13 Postcards
Orphan Andy’s is a retro Castro staple that serves up comforting all-American classics, from burgers to pancakes, in a cheery, vintage setting.
"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
"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
"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
"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
