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    Grandma's Famous Cafe

    4.6 (49 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Kimberly S.

    Authentic, Mexican food. We came here for breakfast in a whim. The agua frescas are delicious! We had the hibiscus and the horchata. Very intimate setting. The customer service is very friendly!

    Stephanie S.

    A small restaurant with big flavor! Service was quick, and the food was delicious. It was a great spot for a quick breakfast.

    Deadpool W.

    Not sure why all the great reviews?? I just got a panini to go paid $14 including a tip (to go)... and it's CRAP! SOGGY falling apart the bread is soft and thin it's NOT A PANINI I thrashed it. Waste of my money and time.

    Denise M.

    The place was hidden in a corner. The food was good, needed a little more salt but over all good. The server was nice and made sure we had whatever we needed. It was a small cozy little place and surprisingly had a lot of people coming in to sit and to go orders as well.

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    James M.

    Finally made it, been passing by since it opened and always on the way to something or coming from something. Greeted by a friendly staff, and being an odd hour between breakfast & lunch crowd had the nice clean dining area to ourselves for most of the time we ate our delicious breakfast. Wife went with a breakfast platter with eggs, bacon, sausage & pancakes. I had a chorizo egg & potatoe burrito. Reasonable prices for a decent meal, not over the top amazing flavor or monstrous portions, but tasty enough and good enough to bring us back in the future. Family business ran with pride that definitely is worth supporting.

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    Daniel W.

    Intimate dining. Food is made crash and was delicious. Service was very prompt and with a smile.

    Veggie omelette!
    Melanie P.

    Great food, great service, just a wonderful local restaurant, nothing fancy! Exceptionally clean, and great value for $

    This place was absolutely amazing!! It's a small and comfy spot to go that's very relaxed. All the ingredients were top notch and the service was excellent. They take their time there and the ladies there were so kind and sweet! I wish this was a franchise in California! If you're gonna pick a spot this is where it's at. The food was so fresh with quality ingredients. Even the horchata was made perfect!

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    Matt D.

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Darn swell Latin diner experience. Mrs. Potatohead and I stopped on a Friday evening, 6ish. We'd seen this joint in passing and finally opted to partake. Dear fans, we are glad we did so. Upon entering, you're in a nothing-fancy small diner, a half dozen or so tables, but clean. Staff is perfectly friendly and efficient. Menu's not huge. Small kitchen. But the payoff is the grub. She had the $16 platter of steak and eggs, two pupusas, fried plantains. Steak was pretty tender yet lean and a nice marinade. Plantains were a bit sweet and tender, not oily. I had the $19 carne asada with fajita steak, side of rice and of refried beans. Ditto on the steak. Both meals, good portion sizes; we was stuffed. Also had one cheese pupusa $2.50 as an appetizer. Fresh and warm and melty cheese and a nice mild salsa. Good sized. Closed on Sundays. Seems to do a very brisk takeout business. Plenty of smoke parking as it's in a shopping plaza. Definitely see ourselves returning.

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    Very good customer service and best breakfast burritos around. Everything is cooked to order.

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    1 year ago

    Meh. Underwhelming little strip joint sandwich place. Waffles were obviously from a box. Burritos were good.

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    Breakfast offerings were excellent. The service was great as well. Next time I'm back in town will definitely be a stop for me.

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    This was quaint, but the food and service were really good. We would definitely visit again.

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    Great food and friendly service for a great price .

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    Great food, very quiet and quant restaurant. The food was great and came out fast. The service was quick and very accommodating.

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    Grandma's delights, a very nice, clean restaurant, very rich food, delicious desserts, the best service, come and enjoy

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    3.8(932 reviews)
    7.2 miOld Town Alexandria
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    Tucked just off King Street, Fontaine offers crêpes and classic French dishes in a charming, bistro…read moresetting. The crepes were good, I tried the Alexandrian and enjoyed it. The menu leans traditional, with a variety of options that highlight classic French flavors. That said, it's a bit on the pricier side for the overall experience. I'd recommend Fontaine more for a specific occasion, like taking visiting parents, or if you're dining with someone who needs gluten-free options, as they have good choices. Overall, a quaint and inviting spot that brings a touch of France to Old Town.

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    7.7 miOld Town Alexandria
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    Full bar
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