For 110 years, The Royal Restaurant has been the most popular eatery in Old Town, Alexandria. Originally located next to City Hall at 109 North Royal Street, the family-owned Royal Cafe became Alexandria’s premier lunch time eatery for the then bustling downtown shopping district during the 1940’s, ’50’s, and ’60’s. Everyone in Old Town ate at The Royal Cafe. Although a family restaurant, The Royal Cafe was regularly visted by police officers, secretaries and other downtown workers.