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Shawsheen Luncheonette
May 2, 2008 by Michael from N. Reading
Overall Rating: 2
Food:[4] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Decent portions.
• Unfriendly.

“Just ok - at best. The 2 most consistent things I heard were: the breakfast is good and don't bring your family here - not kid friendly. So I went without kids, which was good because I did witness the owner or manager being uncomfortably rude to a family trying to feed their baby. From what I could gather she was telling them they weren't allowed to bring baby food into the restaurant. I'm not even sure it's legal to make that kind of claim. Anyhow that wasn't my problem. It's important to note that I did go for lunch, whereas they are better known for breakfast. I got a tuna sandwich and fries. The fries were good, nice and crispy and lots of them. The sandwich was not so good. The tuna was poor quality and the toast was burnt. When I pointed out the problem with the toast, the manager disagreed with me and then ignored me. I'm still rating this place as ok for business travelers because it was fast and inexpensive. Just make sure your expectations are set appropriately - which is very low.”

Shawsheen Luncheonette
Apr 23, 2008 by Doug from Andover
Overall Rating: 2
Food:[4] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[1]

• None worth mentioning.
• Rude and unpleasant atmosphere.

“Not great. Not even good. Management is very unfriendly mainly because people are always complaining about the food. The quality is poor and it's often served cold. Here's an idea: improve the quality. Then the complains decline. Then customers are happy and management is happy. I rank the Shaw sheen Luncheonette in Andover, MA as a "D+". Therefore I definitely do not recommend it. However if anyone hears of some significant improvements, please make a posting. I might be willing to give it another try.”

Shawsheen Luncheonette
Apr 17, 2008 by James from Andover
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[3] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Coffee is still decent.
• Poor quality food across the board.

“Pretty Bad. The Shaw sheen Luncheonette in Andover, MA used to be a reliable diner for breakfast and lunch, but mainly breakfast. Unfortunately the quality of their meals continues to decline. It's never been a nice place. The atmosphere was always kind of dull and the management was always really rude. But lots of us didn't mind because the breakfast was great. Unfortunately today we are left with a dull, rude place with sub-par food. So unless they make some serious changes, I'm disappointed to say that the Shaw sheen Luncheonette in Andover is a place to avoid.”

Shawsheen Luncheonette
Apr 16, 2008 by The Food Guy from Andover, MA
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[3] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[1]

• None that I can think us.
• Too many too list here.

“The Shawsheen Luncheonette is a well known diner in Andover, MA. It's been there forever and its been popular forever. Unfortunately the rumors about it's rapidly declining quality are true. It's been long know as an adult-only establishment, this isn't it's official status but everyone knows better than to bring your family here. Management there makes it crystal clear that kids are as welcome as a pack of lepers. Which although odd isn't all bad if you're an adult looking for breakfast or lunch. It's always had a strange atmosphere, not terribly friendly (even to the desired adult crowd), and all around somewhat uncomfortable you always get the feeling they don't want you there. But people would put up with it because the food was good. Now this critical element is gone. What's left? An unfriendly estblishment with bad food. I certainly hope they rebound to become a respectable restuarant again as it has become an Andover landmark. But unfortunately today the overwhelming opinion in Andover is that the Shawsheen Luncheonette is a poor choice for any meal.”

Shawsheen Luncheonette
Apr 16, 2008 by Michael from Andover
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[3] • Service:[3] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing.
• Lots and lots.

“The food was bad, the service was slow and rude, which equates to an all around awful dining experience. I politely complained about my meal the waitress. The owner overheard this and came rushing over to basically tell me that the meal was fine and that I'm an idiot. I'm still confused by the whole ridiculous situation. I'm not sure how they ever get anyone to come back twice. I won't go back. Save your time and money do not go to the Shaw sheen Luncheonette in Andover, MA.”