Yet another amazing take-out from Fari's. We got the pollo guisado with mofongo and the two of us didn't come close to finishing it. The mofongo, which is always good here, was stellar today. I was glad to see theyre still easy to get to with all the construction. Our usual plan is stop in and order before shopping at Market Basket, and then pick up on the way out. I highly recommend this (or eating at Fari's beforehand) as a combined outing. The pollo guisado/mofongo meal is absolutely the best deal around price-wise, too. read more

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My dad and I come here almost every weekend! Fari's has amazingly seasoned food at a reasonable price, with a charming diner atmosphere and excellent service. The staff is always super friendly and have been nothing but kind to us. My dad loves the cinnamonny French toast and I love the savory chicken tenders & fries, so either lunch or breakfast is a great pick! read more

Excellent service, friendly staff, my friends and I have made multiple wonderful memories that will be sure to last for decades!

Overall a great experience. Service was excellent. The food was also really good. You can see them cooking the food which is always a plus to me. The price was especially good. Great family joint. On the other hand unfortunately we got coffee that was burnt. Place definitely hasn't been updated in a minute. The bathroom, was clean. But the sink was felling apart. I had a hard time turning the faucet off. Very heavy bathroom doors as well. But with that being said, we will be back! read more

I've been coming here for years and always have a pleasant experience! The waitresses are very friendly to me! I usually order the mofongo or banana pancakes! The pancakes are huge! I've tried many of their breakfast and lunch dishes. I love their chicken and rice soup. They are very good about accommodating to my needs as I have food, sensitivities, and allergies. For example, if you want a pancake with three different things in it, they're happy to do so! read more

I've been here twice recently and had a pleasant experience on both occasions. You can always count on Fari's Diner for a laid-back, cozy vibe and a delicious, tastes-like-home meal. I usually get an egg over-easy, bacon (perfectly crispy, never too greasy), home fries (grilled or deep fried, both are great) and toast. They are SO affordable, making it a perfect breakfast spot for college students like myself. It is family owned and the staff is incredibly kind. I had a small issue with my meal during my second visit and my waitress comped the meal without hesitation, which I really appreciated. I will continue to return :) read more

Sadly, would not recommend. I wanted to like this place but it wasn't good. The potatoes and omelette were overcooked. It appeared dirty and like they haven't updated anything in decades (seats cushions were ripped and it was cluttered) Although the service was good, unfortunately it is not worth going back. read more

The food was subpar. The ambiance was indicative of a dinner. The customer service was horrible our server seemed to be under the influence of some type of substance that impaired her judgment. She never checked on the tablet nor did seem knowledgeable of the menu. Furthermore, when we paid for the bill she never returned with the card. We had to physically go up to her and retrieve tour debit card. read more

Stomach was a bit off, and i wanted some chicken soup. Harder to find in this area than one might expect. I called Fari's and was informed that they had both chicken rice and chicken noodle. Stopped in and got a bowl of chicken rice to go. Friendly, helpful staff. The soup is great...flavorful and packed with chicken, onion, and carrots. The "bowl" in a plastic to go container has to be about a quart. I poured it into a bowl at home and have an entire second bowl worth of soup to save for later. Portion for the price is outstanding. I'll be back to try breakfast soon. read more

I hit this place every now and then, but I really should be a regular. Nice people, good service, great food. A bit of a diamond in the rough, but exactly the kind of old school diner this town should cherish and support. read more

I'm giving this place the full five stars for a few reasons. Number one is that their customer service is wonderful. No, they don't fawn all over you (who wants that?) but they do take care of you. If something isn't done right (like eggs), they fix it and it's done with a smile. Stuff happens. Things go wrong at the best places, but they make things right. Number two is that this is good food. Yes, it's a diner so you wouldn't expect James Beard level, but it's really GOOD! Best blueberry waffle I've ever had. My Eggs Benedict was perfect last week. If you want a solid meal, reasonable prices, no-fuss diner atmosphere, with a pleasant, hard working staff, you've got it here. Go, and give a good tip! read more

