I absolutely loved the smallness of this event. No crowds, No long lines, just friendly helpful…read morevendors.

Visited Cascades Farmers Market for the first time today. We have been visiting One Loudoun which…read moreis only open Saturday. Located right behind Cascades Shopping Center, plenty of signs and parking. Not as large as One Loudoun but more socially distant than One Loudoun with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables. Nice touch with wipes and sanitizer. Opens at 9 but clearly starts earlier. Plenty of coffee. Bought some vegetables.

Scrumptious! We picked up the Apple and Apple Berry strudel at the Sterling bakery ( not a shop you…read moremust order in advance). Per the instructions given you heat it up for a bit in the oven and it comes out perfect, flaky, full of fruit and not too sweet. Perfect for any time but especially if you want to wow guests with an elegant restaurant quality dessert. I highly recommend.

So, so good!!! Absolutely loved it, the consistency is great, not too flaky but still layered.read more

This is an International grocery store that caters to Asian and Latino foods…read more You can find almost anything you may be looking for, from Veggies, Fruit and Breads. The employees are all helpful and friendly.

Visited Cocos Food on the morning of May 5, 2026, while rushing before work. I've been shopping at…read morethis store for over 10 years, and this was honestly one of the most disappointing customer service experiences I've had here. I've always appreciated Cocos Food for its fresh products, fair prices, and especially the kindness of the regular cashiers, who have usually been respectful and professional over the years. On this visit, however, there was only one register open with a long line of more than six people. Since I was in a hurry, I politely asked at customer service if I could check out there instead. The individual there, who appeared to be part of management rather than a regular cashier, initially said yes. Instead of helping me, he then walked away, called over people from the main line, and began assisting them first. After I had already placed my groceries down, he told me to step back and wait while he served others. His tone and behavior felt dismissive, rude, and completely lacking in professionalism. What made this especially frustrating was that the regular cashier at the open register seemed aware of the situation, and in all my years shopping here, I've never experienced this kind of treatment from the normal staff. This felt like poor judgment from someone who may have had a management role, which is even more concerning. I want store management to seriously address this situation. If this person is part of management, then this review is direct feedback that customer service and leadership need improvement. If he is not, then management should still look into this incident because his behavior negatively impacted a loyal customer's experience. I still value the store itself, but respectful treatment matters just as much as good products. I hope this review encourages accountability and prevents other customers from experiencing the same disrespect.

Super great way to to start my day!! the avocado toast with egg was AMAZING!!! so was my bowl and…read morethe workers were the absolute sweetest. Located in a very cute lil plaza with lots of other businesses and outside seating areas to enjoy your food!

Have gotten watery or not very flavorful smoothies, and pretzels that were cold on the inside…read more Busyness and who is working matters!!!

I live in Maryland and my mom in south Carolina we came across this place to support family on a…read moreholiday visit and i have to say we are so glad we walked in. It's a small family owned place with a friendly staff. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable on all products sold. They have reat prices!!! And i love that i can get products from our country that seems as fresh as if we brought it back from El Salvador ourself. We are very happy with our visit and purchases, wish we lived closer to get those products more often. I highly recommend this place for your Hispanic needs. P.s. they sell charamuscas and choco bannanos!!! That's a winner in my book.

Came in to get a snow cone and was waiting in line right behind a guy that was talking to the…read moreattendant. I figure he was placing his order, but the girl was doing everything but making the ice cone. She didn't acknowledge me at all or let me know to wait. After 10 mins I decided to leave. Poor customer service.

What a hidden gem this is. We had our Foundation meeting here and had a special menu created for…read moreus. The food was amazing. I had a Balsamic chicken with mini potatoes and it was delicious! I did get to taste the chicken parm and that is definitely going to be ordered next time. Service was really nice and laid back. Ambiance was amazing as well. We got to see so many great pictures of family and food. I can not wait to be able to sit outside and relax. We got to meet the owner and her daughter, wonderful people. They were just so kind.

