I.

    This is not a real restaurant! This is a back office type of kitchen facility that only cooks and packs the food for takeout and delivery. Don't come here unless you're an Uber Eats driver or picking up takeout!

    Lasagna and a double order of mac

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    First Impression

    First Impression

    4.6
    (58 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I was in town and decided to check out First Impression. Right away, I could tell it was a…read morefamily-oriented spot. They had some good soulful music playing in the background, and it gave off a real welcoming, at-home type of vibe. I believe the owner took my order, and broke everything down for me, which I appreciated. I ordered the fish and shrimp. The fish was very good and well-seasoned. The shrimp were jumbo, fried golden, and had a lot of flavor. Portions were solid -- I didn't even finish everything in one sitting and had some left for the next day. They also had a frozen fruit punched lol. That was a nice touch and fit the whole vibe of the place. Not a sitting area but this is a place you call your order in before you get there and take it back to the house. Overall, I was very pleased with my experience. If I'm back in the area, I would definitely come back and grab another plate. If you're looking for some good seafood (and more), this is a spot worth checking out.

    My friend had First Impression saved on her list, and we made plans to check it out a couple…read moreFridays go for lunch. It's carry-out only and located on the top of mini hill with some auto repair shops surrounding it. Parking was a bit stressful, but the promise of good food made it worth it. The menu was pretty straightforward, and we got our food after a short wait. DINNER: WHITING - 20 + two sides: mac & cheese, coleslaw The fried whiting fish was thin, but perfectly crispy (even after a 20 minute car ride) and well-seasoned. Each bite was flavorful. The mac & cheese actually tasted 3D, unlike the bland, powdered cheese that is used at most places. It was on the thicker and chunkier side, the more I ate, the more addictive it got. The coleslaw was very refreshing and not too creamy. The portions were large, and my friend and I were full after sharing the platter. BREAD PUDDING - 4 This was fine, but not out of the ordinary. Probably wouldn't get it again. Overall, this is a hidden gem that is worth going to. I was worried the fried foods and heavier sides would irritate my stomach's sensitivity, but none of that happened here! Will definitely be back for other entrees and sides!

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    Fried jumbo shrimp dinner with onion rings and collard greens
    Fried jumbo shrimp dinner with onion rings and collard greens
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    Della J's Delectables

    Della J's Delectables

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Was picking up a pair of glasses nearby and was getting hungry for lunch. Saw Della J nearby. Glad…read moreI went. I dined in for lunch. At the time, I could do brunch or lunch. I chose lunch and order fried okra for an appetizer and a meatloaf lunch entree with 2 sides for my main. All delicious! The okras were fresh and fried nicely and came with a tasty sauce for dipping. The meatleaf came with my choice of mashed potatoes and cole slaw. The meatloaf was one of the better meatlofs I've had at a restaurant in recent memory. The sides were also very good, with the slaw being perfectly prepared. I had. O room for dessert but I might return for either their bread pudding or their banana pudding. Overall, good southern-style food, good service.

    Made a reservation on ToastTab for Thursday evening live jazz. There were about 13 of us in total…read moreall seated at different tables, but in the same section. The service was fine. There was a woman (maybe a manager or owner) who walked around to every table asking if things were okay. My husband ordered the pasta with marinara (not realizing it came with cheese- he had to send it back, he does not do dairy or meat). They should note that cheese is on it on the menu. I ordered three chicken wings (they were oversized - not my preference), potato salad, black eyed peas and one piece of cornbread. The chicken lacked flavor. It was just big and kind of greasy. The sides were fine. Ordered a piece of sweet potato pie to go and that was fine. The jazz contained a lot of talking. It was nice when they started playing line dancing music and there was a small area to dance. The dancing wasn't offensive or in the way...it was just right. Then came more talking. And advertising of a cruise, etc. It was okay, but I wish they played more music than talking. The same night, the restaurant attempted to charge me for a missed reservation fee ($5 per person). Luckily, I keep my AMEX locked. Weird, I gave my name to the hostess upon check-in. Wonder if that's happened to others. All-in-all, it was an okay experience. Not opposed to trying the restaurant again, but not necessarily rushing to get there.

