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For two star American, try Eggspectation in Silver Spring. Check out this affordable place in the Humble area. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere.
2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and I never go here with high expectations and yet I am still always disappointed. Is it me or has anyone else had their eggs over easy come out more like over medium? I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Happy Hour at Eggspectation: Coming here for happy hour is like going to T.G.I.Friday's for happy hour. Generic food, but not bad food. If you are looking for bargain prices in Downtown Silver...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 1/2 stars.it's fine but nothing spectacular. i got eggs benedict, which came on an english muffin. the poached eggs were overdone - dry and the yolk did not come running out. also i could barely...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eggscellent! Speggtactular...I can't believe I never reviewed Eggspectation. It's only one of the best places to eat everything breakfast...all the specialty eggs under the sun. Obviously. Service is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 3 1/2 stars. It was my first experience here this past Sunday. We got there and were told the wait for 2 would be about 25-30 minutes. Ok - no big deal. We made our way to the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee had chunks. There was shell in my eggs. The Hollandaise sauce was broken. What a disappointment.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great dinner spot too. They do well with all things chicken and the pasta is top notch. The portions should satisfy most, I usually have some to take home and the oil they use makes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! & not only because I am a huge fan of eggs. My boyfriend and I have been here twice in the past month and can not get enough of this place. The atmosphere is pretty cool, modern,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Meh, omelet was just okay...a little greasy. Plus, why do you have to pay SO much extra if you want to eat healthy? An added charge for egg whites and swapping the potatoes for fruit, that's just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
very good food, very slow service. be prepared to succumb to a time warp.full bar, good staff, but for some reason lazy.for the first time in my life, i was served my entree before my cocktail. like...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I had Eggspectations when I was studying in Ottawa, ON, Canada. When I moved back to DC to finish my degree I was thrilled to learn there was one just around the corner from me in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Totally overrated breakfast experience. Great location, the restaurant is cool looking inside, the service is lacking, the menu is big, the food is blah, and I probably won't go back unless my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was enamored with Eggspectation when it first opened. Now? Forget about it.I'm constantly getting undercooked food or incorrect orders, and the wait staff is never very pleasant. I can understand...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I was at an eggspectation was when I was in Montreal. I took the chance and had their omlet and a large fruit plate. Sipping on the page drink (and spitting out the raspberry seeds),...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast place. Forget IHOP and Denny's this place has got it all. If you love Breakfast food and can eat it at any time of the day or night, eat here!
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just ok. I'd go to IHOP or Denny's over Eggspecation ANY day. The only upside is that they sell alcohol, but if I want to have a mimosa with brunch, then I'd rather go to IHOP and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for Sunday Brunch and to wait a short while to be seated. The menu was quite extensive and prices were great! Many items under $10. Portions were large, but the meal was average.Not sure...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy! this place was good! their menu lists range from everything breakfast to dinner to dessert. all are great! the prices are decent, but their taste is the kicker. we had great customer service,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMM.... I was in DC last week and we were looking for a place to eat dinner Eggespectation sits in a big open shopping area with tons of restaurants, but none sounded very good to me. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Eggspectation with friends for brunch today. When we got there we found that there was at least a 30 minute wait - we were trying to make it to a 1pm movie, so we opted for the open seating...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went for Happy Hour and it was great! We had 3 glasses of wine, 2 drafts, and 4 appetizers(all half priced) and our bill came to just under $40!!!! The fried calamari was awesome(i was on a kick)...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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This is one of my favorite places to go for brunch; it has seemingly every possible breakfast you can imagine. Service is always good, and the food is consistently good, particularly the eggs Benedict. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Eggspectation while visiting friends that live in Silver Spring during inauguration weekend. Needless to say, this may be the reason why there was no wait what so ever on a Sunday.I do agree...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is pretty good. It kinda reminds me of an upscale diner, if one should exist. The menu consists of omelets, sandwiches, and some dinner selections, so everyone should be able to find at least one...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went on a weekday, about noonish, and there was absolutely no wait. The service was ok, but the food was forgettable. I had the waffle benedict. The waffle was too sweet and kind of mushy (more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Twas good.It's difficult to mess up an egg white omelet so i can't necessarily speak to their culinary prowess, but my breakfast was satisfactory. The potatoes that came with the omelet had a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a holiday party with my coworkers. You're supposed to have 20 people for the "party room." We only had about 15 but they let us use it anyway. We also were able to use the big flat...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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They offer breakfast all day and it's definitely their specialty. They have many unique dishes to offer anyone's taste pallette. It's a very sweet restraunt, too, with very nice people.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone back on 2 occasions since my first negative review. I will now bump them up a star. I will give them some extra points in that the food is actually pretty tasty, and in that it caters to a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to frequent this establishment more often when I worked in down town Silver Spring but have managed to end up there from time to time to meet up with friends for Happy Hour. I can't really talk...