Idylwood Plaza is nothing special. It's a strip mall. These permeate Northern Virginia everywhere…read more They are overrated, and this one only has a few stores desired. It was a sad day when Jason's Deli left here, as they were a pretty good restaurant. Now they have some others, but they aren't exciting. There is a Whole Foods here. Also they have a Noodles and Company, with a Starbucks that provides an occasional caffeine boost. Bassett Furniture has an occasional deal, and some people really love Orange Theory. Personal opinion would rather have a full gym instead. On a plus note it's close to Tyson's Corner Mall, and the parking situation is a cinch.

This is a decent shopping center. It's not going to win excitement awards, but good layout with…read moretrees. That alone makes it better than most strip malls in the region. Parking is also plentiful. One warning though, and that's please be vigilant, as aggressive driving is also part of the area. Basically Karen and Kevin slow down! Chutzpah is a good restaurant. One of the better TJ Max's is here, and they have a Baja Fresh. You can catch a movie at the theater. Bed Bath and Beyond, will probably add the word "Gone," shortly due to a lot of issues. Also there's a Safeway, T Mobile, cleaners, bank, and a couple other places to shop. It's close to route 50 and Fair Oaks mall.

The movie theater here is by far my favorite of all the movie theaters in Fairfax County…read more The seating is not actually stadium-style, but that's a good thing if you'd have a problem doing stairs to get to your seat. You enter at the rear of the theater, and the seating-- which are all reservable fully-reclining seats-- slopes downward. The handicapped seats are in the rear, near the door. These theaters have a large amount of seats, and the rows are far enough apart to allow you to easily cross in front of a fully reclined person without any problem. I haven't had any trouble seeing the screen no matter where I sat, and I think the seats at the front are better than in stadium seating.

It is better than most strip malls. This is across the street from GMU. Am grateful folks stepped…read moreup to renovate the movie theater. It's much better than before. Also am happy Halal Guys and Tropical Smoothie are on the location. If at Halal my recommendation is one to two hot stripes maximum. Other stores include Giant, Comic books, and a few dining options. It is a walkable property. Please do be wary of aggressive drivers. Even if in the crosswalk be wary. Other than that it's pleasant enough, and has a decent amount to offer.

University Mall has been around forever and has gone through some aesthetic changes.... all for the…read morebetter! This is an outdoor promenade style mall. It has Giant Food as a major anchor and several smaller anchors like U Mall Theatres and Brion's Grill. U Mall is right across the street from a large university which is awesome for the students. There are shops that include: Peachwave, Taco Bamba, Gathering Grounds coffee, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Fat Tuesdays, McAllister's Deli, Oh George Taps and Tables, and other restaurants and places like a comic book shop, and a karate studio. Some shops are on the main level and some are around back on the lower level. There are stairs at the end to go downstairs. There is a wing restaurant in the parking lot in an old bank building. There are also several fast food joints. My only complaint about U Mall is the parking for the upper level and the ease of getting out which is hard since this place is on the corner of two very busy roads and a very busy intersection. There is only one light to exit with. The other exits have you going in only one direction with No U-Turn signs so have a backup way to get home!

Overall nice shopping center I come here ever so often. Parking and getting in and out is pretty…read morepainless. There's a Giant anchoring the shopping center as well as there's a variety of other shops including Hallmark, Starbucks, dry cleaners, a bank and gas station too among others so really you could get everything done with your errands in one shot. Certainly I think a place that gets overlooked.

There is a huge PUBLIC SAFETY issue in the parking lot in the front of the Giant food store…read more Inconsiderate people park there as they wait for their passengers to come out of the store. They park in front where the loading zone is, where customers cross the lot to their cars and in the bus route. I watch this daily as I frequent the Village Center often. The Giant attendants ask the offenders to move on and sometimes they are successful. There is even a sign detailing that this is not a parking zone. Here are a few suggestions: 1. The attendants need to buzz Giant management ASAP when this happens to prevent the public safety issue, 2. The owner of the village center could paint the area with bold lines indicating a cross walk and loading zone, 3. Prevent customers from crossing in front of cars opening up a designated cross areas on either side of the loading zone. 4. Post a sign with consequences - like a FINE for violation due to public safety concerns. This is a SERIOUS issue. Anyone else concerned about this?? Call Lerner Management at 703-991-2023, press 5 - Ask for Toni Fultz.

