For a neighborhood diner, Andonio's is good. They give you a lot of food for a small amount of money. My crabcake dinner was $8.95 and included vegetable soup, salad bar (it's small, but the veggies were cold and tasty), two crabcakes, sweet potatoes (my choice of vegetable), and chocolate pudding with whipped cream. That's a lot of food for 9 bucks. The service is pretty good. The place is always busy, so the waitresses can't be super attentive to each table, but they are friendly. I went to the restaurant with my dad and 4 other people. My dad, who is a very picky eater, gave this place an 8.4 out of 10 in his personal restaurant rating system. His major complaint was that there are not enough big tables in the diner. (It's small for a diner, much smaller than, say, Tiffany's or Four Seasons--other NE Philly diners.) There are only 2 larger tables in Andonio's and they were both taken when we arrived, so our group was squeezed into a booth that was really for about 4 people. But if you plan to eat a casual meal with a group of 2-4 people, Andonio's is a nice local choice.
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Mike P.
Breakfast is not a daily routine for me so upon receiving a tip about this diner, I stopped by and was not disappointed. My food was delicious and cooked just like I asked for it. The smiles from the staff were plentiful and each of them were courteous and helpful to each others customers.
(4)
Jeff N.
This diner is right where I grew up, I've been coming here over a year for breakfast only although I hear that the dinner's are great as well. But the breakfast menu is real cheap the food is great the server's are (my favorites are Dawn or Cissie) if you get there before 8am you'll get a seat any later you'll wait. If your looking for a good breakfast go to Andonios "Where Good Friends Meet"
(5)
Sharon K.
Stick to diner type food and you'll be fine. Prices fair & service friendly. However the wait can be problematic as there really isn't a waiting area. Places is small.
(3)
Jack R.
Best diner in the Northeast. Period. Food is dynamite(they have a kick-ass pizza steak; make sure to ask them to toast the roll, as this bad boy is full of tender steak!!) Breakfast is the thing here, though..... it's DIRT cheap( nothing on the dinner menu over $13, & that's seafood, breakfast the most expensive is $10.75, steak & eggs, a surefire hangover cure!!)), really extensive menu( & if you don't see it, ask, they will probably make it for you if they can) dynamite taste, & they feed ya !! (I'm a big boy, & this place filled me, which is a rarity for diners). If you want breakfast, get out of bed & be here by 7am( when they open), just so you can beat the senior mob. The only drawback is that it is small, & if you get here past 8am, you will be waiting(& waiting, & waiting) for a seat. My go-to place for breakfast!!
(5)
Reid F.
So, you show up at this place, and half the time, there is a line. The only reason I can figure is the large portions, which seem to appeal to many of the seniors and families who frequent this diner. The food is bland, but I guess that's what many people want...I'd rather have a meal with a little more character.
(2)
Brian W.
I'm a bit reticent to write a review for Andonio's diner. Why? Because too many people already know about it! We've been eating there at least once a week for probably a decade now. Unless you go on off hours, you'll have a wait. Sometimes a really long wait. The value is unsurpassed and the food rarely disappoints; I can count on one hand the "bad" entrees I've had in the past 10 years. Now, keep in mind it's a small, local Greek diner, and don't expect haute cuisine (although they do make some surprisingly unusual dishes). The salad bar, while small, is always very fresh due to the constant turnover. In fact, just about everything we've had has been fresh. I think they have so much volume of business that ingredients don't have time to get old. The waitstaff really shines here... almost without exception they are incredibly speedy, hard working, and friendly to all (but don't get on their bad side). The owner, Lazoros, is often "working" the dining room, greeting guests, and making everyone feel at home. That's something you don't often see at restaurants any more. Yes, the clientele is often geriatric. That's probably why you don't see very many Yelp reviews for it. But, despite what another poster said, it's always been very kid friendly in our experience (we've been taking our now-seven-year-old son there since he was born). It's unusual to not see at least one family with children there, and the staff positively dotes on the young guests. (For the record, we're early 40s, and started going when we were in our 30s.) What could be improved? When there is a wait it can be a bit of a mob scene. For some reason they never take names for the waitlist, rather relying on where people are standing and their memory of the order of arrival. This can make for a stressful wait. Also, they could do better at keeping the place clean. We've never felt it was bad enough to make us worry about the food, but I agree that the high-volume probably makes it hard to keep the place spotless. Most of the seating is four-person booths, with three booths that seat up to six, and a couple of tables/chairs in the back that can be pushed together. I'd think twice about just dropping in with a group, as you'll probably have to wait a long time to get seated. I believe they may take reservations for bigger groups, although they don't for other parties.
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Florence P.
Great for Breakfast. The only thing is it is noisy. If people would learn not to talk loud. It would be perfect.
(3)
Kelly G.
My favorite diner in the northeast. Great breakfast deals, great food, and love the staff. They have had the same employees working there for years and they are super friendly. Majority of people who go are regulars. Definitely recommend.
(4)
Jeff N.
This diner is right where I grew up, I've been coming here over a year for breakfast only although I hear that the dinner's are great as well. But the breakfast menu is real cheap the food is great the server's are (my favorites are Dawn or Cissie) if you get there before 8am you'll get a seat any later you'll wait. If your looking for a good breakfast go to Andonios "Where Good Friends Meet"
(5)
Sharon K.
Stick to diner type food and you'll be fine. Prices fair & service friendly. However the wait can be problematic as there really isn't a waiting area. Places is small.
(3)
Felicia C.
For a neighborhood diner, Andonio's is good. They give you a lot of food for a small amount of money. My crabcake dinner was $8.95 and included vegetable soup, salad bar (it's small, but the veggies were cold and tasty), two crabcakes, sweet potatoes (my choice of vegetable), and chocolate pudding with whipped cream. That's a lot of food for 9 bucks. The service is pretty good. The place is always busy, so the waitresses can't be super attentive to each table, but they are friendly. I went to the restaurant with my dad and 4 other people. My dad, who is a very picky eater, gave this place an 8.4 out of 10 in his personal restaurant rating system. His major complaint was that there are not enough big tables in the diner. (It's small for a diner, much smaller than, say, Tiffany's or Four Seasons--other NE Philly diners.) There are only 2 larger tables in Andonio's and they were both taken when we arrived, so our group was squeezed into a booth that was really for about 4 people. But if you plan to eat a casual meal with a group of 2-4 people, Andonio's is a nice local choice.
(4)
Mike P.
Breakfast is not a daily routine for me so upon receiving a tip about this diner, I stopped by and was not disappointed. My food was delicious and cooked just like I asked for it. The smiles from the staff were plentiful and each of them were courteous and helpful to each others customers.
