Annie's Parlour

The restaurant and atmosphere is very retro diner vibes which makes for a cute spot to grab lunch. I was very impressed by the shake, the portion was big and we split it between the two of us. As for the burger and fries, really nothing special and a bit overpriced. I wasnt really impressed by it.

I was excited to check out this place’s reopening but it wasn’t really all that. A very mid or average diner in Dinkytown on the U of M campus. Their malts didn’t really taste like they had any malt powder in them but the price of 10$ was really reasonable as they easily gave u enough for 2 or even 3 people in just one malt. The food is pretty expensive though and doesn’t come with fries, fry baskets are separate and are pretty pricey. The fries were pretty crispy though so I thought they hit the mark on that :) I love chicken tenders though so I was excited to try theirs- but they were WAY too salty. I mean just COATED in salt. I couldn’t even eat them because of so much salt. The menu was pretty small too, only like a handful of diner options (basically JUST burgers, fries, or chicken tenders). Our waitress seemed nice but she did leave at once point and we could never track her down. Super busy packed place and super loud also. I probably wouldn’t go back again but not the worst experience. I just hope they take some suggestions and continue to improve…

While the nostalgia factor is strong at Annie's, the rest of the dining experience could use a little help. I think college students come in and get one thing, but the pricing does not reflect someone ordering a meal with a milkshake and fries. The $10 shake threw me off - never have I ever paid that much for a shake and I love ice cream. It was okay, but you can see the tubs of Kemps ice cream and know for a fact it's not some specialty shake. The burger and fries were standard diner fare.

The staff are lovely! I had a shake and a basket of fries. Kinda wished they had a more classic take on a shake, with the simple addition of whipped cream and a cherry on top. Nitpicky, I know. I would like to see more options on the menu in the future, or maybe improving upon what they already have. My friend did not necessarily love her chicken tenders, which is why I deducted a star. I love the venue and I am so happy to see it reopen, but I think I will wait a little while to return so some of the kinks that come with a reopen can be worked out. I think this could easily become a staple of UMN again in time.

It’s so great to see this place back up and running. The sign board adds so much character to Dinkytown. Tried the fries, blueberry and coffee malts. Half portion of fries were more than enough for 3 people. The malts were amazing. The consistency was like ice cream. Again, very large portion size. They give you about 2 and a half times the quantity of the glass in the picture for 1 malt order. I believe they are still trying a small menu, but in the future, I would love for them to have some vegetarian and vegan foods (maybe a grilled cheese or veggie burger) which is why I am giving 4 starts for the food. Edit: They have impossible patties, but you have to ask them specifically for it. It is not on the menu.

Pretty decent place. I think they are a bit short-staffed but over all experiences are nice. The burger and the malt are above average. A nice place for college student to have nice food with decent price. The amount of food they provide is enough for me and the malt is more than I can expected. Sharing with 2-3 people is well enough.

Oh man, just realized this place can't hurt me anymore! I worked here back in 2017 and it killed my soul. I'm now a published author and it inspired a chapter in my book. With all that being said, the food was actually tasty. Just know that fry prep in particular has killed every cook's soul. That seasoning is not table salt, it's sweat and tears. Also, shout out to that fellow employee who was high on god's know what and tipped a fryer of hot grease two inches away from my leg. Hindsight is nostalgic, so screw it! I was the one who threw the pickles on the ceiling! Viva la pickle! Eat here if you want a good burger, good shake, a questionable chicken sandwich and a sublime atmosphere of greasy spoon chaos. Also mouse catcher champion: I caught and freed four.

AMAZING MALTS! This place is absolutely 5 stars worthy! It has a very cozy atmosphere and outdoor balcony seating when the weather is nice. The staff here are very very friendly and welcoming!!! I would highly recommend trying their malts!!! They have so many different flavor options and the amount of malt they give you is hugee!! I would definitely recommend splitting a malt order and sharing with someone!!! I had their chicken tenders and BBQ sauce and it was honestly some of the best chicken tenders I have had. They weren’t very fancy or anything they were just hot and good!!! Their fries are also very good! Be warned a “half order” of fries is plenty for the whole table!!! Overall I was very surprised by how nice the staff were and how quickly our food came out! Overall great food and great service!!!😁

Very glad to see the Dinkytown staple is back in business! They have a limited menu for the time being (burgers, fries, malts), but it is still worth checking out if you haven't been before -- and especially if you are a new UMN student. :-) If you're not hungry for a burger/fries, I still very much recommend getting a malt! They are very big, though. A full malt = 2. A half malt = 1. Service is pretty quick unless you're with a bigger group (might be because of staffing still), but it is worth the wait if you can manage it.

