Step into Amphora Bakery, where a European-inspired setting meets the warmth of from-scratch baking. We offer an irresistible selection of pastries, cookies, cupcakes, and cakes—perfect for enjoying in-house with a cup of Lavazza coffee or taking home to share. Customer favorites include our award-winning cheesecakes, decadent Double Chocolate Cake, Fruit Bavarian and Strawberry Shortcake. We bake croissants and Danish daily, and our baklava is considered among the best in Northern Virginia. Watch our talented pastry chefs and decorators at work in our open kitchen as they craft custom celebration cakes, wedding cakes, French macarons, and dessert table specialties if you are in Reston or Herndon. Wholesale inquiries welcome.
European-style spot offering elaborate special-occasion cakes & other baked treats, plus workshops.
Reagan Fox
I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience! Amphora absolutely nailed my daughter’s cake — it was beyond perfect. Not only was it beautiful, but it tasted incredible. So many of our guests went out of their way to compliment it and said it was better than any cake they’ve ever had!
Maria and Donna are truly wonderful to work with. Their customer service is top notch — friendly, responsive, and so thoughtful throughout the entire process. They made everything easy and stress-free from start to finish.
I’m so grateful to the entire team for their talent and care. We will definitely be back, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for something truly special!
… moreMaggie Paul
Maria at Amphora helped me design my dream cake for my wedding and she delivered! She was so helpful through the whole process and went above and beyond for us. From the start when we did our wedding cake tasting, everyone was kind and professional. Our cake was absolutely delicious and so beautiful. I highly recommend Amphora for any type of cake!! (Photos by Tori Parker Photography)
… moreAntoinette Verta
This bakery made our daughter’s birthday so easy and special. My daughter wanted a rainbow unicorn theme. They did AMAZING on the cake. Our guests were raving on how good it tasted. I’ve seen others reviews of dry cake but I strongly disagree. Our cake was rich, moist, and a great balance of flavors. Don’t mind the front of the cake I bumped the cake getting it out of the box hence why it’s smudged on the front.
… moreneha kapoor
I don’t know if it was management issue or overworked bakers. I placed the order for child’s 1st birthday cake, discussed the design over the email ( with pictures). Got charged, dropped the topper. Called to confirm order, only to find out that baker “forgot” to put order when we went to pick up the cake. Unprofessional in my opinion.
The manager did provide “some” cake, but party was delayed by over an hour. Amphora made our wedding cake. They even made cake for my older child’s first birthday, but with recent experience don’t think I’ll be trusting them with an important order again!!
… moreTilly Lo
Amphora Bakery is my favorite bakery in the area. Their cakes and pies are amazing. They are beautifully and decorated with perfection. The only time I see slight imperfections is when the strawberries are not in season. As a result, the strawberries are not bright red and perfectly shaped.
They sell cookies, cupcakes, individual smaller slices of cakes, whole cakes, pastries, custom cakes, etc… Their cannollis are delicious, too.
Customer service is excellent. I wanted a cake that they regularly have available, and I called the day before and they reserved it for me to pick up the next day. Because this bakery location was closed that day, I was able to conveniently pick it up at the Amphora Deluxe Diner down the street, which opens 24/7.
Their cake prices range from around $30 or more. The individual pieces of cake are about $4 -5 each. If you are price sensitive, don’t be afraid to ask, because there are no prices displayed by the cakes.
… moreJohnny Cromedy
I ordered the candy cane mocha. Drink was great but it seemed more like a regular mocha, no peppermint at all. Atmosphere was great and service was good, a little chaotic but they got the job done. If in town again id give them another shot.
… moreLane Boyd
I’ve ordered cakes from here several times for events ranging from weddings to birthday parties. They always turn out well, and guests always comment how good they are! I highly recommend this bakery to everyone.
… moreGrushczynska
Amphora Bakery in Herndon, VA, offers a nice selection of pastries, cakes, and desserts in a charming atmosphere. The presentation is great, and the variety is impressive. It’s a good spot for a sweet treat.
… moreMourin Ebron
This was my first time visiting Amphora Bakery, and my interaction with Maria, the owner, was very pleasant. She is both professional and kind. The atmosphere of the bakery is cozy, and I was impressed by their selection of cakes, which is not commonly found in most bakeries. Amphora Bakery is definitely a gem in the Herndon area. Since my visit, whenever someone in my circle mentions needing a bakery or cake, I always recommend they check out Amphora Bakery.
… moreDessert Lover (bbangjangi)
When I looked at it from outside the store, it didn’t look much different from a normal bakery, but the moment I went inside, the atmosphere of the store caught my eye! I couldn’t take my eyes off the various cake samples and cookies, especially the kitchen behind the store. The spacious kitchen and the staff working on cookies in it gave me a more fresh feeling.
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