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Andy’s Flour Power

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Andy's Flour Power: A Welcoming Restaurant That Proves You Can't Fake Fresh
Local Expert's Rating:
4.5 / 5
The Bottom Line:

Andy's Flour Power is the perfect Panama City Beach destination for a fresh omelet or sandwich, ideally accompanied by a hot cup of coffee and excellent conversation.

- The FloridaPanhandle.com Local Expert Team

Andy’s Flour Power has seen a few significant changes in the last few years, but it remains as desirable a breakfast hangout as ever.

Founded by father-son duo Andy and Kevin Faoutas in 2004 and later sold to acclaimed chef John Certo, the restaurant has long been known for its fresh entrees and baked goods. It also has a reputation for being a warm and welcoming hangout, where visitors can expect to be personally greeted by the chef.

The restaurant recently changed its location, but the new facility is just half a mile from its former haunt. Boasting 172 seats, this restaurant can now accommodate a much larger crowd — definitely good news given how popular a breakfast joint Andy’s Flour Power has become in the past few years.

Open for breakfast and lunch during the week and brunch on the weekend, Andy’s maintains a few separate menus that feature a fair amount of overlap. Breakfasts are notoriously affordable, and, despite the modest prices, you can expect to leave feeling full. The restaurant makes no claims of serving fancy meals, but freshness is always guaranteed..

A kid’s menu is available for guests ages 10 and younger. This specialized menu features smaller portions of several items already included on the standard menu.

Like any good breakfast establishment, Andy’s Flour Power serves coffee. A variety of other beverages are also available, including hot chocolate, milk, juice, and soda.

A few of our favorite menu items include the following:

I Want It All Omelet
One of several rolled omelets available at Andy’s Flour Power, this isn’t quite like any egg-based dish you’ve ever sampled. The restaurant’s unique omelets are cooked crepe-thin with three eggs — or exclusively with egg whites for a small extra charge. Fillings for the I Want It All Omelet include ham, bacon, cheddar, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, spinach, and peppers. Like all of the restaurant’s omelets, this delightful dish is served with your choice of white, wheat, rye, walnut raisin, or biscuit toast.

Vegetable Frittata
Perfect for vegetarians or anybody looking to get in their daily dose of veggies, this healthy frittata features a special roasted mix of red peppers, asparagus, and zucchini. If you’re really feeling ambitious, you can add mushrooms, spinach, or caramelized onions for an additional charge. Not only is the frittata loaded with veggies, but it’s also topped with a generous amount of cheese.

Flour Power French Toast
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this mouthwatering take on French toast. The Flour Power version features thick French bread dipped in a brown sugar and cinnamon batter. The battered bread is grilled to perfection and topped with powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, and toasted nuts. You’re welcome to add authentic maple syrup for a small charge.

Shrimp and Grits
Stop in during the weekend to enjoy one of Andy’s Flour Power top brunch specials. The restaurant’s shrimp and grits allow you to enjoy a taste of New Orleans in Panama City Beach. This entree includes a Cajun specialty known as shrimp étouffée, which smothers a generous serving of cheese grits.

The Cuban
This classic sandwich features pork loin, Genoa salami, and baked ham, along with Swiss cheese and mustard. The sandwich is grill-pressed to perfection on Cuban bread. As with all sandwich orders at Andy’s Flour Power, you’ll also receive a kosher dill pickle spear, sliced fruit, and chips. Any of these sides can be replaced by potato salad upon request.

Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast or lunch entree, you’ll find plenty of options worth ordering at Andy’s Flour Power.

Insider Tips:
-Stop by the restaurant on a Saturday or Sunday during brunch for live jazz music. Set aside plenty of time, as the restaurant tends to be busy during the weekend.
-In addition to the variety of items featured on its menu, Andy’s Flour Power offers a wide range of baked goods. The selection changes regularly, but you can probably expect to find dinner rolls, loaves of bread, fresh-baked cookies, and assorted muffins or pastries. Depending on when you visit, you could also leave with a fresh cake. The dessert selection varies from one day to the next, but if you’re lucky, you may find the carrot, coconut, red velvet, or chocolate cake.