We love Ashton and it has become a family favorite for twenty years. Owned by brothers from Guatemala, you feel welcomed and cared for in their business. The food is consistently delicious with many options and fresh ingredients. Adult beverages are available and really good. Recently renovated to spruce up the place and make the bathrooms gender neutral which is a plus. Breakfast all day like a good Diner should be. A local gem for sure. read more

We had a great meal at Ashton Family Restaurant. We ordered a few classic dishes to share, and everything came out hot, fresh, and well prepared. The portions were generous, and the food had that comforting, homemade feel that makes a family restaurant so enjoyable. Everything was filling and satisfying, and the relaxed atmosphere made it a nice place for a casual meal with family. read more

I haven't been here in many, many years but decided to stop by while in the area for lunch. Great service, great sandwiches. Portion sizes were great, everything was fresh and hot. Iced Tea was fresh, not bitter at all. read more

Amazingly good food in a tiny place. Service was so good and the Sunday breakfast was delicious.

From the outside, this place is dang retro cute, with its blue and white awning. I knew I was going to love this locally owned family restaurant. The parking lot was packed for Friday lunch. We had to wait for some to leave to grab parking. The dining room is filled with a maze of booths. Original and colorful murals fill the walls. Fun kitchen utensils are used as dividers. The booths provide privacy and are good for conversation. Our server, Maria, was friendly and attentive. She kept our waters filled and checked on us a couple times. Food came out fairly quickly. The menu is a mix of Greek, Italian and American, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. I had a bowl of clam chowder that was absolutely delicious. The Greek salad is very refreshing and tasty as well. My brother had the spinach pie (spanakopita), which he said was flavorful. My husband had the gyro with fries. Their hand cut fries are delicious. He loved his gyro, which was packed with meat. The food is good, portions are generous and prices are reasonable. They do have a bar and cater events. A Loyalty Customer Card is available for frequent visitors. Worth a visit. read more

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Food was quite good! Diner fare, but a step up for sure. The service, however, was super weird. I walked in to the place mostly empty, and so chose a booth at a window. A couple minutes later a woman tottered out of the kitchen, looked at me, and asked in a smoker's rasp, "uh, can I help you?" "Um... can I eat here?" "Uuuh ok... but next time you need to let someone know you're here! I can't see you." Was I supposed to wander l back into the kitchen and find her? She spent the rest of the meal grumbling and griping as she went about things. An older gentleman came in and sat down near me. She waddled out of the kitchen again, "Sir! Sir! Sir! Sir! You CANT SIT THERE! ITS RESERVED!" He looked as dumbfounded as I had been earlier and fled to safer ground. She seemed to be at war with the kitchen staff as well. Which is too bad, because the food really is good. Just weird. Weird enough to write a whole thing about it. And my coffee was never warmed or refilled. read more

I really really wanted to like this place!!! Given the star ratings and the large selection breakfast menu, I had high expectations. Unfortunately, this place fell very short. First off, the place had an offensive off pudding smell. I quickly realized it was the food being prepared (beans). My food came out cold and the same smell that aggressively hit my nose walking in the door, permeated from my plate. Nothing was memorable from the taste of the food. Definitely will not be back! read more

Ashton Family Restaurant - Guatemalan Tipico - American Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

My husband and I decided to try Ashton's as I kept seeing it pop up every time we looked on Yelp for places to eat. Food was great Service was good Cute place with fun decor in a small strip mall. read more

Service was great, and the place was ok for a diner. But the breakfast I chose did not hit the spot. I wanted chicken and waffles. Since that was not an option, I got the waffles, eggs, and sausage combo and added chicken fingers. The waffle was not bad, the eggs were boxed, and the fingers tasted like flour. I left a lot of food behind, even the coffee, and the waiter did not even care to ask why. read more

Ashton Family Restaurant - Left behind - American Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Great breakfast experience at noon on a Thursday! We had just been fasting for bloodwork and came in so hungry - husband had the hungry man breakfast, and I had the Classic breakfast with pancakes, grits, and bacon. Everything was great from the piping, hot coffee, fluffy pancakes, perfect, perfectly cooked French toast, home fries, fluffy fresh eggs, great grits, sausage, and bacon. Our servers were very nice and made sure that I had additional hot coffee. If you come in at lunchtime, you'll need to request breakfast menu if you're still looking for those types of foods, but their lunch offerings looked very good as well as their special of the baked Santorini salmon which sounded scrumptious! read more

Ashton Family Restaurant - Classic, breakfast with Ritz, scrambled eggs and bacon, and fluffy pancakes! - American Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

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I have been back three times now! I love this place! Their food is awesome! Favorite meal so far is this Fajita Steak Special! You can also order as Shrimp or chicken, but the steak is so tender and seasoned perfectly! Eggs over pan fried potatoes and sautéd veggies. I ordered with corn tortillas but you can also get flour tortillas or even pancakes! Roasted chili on top is the bomb! read more

Ashton Family Restaurant - Steak Fajita Breakfast Special! The guacamole is fresh and the best! - American Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Fabulous Central American breakfast. Fresh and tasty. Fast friendly service with smiles. read more