Annie's Parlour is back from its COVID-19 hiatus, and it's BACK back. First off, AMAZING food. Best burger in Dinkytown, hands down. I ordered a juicy bacon cheeseburger, with lettuce, tomato, and pickle. My tastebuds are still tingling from this burger, it was so delicious. I also had a half order of french fries, as they don't come with the burger, but a half order is more than enough for two people to share. I also had an Oreo and Reese's malt, (also plenty for two people!) Absolutely delicious 5/5 food. Customer service and restaurant ambiance were both nice as well. Friendly wait staff and a fairly busy dinner scene for a Wednesday evening. They renovated the old Annie's Parlour before reopening, and it has a nice fresh coat of paint and new dining chairs. However, it keeps the classic Annie's Parlour feel with its wooden booths and outdoor patio and brick walls. Will definitely come back for more!

Annie's is back!!! Annie's was a staple of my freshman year, and I was so sad when it closed due to Covid. Now she's back and just as good as ever!!! I love their grilled cheese and milkshakes. They are AMAZING!!! Their fries also are delicious, so salty and perfect to dip in your shake (iykyk). Annie's also has an amazing patio so highly recommend sitting out there if it's nice out! Be sure to stop by and support their reopening!

What a nostalgic time we had here! I hadn't been here since college (10+ years ago) and then we thought it was permanently closed after 2020. It was fun to eat there again. Great fries and shakes, and the service was efficient.

I'm so so so happy that Annie's re-opened!!! The best malts and fries you'll find in the area. I ordered my go to malt (Reece's cup and Oreo) and our table split an order of fries. Everything was even better than we remembered it being pre-Covid, the fries came out super fresh and were delicious! Service was great as well!

The burgers aren't fancy, but they're perfectly cooked and just the right thickness. And the giant milkshakes are a MUST. If the weather is right, sit on the outdoor deck!

Food was ok. Shake was good but not what I ordered. I ordered a chocolate malt and I got someone's banana shake. They still charged me for my chocolate malt that I never got. Kind of bummed about it. It was impossible to get a hold of our server. I just wanted my chocolate malt.

SOOOO excited to see this place reopen. went a bunch as a kid and it was even tastier than i remember they welcomed us in half an hour before close and the service was wonderful.

Decent place for lunch; great outside deck for relaxing over your meal and soaking in some sunshine; service is friendly enough; food was fine, but unmemorable. Maybe had we tried one of the milkshakes, we would've been more impressed overall; however we were saving room for ice cream later in the day. The turkey burger was fine... that's really the best word I can come up with for it. It didn't taste bad, but was unremarkable. Daughter's Laguna Chicken Club satisfied her hunger, but she wasn't overwhelmed with praise. The onion rings were delicious; haven't treated myself to some in a long time. Go for the atmosphere (and perhaps to sample the aforementioned milkshakes) but don't expect to be blown away by the main menu.

We came here for a farewell lunch for a co-worker who was retiring. We needed something sweet to make us feel better about her departure. Our waiter was friendly and funny and as attentive as he could be during the lunch rush. There were six of us and we got various sandwiches. I got the bacon cheeseburger. It was hellatiously delicious. I had zero expectations because this place is in Dinky Town. I have to admit that to my mind college-friendly food doesn't conjure pictures of food I actually want to eat. I got the burger medium-well because I'd never been here before. I have to learn what medium means to each place where I might get a burger. The I now know that I can eat a medium at Annie's because the medium-well was a little more toward well (still delicious). I don't do bloody burgers. I also ordered a chocolate-mint malt. It was ok. There could have been more mint chips in it, to me, but it was quite tasty. One thing to note: Get a flavor you can share. There are at least two servings in each malt. So, I took the rest of mine to go, after having forced down the first serving. It was forced down because of the burger and way too many fries eaten before the malt was started. We ordered the "Home Style Fries" to share at the table. Man, these things are soooooooo good. Freshly made and way too easy to eat. I don't usually eat a lot of fries. Well, that wasn't the case on this day. Now that I've got a second place to get good food in Dinky Town, I'll alternate visits between the two.