We were in town for a wedding and I found this place when researching. The reviews looked good and…read morethe limited photos also looked good. We were surprised to find this place was very small and has the look of a quick serve place, which it is not. The server: very nice and attentive. No one here seemed to actually be from Italy, which we are accustomed to when going to Italian places. Food: the crispy artichoke appetizer was good. The whipped ricotta appetizer was delicious. For meals, we got the bucatini and this one pasta with a pumpkin cream sauce. They were both OK, I didn't love the Brussel sprouts in my dish, just didn't go well. We also ordered the side of chicken parm for protein, which was big and good. For dessert the cappuccino was good but was sweet for some reason (I didn't ask for any sweetener). The tiramisu was pretty good, I imagine homemade, especially with it being more yellow which is more traditional.

I love this Lotte! It's probably a tie between the Sterling and Chantilly locations. Great addition…read moreto this location. I've been here on different days and at different times and never had to deal with a crowd or long lines. The store is always fully stocked with produce and very clean. As soon as I walk in, Tous le Jour just shouts my name. There is a small food court next to the bakery, but I'm usually occupied with the desserts. I've walked to each food spot to see what they offer, but have yet to try them. The staff I encountered were friendly and didn't just nod or grunt. They also let me pack my own bags, which I appreciate. Plenty of parking available, it is shared with neighboring businesses.

The first time we were here, we were more focused on the food court. However, we took a few…read moreminutes to buy some manzano bananas. Their baby bok choy looked quite good and fresh. We didn't buy any because we weren't planning to cook some up any time soon. The second time, we came better prepared. I had a list of ingredients for making a bok choy recipe that we liked. Yes, we did buy the baby bok choy. Also, we found snow peas and shiitake mushrooms. We were quite impressed with the produce section as all their fruits and veggies were fresh and the store was very clean. Even though they weren't part of the recipe, we picked up more manzano bananas. Browsing the aisles, I also found some dried tree ear. One thing we saw that we liked was that they had a couple of aisles dedicated to Hispanic foods with one aisle dedicated to Peruvian foods. We were pleased to see that they had Inca Kola and bought some. For those who cook Indian foods, there is an aisle dedicated to those foods. The cashiers we dealt with were friendly. When the cashier we dealt with on our most recent visit saw that we were buying the Inca Kola and manzano bananas, she asked me in Spanish if I needed a shopping bag. I said, in English, "Yes please" which surprised and amused her. I never did get fully fluent in Spanish thus the reason I answered in English. We both agree that we would come back to shop here when we plan to do Asian cooking. Just note that parking can be tight as it is a popular place. In fact, when we entered the parking lot last visit, 6 cars decided to leave at the same time...yikes!

I like going to this Lidl, because I know what to expect. Great baked goods, affordable groceries,…read morepotted plants, herbs and flowers. They have a great selection of everyday needs, plus things I would go to an international grocery store for. Examples: taralli, naan bread, tortillas (big and small), candies and chocolates. FYI no quarter needed to get a cart. But the 2 size options are mini 2 tiered cart and gigantic xl cart. Pro tip: BRING YOUR OWN BAGS! Download the app for special discounts. Use a calculator and buy the min necessary to redeem coupon. It adds up!

Needed some essential cooking ingredients and I was able to get everything in one go. I purchased…read moreground sausage, ready bake lasagna, fresh salad greens, lemons, limes, fresh baked baguette, water by the gallon, etc Everything under $35. It was actually a lot of things that I am pretty certain I would have paid well over $50 elsewhere. I just wish the cleanliness of the entrance and cash wrap area could be improved. There were smashed produce, road debris, rain water and salt, other grimes everywhere. It gives a really unsanitary initial impression of the store that otherwise offers products at competitive pricing. One of the things that also makes Lidl better than Aldi is the availability of shopping carts without the need of a quarter, rewards programs, and onsite bakery. A store I really wish LA area also offered.

I visited this location to pick up some groceries, and overall, my shopping experience was quite…read morepositive. I was able to find everything I needed. The staff's service was good, and the prices were reasonable. However, this one has a more outdated feel among the various Giant Food supermarkets I have been to.

