It's hard to find anything wrong with classics like the Shawsheen. I am partial to diners in general 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. read more

Shawsheen Luncheonette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

We needed a breakfast/lunch place along our travels down route 95-495. We saw this listed and it turned out to be great smallish cute cafe atmosphere. It was easy to find . The service was great, friendly and efficient. The food was excellent and was just what we wanted/ needed for our journey. We had the chicken rice soup and egg salad and Buffalo chicken sandwiches. We recommend. read more

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

Shawsheen Luncheonette - The hot chocolate was so good. My son drank all of it. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

I've been going here for years. This morning while waiting in line we were asked who was next...my son said that we were. When a table became available they sat the group behind us. I told the woman that this is why I am leaving and we will not be back. read more

Good breakfast and service, I visit often Bullshit to a 85 character MINIMUM Studio is Stupid!! 15 characters read more

Went here for breakfast one Sunday morning. My daughter was participating in a nearby event and we decided to go out for brunch. We expected it to be busy since it was around 10:45, but it only took 5-10 minutes for a booth to open up. There was a good selection to choose from. I had the Blueberry Muffin French Toast with a side of bacon, we also had the lemon blueberry pancakes and an omelet. Everything was delicious and reasonably portioned. The bacon was cooked perfectly crispy without being overdone. The waitress was one of maybe 2 for all of the booths yet she came around regularly, ensured our coffee was topped off and that we were happy with our food. One thing to know is that it's small and a little tight. If you have issues with feeling crowded it may not be the best choice during peak hours. I'm not crazy about things like elevators, etc. but once we got into a booth there was plenty of space. However, there was a section where tables for 2 were placed in the aisle between the booths. I wouldn't have wanted to sit at those tables but it seemed like they were reserving those as a last resort as no one was encouraged to sit there versus the tables they were bussing. read more

Shawsheen Luncheonette - Blueberry Muffin French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

Went here for breakfast yesterday & have to say that it is better than ever! I've been going here for about 35 years & have seen it go through a few different owners. It took a hit during the lockdown but it's back better than ever. DD & I shared the ghost pepper omelette & blueberry pancakes with real maple syrup and they hit it out of the park!! Very Spicy! The place is cute & freshened up since the last time we were there. Service was friendly, professional & awesome. They are not open very much but they're worth hunting down their hours and getting there & waiting if necessary. read more

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Had the multi grain pancakes there before. Very good. Small dinner but great food. Will go back there again.

Good food, good service and good prices! I like that they offer hash browns. They are quite fast with your food after taking your order. The food is excellent, especially the lemon blueberry pancakes. I wish the place was a little bigger but you can't have everything. read more

Great food, service and atmosphere headline this small diner. Awesome portions and counter service make this spot one of the best in the area. My only complaint is that the dining room isn't bigger. However, that is a small complaint compared to the high quality of everything else. 10/10, would recommend. read more

I'm happy to say Shawsheen Luncheonette has reopened and is mostly unchanged, despite being under new ownership. For those who don't already know, Shawsheen has a great breakfast menu with something for everyone from pancakes, waffles and French toast to 17 types of omelets, Eggs Benedict and eggs fiesta. There's even an "Eat Green Eat Clean section with some very delicious and healthy dishes like the green goddess omelet (this is in addition to the 16 above!) The service is very friendly and attentive - not like other fast paced breakfast places - here you never wait for coffee or a check. Can't say enough about how great the people are here. Easy parking on the street in front or in the lot in back. The buzz among everyone eating there (many long time regulars) is that we're all very happy it's back! read more

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Favorite breakfast place for me and my partner. Services usually pretty quick. it is a bit of a tight place but if you don't mind some noise, the food is worth it. Also slightly expensive but really delicious. read more

This place deserves 6 STARS. Great food, great service. BEST breakfast anywhere!!!! I'm on a special diet and NO PROBLEM preparing my food. read more

The only good thing about Shawsheen was the time it took to receive or food after ordering. The staff seem put out by the fact that they had to wait on customers. Coffee refills were not offered, water seemed like a luxury, and the staff seemed surprised to be asked for such service. We wait for service for quite a while before having to flag down our server. Now on the the food: the toast looked like it was left over from another order, cold and pretty much not toasted and falling apart. The bacon was cooked yesterday, cold and hard. The egg was the only thing cooked well. Huge decline from prior experience. Won't be returning. read more

The gang and I were in the area and this place was recommended by a local. Clean and comfortable for its size. (Small place) We were able to sit right down and order right away. Service was good. We ordered a number of different breakfast options and most were good. Coffee was okay. Next time we are in the area will be back. read more