It's good that this old shopping center is undergoing renovations, and overall, its appearance…read morelooks significantly improved. However, due to ongoing construction and upgrades at the shopping center, it's quite difficult to access the restaurant or do grocery shopping after parking, since construction crews have blocked pedestrian walkways around the center.

This mall has seen better days. It probably needs to be renovated. Simply put it looks old, and…read moreit's needs a solid facelift. There's also really nothing exciting over here. Sure there's a family restaurant, barber, Outback Steakhouse, and a veterinarian. Also there's a nice fitness place, and a Subway if you want a quick bite. If you're looking for a grocery store, the Safeway here works for the basics. Yet compared to other chains it is expensive. The Popeyes is unhealthy but wow is it delicious. Most of the time there is plenty of parking here. That's a plus, and it's convenient to Braddock Road. It's not too far from the Beltway. My hope is this will be renovated with better store choices.

There is a good restaurant in here. Elephant Jumps is phenomenal. Can't say that the Five Guys or…read morePapa John's do much for me. Admittedly I miss the once famous Grevey's, that was here who knows how many years ago. Yet the Aldi and CVS that's 24 hours, can be helpful at times. There is a Bank of America here, and Clarkson Optical is a welcome addition. The AT&T store is available for their customers. To its credit this small strip mall is convenient to a lot. Just off the beltway and 50, you'll find a parking spot. It's not going to win any excitement awards, but it's a practical spot to visit.

Since moving to the area 9 months ago, I have come here nearly everyday and have come to love this…read moreplaza! Besides the fact that there are so many places I frequent, like the gas station (they take those Giant points!), CVS, The UPS Store , Aldi, and Starbucks, I really enjoy it for 2 reasons: 1. They have a wonderful section with outdoor seating that is a perfect place to sit and hang out with your cup of coffee; and (2) There are always so many friendly people in the parking lot! It's kind of funny, but all the time people walk by smiling and saying hello and sometimes we even end up having a short conversation! It's great!! I don't know what it is about this place, but I definitely really enjoy and appreciate it! :)

having grown up in the dc area, and visiting my parents 1-3x annually, i'd never visited or even…read moreheard of this place until my last visit home, 2 months ago! mom used to volunteer nearby so she knew about this village, primarily for retired citizens, with a beautiful lake, tennis courts and several walking trails. the day after i ran 26.2 miles, we came here en route to the airport and it was the perfect place to get in some easy, gentle walking. in late october, the fall foliage was really peaking and i loved seeing the beautiful, rustic colours of autumn. multitudes of rust, gold, pumpkin, and chestnut coloured leaves covered the grass and walking paths, making for the most picturesque walk. i couldn't help myself from taking multiple photos and videos! i'd recommend coming here in the warmer months, perhaps with a standup paddleboard, kayak or canoe and enjoying the lake, and grabbing a beverage at one of the cafes after. very peaceful and a great hidden gem in the dmv.

Really cute area to walk around, I love the assortment of shops that they have here. They have some…read morereally unique offerings! The place is kept clean, and there is a ton of places you can sit outside. Also a beautiful trail nearby.

This is an L-shaped strip mall that is anchored by a Giant Food, Golds Gym & Starbucks…read more There is a variety of restaurants & retail including a Banfield Pet Hospital, UPS Store, & Dollar Tree. Be forewarned that access to the shopping center as well as finding parking is a bit of a biotch!

I like having the grocery, dollar tree, UPS store (returns!) and auto parts stores together. I seem…read moreto need all those often and end up at this shopping center 2-3 times a week. I also like the range of restaurants: Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Afghan, Subway, McDonald's, Starbucks, carryout pizza, and even Boba Tea. We used the veterinary place once as a less expensive alternate for a rabies shot. I've never used the gym, urgent care, bank, 7-11, or martial arts space. I've never had any problem with parking other than the line to get onto Backlick Rd at the light.