(4)
Patrick R.
Andonios Diner is located on Krewstown Road off of Grant. It's kind of set off from the road between a couple of buildings, so be sure to watch out while you are driving. If you head to Andonio's for dinner be ready for a wait. They have an early bird dinner that lasts from 4 -9 (There must be lots of worms for those birds!) So, there is usually a bit of a line. They don't take names. I suppose they just assume people will be honest - well if not I am sure another diner would bark up so it's no big deal. Andonio's seating is a mixture of booths and tables. I sat at a table this time and it was just fine and comfortable for the meal. I usually prefer a booth, but with the previously mentioned long line I figured beggars can't be choosers. The menu is pretty large and filled with all sorts of specials, Early bird, daily and I assume specials for each meal of the day. The special includes a salad bar salad, soup, a beverage, your meal and a selection of treats to enjoy after dinner. (I had the chocolate ice cream.) The salad is from a salad bar, which I am not usually a big fan of because of the lack of freshness. But, this place does a great job of swapping out everything so nothing was wilted or even close to old tasting or feeling. The dinner itself is delicious. I had the shepherd's pie. And, well, here's a complaint it wasn't what I think of shepherd's pie. It looked like they backed the meat and then threw a couple of scoop of mashed potatoes on top. Which is not my idea of the meal. You need to bake the mashed potatoes with every thing so you have that nice crispy brown top. And, you shouldn't be able to see through the potatoes to know there is meat under there. After I got over the initial disappointment I really enjoyed the meal. And, there was plenty of it! Dessert was fine. Not an outrageous ice cream sundae, just a scoop of ice cream in a small bowl. But, it was good ice cream. Very reasonable. Everyone was very friendly (aside from a foul mouthed old woman waiting in line in front of us. Hard to blame the diner for that.) I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good deal on a meal.
(5)
Stephen B.
if you looking to go early in the morning on a weekday, make sure to have some patients when it comes to finding a parking spot. All spots are filled, always waiting for someone to come out so you can get a spot. This Diner gets the business. I drove around for 10 min. It seems many know each other and know the waitresses very well. The prices are so great you can get Breakfast under $8 and it's good food to. The staff is nice. Service is okay, it's just waiting for fill up for your coffee. But big reason for waiting is how busy they get. They could add few more waitresses, I look forward to going back for another breakfast!! Or mabe even try the dinner one time. I had the creamed chipped beef with home fries, it was average. But home fries kinda burnt. Just to well done for me. But would recommend trying this place.
(4)
Tash L.
I went here for brunch, the food was very tasty and cheap. The atmosphere was that if a typical diner; family oriented and busy.
(3)
Beth K.
Great food with great prices. Family oriented. Salad bar a bit small but it works. Friendly staff..a lot of regulars. I love the dip of beef..
(4)
Stefani H.
We went there today for lunch and it was the worst food we have eaten. First I have to start by saying that when I sat down the server spilled two glasses of water on me. Since I was traveling I was in wet clothes for most of the day. Then I place my order and didn't want soup (have restricted diet) I wanted two sides instead. Nope you have to pay for the extra side , but its ok you just dumped two glasses of water on me and didn't even comp my meal let alone 1side. Then food comes and we both thought it was the worst. No flavor and mushy, Meatloaf tasted like dried out sausage and veal had no flavor ,pasta was mushy. Since we were visiting family that was the only good thing about the meal.
(1)
Patri Z.
Mediocre food. Noisy, cramped. Waitress was tapping her foot for me to leave my booth after dinner, so other people could be rushed into my seat. Very rude when I can both see and hear her. Basically, a place for cheapskates. Not my kind of place.
(2)
Joe D.
Good food and cheap but noisy restaurant with loud patrons at times but best dinner in NE for the value
(4)
Marlyn V.
Come here to cure your hangover! Top 3 reasons why: 1. Most of their HUGE breakfast plates are under $10 (in case you spent all your money on vodka or strippers the day before). 2. The staff is surprisingly friendly (especially for a diner, that never happens). 3. They have the best steak and eggs ($10.50). Seriously, juicy thick steak, seasoned home fries, 2 freshly made to order eggs, crispy buttered toast AND endless cups of coffee. It's not a place where you bring your cousins visiting the US for the first time, you come here to get good food for a good price. There is plenty of parking, the longest wait I've endured is 15 mins and it's 10,000X better then the gross Perkins a few blocks away.
(4)
Mary S.
My family and I eat here almost every weekend. Very good and super nice staff. The only complaint I have is their bathroom has this awful, awful smell all the time. It needs a severe cleaning .
(4)
Chad P.
Food is decent and cheap and the manager is very nice. He shows a lot of concern for the customers. The decor is kitschy diner-esque and the portions are big. My biggest gripe is the service. The waitresses are indifferent to any solo diners or non-regulars. They are often loudly yukking it up with their favorite customers and will completely ignore you other than giving you the bare minimum until they slap your check down at the end with an attitude of "ok I'm done with you." A little tact and charm go a long way and would improve the experience here tremendously.
(3)
Christine A.
I have discovered what IHOP aspires to be: Andonios! Seriously - I can't count how many times I've been to Andonios, and I have yet to come across a meal I didn't enjoy, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. My favorite meal here, though, is breakfast. You just can't beat it. My first choice order is the waffle with any meat. The pancakes are better than IHOP. I'm not a huge fan of eggs, but my family members are more than happy with any of the breakfast egg dishes they've ordered. The salad bar is always fresh and full; it's not about quantity, it's about quality. And the dinner specials are a great bang for their buck. The staff is SO friendly and sweet! Most of the clientele are regulars, and the staff knows the life stories of most of their clients. They love to dote on the kids. Some of them can get the shy-est of kids chatting up a storm. Whenever I leave Andonio's, my face, stomach and wallet are always smiling. How can you possibly beat that?
(5)
Ezra S.
Andonio's Diner is a great experience, old and new friends await you there. The food is above average to good, portions are large so you can share with your "co-diner". The Greek salad was especially good and comes with grape leaves and spinach pie. The soup appears to be home made. There is ample parking and the prices are very fair. We are planning on making it one of our regular places to eat.
(5)
Mike M.
Decided to give this diner a shot after my daughter's indoor soccer game. All I can say is we both were glad we did. The wait was a few minutes but well worth it. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and most important the food was good and plentiful. I had the broiled flounder combo (Flounder Florentine & Flounder stuffed with crab meat). The meal came with bread, soup, salad, two veggies, dessert and soft drinks...for about $10. I will most certainly be back after her next game.