This was my first time at Annie's! I am working my way through every restaurant in Dinkytown and it was a nice evening with the fam, so we decided to stop in here. I got the Coffee & Chocolate Malt, which no one shared with me, so I could only eat half. It was great! We ordered a full basket of Fries for the table and they're my favorite kind of fries. Good balance of crispy & greasy. Lastly, I got a Cheeseburger which I only managed to eat half of but the half I did have was delicious. I would come to Annie's again!

I visited Minneapolis for Memorial Day weekend, and Annie's was my favorite meal. The atmosphere is a little old school and very casual and they also have a nice outdoor eating area. I thought the prices were a little high, but when I realized that most things were made for splitting, it all made more sense. My partner and I split an Oreo malt which was absolutely amazing. I also had possibly the best grilled cheese I've ever had. It had three slices of bread, three kinds of cheese, and came with really good pickles! Of course, an Annie's experience wouldn't be complete without fries, and they didn't disappoint. A half order was plenty for two people! We also had a super nice server and our food came fast. I've been craving another malt ever since!

Love this place! Annie's is a classic. From the rooftop seating patio area to the delicious burgers, milkshake and fries I can not get enough. Being situated in Dinkytown, Annie's, caters to all groups and ages. I tend to order the California Burger ( this just means that is comes with lettuce and tomato) with cheddar and pepper jack cheese. I mix it up a bit with my Milkshake options, so far I have had: Butterscotch and vanilla Caramel and vanilla with fudge Vanilla Milkshake If I am by myself I don't order fries because even the half dish is large. But if I do have company I definitely order fries along with my burger. Their fries are great! They are so good that if you have left overs you don't have to worry that they may go bad the next day, instead they get better with age.

Cute little place that I finally tried after all these years of driving by. My friend and I ventured over here for his birthday lunch to grab a bite, some good conversation and to hang out away from work. Food ordered: Grilled Cheese Sandwich- said to be good California Burger- A little dry, but still good. We split the Wild Cherry Malt- pretty good and super thick. Nice to have a spoon since it was pretty hard to suck it out through the straw. We filled up on the malt first so the food that accompanies it afterward leaves room to be left uneaten which is what happened. Glad we didn't get the fries. My only observation and suggestion would be to pay at the table. Everyone having to wait in line to pay and get seated is a little clustery, but if it works okay. It just took a little while to get out of there while trying to wait to pay. Nice little joint with a good friend, food and conversation.

Annie's has an "old school" feel in a fresh and young environment. It's located right in the middle of the U of M campus, and although I've only been here twice, I absolutely adore this place! I have been here on a date and with a group of friends, and both were great experiences. I would recommend Annie's more so during the spring/summer months than when the weather is cold because it has that "summer" feel to it. Plus, you have the option of sitting outside when it's warm. I was out on the patio in the fall, and it was a bit too cold for us to fully enjoy our experience. I had the fresh mushroom cheeseburger when I was mostly recently there, and it was really good! I also liked their french fries as well. I did not get a shake this time around, but if you have room for it, I would recommend the chocolate shake. The shake is definitely big enough to share with another person. This is a good place to take your kids, friends, or significant other!

Annie's Parlour was a great experience! While coming through Minnesota on a trip, it was highly recommended that I stop at Annie's. The atmosphere is lovely and the server was super friendly even though it was busy for lunch. With a small menu, it is clear that they focus on their strengths and have a strong idea of the concept. I ordered the BLT, chocolate malt, fries, and onion rings. All of the items were delicious, but the fries and onion rings were the show stoppers. Overall the experience was great and I would highly recommend.

This is a very fun little diner. Good burgers, great fries (a half order is big enough for three people), and amazing malts

Took a chance because we craved french fries and a malt, but we were disappointed. This place is average at best. Mediocre.... I have had a lot better food from fast food places! Do not waste your time or money...way too expensive too!

