A brunch spot or burger place. Something fun.

I was unhappy to see the California Tortilla suddenly close. I haven't seen this many vacancies there in the 10 years I've been living in Reston

Chipotle / sport bounce / clay cafe

My husband was sad about California Tortilla also. As for the Blockbuster spot, maybe some kind of indoor play area for kids? There aren't many indoor activity places for kids around here and in the cold winters and really hot summer days a place like that would be a great.

I know they will never allow it, because of the lease restrictions and Giant having pharmacy type items- but we need a real pharmacy/drugstore.

Otherwise, a Corner Bakery, Au Bon Pain, Le Pain Quotidien or Pret a Manger .

Vie de France, a florist, Robeks, a children's clothing store, DMV Express, Great Harvest.

A real NY deli

California Tortilla is a poorly run place, the quality of their food is sub par, they were once Great!, but like Chicken Out, they fell into the category of quantity over quality.

What should open there should be something locally owned with a west coast twist.

A bookstore, before it's too late...

Sad to see Cal Tort close their doors as well - would much rather see Jerry's Subs or BK go away! North Point could really use a cool brunch location - even a mini Denny's or IHOP would do really well, though the Blockbuster may be too small. Maybe Cafe Sano would be willing to open another location?

Another Cafe Sano would be great!! But, I am sorry, a Denny's or Ihop is not the kind of business I would like to attract to the area. There is a reason those places are 24 hours.

Panera

Cafe Sano Norrh in the Blockbuster site, and a really good taco bar, like Teocalli Tamale used to be, in the other site!

There is a wonderful Cajun restaurant on Mt. Vernon Ave in Alexandria - "RT's." I would love to see them open a location in Reston! It's quiet. Fabulous, authentic entrees; white tablecloths (cloth, not paper); servers (men and women) wear white shirts, ties and aprons tied at the waist. It has been a "special occasion" restaurant for Kathy and me for many years. Crawfish Etouffee!

Original Pancake House!!!

Any of you been to Mokomandy, up in Ashburn? Totally awesome restaurant! And I think it would actually do even better closer to Reston. (for the record, I don't work there) But...yeah a modern bakery type place would do spectacularly there. Spacious, kid friendly, fast-ish, inexpensive.

Plaka-the owner of the Vienna restaurant has been liking for a Reston location. They are in Vienna. Similar to Cafe Sano, but even better!

That space should be used for a hydrocolon therapy spa and catchment basin for all of the seriously fecally impacted people who think another Cafesano would be a good thing.

We could also use a Waffle King because Reston clearly doesn't have enough gap-toothed, redneck waitresses in its diversity pool. Tatoos optional, of course.

How about something that benefits society. A Veterans Job placement agency would be a great idea.

How about a First Watch restaurant.. Its a cool, healthy breakfast/ lunch place that is very popular in SE states.

I love the Mokomandy quality restaurant idea. I also believe that such a place wouldn't be in competition with the other "eateries" at North Point, as it clearly would be appealing to a different demographic. Also, "Mandymoko," would give us an alternative to the hustle and bustle of the quality dining in the town center.
For the record I don't work there either!

I would love a bar! But, there are major lease restrictions. I highly doubt they would lease to an establishment classified as a bar. Mamma Lucia’s has a tiny bar and ZERO specials that would attract a nice, responsible :) bar crowd.

Better yet, why don't we start talking about what we are going to do with the incredibly useless soccer fields BESIDE North Point?!?! That could easily be developed into North Point 2 with a Wegmans, a sporting goods store, a Cold Stone, etc...

Starbucks is pioneering a new Tazo Tea bar in Seattle....that's get one of those.

Well, clearly, our earth-toned paradise is long overdue to have a local Hooters.

Blockbuster! It really stinks driving all the way to Leesburg to the nearest store for mail envelope exchanges.

Wylie Wagg!!

Wylie Wagg!

The bakery Paul - there's one downtown and I think one in Georgetown - they're WONDERFUL!

Everyone sees this coming; but no one is doing anything about it. We are witnessing the beginning of a commercial/retail real estate vacancy problem in the Reston/Herndon area along with emerging pockets of economic decline. If focus continues on more and more speculative new development while ignoring re-development of centers like Hunters Woods, Lake Anne and Tall Oaks, we will be taking one step forward while taking two steps back. Developers will develop as long as commercial lenders provide financing, regardless of need. How many small businesses will we lose to rising rents? The real question is not what business should go into an individual vacant building; but how to re-vitalize the existing struggling retail centers?

please no more chains and no more banks... something new like vegetarian with some spice and bakery goods.... Seattle areas can do this.. why not here!

What do people think about a real juice and smoothie bar with healthy teas, coffee, healthy salads and breads?

How about a pole dancing parlor? They could run Mommy and Me classes during the day and a Men's hangout in the evening.

Well, you may want what you like, but I've seen at least two other old Blockbuster locations turn into Panera's in the past year or two. So good chance it'll be something like that.

How about an indoor tennis facility? Mini courts of course, for our youngsters aiming to the be the next Andy Roddick...

Extreme Pizza! What's good enough for Vienna is good enough for Reston.

I think a more high scale americana type restaurant/bar with Happy Hour Specials like the RTC would defntely draw-in a higher local clientele. Mamma Lucia's has no Happy Hour at all. Just Wine Night, however you have to purchase dinner. No bargain at all...

We don't need more places where Americans, Restonians, can get more fat and stupid. Skip all the food and booze places. I'd like a good gym. Not much space there, though. Maybe they could push out the eye glasses place - does anyone even go in there?

Another on my wish list: evict the ham store. Other than a couple or three times a year, it seems positively vacant. I'd love to see an upper level (second story) to North Point, full of executive-style single-occupancy/shared offices, for folks that telework but find too many distractions at home.

How about an automotive supply store? None in North Reston that I know about - closest ones are in Herndon or Sterling.

I like the yoga studio idea. But like another commenter, I think Starbucks should take the space. There are other Starbucks with big tables where volunteers can hold meetings and kids can study or meet tutors or people can work. It has great light. And they could expand on the breakfast and lunch food they currently offer.