Orphan Andy’s is a retro Castro diner serving classic all-American comfort food like pancakes, burgers, and chicken fried steak in a cozy, vibrant space with friendly vibes.
"Need some no-fuss french toast and chicken fried steak smothered in gravy at 1:30am? The two-story, retro-style diner is open 24 hours from Thursday through Saturday and until 9:45pm the rest of the week. It will draw you in with red swivel chairs, bright neon lights, and a menu of hearty breakfast classics that never fail to hit the spot. Orphan Andy’s has been a Castro staple since the 1970s, and based on the after-bar crowds, locals, and tourists who continuously pack this joint at the stumbly end of the day—this place will never go out of style." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Sometimes, you have one drink too many and need some no-fuss french toast and chicken fried steak smothered in gravy at 1:30am. This two-level, retro-style diner is a rare 24-hour spot that’ll pull you in with red swivel chairs, bright neon lights, and a menu of hearty breakfast classics that never fail to hit the spot. Orphan Andy’s has been a Castro mainstay since the 1970s, and based on the after-bar crowds, locals, and tourists who continuously pack this joint—whether it’s the morning or the unsteady end of the day—this place will never go out of style." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, lani conway
"Sometimes, you have one drink too many and need some no-fuss french toast and chicken fried steak smothered in gravy at 1:30am. The two-level, retro-style diner is a rare 24-hour spot that’ll pull you in with red swivel chairs, bright neon lights, and a menu of hearty breakfast classics that never fail to hit the spot. Orphan Andy’s has been a Castro staple since the 1970s, and based on the after-bar crowds, locals, and tourists who continuously pack this joint—whether it’s the morning or the stumbly end of the day—this place will never go out of style. Food Rundown Chicken Fried Steak Do you like rich, thick gravy slathered over pounded and flawless fried meats? If yes, you will gobble down Andy’s version, served with two eggs and either pancakes or toast and home fries (our pick). French Toast A fantastic iteration of a breakfast classic. It won’t change your life, but you don’t need it to. After all, you’re dining in a place designed to help you soak up boozy late-night mischief." - Lani Conway
"This greasy spoon-esque treasure lies on the corner of Market and Castro streets and is undoubtedly amongst the top diners in the city. Things wrap up at 9:45 p.m. every night except Thursday through Saturday when the door stays open all 24 hours." - Dianne de Guzman, Paolo Bicchieri
"Any night of drinking and revelry invariably ends at Orphan Andy’s. The diner, which is open 24/7 in non-pandemic times, only has one counter and a few red booths, but it slings burgers, fries, eggs, and pancakes far into the night, thanks to the husband-and-husband team who have been feeding the neighborhood for more than 40 years." - Becky Duffett