Ashton Family Restaurant - Central American breakfast and Costa Rican breakfast - American Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Small diner with American and interesting Latin American menu items. Cuban French toast was killer! Service was great, very attentive staff. read more

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Finally got around to visiting this place for lunch. What a gem! Cozy decor, attentive waitstaff, and decent portions. Good value for the money. I tried the special seafood gumbo and found it zesty with lots of ingredients. The beef/lamb gyro wrap and chicken shawarma wrap were delicious. We'll definitely go back. read more

The food does taste nice and there's a large variety of food on the menu. The service can be hit or miss from the few times I've been there and some of the table seating is crowded so not the best if you're trying to maneuver with a mobility aid. read more

Food is delicious. The employesare courteous and deserve a good tip. The restaurant is always clean.

Excellent food and service. Menu offers country entrees and delicious quality. Will definitely order again soon for breakfast.

My experience here was easy and well paced. The environment felt clean and comfortable, and the staff handled things professionally. The service followed a clear routine and didn't feel rushed. read more

Cute and clean little place that smelled like a diner should, when we walked in. Very cool aspect to the menu: they had an international section! And, they had a varied selection of dishes in general. Service was attentive and friendly. Food was done well - we did breakfast. Portions were ample and tasty. We would definitely come here again. read more

This place makes my fav breakfast burrito. We went during mother's day weekend and got the fresh crab stuffed mushroom and it was solid. Plantains hit too. The star was the burrito which has egg, sausage, potatoes and is flavorful. Plenty of seating inside too. Our server was a nice dude who gave us great recommendations, and food came out relatively fast. Def check em out. read more

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Ordered breakfast through Door Dash. Had some changes noted. They made everything to instructions and it tasted wonderful. Will definitely order again. Dawn Davis - Manassas read more

Went back recently to meet family there. I moved away, so I hadn't been there for a while. The food is still great and they've updated the interior and repaved the parking lot so it's not rutted. They try their best to keep the menu prices reasonable. The service was excellent. read more

Parents and I went here for a late breakfast on a Tuesday. They had eaten here before and enjoyed it. The place The fun decor included alternating kitchen utensils like whisks and spatulas in alternating patterns encased in plastic as the booth dividers. The Costco size bottle of Cholula on the table lets you know what direction the menu is heading. Parking as others have noted is a bit tricky at peak hours. The food All three meals pictured below were good. Nothing mind blowing, and that is ok. Not every food experience has to make you want to cry tears of joy. A few things-- We wished the chorizo had more kick and that there was more of it in the tacos and enchiladas. That was the most remarkable part, the lack of heat in the dishes you expected to be spicy. The jalapeños in the tacos were no spicier than bell peppers. The green sauce with the tacos was outstanding and should be in a giant bottle on the table and they should be selling it. We will go again and try other things. Very solid, good quality meals. But the green sauce... now that deserves applause read more

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I have eaten here twice in one week it was so good! Both experiences were great, the staff, service and quality of food was very good! They have a nice amount of traditional American breakfasts but the International is where it's at! This place is great. read more

Ashton Family Restaurant is a diner style restaurant. They serve good food for a good price and their service is very friendly . The ambiance is diner-like. I enjoyed my meal! read more

One of the best breakfast places in Manassas! My wife and I loved the exceptional service! The red sauce on the burrito was some of the best I've ever had. We will be coming back :) read more

This is a great small country like restaurant. Get there early because there is little parking.

Great food and service. Great waffles! Have dine several times for breakfast always good.

Cute little spot! Food is Yummy! Fresh Orange juice w/ Mimosas was very refreshing. The steak is cooked at its perfection. Fast service! read more

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For many years, Ashton Family Restaurant has been a Manassas, VA community staple. I have heard the Ashton family founded it in the early 1990s and has been serving delicious breakfast food ever since. The restaurant has a friendly and accommodating staff and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It has become a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, who come for the great food, friendly service, and relaxed and cozy atmosphere. As a Manassas, VA resident, I had heard about Ashton Family Restaurant and its reputation for serving delicious breakfast. So I decided to give it a shot one summer morning. I was not let down; the breakfast food was delicious and tasted exactly as I had hoped. The eggs were perfectly cooked, the bacon crisp, and the toast warm and fresh. I was also impressed by the attention to detail - everything was beautifully presented and hot and fresh, as it should be. read more

Everything went well! The food is home cooked and the restaurant atmosphere is warm and inviting. Staff provide fabulous service!

