In search of the perfect gift, planning a fun afternoon in town or just interested in shopping local? Fairfax County’s bustling small business scene is full of great places to visit.
Here are the top local shops in Fairfax, Virginia. These popular small businesses offer a unique variety of gifts and retail across the county.
Top vote getters
1. River-Sea Chocolates
4520 Daly Drive, Chantilly, and 11495 Sunset Hills Road, Reston
These artisan confectioners offer homemade, single-origin chocolates, with a passion for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
2. Elden Street Tea Shop
1633A Washington Plaza, Reston
This charming store and tea room carries a wide variety of loose leaf teas, hosts private parties and organizes the annual Northern Virginia Tea Festival.
3. The Nest Egg
11940 Grand Commons Ave, Fairfax
The Nest Egg is a cozy boutique that carries plenty of stylish home furnishings, stationery, gifts and more.
Other notable spots
- Commonwealth Dry Goods
- Lil’ Thingamajigs
- Crystalis
- Paradise Games and Gifts
- Mode on Main by Mara
- Lucy Loves
Last Vote: Poll: The best local shop in Fairfax County
Last Updated: Oct. 24, 2025