Shawsheen Luncheonette - Clean place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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If you're looking for a diner with good food, definitely check it out. It seemed to be a local haunt - it was busy on a Sunday but my friend and I got a table quickly. I brought my 5month old son in his car seat because he was napping and the servers were rushing me to get him out of the aisle into the booth (it's a small place). It felt a little off to me. Overall, the food was good, service was ok. It's in the middle of my friend and I, so I think we'd go again for convenience read more

Very nice luncheonette on the smaller side. Comfortable seating. Outstanding service. I had Eggs Benedict with a side of fresh fruit. There is an option for one or two eggs. Glad I chose one. The piece of ham on the sandwich was hearty. The Hollandaise Sauce was creamy. I was very satisfied with my choice. My son got a pancake with a side of home fries. The pancake was the size of a dinner plate & the home fries were nice and crispy. He ate it all. Coffee was good and my cup was never empty. We did not feel rushed at all even though people were waiting to be seated. Small parking lot but ample street parking. I would not hesitate to return and recommend Shawsheen Luncheonette without hesitation. read more

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Delicious food. Great service and a very nice atmosphere. I would definitely return to this place.

Chloe was so helpful and went above beyond getting us a table for 5...we were waiting outside and she came out at least 4or5 times to check in with us about tables...got us in quickly and as usual it was a great breakfast!! Thank you again Chole!!! read more

The staff here is beyond nice. The service was wonderful but the prices are a little high and the food is good but not for the price. I got pancakes with a side of bacon and paid 18 for the meal. My partner got an omelette and paid 20 for that. Overall it was roughly 40 dollars for two meals on top of that I found a hair in my pancakes. For a 40 dollar meal I was not happy. read more

We were in the area for my wife's work and came away super impressed after our first breakfast experience on a very busy weekend. It was easy to find parking right out front and I believe there is a lot behind the building, as well. We were seated after only about a three minute wait and offered the few seats at the counter but decided to hold off for a table. Get there early though, it does seem to be a hopping place. I was not expecting what is usually a greasy spoon kind of setup with the counter service, to have offerings that on the surface are super healthy (is cheese ever all that healthy?) but they pulled them all off and with flying colors. I had Eggs in The Grass and again, a breakfast item here, maybe even two you wouldn't expect to eat before 9 AM....microgreens and hummus. My wife had the pear toast with goat cheese and she walked away full and happy. The Johnny Cakes were very tempting and I'll likely get those in a future visit since they seem to be getting rarer as a breakfast item. We were not impressed by their hash browns, blackened in parts and overcooked, we left much of it behind. Stick to the superfoods breakfast options, I think they excel at that a lot more. It's a bit tiny and you have to move out of the way if someone is coming the other way. Also, a very minor complaint is that the men's toilet is up against the wall and you basically have to turn on it to get comfortable. :) Other than that, the service was impeccable and they filled your coffee cup even if you had only drunk it down a quarter of the way to keep it piping hot. The people were awesome, the food was awesome, what more can you ask for? read more

Shawsheen Luncheonette - Pear toast with goat cheese, amazing! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

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Excellent food offerings, lovely people. We ordered fiesta egg breakfast with a side of black beans & green goddess omelet, we were both very pleased. Will definitely return. read more

I don't live very close to this place but I do come here pretty regularly. The food is always great here and the menu options are also good. Service is usually good but it can sometimes be inconsistent depending on which server you get (most are very good) The coffee is rather lousy. read more

It's a small place but worth the stop. The waitress was wonderful. She came back to make sure we liked the food and everything was ok. We had a great experience. read more

Delicious Eggs Benedict, I love to get takeout. It's so much easier than waiting in line.

Very quaint old school diner space. Friendly service with a large breakfast menu. Parking is tough, otherwise I'd go more.

STILL THE BEST breakfast around this area! I was worried with the new owners that things would change, but everything is just as good, maybe even BETTER than before! If you love breakfast, definitely head here. I have tried all of the other options in this area and this is the freshest and friendliest option around. Legit the best around! If you are a shredded hash browns fan, do yourself a favor and order these! My favorite! read more

This is not the place for fresh-squeezed orange juice, espresso drinks and brioche. This is the place for regular coffee, great solid food and friendly service. They do have some amazing healthy options like the breakfast salad. I was hoping for the spicy pork hash others had mentioned, but they didn't have it that day. They are able to add poblanos to the chicken hash. I had 2 eggs over hard, hash browns and wheat toast. I was surprised that the chicken hash was just hash browns, chicken pieces and poblanos. Usually there are onions at least. It was good chicken, wonderfully crunchy hash browns and the eggs were done perfectly, so not much to complain about. Solid food with updated healthy options in a classic diner setting make Shawseens worth a try. read more

Shawsheen Luncheonette - Chicken hash with poblanos and hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts

Great staff. Delicious breakfast and lunch options. Parking a bit tough. There is a lot diagonally across the intersection.

