Lil Cow Cafe Bistro is a café that is tucked away in the old Keene Mill area, and deserves all the…read morelove! The employees who work there are also friendly and knowledgeable of the menu, the food comes out fairly quickly and it's always very hot! I am a firm believer that tater tots and fries should be crispy on the outside and hot and pillowy on the inside which is exactly what this establishment provides every time! I ended up getting a Mexican breakfast burrito as well as an avocado, bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast burrito which was pretty delicious! Because they're tucked away in the plaza, I would consider this to be a hidden gem that everybody should try!

This is a super cute place and the sandwich was super good. I had the Burke sandwich which is…read morechicken and cheese and spinach and garlic aïoli on a ciabatta. The ciabatta was perfectly toasted and it was very very tasty.

Fabulous meal today!…read more The burger and seasoned fries were both perfect! A little crispy edge on the smash burger-yum! Perfectly crispy fries with a soft center! Service was very friendly and fast! Restaurant is simple but clean. The price is a little higher than I think it should be... but I will take it because it was a great experience!

Solid smash burger…read more They make the edges crispy and charred to how I like it. I do like the bun that they use. My only complaint is there is too much sauce. I know they want to drizzle a zig zag for aesthetics (makes it look really good haha), but the sauce ends up taking over the entire flavor. If they could put less sauce by default I would definitely give this place a perfect rating. I'm in between a 4 star and 4.5 star for this place. Maybe I'll come back one day to try it again and up my rating!

Is there any where better??? I don't think so. Freshly sliced and made the Mike's way is the way to…read morego

Add an appropriate amount of bacon! JFC. Four slices of bacon on a reg sub is ridiculous.read more

Normally I have great experiences at McAlisters. This time was not the case... our spuds…read more(potatoes) took 45 minutes to come... one never even came... the manager did apologize but this did not compensate for our experience. My spud that did come was delicious, toasted, and full of flavor. The sandwich was the perfect blend of spicy and sweet with the crunch of the chips on it. McAlister's recently upped their combo price... but it is still worth it for the quality of food you receive. I just wish the service was better this time. Nice ambiance as this location is new and has outdoor seating.

I am absolutely in love with this place…read more Panera better be SHAKIN' in it's boots with this being just around the corner. Food = fresh. Service = fast. Diet coke = crips. Pickles = pickling. My boyfriend had introduced me to a McAlister's in Indiana, so when I'd heard we were getting one right here in Burke (yes, I'm aware of the GMU one - I hate the Braddock road traffic light, what can I say), I swung by. This place is always hoppin' but they work that line quickly. I've been here - like, what - once a week since they opened earlier this year? I think my ordered was messed up once? (if you could hear my voice you'd understand why - no one can hear me... darn these vocal chords). So that's like a RECORD - even Chick-Fil-A has messed it up more than McAllies (and that's sayin' a lot - Chick is ALWAYS on the ball). Want my recs - current feeling the Turkey BLT. Don't sleep on the French Dip sammie (their most popular). I don't like brownies, but their brookies have me in a CHOKE HOLD.

Consistently good chicken with good flavor, regardless of how spicy you get your sandwich. I have…read moregotten the Chicken and Waffles, the Crimson Sandwich and the Crimson Burrito. My favorite is the Crimson Burrito--excellent ratio between the chicken and the other ingredients. Staff is friendly, restaurant is clean.

Oh my goodness. What happened?…read more I know this place from back home (Southern California). I think they opened their location during Covid. I used to live this place! Great portions and amazing flavor. I've tried a few other locations since then and they've gone bad. This one was the last straw. Quality and portions have gone down while prices rise. I'm giving two stars because of the young Ladies working that day I went (lunch hour in a weekday) It was just two of them. Fast, polite and attentive to the guests. So shout out to them. There's plenty of other chicken spots to choose from. Sad I won't be back because they used to be great. Oh well. Try them for yourself. You might like it. Plenty of parking and clean inside.

I've been here a number of times in the last 12 months. I finally convinced my partner to try it…read more3 weeks ago ago. She loved it! Yesterday we needed to grab a quick lunch and she suggested we go there. The entrance to the parking lot is a mess, but the sandwiches are always first rate. They even have Coke in the original glass bottles without the corn syrup! My goal is to eat everything on the menu. The food is always fresh with organic ingredients wherever possible. The service is great, and the space is always sparkling clean. I'll always look here first whenever possible. My partner finally said to me " I don't know why we old go anywhere else, this place is easily the best."