First time coming here. People are always recommending this place so I decided to go check it out. Quiet place. No wait time. The waitress was very kind! I came during a weekday so I didn't expect there to be a problem finding parking (it's in the same plaza as Market Basket and the lot is usually packed). I came with my little sister. She ordered from the kids menu, which didn't have a big variety like big diners would but it was ok for us- she just wanted pancakes anyways. I ordered 3 eggs over middle, with home fries, white bread, and bacon! The bacon wasn't dripping in oil and was full of flavor. It's true what other reviews says, the home fries are amazing! We both left full and satisfied. Only reason why I didn't give 5 stars is because they only accept cash only! I had to go find an ATM (I don't usually carry cash with me). read more

Fari's Diner - Diners Near Me - North Andover, Massachusetts

Stopped here for breakfast over the weekend and it was so good, we went back the next morning! The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable and the food is SO GOOD! We had no issues with waiting for our orders. You get great portion sizes of made-to-order food for reasonable prices! Who could say no to that? I am partial to the breakfast sandwiches and my husband loves the omelettes. Also, get the "deep fries"!! They're home fries that have been fried so they have a crispy shell with extra seasoning. SO GOOD! This place may just become our go-to breakfast spot! read more

Came here for breakfast and instantly regretted it after walking through the door. I was the only person besides staff in the place so that should have told me something right off the bat lol! I saw them taking the home fries out of a pre-made bag..and they tasted like it. Just low quality food. Staff are friendly and food came decently quick. Won't be back. read more

Fari's Diner - Western Omelette with disgusting potatoes. - Diners Near Me - North Andover, Massachusetts

Stopped here for a late breakfast recently with a friend. I'm very sorry for the the fact that I'm leaving "1" star. However, in doing so I'm being generous. From the time we entered the restaurant to leaving, everything from A to Z was absolutely horrible. I don't want to go into detail regarding the quality, presentation, and taste of what we ordered because I'm unable to without feeling nauseous. Actually, other than it being conveniently located this place has absolutely nothing going for it. There is no chance that I'll take a chance on this one again.... read more

We are always on the hunt for new and interesting places for breakfast and were hopeful that Fari's would prove to be a new regular spot for us. Sadly, we won't be returning. When we entered, the fact that there were only three tables of people on a Sunday morning at 10:30ish should have been a first sign. The kids meals are a joke. My son ordered a waffle. What arrived at the table was an Eggo Waffle toasted and barely warm. My entire family and myself simply stared in awe that they were actually serving something other than a freshly-made waffle. I ordered the Texas-style French toast. What arrived was regularly-sliced bread. I actually looked it up to ensure I didn't have mis-aligned expectations and this is how Texas toast is defined: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_toast. Theirs is not even close!! With that said, it was tasty and prepared well. I also loved their sausage. I'll also give them kudos for the omelette that my wife ordered, but for those like us who only want to eat fresh fruit and vegetables, your choices are limited. The omelette only had three veggie choices of fresh options. Everything else was frozen, which we avoid whenever possible. The fruit, too, was all frozen except for the bananas. They're a local restaurant and should be buying fresh fruits and veggies. Overall, it was a very disappointing dining experience. read more

Fari's Diner - Diners Near Me - North Andover, Massachusetts

I love the pancakes at Fari's Diner; they don't have dairy! Their staff are so friendly and patient. I have never felt pressured or rushed, which I truly appreciate. read more

Excellent selection of breakfast and lunch choices at fair prices. I highly recommend.

