The Castro Part 4: Places That Are Here To Stay

Like most SF neighborhoods, the Castro has history. While some of the places are new and trendy, there are a handful of diners that you can consider as "absolute fixtures" in the area. These places have occupied their spots for years (decades even), and offer a warm atmosphere, good set of clientele, and a taste of what the real Castro is all about.

Orphan Andy's

What's Special About it:
Open 2 hours. Awesome! The menu has typical diner items, breakfast options include omelettes, pancakes and French toast.

What Customers Say:
"Orphan Andy's does't pretend to be anything its not. What it does well, is good, cheap food. The ultimate convience between 2am and 11am when everything else is closed."

What Else to Order:
Double cheeseburger and mozzarella sticks 

Location:
3991 17th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Neighborhood:
b/t Castro St & Hartford St
Castro

Cove Café

What's Special About it:
Good food, nice ambiance, free wifi, and the host is very friendly and hospitable.

What Customers Say:
"I ordered the Carnivore Scramble, and it was pretty good. Is there really much to complain about with eggs, cheese, Irish bangers, bacon, and ham? The bangers were pretty tasty. They had a peppery and earthy flavor from maybe coriander, sage, and nutmeg"

What Else to Order:
Buckwheat pancakes. Mimosas

Location:

434 Castro St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Neighborhood:
b/t 18th St & 17th St 
Castro