SO good! Was recommended to this Dinkeytown staple by a friend who went to school here. It did not disappoint- exactly what we were looking for: that college-área divey place you probably wouldn't chose to walk into without being told. We all went for the Riverside- and man oh man! Only $10 too for SO much food! The burger was cooked perfectly, spiced well, and tons of toppings. The fries were thick and crispy. Rookie mistake, we each got our own malt too. One malt is probably three glasses worth!! DELICIOUS! And they'll combine malt flavors for you (**chocolate coffee Oreo yes please)

Worst experience of my LIFE. Went to this restaurant before heading back home. Got seated right away and told the waitress that we were in a bit of a time crunch so we could make our bus. She said the food would take 25 minutes so we agreed it would be alright. Ordered shortly after and waited about 45 minutes. Checked in about 35 minutes in with another waiter on the status of our meal and he replied with "Uhhhh I actually don't know. Let me get your waiter." He didn't get our waiter, no one followed up with us, so we decided to leave. As we walked out the door, we noticed our waitress saw us and ran over to the hostess. The hostess then started yelling at us that we needed to pay and wouldn't let my brother leave the building. She rudely asked him "What do you think you're doing?" and he told her we never got out food. She then said "Well why didn't you say that before?" Well guess what, we couldn't say anything to you or your staff because 1. Our waitress never came back to our table and 2. You right off the bat accused us of dining and dashing. Great end to our trip. Oh wait, IT WAS TERRIBLE.

There are only three legitimate reasons to go to Annie's: 1. The malts. Annie's malts are delicious, if spendy at $7.50 a pop. They're big though, and you'll definitely want at least one other person to share it with. 2. Nostalgia. Gramps or Aunt Claire or somebody will recall coming here when they went to the University back in the 18th century. Little has probably changed menu-wise since then. 3. Lowest common denominator. The extended family is in town and you need a place that will "please" everyone. Nana wouldn't like Korean. Etta is a picky eater. Uncle Larry doesn't like ethnic food. Pops will only be happy if he can eat red meat. Be warned that there are a bunch of stairs to climb before you can enter.

I went to grad school at UMN, and when the Kitty Cat Klub (downstairs) stopped allowing anyone under 21 inside, we shifted trips with my then-young son to Annie's, upstairs. Pros: - The milkshakes/malts are legit. They're incredible, and worth every penny. Great milkshakes. - Gorgeous views of downtown Minneapolis and Dinkytown -- this would be a great spot for a date. Buy her a shake and watch the sun set. Cons: - Service is spotty. I've been here many, many times and it's always hit-or-miss. Example from recent trip: my son (10) ordered a chocolate milkshake, and it never came. I politely inquired about it, and the waitress just curtly responded "you didn't order a shake," and walked off. I worked in the service industry for over a decade, waitressing and bartending, and I would never respond that way. I would simply say "I'll get that for you now." Often they miss items or forget to bring food out (maybe take notes if you can't remember the order?) So the service can be weird. - The burgers are classic greasy spoon burgers. This can be a pro, if you're into it, but they're nothing to write home about. Need seasoning, too much grease, odd round shape. My kids love them, but they're not my first choice. The food is OK, but there's room for improvement.

I don't think I have met a soul who doesn't know and love Annie's. Annie's is a staple of Dinkytown in Minneapolis where students and adults flock for their amazing milkshakes,burgers and shakes. I have been here a few times before, but this time was even better than I remembered. I went with a group of people and we were sat in 15 minutes on a Friday night, which was very impressive! We all ordered our own milkshake and huge orders of fries to share. I would advise sharing a milkshake as I couldn't finish my own but you have to get fries with it! The fries are fresh and warm and perfect for dipping in your milkshake! Warning: you will probably get a stomach ache after eating but it is SO WORTH IT! The food is amazing, the prices are reasonable and the location is prime! I highly recommend Annie's to anyone in the area!

Definitely love. They have generous, delicious malts - I had the Wild Cherry. And amazing French fries. The fries are especially good dipped in the malt! I really liked the atmosphere and brick walls. Possibly my favorite restaurant in Minneapolis so far.

If you're a U of M student you have to go here before you graduate. It's a must! It's your typical diner, All American food. The menu is limited and don't expect gourmet food. It's great and typically the service is fast. If you're two people then deff stick with the half fries. There are a lot of them. The fries are very crispy on the outside. You also have to get a shake. They are really great and a perfect reason to go here to eat. Everyone gets the Oreo shake and it is great! There are Oreo chunks and all in it.