(4)
Tim P.
Not a bad first impression ... I was actually gonna head to another diner that i hadn't tried when I drove past this place, which i had my eye on for quite some time. Very nice outside and inside. But also very small inside, so be prepared to not get seat near a window if that's what you like. Also, I don't recall seeing any tables w/chairs... Just booths and about 8 counter seats. I walked in, said hello, and was told that I could have a seat where I liked... The waitress immediately brought me coffee and juice. Took my order, and literally within minutes, my plate was on my table piping hot... The breakfast was very good, along with the friendly service. I got there early and got a seat right away. Within minutes the place was full.... I told the waitress on my way out that I planned on returning soon. Hopefully next time for lunch.
(4)
Jay J.
If you are looking for a filling, satisfying breakfast.... come here!
Not impressed. I was by myself so maybe I wasn't worth more than the minimum. Everyone but the actual owner seemed miserable. The food was worse than plain. It seemed like leftovers. Why is it so hard to make your core foods taste good? Why do I have to dress it up with fruit and syrups? I was just visiting but I should have gone somewhere else. Young owners but decor looks to date from the 70s. Regulars look like they do too.
(2)
Jaison K.
I really like this place! It is one of the best diners in the Philadelphia area - It might get quite busy at times - but the food is worth the wait. Service is wonderful and price is very good. Any food that you get from here is worth it - whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. Coffee is very good - The Bagels are amazing! As are the eggs and sausage. Parking lot is small - but should be ok on most days. Highly recommended!
(4)
Florence P.
Great for Breakfast. The only thing is it is noisy. If people would learn not to talk loud. It would be perfect.
(3)
Kelly G.
My favorite diner in the northeast. Great breakfast deals, great food, and love the staff. They have had the same employees working there for years and they are super friendly. Majority of people who go are regulars. Definitely recommend.
(4)
Patrick R.
Andonios Diner is located on Krewstown Road off of Grant. It's kind of set off from the road between a couple of buildings, so be sure to watch out while you are driving. If you head to Andonio's for dinner be ready for a wait. They have an early bird dinner that lasts from 4 -9 (There must be lots of worms for those birds!) So, there is usually a bit of a line. They don't take names. I suppose they just assume people will be honest - well if not I am sure another diner would bark up so it's no big deal. Andonio's seating is a mixture of booths and tables. I sat at a table this time and it was just fine and comfortable for the meal. I usually prefer a booth, but with the previously mentioned long line I figured beggars can't be choosers. The menu is pretty large and filled with all sorts of specials, Early bird, daily and I assume specials for each meal of the day. The special includes a salad bar salad, soup, a beverage, your meal and a selection of treats to enjoy after dinner. (I had the chocolate ice cream.) The salad is from a salad bar, which I am not usually a big fan of because of the lack of freshness. But, this place does a great job of swapping out everything so nothing was wilted or even close to old tasting or feeling. The dinner itself is delicious. I had the shepherd's pie. And, well, here's a complaint it wasn't what I think of shepherd's pie. It looked like they backed the meat and then threw a couple of scoop of mashed potatoes on top. Which is not my idea of the meal. You need to bake the mashed potatoes with every thing so you have that nice crispy brown top. And, you shouldn't be able to see through the potatoes to know there is meat under there. After I got over the initial disappointment I really enjoyed the meal. And, there was plenty of it! Dessert was fine. Not an outrageous ice cream sundae, just a scoop of ice cream in a small bowl. But, it was good ice cream. Very reasonable. Everyone was very friendly (aside from a foul mouthed old woman waiting in line in front of us. Hard to blame the diner for that.) I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good deal on a meal.
(5)
Stephen B.
if you looking to go early in the morning on a weekday, make sure to have some patients when it comes to finding a parking spot. All spots are filled, always waiting for someone to come out so you can get a spot. This Diner gets the business. I drove around for 10 min. It seems many know each other and know the waitresses very well. The prices are so great you can get Breakfast under $8 and it's good food to. The staff is nice. Service is okay, it's just waiting for fill up for your coffee. But big reason for waiting is how busy they get. They could add few more waitresses, I look forward to going back for another breakfast!! Or mabe even try the dinner one time. I had the creamed chipped beef with home fries, it was average. But home fries kinda burnt. Just to well done for me. But would recommend trying this place.
(4)
Tash L.
I went here for brunch, the food was very tasty and cheap. The atmosphere was that if a typical diner; family oriented and busy.
(3)
Beth K.
Great food with great prices. Family oriented. Salad bar a bit small but it works. Friendly staff..a lot of regulars. I love the dip of beef..
(4)
Stefani H.
We went there today for lunch and it was the worst food we have eaten. First I have to start by saying that when I sat down the server spilled two glasses of water on me. Since I was traveling I was in wet clothes for most of the day. Then I place my order and didn't want soup (have restricted diet) I wanted two sides instead. Nope you have to pay for the extra side , but its ok you just dumped two glasses of water on me and didn't even comp my meal let alone 1side. Then food comes and we both thought it was the worst. No flavor and mushy, Meatloaf tasted like dried out sausage and veal had no flavor ,pasta was mushy. Since we were visiting family that was the only good thing about the meal.
(1)
Patri Z.
Mediocre food. Noisy, cramped. Waitress was tapping her foot for me to leave my booth after dinner, so other people could be rushed into my seat. Very rude when I can both see and hear her. Basically, a place for cheapskates. Not my kind of place.
(2)
Joe D.
Good food and cheap but noisy restaurant with loud patrons at times but best dinner in NE for the value
(4)
Marlyn V.
Come here to cure your hangover! Top 3 reasons why: 1. Most of their HUGE breakfast plates are under $10 (in case you spent all your money on vodka or strippers the day before). 2. The staff is surprisingly friendly (especially for a diner, that never happens). 3. They have the best steak and eggs ($10.50). Seriously, juicy thick steak, seasoned home fries, 2 freshly made to order eggs, crispy buttered toast AND endless cups of coffee. It's not a place where you bring your cousins visiting the US for the first time, you come here to get good food for a good price. There is plenty of parking, the longest wait I've endured is 15 mins and it's 10,000X better then the gross Perkins a few blocks away.
(4)
Mary S.
My family and I eat here almost every weekend. Very good and super nice staff. The only complaint I have is their bathroom has this awful, awful smell all the time. It needs a severe cleaning .
(4)
Chad P.
