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    Checkers Deli & Cafe

    3.8 (22 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Anthony N.

    4/5! Great spot for breakfast and lunch! After one of my favorite deli's closed down, I had to look for a new one. Found out about Checkers Deli and Cafe through Yelp and I'm glad I did! The Food: For lunch, I went with a classic cheesesteak and fries. The cheesesteak was delicious! The meat was quality and the cheese paired with it was delicious. The portions are great as well, it won't leave you hungry tat's for sure. The Their food options are very well priced out as well. The Service: Staff were very friendly. They had our orders out fairly quickly even with a lunch rush. No complaints. Overall, a 4/5! A great spot if you're looking for a good breakfast or lunch meal. I'll be back again, that's for sure!

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    Herbert L.

    Good food, clean place and a lot choices on the menu! Breakfast is the top pick for me!

    I'm not a cream cheese expert.. But this is either old cream cheese or not Philadelphia

    High priced, low quality food..small portions. The cream cheese was beige :( very disappointed

    Mike W.

    I try to stop at most of the private owned delis in Northern VA during my workweek! This one checks all the boxes! The steak and cheese combo is phenomenal! They don't use the cheap cut of meat and it is very flavorful! They cook your order pretty quickly! The interior is well lit and clean. Can seat roughly 30 people. Parking is a little tight. I came in today at Noonish and there was about ten folks in here. I was done and ready to leave in about twenty minutes! Definitely need to try this cafe out if your in the area! They have American and Asian food! I will try the Asian food next stop since these steak and cheese are the bomb!

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    Nice for a deli. One of the better ones around the area. Definitely going back to try other stuff on the menu.

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    “I mostly stop in for a quick breakfast, or a BLT or something like that for lunch.”

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    Founding Farmers Reston Station

    Founding Farmers Reston Station

    3.7(1.6k reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    Celebrated my mom's birthday last night. It was amazing!! We were greeted as soon as we entered…read more They were very friendly and accommodating. They seated us at a table that was too small, I have a tall son and boyfriend. Without hesitation they moved us to another table. The menu is not 500 pages like some restaurants. We started with Fried Green Tomatoes and Onion Rings... The FGT were so delicious! It came with Goat Cheese and Green Goddess, the best thing I've ever tasted! I will definitely be a frequent flyer for this reason alone. I had the Scallop Risotto which was amazing!!!!! My son ate his entire meal which is rare. My bf didn't know what to choose and ended up getting 2 meals and finishing both. He had the Lamb Chops... After trying a bite, my life was changed. It was so tender and delicious. Melted in your mouth. Our waiter Kevin was top notch. He was very attentive and even made sure to prepare a birthday treat for my mom. Which was a surprise! I asked to speak to a manager, which I like to do so they know when they are doing good, not just getting the complaints. Usually when I ask for a manager the waiter gets an attitude, but Kevin wasn't concerned in the least. The manager came over and looked nervous. I told him it was the best experience we've had in a while when dining out. My only complaint... The lighting in the bathroom is basically non existent (the manager is aware and he said they are actively working on it). So all in all, you have to visit Founding Farmers in Reston. Tell Kevin we said hey!

    The only nice thing I can say about this place is how beautiful it is inside. And the location of…read morethe restaurant. Here come the cons- I asked the host if there was a GF menu, and he kinda froze and stuttered and didn't have a response until the manager jumped in and said "your waiter can identify these items to you when you get to your table" I sat at my table for about 10 months until the waitress finally acknowledged us. Took us another 10 to get water, and I honestly wonder when we would have gotten it if we didn't bring it up. There was a brunch buffet option instead of ordering off the regular menu. btw nothing is clear on the menu of any GF items. I told the waitress I would check out the buffet. Nothing appeared to be GF but I asked the waitress to show me which items. She pointed me to the buffet guy in charge, and he was confused of my "gluten" allergy. I was like uh ok. And he started walking towards .. somewhere... who knows. I guess he went to go ask someone. Next thing you know the manager shows up at my table. She informs me that there is a lot of GF options at the buffet and she said she would show me because she also is "celiac" and knows she can eat it too. However, I told her no it's actually ok, I think I rather order off the reg menu anyways. I asked if she would show me what I can order off the menu and she told me "your waitress can tell you" In my head I'm like .... Well if my waitress is already directing to me to someone else at the buffet then how would my own waitress know... and manager lady, if you're already at my table and are aware of these items why can't you just tell me right now. Especially someone who HAS the same issue , I would've better trusted you! Golly. Never going back.

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    Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

    Pisco y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar

    4.1(355 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    Beautiful restaurant with good service…read more Our favorites were: ceviche classic, beef empanadas, fried sushi. Will return to try more dishes.

    BLUF: Ok, after being open 3+ years, one would think that an upscale restaurant would get their act…read morein gear & deliver wonderful service every time, right? Especially at their prices & the hoity toity atmosphere, you'd think they'd also be well-run and reasonably accommodating, eh? Nope. Worth the drive? Not any more. Worth the wait? Definitely not anymore! For as many times as we've frequented Pisco in Reston with a small group, one would think they'd get their seating straightened out. Every time we've attempted to eat here on a reservation, they've had issues. Never set up and ready to seat us. Never prepared upon opening... and it's never busy when they first open which is why we always go early. But, they are NEVER ready to seat us. What's the use of making a reservation a week in advance if you're not going to be ready to seat the party nor accommodate the request? How would you like to find out at the last minute that they're going to split up your party at two different tables on two different sides of the restaurant because they weren't prepared when you gave them a week's notice via reservation? The food isn't that good to have to keep going through the challenge of being seated every time we make a reservation for a group. They're really pricey, too. So, certainly not worth this chronic headache. There are PLENTY of other places in the Town Center or in Herndon/Reston in general where you can get a tasty meal, not drop a day's pay, and have your entire party served well together. The taco joint across the street is definitely a more pleasant experience, for example, and I would certainly recommend bartaco...give them a try instead for a fun environment and some good eats.

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