Discover Brickmakers Café in Lorton, VA

Waterfront Dining with Historic Flavor

Brickmakers Café, located at 9751 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079 in Occoquan Regional Park, offers casual, waterfront dining with scenic views along the Occoquan River . Named for the beehive brick kilns once used by early 20th‑century prison workers, the café preserves a real kiln as a reminder of the area’s history.

Menu & Atmosphere

  • Menu Highlights: Offers fresh, regional favorites like burgers, salads, seafood, and sandwiches. Happy hour includes beer and wine.

  • Scenic Setting: Located inside the Jean R. Packard Occoquan Center, this cafe features both indoor and outdoor patio seating with river vistas.

  • Event Hosting: Reserve group seating for picnics, celebrations, or business gatherings .

  • Guest Reviews: Visitors praise the combination of “fresh food, friendly service, and awesome views”.

For more information, visit their website.

A Taste of Local Heritage

Brickmakers Café is not just a place to eat; it’s a living history of community storytelling. Right beside the café stands one of the last surviving beehive brick kilns from the prison era, and the site includes the historic Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. The café offers a relaxed environment to enjoy a meal while connecting with the region’s legacy.

After the Brickmakers Cafe, explore Lorton Prison Museum featuring the Lucy Burns Gallery in Lorton, Virginia.

Keep Your Chimney Safe with Professional Care

Just as Brickmakers Café preserves its unique heritage, your home deserves the same attentive care. Sixpenny Chimney Sweeps offers expert chimney inspection services in Woodbridge and Lorton areas. Our technicians perform thorough evaluations, clean debris, assess structural integrity, and provide maintenance solutions—keeping your chimney safe, efficient, and ready for use.

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Directions: Brickmakers Café → Sixpenny Chimney Sweeps

Start: 9751 Ox Road, Lorton, VA 22079
End: Sixpenny Chimney Sweeps – 13000 Harbor Center Dr Suite 200, Woodbridge, VA 22192

  1. Head south on Ox Road (VA‑123).

  2. Merge onto I‑95 South toward Richmond.

  3. Take exit 161B for VA‑234 North/Prince William Parkway.

  4. Turn right onto Harbor Center Drive.

  5. Arrive at 13000 Harbor Center Dr, Suite 200.

Estimated drive time: 20–25 minutes, traffic dependent.

Visit Brickmakers Café for great food and a riverside view—you’ll feel history and hospitality combined. And for your home’s chimney, trust Sixpenny Chimney Sweeps to keep it inspected, maintained, and fully operational.

Sixpenny Chimney Sweeps
13000 Harbor Center Dr Suite 200, Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 491-8697