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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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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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Cookie Love Company

Cookie Love Company is a full-service cookie business specializing in cookie tables for weddings, celebrations, and special events, as well...
Throughout Alexandria, Virginia
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A group of young adults sit and stand outside The Dairy Godmother, an ice cream shop with large windows, eating frozen treats and talking together on a sunny day. Small American flags decorate the sidewalk.

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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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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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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King Arthur Baking Company

King Arthur Baking Store & School is a place for bakers of all skill levels to find inspiration, learn new...
617 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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Le Vintage – The Old Town Wine Shop

Le Vintage is the premier wine shop in Old Town, offering over 1,000 selections of wine and craft beer, plus...
1218 King 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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Shopping

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Kid Stores in Alexandria

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Vintage and Consignment Shops in Alexandria, VA

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