Ann Sather's is a Swedish restaurant. The original location is in the Andersonville neighborhood at 5207 N. Clark. The Belmont location, just east of the Belmont El stop is in a former funeral home! You can't tell now. It was a very long time ago. They have furnished it recently with the carved wooden booths they bought from Zum Deuchen Eck when that old German stub called it quits. I have only gone on the weekend for breakfast which is a neighborhood tradition. While it looks crowded at the doorway, the host moves quickly and seat groups quickly by calling out what size table they have available. The next group of 4 or 2 or 6 go ahead and take that table.
They are known for their cinnamon rolls which are an absolute must on the menu. You can also purchase them boxed to go.
The menu is on the paper placement and includes Swedish pancakes served with lingonberries. I think they taste like mini cranberries. They have eggs benedict which is not my favorite. Rather than a nice Canadian bacon, they slap a slab of ham over both English muffins. I do Like the eggs Florentine, made with creamed spinach and they have a rich crab cakes benedict too. My sister loved the veggie omelette. The egg dishes come with the choice of potatoes or fruit cup and the choice of cinnamon roll, toast, English muffin or bagel. Each breakfast entree costs $6.95 to $8.95. The potato pancakes are sweet rather than salty.
There is a parking lot entrance between the buildings a few doors east of the restaurant. On the weekend there is an attendant that asks that diners get a slip of paper validated. Some people like to tip him.