Elsie’s Magic Skillet Restaurant

About

Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3.0 stars

Location

Adress: 8166 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22309

Phone: (703) 360-0220

Work Hours

Mon7:00 am-9:00 pm
Tue7:00 am-9:00 pm
Wed7:00 am-9:00 pm
Thu7:00 am-9:00 pm
Fri6:00 am-9:00 pm
Sat6:00 am-9:00 pm
Sun6:00 am-2:00 pm

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Breakfast, Brunch
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    Parking
    Private Lot
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    Bike Parking
    No
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    No

Reviews

  • Dora Halter

    star star star star star_border 3 June 2026

    If you are looking for a straight up all American style breakfast this is the place. The Magic Skillet with pancakes was fantastic. Also enjoyed the Magic Platter with French toast and corned beef hash. Will definately be back. Coffee was very good. They are open early.

  • Jimmy H

    star star star star star 1 June 2026

    I do a lot of food reviews so I am somewhat of a food snob. ;) I'm telling you straight, this place is a hidden gem for breakfasts. The service was great! The food was cooked well and very tasty. The waitress even got the cook to make me something that was not on the menu. Cinnamon Toast never tasted better! The price was very good. I highly recommend this place! I f you haven't tried it, you should!

  • Gerald Terlitzky

    star star star_border star_border star_border 18 May 2026

    Vegetable soup was too spicy, the mashed potatoes were instant and had a strange flavor. The chicken fried steak wasn't to bad,but bland. The best was the waiter,he was friendly.

  • L A

    star star star_border star_border star_border 16 May 2026

    Service was good. I heard the breakfast is good, however it was later in the afternoon and I wasn't feeling breakfast so I ordered off the lunch menu. The crab cakes were horrible. No flavor, dry, overcooked. I had to smother it in ketchup (yes, because even the tartar sauce and cocktail sauce were inedible). Mac n cheese has no flavor. The only thing that was possibly edible were the fries and dinner roll. Only giving 2 stars because the server was nice and you can tell they really are trying. It has potential, it's just not there yet.

  • Samantha Williams

    star star star star star 14 May 2026

    Awesome classic American diner. Not the 1950s shiny trailer kind, but the classic neighborhood breakfast spot people would go to on a regular basis kind. Good food. Friendly staff.

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