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    Panera Bread

    3.0 (30 reviews)
    InexpensiveSalad, Soup, Sandwiches
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Smokehouse bbq chicken sandwich
    Susan J.

    I hardly go to Panera. However, it's 3pm and I'm starving as I'm waiting for my mom to get discharged. Disappointed with my nearly $8 entree of a tiny quarter piece of roast chicken with a side of roast potatoes at Southside Dining, I decided to give Panera a try. I ordered the value duet of 1/2 sandwich of smokehouse bbq chicken sandwich with a side of tomato soup. It was surprisingly delicious and hit the spot! Granted, the sandwich needed some extra bbq sauce, but it was tasty. I should have gotten chips or an apple for the side (keep in mind that a piece of baguette is your standby side if you don't change it). So, for $5.99, this late lunch was well worth it. Also, it took less than 5 minutes for my rapid pick up to be ready. Will I be back here again? Yes, if only I had to be at Fairfax Hospital...

    Strawberry poppyseed salad
    Amy S.

    This Panera is located in the Inova Fairfax Hospital near Labor and Delivery. I had several visits to Panera while recovering from childbirth. I had a free trial of the coffee/tea subscription, which allows you to get a coffee (hot or iced) or tea every 2 hours. This was so convenient and I enjoyed the variety of options and ease of redeeming (mobile app for rapid pickup, kiosk in Panera, or via cashier). My husband and I also ordered dinner one night when we were tired of hospital food but didn't feel like takeout. I ordered the strawberry poppyseed salad without mandarin oranges and with extra strawberries and my husband ordered a Greek salad with chicken. My salad was a great portion size (and I have a big appetite) and the strawberries were very fresh! Our only complaint was that the bread side sizes were inconsistent (one piece was pretty tiny) and a little stale, though we did order late in the day. The biggest perk is that this location is open 7a-12a!

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    Simply C.

    April 2019 I was going to stay with my aunt overnight and had to have dinner at the hospital. I checked out the cafeteria and I didn't see anything that I like. I asked around and I was told that there is a Panera in the hospital facility. I was so happy since Panera is my favorite restaurant. In contrary to the previous reviews I had no problem with the service team. In fact the cashier helped me apply for my panera card. My old panera card was not working. Breakfast I came back and they gave me my free dessert.

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    Great customer service. Thank you especially to Patrick, Bee. The place is always busy, but stocked and clean.

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    Fast service, downfall the tables are consistently dirty. Also there were flies flying around the pasties.

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    Everything is freezer food if you didn't already know and the broccoli cheddar soup was watered down in my bowl.

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    7 years ago

    Just order the chiptole chicken melt, chicken was mushy and pink. Service was quick. Check your meat before eating.

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    not a good place for catering .... no customer service if you need help with change request.

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    Northside Social Falls Church

    Northside Social Falls Church

    3.9
    (439 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    If you are looking for a spot that actually functions as a community hub rather than just a place…read moreto grab a caffeine fix, Northside Social in Falls Church is the standard. It has become the definitive home base for several of my local groups, and for good reason. The "No Agenda - Just Coffee" Crowd Since October 2025, this has been the quarterly meeting point for a group I help organize (2 entire meetings so far!). We bring together a mix of IT-centric CxOs, startup founders, innovators, govtech, thought leaders, and industry insiders. The beauty of the space is that it handles the "no structure, no rules" vibe perfectly. We show up, grab pastries, and just hang out. It's a low-key break from the grind, and the staff handles the morning rush with impressive efficiency. The Sunday Morning Tactical Post-Game Every Sunday at 6:30am, Northside serves as the rally point for our F3 The Capital workout group. We split up--ruckers head one way, runners another--and we all converge back at the shop by 7:30am. There is nothing quite like hitting the patio after a solid session for coffee, tea, and a high-quality breakfast. The Menu and My Personal "Hack" I've been significantly more health-conscious this year, so I generally keep the order lean. My go-to is a standard drip or an Americano with exactly one pump of vanilla. If you are looking for a meal, the avocado toast and poached egg sandwiches are objectively excellent. However, if you want the best thing on the menu, order the cheddar chive scone and ask them to heat it in the oven. It is a game-changer. The Vibe It has a genuine neighborhood feel. You'll see a broad spectrum of people--from tech folks on laptops to workout groups and families. It even transitions into a great bar scene in the evenings. It's consistent, high-quality, and remains my top recommendation in Falls Church.

    My favorite place for cappuccino! The best cappuccino for sure…read more Fresh, dangerously delicious pastries and lots of healthy options. Highly recommended

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    Baby Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad + added chicken, so good!
    Baby Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad + added chicken, so good!
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    Lighthouse Tofu

    Lighthouse Tofu

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    One of my absolute favorite spots in NoVa. The Kimchi sundubu is always so consistent and…read moreflavorful, and a huge portion that always leaves me with at least half to take home. They have a variety of spice levels, and the medium is the perfect amount to get a little spice without overpowering the flavors of the broth. The banchan they offer for every table is limited but some of the best I've had. They're simple but perfectly compliment the flavorful soup, and are good at cutting through the richness. The vegetable pancake is delicious and pairs well with everything, but kind of a pricey add on with a large portion size if you're alone or with another person so I often skip it even though I love it. It's also a small building so it can get kind of loud inside and feel a bit crowded during peak hours. But it at least stays very clean despite the amount of people coming through in such a small space.

