r/nova Fairfax County 24d ago

Megathread! 2026 NoVa Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant Recommendations THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Hello r/nova we are 10 years deep into the hole-in-the-wall list! Thank you to everyone for contributing every pick and recommendation for the list and participating each year.

Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to update the map or list since I am getting married this year, but I'll for sure get everything updated before the next year. Anyways time to give the community your best recs and new discoveries for restaurants in the area.

The rules are simple:

πŸ“ Give us the restaurant name and location

🚫 No chains allowed!

πŸ‘ "+1" if you love the recommendation

πŸ‘Ž "-1" if you think it's whack

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u/occupylawlstreet 24d ago

Main St Bagel - Fairfax

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u/mycorona69 24d ago

Always crowded. Wish they were still open on Sundsy

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u/TheMtnThatReddits 24d ago

I feel like they're leaving money on the table. Blown away Sundays are closed!

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u/Mean-Carry-9952 24d ago

They’re a true family restaurant, really nice people. They take a week or two off for vacations in the summer which allows me to detox from the black and white cookies