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta say, the popularity of this place completely eludes me! True, the atmosphere's not bad. And yes, it does draw a nice, diverse crowd. But why endure the horrendously long waits? Certainly not for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was not thrilled to be going to this place, as I'm not the biggest fan of the egg, however my best friend was in town and was excited about this possibility. We went for brunch, were seated, and our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for brunch/breakfast. I had heard my friend rave about it for so long that I finally planned a brunch outing of my own there. The place lived up to my expectations, though the menu was a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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I have only been here once, about a week ago and I loved this place. The wait staff was really nice. The food was great. I had a grilled chicken club sandwich and it was amazing. I would definitely recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Count my review skewed a tad. I had been behaving myself, drinking only water & tea, avoiding sugary beverages and treats, eating salads, lots of veggies, lean meats - basically, my intestines were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Eggspectations? Keep them low. Tastee diner is better choice. Somebody said it before me- expensive IHOP
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
whats eggspectation?EXPENSIVE VERSION OF IHOP!... PERIOD!honestly thats what it is (aside from the cakes) the food is whatever. the service is whatever. and really i dont get why it takes long to get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crazy line during the breakfast rush: "Thirty ... 45 minutes?" "No way! Hey, there's an empty bar table!" Industrial baked goods: better than you'd get in Starbucks, but definitely more of a mass...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have absolutely terrific salads, but don't neglect the namesake egg dishes. Service is good and prices moderate. A great place for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Not bad for dinner either. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy eggspectations for a few reasons.1. They have ALOT of different selections. So anything you want, they prolly have.2. their flambed french toast with strawberries AND bananas is SOO...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bacon and cheddar burger that I ordered was huge, really good and came with awesome fries that were crisp and salty. It was a little pricey at $11. My friend carbed it up with blueberry french...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for breakfast of champions? You've come to the right place.Eggspectation is a spacious eatery in Silver Spring that serves breakfast food at all hours, including chocolate chip pancakes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little hesitant walking into Eggspectation having read the lukewarm reviews it's gotten on here. My non-Silver Springer friends were really excited about a restaurant that specializes in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for dinner, and almost certainly for lunch as well. The menu ranges from burgers, to pasta, to crepes and includes a good dessert case. (Egg-based options, including breakfast are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was tasty, but not exceptional (note, I didn't do the whole egg pun thing.)I tried the Chesapeake Benedict, and it was and even 5/10. The service was good, but didn't seem to get that 5 people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i have officially given up hope on finding a decent chain restuarant. eggspectation, which was recommended by a few of my friends, definitely did NOT meet my "eggspectations." at all.where to start....
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I simply adore this restaurant. They are a chain out of Montreal Canada, which in itself garners a little respect. They have a big rambling menu with lots of "eggy" options and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Add me to the list of "surprised by the reviews." I love this place. It's great if you are a breakfast food person, but they've got great "non-breakfast" options as well. I've taken a number of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's ok... nothing extremely fantastic about it. The wait was the most irriating part of my visit. Needless to say, I thought it had a cool concept especially for a Sunday brunch and the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've had better experiences than the other reviewers so far. The menu is huge and diverse, which is good for a big group with broad tastes. The burgers are decent. The chocolate cake is good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like Kim D, I'm surprised at the reviews. My wife and I love this place. Food is good, service is great, and the bar is big. Yes, the bar. In an egg place. Big since I never expected it here.Free...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Eggspectation is spectacular! Everything on the menu is delicious. Though everything seems to be breakfast, the meals are great lunch and dinner. They're meals are unique and the interior decoration is fun.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised at the other reviews of this place - it's one of my favorites. Big variety on the menu, really good smoothies, and fresh, I repeat - FRESH orange juice. As a self-described eggs benedict...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.25 stars. Ordering something other than eggs at a place named Eggspectation is akin to ordering seafood at a steak restaurant. You can do it, but obviously, you are not focusing on the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a chain with such a geeky name, it's not bad at all!Let's talk food. The menu is huge (think Cheesecake Factory huge)! and they have a full range of breakfast food, including French toast,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Eggspectation.The name would imply that this restaurant has some tasty well-prepared eggs. Well, that is not the case. I order the "Oy Vegg", a plate of latkes and eggs. I order the eggs scrambled....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We first visited the Toronto location of this restaurant a couple of years ago, and were amazed to see that there was a location in Silver Spring! I have to say that our Canadian experience was much...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To be honest I don't remember much about the food because my friend and I were drinking bloody marys, which I have to say were shockingly good. It was a Sunday and we thought we'd be decadent. Well...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is misnamed -- they have lots of nonegg options. I had the grilled chicken club, which tasted good. It was a little pricey. But, good. Word of caution: my friend ordered a crepe and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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breakfast all day and all ways...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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why not play the name game and call this restaurant great eggspectations? management has taken the humble egg and turned it into a bravura performer, setting it out in so many different costumes that patrons...
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