Stopped here on a whim. Great food, fast service, staff was very pleasant. Outdoor seating was a…read morenice surprise. The hash brown sides were pricey for what you get. Wish there were some Connecticut locations! In I'm back in the area, I would def visit again.

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!

We visited Ellie's for breakfast recently after a recommendation. Sad to report it was not good…read more We were immediately served some apple slices dusted in cinnamon sugar. Nice unexpected start. My wife and I both ordered Eggs Benedicts, my wife with ham, mine with their own corned beef hash. This is where things took a downward swing. First, both dishes came out without Hollandaise sauce. We pointed this out to our server who apologized and immediately took both back. When they came back out the Holladaise looked broken. We decided to accept them as opposed to sending them back again, and the taste was off, with a slight sour hint. I mentioned this to the owner/chef who checked on us and he was surprised and told us he would check the sauce. We never saw or heard from him again. The corned beef hash was shredded corned beef mixed with hash brown potatoes, with the potatoes dominating. It lacked flavor. One of my eggs was over cooked, with a hard yolk. The accompanying homefries were nice, maybe the highlight of the meal. On the plus side, our server, who told us up front she was new, was very good. We may give it another try as maybe it was just a bad day in the kitchen.

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.

Thought this place was really fire. The lady at the register was super friendly a d get some good…read morefood recommendations, even let you try a few of the prepared items. I had the chicken honey, which was excellent. Son had the chicken tenders which were very good. I also had some corn dish which was pretty great as well. Definetely will check again.

I love this place ... it's so relaxed and welcoming. My…read moreboyfriend took me for a celebratory lunch recently. Sat at the bar ... had my favorite Wachusett Blueberry ale on tap with their Irish beef curry dish. It WAS HUGE ... enough for another meal the next day. OMG ... so good (nicely spiced ... not overwhelming). My boyfriend had their haddock sandwich (asked for mashed potatoes on the side), which he devoured. The staff / bartenders there are FANTASTIC ... always cheerful and accommodating. Asked if we could watch the Golf Channel on the TV facing us, which they obliged. Never felt rushed. So fun coming here ... :)

Arrived on Saturday night to what seemed to be a filled parking lot, but found a great spot close…read moreto the entrance. We were greeted inside by a popular 70's tune played by a live band and were seated almost immediately by a gracious host. Mostly open dining room appointed in an Americanized Irish style that's part family dining, part sports bar. The staff was cordial and efficient and the food was both ample and delicious. A truly pleasing dining experience that I very much recommend.

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!

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.

The food is okay, but it's so inconsistent and inconvenient. The staff is nice enough but not very…read morepersonable if you're not a regular. Also, O went the other day and verified their hours online, only to find nobody in the shop and a locked door. It was the middle of the day! I mean, come on. There are also flies.

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.

Went here for breakfast today I got the pulled pork with what was supposed to be 2 eggs over easy…read moreMy eggs were more like over and mid easy Hardly any runny yolk My wife on the other hand had a crissontsandwich with 2 eggs that were far from runny. She got it made 3 times and their cook if you want to call him that couldn't get it right Was approached by 3 people asking if everything was okay I finally had to go to the bathroom and when I got up the manager finally came over She told him of her experience and he just told us to leave and not come back Don't worry We won't Funny thing is we've gotten breakfast there before and never had a problem If you were smart you'd stay away from this place too

Went for breakfast around 10:30 and we're almost immediately sat. My sister with mild autism got…read morethe strawberries and cream coffee thinking it would be more strawberry flavored and when our server asked how she liked it she admitted she didn't and our server was quick to offer a more strawberry flavored drink (strawberry lemonade) and we saw later that unprompted the coffee was removed off our bill. Sever was kind and engaging and patient with my special needs brother, when he dropped his hearing aid she jumped in to help find the battery. Food was great and the atmosphere was awesome, all of us really enjoyed our meal (sister even said the texture of her eggs were perfect lol). Would definitely recommend and would love to go back again

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!!

I know this review would be an outlier here but I can only speak of my experience…read more We were looking forward to checking this local diner out after just having moved in to the neighborhood. The exterior looked unassuming but was pleasantly surprised on the inside. Really old school vibe, handwritten receipts and used mic/speakers to call the next customers to be served. They have freshly squeezed orange juice which was nice. The hostesses were prompt and attentive. Our order however, arrived later than everyone else around us, waited ~30min for our orders. I made the mistake of ordering steak & eggs here. I thought I said steak tips, my husband confirmed that I said steak tips but the server insisted I said just steak. All of this would've been fine IF the steak hadn't been so bad. I asked for medium steak, hash browns and sunny eggs. I got served a greasy well done steak, this was a bad cut as well with plenty of rubbery connective tissue, the hash browns ended up soaking a lot of the grease, they were all poorly seasoned and honestly lost my appetite after seeing my meal. I had a really bad experience in this place and won't be returning. Not pictured: avocado toast on sour dough. The sour dough was a sandwich-style bread, rectangular loaf. Avocado mash was cold. Just to level your expectations. Pancakes were not note-worthy either. Do not bother. I think maybe their waffles are the best sellers so best stick to that when ordering. Did not feel good tipping at this joint but did so anyway. Certainly won't be returning.

Yum! Super cute place with great coffee and baked goods. I loved the guava shortbread. Staff were…read moreefficient and welcoming.

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.