Orphan Andy's, a cherished 24-hour diner in San Francisco's Castro district, is for sale for $250,000 as owners Bill Pung and Dennis Ziebell retire after nearly five decades. They hope to find a buyer committed to keeping the diner open and retaining its staff. The diner has long served as a cultural hub for the LGBTQ community, known for its retro decor and late-night comfort food. Ziebell's connection to the restaurant dates back to its previous incarnation, and he shares a deep personal history with the establishment, having met Pung there and later transformed it into the beloved Orphan Andy's.
For nearly five decades, Orphan Andy's has been a refuge for the LGBTQ community and a fixture of the Castro. With its inviting red leatherette booths, jukebox and quirky retro decor, it's a reliable place to dine on chicken-fried steak, patty melts and banana hotcakes into the wee hours of the night.
Ziebell has been a San Francisco restaurant owner since he was 22 years old, when he bought Andy's Donuts, a 24-hour diner that was once frequented by Harvey Milk.
This isn't just a restaurant; it's a cultural landmark.
I wanted to continue the same menu and 24/7 classic diner format that had been at Andy's Donuts.
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