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BEST OF FALLS CHURCH 2026 For the seventeenth consecutive year, Falls Church News-Press readers filled out ballots and cast their votes to support their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and more in and around The Little City. This year, 45 winners have been selected in categories representing the City’s best purveyors of food, drink, retail services and more. On the following pages, you’ll find many repeat winners along with many first-timers, hoping to start a “Best Of” win streak of their own. Read on for all of your selections in the News-Press’ 2026 Best of Falls Church. American
International
Brunch
Dogwood Tavern
Ireland’s Four Provinces
105 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Northside Social 205 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046
RUNNERS-UP: The Falls, Cafe Kindred, Harvey’s, Lazy Mikes
RUNNERS-UP: Lucky Thai, Borek G, Maneki Neko, OneTea Taiwanese Cafe & Tea House
RUNNERS-UP: Godfrey’s, Cafe Kindred, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Harvey’s
132 W Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
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Treats and Sweets
Burger
Asian
Bake Shop 100 E. Fairfax St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Five Guys 913 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Lucky Thai 240 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
RUNNERS-UP: Lil City Creamery, Paris Baguette, OneTea Taiwanese Cafe & Tea House
RUNNERS-UP: Ireland’s Four Provinces, Elevation Burger, Harvey’s, Stratford
RUNNERS-UP: Maneki Neko, Nue, Banh Mi Oi, RH Bistro
Outside Dining
New Restaurant
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22044
RUNNERS-UP: Stratford, Dogwood Tavern, Godfrey’s, Banh Mi Oi
Stratford Garden 300 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
RUNNERS-UP: Fish Taco, My Home Thai, Little Beast
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Bar/Brewery:
Dogwood Tavern
132 W Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
RUNNERS-UP: Ireland’s Four Provinces, Solace, Dominion, Audacious Aleworks
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Pizza
Vegetarian
Seafood
Badd Pizza 346 W. Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Haandi Indian Cuisine 1222 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St, Falls Church
RUNNERS-UP: Paisanos, Flippin, Little Beast, 10 Pizza
RUNNERS-UP: Lucky Thai, Saffron, Banh Mi Oi, Loving Heart
RUNNERS-UP: Fish Taco, Chasin Tails, Borek-G
Sandwich
Gluten-Free Menu
Best Latin
Lazy Mike’s 7049 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22046
The Happy Tart 410 S Maple Ave #110, Falls Church, VA 22046
Taco Bamba 2190 Pimmit Dr, Falls Church, VA 22043
RUNNERS-UP: Dogwood, Banh Mi Oi, Cafe Kindred, Borek-G
RUNNERS-UP: Clare and Dons, Harvey’s, OneTea Taiwanese Cafe & Tea House, Borek-G
RUNNERS-UP: La Tingeria, Super Chicken, Helena’s, Borek-G
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Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Group
Home Improvement
Tori McKinney 2111 Wilson Blvd, Ste. 1050, Arlington, VA 22201
ROCK STAR realty group 2111 Wilson Blvd, Ste. 1050, Arlington, VA 22201
Botanologica 817 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
RUNNERS-UP: Kelly Thompson, Susan Tull O’Reilly, RUNNER-UP: Keller Williams FC Bethany Ellis, Chris Earman
RUNNERS-UP: Home Depot, Foxcraft, DuBro Architects and Builders
Retirement Community
Live Entertainment
New Business
Kensington 700 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
State Theatre 220 North Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Stratford Garden 300 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
RUNNER-UP: Chesterbrook Residences
RUNNERS-UP: Creative Cauldron, JVs Restaurant, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Clare and Don’s Beach Shack
RUNNERS-UP: CoCo, Little Beast, The Barberhan, Mane Edit
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Builder
Gym/Fitness
Nail/Day/Skin Spa
Zimmermann Homes Falls Church, VA
KiPS Family Gymnastics 7395 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042
Rex Day Spa
510 S. Washington St., Ste B, Falls Church, VA 22046
RUNNERS-UP: Foxcraft, Schroeder Design Build, DuBro Architects and Builder,
RUNNER-UP: OneLife, Alloy Personal Training, Balanced Female Fitness
RUNNERS-UP: Grace Nails, Lee Nails & Spa, Nail Bonita, Skin Lab Med Spa
Specialty Store
Private School
Physical Therapists
Doodlehopper 4 Kids 234 W. Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
The Falls Church Episcopal Day School 115 E Fairfax St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Bodies in Motion 80 E. Jefferson St Ste. 200, Falls Church, VA
RUNNER-UP: Stylish Patina, Botanologica, Antique Annex
RUNNERS-UP: St. James, Congressional, Bishop O’Connell, Levine School of Music
RUNNERS-UP: Artizo: Exclusive Men’s Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
THANK YOU!!! We're honored to be chosen as Best PT Clinic of Falls Church in 2026!
