2008 Woodie Awards
Nocturnal Nibbles
Eating late in the Bay Area: Part 3
Christo Raines
Issue date: 4/24/07 Section: Detour
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This week's featured area:
San Francisco
Nocturnal Nibbles is a three-part series designed to inform the Saint Mary's community about nearby dining that continues to serve even after the last Costco chimichanga has been consumed in Oliver Hall. These eateries are open late and you don't need to bust out the fake I.D. for admittance. Here is the third and final installment:
Baghdad Café (2295 Market near Castro)
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
Baghdad Café is supposedly one of the quintessential late-night spots to check out in the City (Unfortunately, it was closed due to an apparent gas leak last Friday night). Its menu was the priciest of the 24-hour places, ($10 for breakfast/lunch and $5/$6 for dessert) but Baghdad seemed the most charming of the late night options. There is a picturesque country feel to the wooden interior one might expect to find in some rural town. It seemed like a mellow crowd would hang out there and it would likely be a great place for a quiet date.
Lucky Penny (2670 Geary near Masonic)
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
The Lucky Penny is highly regarded by the online community, but was not particularly impressive upon visiting; it was a truck stop minus the truckers. The waitress said most people ordered the Good Morning Special, which was reasonably priced around $6. Most of the other food ranged around the same price, and for this reason I can see why it is so popular online. Still, this restaurant seems like the place the locals go but do not brag about.
Orphan Andy's (3991 17th near Market)
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
Finally, a place worth going to the City for. Orphan Andy's definitely serves to supply a listless night with more color than the rainbow flag two blocks away from it at the epicenter of the Castro. Orphan Andy's offers food one would expect to see at a diner, but of a higher grade than the other late-night options. Breakfast and lunch are around $7- $11 and dinner is closer to $12. One can feel less environmentally guilty because Orphan Andy's both recycles and composts. If you do visit, check out the chili-cheese fries ($7) that could easily feed two typical SMC students or nine SMC cheerleaders.
San Francisco
Nocturnal Nibbles is a three-part series designed to inform the Saint Mary's community about nearby dining that continues to serve even after the last Costco chimichanga has been consumed in Oliver Hall. These eateries are open late and you don't need to bust out the fake I.D. for admittance. Here is the third and final installment:
Baghdad Café (2295 Market near Castro)
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
Baghdad Café is supposedly one of the quintessential late-night spots to check out in the City (Unfortunately, it was closed due to an apparent gas leak last Friday night). Its menu was the priciest of the 24-hour places, ($10 for breakfast/lunch and $5/$6 for dessert) but Baghdad seemed the most charming of the late night options. There is a picturesque country feel to the wooden interior one might expect to find in some rural town. It seemed like a mellow crowd would hang out there and it would likely be a great place for a quiet date.
Lucky Penny (2670 Geary near Masonic)
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
The Lucky Penny is highly regarded by the online community, but was not particularly impressive upon visiting; it was a truck stop minus the truckers. The waitress said most people ordered the Good Morning Special, which was reasonably priced around $6. Most of the other food ranged around the same price, and for this reason I can see why it is so popular online. Still, this restaurant seems like the place the locals go but do not brag about.
Orphan Andy's (3991 17th near Market)
Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
Finally, a place worth going to the City for. Orphan Andy's definitely serves to supply a listless night with more color than the rainbow flag two blocks away from it at the epicenter of the Castro. Orphan Andy's offers food one would expect to see at a diner, but of a higher grade than the other late-night options. Breakfast and lunch are around $7- $11 and dinner is closer to $12. One can feel less environmentally guilty because Orphan Andy's both recycles and composts. If you do visit, check out the chili-cheese fries ($7) that could easily feed two typical SMC students or nine SMC cheerleaders.