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    Panera Bread

    2.7 (132 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Their service is getting worse with time. I stopped to order for Chicken Frontega Panini and as they were out of focaccia bread, I was given a substitute with Basil bread. The size of this panini is so small that it could be consumed with just one bite. I just took a picture of this with my phone on the side for everyone to see what I actually mean.

    Where's the avocado???
    Christy J.

    How can you forget part of a sandwich that is in the name? This is supposed to be their roasted turkey bacon avocado sandwich. Can someone find the avocado, please?!? I never did. I tried to call and conveniently, they weren't answering calls at that time. Are. You. Kidding. Me??? Apparently, 4pm is SUPER busy and they can't answer during busy hours. It literally said to call back later. Come on, Panera! I am super disappointed. There is no consistency of quality. Step it up or I'll visit another location instead.

    Wow! Disappointing. A chipotle chicken avocado sandwich with ONLY chicken. Clearly whoever is prepping isn't paying attention.
    MS M.

    Wow! Disappointing. A chipotle chicken avocado sandwich with ONLY chicken. Clearly whoever is prepping isn't paying attention. Not cool Panera! Charging for quality food and not providing it.

    Keisha L.

    ** Mobile Order Pick Up Review*** The location is located on the opposite end of the Starbucks in the same shopping center. While in the drive thru line for Starbucks and smelling the sweet nothings in the air from Panera, I decided to mobile order the Cinnamon Crunch Steel Cut Oatmeal. By the time I made it to thru the drive thru line, I was able to park, walk in and grab my oatmeal off the shelves designated for mobile pick up. No line and no waiting, just grab and go, literally. Efficient choice for those on the go or those who do not wish to partake in person to person contact. My oatmeal was piping hot and loaded with the sweet sprinkles of cinnamon, crunchy pecans and voluptuous slices of strawberries hiding the thick steel cut oatmeal. Napkins and utensils were also in the bag which was a plus since my mind was not thinking of them. The minimal effort needed to complete this food endeavor is highly attractive. Short on time, then mobile ordering is for you!

    This is the last straw that made me review. Everything I order looks messy, like it just got literally thrown together. Sandwich contents inconsistent and falling out, soaking wet lettuce. Bowls looking 1/2 full and now a grilled cheese that is definitely not grilled with dried rubbery looking cheese all around the outside edges. We always tip but no more. Being busy is not an excuse for poor execution.

    You Pick 2- Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
    Melanie C.

    Panera is my go to healthy fast food. I love their soups, salads, sandwiches, and just about anything in the bakery section. The food is on the pricer side, but worth it in my opinion. It's always fresh and leaves me a happy camper! I usually order the you pick 2, which is one of their more popular menu items. You are able to combine any two half portions of salads, sandwiches, soup, flatbreads, or Mac and cheese to create your own meal. I always order the broccoli and cheddar soup with the green goddess cobb chicken salad. The soup is absolutely delicious! There's nothing like enjoying a bowl of broccoli and cheddar soup on a cold day. It can cure anything! The salad includes chicken, tomatoes, pickled red onions, arugula, romaine, kale, avocado, hard boiled egg, chopped bacon, and green goddess dressing. It is my favorite Panera menu item and I highly recommend it to anyone unsure of what to order. This location is right next to a spa and a Starbucks. It stays busy, especially around lunch time. There is plenty of seating inside and the staff are always friendly. If you are in the Dumfries area, make sure you check out this Panera location!

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    The fast lane kiosks continually have a software glitch that prevents me from using rewards.

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    Panera is one of my favorite 'go to' restaurants. the food is fresh and priced right. I've been a Panera customer for over 10 years.

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    Barely put anything in my sandwich and didn't put put any of the toppings I added either. Very disappointed to say the least

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    Great variety in selection, friendly staff, an delicious food. This place deserves a five star rating.

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    Always fresh, always fast! So far they haven't messed up any to go orders! Staff is always friendly.

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    We (the 4 of us) ordered our food, sat down, and almost instantly got our food! And plus it tastes great! :)

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    They are taking more than 20 minutes to get me my sandwich. If I had been told when ordering I would not have ordered.

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    Safari African Restaurant

    Safari African Restaurant

    4.3
    (33 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Food was great. I had egusi stew. It came with fish and some other type of meat. There was…read moreplenty of white rice on the side. I was super hungry so added the puff puff on a whim. Everything was really good. The auntie asked if I wanted the puff puff warmed up. Had I known she was going to microwave it, I would have declined. Other than that everything was perfect.

