Orphan Andy's Restaurant
Diner · The Castro ·
Classic diner with burgers, malts, and all-American fare
Classic diner with burgers, malts, and all-American fare
"A classic gay American diner, each table has an old school iPod, known in the day as a jukebox. Cheerfully red, vinyl, and festive since 1977. The window seats have an up close and personal view of the streetcars as they swing around for their return trip. It's just the right size for a cozy meal surrounded by vintage promotional posters for various art based SF events." - pixelstud
"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 late-night spot (and open 24 hours Thursday to Saturday) 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 '70s, 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." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"24-hour diners are something SF could have more of. Orphan Andy’s is one of the city’s few all-day spots, good for a greasy breakfast platter at 4am after an all-nighter, or an infusion of pancakes the morning after. You’re guaranteed to make a new friend or two (at least during your visit) while you commiserate over the need to treat your circadian rhythms with more respect." - julia chen 1, 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