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Gourmet Goods in Alexandria

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Alexandria has a thriving gourmet scene for those who love to cook, and those who want to learn. The freshest ingredients can be found at the city’s farmers markets, made even better with spices from the Spice & Tea Exchange. Del Ray’s Cheesetique is nationally renowned for its vast selection of cheese, while Planet Wine and Wine Gallery 108 offer wide-spanning vino options.

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A.M. Kettle

A.M. Kettle is a small-batch popcorn company, specializing in kettle corn and other popcorn varieties. Find us poppin’ at the...
Available at the Alexandria Visitor Center 221 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Cheesetique

Cheesetique is proud to feature over three hundred cheeses from around the world, ranging from traditional favorites to hand-made artisan...
2411 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
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Dairy Godmother Frozen Custard & Nostalgic Treats

Real Wisconsin-style frozen custard, sorbets, cookies, cobblers, homemade marshmallows. Declared a “dessert destination” by the Washington Post!...
2310 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
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A shop sign for Dolci Gelati Cafe features the brand name in large letters and a green and brown swirl graphic resembling gelato. The sign hangs outside a brick building.

Dolci Gelati

Old Town Dolci Gelati Café specializes in artisanal small batch gelato along with locally roasted coffee and espresso, hot cider,...
107 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Eddie’s Little Shop & Deli

Eddie’s Little Shop and Deli features a rotating menu of made to order sandwiches from CIA graduate, Eddie McIntosh.  Sandwiches...
1406 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Georgetown Olive Oil Co.

Georgetown Olive Oil Company is a place where love for healthy food and lifestyle is formed. Our empowered staff provides...
1314 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A storefront with cream-colored bricks features a large window displaying treats and a sign reading Kilwins above it. The entrance door is marked with the number 212, and a classic black streetlamp stands on the sidewalk.

Kilwins

A confectionery since 1947, Kilwins has been a celebrated part of Americana, having earned a reputation for providing high quality...
212 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A pink cupcake-shaped sign hangs outside a brick building, reading Lavender Moon Cupcakery, with green leafy trees visible in the background.

Lavender Moon Cupcakery

Lavender Moon Cupcakery is Alexandria’s first organic cupcake shop, locally owned by a career chef and certified sommelier, with fanciful...
116 S. Royal Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Maribeth’s Bakery/MB Bakery on the Go

MB Bakery on the Go is a division of Maribeth’s Bakery that offers delivery or curbside pick-up of hand made...
3103 Colvin Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Planet Wine

Planet Wine is a down-to-earth neighborhood wine shop with sky’s-the-limit ambition, right in the heart of Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood.
2004 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
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Rocket Fizz Alexandria

RocketFizz Alexandria is a fun and nostalgic shop, with thousands of bottled soda pops and candies from all over, plus...
1721 Centre Plaza Alexandria, Virginia
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A warmly lit bar with a glossy wooden counter, red cushioned stools, and shelves of bottles. Large floral wall art decorates one wall; a window with red dots brings in soft natural light. Candles and glasses are on the counter.

The Parlour & Madame Coco’s Chocolates

The Parlour bar is a coffee shop by day, cocktails by night and boxes of chocolate delicacies by Madame Coco...
115 S. Royal Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Kid Stores in Alexandria

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Vintage and Consignment Shops in Alexandria, VA

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