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.

Had a great experience here! I was concerned about the possibility of a wait because this place is…read moreso popular (especially on a Sunday), but they have online call-ahead seating, so we didn't wait at all. A couple of us had the banana nut French toast, two had the chocolate chip pancakes, and one had the Baja Grill. All the food was fantastic! Just really fresh and very tasty. I also splurged on the Grand Mimosa and it was really good. Very friendly service. We will definitely be back!

Ellie's Farmhouse…read more Sometimes when a 35 minute wait turns into an hour it's because a place is awesome. Sometimes it's a massive letdown. Today was the latter and my first negative review. We tried out Ellie's for the first time. The eggs were supposed to be over medium and were didn't even make it to over easy. They were super runny and the whites weren't fully cooked. They were more like under easy and the peppers and onions were crunchy / not cooked. We did like the sausage and bacon and the French toast was ok enough but definitely skip the hash browns too. Unseasoned and bland. Add in that the woman seating people seemed to hate her life. It came off rude to many how she was directing people to the back waiting area "I can't have you all here" We are for sure "one and done" and after I typed this all out it hit me they're technically in Methuen but darn it, I am still gonna post it. We tried to decline a GC from the manager as we won't be going back but she brought one anyway. We won't use it.

Plant based Korean burger was not great. Soggy from the sauce and slaw, very spicy (to me!), and…read moredid not capture that burger mouth feel. Their specialty ice coffee is aight. Tastes watered down. REGARDLESS, ALL THE STARS IN THE WORLD for their drinks. The peach shaken ice tea and raspberry rose teas have every complex note they describe. I'm jaded by all the fruity drinks/tea blends out there that are just too sweet and artificial. Nan's makes it perfectly. The white peach actually shines through, which is rare in my experience. The raspberry is REAL. Speaking as someone who enjoys artificial raspberry flavors of jam donuts and bottled ice tea...idk if Nan's makes it for real, but, if so, you can taste it! You still taste the tea, the fruits, the florals, it's not watered down, and best of all--not overtly sweet. Their fruit drinks have the perfect balance. It's genuinely refreshing and delicious. I find myself craving their teas all the time!!

**We found our new favorite spot!**…read more My partner and I stumbled upon Nan's Kitchen and what a delightful discovery it was! As first-timers, we were treated with such warmth and patience by the staff - no pressure, no rush, just genuine hospitality that made us feel right at home. We started by sharing the hatch chili farro bowl with roasted cauliflower and hominy, fragrant ginger carrots, and lemon mustard salmon. The tomato harissa sauce and zhoug were absolutely incredible - seriously, these sauces are to die for! Everything was perfectly seasoned and the flavors were so well-balanced. Pictures are not perfect, but the lighting was so warm and comfortable, you will have to excuse them! Halfway through our meal, I spotted they had coconut carrot soup with chickpeas and ginger on the menu and literally ran back to order a cup. We ended up sharing that too, and it was such a smart move - the soup was aromatic and comforting with just the right amount of spice from the ginger. To drink, we had fresh lemonade and iced tea (both perfectly refreshing), and couldn't resist finishing with their banana pudding, which was the perfect sweet ending to an amazing meal. What really stood out beyond the exceptional food was how accommodating and friendly the service was. They made splitting dishes feel completely natural and were so welcoming when I dashed back for that soup! The attention to flavor and seasoning here is remarkable - every single component of our meal was thoughtfully prepared. We're already planning our next visit. Nan's Kitchen has absolutely earned a permanent spot on our regular rotation! Highly recommend for anyone looking for fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared food with service that makes you feel like family.

No kidding!! After eating the Reuben, I can honestly say, without a doubt the best Reuben I have…read moreever eaten, BY A LONG SHOT!!! My favorite sandwich and the Irish Cottage spoiled it for me. I can't order a Reuben anywhere else.

My boyfriend and I are frin out of town and we decided on this place…read more Amazing all around. The atmosphere is friendly and inviting, they had a live singer tonight. The waiter, Trevor, was chill and down to earth, we found him very friendly and relatable. Definitely like that. The food was absolutely yummy. I order the Salmon dinner with asparagus and mashed potatoes. The salmon melted in my mouth. The asparagus was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes werr moist and delicious. My boyfriend order the steak with fries and onion rings. He said it was iffy only because of the way it was made. The flavor wasn't exactly to his liking but thats also becuse of how we make it back home. Otherwise he was happy with it filled him up. The bar itself is very Irish, super cultural, and a warm feeling. Its a very down to earth place. Other than the live music not super loud. Would come again.

