Ann Sather's Restaurant

(773) 271-6677

5207 N Clark St (at W Foster St)
Chicago, IL 60640 41.9765 -87.6683

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Neighborhoods: Edgewater, Far North Side

ANNSATHER.COM

Hours:

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Price:

$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants, Diners, Catering

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Breakfast, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Swedish

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Ann Sather's Restaurant

Featured Review

Jennifer Olvera

Contributor

In Short – The scent of gooey cinnamon rolls dripping with icing pervades this casual spot, which attracts casually clad neighborhood types all day long and hovers at capacity on weekends. Scores of breakfast dishes top tables in the morning like fluffy three-egg omelets, waffles and eggs Benedict. By lunchtime, diners munch on open-faced beef sandwiches, oversized blue cheese burgers and egg salad sandwiches.

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Parking:
Patrons can park in the Bank One lot after it closes at 12pm on Saturday and all day on Sunday.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. If you're visiting the city on vacation, it's a "must go to" for breakfast -- but for best atmosphere, be sure to visit the one in Andersonville (5207 N. Clark) or the original one on Belmont near the el.
  2. Forsake the hustle, bustle and edginess of the Belmont location for a comfortable meal here.
  3. casual atmosphere, good service, great breakfast, known for their cinnamon rolls.
  4. the belmont location is the best breakfast place.
  5. It is conviently located off of the brown or red lines, and they also have free parking which is a big, big plus.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. This resturant is one of my favorites,located near wrigley field,they have the best home cooked food.
  2. Forsake the hustle, bustle and edginess of the Belmont location for a comfortable meal here.
  3. You're going to want some fresh squeezed OJ, some (deservingly famous) cinammon rolls, and some sort of egg based breakfast.
  4. The food tastes great, looks great andthe portions are just right.
  5. Gigantic portions of delicious breakfast
  6. The sandwiches are huge, especially after indulging in those famous cinnamon rolls (as if anyone could resist).
overall
100.0% positive
  1. the belmont location is the best breakfast place.
service
100.0% positive
  1. casual atmosphere, good service, great breakfast, known for their cinnamon rolls.
  2. Also, they have the best waiter (JOSE I LOVE YA) there!
value
100.0% positive
  1. Gigantic portions of delicious breakfast
  2. The place is usually very crowded for breakfast but well worth the wait ,and the chef Andy Winkle is an awesome guy and a great cook.
  3. The food tastes great, looks great andthe portions are just right.
  4. The sandwiches are huge, especially after indulging in those famous cinnamon rolls (as if anyone could resist).
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/17/03

Gigantic portions of delicious breakfast

by armaghetto at Citysearch

OK, I love to eat. I can put away my share of food, and still ask "are you going to eat that?" Not at Ann Sather. The omlettes are so fluffy they take up the entire plate. You're going to want some fresh squeezed OJ, some (deservingly famous) cinammon rolls, and some sort of egg based breakfast.

The wait staff is INCREDIBLY nice, almost rediculously so. The owner Debbie will frequently come up and ask how things are. I've even had her come over and slap down some of her brownies for me to try.

The crowd tends to be locals and, er, older folks. Being a pierced out long hair, I draw my share of looks, especially in this traditional, pastel colored environment.

Bottom line, if you want breakfast and you're in Andersonville, you'd be crazy or stupid to pass up Ann Sather.

  • Pros: BIG portions f/ cheap, super friendly, crazy delicious
  • Cons: closes around 2 or 3, can't walk afterwards
4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

01/02/03

It's the SMELL

by bearloyer at Citysearch

great smell immediately when you enter the restaurant. The food tastes great, looks great andthe portions are just right.

4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

11/20/02

Yummy Pastries

by AnnaAradia2769 at Citysearch

I LOVE ANNE SATHERS! I first came upon Ann Sathers while I was at school at DePaul and one of my roommates suggested it for breakfast. It is conviently located off of the brown or red lines, and they also have free parking which is a big, big plus. The hashbrowns are fabulous and the breakfast always leaves me full. Also, they have the best waiter (JOSE I LOVE YA) there! I have taken friends and family, and yet to here a complaint!

  • Pros: Great food, Great Service, Parking/ Public Trans
  • Cons: ambiance is average, can be crowded
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/15/02

My personal favorite!!!!!

by msred13 at Citysearch

Ann Sather has wonderful breakfast & the city's best cinnamon buns ,if you have'nt had them yet i urge you to do so. The place is usually very crowded for breakfast but well worth the wait ,and the chef Andy Winkle is an awesome guy and a great cook. Keep up the good work Ang........Shawni

  • Pros: great atmosphere, awesome cinnamon buns
  • Cons: crowded
4.5 Star Rating: Recommended

08/17/02

Great breakfasts!

by dan_in_lakeview at Citysearch

Ann Sather is a Chicago institution. If you're visiting the city on vacation, it's a "must go to" for breakfast -- but for best atmosphere, be sure to visit the one in Andersonville (5207 N. Clark) or the original one on Belmont near the el. The food is Swedish-American. Try the lingonberry pancakes. No matter what you order, though, cinnamon rolls are ever-present and will be brought to your table. Enjoy.

The Details on Ann Sather's Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great breakfast
  • famous cinnamon rolls
  • big plus
  • comfortable meal
  • good service
  • best swedishamerican food
  • best breakfast place
  • good work ang
  • best waiter
  • favorite resturant
  • best atmosphere
  • huge sandwiches
  • great andthe portions
  • best cinnamon buns
  • wonderful havarti omelet
  • great cook
  • wonderful asparagus
  • love anne sathers
  • fresh squeezed oj
  • fabulous hashbrowns
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