Fari&#x27;s Diner

My son dropped his hot chocolate and they came immediately and cleaned it up and was very nice even…read moregave us another hot chocolate for free. The food was great the service great. Great vibes.

It's hard to find anything wrong with classics like the Shawsheen. I am partial to diners in…read moregeneral but these old New England joints are the best. And what do you get at a place like this but the Johnny cakes? You'd think they'd taste different from regular pancakes, but no, very similar! Get that with a couple eggs, wash it down with a bottomless cup of coffee, and you're set for the morning.

The inside

Johnny and eggs

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Signage

The Friendly Toast

3.8(195 reviews)

1.7 mi

The food here is fantastic…read more Gluten free haven! - They take food allergies very seriously here. All of the servers I have dined with are familiar with food allergies and follow proper protocols. $ Price is mid-high for the type of food. $ - Expect to pay $25 - $30 per person. Servers are pretty good. (7/10) Diner style service which I am fine with. Some may not be since the prices are not in line with what one would expect to pay at a diner. - The bartender with the hand tattoo is great. WARNING: Do not sit at the bar! - There is an awful chime sound that rings from the kitchen or payment processing system every 10 - 15 seconds and it drowns out the entire atmosphere of the joint. Can't hear the music because this bell chime keeps firing off.

Amazing!!! Service was wonderful, the food was amazing and the whole experience was perfect!read more

The Friendly Toast - North Andover, MA

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Duffy's Diner

3.8(111 reviews)

4.4 mi

Gotta love the fresh muffins! Great fresh breakfast and friendly staff. Can't ask for a better…read morelocal spot making great breakfast!

Nice relaxing place for a good breakfast sat at the bar and ate a delicious breakfast had a bacon…read moreand cheese omelette which was a nice size with potatoes well done toast and a Oj. Service was excellent she was very nice and pleasant very helpful. The restaurant is very casual and they have seating and restaurant room looks like an old house.

Entrance way

The Hilly Omelette (homemade corned beef and cheese) with hash browns and toast

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Coffee

Jimmy K's Diner

4.4(202 reviews)

9.1 mi

When we first walked in we were warmly greeted by Cindy! She made us feel so welcomed and was…read moreespecially kind to our little kids - giving them some coloring pages and even some sweet treats. The sweetest angel! Food was delicious, service was attentive and fast! Would highly recommend Jimmy K's for a family friendly breakfast spot!!

More like 4 and 1/2 Stars…read more Very typical New England solid diner experience I got two eggs. I'm knocking off a half star because I like medium and it's hard to find a place that gets it right because they either tend to overcook them or make them runny and those case they made them very runny. Marble right toast with butter with excellent Potatoes were excellent I added a slice of ham which was very good And I was especially intrigued by their housemaid hot sauce which is not too hot but actually has a very good flavor. They have a variety of other hot sauces if you want to try them FYI And a spot of tea LOL Parking is free in a private lot off street No issues with service. Everyone was warm and friendly Prices reasonable If I'm in the area I'll definitely come back!

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Maryann's Diner - Salem

3.8(498 reviews)

7.2 mi

Maryann's is one of my favorite breakfast places to visit again and again. The food is always…read moredelicious, no matter what you choose, and the staff is always kind and efficient. While I wait for my meal, I like to let my eyes roam the walls filled with old school decor.

Food was good. Tough to get great biscuits and gravy up here as it's all usually canned biscuits…read moreand canned gravy. Our server was solid. Checked in but wasn't bothersome at all. Good dude. What can I say, we all know the decor but at least this time there wasn't actual on the bathroom walls. It's nice because it's close and they're on Fetch Rewards, otherwise I'd go a bit north to Maddie's

California omelette w/ white toast & home fries

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View from the lot

Crack'd Kitchen & Coffee

I have always been a huge fan of Crack'd- I love their breakfast burritos and hash browns so very…read moremuch. However, the team of people that work there are truly the most amazing people. When we were in the process of losing our soul mate of a dog to lung cancer they would go above and beyond for our random orders and would always try to bring a smile to our face when we would pick it up. She wouldn't eat so we would call & ask for plain unseasoned grilled chicken or just bacon or whatever it was they always helped us out. Her last meal was bacon on the beach (her favorite place). Thank you for the amazing service.

