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Andrews Diner
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
17 reviews for Andrews Diner
17 reviews in English
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Review from Sal G.
4/21/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I don't know how I could have lived in the Fort Lauderdale area for so long and not stopped in until recently. Oh wait, I know why. I haven't stopped in sooner due to the fact that they are closed so early in the day and I don't usually make it out of my self-imposed prison to go farther than Starbucks until after Andrew's is closed.
I must admit, the ambiance is nothing special. In fact, my first impression was that it was rather like a dive; but the next thing that I noticed was just how clean everything was. Normally I find specks of food hear and there or under the items on the table; but here I found nothing. The floors and the restrooms were impeccable in terms of cleanliness. This great attention to the hygiene of the building washed away any concerns I may have had about the age of the establishment.
Everything that is served at Andrew's is homemade on premises. I have eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner here. I have found some things that I am not too fond of, like the pot roast -- it was just too dry and unseasoned for my taste. There are so many other things on the menu that I have found that I truly do love. I love the split pea and tomato orzo soups. I love that I get eggs the way order them every time and that if I order the bacon soft it will come soft. I love the flavor of the chopped steak (medium rare) with onions (well done).
I would suggest that anyone looking for a good diner, with friendly servers and great service at a good price should come to Andrew's. It is definitely one of the best diners in the area. -
Review from Matthew G.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12/6/2011
Delicious, reasonably priced, and comfortable.
Met up with an old friend in town who had eaten there before and enjoyed it. I ordered a feta and spinach omelet, home fries, and an everything bagel with butter on the side. ~$7 total.
The omelet was fantastic. They use 3 eggs with plenty of the feta and spinach, and it's rolled up so that's it's almost as high as it is wide. Rich flavor and hearty texture. When it comes to home fries, I prefer peppers and onions cooked in with them, but these, even without those ingredients were very tasty with just the right amount of crispness. In addition to the omelet and potatoes, you choose a bread, and I chose the bagel (which is 25 cents extra). Standard diner bagel, but considering the crap that gets passed around as bagels outside of the Northeast, this was definitely acceptable with the omelet.
Waitress was very attentive in refilling our glasses with water and coffee and was overall very pleasant throughout the time we were there. Overall, the place gave me a comfortable upstate NY - central PA feel. I'll definitely visit again! -
Review from Tawny K.
Pompano Beach, FL
5/21/2012
The hostess/owner goes out of her way to insult her customers. After two dining experiences in this restaurant, I will never go back. The staff love the owner/cook, but none of them held her in the same regard. I was served a pork chop that had more bone than meat. Lousy food and an aggressively rude owner who "gets off" on loudly insulting her customers. Why bother??
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Review from Mehgan F.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
9/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Went there today with my husband and we were thoroughly impressed. Coffee was damn good for diner coffee, our order came out super quick, and it was reasonably priced.
My favorite part of breakfast was the pancakes, hands-down. I can rarely finish a whole plate of pancakes by myself (since I usually order them on the side of other things, like an omelet), but I couldn't stop eating these bad boys. They're so good, they don't even need syrup. I cleaned my plate.
The only part of my meal that I didn't like was my eggs (scrambled with cheddar). They came out kind of rubbery. Maybe I should just stop ordering them though lol. Oh, and the pepper in the shaker on the table is really coarsely-ground, so beware.
Other than the above minor complaints, I was very satisfied with my experience. We're new to the area, so we will definitely be back. I'm already looking forward to more pancakes. -
Review from Blake B.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10/22/2011
Woke up hungry this morning and after consulting Yelp to see whose got the best breakfast in Fort Lauderdale, my boyfriend and I decided to check it out! Was seated instantly, drinks and food came out quick, service was as good as it gets in a diner. Got some eggs and hash browns, boyfriend got the french toast. All of it hot and delicious! Any place that can make a perfect egg over medium is cool in my book. Great food for the price.
While the interior lacked a little in ambiance, I have to remind myself that this is a diner! Everything was clean and the "salt and pepper shakers aren't greasy and grimy" like the old man in a booth next to us kindly pointed out. So, Andrews Diner gets 5 stars. Can't think of one thing I would have changed! I will definitely be going back. -
Review from Janice B.
Campbell, CA
2/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
This was the worst breakfast place I have ever been. It was really crowded which is usually a good sign, but not in this case. I had a mushroom omelet and it was overcooked and filled with canned mushrooms! (yuck) It also had no cheese which was a bit of a surprise. My boyfriend had the pancakes and thought they were mediocre at best. I could have made a better breakfast at home.
I don't think we will be going back. -
Review from Chris C.
8/12/2008 3 Check-ins Here
Imagine Seinfeld had a reunion show and they were all 65 and living in Florida. They would be at the Andrews Diner.
