Crazy good food! This is a counter order place with delicious, healthy bowls with options like…read morehatch chili farro, salmon, kale caesar loaded with cashews, herb brined chicken breast, falafel, umami broccoli... Just so many good choices! And then at the same time, they serve fried chicken and chicken sandwiches. And the prices are very reasonable. I got two sauces with my bowl and didn't end up using either because everything had so much good flavor (yep, brought those home). My sister and I showed up at lunch and got easy parking just on the other side of the street. We ordered at the counter and as it was our first time had a number of questions. The staff was super helpful and my food came out much quicker than I expected. They have lots of coffee and other specialty drinks but there's also water available in the counter area where you also get your silverware and napkins, a perfect arrangement for us heavy water drinkers The decor is funky and fun and definitely heavy on a chicken theme. I try out a lot of good places but this is at the top of my list of restaurants I need to return to soon. I was glad to see they have a total of four sites in different places and my sister who lives up in New Hampshire is hoping they will open one up there.

It was okay. Food was decent, but the service was completely discombobulated. Tried to order a…read morefried chicken plate and had to go back and forth with the counter people to figure out what was available and what we could get. If they could smooth this out, we'd probably come back and give it another try.

All I can say is "Mmmmmmm...."…read more Great selection, and ok service. The ambiance can be a little hectic at times, based on the casual fast food model they use, but it works! Everything from the vegan options the coffee rocks it out of the park. YUMMY place! :)

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.

Can only speak about there donuts (sampled their Boston Cream and Maple Glazed), but we enjoyed…read morewhat we tried! Definitely want to try a breakfast sandwich or an omelette next time. NGL I've driven by this place a ton of times when they've been closed but I work weird hours and they close early and I think sometimes they just decide to not open for whatever reason. In my somewhat limited opinion I would call before heading down. Note: Saturdays only open till noon. Tue-Friday till 2pm.

I've been here twice since first finding out about it a couple months ago. They have some amazing…read moredonuts, and it's probably my favorite donut place as of now. I'm typically not the biggest honey dipped donut fan, but I highly recommend theirs. A few others I've really liked include the maple frosted, vanilla cream, and tiger tail. Their chocolate honey dipped cake donut is also surprisingly good, and I'm usually not that fond of cake donuts. They're pretty expensive at $3.50 a donut, with some costing a bit more, but if you order half a dozen or a full dozen, you get them for cheaper. I also recommend going there within the first hour of them opening, because it seems they can sell out of donuts pretty fast. The second time I went an hour after opening, they were already sold out of the vanilla cream donuts and tiger tails. It's not the biggest place, but they still have some tables for people looking to eat there.

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.

For those of you who follow my work, you should buckle up or unbuckle. As a full figured man who…read moreshops in the husky section, I know what I'm talking about. So, if you're looking for breakfast, forget the Michelin Guide. What you need is a pilgrimage to this place, where the laws of breakfast physics seem to have been rewritten. The blueberry lemon pancakes deserve their own zip code. Fluffy, bright, and packed with flavor, they somehow manage to be both comforting and exciting at the same time. Every bite tastes like the morning decided to put on a tuxedo and show up for breakfast. Then there are the scrambled eggs. Calling them "eggs" feels inadequate. These things are absolute units. I'm convinced they come from free-range pterodactyls raised on a secret farm somewhere behind someone's house. They're huge and make ordinary eggs seem like mere suggestions. The coffee? Molten. Not "pretty warm." Not "freshly brewed." Hot enough to convince you that thermodynamics is still alive and well. Yet somehow, the water was freshly squeezed and arrived perfectly cold. The beverage temperature management here deserves academic study. The service has that unpretentious, "Hey, get in here and sit down before someone steals your seat" vibe. The atmosphere is, welcoming, and exactly what a great local breakfast spot should be. On a 5 star scale, turn the dial up to 11. This place doesn't serve breakfast, it ambushes your soul. I walked in expecting eggs and pancakes and left feeling like I'd won a county fair, adopted a beagle named Sherman, and been told I was mom's favorite child all at the same time. This place doesn't gently brighten your morning. It kicks open the door, blasts a confetti cannon into your face, and punches you directly in the emotions with joy. Parking not great.

There's Indian food, and then there's Monica's. Their take on things is not to be missed. Only…read moredownside is when you go back to a regular/traditional Indian restaurant after eating here you will be disappointed. Definitely try the Somosa Chaat-tastic. Drinks are excellent too. It's a small place so make reservations.

