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For three star American, try Ann Sather in Chicago. This popular restaurant has been serving up affordable meals in the Lakeview neighborhood for the last 50 years. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, breakfast, and brunch.
Go early to avoid a wait at this diner, where a mix of Boys Town regulars fill two large rooms to sample dishes like red-salmon salad and hot Reuben sandwiches. The cinnamon rolls are dense squares of...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/30/2004
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ann Sather is like Family to me. We go wayy wayy back...... I had my first Ann Sathers Cinnamon Roll at the age of 5 and now im 25 years old and still in love with those very same Rolls! I have since…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We needed a good brunch place to help spend half the day before flying back home. Ann Sather was apparently a local favorite, and we came to this one because it appeared to be the 'original.' The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my stomach hurts from having such a sweet tooth! But I just can't resist the cinnamon rolls....I just want an order of them and nothing else....I feel like Homer Simpson drooling at the thought of…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I had the lingonberry pancakes that tasted like a dirty diaper a few years ago, I hadn't ventured back until today, when I thought I would give the new location and the lunch menu a try.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit it... I'm not experimental when it comes to brunch. For me, brunch is not a time where I need to be challenged with exciting new taste sensations. I just want coffee and the comfort of a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5-star for the best cinnamon rolls in world!!! i woke up this morning drooling for just one,
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first Ann Sather experience and I must say I was very impressed--especially for a multi-location restaurant. The cinnamon rolls were fabulous, and I wish I had also tried the pecan rolls,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
people seem to love the cinnamon rolls. i was disappointed. where's the cinnamon in those things? you have to search for it. don't be so stingy with the cinnamon ann! in my world a perfect cinnamon…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service has much improved...my coffee was refilled promptly for 2 hours (long lunch), the server was as kind as could be...very well done! They seem to have expanded their menu with more offerings...I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner from your grandmother I can't help but like Ann Sather. I actually prefer to come for dinner because they do a great version of chicken livers with bacon and onions. It's easier to avoid the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never go here because I'm scared of the wait so imagine my delight when I arrive Saturday afternoon at noon and am seated right away... And my delightful experience didn't stop there because I was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't tell you how many times I have been here. And it's always the same. Great. The frinkin cinnamon rolls will throw you into a diabetic coma there so good. I had two eggs sunny side up and hash…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ann Sather's is the place where you get comfort breakfast food. The cinnamon rolls are incredibly warm and soft, and I want to crawl into one right now... The Swedish pancakes are delectable. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been going here since I was in high school. Great breakfast spot in a fun area to people watch. Do try the cinnamon rolls. They are so damn good it's not even funny.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy the cinnamon rolls are great! I took family from out of town here and my mom liked it so much she wanted to go back the next day! The cinnamon rolls are out of this world. They give you a crap…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite my complete disdain for the Wrigleyhell-Lakeview-Belmont area, I must say that for a breakfast place Ann Sather is both reasonable and solid. Every time I've been there I've been sat fast,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch value - the average entree is about $9 and comes with your choice of 2 big sides (cinnamon rolls, biscuits, toast, fruit, potatoes, etc). There's a good selection to choose from as well.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love ann sather. Yes, the portions are huge and definitely not doing good things for my waist line, but therein lies the beauty of the doggy bag. I take half my food home and make two breakfasts…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nostalgic Review. Several times a month I used to get Crabcake Benedict and for the choice of 2 sides, I'd double up on the fruit salad. There was this adorable gay waiter who would say, "Yes, Yes! I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i don't get it. the portions were way too generous, the food kind of bland and predictable, and worst of all, it was loud as hell in there. i couldn't hear my friend for shit. i honestly think they…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had breakfast with family here to discuss upcoming wedding showers. The food was great (salmon & dill omelet/cinnamon roll) and the staff was nice. They were quite attentive with the coffee though…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought it was pretty good. Nice generous portion of omelet. I even got two cinnamon buns! I thought it would be a horrible local chain like Mel's in San Francisco but It turned out to be decent.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for breakfast. who can mess up breakfast?...Ann Sather! I have heard such wonders about this place. So we went and just about everything I had tasted like it came from a gas station warming…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bland monochrome fare Oh, "Woe!" to my digestion
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only ever eaten here once but I probably wouldn't return. First, the wait/line is atrocious. I understand that they don't take reservations for less than 8 people and, being Sunday morning, it seems…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for breakfast and had one of the world famous cinnamon rolls. Those were pretty good. But the turkey benedict left me feeling bloated and unsure of myself.....
