Van Dorn Plaza — Local services in Alexandria

There's a grocery store, but you have to check the dates on their items. They had granola bars growing mold that were 2 years past their expiration. We informed the manager who said night shift was supposed to take care of that. Went back a month later and they were still there.

There's a vet office, a Petco Unleashed, CVS, Gold's Gym, a coffee shop, and several little eateries and places. I went to Gold's gym a few times to get prices and sign up. The first time the guy would only give me the price for one type of membership. It was super expensive. The second time I was told to come back after 10 when someone would be there to help me.

The coffee shop, Emma's chicken, and van Dorn Diner are all delicious. I recommend...

This is a cool little diner, set in a strip mall, it has ample parking with disabled parking spaces close by and wheelchair accessible. There is outdoor seating as well as indoors. I sat indoors and was greeted well and shown to a booth, our server was very pleasant with a lovely smile. We made our choices and the food did not take long to arrive. My wife had the avocado toast and I had the van dorn breakfast and added sausage to it. Everything was great and tasty and ample portions. Prices are as expected these days around $45 for the two of us including drinks and gratuity. The place has that 50's 60's theme and is well done. Will definitely go back when in the area. Give it a try, and I think you'll want to...

This plaza has really stepped up its game over the years. It has a great variety of shops from.a really good nail.salon and laundromat and CVS to a great.Mexican restaurant, coffee house, diner and burger joint. It also has a good, but old, Safeway in this lot. In addition, you will find a Wendy's here, too. I tend to frequent t hi is plaza, as it has a lot.of.things all in one spot. The parking can be a bit full at times but it's worth a stop...at...