Fairfax County is home to a variety of bakeries that serve as neighborhood gathering spots and brighten customers’ days with fresh bread and pastries. This week’s Readers’ Choice poll invites residents to select the top bakery serving the community.

Here are the nominees for Best bakeries in Fairfax County as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice awards. Did we miss your favorite bakery? Write it in!


Local delis in Fairfax County provide quick meals, custom sandwiches, and specialty market goods to busy neighborhoods. This week’s Readers’ Choice poll asks residents to select the top deli serving the community.

Here are the nominees for Best deli in Fairfax County as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice awards. Did we miss your favorite deli? Write it in!

Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Voting for Best Chinese restaurants in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best burger restaurants in Fairfax County. The full results are now official:

  1. 🥇 Bun Papa — 1,112 votes
  2. 🥈 Big Buns Damn Good Burgers — 907 votes
  3. 🥉 The Burger Shack — 143 votes
  4. Social Burger — 61 votes
  5. Foster’s Grill — 51 votes

Launched out of Bread & Water Company’s storefront in Belle View in 2021, Bun Papa has become a local favorite for its filling, hand-crafted burgers, which feature seared beef patties, grilled brioche buns made in house and real cheddar cheese. Now offering a second location in Alexandria City, the shop is equally acclaimed for its Chicago-style hot dogs and chicken sandwiches.

A total of 2,553 votes were cast.

See all FFXnow Readers’ Choice winners.


Fairfax County features a rich and diverse culinary landscape, with Chinese restaurants serving both comfort food and unique flavors. This week, FFXnow invites readers to share their favorite spots for Chinese cuisine.

Here are the nominees for Best Chinese restaurants in Fairfax County as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice awards. Did we miss your favorite Chinese restaurant? Write it in!

Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Voting for Best burger restaurants in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best coffee shops in Fairfax County. The full results are now official:

  1. 🥇 Weird Brothers Coffee — 785 votes
  2. 🥈 Caffe Amouri — 522 votes
  3. 🥉 Simply Social Coffee — 208 votes
  4. De Clieu Coffee & Sandwich — 85 votes
  5. Cafein — 52 votes

Recently expanded to Vienna, Weird Brothers Coffee has become a local favorite since brothers Paul and Kenny Olsen launched a mobile coffee bar over a decade ago. Now boasting four locations, the Herndon-based roastery and coffeehouse is as well-known for its community involvement as the creatively named drinks on its “mischief” menu.

A total of 2,050 votes were cast.

See every FFXnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present, here.


Local burger spots serve as gathering places for families and friends, while contributing to Fairfax County’s vibrant dining scene. This week’s Readers’ Choice poll highlights the local establishments crafting the county’s favorite burgers.

Here are the nominees for Best burger restaurants in Fairfax County as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice awards. Did we miss your favorite burger restaurant? Write it in!

Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Voting for Best coffee shops in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best gutter cleaners in Fairfax County. The full results are now official:

  1. 🥇 Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning — 46 votes
  2. 🥈 Peg Leg Gutters — 11 votes
  3. 🥉 Northern Virginia Gutter Cleaning — 6 votes

From local franchises of national chains to small, family-run businesses, Fairfax’s top gutter cleaners have won over loyal customers by providing timely, thorough services at reasonable prices.

A total of 88 votes were cast.

See every FFXnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present, here.


Local coffee houses serve as vital gathering spaces and daily anchors for Fairfax County residents. This week, our Readers’ Choice poll highlights the independent cafes and roasters that keep the community connected and caffeinated every morning.

Here are the nominees for “Best Coffee Shops in Fairfax County” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice awards. Did we miss your favorite coffee shop below? Write them in!

Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Voting for Best Gutter Cleaners in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Lunch Spot in Fairfax County. The results are now official:

  1. Mike’s American
  2. Celebrity Delly
  3. Artie’s

Led by Mike’s American, which has been serving its signature hickory-grilled salmon, prime rib, pasta and other hearty dishes in Springfield since the late 1980s, these eateries are known as much for their sense of community as their food, giving generations of diners a reliable destination for a midday repast.

See every FFXnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present, here.


With leaves starting to fall, Fairfax County has many professional contractors ready to help property owners keep their gutters clog- and damage-free.

Here are the nominees for “Best Gutter Cleaners in Fairfax County” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite business below? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16.

Voting for Best Lunch Spot in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Oct. 9 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Park in Fairfax County. The results are now official:

  1. Great Falls Park
  2. Burke Lake Park
  3. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Whether you’re visiting a neighborhood deli, cozy cafe or bustling full-service restaurant, the best lunch spots can strike a balance between quality and speed of service. Fairfax County’s lunch spots are places regulars will return to again and again thanks to their quality menus, attentive staff and lunch specials.

Here are the nominees for “Best Lunch Spots in Fairfax County” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite restaurant below? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9.

Voting for Best Park in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Oct. 2 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Fall Activity in Fairfax County. The results are now official:

  1. Cox Farms Fall Festival
  2. Hiking at Great Falls or Scott’s Run
  3. Celebrating Oktoberfest in Vienna

Even as some areas become increasingly urban, Fairfax County offers plenty of opportunities for residents looking to enjoy nature or some outdoor recreation, from national parks to neighborhood hangouts.

Here are the nominees for “Best Parks in Fairfax County” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite park below? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2.

Voting for Best Fall Activity in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Sept. 25 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Dentist in Fairfax County. The results are now official:

  1. Oakton Family Dentistry
  2. Novel Smile
  3. Fairfax Dentistry

The fall equinox is still a couple of weeks away, but as temperatures and tree leaves start to drop, Fairfax County will offer an abundance of events and activities to welcome pumpkin spice season.

Here are the nominees for “Best Fall Activities in Fairfax County” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite activity below? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25.

Voting for Best Dentist in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Sept. 18 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Summer Camp in Fairfax County. The results are now official:

  1. Reston Association camps
  2. Reston Community Center camps
  3. Fairfax County Park Authority camps

From annual exams to more intensive procedures, dental practices across Fairfax County provide critical care to keep their patients’ teeth looking clean and healthy.

Here are the nominees for “Best Dentist in Fairfax” as part of our FFXnow Readers’ Choice Awards. Did we miss your favorite practice below? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks. Be sure to cast your vote before 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18.

Voting for the Best Summer Camp in Fairfax County is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Gym or Fitness Center in Fairfax County. The results are now official:

  1. Vitality Fitness
  2. eXurb Fitness
  3. Halo Fitness Experience

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