I was on tour and needed a non-Shoneys food experience. The Andrews Diner came highly recommended and did not disappoint. From the minute we came in, I had the feeling like I was back in New York. The owner/hostess was bursting with New York Charm. I was finishing a phone call and she shouted at me, "Get off the phone" with a twinkle in her eye. Its one of those things that either works or not. In her case, it works in spades.
The staff is very friendly and the food is simple and sooooo good. We had burgers and the pea soup. We left so happy. I've actually been back since. I stop there anytime I am around. They have a line outside almost all the time. It moves pretty quickly. Food is served quickly and as long as you keep your cell phone off and follow the rules, which become pretty obvious pretty quickly, you are in for a dining experience that ranges from pleasant to outstanding and always entertaining. And their prices are extremely affordable. Come for the dinner, stay for the show. Just don't stay too long! But seriously, go and enjoy.Listed in: Plotzworthy, The Sixth Boro
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Review from Carl C.
FL
1/17/2007 1 photo
Andrews Diner, next door to Joshua Tree, is on the east side of North Andrews Avenue in Wilton Manors (just south of Oakland Park Blvd.). Andrews is a fantastic choice for breakfast! Lunch choices are "ok" and include sandwiches, soups, meats, and Italian choices, to name a few.
Their service is usually fast and friendly and the breakfast food is hot and tasty with an almost "southern drawl" .
Owned by Angelo and his wife Jerri, it's a great neighborhood stop.
HINT: It's first come-first served there: Simply sit down on the long red bench out front and shift down as patrons go in. Even when there's a long line, the line goes fast because the owner will ask you to leave when you're finished eating. At first glance, this may offend some, but it sure helps when you're waiting to get a seat !!
Food: A-
Price: A ( a decent value for the quality )
Service: A (usually fast, friendly, and efficient)
Atmosphere: A (it's like a NY Diner, and that's about all - but clean and comfortable)
Front End: A ( quick check-out )
Location: A (2.5 miles from downtown Ft. Lauderdale)
Valet parking: NA (on premises parking)
Overall: A-Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from T T.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
7/3/2010
For a diner this gets 4 stars!!
The is some of the best food around. I wish some of the local restaurants would take a page from this place. You get great eats and huge portions.
I would give this place 5 stars if they had better hours. -
Review from T E.
Miami Beach, FL
11/21/2011
We go on a regular and never have been disappointed. I love the chicken parmigiana with macaroni and cheese. Breakfast items are great. Angelo, Jerri, Becky, Erin, Danny, Michelle, Julia and the rest of the crew are really great also. They always make you feel at home and the service is fast. This is the only place we frequent on a regular. Andrew's is a great place to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Review from amber j.
Miami, FL
8/26/2011 3 Check-ins Here
It's like eating breakfast on Saturday at your Grandmas house. Great prices and service!
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Review from Aaron V.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10/9/2008
I've recently moved to Fort Lauderdale and have been going everywhere to find the best places. Base on the previous two reviews, I decided to try out Andrew's Diner.
The service was average.
The food was mediocre diner food.
Ultimately, I had to give it only 1 star based on the atmosphere. It is incredibly depressing! It feels like you are eating in a huge pine coffin! Come on guys, how pathetic is the ambiance? -
Review from Ken H.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1/3/2010
For what I am looking for, Andrews is great. I like diner breakfasts and this place exceeds my needs. The wait staff is great....very friendly and efficient.. If your server isn't available another will help you.
The food is good.. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. -
Review from Cory S.
Grayson, GA
12/8/2010
Andrews Diner : After moving back to Fort Lauderdale after 8 years in Atlanta I wonder how I spent 26 years in Florida and never made it here. Breakfast is always great, service. I would also say Thursday and Friday is worth the atop for dinner. Angelo is always willing to make you feel welcome and after a few short visits you feel like you have been coming here forever. My favorite part is when you are seated he takes your drink order then just randomly yells out in the hopes of someone getting those drinks, which they always do. Finally the Chocolate Creme Pie is by far the best in the city, I brought one this year to Thanksgiving and everyone asked where it came from. So dont walk run to this little gem
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Review from Jay S.
New York, NY
12/21/2009
Anyone who thinks this depressing place is like "New York" has never been to New York. The staff is surly and lazy and the owner that checked on us was defensive when we complained about the hash browns, which were terrible.
Skip it and go straight to the Floridian, where we went the next day and had a blast. -
Review from D Q.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
6/24/2010
I love breakfast food - and one day on my way back from watching sunrise on the beach - some friends and I stopped in for breakfast - I had the 2-2-2 - DELICIOUS! Awesome pancakes - tasty and fluffy and hot off the griddle - eggs good - bacon could have been cooked more crispy - but the pancakes were the best that I have ever had
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Review from Patrick C.
New York, NY
12/22/2010 1 photo
Amazing food! Great service and fun atmosphere with lots of character! For incredible soups, Greek ribs, salads and piles of yummy breakfast food this is the spot.