Food is decent and cheap and the manager is very nice. He shows a lot of concern for the customers. The decor is kitschy diner-esque and the portions are big. My biggest gripe is the service. The waitresses are indifferent to any solo diners or non-regulars. They are often loudly yukking it up with their favorite customers and will completely ignore you other than giving you the bare minimum until they slap your check down at the end with an attitude of "ok I'm done with you." A little tact and charm go a long way and would improve the experience here tremendously.
(3)
Ezra S.
Andonio's Diner is a great experience, old and new friends await you there. The food is above average to good, portions are large so you can share with your "co-diner". The Greek salad was especially good and comes with grape leaves and spinach pie. The soup appears to be home made. There is ample parking and the prices are very fair. We are planning on making it one of our regular places to eat.
(5)
Christine A.
I have discovered what IHOP aspires to be: Andonios! Seriously - I can't count how many times I've been to Andonios, and I have yet to come across a meal I didn't enjoy, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. My favorite meal here, though, is breakfast. You just can't beat it. My first choice order is the waffle with any meat. The pancakes are better than IHOP. I'm not a huge fan of eggs, but my family members are more than happy with any of the breakfast egg dishes they've ordered. The salad bar is always fresh and full; it's not about quantity, it's about quality. And the dinner specials are a great bang for their buck. The staff is SO friendly and sweet! Most of the clientele are regulars, and the staff knows the life stories of most of their clients. They love to dote on the kids. Some of them can get the shy-est of kids chatting up a storm. Whenever I leave Andonio's, my face, stomach and wallet are always smiling. How can you possibly beat that?
(5)
Mike M.
Decided to give this diner a shot after my daughter's indoor soccer game. All I can say is we both were glad we did. The wait was a few minutes but well worth it. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and most important the food was good and plentiful. I had the broiled flounder combo (Flounder Florentine & Flounder stuffed with crab meat). The meal came with bread, soup, salad, two veggies, dessert and soft drinks...for about $10. I will most certainly be back after her next game.
(4)
Tim P.
Not a bad first impression ... I was actually gonna head to another diner that i hadn't tried when I drove past this place, which i had my eye on for quite some time. Very nice outside and inside. But also very small inside, so be prepared to not get seat near a window if that's what you like. Also, I don't recall seeing any tables w/chairs... Just booths and about 8 counter seats. I walked in, said hello, and was told that I could have a seat where I liked... The waitress immediately brought me coffee and juice. Took my order, and literally within minutes, my plate was on my table piping hot... The breakfast was very good, along with the friendly service. I got there early and got a seat right away. Within minutes the place was full.... I told the waitress on my way out that I planned on returning soon. Hopefully next time for lunch.
(4)
Jay J.
If you are looking for a filling, satisfying breakfast.... come here!
Not impressed. I was by myself so maybe I wasn't worth more than the minimum. Everyone but the actual owner seemed miserable. The food was worse than plain. It seemed like leftovers. Why is it so hard to make your core foods taste good? Why do I have to dress it up with fruit and syrups? I was just visiting but I should have gone somewhere else. Young owners but decor looks to date from the 70s. Regulars look like they do too.
(2)
Jaison K.
I really like this place! It is one of the best diners in the Philadelphia area - It might get quite busy at times - but the food is worth the wait. Service is wonderful and price is very good. Any food that you get from here is worth it - whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. Coffee is very good - The Bagels are amazing! As are the eggs and sausage. Parking lot is small - but should be ok on most days. Highly recommended!
(4)
Jack R.
Best diner in the Northeast. Period. Food is dynamite(they have a kick-ass pizza steak; make sure to ask them to toast the roll, as this bad boy is full of tender steak!!) Breakfast is the thing here, though..... it's DIRT cheap( nothing on the dinner menu over $13, & that's seafood, breakfast the most expensive is $10.75, steak & eggs, a surefire hangover cure!!)), really extensive menu( & if you don't see it, ask, they will probably make it for you if they can) dynamite taste, & they feed ya !! (I'm a big boy, & this place filled me, which is a rarity for diners). If you want breakfast, get out of bed & be here by 7am( when they open), just so you can beat the senior mob. The only drawback is that it is small, & if you get here past 8am, you will be waiting(& waiting, & waiting) for a seat. My go-to place for breakfast!!
(5)
Reid F.
So, you show up at this place, and half the time, there is a line. The only reason I can figure is the large portions, which seem to appeal to many of the seniors and families who frequent this diner. The food is bland, but I guess that's what many people want...I'd rather have a meal with a little more character.
(2)
Brian W.
I'm a bit reticent to write a review for Andonio's diner. Why? Because too many people already know about it! We've been eating there at least once a week for probably a decade now. Unless you go on off hours, you'll have a wait. Sometimes a really long wait. The value is unsurpassed and the food rarely disappoints; I can count on one hand the "bad" entrees I've had in the past 10 years. Now, keep in mind it's a small, local Greek diner, and don't expect haute cuisine (although they do make some surprisingly unusual dishes). The salad bar, while small, is always very fresh due to the constant turnover. In fact, just about everything we've had has been fresh. I think they have so much volume of business that ingredients don't have time to get old. The waitstaff really shines here... almost without exception they are incredibly speedy, hard working, and friendly to all (but don't get on their bad side). The owner, Lazoros, is often "working" the dining room, greeting guests, and making everyone feel at home. That's something you don't often see at restaurants any more. Yes, the clientele is often geriatric. That's probably why you don't see very many Yelp reviews for it. But, despite what another poster said, it's always been very kid friendly in our experience (we've been taking our now-seven-year-old son there since he was born). It's unusual to not see at least one family with children there, and the staff positively dotes on the young guests. (For the record, we're early 40s, and started going when we were in our 30s.) What could be improved? When there is a wait it can be a bit of a mob scene. For some reason they never take names for the waitlist, rather relying on where people are standing and their memory of the order of arrival. This can make for a stressful wait. Also, they could do better at keeping the place clean. We've never felt it was bad enough to make us worry about the food, but I agree that the high-volume probably makes it hard to keep the place spotless. Most of the seating is four-person booths, with three booths that seat up to six, and a couple of tables/chairs in the back that can be pushed together. I'd think twice about just dropping in with a group, as you'll probably have to wait a long time to get seated. I believe they may take reservations for bigger groups, although they don't for other parties.
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast, Brunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Felicia C.
