Warning: Get ready to see humans devouring chocolate in their natural habit!
We know you've just started perfecting your New Year's resolutions, but Valentine's Day is already around the corner! Whether you're happy in your relationship or (not) satisfied being single, self-love is just as important. And, what better way to celebrate than to #TreatYoSelf? Fairfax County is taking us on a Chocolate Safari. There are so many restaurants in Fairfax County where you can indulge in everything chocolate has to offer, but we've highlighted a few of our favorite chocolate spots around Fairfax below. Keep reading to see our chocolate safari map.
Here are our suggested Fairfax County Chocolate Safari stops (organized alphabetically by neighborhood):
Alexandria: 7-Layer Chocolate Cake at Burtons Grill & Bar
Annandale: Chocolate Butter Creme Cake at Shilla Bakery & Cafe
Centreville: Warm Flourless Chocolate Waffle w/Vanilla Ice Cream at Sweetwater Tavern
Chantilly: Nutella Stuffed Churros at Don Churro
Fairfax: Affogato (chocolate gelato and espresso) at Caboose Commons
Courtesy of Caboose Commons
Falls Church: Dark Chocolate Torte at Trio Grill
Courtesy of Trio Grill
Lorton: Warm Chocolate Lava Cake at Glory Days Grill
Courtesy of Glory Days Grill
McLean/Great Falls: Chocolate Souffle at L'Auberge Chez Francois
Courtesy of L'Auberge Chez Francois
Merrifield: Hot Fudge Ice Cream Cake at Open Road Grill
Reston: House-made Hot Chocolate at Founding Farmers
Courtesy of Founding Farmers
Springfield: Chunky Monkey Banana Chocolate Chip Shake at Silver Diner
Courtesy of Silver Diner
Tysons: Flourless Chocolate Cake at Urban Plates
Courtesy of Urban Plates
Vienna: Chocolate-dipped Cannolis at Church Street Pizza
Courtesy of Church Street Pizza
We've plotted all the locations for your Chocolate Safari Adventure below:
Are you drooling, yet? What are you waiting for?! Get your map and hit the road to find a tasty chocolate dessert near you. Which dessert will you try first? Let us know in the comments below.
