One of the most interesting places to dine near The Courts at Historic Manassas might be The Philadelphia Tavern. Though it's located in Manassas, this local pub brings Virginia a bit of the City of Brotherly Love: according to its website, The Philadelphia Tavern's 19th-century bar was brought to Manassas from Philly. You'll find other bits of Philadelphia here, too, like authentic Amoroso rolls for the sandwiches, craft beers from Yards Brewing Company, and even dishes like shrimp steamed in Yuengling beer — another eastern Pennsylvania brewery.

Philadelphia food is almost synonymous with cheesesteaks, and The Philadelphia Tavern has a selection of them to enjoy. The Classic Cheese Steak comes with your choice of cheese (including Cheese Whiz) and toppings, while the Pizza Steak features grilled pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. You may not find scrapple, Tastykakes, or chocolate-covered onions here, but this is still probably the closest you can get to authentic Philadelphia food without leaving Manassas!

The Philadelphia Tavern
9413 Main Street
Manassas, VA 20110
http://www.thephiladelphiatavern.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/philadelphia-tavern-manassas

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Fresh scones, cookies, Challah bread, pastries, and even sandwiches are on offer near The Courts at Historic Manassas at the HighGrain Bread Company. This unassuming little bakery is just a short trip away, and it pairs its numerous baked goods to go with a few delights you can enjoy right in the space. If you visit for lunch, for example, you can try a grilled cheese sandwich on fresh bread, or a turkey, bacon, egg, and gouda sandwich.

The place serves coffee and tea, too, giving the space a bit of a coffeehouse feel with its high ceilings and bright interior. Of course, if you'd like to pick up a loaf of bread to bring back to The Courts at Historic Manassas, HighGrain bakes them fresh each day. A rotating set of options includes both traditional classics and some inventive creations like kale and collard green bread and cheddar loaves.

If you'd like to learn more about this Manassas bakery, check out HighGrain's Facebook page.

HighGrain Bread Co.
10695 Sudley Manor Drive
Manassas, VA 20109
https://www.facebook.com/pages/High-Grain-Bread-Company/225576864305716
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Just a short trip from The Courts at Historic Manassas sits a popular coffee bar and creperie: the Clifton Cafe. It's located in Clifton, and it's become a popular place to enjoy breakfast, brunch, or just a warm cup of coffee. The place's list of coffee drinks includes standards like drip coffee, lattes, and other espresso drinks, but it also features inventive options like the Samoa Latte with coconut, caramel, and dark chocolate and the Hazelnut Turtle Mocha with dark chocolate.

Along with the coffee, you'll find a wide array of food to try. Crepes are stuffed with ingredients like goat cheese, pesto, guacamole, chorizo, prosciutto, salmon, and chicken, and you can also find dinner entrees like a meatball sub and a Bavarian sausage platter.

Want to find out more about this popular cafe? Check out the Clifton Cafe's website!

Clifton Cafe
7144 Main Street
Clifton, VA 20124
www.cliftoncafe.com
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