When in VA...eat breakfast like the Virginians

Place: Barnside Diner


Where: 6306 Little River Turnpike  Alexandria, VA 22312-1601
             (703) 256-3318


Price: $
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When it comes to breakfast, Barnside Diner has one of the best breakfast in town.  The service is great and the food is even better.  Just to warn you though, it can get really crowded and backed up during the weekends.   If you are a coffee lover (which I am) then you will LOVE their coffee...coffee is never burnt and always fresh.  Their orange juice is incredible..tasts like freshly squeezed orange juice (no joke).  Their portions are huge as well.  Waffles & French Toast are really good. 

For the healthy meat eaters: they have turkey sausage!!!!!! Not over cooked and taste great.  

This place has been a hiden gem of Northern VA for decades.  It's been here forever!!and the locals love it.

George's Steak-N-Things--Lunch/dinner

Place: George's Steak-N-Things
Address: 8908 Village Shops Drive, Fairfax Station, VA 22039
Price: $-------

When it comes to food, I am all over it.  Anyone that knows me will tell you, how excited I get over great tasting food.  I will travel great distant to try something I've seen on TV or a place I heard about--no joke!

When in Virginia, especially Northern VA, and you have craving for cheese steak..Yes I said cheese steak.  OMG you have to go to "George's Stake-N-Thing."  It is located off of Rt. 123 and close to George Mason University, Fairfax Campus.  It's a little place stuck in a small plaza next to Pizza Hut and some spa (which by the way don't waste your time or money there).  George the owner, is such a sweet and welcoming man.  He always has these two specials: Cajun chicken cheese steak with fries and regular cheese steak with fries for under $7.00.  I have to tell you, George's Cajun Chicken Cheese Steak is finger licking good!!!!!!!  There are number of toppings to add if you like, such as grilled onions, peppers, olives, lettuce, tomatoes, and much more.  When I tell you it comes out smoking HOT!!! believe me and be careful not to burn the roof of your mouth (speaking from experience).  When it comes out the sub roll is nicely toasted, the cheese is melted and once you take that first bite YOU will be HOOKED!

I have taken my family, friends, and co-workers.  Anytime I get a chance to head down towards the Woodbridge/Fairfax area, I always make sure I stop by there.

George's Steak-N-Things is a must try! :-)   Try it..you can splurge a little.