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the cinnamon rolls were good, but i really wasn't impressed by their menu or their food. i thought there'd be more selection...but what else does one expect from scandinavian food? apparently, I don't…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. I can't afford to go there alot (it's not majorly expensive, just more than I can usually spend) but when I do it's really worth it. I go a la carte there. Hot Biscuits,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to admit a few things before I begin this review. For starters, I only go when... 1. I have a reservation, or
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this restaurant a lot. But I'd bet dollars to donuts that's because I never, never, EVER come here if I have even a sneaking suspicion that it will be packed with trixies that have finally…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although I love love love the cinnamon rolls, the rest of hte food comes out greasier than I expect it. Then, I remember that it's a diner. Whoops! The lunch specials are great, though, and the swedish…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp - update your address! It's 909 not 929! Anyway, this place is busy, there was a line out the door before I left at noon. I was dragged out of bed for an early brunch at 11a, but I was lucky,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten at this new location several times and others in the area as well (what can I say, I'm a brunchie) and while my experiences are never bad, I'm usually relieved to be leaving. So, here's…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When it comes to swedish breakfasts - Ann Sather's has established themselves as the purveyors throughout the city. The new location on Belmont has a more spruced up look to them, and the food is…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at both the old belmont location and twice at the new belmont location (literally right down the street - east of the old location). Ive never been that blown away by their food, but its…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Never Never Never Never Ever go to this location if you are a.) hungry.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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5 stars for the cinnamon rolls, they are awesome. I go here probably 3 times a month for breakfast on Sunday and have always had amazing cinnamon rolls. I could eat a bowl of the icing they put on them by...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here twice at the new location(909 W. Belmont Chicago, IL 60657) and have some mixed feelings about the food. The decor is fairly clean and presentable looking as though they just went…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I see that others have been disappointes, but my experience here in the Spring was not to bad at all. i went with a group and there was about 6 of us. We all ordered their breakfast omelette…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's been years since I ate at this venerable, neighborhood institution,,,there are just too many great restaurants in the area and Ann Sather always seemed more for the tourists and less for the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ann Sathers is like the Swedish aunt I never had who smoked over the stove and ashed in my omelet.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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I'd been to Ann Sathers in Lakeview several times over the last few months and really thought that I'd found my regular, favorite breakfast restaurant. The food is good, the service is quick and the wait staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only one that notices the musty cat pee dog smell as soon as you walk through their doors? Have smelled this on more than one occasion (Yes I know it was foolish to come back). I have…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, wow. The reviews here are either raving or scathing. I've only been here once and I don't know it from the days of yore. So, FWIW, here is my review: Ann Sather has amazing cinnamon rolls. And when…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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The cinnamon buns were delicious and the bacon was perfect. The waiter was even really attentive... but NEVER give these guys your credit card! The shenanigans began when they gave me the bill. I gave them my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cinnamon rolls are my new guilty pleasure after having them here! Soft delicious dough enveloped in sweet creamy icing...try the biscuits & gravy too ( can opt to have biscuits with honey). Both do a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Who wants boiled sausage (aka "swedish potato sausage") six inches in diameter? NOT ME!
