NOVA with Trent / The Burke edition

Food & coffee
in Burke.

Bread, Greek family meals, Italian cooking, Vietnamese soups and Himalayan dishes.

Sources checked 2026-10-19. Check the official links for current hours and availability.
Spartans Family Restaurant and neighboring shops at Burke Village Center, October 2016; archival storefronts, not a current tenant directory.
Spartans Family Restaurant and neighboring shops at Burke Village Center, October 2016; archival storefronts, not a current tenant directory. Ser Amantio di Nicolao / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0 · License. Wikimedia resized display copy; display cropping may vary. Source license retained.
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Burke

Great Harvest

Great Harvest 6030-G Burke Commons Road Burke VA

Go for

Fresh bread and sandwiches make the Burke Commons bakery useful for lunch or food to take home. Savory and sweet loaves give it a different role from a dinner restaurant.

Before you go

Use the Burke menu and daily bread list. The operator lists several locations, so confirm pickup at 6030-G Burke Commons Road.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Burke

Spartans

Spartans Family Restaurant 9542 Burke Road Burke VA

Go for

Choose a family meal with Greek and Italian options, or weekend breakfast. A small Greek market also sells items such as cookies and olive oil to take home.

Before you go

Breakfast is offered on Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant currently closes Monday; use its own menu when planning a visit rather than the related Olympians restaurant’s schedule.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Villa Bella

Villa Bella 6050 Burke Commons Road Burke VA

Go for

Hand-tossed pizza, pasta, seafood and vegetarian dishes suit a seated Italian meal. The restaurant also offers cocktails and online ordering for a simpler take-home evening.

Before you go

Book through the restaurant for a planned dinner. Takeout and catering are available separately, useful when the group needs food rather than a table.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Burke

Smith & Clarkson’s Café

Smith and Clarkson's Cafe 6030 Burke Commons Road Suite H Burke VA

Go for

The café’s published menu spans breakfast sandwiches and omelettes, hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, salads and soups. It is a separate Burke Commons stop beside the bakery.

Before you go

Find the café in Suite H at 6030 Burke Commons Road. Its website’s menu navigation is inconsistent and online ordering may be unavailable; call 703-543-7701 for current hours and pickup.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Burke

Curry House

Curry House 5765-C Burke Centre Parkway Burke VA

Go for

Indian and Himalayan dishes include curries, tandoori cooking, biryani and steamed momo. Vegetarian options make it useful when a group wants more than one style of meal.

Before you go

The current schedule separates lunch and dinner with an afternoon break. Arrange pickup or reservations for 5765-C Burke Centre Parkway, and discuss dietary requirements with staff.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Burke

Pho Duong

Pho Duong 9538 Burke Road Burke VA

Go for

Phở, rice vermicelli and other noodle or rice dishes make this a useful Vietnamese meal on Burke Road. The operator supplies a full menu rather than just a soup listing.

Before you go

Choose the Burke branch at 9538 Burke Road when ordering. Fairfax and Centreville are separate locations with different contact numbers.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Burke

Margaritas Grill

Margaritas Grill 9526 Burke Road Burke VA

Go for

Mexican and Salvadoran cooking includes tacos, enchiladas and dishes such as pollo saltado. A full bar and patio add options for a relaxed dinner.

Before you go

The official site mixes usable restaurant details with unfinished template text. Use the Burke phone contact for reservations and current specials rather than relying on dated promotional prices.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Burke

Lil’ Cow Café Bistro

Lil Cow Cafe Bistro 6409 Shiplett Boulevard Burke VA

Go for

Coffee, artisan sandwiches, cheesesteaks and salads make this family-run café a useful casual meal stop on Shiplett Boulevard.

Before you go

Use 6409 Shiplett Boulevard. The café posts Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; confirm special-day hours at 703-852-0544.

Sources checked 2026-10-22.

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