Looking for international flavors, fitness classes, specialty shops, spa day recommendations, or even wedding vendors? Our readers vouch for these Northern Virginia favorites.

The votes are in for Best of NoVA 2025. Here are our readers’ picks for food, drinks, entertainment, fitness, weddings, beauty, and shopping across Northern Virginia. Plus, FOX5DC’s Angie Goff shares her favorite spots around the region.

By Amy Ayres, Angie Buck, Michele Kettner, Maggie Roth, and Debbie Williams

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Throughout Northern Virginia, decadent baked goods, juicy burgers and steaks, and restaurants with fantastic views await.

Stop in to this colorful shop to get a variety of bagels and schmears, generously sized sandwiches, and (in some locations) freshly roasted coffee. Co-founders Andrew Dana and James Beard–nominated chef Daniela Moreira started the “Jew-ish” deli in 2018 and now have close to 20 locations in the DMV and Colorado. Alexandria, Arlington, McLean, Reston, Vienna

Owners Carla and Wolfgang Büchler have been making connections with generations of area families in the 50 years their Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe has been baking for their special occasions. Today, Büchlers’ children work alongside them at the German bakery making goodies that include cakes, cookies, and breads. Arlington

Make sure you get to this BBQ joint, started by Marine veteran Ken Soohoo and his brother Bing, before it sells out for the day. Choose from a wide array of meats, including sliced brisket and chopped pork, to pile on a locally made brioche roll. Aldie

Grab a stool at the counter and start your day with a classic breakfast at one of eight Bob & Edith’s NoVA locations. The 24-hour diner has been around for 55 years and offers eggs with a variety of sides, omelets, griddle greats, and Southern comfort food like biscuits and gravy. Alexandria (three locations), Arlington (three locations), Manassas, Springfield

Enjoy brightly painted walls and a tropical flower in your latte at this beach-themed spot. Try the waffles or pancakes with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a hearty omelet with a side of home fries, beignets with dipping sauces, or a breakfast sandwich. And don’t skip out on the fresh smoothies. Fairfax Station