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    Jumbo Chicken Wings
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    Sweet Fire Donna's

    Sweet Fire Donna's

    4.1
    (919 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    I'm from Texas and we take our BBQ seriously. Sweet Fire Donna's food truck comes to our apartment…read morecomplex frequently and i never miss it. Brisket and chicken sandwiches are uncomplicated and delicious. This is a good company that helps the local community by giving food during government shutdowns. I love a good neighbor and will patronize them for everything they do.

    I visited a couple of days ago. Its located in Alexandria by the courthouse. We made a quick lunch…read morestop after working out. The restuarant is clean and cozy. You have to order your food from the front register so no waiter (which is fine) we ordered some bbq tacos, BBQ chicken eggrolls, BBQ tot nachos, key lime pie and bread pudding along with cherry cola and sweet tea. In our honest opinion the only items that were good were the BBQ chicken eggrolls and the cherry cola. Everything was subpar. The key pie was grainy and lacked key lime flavor. The bread pudding was overly sweet and was very hard to eat. My BBQ tots were odd. The cheese sauce that was used tasted pastey and lacked flavor. The BBQ meat that was added to the nachos didnt add any flavor or depthness to the nachos. Lastly the tacos were flavorless, had to cover in the Chipotle BBQ sauce to eat them. Unfortunately the food made us both sick an hour after eating it. We both had upset stomachs. Im not sure what was the items that caused out stomachs to do that but I will not be going back to this place.

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    Milk & Honey Express

    Milk & Honey Express

    4.4
    (128 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    I wanted to try someplace new today and had seen Milk and Honey appear on my Yelp searches. Milk…read moreand Honey had a pretty good-looking menu and high Yelp scores. So I said why not, and stopped here on a weekday (today) around 1:30pm. I ignored the fact that the tables and chairs outside the entrance were in disarray and walked inside. I looked around, noticing first a narrow hallway to my right with one small table and a snack bar. To my left were two more small tables. Loud music of an unrecognizable genre was blasting away. I was the only customer. It didn't look promising, but I figured I could order something and take it home. I looked up at the electronic monitor to see if there was a menu, but it just was displaying an outdoor scene. Then I noticed a woman sitting in the corner on a stool intently fiddling with her phone. She looked up, her face as blank as a refrigerator door and muttered something unintelligible (and certainly not welcoming) and pointed to the counter. She then went back to playing with her phone. Oh no you don't treat customers like that, and think you are going to make a sale. I left immediately, never to come back. Just a totally inhospitable ambience.

    While staying at a nearby hotel in Alexandria, I was on the hunt for something beyond the usual…read morecoffee chain experience. I stumbled upon Milk and Honey Cafe, intrigued by its menu featuring Southern staples like chicken and waffles and biscuits. From the moment I walked in, the customer service was warm and welcoming. And if you know anything about soul food spots, you'll know that sometimes a low-key or even gruff welcome is a sign the food's about to blow your mind, so the friendly vibe had me both surprised & optimistic. I ordered the cheese egg biscuit sandwich, which came in at $10. Let me tell you, the portion size was generous, definitely enough for two meals. The biscuit was fluffy, buttery, and had just a touch of sweetness, which paired perfectly with the savory cheese eggs. I always ask for cheese eggs when I eat out, and most places miss the mark. Not here. They got it exactly right. Coffee-wise, it was simple: basic drip with International Delight creamer. Nothing fancy, but honestly, it hit the spot and fit the vibe. The ambiance really sealed the experience. A smooth R\&B playlist floated through the space, adding to the cozy, feel-good atmosphere. It was a refreshing contrast to the more sterile, minimalist coffee shops I'm used to back home in Sacramento. All in all, Milk and Honey Cafe delivered on food, flavor, and feeling. If you're in the Alexandria area and craving soulful comfort food with a solid vibe, this spot is a must.

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    Fried biscuits with strawberries and cream
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    Fried Salmon over hash browns
    Smothering chicken, biscuits, scrambled eggs with cajun sauce. A coupla pounds of deliciousness!

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    Smothering chicken, biscuits, scrambled eggs with cajun sauce. A coupla pounds of deliciousness!

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