    I came here one day with some friends. I was from out of town and visiting them for a few days. I…read moredid some research, and this place kept on coming up as one of the best spots in town. I don't have a lot of African experience, so I was instantly intrigued. After a morning of exploring the Prince William Forest, we came here for a good lunch. As a guy who's not well versed in the cuisine, I asked for advice, and I was lead in the right direction. I can't seem to find the exact menu item, but I know it the main focal point was that jollof rice. Man, the flavors in that rice were very new to me, and very delicious. Lots of good heat, but not spicy at all. You gotta try it. Also on my place was some sort of meat, some sort of delicious fish on the bone, a nice hard boiled egg, and some sweet plantains. Along with a small salad. Good meat, good sauce. Love eating meat off the bone, adds so much good flavor. Just a really nice meal. I also got some Sweet Plantain Balls (Caclo) as an app. These things were amazing! I usually don't like plantains, But these were very soft, coated in a tangy, umami powder, again a new thing for me. Overall, I very much enjoyed this place. If you're ever in Dumfries, VA, I would highly recommend you stop by, as this was the best food I had the whole time I was in town!

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    MontClair Family Restaurant

    MontClair Family Restaurant

    3.6
    (487 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    I love this place. i've been going here since i was a little girl and we love mrs. peggy. whenever…read morei go i try to find her. the word family in the title is so true. when you eat there the ambiance and the staff make you feel like family. always good vibes. i totally recommend this place. the food is really good there too. i asked if they can give me a ceasar salad with salmon even though i think it wasn't on the menu. so that's what i get like EVERY time. i love you guys thank you so much Montclair Family Restaurant!!

    So I've lived in the Dumfries/Woodbridge area for a while now. I attend church not far from this…read morerestaurant and on Sundays considered stopping for breakfast before service but never was able to make it due to the wait times being very long. So I decided this Saturday I'll finally stop in since my Saturday's have more time than Sundays. My son (18 months) and myself came in and were seated pretty quickly so I was excited. Service seemed to start very nice but that changed swiftly. When ordering for my son I asked if the kids pancakes come with eggs and a protein since it was $10 but I was told it's only the pancakes. That was new for me considering most places we go for breakfast always offer eggs and bacon or sausage with kids meals as well as a drink. Well the kid was hungry so pancakes alone it was lol . I put my order in the French toast with the $4 Upcharge to add turkey sausage and eggs. My food came out fairly quick but it made sense when I was presented with 1 piece of French toast , hash brown, eggs and the turkey sausage. Again I was surprised to receive only one piece of bread for a French toast entree which I assume would've cost $11 alone? Strange in my opinion. After finishing my food and the waiter coming to ask me if I'd like my check I inquired about my son's pancake. He states, " you didn't order a pancake" he quickly placed the order after I insisted I know I placed the order because I inquired about what came with the meal and I always order my sons food prior to ordering my own entree. I thankfully remembered I was on the phone with my sister when ordering and called her back to ask her if she remembered me ordering she confirmed what I ordered. I know I didn't need to call her but him saying I didn't ask for it just made me think maybe I was having mom brain lol . I think my final straw was seeing I was charged $4 for the eggs and then another $3.50 for turkey sausage. Anyways unfortunately I think there being other affordable breakfast options in the area with both good quality and a decent portion we won't be returning in the new future.

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    Giorgio's Family Restaurant

    Giorgio's Family Restaurant

    4.0
    (270 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    Giorgio's is my go to restaurant in the Montclair/Dumfries area. It's a second home to me in that I…read moream welcomed by every member of staff and ownership. This restaurant is family owned for a few decades and is one that survived the pandemic because of the loyalty of their patrons. This place has everything you need from a quick bite to a full blown multi course meal. If there is something special desired the owners will go out of their way to accommodate even if not on the menu. As for the staff, this restaurant has provided more work for the local high school population than any other. The turnover is minimal as most have been working here for many years which says a lot about the working environment. This is a beloved local establishment that gives back to the local community in many ways. It's a home away from home with good food, fairly priced menu options and an awesome ambiance. And I would put their wait staff up against the finest restaurants. What comes across is a sincerity to ensure your dining experience is something you want to repeat. I highly recommend a try if ever in the area.

    Restaurants in Dumfries are generally really bad. We went to Giorgio's really wanting to like it…read more Unfortunately, overall, it just was not good. First the positives: I ordered the Gyro with fries and really enjoyed it. Not the best Gyro I have ever had, but good. The other three members of my family ordered different chicken dishes and all three were bad. Overall they were very bland. Using a little seasoning during cooking goes a long way. The chicken on the dishes seemed boiled. I guess this is an easy way to get tender chicken, but man does it remove the flavor! My wife's chicken had tendon and grizzle through out. My daughter's Marsala was gross. Seemed to be a Jared gravy. The wait staff really should not be wearing jeans, especially since the dining room seems nice (except for the paper table cloths.). One of the waitresses had ugly tattoos which no one wants to see at a nice place like this. It's a shame. This place has potential, but the food and wait staff drag it down HARD.

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    Mirna Restaurant

    Mirna Restaurant

    3.8
    (11 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    It's tucked away in a small shopping center off of Route 1 in Dumfries, so you might miss it. It's…read moregot a full bar and TVs on the walls, but I had ordered food to go. Pupusas are one of my favorite foods, so I ordered two pupusas revueltas and two loroco and cheese pupusas. The pupusas revueltas were good, but the loroco and cheese pupusas were fantastic. And they gave me plenty of curtido--which is one of the best parts of eating pupusas! I also ordered fried plantains and yuca with chicharron. It was all very delicious and very filling. I think I ordered too much. To drink, I ordered horchata. The horchata was very good, but it was not awesome. All in all, I would recommend Mirna's for anybody who likes Salvadoran cuisine.