I'm not sure why I never reviewed the grocery store I have been frequenting for almost 30 years…read more My family stops here at least four or five times a week. I have always trusted the Giant brand, to include the fact it is one of the only union grocery chains left (cue the jingle "look for...the union label). Bonus buys, gas points, online discounts....this place has everything! This is not the fanciest store (or Giant) in the area, but it is the store where I've gotten to know a few of the long time employees, run in to my friends and neighbors and can find most items with a blindfold on (to be clear, I don't advocate shopping with a blindfold on). The prices are always reasonable, the produce and meat are always fresh and you don't have to feel stressed while shopping. During the peak of the pandemic, their curbside pick-up didn't markup the prices (looking at you Wegman's) and the service was amazing. The store is clean, comfortable and well lit. Most customers wear masks (bonus points) and the employees are always friendly and helpful. Having shopped in other "upscale" grocery stores (looking at you Wegman's), the meat prices are among the best around. I never feel like I am being up-sold or tempted to try the newest boutique items. Giant also has a "yellow tag" markdown system for items that are close to expiration, which I appreciate. We have dozens of grocery choices in this area of Fairfax County, but I always come back to the Giant. It's like the old friend that is always there for you when the new friend lets you down.

I was shopping and decided on a sandwich. I know it's a grocery store but they make some good subs…read more The cheese bread is your best bet. Fresh baked and sliced when you order the sandwich. I like the roast beef...italian....ok I'll go with the club. Fresh meat, lettuce, black olives, onions, salt and pepper, and a bit of mayo. The sandwich is huge, like two meals huge. I ate half when i got home and the other half for dinner. No complaints. A solid sandwich for a good price. Much larger (and fresher) than subway.

I have a few major complaints about the customer service manager, Masooda Alizada. I have been…read moreshopping at this location for approximately four years and have consistently had great experiences with employees throughout the store until now. My first complaint occurred on 3/6/26. On this day I had about 14 items totaling around $76. In self-checkout. Masooda approached my register and began checking my bag to verify that items were scanned. She placed in her code and compared the screen to the contents of my bag. I had not requested assistance, the register was not stuck, and there was no indication of an issue. This has never happened to me before, unless I accidentally scanned something incorrectly and asked for help. Because she appeared new to me, I decided to let it go at the time. My second complaint happened today. I needed to quickly exchange a $2.50 jar of jam for a $7.89 brand. I walked in with the product and asked Masooda if the exchange was okay. She said yes. I grabbed the new item and returned. After waiting a few minutes, she came out and asked for my receipt. I explained I didn't have it and that I normally use my wife's number for the VIC account, and my phone was in the car. She insisted she needed the number. I reminded her this was an exchange where I was paying more, not requesting a refund. Including the Leesburg Harris Teeter, I have never been required to provide a receipt for my smaller exchanges (Refunds: yes). She then mentioned fuel points, which I understood, but I offered my wife's name, suggested she use their VIC card, but she still refused. I went to my car, retrieved my phone, and returned. At that point she began showing me their refund policy. I explained that this was an exchange and that I had previously worked in the grocery industry, specifically with Harris Teeter. I pointed out that she had several options available: looking up my wife's name, using a store VIC card, or simply processing the exchange. She had also just seen me in the store on 3/6. She stated, "Then you should know how the policy works". I asked for her name and Masooda said it's on the receipt. She then tried to lecture me on the policy, and never asked for my ID, which is part of their policy. Thus, I did not sign anything or provide my phone number which she asked. Again, I never had to do any of this for exchanges at Harris Teeter. As I was walking away, I heard what sounded like "Ass" and turned around. She was shaking her head left to right. I walked back and asked what she said. She stuttered, mumbled and then told me to "have a good day". Maybe I heard her incorrectly, but it was definitely derogatory, she did not want to repeat it and was surprised that I heard her. I asked to speak with another manager. She called someone and went into the office. I waited about 10 minutes. Around the 7-minute mark I asked an employee to knock on the office door. A younger male opened the door, briefly spoke to the employee, and closed the door. I waited another few minutes and no manager came out. I called the store and spoke with Jose Ayala, the assistant manager. He was polite and apologetic, although I told him an apology was not necessary. He asked questions and took notes. I asked him to pass this information on to the district manager, Charlie Magaraci. I asked Jose a few important questions. Could Masooda have processed the exchange without my wife's number? He said it is not policy, but yes, she could have. Could she have looked up my wife's name, and I validate most of the phone number? Again, he said yes. In other words, Masooda had several easier, customer-friendly options available but chose not to use them. This situation could have been handled far better with finer judgment. Masooda Alizada needs retraining in customer service and understanding the options available to assist customers. She also needs de-escalation training. I do not want her to be fired; I simply want her to do better. This is where my family and I regularly shop. My family and I will not be back if this is not addressed appropriately.