Panera Bread

There aren't enough words to describe how good their salads are! I've been coming here for years,…read moreand they have never disappointed. The quality and flavors are consistently excellent--hands down some of the best salads around. I personally think this location is even better than the McLean location, especially when it comes to portion size--they're much more generous here! Customer service is always top-notch too. My favorites are definitely the Steak Taco Salad and Spicy Avocado Salad!!

Our bowls were so yummy! So fresh tasting. Wish there were some more options of what we could add…read morefor toppings and meats but they have the standard fixings. The restaurant is super clean and neat, had tons of seating open. Parking lot behind the restaurant is convenient with lots of spots.

The counter

Steak grain bowl

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Salmon Wild Farro (new)

The Sandwich Shop

4.6(339 reviews)

0.1 mi

Solid Italian sandwich, the arugula on it was a little new for me when I think about a classic…read moreItalian sandwich. I suppose if there is green on one I'm used to shredded lettuce dressed with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Sandwich came out quickly which makes it a great lunch spot.

For the portion and price, this is a great sandwich place. The area is a bit annoying for parking,…read morebut they have a small lot behind them, just don't miss the turn in. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside in the front, which is exactly where you want to eat a sandwich during the summer. The service is relatively quick and everyone was kind. I ordered the chicken supreme and it was a near perfect sandwich for me. It was balanced, not too heavy, and had a heaping of arugula on it. I also think the bread here deserves a bit of credit for not scratching up the roof of my mouth with every bite. The menu is vast and there's definitely something for everyone.

Take out orders and counter

Chicken parmagiano

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We got there when they opened

Toastique

4.7(13 reviews)

0.2 mi

We came here when we first moved to the area and had a positive and memorable experience. The staff…read moreis very warm and welcoming. I love how open and airy the place feels. The big windows feels like you're sitting outside. The food is great. We ordered a chicken salad on toast, an açaí bowl, avocado toast, a cappuccino, and an iced caramel latte. Everything was extremely fresh and had beautiful small details that elevated the look and taste of each bite.

Such a cute little cafe! A great spot to go to for breakfast or brunch. They have a variety of…read moretoasts, smoothie bowls, smoothies and drinks. For this visit, we tried the Peach & Prosciutto toast, Smoked Salmon toast, Blue mystique smoothie, Superfruit smoothie and a latte. Overall, everything was pretty good and fresh and the service was quick. However it is pretty pricey! Around $15 for 1 toast with the toppings. I think it was nice to stop by and try, but wouldn't go out of my way to come by.

Retail area/display

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The Big Greek Cafe

4.4(43 reviews)

2.2 mi

Big Greek salad with grilled chicken Moussaka, pita bread…read more tastitiki salad The service was great and they start cooking when you get there, so is fresh and hot.

Service was not it! I placed an order for pick up, arrived at the time it was supposed to be ready…read moreand they just started making it when I walked in and asked about it even though they weren't as busy. The lady at the cash register was unfriendly and kept using her phone while customers were dining and waiting for food. I didn't mind it too much until she was handed my food, and she went from touching her phone to putting a container of sauce inside the fries container. I'm sorry but no, if you are going to be handling food too, you shouldn't be touching your phone and then the food without sanitizing your hands. She seemed so annoyed to help and was clearly more interested in her phone. Food was decent but the bad service was a turn off.

Interior

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Gyro Bowl

Flower Child

I had a surprisingly great experience at Flower Child…read more With such a wide variety of menu items, it was easy to find plenty of vegetarian options. I ordered an entrée with three sides: grilled vegetables, roasted heirloom carrots, and mac and cheese. Everything was made to order, so my meal arrived fresh and flavorful. The olive oil-roasted vegetables were simple but well seasoned and satisfying. The roasted heirloom carrots were unique as they were seasoned with za'atar and served with whipped feta, which added a delicious flavor. The mac and cheese, however, was just average. I'm not a big fan of gluten-free pasta, and I found it a bit too chewy. It also didn't absorb the cheese sauce very well, so it wasn't as creamy or flavorful as I had hoped. I also tried the draft kombucha, which was fine but nothing particularly memorable. The service was quick, even during a busy weekend lunch, and a staff member was friendly. The restaurant itself has a cute, welcoming interior with plenty of seating, so finding a table wasn't an issue. Overall, I had a really enjoyable meal and thought it was well worth the price. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Unfortunately the portion sizes are very small here and not worth the price…read more I always order the Steak entree with Mac & Cheese + Kale Salad (roughly $19). First visit I had no issues but the second time I came I asked why the serving was so small after showing a photo of my previous order and was told that I was mistakenly give a double portion. The manager and staff did work to remedy it which I was grateful for but sad to know that the average size is so small.

