AN ABSOLUTE GEM!!! I found Orphan Andy's on an SF website about late night eateries. It looked cool, had good reviews, so I decided to check it out after I dropped off my lady at the bus station. It was pretty easy to park there as I went late night on Thursday. I was already blown away by its small, old school size and it was straight out of Eyes Wide Shut - and decorated with beautiful lights and ornaments. The staff was very welcoming and friendly and they had a great menu. Everything for a regular and a plant based crowd. Prices were great and LIGHTNING FAST service! Food was delicious too as well as the dessert menu! I will be back there soon! Do give this place a try!!! - Neil

Orphan Andy's continues to offer good solid comfort food and service at reasonable prices. This is the Castro, and the décor couldn't be gayer. The cuisine is not so fancy, but it's reliable. See prior review for physical and menu limitations. They used to be 24/7, but after the pandemic closure, they are open all night Thursday through Saturday nights (continuously from Thursday morning until Sunday evening) and during the day Monday through Wednesday. Expect to wait for a table at peak weekend times, and whenever there is some event going on in the Castro. Orphan Andy's is a habit I have no plans to break.

2 Nov. '24-17:30-Burger was one of the tastiest I've ever eaten. I was able to get cottage cheese instead of fries as a healthier option. A real greasy spoon gem in the heart of the Castro. Our server was friendly, prompt, and efficient. A real 50's diner. You can play tunes from the jute box right from your table. The Hallowe'en decor was so fun. A little pricey but I'm sure the cost of the rent for the owners merits the cost. So glad you guys are still here! Thank you!

Great friendly service! Solid breakfast food as I had the classic breakfast. It was crowded but that's to be expected on a Saturday/weekend, but the vibes were excellent!

The food smelled and looked good. Service was quick and with a great attitude!! This place is convenient to the street car stop just a few steps away.

This place is a charming diner known for its simplicity! Located in the heart of SF where they are opened 24 hours on certain days. I remember coming here late in the morning and it was packed! Everyone who knows will know about this place. What is great is that they have such simple food, but it is always a delight. The things that stand out the most to me were the stuffed french toast which is so delicious! Honestly I love any of their breakfast food. Breakfast good so late at night always hits well! Doesn't really matter what you order here. You will leave full and happy.

Always a vibe at Orphan Andy's! Great location, food is consistently good and the staff are so kind. Always my go to for late night/ after bar food.

We've passed by Orphan Andy's so many times while exploring SF and visiting nearby businesses. On our latest trip we made it a point to stop in for breakfast. Luckily it wasn't packed at 8:30am and we grabbed a couple seats at the counter. The staff was friendly and welcoming and before I knew it I had a steaming cup of coffee in front of me. Let me tell you, that cup of coffee was never empty the whole time we were there. They kept it full with fresh coffee, topping it off every few minutes. AND the coffee was delicious, I drank it black. We ordered sausage links and eggs breakfast ($17) and the Louisiana Hot link and eggs breakfast which we upgraded to include Biscuits and country gravy ($17.55+$4.15 upgrade) and we sipped coffee and talked about the rest of our day while we waited for the food to come in. The restaurant has some tables up front, booths and then the counter seating. It's pretty small and we learned they tend to get busy around 10am. Our food came out and it was a generous portion, so much so that I took home a small box of leftovers. The biscuits and gravy were the star for us, light and fluffy biscuits with flavorful gravy. Our over easy eggs were nice and yolky and I was able to dip my toast in the eggs. The Louisiana hot link was also delicious. The sausages and potatoes were ok, I personally prefer cased sausage links at diners and the potatoes could have been crispier but for the portion it was great. Whether you're looking for an old school diner vibe, a spot for hangover food, a cute date spot or just solid coffee and food this would be a great choice.

A perfect Divey Diner in the Heart of the Castro. Contrary to many people's experience here - I stopped by here absolutely stone cold sober in the middle of the day to grab lunch and catch up with a friend. And I am so glad I did. We arrived at Orphan Andy's a little after 1:30 PM. The restaurant had customers in it but wasn't too crowded at all. There is a mix of booth seating and bar/counter style seating. We were promptly at a booth when we arrived. The ambiance of this place is extremely cute - lots of flashing lights, and fun decor. Even the table had old music boxes which were a nice touch. For our food I got an order of chocolate chip hot cakes, and my friend got a Monte Cristo with Potato salad on the recommendation of our server. The food was actually so good. The chocolate chip pancakes were the perfect mix of salty and sweet and paired with the whipped butter and maple syrup on the side it was perfection. Arguably the best stack of pancakes I've had here in the bay area. The monte cristo is always a solid combination but Orphan andys did it to perfection - another great example of the salty and sweet flavor combination. By far the highlight of our meal was the service at this restaurant. Both individuals we interacted with were extremely friendly and attentive - for that reason alone I'd come back again. All in all - I had a wonderful time at Orphan Andy's yesterday. Would definitely recommend stopping by here for a mid day meal and I'm looking forward to trying it as a late night option some time soon. Ambiance : 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5

Weird that I have live in SF for so long and never been here. I was with a friend and we wanted a fast (less expensive) dinner. We had a drink next door and the headed here. We got to sit in the window booth (though the counter looks fun too). We split an entree and a chocolate malt and both left stuffed. Portions here are huge! We got the turkey bacon cheese melt with onion rings. It was exactly what you expect it to be. It was a little sloppy in construction but definitely ht the spot. The malt could have used a little more malt powder - but hit the spot as well. I will say our server was a doll and made sure we were happy with everything. The bathroom here is less than Ideal - teeny tiny and off the kitchen, so go before you go, if you catch my drift.