Stopped in here with my son during a lull between college tours. I hadn't been here since the mid-1990s, and he craved a burger; I suggested this as a more valuable experience than regular chain joints. You have to go up a flight of stairs to get to the restaurant. If you can't handle stairs, avoid this place. We were seated at a freshly-wiped booth on our arrival; it was almost noon, and the restaurant wasn't full. There's an outdoor deck, but no tables were set-up there. We got cutlery, paper napkins, and glasses of ice water right away. Our tables had ketchup and mustard dispensers, the classic squeeze bottles. (Word to the wise: Check your bottle for any blockage; the mustard container was a bit jammed, and I got more than I wanted when I used it!) I ordered a chocolate-banana malt, and my son got a root beer. The malt was excellent: nice and thick, good chocolate flavor, and the bananas were still in small chunks, not puréed into nothing. You get a malt glass with a straw, long spoon, and paper napkin when you order a malt; they bring it out in the metal mixing container. I got about three full malt-glasses out of mine, so keep that in mind if you order one! We decided to get a half-order of onion rings as an appetizer. This was a decent size for two people. The rings were a nice thickness, and the breading was a good, large crumb properly browned. My son encountered one ring where the onion layer may have been the outermost, and he said he couldn't bite through it. But they were flavorful and not overly greasy. They also came quite hot, so we had to wait a bit! We each ordered the California burger, though I got the cheese (smoked cheddar) and my son chose to forgo the mayonnaise. All burgers are cooked medium/medium-well. They are quite juicy, and not even -- I didn't have a complaint with this, as it tells me this is a hand-shaped burger, not a frozen, exact-sized patty. You get several pickle slices, a couple of tomato slices, and a big lettuce leaf. Mayonnaise comes on the side in a small paper cup, next to the vegetables. We also ordered a half-order of French fries, and this was *huge*. Plan to take leftovers with, or make sure you have a minimum of four, hungry people! The French fries were a little uneven in size, some were square in cross-section and others were more like planks. They are skin-on, but I'm not sure if they are hand cut or not. Ours had some (as in a half-dozen) small pieces that were almost burnt. In general, they were crispy and tasty, just a huge quantity. I'd definitely go back. The food was very tasty, and it came fairly quickly. Our waitress was good at checking water, and giving my son another cup of root beer. I'd like to go back and try other items, but I'm not frequently in the area.

Annie's Parlour is a place which has caught the eye of every UMN student and visitor with its fortuitous location at the start of Dinkytown. An American fare, no-nonsense restaurant, its not the food but the desserts you write home about. Salad sandwiches, burgers, fries, rings and tots are mostly all this place has for the savory seekers. All of these are decent, some burgers being indecently smaller than one would like. The sandwiches are simple with fresh mayo/dressing, a leaf of lettuce and a tomato/pickle. What you really want to order here is the malts, lovely, thick, gooey, brain chilling, tooth achingly sweet, guilt secreting malts. The sundaes are essentially vanilla ice cream (4 scoops the smallest size) topped with a flavored sauce but in quantities as American as you can get. The service overall is polite if usually slow as the servers often are outnumbered by the gentry. If you've had a spicy meal or feel indulgent on a late weekend afternoon or have a had an unusually shitty day at college, the malts (chocolate fudge with chocolate) here are arguably more effective than alcohol. Food + Service : 3/5 Desserts : 4.5/5

Oh Annie's, count thee ways I love you. 1. Fun spot. Up the rickety wooden steps and to the patio that outlooks Dinkty town in the summer heat. 2. Burgers grilled to perfection topped with cheesy goodness of your choice. 3. HUGE portions of fries, like really huge! 4. Awesome milkshakes of every type and flavor. First place I came across the wonderful combination of banana and butterfinger. Pure bliss. 5. Great value for your buck. Annie's Parlor. Go. Now.

Favorite malt shop in Dinkytown!! Their vegetarian burgers taste amazing and their fries are very delicious. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff!!

Good burgers. Great onion rings and fries. Will probably be back for those. Convenient dinkytown location.

