1151 Elden St.


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(3 out of 5)

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(3 out of 5)

(3 out of 5)

Review by: ldahern on 5/7/2016

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Huge menu selection, standard diner quality food. Staff is always nice, service is on the slow side.

Review #25355Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 7/13/2008

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I love this place it's awesome. The mashed potatoes are amazing and same with the homefries. If you want a delicious belgian waffle or hollandaise and eggs. The falaffel is amazing too. I love this place and its worth the drive.

Award Nomination: Best Breakfast Ever

Review #14210Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 12/15/2007

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I've been to Amphora 2 or 3 times, usually as an afterthought. I've never been there during the rush times, but the service is always slow. Since I typically do take-out, I can't speak to the waitstaff, but the counter staff aren't the friendliest people in the world. Each time I've been there, the item that I've wanted from the menu has been unavailable. I'm not talking caviar, but something like a sesame bagel with cream cheese.

Review #12161Review by: branch87 on 4/29/2007

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I guess I was spoiled by the Amphora Restaurant in Vienna, VA. Unfortunately, the Amphora Deluxe in Herndon serves a marginal breakfast at best. Food is not prepared properly and not hot when served. "Toast does not improve with age." Coffee is so-so. (At least the servers are courteous and friendly). I find Anita's just up the street a much nicer and more satisfying place to have breakfast.

Review #10265Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 11/19/2006

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I have a hard time believing the other reviewers who said this place is a dump?!?
This is one of my hands down favorite places to go to eat in Herndon. They have a nice selection of breakfast items... some "upscale" omelets so to speak, blintzes, crepes, and the bakery case in the front that displays their cakes and pastries...yum! Service has always been good! It does get pretty busy there, and the waitstaff has always been accommodating! I have gone there for Mother's Day a few times and have been pleased every time...not just breakfast, but other meals too!

Review #8974Review by: ajohn on 7/12/2005

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Its not a complete dump. It doesn't look dirty, but there are alot of people coming through this place especially on the weekend. Food is ok, they have good crepes.

Review #5403Review by: flyingron on 4/17/2005

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Restaurant is dirty, service is awful, food is lousy. I don't know what the Amphora bribed the other reviewer, but this place is the worst in the area in my opinion.


Award Nomination: Hugest Dump

Review #4842Review by: MrBreakfast.com Visitor on 7/2/2004

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This gem is worth a drive: There's a cocktail bar; the waiters wear white coats and bow ties; they bring you bakery-fresh sun-dried-tomato or cranberry-walnut bread; they serve peanut-butter pancakes. Open 24-7, Amphora has 350 menu choices, all available at any time of day.

Award Nomination: Most Comfortable

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Reviews submitted here are meant to pertain to breakfast only. While Mr Breakfast cannot vouch for the validity of each restaurant review, he feels pretty good vouching for the excellent character of the residents of Herndon, Virginia - who are primarily responsible for the review(s) you see above for Amphora's Diner Deluxe.