For a neighborhood diner, Andonio's is good. They give you a lot of food for a small amount of money. My crabcake dinner was $8.95 and included vegetable soup, salad bar (it's small, but the veggies were cold and tasty), two crabcakes, sweet potatoes (my choice of vegetable), and chocolate pudding with whipped cream. That's a lot of food for 9 bucks. The service is pretty good. The place is always busy, so the waitresses can't be super attentive to each table, but they are friendly. I went to the restaurant with my dad and 4 other people. My dad, who is a very picky eater, gave this place an 8.4 out of 10 in his personal restaurant rating system. His major complaint was that there are not enough big tables in the diner. (It's small for a diner, much smaller than, say, Tiffany's or Four Seasons--other NE Philly diners.) There are only 2 larger tables in Andonio's and they were both taken when we arrived, so our group was squeezed into a booth that was really for about 4 people. But if you plan to eat a casual meal with a group of 2-4 people, Andonio's is a nice local choice.
(4)Mike P.
Breakfast is not a daily routine for me so upon receiving a tip about this diner, I stopped by and was not disappointed. My food was delicious and cooked just like I asked for it. The smiles from the staff were plentiful and each of them were courteous and helpful to each others customers.
(4)Jeff N.
This diner is right where I grew up, I've been coming here over a year for breakfast only although I hear that the dinner's are great as well. But the breakfast menu is real cheap the food is great the server's are (my favorites are Dawn or Cissie) if you get there before 8am you'll get a seat any later you'll wait. If your looking for a good breakfast go to Andonios "Where Good Friends Meet"
(5)Sharon K.
Stick to diner type food and you'll be fine. Prices fair & service friendly. However the wait can be problematic as there really isn't a waiting area. Places is small.
(3)Jack R.
Best diner in the Northeast. Period. Food is dynamite(they have a kick-ass pizza steak; make sure to ask them to toast the roll, as this bad boy is full of tender steak!!) Breakfast is the thing here, though..... it's DIRT cheap( nothing on the dinner menu over $13, & that's seafood, breakfast the most expensive is $10.75, steak & eggs, a surefire hangover cure!!)), really extensive menu( & if you don't see it, ask, they will probably make it for you if they can) dynamite taste, & they feed ya !! (I'm a big boy, & this place filled me, which is a rarity for diners). If you want breakfast, get out of bed & be here by 7am( when they open), just so you can beat the senior mob. The only drawback is that it is small, & if you get here past 8am, you will be waiting(& waiting, & waiting) for a seat. My go-to place for breakfast!!
(5)Reid F.
So, you show up at this place, and half the time, there is a line. The only reason I can figure is the large portions, which seem to appeal to many of the seniors and families who frequent this diner. The food is bland, but I guess that's what many people want...I'd rather have a meal with a little more character.
(2)Brian W.
I'm a bit reticent to write a review for Andonio's diner. Why? Because too many people already know about it! We've been eating there at least once a week for probably a decade now. Unless you go on off hours, you'll have a wait. Sometimes a really long wait. The value is unsurpassed and the food rarely disappoints; I can count on one hand the "bad" entrees I've had in the past 10 years. Now, keep in mind it's a small, local Greek diner, and don't expect haute cuisine (although they do make some surprisingly unusual dishes). The salad bar, while small, is always very fresh due to the constant turnover. In fact, just about everything we've had has been fresh. I think they have so much volume of business that ingredients don't have time to get old. The waitstaff really shines here... almost without exception they are incredibly speedy, hard working, and friendly to all (but don't get on their bad side). The owner, Lazoros, is often "working" the dining room, greeting guests, and making everyone feel at home. That's something you don't often see at restaurants any more. Yes, the clientele is often geriatric. That's probably why you don't see very many Yelp reviews for it. But, despite what another poster said, it's always been very kid friendly in our experience (we've been taking our now-seven-year-old son there since he was born). It's unusual to not see at least one family with children there, and the staff positively dotes on the young guests. (For the record, we're early 40s, and started going when we were in our 30s.) What could be improved? When there is a wait it can be a bit of a mob scene. For some reason they never take names for the waitlist, rather relying on where people are standing and their memory of the order of arrival. This can make for a stressful wait. Also, they could do better at keeping the place clean. We've never felt it was bad enough to make us worry about the food, but I agree that the high-volume probably makes it hard to keep the place spotless. Most of the seating is four-person booths, with three booths that seat up to six, and a couple of tables/chairs in the back that can be pushed together. I'd think twice about just dropping in with a group, as you'll probably have to wait a long time to get seated. I believe they may take reservations for bigger groups, although they don't for other parties.
(5)Florence P.
Great for Breakfast. The only thing is it is noisy. If people would learn not to talk loud. It would be perfect.
(3)Kelly G.
My favorite diner in the northeast. Great breakfast deals, great food, and love the staff. They have had the same employees working there for years and they are super friendly. Majority of people who go are regulars. Definitely recommend.
(4)Jeff N.
This diner is right where I grew up, I've been coming here over a year for breakfast only although I hear that the dinner's are great as well. But the breakfast menu is real cheap the food is great the server's are (my favorites are Dawn or Cissie) if you get there before 8am you'll get a seat any later you'll wait. If your looking for a good breakfast go to Andonios "Where Good Friends Meet"
(5)Sharon K.
Stick to diner type food and you'll be fine. Prices fair & service friendly. However the wait can be problematic as there really isn't a waiting area. Places is small.
(3)Felicia C.
For a neighborhood diner, Andonio's is good. They give you a lot of food for a small amount of money. My crabcake dinner was $8.95 and included vegetable soup, salad bar (it's small, but the veggies were cold and tasty), two crabcakes, sweet potatoes (my choice of vegetable), and chocolate pudding with whipped cream. That's a lot of food for 9 bucks. The service is pretty good. The place is always busy, so the waitresses can't be super attentive to each table, but they are friendly. I went to the restaurant with my dad and 4 other people. My dad, who is a very picky eater, gave this place an 8.4 out of 10 in his personal restaurant rating system. His major complaint was that there are not enough big tables in the diner. (It's small for a diner, much smaller than, say, Tiffany's or Four Seasons--other NE Philly diners.) There are only 2 larger tables in Andonio's and they were both taken when we arrived, so our group was squeezed into a booth that was really for about 4 people. But if you plan to eat a casual meal with a group of 2-4 people, Andonio's is a nice local choice.
(4)Mike P.
Breakfast is not a daily routine for me so upon receiving a tip about this diner, I stopped by and was not disappointed. My food was delicious and cooked just like I asked for it. The smiles from the staff were plentiful and each of them were courteous and helpful to each others customers.
(4)Patrick R.
