Bon Vivant Cafe + Farm Market Suddenly Closes In Del Ray

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Bon Vivant Cafe + Farm Market, a cafe and grocery at 2016 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, has closed. The business wrote on Facebook that the last day was Tuesday, Feb. 25.

"We have enjoyed being a part of Del Ray and [its] community, and we have loved and appreciated all the support we have received. However, due to the increasing difficulties of running a restaurant these days we found it necessary to close," read the Facebook post to followers.

Open since 2014, Bon Vivant was known for supporting local farms with its prepared and take-home foods. Offerings used grass-fed meat and dairy and other local farm products with no preservatives or additives; paleo, keto, vegan and gluten-free options were also available. The wide selection of menu items included quiches and other all-day breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, soups, bowls, frozen meals, coffee, tea and more.

Accompanying the cafe was the Farm Market, which sold local meats, milk, eggs and and other items from local farms and vendors. Bon Vivant's online Farm Market allowed customers to check the available in-season produce. Orders would be delivered to Bon Vivant for customers to pick up.

The business catered to the family-friendly nature of Del Ray with a kid's room. Sofas were provided for parents as kids played with toys and ate at baby-size tables.