Falls Church Clinic 80 E. Jefferson St., Suite 200 Falls Church, VA 22046 T: 703-237-2000 F: 703-237-2155 fallschurch@bodiesinmotionpt.com Mon - Thurs: 7:00am - 7:00pm; Fri: 7:00am - 3:00pm
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Thank You For Voting Spectrum Cleaners Best Dry Cleaners 2026!
2026 “We’re truly honored and incredibly grateful to be named Best of Falls Church Cleaners once again! This recognition means so much to us because it reflects the hard work, care, and dedication our entire team puts into what we do every day. We’re so proud of our amazing team and the pride they take in providing the highest standard of cleaning and service to our customers. A huge thank you to the newspaper for recognising our work, and an even bigger thank you to all of our wonderful customers for continuing to trust and support us. We feel incredibly lucky to be part of such a supportive community. Thank you for choosing us, supporting our small business, and helping us earn this honour once again. We truly couldn’t do it without you!” Owner: Yeon Mee Lee
703-237-2889 450 W. Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
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Garden Services
Orthodontist
Doctors
Merrifield Garden 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030
Drs. Berman & Masoud 311 Park Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22046
Capital Area Pediatrics
407 N. Washington Street, Suite 100, Falls Church, VA
RUNNERS-UP: Botanologica, Hambleton, Darling Lawn Service, Hall’s Landscaping
RUNNER-UP: Dr. Gottlieb, Dr. Maull, Elizabeth Jones- Merrifield Orthodontics
RUNNERS-UP: Point of View Eyewear, Bridget Casadaban OBGYN, Abby Evans, Dr. Terri Remy
Therapist
Professional Services
Dentist
Amy Clay 124 D E. Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Falls Church Wellness Center 520 N. Washington St, Suite 100, Falls Church, VA
Nova Premier Dental-Dr. Peterson Huang 313 Park Ave #306, Falls Church, VA
RUNNER-UP: Think Happy Live Healthy, Expand Psychology, Sunstone
RUNNERS-UP: Point of View Eyewear, BlueHuki RUNNERS-UP: Drs. Love & Miller, LP Dental, Group, Diener & Associates CPAs, Neat Financial Planning Dr. William V. Dougherty
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Property Management
Camp
Winfield 234 West Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
Creative Cauldron 127 E Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Truist 3030 Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
RUNNERS-UP: Bozzuto, Globetrotter
RUNNER-UP: KiPS Family Gymnastics, Congo, Battle Camp, Aerials Gymnastics Camp
RUNNERS-UP: Burke and Herbert, Wells Fargo, Apple FCU, Chase
Yoga - Teacher
Yoga - Studio
Buy Local Art
Jenny Mayo Mind & Movement .jennymayomindandmove.com
Karma Yoga 246-A W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Falls Church Arts Gallery 700-B W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
RUNNER-UP: Cindy Wargo
RUNNERS-UP: Balanced Female Fitness, Hot Yoga Tysons
RUNNERS-UP: Stylish Patina, Botanologica, Art and Frame Falls Church, Antique Annex
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Hair Salon
Barbershop
Dry Cleaners
Nash Hair Design 100 A E Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Father & Son Barber Shop 242 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
Spectrum Cleaners 450 W Broad St, Suite 130, Falls Church, VA
RUNNERS-UP: Perfect Endings, Rooted Mane, CJ Beauty Hair Salon, Mane Edit
RUNNER-UP: Neighborhood Barbershop, Neo, The Barberhan, Golden Blade
RUNNERS-UP: Hillwood Cleaners, Classic Cleaners
Accountant
Pet Services
Architect
Diener & Associates 125 Rowell Ct, Falls Church, VA 22046
Dude’s Dog House & Spa
Moore Architects 105 North Maple Ave, Suite 100, Falls Church, VA
RUNNER-UP: Arden Financial
RUNNERS-UP: Falls Church Animal Hospital, Dogtopia, Barkley Square
RUNNERS-UP: Lee Design, Jeff Dubro
Nash Hair Design
7257 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22046
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