This is a good, old-fashion diner with good food and friendly service. It's a little 'off the beaten path', but worth the detour. Good things: Ashton has an extensive menu. Greek, Italian, Mexican, American diner classics, etc. We were there for dinner, so I didn't notice if they serve breakfast all day; but I wouldn't be surprised if they did. Ashton also has a lot of seating, so I can't imagine that there would be long wait times. There certainly was no wait the night before the Fourth of July. We were there early-ish, and they were 25% full. Why not five stars? The food tastes good, but is a little non-traditional. My partner's Italian entree was served with what he described as 'spaghetti Alfredo' made with 'queso fresco'. I tasted it, and the flavor was fine--just not like fettuccine Alfredo made with fettuccine and Parmesan cheese (of course). I had the gyro salad, and it was fine--traditional tzatziki sauce, generous portion of meat and fresh vegetables. The bar is also limited. They can make all the drinks on the menu, but you'll need to go up to the bar yourself to see if they have the ingredients for your favorite cocktail. For example, a gin martini wasn't on the menu, and our young waiter had no idea what I was talking about. A quick trip to the bar sorted it out--no dry vermouth, so Tanqueray & Tonic was my order. Lastly, the parking lot probably could not handle all of the guests if the restaurant was busy. I'm sure you could find something within walking distance if they were full. Just don't expect the miles of asphalt you get at the big chain restaurants. We will definitely be back the next time we are In Manassas! read more

THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD I HAVE TO USE CAP LOCKS SO YOU KNOW I MEAN BUSINESS! Literally everything we ate was fantastic. My only regret is not going back a third time to get the pancakes. read more

Bland food. Nothing special about this place at all. It's a mediocre place with mediocre food and staff.

One year later and still fantastic! This time I visited for lunch but... I still got breakfast! Apparently they serve breakfast all day; you just have to ask for the menu. My choice that day was inspired by a fellow Yelper, so I ended up with the Costa Rican breakfast: egg omelette, rice and beans, fried plantain, and flour tortillas. Definitely way too much for lunch but I left quite happy. And needed a nap afterwards. :) The staff was great and someone always checked up on us even if they weren't waiting our table. Love this place. I'll definitely return! read more

Ashton Family Restaurant - Costa Rican Tipico - American Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

I drive by Ashton Avenue Family Restaurant regularly, but have never stopped in, until today. I ordered an all meat carne asada burrito (no rice or beans) and a side of onion rings, to go. The order taker, who was so very nice, also said that comes with complimentary tortilla chips and salsa :) About 10min later, there was another very nice person who came and gave me my bag. And off I went. When I got home, and took out the food, I noticed the tortilla chips and salsa were not there. Hmmm, well maybe they forgot. No worries. I open the container with the onion rings, and took a bite...awesome! Some wickedly nice onion rings. Off to the corner, inside the bag, there was a very small wrap. I thought, that can't be my burrito, can it? I opened it up, and sure enough, it was a tortilla wrapped around almost nothing. The burrito had no weight to it, what so ever. I took a bite, and could not believe that this $18 burrito literally was empty, except for 3 small pieces of steak strips. No onions, or cilantro, even though I specifically asked for lots of onions and cilantro. Not that it was enough that the burrito was small and empty, but it was dry, absolutely no sauces of any kind, just the 3 steak strips wrapped in a tortilla...THAT's It! It was the worst....I mean worst excuse for a burrito that I've ever had in my life! And it wasn't cheap either. The burrito and onions rings costed $30! $18 burrito and $12 onion rings. But the onion rings were good! But what they called a carne asada burrito (Texas burrito no rice or beans) was God Awful and shameful. Absolutely shameful. Like someone really and honestly didn't give a rats' behind on what they were sticking in the take away bag. I don't write bad reviews. If the food is a bit off somewhere, I chalk it up to "I won't go there again." But this was so flagrantly inexcusable and an obvious disregard for even trying to make something halfway descent. Someone back there did ....hmm I'll put 3 small steak strips inside this big tortilla and send this partner on his way. BTW - I had been in Los Angeles last week, enjoying authentic and truly great carne asada burritos, that were big, fat and tasted heavenly, at around $12 for an all meat carne asada burrito. But it's not the price that's got me writing this review, it's the negligence that went into making this pathetic excuse for a burrito! I sincerely hope this does not happen to you. We all deserve better. read more

I wanted to provide an opportunity for this establishment to change my mind. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be. The food is ok, but not memorable. Sausage Gravy Biscuit, home fries, and 2 scrambled eggs w/ a side of bacon. A bit expensive! $4.25 for 3 strips of bacon. $22.50 + tax + a $5.00 tip. The atmosphere is a bit dated. Not surprising given the razor-thin margins of the restaurant biz! The best part about this place is the service! The servers were courteous, friendly, and personable. read more

Here for a crew meal & it just didn't move me/us, especially with our Server, who wasn't engaging with her service or demeanor. AFR was doable for a quick lunch even with zero for the V-Crew. Staff doesn't know how to accommodate dietary restrictions accordingly. A good place for a variety of home cooked meals with decent prices. Interior is a diner like setting with a full bar next to the kitchen. read more

Ashton Family Restaurant - 3.8.2020. - American Near Me - Manassas, Virginia

Great food, great service with great atmosphere. Really enjoyed our breakfast, we both had the Sausage gravy breakfast. Yummy!!! Elmer was an excellent server-thank you! read more

Good food and friendly staff, but their tip calculator is nowhere near accurate, (and they won't fix it, or warn their customers about it). It leads me to believe that they are hoping their patrons are horrible at simple Arithmetic. read more