Best snacks in Fairfax! Great jerky and local treats. I suggest any of the Cardinal Chocolates products. Cheerwine and RC Cola in a glass bottle, the way Sir Joseph Priestley, creator of soda, would have intended. Always friendly people in the store to help and answer any questions. You should shop there. Like, now. Stop reading this review and go in the store. Now. Seriously. Why are you still reading this? Go to Commonwealth Dry Goods. And bring me an RC Cola while you're at it. read more

Great store with an incredible selection of snacks. I live in Florida and get items delivered and get them faster than I do on Amazon Prime.

This store is as good as it gets. The moment you walk into Commonwealth Dry Goods you know the store is lovingly curated. Each item stocked thoughtfully. There are no filler products there to make a sale. I first visited to support the owners as well as a small local business. I left with an arm full of goodies, wanting to return as soon as possible to see what new items were waiting for me. From high-quality candles to jerky to vinyl records to snacks you can only get in another city to candy cigars that brought me back to being a kid to hot sauces and chocolates. The store is warm, inviting, and just so much fun to shop in. If you walk in and simply skim the store, you'll miss so many little gems tucked away. They're stocking new items regularly, so I suggest checking back often for another fun new treat you just might find. read more

Commonwealth Dry Goods - Music & DVDs Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Checking in to show that this is still a 5 star establishment. Their snacks and candies are the main attraction and their candles and vinyl rock too. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area or as a destination. read more

What a quirky little place this is, staffed by the chillest and kindest folks in the biz. This is my go-to for gifts for my husband. Hot honey and fun sauces? Check. Locally-roasted coffee? Check. Weird candies he hasn't thought about since the 80s? Check (in spades). We're lucky to have this fun shop in Old Town. read more

5/5 Multiple Visits. It's hard to quantify exactly what Commonwealth Dry Goods is. In part it's a snack and soda shop.But it's also an excellent gift shop. And also a great candle store. There's plenty to see to the point where you can easily miss something if you're not careful. We love the specialty candles we get there and of course don't miss the Dot's Pretzels as well. I can't tell you what the flavor is but it's awesome. If you're looking for a gift or just a snack I'd highly recommend stopping by. read more

One of the most unique shops in all of Northern Virginia. Come for your country music records but stay for the best smelling candles, coffee, and unique pouches of jerky! They do fantastic events (like Christmas in June) with the best customer service. Make it a priority stop if heading through Old Town Fairfax! read more

What a great store. I've managed to get friends to mail products to me from this store over the years. Candles, snacks, records. It's a mix of all kinds of stuff. My interactions have been over the phone and email, all of which have been exceptionally attentive and friendly. I can't recommend it enough. read more

Our favorite store to visit with great products and friendly staff/owners that always make you feel welcome and are happy to have you in their store! They have everything you need, from vinyl records and jerky for myself, to candles, sauces, spices for the wife, and any kind of candy you can think of for the kids! Chips and dips, sodas, and great seasonal selections of candies and snacks! Our family looks forward to our visits and always leave happy! read more

A very cool store with great snacks and lots of candles. They also carry jerky, Cheerwine, peanuts, coffee, and records! If you're close by, it's worth the visit. read more

My favorite place to shop in Fairfax, they have the best candles, jerky and sodas. There Gummi selection is the best around!

The owner of the store was so gracious and brought my dog some water. We had a really nice chat and while the place is laid back, I found it professionally well staged, found some cool stuff you won't find anywhere else (beef jerky, cool dog treats & black rifle espresso in a can) and some off the wall vintage Elvis paraphernalia. It's funky, fun and the owner is a class act. read more

Stopped in this store on a trip back to my hometown of Fairfax, just an outstanding experience. First of all, the place looks amazing. The staff is genuinely friendly and will actually ask you in what you are looking for or suggest things you may like. Cool stuff to buy, awesome sodas, records where the bands play actual instruments and sing into a microphone with their own voice (I know, it's crazy). When you meet the owner, Radio legend Chad Dukes, he's extremely down to earth and connects with you right away. I'm a fan, and you should be as well. read more

This shop is a perfect fit for the area and really fills a void. They have great sodas, chips, and other snacks but also have records, cassettes, local coffee, and much much more. The owners are great people and super friendly. Best of all they sell a lot of products from veteran owned businesses. Three thumbs up from this guy. Stop by and spread the hay! read more

The husky gentleman that works there didn't seem to like me. Oh well. A unique store with some great finds. Two thumbs up a twist and a kiss. read more

This my personal favorite place to shop. They carry some of the best sweets, soda, snacks, and a great music selection. The inventory is always changing and they have new and exciting things every time I go. They also have a wide variety of candles. Can't wait to go again read more

This is the best snack store I have ever been to. I really love all the varieties of nuts, jerky, chocolate, and sodas. Also, they sell Dots Pretzels which cannot be beat. They seem to have a great connection to the community as they are frequently chatting with customers about local goings-on. read more

Great store, picked up some jerky and cheerwine the other day and will continue to go out of my way to head back when I need some more!

This place is awesome! I stopped by for the first time about a week ago and they had a great selection. I got a soda and a cool whiskey glass. The lady at the counter was very friendly and helpful. Can't wait to come back! read more

Love this small shop selling local goods and a few novelties. My Sunday snack tradition is to pickup an ice cold RC cola in a glass bottle and some local potato chips/jerky. Excellent customer service. Stop in at Mobius records next door for a unique experience read more

My all time favorite radio personality DOES... IT... AGAIN! The owner's passion for classic, good 'ol Americana shines through with this new creation! Do yourself a favor and drop into one of the most original shops in America! read more

Lovely mom and pop store that has something for everyone. A great place to find a gift or a treat for home. A lot of local products. The owners are kind and welcoming. I have every hope they will be a part of the area for years to come! read more

This is an amazing store tucked away on Main street in Old Town Fairfax. Came in to browse the assorted "nostalgia" goods, ended up buying some dog bones and treats that looked too good to walk away from. Now I check in with them regularly for more! read more

Stopped in for the first time yesterday. Admittedly, I went in because I'm a fan of the work that the owner does on the radio and his podcasts, but what he's putting together in his store is truly what small, local business is all about. It has personality. It has a story behind it. It has all the hallmarks of what you want something like this to be. The things that they stock on the shelves aren't there because they're interested in moving units (although I hope they do at a high rate). It's there because the owner is clearly sharing the things that he loves and things that appeal to hi. It's not one more shop that is just hustling to find a way to sell the same garbage you can find anywhere else for maybe a little bit cheaper than the next guy. It's a store that you walk in to and you immediately know is different and you want to look through everything the shelves and get the back story on why it's there. The staff is warm and engaging. The owner clearly enjoys striking up a conversation with anyone that comes through and is eager to share both his experience with the products he's selling and how those things resonate with you. Just an overall great experience. They're just starting out, so I'll definitely be checking in on the place to see how it grows. Checked out the candied bacon... I nearly turned the car around while I was eating it on the way home to go get some more. read more