I'll preface my review by admitting I am a health nut and a vegetarian, so that "clouds my judgment" for this type of eatery. That being said, this is a nice restaurant that delivers that ultra-cool-without-even-trying Dinkytown trendiness (you know EXACTLY what I mean!). You just walk in and feel yourself turn ten times cooler. The decor is vintage, and the milkshakes come in those fantastic old-fashioned malt glasses. They did a wonderful job of recreating a classic ice cream shop feel without making it cheesy or overdone. As for the food, it's obviously not something I could eat every day, but what it does, it does very well. It's definitely not just a burger joint with ice cream. They have some surprisingly unique options on the menu.

So a lot of people recommend this place to me so I decided to check it out. The location is really nice, especially if you sit outside with a view of downtown. The service was very friendly but not very quick. We waited about half an hour for our food and it came with the shake first, burger & onion rings second and fries last. They were very busy so this might have been the reason for the delay. The wild cherry malt was very good and very large. The burgers, if I'm honest, were a little disappointing. One of my personal pet peeves is when cheese is not melted into the burger and just tossed on top still sliced. The burger itself was fine but nothing mind-blowing. The bacon on the burger was great but I guess it's kind of hard to mess bacon up. The onion rings, in my opinion, were too thick. They had more of a breading exterior and I like batter-fried. The fries though were very good. They look soggy but they are actually quite crisp. The portion sizes were huge too! We got a half-order and it was enough for at least 4 people. I'd defiantly say you should try this place out at least once if your in the area.

I have not been back here for decades. It was exactly as I recalled. The ice cream and the malts were out of this world. The veggie burger was great and my daughters bacon cheese burger was gone before I could ask her how it was. The fries were fantastic. I forgot they have amazing onion rings... table next to us had a basket and I was jealous. I forgot about them. If you go with somebody, order one wild cherry malt and a one hot fudge malt and mix em. It doesn't look like much but the food is great, fast, and inexpensive. The staff are fun and friendly.

This is an institution on the university campus. It is a malt shop atmosphere, so the smell of greasy burgers and fries prevails. I stopped in last night when on campus to see if it was just as I remembered it being...and it was. I just got a butterscotch malt, which was more than I could really eat myself. The malt was great - too thick for a straw, but well mixed and fresh. I would say that I might be a bit biased here overall, but objectively the price to quality/quantity ratio at Annie's is hard to match.

I've heard great things about this place. My boyfriend and his friend who used to go the U said this was a very popular and tasty place, so we decided to try it out a few days ago. We walked up, got seated outside (6 of us) at a table kind of in the corner/backside. No one had come to take our order, not even drinks! We saw at least 4 waiters come in and out but no one stopped to ask if we had been served. Multiple other tables got seated and served their drinks. We sat there for about 25 minutes before I managed to wave and get someone's attention. The waiter walked back inside and never came to our table. We then got up and left and no one asked us why we were leaving or questioned us. We ended up going to Blue Door Pub and it was delicious! Annie's has terrible service and I don't recommend it. I wish I knew that their food tasted like!

After hours on Friday, 3/18/2011 (St Patty's Day weekend) I'm feeling nice and am going to give Annie's burgers the benefit of a doubt, because I heard their other burgers were awesome (namely the California Burger), but we both agreed the Plaza Burger we each got sucked (very mediocre). My friend was apologizing for the place the next day but stood firm that their California Burger was superb. One thing Annie's Parlour did get (very) right were their malts. We tried the Butterfinger as well as the Oreo malts and they were WINNING. Big time winning. So much so that I would say this is the main reason I would come back. And the portion is generous. When they bring out your malt, they "extra" comes in a shaker, which could nearly fill another glass (see photo). All things considered, for the price ($27 before tip for two burgers w/ fries, and two malts), this place didn't feel much better than a late night McDonald's run -malts excluded, of course!- The Good: - Malts are good enough that I would come here just for that.. would make a good place to end a date with a malt dessert - Right by "The Library" in Dinkytown - great place w/ cheap drinks ($2.50 you call it pints and $1.50 vodka-tonic on a Friday night?? Damn!), and a younger crowd, as location is near the Uni. - Open late (my receipt says 11:46pm)

Such a disappointing visit to Annie's Parlour this weekend. Went there for dinner, the place was dirty and greasy. The handrail of the staircase leading up to the restaurant was greasy to the touch. We walked in and quite a few tables had not been bused yet, dirty dishes and malt glasses covered 4-5 tables near our table. Not very appetizing. Food was ok, sad to see them serve food on chipped edge plates. Fries were over cooked, my dining partner had to ask for silverware. Our waiter seemed to be checked out. No refills on water glasses. This place could use a busboy.

