Business Beat: From Pizza to Pastries: What’s New in Town
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
City Gains a New Dunkin’ at 9502 Liberia Avenue
Dunkin’ has officially opened its doors at 9502 Liberia Avenue, marking another exciting addition from Vigario Management Corporation—one of the City’s valued partners in commercial growth. This new location enhances convenience for residents and commuters while contributing to the vibrancy of a major corridor. We’re thrilled to see continued investment from trusted operators who believe in the future of Manassas.
📅✂️Don’t miss Dunkin’s ribbon cutting celebration on August 23 at 9-11 AM!
Join Us in Welcoming These Great Eateries and New Leadership to Manassas!
Suhweets Bakery—Church Street
Suhweets Bakery at 9119 Church Street in Historic Downtown offers handcrafted cakes, cupcakes, and custom desserts by owner Suhei Lakhani. With creativity and community at its heart, Suhweets adds flavor and energy to Downtown’s local business mix, attracting residents and visitors, and supporting the City’s growing culinary scene.
📅✂️ Ribbon cutting celebration: September 10, 2-3 PM
Singas Famous Pizza—Battle Street
Singas Famous Pizza is coming soon to 9414 Battle Street in Historic Downtown, bringing a beloved regional chain to our growing food scene. This addition strengthens Downtown’s appeal as a dining destination and supports continued investment in the City’s walkable core. Each new restaurant helps attract foot traffic, supports local jobs, and expands our commercial tax base—all key components of a vibrant and sustainable local economy. Keep an eye out for opening updates and a fresh slice of something exciting!
City Tavern—Center Street
City Tavern, a long-time Manassas favorite, has been serving the community from its 9550 Center Street location since 2014. Now under new ownership, the restaurant is getting a full refresh—starting with transforming the dining room into a pool hall, followed by outdoor renovations that will add more dining space. In the meantime, guests can still enjoy the popular bar and patio. Follow City Tavern’s Facebook page for the latest updates.
Sliced Pizza & More— Calvary Village
Sliced Pizza & More—helmed by local entrepreneur Bonny Gonsalves—has joined a lineup of new businesses at 9784 Center Street in the Calvary Village Shopping Center. Bonny brings the warmth of a tight‑knit family restaurant vibe, pairing heartfelt hospitality with professional culinary flair. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the menu includes flavorful pizzas, cheesy calzones, crisp salads, and sizzling strombolis—offering something delicious for every appetite.
The City of Manassas continues to make efforts to determine a long-term vision for redevelopment of the Manassas Shopping Center, a key gateway along Mathis Avenue. Following two bilingual Community Conversations events in June that engaged over 100+ residents, the summary report revealed strong support for mixed-use redevelopment with housing, retail, and active public spaces, alongside a clear emphasis on walkability, connectivity, and green space. Residents also weighed in on various topics ranging from architectural preferences to traffic flow and streetscape use.
This project aligns with the City’s broader mission to enhance economic opportunity, expand housing and retail options, and create vibrant public spaces. Located within the Mathis Avenue Capital Improvement Project, the site has strong potential to catalyze investment and strengthen connections to Historic Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