    Mirna Restaurant [MR]. (3.25 stars)…read more Pardon the Alice in Wonderland meets Rocky Horror Show confusion of thoughts that follows... :) Italian & Greek. Sure they have a "Mediterranean" theme. Mexican & Salvadorian. Sure geographically it makes sense. Italian & Mexican. Wait what?! I literally screamed!! Let me explain... I grew up for my formidable years in Worcester MA. My family (parents, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles except one, aka entire family) were still in HI but I got shipped off because it was supposed to be a boot camp for me so to speak. What a laugh... My uncle couldn't cook to save any of our lives. I am Asian by descent but definitely not a decent Asian. ;) I never knew what Asian food was until well into my high school years (and was forced to move back to HI). I ate at every neighbors house for almost every meal & wouldn't have changed my culinary journeys for the world!! I grew up on a block with 20+ Italian American families, 4 Mexican American families, and 1 (mine) token Asian family. In the 80s Worcester was definitely a version of Little Italy!! But there were some Mexican influences that we as kids got to enjoy. So when I saw MR, I immediately reverted back to my childhood days & had to stop by to check them out. I haven't found many Italian/Mexican restaurants in my travels... There isn't much info on FB, IG, or Yelp. The first thing I noticed as I entered MR is that English was definitely NOT the language spoken by both patrons & the server/bartender. I don't mean any offense by that. Just an observation. :) I will fully admit I'm not an expert as far as Authentic Mexican food is concerned. But as I grow older, supposedly wiser, & definitely more anti-social... I've learned that authenticity, while appreciated & celebrated is not what I look for at the end of my meal. I look for 1) TASTE. 2) TEXTURE. 3) PRESENTATION. That's what makes me satisfied & happy when it comes to any meal (in that order). Italian is & always will be my favorite but Korean & Mexican are a tie for second! (Wasn't always that way)!! Asian food wasn't even on my "list" until my early 30s?! However, I adore Korean Tacos and Kimchi with my pasta so hence my comment about taste vs authenticity. Anywho... I ordered the two items that were recommended by my server. Steak Burrito. (3.5 stars). The steak is cubed but a little tough to chew. However, the burrito is a very generous portion & cheesy. I did find it interesting that the filling also has romaine lettuce & avocados (which is nowhere on the menu description). First time I've had that combo but texturally it worked... crunchy, creamy, chewy...? I do wish the plate was kept under the salamander for another minute to get the cheese melted completely & slightly crispy on the edges... but still a hearty dish. Lengua Tacos. (3 stars). I grew up with a Yucatán influenced version of Mexican food. All of our Mexican American neighbors emigrated from the Yucatán which relies heavily on RED ONIONS. This is why I probably still adore red onions (or any Onions) BUT still cannot stomach white/round/yellow onions!... NOPE. Yuck. I ordered the Lengua tacos & asked that the cilantro & onions be put on the side because I was told that MR uses white onions. Great I thought! Won't have to pilfer through the disgusting white onions!! Ummm... GONG!!! WRONG. The lengua is already cooked together with white onions so just be aware of that when you order it. Asking for the onions on the side was pointless for me. The lengua was tender & had a nice chew. Tortillas were fresh & greatly appreciated. Even though I wasn't absolutely blown away by my first visit. I'll definitely come back to try some other dishes at MR. Perhaps I may try their Italian dishes... Doubtful but the Mexican dishes definitely have some redeeming qualities that have piqued my interest... for at least another round!! Parking is available in a shared lot. I do wish MR well.

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    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

    2.7
    (373 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Cracker Barrel has been consistently disappointing. I keep hoping that ongoing last visits was…read morejust a bad experience; but, I can't deny it any longer. The food quality lacks or requires adjustments. This time, my grits required heating and the pancakes were dry and bland. Service is usually great; and I always enjoy browsing through the store.

    We stopped here on our way to Florida. It's your typical Cracker Barrel. Plenty of parking. The…read moregeneral store has all of the regular Cracker Barrel items. There is now a rewards card that earns points. Don't know if it's new, or new to me. The staff were very friendly, but unfortunately not attentive. I'm sure it wasn't intentional, but the service was not very good on the day we visited. They brought out things long after we requested. Some of the sides came out 15 minutes after the meal was brought out. No more cornbread? I didn't ask, but do they not serve cornbread or did this location not have it? My food was great. I got the Chicken n' Dumplins. The portion was so big I couldn't finish it. I heard other complaints at my table about their food, no issue with mine. Always a great value, especially for a big group. Love the decor but not the service on this visit.

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    Chicken n' Dumplins, Fried Apples, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes w/Brown Gravy, Chicken Tenders, Biscuits and Corn Muffins
    Chicken n' Dumplins, Fried Apples, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes w/Brown Gravy, Chicken Tenders, Biscuits and Corn Muffins
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