Andonios Diner is located on Krewstown Road off of Grant. It's kind of set off from the road between a couple of buildings, so be sure to watch out while you are driving. If you head to Andonio's for dinner be ready for a wait. They have an early bird dinner that lasts from 4 -9 (There must be lots of worms for those birds!) So, there is usually a bit of a line. They don't take names. I suppose they just assume people will be honest - well if not I am sure another diner would bark up so it's no big deal. Andonio's seating is a mixture of booths and tables. I sat at a table this time and it was just fine and comfortable for the meal. I usually prefer a booth, but with the previously mentioned long line I figured beggars can't be choosers. The menu is pretty large and filled with all sorts of specials, Early bird, daily and I assume specials for each meal of the day. The special includes a salad bar salad, soup, a beverage, your meal and a selection of treats to enjoy after dinner. (I had the chocolate ice cream.) The salad is from a salad bar, which I am not usually a big fan of because of the lack of freshness. But, this place does a great job of swapping out everything so nothing was wilted or even close to old tasting or feeling. The dinner itself is delicious. I had the shepherd's pie. And, well, here's a complaint it wasn't what I think of shepherd's pie. It looked like they backed the meat and then threw a couple of scoop of mashed potatoes on top. Which is not my idea of the meal. You need to bake the mashed potatoes with every thing so you have that nice crispy brown top. And, you shouldn't be able to see through the potatoes to know there is meat under there. After I got over the initial disappointment I really enjoyed the meal. And, there was plenty of it! Dessert was fine. Not an outrageous ice cream sundae, just a scoop of ice cream in a small bowl. But, it was good ice cream. Very reasonable. Everyone was very friendly (aside from a foul mouthed old woman waiting in line in front of us. Hard to blame the diner for that.) I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good deal on a meal.
(5)Stephen B.
if you looking to go early in the morning on a weekday, make sure to have some patients when it comes to finding a parking spot. All spots are filled, always waiting for someone to come out so you can get a spot. This Diner gets the business. I drove around for 10 min. It seems many know each other and know the waitresses very well. The prices are so great you can get Breakfast under $8 and it's good food to. The staff is nice. Service is okay, it's just waiting for fill up for your coffee. But big reason for waiting is how busy they get. They could add few more waitresses, I look forward to going back for another breakfast!! Or mabe even try the dinner one time. I had the creamed chipped beef with home fries, it was average. But home fries kinda burnt. Just to well done for me. But would recommend trying this place.
(4)Tash L.
I went here for brunch, the food was very tasty and cheap. The atmosphere was that if a typical diner; family oriented and busy.
(3)Beth K.
Great food with great prices. Family oriented. Salad bar a bit small but it works. Friendly staff..a lot of regulars. I love the dip of beef..
(4)Stefani H.
We went there today for lunch and it was the worst food we have eaten. First I have to start by saying that when I sat down the server spilled two glasses of water on me. Since I was traveling I was in wet clothes for most of the day. Then I place my order and didn't want soup (have restricted diet) I wanted two sides instead. Nope you have to pay for the extra side , but its ok you just dumped two glasses of water on me and didn't even comp my meal let alone 1side. Then food comes and we both thought it was the worst. No flavor and mushy, Meatloaf tasted like dried out sausage and veal had no flavor ,pasta was mushy. Since we were visiting family that was the only good thing about the meal.
(1)Patri Z.
Mediocre food. Noisy, cramped. Waitress was tapping her foot for me to leave my booth after dinner, so other people could be rushed into my seat. Very rude when I can both see and hear her. Basically, a place for cheapskates. Not my kind of place.
(2)Joe D.
Good food and cheap but noisy restaurant with loud patrons at times but best dinner in NE for the value
(4)Marlyn V.
Come here to cure your hangover! Top 3 reasons why: 1. Most of their HUGE breakfast plates are under $10 (in case you spent all your money on vodka or strippers the day before). 2. The staff is surprisingly friendly (especially for a diner, that never happens). 3. They have the best steak and eggs ($10.50). Seriously, juicy thick steak, seasoned home fries, 2 freshly made to order eggs, crispy buttered toast AND endless cups of coffee. It's not a place where you bring your cousins visiting the US for the first time, you come here to get good food for a good price. There is plenty of parking, the longest wait I've endured is 15 mins and it's 10,000X better then the gross Perkins a few blocks away.
(4)Mary S.
My family and I eat here almost every weekend. Very good and super nice staff. The only complaint I have is their bathroom has this awful, awful smell all the time. It needs a severe cleaning .
(4)Chad P.
Food is decent and cheap and the manager is very nice. He shows a lot of concern for the customers. The decor is kitschy diner-esque and the portions are big. My biggest gripe is the service. The waitresses are indifferent to any solo diners or non-regulars. They are often loudly yukking it up with their favorite customers and will completely ignore you other than giving you the bare minimum until they slap your check down at the end with an attitude of "ok I'm done with you." A little tact and charm go a long way and would improve the experience here tremendously.
(3)Christine A.
I have discovered what IHOP aspires to be: Andonios! Seriously - I can't count how many times I've been to Andonios, and I have yet to come across a meal I didn't enjoy, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. My favorite meal here, though, is breakfast. You just can't beat it. My first choice order is the waffle with any meat. The pancakes are better than IHOP. I'm not a huge fan of eggs, but my family members are more than happy with any of the breakfast egg dishes they've ordered. The salad bar is always fresh and full; it's not about quantity, it's about quality. And the dinner specials are a great bang for their buck. The staff is SO friendly and sweet! Most of the clientele are regulars, and the staff knows the life stories of most of their clients. They love to dote on the kids. Some of them can get the shy-est of kids chatting up a storm. Whenever I leave Andonio's, my face, stomach and wallet are always smiling. How can you possibly beat that?
(5)Ezra S.
Andonio's Diner is a great experience, old and new friends await you there. The food is above average to good, portions are large so you can share with your "co-diner". The Greek salad was especially good and comes with grape leaves and spinach pie. The soup appears to be home made. There is ample parking and the prices are very fair. We are planning on making it one of our regular places to eat.
(5)Mike M.
Decided to give this diner a shot after my daughter's indoor soccer game. All I can say is we both were glad we did. The wait was a few minutes but well worth it. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and most important the food was good and plentiful. I had the broiled flounder combo (Flounder Florentine & Flounder stuffed with crab meat). The meal came with bread, soup, salad, two veggies, dessert and soft drinks...for about $10. I will most certainly be back after her next game.
(4)Tim P.
Not a bad first impression ... I was actually gonna head to another diner that i hadn't tried when I drove past this place, which i had my eye on for quite some time. Very nice outside and inside. But also very small inside, so be prepared to not get seat near a window if that's what you like. Also, I don't recall seeing any tables w/chairs... Just booths and about 8 counter seats. I walked in, said hello, and was told that I could have a seat where I liked... The waitress immediately brought me coffee and juice. Took my order, and literally within minutes, my plate was on my table piping hot... The breakfast was very good, along with the friendly service. I got there early and got a seat right away. Within minutes the place was full.... I told the waitress on my way out that I planned on returning soon. Hopefully next time for lunch.
