Ritchie Station Marketplace — Local services in Forestville

I've come to rely on the Big Lots store at Ritchie Station Marketplace as a go-to destination for finding quality merchandise at unbeatable prices. This location, in particular, has consistently impressed me with its extensive product selection, well-organized layout, and attentive customer service.

What sets this Big Lots apart is the sheer diversity of its inventory. From furniture and home decor to electronics, clothing, and seasonal items, the store seems to have a little bit of everything. I'm always amazed at the ability of the staff to maintain such an impressively stocked and well-curated selection, even as new merchandise arrives on a regular basis.

One of the things I appreciate most about this Big Lots is the level of organization and cleanliness throughout the store. The aisles are always neat and easy to navigate, with clear signage and helpful displays that make it a breeze to find exactly what I'm looking for. The checkout process is also streamlined and efficient, with friendly cashiers who are quick and attentive.

Beyond the shopping experience, the Ritchie Station Marketplace Big Lots location also benefits from its convenient and accessible location. Situated right off the Capitol Beltway, it's easily accessible for shoppers coming from all around the DMV area. The ample parking and well-maintained grounds also contribute to the overall positive experience.

Perhaps the most impressive aspect of this Big Lots, however, is the unbeatable value it provides. I've consistently found that the prices on both name-brand and generic merchandise are significantly lower than what I'd find at other big-box retailers or even online. This makes it an ideal destination for savvy shoppers looking to stretch their budgets without sacrificing quality.

Whether I'm in the market for affordable home essentials, seasonal decor, or just browsing for unique finds, the Big Lots at Ritchie Station Marketplace has never failed to deliver. The combination of product selection, cleanliness, customer service, and value make it a standout location within the Big Lots portfolio. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a first-rate discount...

There's also a BJ's Warehouse, Dave & Buster's, Ledo's Pizza, McDonald's, Tropical Smoothie & Panda Express, VW Car Dealership, (forgot the name of the Hotel next to the car dealership, but you can Google that & full directory. lol!) to name a few of the places here.

There is an Aldi Grocery store next to the ACE Hardware & a specialty Car washing business next to the Panda Express.

Who doesn't like The Dollar Tree, Right?!

This particular store is a good size, although perhaps the company might consider a name change at some point to $1.25 Store! 😉 ("false advertising", kinda. I remember reading about this in various business journals, newspapers, etc... We all knew inflation & other factors would even trickle down to this beloved business.)

My new gym is Gold's Gym (miss my old favorite Washington Sports Club when I lived in DC.

This Ritchie Station Gold's Gym isn't my "home" site but still might visit this one

Ritchie Station is conveniently located off a major highway, too; Not too far from Morgan Boulevard & Largo Metro stations (Blue & Silver Lines).

Close by, there is a WAWA, Starbucks, Mezeh Mediterranean Grill & Chick-Fil-A (among my favorites).

Also, there's a Jersey Mike's & Subway, UPS Store, a T-Mobile & Five Guys, etc...

(There's ample free parking. Also, safe places for RideShares like Uber & Lyft, for pick-ups...

Olive Garden entree portion sizes are smaller especially my granddaugher's kid size spaghetti & meatsauce. My son had to ask for more meatsauce to cover her half serving of spaghetti pasta. You have to order an entrees to get never ending breadsticks & salad. We received 1 serving of never ending breadsticks & salad & the waiter had go back & get another of parmasen cheese to add to salad. All of the alfredo entrees with meat & broccoli has small pasta portion sizes. Our waiter told us that since it was after 9pm & the kitchen was out of breadsticks. The salad had big pieces red onions, small of tomatoes & the bradsticks tasted salty. The restrooms were well maintained. Our waiter had to be assisted by another staff member. My son spoke with the on duty manager but stated there was language barrier & nothing was done. I told by the waiter the dish I wanted was out so I got fried lagsanawith meat sauce. I loved the fried shimp, onions, red & green peppers appetitizer; maintainly fried onions &...