We were looking for an eatery close by that serves lunch and came across "Andiamo" in Andover and…read moreit was just 10 minutes away on I93 south right off the highway! We were greeted by Emily a pleasant Hostess/Waitress! Andiamo had a nice Pub atmosphere and we were seated in a corner booth! We started with 2 Martinis that were filled to the brim which Emily very carefully brought to the table so not to spill a drop! We had checked the menu online and were both interested in their Chicken Piccata which had gotten rave reviews from fellow Yelper's and that dish didn't disappoint, we both loved it, the chicken was tender and the pasta cooked perfectly El Dente, and it was a huge portion, enough to satisfy the healthiest appetite! For dessert we opted for the Tiramisu that we took to go! After we got home we were looking forward to our tasty treat later in the day! Since our Chicken Piccata entrees were so delicious we thought that the Tiramisu would be as well, it wasn't! We both agreed that it was the worst Tiramisu that we've ever had! Instead of it consisting of the traditional ingredients of coffee soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese and whipped egg yolks, it was like eating a three by two inch high square of cool whip that was topped with a sliced Strawberry, which BTW, was the only plus of this dessert! Don't know if they have their own pastry chef or they get it from a local Italian bakery but whoever makes this needs to be spoken to and at $12 a slice it was, to put it mildly, a complete ripoff! Emily, The Martinis and the Chicken Piccata were all five Stars but please skip the Tiramisu!

Andiamo is awesome! Jim has totally impressed us over the years, and we absolutely love supporting…read morethem. We've catered their dishes for family parties multiple times, and everyone always freaks out over how delicious everything is. The food is consistently amazing and such a crowd-pleaser. It's also a GREAT dine-in experience - beautiful, welcoming, and just as delicious when you eat there. Highly recommend!

One of the last real doughnuts around !!! Been 3 times ,ate…read more2 doughnuts each visit. Brought home 3 doughnuts after each visit . The lemon filled coconut covered honey dippeded is spectacular and my favorite. One confession... I ate one of the doughnuts that was brought home each time. These things give me joy and it's not my fault my wife doesn't know about my doughnut day pregamming.. ps great service with a smile.

Best breakfast Sandwhich and homemade donuts in the North Shore! The Portuguese English muffin is a…read moregame changer. Get it with egg, a variety of cheese options and bacon, sausage, or corn beef -- you can't go wrong! The chef is excellent at his craft and it shows in many ways...especially the homemade donut selection.

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.

Seemed like there was a change in recipe with both the home fries and the pancakes. The pancakes…read morewere a smaller portion than normal. Service was good but please go back to the old recipes the new ones taste bad. Especially the home fries

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.

Wow, Vic's is fast becoming my favorite breakfast place. Too bad I live 2 1/2 hours away!…read moreThey are, friendly, efficient, the food is fresh. What can I say?? My Waitress, Tracy, gave me all the details on the difference between the steak tips and the grilled steak. I had the tips yesterday and the grilled today. They were both excellent at reasonable prices! I will be here every time I am in the area!!

A unassuming diner spot that doesn't have any signage outside, but we assumed we were in the right…read moreplace when we pulled into a full parking lot. We quickly we seated at a booth and was asked our drink order. The diner was bustling full of people for a Saturday morning breakfast. We ordered the chocolate bacon waffle and and Irish Benedict. I was expecting it to be a heavy waffle, but it was light and airy. The chocolate and bacon was cooked into the waffle and the grooves were filled perfectly with butter and maple syrup. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly runny and the home fries were crisp. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area.

Lu's never misses. We stopped by for sandwiches and iced coffee, and everything was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and generously portioned. The steak & egg bánh mì was the star--perfectly crusty bread with a soft interior, packed with crunchy pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeños for just the right amount of heat. The fillings were well-balanced and didn't skimp, making every bite satisfying. We also tried the breakfast bánh mì, which was buttery and flaky, layered with fresh veggies and savory protein--simple but done really well. The little touches, like the pickled veggies on the side, made it feel thoughtful and authentic. To top it off, the Vietnamese iced coffee was strong, smooth, and not overly sweet--exactly how it should be. Perfect pairing with the sandwiches. Great food, solid portions, and consistently good quality. Lu's is an easy go-to for bánh mì and coffee, whether you're dining in or grabbing something to go. Highly recommend.

We got pernil sandwiches and avocado. Both were delicious. Guava and cheese muffin did not…read moredisappoint either. Food was ready in 10 min. Cafe is cute and has area to eat and to relax. Menus is very visible And easy to understand. Parking was an issue.. basically didn't find any and husband had to drive around till food was ready. If in area we would definitely come back.