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was really fast and tasted great (granted, we were there in the late afternoon...). Our cinnamon rolls were fresh, and they were fantastic. I wish I could…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It hurts to write this review because I had such fond memories of this place...but the shit has hit the fan at Ann Sather. I use to come here with the fam for Easter and it was great. Then something…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
How could i not eat swedish pancakes while in chicago? okay, fine. the swedish pancakes here are decent. but otherwise, this place is abysmal. i was waiting for cockroaches to come crawling onto my…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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Because I do! I am always hunting down the best that the Chicago area has to offer, and A.S. has about seven different types. Lots of food for your money, and a great place to start your day. Does get crowded...
menupages.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're just going for the cinnamon rolls, you might be disappointed. The dough and icing is inconsistent. I suppose people either love it or hate.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a late breakfast here the other day. I got a 3 egg omelet w/ cheddar, and fruit and cinnamon rolls on the side. the cinnamon rolls were gorgeous...but turned out to be too dry for me to consider…
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the cinnamon rolls, they are awesome. I go here probably 3 times a month for breakfast on Sunday and have always had amazing cinnamon rolls. I could eat a bowl of the icing they put on…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made it to this well-established landmark on Belmont for the first time after years of living in the neighborhood and keep returning more often since I moved out! A casual, extremely popular brunch…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hollandaise sauce could use a little work but the side of tomatoes and the cinnamon rolls were delish. The waiter was super attentive constantly refilling coffee and water. The pancakes were not…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't love the awesome gooeyness of their cinnamon rolls? I used to frequent the Clark St. location when I attended beauty school across the street, but they were closed for a while (not sure…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My only experience here has been their Thanksgiving dinner - my parents and brother were visiting and I had never tried a traditional TG dinner. After looking at some other options, I decided on this…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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yeah yeah cinnamon rolls. if that's all you want for breakfast then go ahead. but if you are eating out for something more consider this when choosing: ITS NOT HOLLANDAISE! if you are ordering one of their...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is going down hill; first they got rid of fountain soda, now only cans, okay I should not be drinking all the soda. Second they sold the upstairs to make a sports/comedy bar, fine business is not…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One extra star for the hot buns. Aside from these, I don't really see the big deal with this place. The breakfasts are just ok, and you'll probably be sitting in a big windowless room while you eat…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to this Ann Sather's recently, but really don't see what the hype is about the place. I actually cringe when someone recommends it, because honestly I'd rather eat at home than here.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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I love this place for breakfast. Cinnamon rolls the size of your head, delicious breakfast menu, great coffee, warm and friendly staff. I want to go back for dinner next time I'm visiting Chicago.
menupages.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I come here for breakfast on the weekends when there isn't time/energy/good weather to stand around in cramped doorways elsewhere, as they always have tables available. Their eggs are less than…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Completely disappointing. I didn't even order because I couldn't find a single thing on the menu I wanted. I ended up going over to Clark's and having a better experience. The staff was incredibly…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have really, really tried to like Ann Sather but I just can't. I find this particular location to be especially bland, but the one in Andersonville isn't much better. I've tried their egg dishes…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ann Sather's Belmont location...for that matter, all their locations is one of those places that make me wonder what all the fuss is about. I hate standing in line for anything, let alone the blah…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Edit: They got some new, flashy digs, right down the street. Very nice! I've been here many a time when the other Lakeview brunch hot spots are packed to the gills with hungry hangovers.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was a time, back when I was just a visitor to Chicago, that I would have given anything to live just a few miles away from Ann Sather and be able to eat there any time I wanted. I never thought…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is mostly no different from any other diner, however... No one does cinnamon rolls like A. Sather's! And I love their Swedish Pancakes with Lingonberries (which is a fun word to say in…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ann Sather has quickly become one of my favorite brunch places. It's Swedish, well Swedish-American comfort food. Trust me, a lot of the authentic Nordic cuisine is kind of disgusting and involves a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The breads, oh the breads, are just too doughy and too tastey for me to do them justice. This place has comfort food galore and a chill atmosphere. Bonus: free parking in the back of the building.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
