Some mornings you want a fancy brunch with bottomless mimosas, and other mornings you need the kind of breakfast that feels like a warm hug from your favorite grandparent – Barnside Diner in Alexandria, Virginia delivers exactly that second kind, and Virginians are happily making the pilgrimage from miles around.
There’s something almost magical about finding a place that doesn’t need gimmicks or trends to draw a crowd – just consistently delicious food served in portions that make you wonder if you should have worn stretchier pants.
Barnside Diner isn’t trying to be the coolest kid on the block with its distinctive red roof and white brick exterior.
Instead, it’s confidently serving up the kind of breakfast classics that have stood the test of time while trendy brunch spots come and go faster than TikTok dances…