Home fries crispy crunchy awesomeness Usually get scrambled eggs with cheese Toast Pancakes Sausage Ham Bacon Orange juice Don't like bathroom 2 heavy doors must touch and twist door knobs ewwwww read more

Great diner food. My dad took me here when I came home for thanksgiving break. I still thought this was the old Brigham's. Fari's is much better. It's clean, the food is great and the staff is fantastic. We went on Saturday around 12 and it wasn't crowded at all. It was a nice change from all the other busy diners around town. read more

Fari's Diner - Veggi quesadilla - Diners Near Me - North Andover, Massachusetts

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Nothing bad I can say about this place. The decor, the service, the food...All good, as well as the coffee, which the refill without even asking. We have stopped going anywhere else. read more

Quiet, low key kind of place. It may get busy at times but we happened to hit it at the right time. Walked in to no wait and prompt service. The service was good with refills of coffee requested frequently. Accommodating when it came to switching items on a menu selection. The food came and was hot as can be. Fresher/hotter than you would probably get at most places. The food was delicious. Eggs, sausage, home fries, etc. you name it. Would definitely go here again and recommend it to others. read more

The food is okay. Same specials as last year's visit but my spinach feta omelet was good. Can't complain, the food is tasty and the prices are very reasonable. read more

Fari's Diner - Diners Near Me - North Andover, Massachusetts

Stopped in for breakfast on a Saturday morning and was promptly greeted. The servers were friendly and efficient. I ordered a Western omelet with home fries and toast. I thought the omelet was very good, not greasy and the potatoes were cooked and seasoned well and flavorful. Good portions. Coffee was a "5." The decor is dark and not very attractive. But a good "diner" overall. read more

Took over 40 minutes for two plates of pancakes. And then she forgot our side. Nothing was good. My children and I had gone a couple of times and it was good. But today they actually had more than 4 tables filled and they couldn't handle it. The waitress did apologize but the manager should have come over. There should have been more than just a sorry. Didn't even ask how anything was after it finally came. Won't be going again. read more

After watching employee behind counter wipe her mouth with her bare hands and then touch my plate during pandemic without washing her hands I will pass. Plus the food was subpar at best I would eat at McDonald's before there again and I don't like their food at all read more

I stopped in here the other day on a whim since I was on a lunch break. I checked their menu online and ordered over the phone. I decided to just get a grilled cheese with bacon (which online says comes with fries for about $6) as well as a drink. Well, I arrive and she hands me this tiny bag and I ask "doesn't it come with fries or anything?" She told me it doesn't and I'd have to place an order for a side of fries. So that was almost another $3. So for fries, a drink and a grilled cheese plus tax it came out to $12 ish when I thought it would be around $7 for everything. No one was eating in there except for one other person. I'm glad I checked it out just to see but I most likely will not be returning. read more

Waited 15-20 minutes standing in the doorway to be seated as all of the servers avoided eye contact. The coffee tasted rotten, and the cup was dirty with what looked like some food residue. Hard to tell who works here and who is a customer because all of the workers are wearing sweats. The food was pretty good though. read more

Brigham's is gone. Fari Tayarina's diner is not. She was who had earned this location its following when its name was Brigham's. It was she who did the best she could as she was allowed to under Brigham's corporate framework. She could only work with corporate supplies and their menus. Now she is free to give customers dishes from a menu of her own choosing. Her diner is still here. Better than that, now it is her diner. Good luck. read more

My wife & I thought we'd try out this newly named diner that's near next to Market Basket where we shop. Let me list my experience................ Entering: We walked into Fari's at 9:30am and even though the sign read 8am the place was stark empty...no one in sight so I called out 3 times then discovered the waitress was on the phone in the back room..so we took a seat anyhow. Table: seats were ridiculously low where it felt like I was a child in need of a booster seat. Menu: Displayed a good deal of breakfasts that most would expect. Food: I ordered a western omelet requesting it be cooked light...what I got was a well cooked very thin omelet. The waitress came back to top off my coffee almost immediately after serving same but she never returned to either fill my empty cup or ask if the meal was satisfactory. Bill: Waitress never came back to deliver a bill so after waiting 10mins I went to the counter to ask for my bill. She said your bill is on the table I told her nothing was on the table....then she said OH, I have it here, and pushed the bill onto the counter. The bill looked reasonable and waited to pay...she went 12 feet away, to the end of the counter, saying come over here! I did, and paid and never received one word of thanks for same. In conclusion................ I wish her luck on her newly managed, if you can call it that--since she was the only person functioning as the greeter, waitress and cook--restaurant but we won't be returning. I'm writing this less than complimentary review not to beat down the owner but rather to enlighten them on what should be improved in order to, I'm sure, make their restaurant a profitable place of business that they expect it to be. read more