(4)Jay J.
If you are looking for a filling, satisfying breakfast.... come here!
(5)Peter P.
Ordered hamburger for me and rigatoni w/ sausage for the wife. Hamburger was frozen patty and came with yellowish coleslaw. Rigatoni had very little sauce which may have been a good thing since it was a watery orange color. Staff was nice but atmosphere/décor was outdated at best. Prices were cheap. $18.00 for two meals. I don't expect great food at a diner but Mayfair or Suburban diners are WAY better options.
(1)Doug I.
Not impressed. I was by myself so maybe I wasn't worth more than the minimum. Everyone but the actual owner seemed miserable. The food was worse than plain. It seemed like leftovers. Why is it so hard to make your core foods taste good? Why do I have to dress it up with fruit and syrups? I was just visiting but I should have gone somewhere else. Young owners but decor looks to date from the 70s. Regulars look like they do too.
(2)Jaison K.
I really like this place! It is one of the best diners in the Philadelphia area - It might get quite busy at times - but the food is worth the wait. Service is wonderful and price is very good. Any food that you get from here is worth it - whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. Coffee is very good - The Bagels are amazing! As are the eggs and sausage. Parking lot is small - but should be ok on most days. Highly recommended!
(4)Florence P.
Great for Breakfast. The only thing is it is noisy. If people would learn not to talk loud. It would be perfect.
(3)Kelly G.
My favorite diner in the northeast. Great breakfast deals, great food, and love the staff. They have had the same employees working there for years and they are super friendly. Majority of people who go are regulars. Definitely recommend.
(4)Patrick R.
Andonios Diner is located on Krewstown Road off of Grant. It's kind of set off from the road between a couple of buildings, so be sure to watch out while you are driving. If you head to Andonio's for dinner be ready for a wait. They have an early bird dinner that lasts from 4 -9 (There must be lots of worms for those birds!) So, there is usually a bit of a line. They don't take names. I suppose they just assume people will be honest - well if not I am sure another diner would bark up so it's no big deal. Andonio's seating is a mixture of booths and tables. I sat at a table this time and it was just fine and comfortable for the meal. I usually prefer a booth, but with the previously mentioned long line I figured beggars can't be choosers. The menu is pretty large and filled with all sorts of specials, Early bird, daily and I assume specials for each meal of the day. The special includes a salad bar salad, soup, a beverage, your meal and a selection of treats to enjoy after dinner. (I had the chocolate ice cream.) The salad is from a salad bar, which I am not usually a big fan of because of the lack of freshness. But, this place does a great job of swapping out everything so nothing was wilted or even close to old tasting or feeling. The dinner itself is delicious. I had the shepherd's pie. And, well, here's a complaint it wasn't what I think of shepherd's pie. It looked like they backed the meat and then threw a couple of scoop of mashed potatoes on top. Which is not my idea of the meal. You need to bake the mashed potatoes with every thing so you have that nice crispy brown top. And, you shouldn't be able to see through the potatoes to know there is meat under there. After I got over the initial disappointment I really enjoyed the meal. And, there was plenty of it! Dessert was fine. Not an outrageous ice cream sundae, just a scoop of ice cream in a small bowl. But, it was good ice cream. Very reasonable. Everyone was very friendly (aside from a foul mouthed old woman waiting in line in front of us. Hard to blame the diner for that.) I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good deal on a meal.
(5)Stephen B.
if you looking to go early in the morning on a weekday, make sure to have some patients when it comes to finding a parking spot. All spots are filled, always waiting for someone to come out so you can get a spot. This Diner gets the business. I drove around for 10 min. It seems many know each other and know the waitresses very well. The prices are so great you can get Breakfast under $8 and it's good food to. The staff is nice. Service is okay, it's just waiting for fill up for your coffee. But big reason for waiting is how busy they get. They could add few more waitresses, I look forward to going back for another breakfast!! Or mabe even try the dinner one time. I had the creamed chipped beef with home fries, it was average. But home fries kinda burnt. Just to well done for me. But would recommend trying this place.
(4)Tash L.
I went here for brunch, the food was very tasty and cheap. The atmosphere was that if a typical diner; family oriented and busy.
(3)Beth K.
Great food with great prices. Family oriented. Salad bar a bit small but it works. Friendly staff..a lot of regulars. I love the dip of beef..
(4)Stefani H.
We went there today for lunch and it was the worst food we have eaten. First I have to start by saying that when I sat down the server spilled two glasses of water on me. Since I was traveling I was in wet clothes for most of the day. Then I place my order and didn't want soup (have restricted diet) I wanted two sides instead. Nope you have to pay for the extra side , but its ok you just dumped two glasses of water on me and didn't even comp my meal let alone 1side. Then food comes and we both thought it was the worst. No flavor and mushy, Meatloaf tasted like dried out sausage and veal had no flavor ,pasta was mushy. Since we were visiting family that was the only good thing about the meal.
(1)Patri Z.
Mediocre food. Noisy, cramped. Waitress was tapping her foot for me to leave my booth after dinner, so other people could be rushed into my seat. Very rude when I can both see and hear her. Basically, a place for cheapskates. Not my kind of place.
(2)Joe D.
Good food and cheap but noisy restaurant with loud patrons at times but best dinner in NE for the value
(4)Marlyn V.
Come here to cure your hangover! Top 3 reasons why: 1. Most of their HUGE breakfast plates are under $10 (in case you spent all your money on vodka or strippers the day before). 2. The staff is surprisingly friendly (especially for a diner, that never happens). 3. They have the best steak and eggs ($10.50). Seriously, juicy thick steak, seasoned home fries, 2 freshly made to order eggs, crispy buttered toast AND endless cups of coffee. It's not a place where you bring your cousins visiting the US for the first time, you come here to get good food for a good price. There is plenty of parking, the longest wait I've endured is 15 mins and it's 10,000X better then the gross Perkins a few blocks away.
(4)Mary S.
My family and I eat here almost every weekend. Very good and super nice staff. The only complaint I have is their bathroom has this awful, awful smell all the time. It needs a severe cleaning .
(4)Chad P.
