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American, Diner
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
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The Castro
1.2 km from Haight-Ashbury
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great fluffy pancakes, good selection for breakfast and great atmosphere. I really wanted to try the biscuits and gravy...but too much food!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 15 January 2024 via mobile

Will not be back, staff is very rude especially the short Hispanic guy who walks around with a mean mug and inappropriate clothing.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 13 September 2023 via mobile

This place is just so friendly, joyous and welcoming. We had a really great time and the staff was superb. We had stake dinner and soup (minestrone) and the food was tasty and very satisfying.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 7 August 2023 via mobile

My omelet was well prepared and potatoes were quite good. Portions are substantial. Burger had a good flattop crust. Chili is homemade and has nice texture. Friendly service snd good prices.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 2 August 2023

This is perhaps my favorite restaurant in San Francisco. I love the food, the people, the service, in fact everything about it. As a leather Master I love the fact that I can walk my slave in wearing his collar and leash, to say nothing...of his loincloth. Me in full leather. Total acceptance.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 26 June 2023 via mobile

Great food, and even greater service. Fast service and reasonable prices. BUT for me the attention I get is what make me choose this place . Every time I went either Vite or Robie made sure I was having a good time and were super...kind . They are the sweetest, I’ve been going there every day since I arrive at San Francisco a week ago ,I have 8 days more left and planning to eat there each one of them.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 1 June 2023 via mobile

Food was great, Excellent service, like the setting , lots of helpful hints on what to see in San Francisco, will be in town 3 more days will be back

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 27 February 2023

After 4-year away from San Francisco and the Castro, we returned to Orphan Andy for a visit and it was fantastic. The Patty Melt, done at medium well, was still sinfully rich and tasty, accompanied by ample of French fries. The Big 2 ( 2...eggs, 2 bacon strips, 2 sausages, 2 hotcakes, and a choice of coffee, tea or soda) arrived hot and savory. We also got our favorite waiter, who continued to be conversational, kind and helpful to us and other patrons. This diner is often crowded and people are happy to wait around for a table or settle for an immediate seat/high chair at the long counter. The ambiance is cheerful and lively but still conversationally audible at the table. If we live in San Francisco, we would come here at least once a week. Orphan Andy opens early and closes late in the evening during the week but opens 24-hour on the weekend. Enjoy!More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 23 September 2022 via mobile

The food was amazing here. We had a breakfast amongst friends and were served by a friendly and patient guy that despite us being 5 people, was happy to recommend and clarify orders. Denver omelette with a side of bacon with the most delicious orange...juice ever! A definite must do when in The Castro!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 12 May 2022

Orphan Andy's is an old-fashioned diner with good coffee, very good and filling food (especially the hotcakes), and a nice staff who accommodated my disabled companion very well. Although we went for breakfast, every kind of meal is served. Well-located for our purposes, we saw...no reason to look for any other breakfast place. A bit pricey, but this IS San Francisco. Great decor, too.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 25 September 2021 via mobile

Since i live with a preexisting condition these days its become a dice throw in picking a good Safe Clean restaurant to eat at . This little hole in the wall Castro eatery is falling back into the same Bad Habits as before . Its...always Crowded with people who hang out in the Castro district who dont bother to wash their hands and other parts of their body . I am moving on to a Safer better place now . I realize that this place has high rent to pay but why does it have to jeopardize its customers health . Sorry little restaurant . But you used to have good food at one time here .and friendly staff .More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 5 September 2021 via mobile

We were In town for the long weekend and started the evening with a bite at Orphan Andy’s and what a good place to start. The service was top notch and personable not to mention on point. The food was tasty and well done. Robbie...was tentative but not overbearing and was helpful even after circling back after a few hours and a few cocktails to help with getting us back to our hotel. Kudos to all of the staff for a great start and end to a fabulous time in the Castro.More

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed 22 August 2021 via mobile

Sometimes you want to go to a really solid diner type restaurant for some comfort food and Orphan Andy's fits that bill perfectly. Really solid breakfast served with a smile in a very tiny restaurant with fun decor. The food isn't something mind-blowing - but...it's solid staples and was served quickly.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 13 August 2021 via mobile

Sure it’s a friendly and eclectic atmosphere but the food is average. One issue I had is that much of the staff didn’t have their nose covered by their mask.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 16 June 2021

We had a great breakfast here! We just missed the wait and the food was delicious! Great atmosphere!! This is worth a stop!

Date of visit: June 2021
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Orphan Andy's is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4