I had a memorable night with my sister and mom at Monica's cafe. I always appreciate going to a…read moreplace that has their own unique take on cuisines. Monica does exactly that! Every dish was executed with flair and flavor. We tried the Yogurt Bombs, Palak Crunch Chaat, Masalatini for the appetizers. Masalatini is a must try, and we loved how crunchy the Yogurt Bombs and Palak Crunch were with every bite. Then we had the Saag Saga with Paneer and the Melt-In-Mouth Lababdar with Kofta. Both dishes were delicious. Soft homemade paneer and again crunchy kofta with velvety gravies. Lastly, can't forget about the Mithai. You usually can't compete with Mithai in India. Monica's takes it a step further, maybe India can't compete with her? She has a wonderful family, and we had such a great time talking with them. Looking forward to coming back!

I somehow just stumbled across this place for the first time, and what a hidden gem. Delicious food…read moreand stellar service. Our server Johnny was excellent and went above and beyond to meet our needs. Beautiful Italian restaurant ambience. Will definitely be returning here.

Stopped in after hearing a lot of great things. The wife and I got two things to split…read more 1. Bolognese This was absolutely fantastic. From the fresh cavatelli to the braised short rib in the delicious bolognese sauce. May be the best item on the menu. Must try. 2. The Drunken Parm Sandwich This had alot of potential as well. Great sandwich, cutlet with parm, mozz and provolone. Topped with Vokdka sauce. On a brioche bun. The only thing this guy needed was 3x the sauce. Great stop, glad we checked it out. We'll be back for sure!

Stopped in with my girlfriend last night because we're in the area and my cousin recommended it…read more Lots of parking cool Irish decor inside a lot of seating. Lotta staff very welcoming got seated, reasonably quick in less than five minutes and the place was packed. Our waiter was super nice very attentive. The food came out very quick and was delicious. I got steak tips with rice peel and asparagus. Everything cooked perfectly. My girlfriend got whatever their version of shepherds pie is called. Also delicious super hot. Had to wait a little while for the cool. Got carrot cake for dessert perfect frosting to carrot cake ratio big portions and our dinner was less than $60 all of that together. Great prices I would recommend anyone in the area to go.

One of my favorite places ever. Great food, fun crowd, amazing service, live music, etc. We've also…read moregone for brunch and enjoyed that as well. I no longer live in the area, but I stop in sometimes when I am visiting home.

Very local breakfast/lunch place right downtown. We were able to walk here but parking looked…read morepossible in nearby lots or on the street. Classic breakfast menu, local college vibes, good coffee and quick service. Perfect.

I do understand that we were there at a busy time. However, our waitress/the staff was unable to:…read more-take our order until we finally asked her to -bring our drinks -serve the correct food -attend to our table -bring our check -ring us out

Had the duck carb and husband had chicken parm. Carb was delicious. It had a generous amt of…read moreprotein which i appreciated. The chicken parm was a thick cut of chicken but tender. Both pastas were cooked perfectly. Staff was wonderful. Aliana was very attentive and cheerful. I would recommend.

The food here was pretty good, but what really sold this place with a level of service received…read morefrom our gentleman waiter yesterday. He absolutely killed it with a level of service and attention provided to all of us at our party. The ambience here is quite different compared to the other location in North Andover, which is a bit brighter, and whereas this one is darker and more intimate. I prefer the North Andover location in terms of ambience, but to each their own when it comes to what they prefer.

I've been here quite a few times and have enjoyed it each time. The atmosphere and food quality…read moregive kind of a Denny's or Friendly's vibe, but slightly better. They make their own corned beef hash, which is a must for me; I'm not a fan of canned. I love the specials they offer, too. I've gotten their Cinna Swirl French Toast, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Homemade Corned Beef Hash, Homemade Hollandaise Sauce, and Banana Slices. I typically go alone after an appointment before work and throw an audiobook or podcast on in my headphone. The staff is really kind and is great at gauging the appropriate level of interaction. Definitely a good spot to stop and have a quick bite.

Came in with an empty thermos that I wanted to get filled with coffee during breakfast and was…read morerefused service. I love Friendly Toast. Most all of my experiences at other locations have been top notch. I definitely suggest eating at Friendly Toast, just not here. This is the ONLY restaurant that has refused me service with my own coffee mug. Super lame and can not recommend based