People go gaga for this place and I can't see why. My waiter had the worst attitude ever, it took 45 minutes to get a salad, and it wasn't that cheap. I will admit that the cinnamon rolls smell…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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super Swedish food in a fun atmosphere... ABBA Brunch on the first Sunday of every month (Milwaukee Ave location)... great place for families... terrific food, great menu... you may have to wait, but it's...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I've been lucky, but I've been here a half-dozen times and have always had no wait, good service, and tasty food. I don't eat the Swedish things (meatballs, pancakes, etc) because I find them…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm usually pretty lenient and give places the benefit of the doubt, but Ann Sather's is so bad, and my experience was so horrendous, that they alone warrant my first 1-star. I came here for dinner,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times with friends that are excited to try it for the first time. Invariably, I'm underwhelmed. The restaurant is crowded and loud. The food is nothing spectacular...…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food I can take or leave. But the warm, gooey and delicious cinnamon rolls are what draw me in. I have never had a bad experience here. It is almost always loud and crowded but the wait staff…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't love this place but it's not bad for a quick breakfast. The potato pancakes were yummy and served how I like 'em...with sour cream and applesauce. The biscuits and gravy wasn't so good.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was extremely crowded.. the breakfast was bland.. the atmosphere is busy yet it run very well.. I absolutely love the cinnamon rolls.. If I return I will likely just get the cinnamon rolls…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love this old building...and that's pretty much where it ends. I never understood the big deal about this place when Chicago is also home to breakfast spots like Bongo Room and Wishbone. My…
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for brunch. I've been here with friends and brought in family from out of town and have not been disappointed. The cinnamon rolls are awesome and I highly recommend the Smoked Salmon…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure whichever location you visit you get the Cinnamon rolls. If driving down Belmont look south for the sign in an alley midway down the block, there's parking in the rear. Once you pay for your…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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This place is great for dinner! For one price, you get an assortment of breads (including the famous Ann Sather cinnamon rolls), an appetizer (the fruit soup is yummy!), an entree (the filet mignon, Swedish...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was really surprised to read some of the negative reviews below. I just went there for breakfast this morning and found everything delicious, the service fantastic and the wait minimal (although it…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to hate Ann Sather. I've changed my mind. The restaurant decor is classic and worthwhile for that alone. But I had a really tasty omlette there the other day. This very much like…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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Ann Sather is a Chicago institution, for good reason. Their breakfasts are legendary, with huge port...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ann Sather is my favorite place to go after a long run just for the value. You can get a three ingrediant omelet and two sides (such as fruit or those yummy cinnamon rolls) for just under $7. It fills…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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There are plently of places that one can purchase a warm and wonderful smelling cinnamon roll - however Ann Sather's offers one that also tastes well beyond expectation. I ordered their breakfast sampler which...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is okay but the restaurant always seems to be full of flies.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, Ann Sather is just ok. Standard breakfast fare, I think I got eggs and sausage or something like that. The cinnamon roll was very good but for some reason the orange juice tasted like wood and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why Ann Sather is getting such a bad rep. I choose only to eat like two things on the menu and I think the place is fine. The cinnamon rolls and homemade breads are delicious! They…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I also don't see what's so bad about Ann Sather! Ann Sather is pretty decent, average diner food Swedish style. It's a few bucks more than your average dive, but the food is fresh and yummy. I've…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The facts- This Ann Sather's the oldest one, and Ann Sather's been serving good breakfast, Swedish pancakes with lingonberries for a long time. This spot's got parking in the rear too(look down the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At its West Belmont Avenue location just a few feet from the L train station off the Red Line, Ann Sather's is the type of place that feels like you stepped back in time with the traditional…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Been years since i have been there and the memory is still strong. Many friends in Chicago call me from here on a daily basis. The breakfast is to die for, and the menu is filled with enough tongue-pleasures...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, this place is so awful. I kept hearing about them so I had to go. Those cinnamon rolls are a joke. They are gas station quality at best. The food was slightly better cafeteria quality. I can't…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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Order the crab cakes benedict or just get cinnamon rolls. The prices are comparable to other diner...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/19/2006