    We are always on the hunt for great Korean food and Lighthouse Tofu was a…read morerestaurant that kept coming up in recommendations.  We headed over and found a very large and spacious dining area which was simply decorated but very light and clean.  We ordered the seafood pancake to start.  The small pancake was actually pretty large!  It easily fed 3-4.  The pancake was nice and crispy and was one of the favorite things we ate although there didn't seem to be too much seafood.  No matter - yum!  We then had the bibimbap which was tasty but as it wasn't a dolsot bibimbap, it didn't have the crispy rice that is so delicious.  We still enjoyed it.  The Jeyuk Bokkeum was tasty although the meat seemed a little stringy and all interconnected so it was hard to get a bite's worth without dragging a huge clump off of the plate.  We were looking forward to sampling the combination tofu soup which is one of the dishes most often mentioned.  As people said, it came to the table bubbling like lava!  Wow!  It was so hot that it steamed up by camera lens and when we cracked the egg on top, it started to cook right away.  The wait was for it to cool down so that we wouldn't burn ourselves. Though it was tasty, it didn't have as much flavor as I had hoped.  We ordered it medium spicy as we were warned not to have the spice overwhelm the taste of the broth (we like spicy so it wasn't a matter of degree of heat.)  We brought some home as leftovers so we will see if it has a little more oomph after resting for a day.  The service was good and quick and we appreciated that extra utensils, napkins and to go containers were really easily accessible.  The lot is small when compared to the number of tables inside.  But, as the sign on the door states, you can park at the church across the street.

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    Barley tea in "remainder rice" hot pot
    A&J

    A&J

    4.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    A&J is one of our go to spots…read more You can't go wrong with the spicy beef and tendon noodle soup. The spice is a nice kick without being overpowering.

    We tried A&J and liked it a lot!…read more This is not a typical Chinese-American restaurant. A&J has quite a few pleasantly unexpected dishes. Service was welcoming and efficient. On a mid-Saturday afternoon, the restaurant was about ¾ full. We started out with the Wonton Soup and the Spicy Wonton soup. The Wonton soup is just okay, but the Spicy Wonton Soup is wonderful and highly recommended. For another appetizer, we ordered the Scallion Pancake. It has a nice dense texture and I really liked it. It would've been even better if it came with a dipping sauce. We also ordered the pickled cabbage. It was good, though lacking seasoning. Our first entrée was ground pork in a delicious sauce accompanied by sprouts and thinly sliced cucumber (or was that zucchini?). Recommended! Our second entrée was a Pan Fried Beef Bun. The beef was flavorful but the bread was kinda dry. Our last entrée was the Beef Wraps. These were great! Who woulda thunk that beef and fresh carrots would go together so well?! Oh, the chili sauce in a jar on the table is extra tasty. At the end, before we got our check, we were given a plate with sliced cucumbers in a light tasty sesame chili sauce. Excellent! But the hot tea was an epic fail. It had no flavor whatsoever. Peeking inside the teapot, all I could see was a micro tiny tea bag floating or sort of sinking. One other thing I kinda don't want to bring up in light of the great food we enjoyed, but need to in the spirit of full disclosure, is to mention that A&J shares space in the building with several other businesses. The restrooms are common to all the businesses. A&J needs to lean hard on the property owner/manager to do a deep cleaning in those restrooms. I'll leave it at that.

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    Interior space is pretty small.
    Interior space is pretty small.
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    Pan fried pork bun
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    Pho Sate

    Pho Sate

    4.0
    (933 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    We stopped by today for an early dinner with family and were seated right away since it wasn't…read morebusy. Menus and waters were brought out quickly, which is a nice start. Our server seemed a bit impatient and abrupt when taking our order (we asked how many spring rolls come in each order, and added beef meatballs to one of our pho orders), but we were mainly there for the food. The space itself is roomy, casual and comfortable, with tables spaced and seated far enough apart to not feel crowded. We started with the pork and taro spring rolls, which came out hot, cut in half, and impressively crispy! (Just as a heads up so you don't get scolded like we did - the pork and taro spring rolls come with two per order, and the price for both is a great deal compared to most pho establishments!) For our mains, we ordered three pho bowls and one dry noodle dish. The pho arrived warm, and adding bean sprouts cooled it down further rather than cooking them through. The dry noodle dish, on the other hand, was excellent in flavor, though also not very hot - likely due to the fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber) mixed in. Overall, a solid, filling meal, even if the service and the temperature of the food could be improved. Likely will be back (again, for the food), and will be better prepared (with no questions) for the less-than-stellar service next time.

    We've been loyal customers for over a decade - and that says everything you need to know about this…read moreplace! Why we keep coming back: The Pho Sate is absolutely exceptional - we've tried this dish at countless Vietnamese restaurants over the years, and honestly can't find it done this well anywhere else. After 10+ years, the quality has never wavered. The broth is rich and flavorful with that perfect balance of spice and depth, the beef is always tender, and the fresh lettuce, herbs, and crispy garlic add amazing texture. But the real star? Their legendary roasted chili sauce (see photo) - that golden-orange chili oil is what dreams are made of! Savory, spicy, aromatic, and absolutely addictive. We've been eating this sauce for over a decade and it never gets old. If you love bold, authentic flavors, this alone is worth the visit. Consistently friendly and attentive staff - over all these years, the service has remained excellent. They recognize regulars, are genuinely warm and welcoming, and clearly take pride in their food and customer relationships. Plenty of parking - a practical bonus that makes every visit hassle-free. Why this deserves 5 stars: When you return to the same restaurant for over a decade, it's because they're doing everything right. The consistency in food quality, the authentic flavors, the warm hospitality - all of it has kept us coming back year after year. This isn't just good food; it's a place that's become part of our dining routine. Bottom line: After 10+ years as customers, we can confidently say this is the real deal. The Pho Sate is unmatched, that roasted chili sauce is legendary, and the entire experience is consistently excellent. If you haven't been here yet, you're missing out on some of the best Vietnamese food around! Must-try: Pho Sate with the roasted chili sauce - trust us, we've been ordering it for a decade!

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