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Roots Natural Kitchen

4.0(78 reviews)

2.4 mi

Roots has been one of my absolute places to eat at UVA, and I was so excited when they opened up a…read morelocation in NOVA! It's THE BEST place for healthy, casual bowls. My personal favorites are the El Jefe and Pesto Caesar- you can never go wrong with either of these two.

a bit confusing to order since there were no labels at the window, but other than it was awful.read more

Inside

El Jefe w/ cilantro lime dressing on side (10/10)

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Chicken Create Your Own Bowl

Blessing Cafe

4.9(132 reviews)

2.2 mi

Such a great little hidden gem! The restaurant i believe is newly renovated, everything is…read moreincredibly clean, & there's plenty of seating both indoors and outside +++ lots of parking. The menu is surprisingly large, and the employees are so kind & helpful with recommendations. Everything I've tried has been delicious, but their wraps and sandwiches are definitely our favorites. Some of our current go tos are the Chicken Caesar Wrap, Turkey Wrap, Fresh Mozzarella Panini, & the Steak & Cheese. It's family-owned, which makes the experience even better. This has become a regular spot for me and my coworkers, and while I almost don't want to let our little secret out, they absolutely deserve their flowers!

Food, service, ambiance are 5-star but I never learned whether it was Katherine with a K or…read moreCatherine with a C. Support local businesses especially exceptional ones like Blessing Cafe.

A picture of the chips, pastries, and drinks inside - many more options now a few weeks after the remodel August 2025!

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The new Blessings Cafe kitchen area inside after the re-opening August 6th, 2025.

Plaka Grill

4.3(1.4k reviews)

0.1 mi

Great local spot. We live right around the corner so not sure why we took so long to go for the…read morefirst time....but we'll be back (often). Truthfully, we didn't know it was a Greek grill spot until we were craving Gyros. Gyro was awesome (ask for extra tzatziki or add it to the gyro) We didn't get anything else this time. The store is clean and has a couple dine in tables. But the real move is to call your order in for pick it up! Probably our move for future Vienna festivals, parties etc. Staff was great...super friendly. Price was reasonable...cheaper than Chinese and healthier. Happy to find a new local spot.

Plaka Grill specializes in gyros and Greek fast food. We ordered gyro platters that came in a bed…read moreof rice with a side salad included. It was our first time ordering pork-meat gyros and they were really good. We ordered a side of Greek roasted potatoes, as well as French fries. Those potatoes were excellent. They were full of tasty flavor. Lastly, we ordered a chicken gyro platter. It was good too. The pork meat gyro was delicious too. Where Plaka Grill fell down for me was on the side dishes. The salad was wilted and plated in the same container as the meat and rice. The steam from the other hot dishes could have caused the wilting. I was not a fan of the rice either. The other people in our party were fine with the rice, so maybe it was just me. I have heard about Plaka Grill as a family dining destination. I think looking at the reviews and sharing my experience, they need to revamp a few items. We still enjoyed our meal and the portions were generous. I am so sorry that I forgot to take pictures.

COMPLIMENTARY!!!! Ugh

Fries

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Zucchini fritters

Nozzo Pazzo

4.5(69 reviews)

0.6 mi

Yum! What a cute sandwich place with amazing food and service!!! Would 100% recommend. The prices…read moreare reasonable and the rate is quality! Recommend the cheesesteak and meat ball sub!!

Very disappointing :( I ordered a basic turkey sandwich and received the smallest amount of turkey…read more-- and toppings I had ever seen. They also left off several toppings I ordered... 90% of the sandwich was bread, very dry. Do not recommend.

Inside

Sottopanino

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Marjan

4.3(75 reviews)

0.0 mi

Marjan catering has the best tasting authentic Persian food around. We use them regularly…read moreincluding for large party catering and it's been consistently awesome quality and service. They have a small seating area but offer takeout and party catering. They care a lot about their customers and have always handled our special requests.

After seeing the photos and reading the reviews, I was really excited to try this place…read more Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The restaurant is quite small, with only three tables, and the food in the buffet area didn't seem very fresh. Our rice wasn't fully cooked, and the chicken was dry, which was disappointing--especially since I had high hopes based on the reviews. On a positive note, the olivieh sandwich was pretty good and had a nice homemade feel to it.

Chicken, basmati rice, tart berries. Sadly, I don't know the proper name for this dish. But it's amazing.

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Dolina W.

13 years ago

I went there to see what they have any gluten free food, unfortunately they did not have many choices, I was hoping to get some pastries but they didn,t have any so I finally took the bean soup which I loved very much, very hot and tasty. the small cup was actually big. Will definitely go back there. read more

Mike D.

14 years ago

I am a regular at Panera Bread, and I have come to expect the same excellent quality in their food and service. This is a really great location and the food was to the standard I expected. Seems you can always count on Panera to bring the same consistency no matter where you are in the country! read more

J A.

13 years ago

Stopped in a few times now for coffee and lunch. I think my favorite is the tomato soup amd grilled cheese. Simple, I know, but its what I like. The staff has always been friendly and upbeat making it have that small town feel that so many places in this town seems to have. read more

Rosalee G.

3 years ago

dirty place! probably lice and maggots in their nasty food! my be a synagogue of satan thing. baldheaded sandcoon go off on some rocks and die! read more

Supanin D.

Elite 21

211

416

10 years ago

A bit busy when we first walk in. Pretty long line, but not that long wait. Great to stop having some light meals, clean and great staffs.

Dan A.

6 years ago

Great place great food

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