Giant Supermarket at Beacon Mall has been an area staple for nearly 50 years and shares a very close relationship with the local community. It regularly hosts various charity donation programs for local schools, non-profit organizations and people in need. Its most active during the holidays partnering with the local police and fire departments for Toy for Tots, Thanksgiving giveaways and various other functions. The supermarket is very clean and organized, and has a great staff from management on down. It also offers PeaPod Delivery service and party platters.
The friendly staff at Firehook Bakery and Coffee House welcomes neighborhood regulars and newcomers alike for coffee, breakfast, and a variety of all-natural baked goods. Breakfast sandwiches and omelettes are popular and made-to-order. Known for fresh muffins, cakes and gift-packaged cookies, Firehook also serves sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries and house specialty drinks throughout the day. Cold drinks are popular too, fruit smoothies and frozen chai among them. Catering and shipping are available.
La Mexicana Bakery is located in the Mount Vernon Square. It not only serves the Hybla Valley community with some great tasting pastries and treats, but also serves wholesome, authentic Mexican and El Salvadorian food as well. This bakery serves up delicious items that have customers coming back time and again, and is a family-owned business. Order up some tamales or empanadas for your party or special event.
Where there's signature crepes, hearty salad and fresh pastries, there's happiness -- and food-savvy Alexandrians find it at La Madeleine. Though it's part of a chain, this location successfully recreates the ambiance of a cozy little bistro. The bistro/cafe also offers jams, salad dressings and La Madeleine's signature tomato basil soup.
Patrons are offered the opportunity to give back to a worthwhile cause by purchasing a Susan G. Komen "Card for the Cause" upon checkout.