Came here on Thursday morning around 830am with a group of five, and was seated without a wait. It's been a while since I've been to small town diner in Massachusetts, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's extremely cozy, with the perfect amount of not-too-serious, and not-over-the-top-fake-friendliness that is pretty much the standard in New England. In other words, this place is the real deal. I won't comment on the specifics of the food we ordered because it's a diner folks. How different can bacon and eggs, or bananas on pancakes get at a diner? But that's the perfection of the place. It's simply real. It's old school comfort, and comes with bottomless coffee. Glad to see that after living in Los Angeles for a year and dealing with wanna-be trends, and duck-lip selfies, that there are still places like Shawsheen that have kept the faith in keeping our good old American traditions just the way they are: real. read more

Clever breakfast menu! Deep cuts way past standard fare- The "Eat Green and Clean" selections are an inspiration! Great atmosphere too. read more

The homemade corned beef hash is spectacular. If you want veg options, they have great grain bowls. And I'm a sucker for the corn pancake with an egg cooked in it. Service is excellent, coffee is always refilled and delicious. A favorite spot. read more

Met my "now back in the office" pal Elsie at the Shawsheen on day recently for breakfast, as it's close to her office. Parking around back or on street. Right downtown, this place has been around forever, until recently, when it was closed & now has happily re-opened under new ownership. Cute inside, booths & tables & big counter to eat at, sunny with lots of windows. PRO- The staff couldn't have been nicer! Very kind, lots of smiles, quick to refill your coffee. They were terrific. The coffee was EXCELLENT. I drink it black so I notice when it is not good. Elsie commented on it being good as well. Large, varied menu with lots of choices. I got my usual "egg sandwich" on an english with HAM. Inspired Elsie to get the same. Sandwich was fine, deli ham & egg/cheese, nothing to write home about though. CON- The Hashbrowns. A. You have to order them separately. None came with my egg sandwich. B. They were AWFUL. Burnt & totally unseasoned, no onions, nothing. It's too bad, I hugely judge a place by it's potatoes. You guys need to change these babies up. SO- The staff was amazing, the sandwich was pretty good, the coffee was terrific, but the home fries need serious work. If you are in Andover, stop in and check the Shawsheen Luncheonette out for yourself. Order the coffee, skip the home fries. read more

Food is absolutely delicious. Very nice waitstaff. And the restaurant itself is beautiful.

Five star food for Sunday breakfast. Cozy interior with a cool, shabby chic vibe. Highly recommend the multigrain pancake, ask for extra berries on top. The coffee was excellent for a cafe like this. read more

I didn't think it possible. Resurrected from death. The place has reopened and nothing has changed except the owner. Ok that's a big deal but never fear the food is the same, literally. From the folded omelets to the English muffins and the same bacon it's identical. You would never know it changed hands. The new owner supposedly has no interest in changing a thing. I am very happy with the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" approach. read more

Service hasn't changed. No fried eggs and pancakes deserved the hassle and aggravation. There are better options. read more

I would not make this a destination but would go if the need presented itself. The food is good but not as good as it used to be and not as good as the price would dictate. The Ruben was on small sandwich bread and was about 50% sauerkraut, 50% meat. The fries were just regular old fries. The breakfast was adequate. The soda was small and overpriced as they all seem to be these days. A $31 lunch not including the tip which was less due to the waitress not really giving much attention to us (or even being somewhat friendly), we needed a refill as well as just a stop by after we got our food, neither happened. It used to be a go to place, not so much now. read more

The service -- amazing. So friendly and attentive! The food-- an entire healthy menu (2 pages!!!) I was impressed. The ambiance-- adorable. Charming. Cozy. I live in Cambridge and was in the area to try on some bridal gowns. Even though Andover is a bit of a hike just to eat somewhere, this luncheonette is totally worth it. read more

Best pancakes of my whole life here! (And I have consumed a lot of pancakes in my 24 years) I got the multigrain with bananas and chocolate chips (2 stack, which was plenty). The diner is so cute, small but definitely worth the wait. I'll definitely be back and A+ chocolate milk. read more

Shawsheen Luncheonette - Multigrain pancakes with bananas and chocolate chips! My friend got scrambled eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Andover, Massachusetts