5 Businesses Patch Readers Want To Open In Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, VA -- Is there a certain kind of business that is missing in Mount Vernon? A cuisine you can't find in town? An activity that you have to travel miles away for? Or is there another specialty store you could use?

Patch recently asked our Facebook followers which businesses they want to see open in Mount Vernon. You told us, and we rounded up the five most popular responses. In no order, here’s what readers said:

1. Wawa

2. A bookstore

3. Sonic

3. Chick-Fil-A

4. Bass Pro Shops

5. Locally-owned restaurant: One reader wants "a mom and pop deli." Another would like to see a "locally owned coffee shop, bakery similar to Firehook."

Is there something we missed? Tell us in the comments below.

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