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The Local

4337 Irvington Rd, Irvington, VA 22480
804-438-9356
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Ranked #4 of 5 restaurants in Irvington
Cuisines: Bakery, Café, Healthy, Ice cream
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
Most recent review
- 8 Apr 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Charlottesville, Virginia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Stopped in for lunch after a walk from the Tides Inn. Wonderful homemade soup and sandwich and with local character and characters.

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LA then, DC now
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

The place for breakfast and lunch in Irvington. Great sandwiches, soups, ice cream, and even beer and wine. They've got water bowls on the patio for your four-legged friends, too.

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Baytown
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012 via mobile

Delightful little coffee shop/bakery/sandwich & soup spot in tiny, friendly little Irvington. Italian sodas, paninis, muffins, coffees in a friendly atmosphere.

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Cold Spring, NJ
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107 reviews 107 reviews
66 restaurant reviews
103 helpful votes 103 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

When we entered The Local late one morning, the first thing we noticed was a large round table with a mix of men and women in active conversation. A few people would leave and a few would come in and replace them. It truly was where local people met. We had coffee and hot chocolate with croisants which were very... More

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Prague
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

A quaint coffee shop, however it was a bit overpriced for what you get (muffin and coffee) in such a small town.

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Statesboro, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

Nice little sandwich shop priced fair. Food was good. It is located in the downtown area. The sandwiches were great.

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No. VA
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60 reviews 60 reviews
39 restaurant reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

Have had both at this cute little place in Irvington. They make great sandwiches and have homemade ice cream. We love to duck in here while on a bike ride for a muffin and some juice. The ice cream is great and features a variety of daily flavors.

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Irvington, Virginia
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5 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

ins pite of its name, this little daytime bistro caters not only to locals, but also to visitors staying at the nearby Tides Inn and Hope and Glory Inn. Great sandwich combos served on a variety of breads, including wraps and paninis, small but effective wine and beer selection and a nice selection of crafted coffees.

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Richmond, Virginia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

It was odd to find very unfriendly staff in the middle of one of the friendliest tourist towns in Virginia. The staff barely spoke, made no eye contact and couldn't get us out of the place fast enough. Next time I'll wait til I'm back in town to get my coffee. It wasn't worth it.

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Bethesda, MD
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79 restaurant reviews
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

We always order the same thing when we are at the local in Irvington, VA: The Taylor panini and the Dirty potato chips and the Northern Neck sota. It has always been quite good for a local sandwich.

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