This has become my new diner since I started coming here a few months ago. The menu is a typical breakfast menu with no twists, but their specials are creative and always delicious. The home fries are great, the best I've ever had from a breakfast place. I always have omelets and they are always perfect, never too dry like some places. The owner is very sweet and the staff are all very pleasant. If you want them to make an old special they will. I'm happy to find a new diner with plenty of parking, great service and delicious food. read more

This was quite possibly the worst breakfast I have ever had and I don't think I have ever experienced a bad breakfast. 1st of the cook (I had a counter seat) wiped his nose and used his bare hands to fold over someones omelette without a spatula. He didn't wash his hands and kept grabbing veggies and meat ingredients for other peoples dishes. They also do not use real eggs for omelettes or scrambled eggs. He used a laddle to pour liquid eggs (eggbeaters) onto the griddle haphazardly. The corned beef was a canned type corned beef and he took it out of a plastic container. It was the worst I have ever had. It was soggy and like mush. Even the Hormel canned brand is far better than this slop. The English muffin was so limp and soggy when I picked it up it drooped over. Honestly I can see these people in businesses long. It said under New Management on the door but it should have said RUN!!! They cut every corner possible here and the cook didn't seem very happy or a trained cook at all. Go to Friendlys down the road or anywhere but here for breakfast! read more

First time coming and it won't be the last!!!!! Great food, great prices, and the wait staff is very friendly. Place is clean and the atmosphere is very calm and comfy. Will be back again read more

Treated myself to a breakfast out this morning and Fari's did not disappoint at all !! Scrambled eggs~~perfect!! Homefries to die for~~ and perfectly toasted rye bread ! The service impeccable. Friendly staff always checking on your coffee and just chatting without being overbearing. Thank you for a lovely breakfast. I will be back for certain. read more

Just had lunch there with my wife and it was absolutely terrible!! We were the only 2 people in the place and were treated as an annoyance. The waitress came to the table twice once to drop the food and the other to drop the check. The food was underwhelming at best and the service was terrible. I'll never go back read more

A very nice little hole in the wall that often goes unnoticed. Wait staff is very friendly and welcoming. And it's always an added bonus for being able to watch your food being cooked. Will definently return and recommend. read more

Staff was very friendly, however my hash was gray and the food gave me gas station vibes. You kind of question to yourself "will this give me food poisoning?" Wouldn't recommend to a friend. read more

We've tried almost every breakfast place in Andover and N Andover and this is by far our favorite. We have two small children and the staff has always been so sweet, professional, and accommodating. My son loves their Mickey Mouse pancake! There's always plenty of space, no wait, and decent food. If you are looking for high end breakfast options, this won't be your place, but if you like decent diner breakfast and have kids, this is perfect. read more

Bad quality food. Went for breakfast new year's day and ordered a hash omelette with toast. The hash was some awful tasting substance and the toast was the cheapest quality bread I've ever been served in a restaurant. Shortly after leaving I got sick and my wife wasn't well either from her meal. This place was once decent but I think it's under new ownership. I won't ever go back. read more

I have been a fan of Fari's Diner since I discovered it about a year ago. This has become my go-to diner on the weekends. The food is average to good at a great price; personally I love the omlettes, home fries and grilled English muffins...always delicious. The service here is excellent. The waitstaff is always incredibly attentive and friendly, everything I look for in a small diner experience. Fari's will continue to be my top diner choice! read more