Food is decent and cheap and the manager is very nice. He shows a lot of concern for the customers. The decor is kitschy diner-esque and the portions are big. My biggest gripe is the service. The waitresses are indifferent to any solo diners or non-regulars. They are often loudly yukking it up with their favorite customers and will completely ignore you other than giving you the bare minimum until they slap your check down at the end with an attitude of "ok I'm done with you." A little tact and charm go a long way and would improve the experience here tremendously.
(3)Ezra S.
Andonio's Diner is a great experience, old and new friends await you there. The food is above average to good, portions are large so you can share with your "co-diner". The Greek salad was especially good and comes with grape leaves and spinach pie. The soup appears to be home made. There is ample parking and the prices are very fair. We are planning on making it one of our regular places to eat.
(5)Christine A.
I have discovered what IHOP aspires to be: Andonios! Seriously - I can't count how many times I've been to Andonios, and I have yet to come across a meal I didn't enjoy, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. My favorite meal here, though, is breakfast. You just can't beat it. My first choice order is the waffle with any meat. The pancakes are better than IHOP. I'm not a huge fan of eggs, but my family members are more than happy with any of the breakfast egg dishes they've ordered. The salad bar is always fresh and full; it's not about quantity, it's about quality. And the dinner specials are a great bang for their buck. The staff is SO friendly and sweet! Most of the clientele are regulars, and the staff knows the life stories of most of their clients. They love to dote on the kids. Some of them can get the shy-est of kids chatting up a storm. Whenever I leave Andonio's, my face, stomach and wallet are always smiling. How can you possibly beat that?
(5)Mike M.
Decided to give this diner a shot after my daughter's indoor soccer game. All I can say is we both were glad we did. The wait was a few minutes but well worth it. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and most important the food was good and plentiful. I had the broiled flounder combo (Flounder Florentine & Flounder stuffed with crab meat). The meal came with bread, soup, salad, two veggies, dessert and soft drinks...for about $10. I will most certainly be back after her next game.
(4)Tim P.
Not a bad first impression ... I was actually gonna head to another diner that i hadn't tried when I drove past this place, which i had my eye on for quite some time. Very nice outside and inside. But also very small inside, so be prepared to not get seat near a window if that's what you like. Also, I don't recall seeing any tables w/chairs... Just booths and about 8 counter seats. I walked in, said hello, and was told that I could have a seat where I liked... The waitress immediately brought me coffee and juice. Took my order, and literally within minutes, my plate was on my table piping hot... The breakfast was very good, along with the friendly service. I got there early and got a seat right away. Within minutes the place was full.... I told the waitress on my way out that I planned on returning soon. Hopefully next time for lunch.
(4)Jay J.
If you are looking for a filling, satisfying breakfast.... come here!
(5)Peter P.
Ordered hamburger for me and rigatoni w/ sausage for the wife. Hamburger was frozen patty and came with yellowish coleslaw. Rigatoni had very little sauce which may have been a good thing since it was a watery orange color. Staff was nice but atmosphere/décor was outdated at best. Prices were cheap. $18.00 for two meals. I don't expect great food at a diner but Mayfair or Suburban diners are WAY better options.
(1)Doug I.
Not impressed. I was by myself so maybe I wasn't worth more than the minimum. Everyone but the actual owner seemed miserable. The food was worse than plain. It seemed like leftovers. Why is it so hard to make your core foods taste good? Why do I have to dress it up with fruit and syrups? I was just visiting but I should have gone somewhere else. Young owners but decor looks to date from the 70s. Regulars look like they do too.
(2)Jaison K.
I really like this place! It is one of the best diners in the Philadelphia area - It might get quite busy at times - but the food is worth the wait. Service is wonderful and price is very good. Any food that you get from here is worth it - whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. Coffee is very good - The Bagels are amazing! As are the eggs and sausage. Parking lot is small - but should be ok on most days. Highly recommended!
(4)Jack R.
Best diner in the Northeast. Period. Food is dynamite(they have a kick-ass pizza steak; make sure to ask them to toast the roll, as this bad boy is full of tender steak!!) Breakfast is the thing here, though..... it's DIRT cheap( nothing on the dinner menu over $13, & that's seafood, breakfast the most expensive is $10.75, steak & eggs, a surefire hangover cure!!)), really extensive menu( & if you don't see it, ask, they will probably make it for you if they can) dynamite taste, & they feed ya !! (I'm a big boy, & this place filled me, which is a rarity for diners). If you want breakfast, get out of bed & be here by 7am( when they open), just so you can beat the senior mob. The only drawback is that it is small, & if you get here past 8am, you will be waiting(& waiting, & waiting) for a seat. My go-to place for breakfast!!
(5)Reid F.
So, you show up at this place, and half the time, there is a line. The only reason I can figure is the large portions, which seem to appeal to many of the seniors and families who frequent this diner. The food is bland, but I guess that's what many people want...I'd rather have a meal with a little more character.
(2)Brian W.
I'm a bit reticent to write a review for Andonio's diner. Why? Because too many people already know about it! We've been eating there at least once a week for probably a decade now. Unless you go on off hours, you'll have a wait. Sometimes a really long wait. The value is unsurpassed and the food rarely disappoints; I can count on one hand the "bad" entrees I've had in the past 10 years. Now, keep in mind it's a small, local Greek diner, and don't expect haute cuisine (although they do make some surprisingly unusual dishes). The salad bar, while small, is always very fresh due to the constant turnover. In fact, just about everything we've had has been fresh. I think they have so much volume of business that ingredients don't have time to get old. The waitstaff really shines here... almost without exception they are incredibly speedy, hard working, and friendly to all (but don't get on their bad side). The owner, Lazoros, is often "working" the dining room, greeting guests, and making everyone feel at home. That's something you don't often see at restaurants any more. Yes, the clientele is often geriatric. That's probably why you don't see very many Yelp reviews for it. But, despite what another poster said, it's always been very kid friendly in our experience (we've been taking our now-seven-year-old son there since he was born). It's unusual to not see at least one family with children there, and the staff positively dotes on the young guests. (For the record, we're early 40s, and started going when we were in our 30s.) What could be improved? When there is a wait it can be a bit of a mob scene. For some reason they never take names for the waitlist, rather relying on where people are standing and their memory of the order of arrival. This can make for a stressful wait. Also, they could do better at keeping the place clean. We've never felt it was bad enough to make us worry about the food, but I agree that the high-volume probably makes it hard to keep the place spotless. Most of the seating is four-person booths, with three booths that seat up to six, and a couple of tables/chairs in the back that can be pushed together. I'd think twice about just dropping in with a group, as you'll probably have to wait a long time to get seated. I believe they may take reservations for bigger groups, although they don't for other parties.
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