We had an extremely troubling experience with the new ownership of Sandwich Republic. We paid…read moreapproximately $30 using tap-to-pay on our phone. Our bank showed that the transaction went through, but the owner insisted that he had not received the payment. He asked us to run the card again, suggesting that if we were charged twice, perhaps our bank would credit one of the charges. We called our bank, and the bank confirmed that we had already been charged and told us they could not simply reverse the transaction. At that point, we decided not to take our food and to leave. Because the owner was claiming he hadn't received our payment, I specifically asked him to simply write on a piece of paper that we were leaving without receiving our order. I wanted documentation showing that we had not received any food in case we needed to dispute the charge. He refused to put that in writing. He repeatedly told us that this had never happened in his 20 years in business, even though this restaurant is under new ownership. When we continued trying to resolve it, he told us it wasn't his problem, told us to call the police, and refused to work with us. We ultimately disputed the charge with our bank because we were charged approximately $30 and received no food. What makes this situation even more upsetting is that, according to the information we subsequently received through our dispute, the merchant responded by claiming that we DID receive the food. We did not.

Hands down the BEST Avocado toast & brown sugar shaken espresso!…read more I also picked up my fav raisin and fruit danishes for later. I might have to come back tomorrow for another avocado toast!! Always service with a smile...clean & consistent!! Happy Yelping!

This place was packed and I hoped for the best. To start out, the service was great and the girls…read moreat the counter were super helpful and friendly. The place is setup like a cafe average cafe. Order at the counter, wait for your order and grab a seat. Now about the food. The fried chicken sandwich was good but overall it was average. The fries were great, hand cut and cooked perfectly. The sticky bun was good and I can tell it was freshly made. The down side is the bun was slightly dryer than I like. Overall I do think this a good spot and honestly I'll try it again. Next time I'll try something different on the menu and update my rating.

Absolutely obsessed with De Clue Coffee -- this place is a total gem in Fairfax! From the moment…read moreyou walk in, the warm, welcoming vibe just wraps around you like your favorite cozy sweater. The staff are genuinely some of the friendliest people I've ever encountered at a coffee shop -- they remember your name, your order, and somehow always make you feel like the most important person in the room. The coffee? Next level. Whether you're a straight-black-espresso purist or someone who loves a beautifully crafted latte with stunning latte art, De Clue delivers every single time. The beans are clearly sourced with care, and you can taste the quality in every sip. My go-to has become their seasonal special, and I look forward to it every single visit. The space itself is absolutely charming -- perfect for catching up with a friend, grinding through some work, or just enjoying a quiet moment to yourself. It has this rare quality of feeling both lively and relaxed at the same time. De Clue Coffee isn't just a coffee shop -- it's a community. It's the kind of place that makes living in Fairfax feel extra special. Don't walk, RUN to De Clue. You will not regret it!

I had an iced americano and a BLT. Both were really good. The iced americano has a robust flavor…read moreand the BLT was packed with bacon and mayo is always a nice touch The music was insane though. Like TikTok mog compilation hard rock hard edm crazy stuff. Not what I expected at a place called de Clieu. Pretty distracting during conversation and while working.

Everything we had was solid. My son had the sandwich and I had steak bahn mi…read more Food came promptly and was fresh and delicious. We will definitely come again when in the area.

Solid local spot for banh mi. I stopped in and grabbed a steak banh mi and overall it was pretty…read moregood. The bread was warm and crispy, which for me is one of the most important parts of a good banh mi. The sandwich had good flavor and everything tasted fresh. The place is pretty small and they don't have a lot of seating, so keep that in mind if you're planning to eat there. They also have coffee if thats your thing. Overall, a good local option if you're craving a banh mi. Nothing that blew me away.

Inside a strip mall, attached to an Afghan market is a bakery with daily lunch combos. The combos…read moreoften include a burger, grilled chicken panini, and other more American favorites. If you skip the combo, order something from Afghanistan. I recommend one of four bolani- a flat bread with filling. The squash bolani was large, hot, and very tasty. It comes with a green salsa that is addictive. They sell different hot teas and cold drinks like water and Coca-Cola. The space itself is one medium-sized room with plenty of tables and even a highchair for babies. Service is kind.

I saw one compelling Instagram reel of Jummah Bakery and I came by to check it out for dinner!…read moreSomething to note, it's right next to Jummah Baazar and it doesn't have a sign of its own out front yet, but it's the door next to the fake greenery inside. Once inside it's nice and cool and I really love the design. Very clean, wood, industrial cafe vibes. The menu is pretty small which is good, my husband and I ordered the chicken panini, the mix bolani, and two different chai's the sheer and the sheer with Qaiymoq. We asked the nice cashier what the difference is and she said the sheer is pink and an afghan chai and the qaimoq is an Indian chai. Apparently they were out of chicken panini's so my husband instead got a steak and cheese. Everything was really good! I'd definitely come back to try other sandwiches and bolani's. They even gave us a free baklava to try :) We talked to the owners? and they were super nice. Can't wait to come back!