NOVA with Trent / The Arlington edition
Clarendon coffee, Courthouse Southern food and an Arlington all-day meal.
Sources checked 2026-10-19. Check the official links for current hours and availability.
Arlington
Northside Social, 3211 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA
Coffee, pastries and casual food at the Clarendon café on Wilson Boulevard.
Choose the Arlington location for ordering. The upstairs wine bar operates separately from the café; its evening opening is not implied by the café schedule.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
Bayou Bakery, 1515 N Courthouse Road, Arlington VA
Southern cooking, baked goods and coffee near Courthouse, with indoor and patio seating.
Plan a daytime visit: the operator lists late-afternoon closing. Use its food menu and ordering link when arranging takeaway.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
Ruthie’s All-Day, 3411 5th Street S, Arlington, VA
Wood-fired cooking and barbecue, morning coffee and counter breakfast, then full-service lunch and dinner.
Select Arlington rather than the new Fairfax location. Weekday breakfast and weekend brunch use different service formats; reserve for a longer meal.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
Columbia Pike Farmers Market, 2820 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
A Sunday food market on Columbia Pike with local producers, prepared foods and vendor preorders.
The market lists Sundays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at Pike Park in front of Walgreens, 2820 Columbia Pike. Check vendor preorder deadlines and weather notices.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
Commonwealth Joe, 520 12th St S Suite 150, Arlington VA
Commonwealth Joe’s retail cafe at 520 12th Street South, Suite 150, offers coffee, cold brew and beans to take home. The operator lists indoor and outdoor seating and Wi-Fi, making this a practical meeting point in the Pentagon City area.
It is a cashless cafe, so bring a suitable payment method. Use the cafe ordering link rather than the separate office-coffee or wholesale services on the same website.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
Ididos Social House, 1107 S Walter Reed Drive Suite 102, Arlington VA
Coffee, breakfast bowls, pastries and flatbreads at a neighborhood social house off Columbia Pike.
Use Suite 102 at 1107 South Walter Reed Drive. The operator identifies vegetarian choices; check the actual menu when planning a meal rather than only a coffee stop.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
El Pollo Rico, 932 N Kenmore St, Arlington VA
Peruvian-style chicken for dine-in or takeaway at the North Kenmore location.
Order through the Arlington page; the business has several regional branches. The location lists free parking in front.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
Pupatella, 5104 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA
Neapolitan-style pizza at Pupatella’s North Arlington restaurant, 5104 Wilson Boulevard, with dine-in, pickup and delivery. Use the Wilson Boulevard menu rather than another regional branch’s ordering page.
Agree on the exact branch with your group before setting out. For a larger order, check the operator’s current options and pickup timing rather than assuming an individual online order can accommodate any size gathering immediately.
Sources checked 2026-10-22.
Arlington
SER, 1110 N Glebe Road, Arlington VA
Spanish comfort food, tapas and paella in Ballston, with separate menus for different meal periods.
Reserve through the restaurant. Bring your garage ticket to the host for the published parking discount of up to three hours; it is not unrestricted free parking.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
Quarterdeck, 1200 Fort Myer Drive, Arlington VA
Blue crabs and seafood at a neighborhood restaurant on Fort Myer Drive.
Reservations are recommended; confirm the seafood you want before a special trip. Contact the restaurant for groups of 15 or more, and note that parties of six or more cannot split checks.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
Lebanese Taverna, 5900 Washington Blvd, Arlington VA
Lebanese mezze and shared plates at the Westover restaurant, suitable for a meal with family or friends.
Select 5900 Washington Boulevard, not the Pentagon Row branch. Groups of 12–20 should contact the restaurant about its set-menu arrangements.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe, 2150 N Culpeper St, Arlington VA
Breads, pastries and custom cakes from a longstanding Arlington bakery.
The shop closes Mondays. Online orders require 72 hours’ notice; check the cake and tray policies before arranging a celebration.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Dama Pastry and Restaurant, 1503 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA
Dama combines an Ethiopian restaurant, pastry offering and market on Columbia Pike. Its website separates those parts of the business, so decide whether you want a full meal, a cake order or ingredients for cooking at home.
Vegan and vegetarian alternatives are identified by the operator, but ask about the specific dish and preparation if needed. Use the restaurant and pastry contact details for the relevant side of the business.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
Bob and Ediths Diner, 2310 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA
A classic diner meal at the original Columbia Pike branch of a business founded in 1969.
Use 2310 Columbia Pike when choosing the branch or ordering. Check current service details through the operator rather than applying another location’s hours.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Kabob Palace, 2315 S Eads St, Arlington VA
Kabobs and a casual meal on South Eads Street near Crystal City.
Use the restaurant’s exact address, 2315 South Eads Street, for pickup. Confirm current service directly when planning around an airport arrival or late return.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Thai Noy, 5880 Washington Blvd, Arlington VA
Thai dishes for a Westover meal or takeaway, with direct online ordering.
The ordering page separates lunch and dinner service and lists Monday closure. Use 5880 Washington Boulevard for pickup.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
Arlington
FRESHFARM Arlington Market, 1400 N Courthouse Road, Arlington VA
Seasonal ingredients and local food producers at the Courthouse market, with SNAP matching and other food-access programs.
The current season lists Saturdays, 8 a.m.–noon, at 1400 North Courthouse Road. Winter 2027 hours shift later; check the market page for weather or holiday notices.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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