Ya know, I once navigated to this place on accident before? Yeah. Still not sure what my GPS was…read moredoing that day. Because I normally go to the one in Salem. But on this day, I thought to myself, "Self, I really hate making that busy-as-hell left turn on South Broadway in Salem. What if we took a journey to the Andover location instead?" And so it was. I enter this cozy little restaurant carefully tucked against a slightly submerged parking garage. Although, I probably shouldn't say "little" because the interior was noticeably larger than its Salem counterpart. It's also noisy AF in there when it gets busier than a New York subway. So naturally, I ordered my usual to-go (a Country Classic with an extra egg and hashbrowns for those who don't know). Only it wasn't *quite* ready on time. Which, to be fair, is kind of a minor point. Thing is, they have to shout your name whenever your order is finally ready. This in and of itself can prove to be quite the challenge when bellowing atop the already roaring crowd of customers impeding the otherwise accessible pickup shelves. I'll do my best to describe the interior since I wasn't really able to take pictures. But try to imagine an L-shaped dining area with the longest part hosting a row of countertop seats facing the windows. Beyond that sits a rather modest dining area with a few more tables. Next to that sits the gender neutral restrooms. It's strange and cramp, particularly when the place is packed tighter than a sardine can. Sufficed to say, I'm not much a fan of the interior design here. Being the partial recluse that I am, I offer the following best practice for a place so riotous: mobile order that shiz, cuh! Seriously. I had to put in my noise cancelling earbuds to appease my misophonia. The good news is....the food is still awesome. The eggs? Creamier than crème fraîche. Taters? Eh, I don't why...but these seemed way more seasoned the very first time I tried them. Fortunately, they actually pair rather well with their refined version of ketchup. The bacon? Well...let's just say I wish it were served well done. Not sure if I'm able to request that. But I'll scope out my options next time and get back to you all. That's it though. Nice place, WAY easier to get to than its Salem counterpart, but a bit too cramp and noisy for my taste which means....I'll likely ever dine in here. It's all good though, because I'm still giving Crack'd Kitchen & Coffee in Andover 4 Country Classics with all the fixins out of 5.

Live Free or Die

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Sunny Chorizo Bowl

Eli's Place

4.2(103 reviews)

1.4 mi

We have been meaning to try this place for ages and are so glad we finally made it! Our picks for…read morethis first trip were 1) the Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes with Walnuts and a side of turkey bacon and 2) Jim's Backyard Scramble. We would absolutely get both again. The pancakes were lovely and thick and the option to add walnuts added a great texture. There were also at least ten specials posted (not on menu) and the chorizo eggs benny is going to be my pick next time (hoping it is still there!). I also had a green tea with my meal which was nice. The menu is classic but with a few twists. Definitely count on some nice looking specials not on the menu, too. There is parking right out front but we grabbed a space on the other side of the street. If you do that not that there seem to be both one and two hour spaces so be sure to pick the right one. Service is fast and super friendly and helpful. You can pay with cash or Venmo or Cash App and they have ATM atm inside if you need it. Seating is mostly booths and comfortable and well maintained. You do need to get the code for the bathroom but it is easy and also very well maintained. The whole place has a warm neighborhood feel and you can tell there are a lot of regulars who keep coming back.

We were visiting for a wedding and found this delicious spot on yelp. The service was great! It…read morefelt like home. I will definitely give this spot a try again whenever we are in town again. 10/10!

Veggie Omelette

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Carleen's Coffee Shop

3.8(99 reviews)

1.5 mi

Great food, excellent service, casual dinning and inviting atmosphere…read more The portions are terrific for the money you spend.

Great breakfast place. Service is fast and furious. Be ready to order or wait for a second go…read morearound. Staff is friendly and food is good. Breakfast served all day and a variety of other food in the afternoon, from sandwiches to full meals. When I am nearby, I always stop in. Got the omelette full breakfast with home fries, bacon and toast. Also got a grilled orange cranberry muffin that was fantastic. See you next time. This is a diner type restaurant. If you are looking for elegant service and gourmet food, keep looking. Good food, good people and good place!

Classic Carleen's breakfast, complete with baked beans.

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Sausage and gravy benedicts with hash browns !

Perry's Plate

3.4(85 reviews)

2.2 mi

Best place to get lunch in Andover. Last week I had the BLT and today the turkey club with cheese…read more Both come with fries. Delicious food and reasonably priced. Called and ordered to go and both times were ready in about 10-15 minutes. Place was packed today too. So a lot of people agree Perry's plate does it right!

Delicious local breakfast and lunch place. Cute seating outside on a nice day. Friendly staff…read more Simple and fresh food!

BLT

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Dominic's

3.5(109 reviews)

6.8 mi

Not need to wait to 30 minutes for breakfast! At Dominic's you will find plenty of seating with…read moreminimal wait. Inside was charming, clean and seating works for one at the bar, small and large groups. High top tables near the bar- the drink menu was called the "morning buzz" had delicious options. I had a western omelet of fresh vegetables, seasoned potatoes and toasted rye bread -yum! They have specials and lunch and dinner options look great too! The staff was the cherry on top! Great service !! I will be back -support our Haverhill restaurants!!

We had a very nice Sunday breakfast at the new Dominic's diner in Lafayette Square. Beautiful…read morerenovated space, ample parking, nice quality cuterly and cloth napkins! Wow, I was pleasantly surpised. Our server was polite, knowledgeable, and on point. Food - came out quick and was fresh and delish. Many healthy options too. I had the breakfast bowl- eggs, turkey sausage, grains, roasted veggies, red potatoes, avacado, black beans and corn. Everything was really good and a huge portion. So much on the menu that sounded good, I cant wait to come back next Sunday.