Where Should I Eat in Alexandria?

Alexandria has evolved into a dining destination where creative entrepreneurs, breweries, and food businesses cluster in converted industrial spaces. Brick warehouses house roastery cafes, craft breweries with food trucks, and experimental restaurants. The neighborhood's recent revival attracts young professionals and creative types rather than tourists. Open-concept industrial design dominates - high ceilings, exposed brick, and open kitchens create theatrical, Instagram-worthy dining experiences. The food scene emphasizes craft (craft coffee, craft beer, craft food) with single-origin products and transparent sourcing. Fitzroy Street hosts the primary dining concentration with neighborhood businesses dispersed throughout residential areas. The mix of manufacturing history and contemporary creativity gives Alexandria a distinctive character - history meeting innovation.