Super cute good music. I came in on a rainy day, I was going to get korean food but I followed the lights instead. I love the rooftop, a cute place for malts and burgers with friends

Just don't bother. Pricey as heck for mediocre food. :/ I'm sorry would not come back

Its been about 20 years since I have eaten here and I decided to come back and pay a visit. I don't usually make it to this part of town much anymore which is why it's probably been so long. Anywhoo I had a bacon cheeseburger which was excellent along with some mozzarella sticks which also went down rather well. I decided to wash it all down the hatch with an Oreo malt which was killer! Amelia was my server and she was very kind and had a positive attitude as well. Hopefully, I don't wait 20 more years to come here again.

Cute, old-timey locale. Right in the heart of the campus almost, so it's a nice place to sit outside and watch the students shuffle by. We came in strictly for the malts, and they did NOT disappoint. For the price that you pay, you get a TON of sugary goodness. The worst part about this experience was trying to decide on a flavor! Staff was friendly and helpful, even having just been slammed with an entire Little League Baseball team walking in the door! Will definitely make another trip back if ever in the area.

I ordered the regular Hamburger and it came with some onions, pickles and wilted lettuce. If you are a tomato fan, they'll charge for a slice of tomato :( The burger itself wasn't anything too fancy).I also ordered a half basket of cut fries which were nice and salty and extra fried/crunchy. The half basket is big enough to be shared with 2-3 people so half basket was just perfect. I wish I could have tried the malts. I hear they are delicious but it's was just way too cold outside.

You want a no-frills burger and decent french fries and a malted milkshake? Then you go to Annie's. The burger is nothing special, maybe even sub-par ground beef (I really hate getting those bits of ground grizzle or bone in my burger and I got them today...), but it's satisfyingly good when you've not had one in a while. I ordered a Muenster cheese and mushroom (fresh sauteed, not canned ones) burger and was able to only eat about 90% of it. A half-order of greasy crisp skin-on french fries is more than plenty for two people. Their shakes are always thick and enticing. I tried a lime phosphate soda and liked its lightness and flavor. The service was decent and friendly.

The same great burgers and fries that I remember from my first visit in 1983. Of course, I've been back a few times in the past 30 years. But this time, I introduced my 12 year old daughter to Annie's. We both had burgers, we split a half order of fries, and we split a chocolate malt. The food was good and the service was fantastic. There was a game and there were other alumni hanging around. So I wasn't the only old fart hitting the local spots in Dinkytown! Thank you, Annie's! -Daddy Maxx Retro

This establishment is definitely unique and possesses lots of character, thats what makes it such a great place to enjoy food and drinks, especially the malts! The reason I voted it down two stars however is because of quality and quantity. Ordered a chicken sandwich for about $11 and the waitress said it could definitely be split between two people, when in reality it was one of the smallest chicken sandwiches I've ever had from a restaurant. Furthermore, nothing comes with anything, its all add-ons. For example, the fries are $5-6 for a basket depending on size but can easily be enough for a group. It would be nice if sandwiches and burgers came with at least a small portion of fries. Cannot think of many burger places that don't give you fries with your order. The other dish I had was the Annie's cheeseburger and Caesar salad combo. This was definitely a better bang for your buck. At about $9, it was a cheeseburger without toppings along with a portion of a caesar salad. Salad was definitely fresh, but could have had more toppings and at least some fresh cheese or something. Of the two dishes though, this was clearly the winner on price and quality. Will return with friends when its nice out to enjoy a meal and drink on the outdoor patio that overlooks part of dinkytown.

HANDS DOWN - Malts and fries. Dip the fries in the shake and you won't regret. The fry can hold the weight of the shake and will not get soggy!! Great place for convo

Burgers and shakes!!! We arrived with a large party yesterday and pretty much ordered what we heard Annie's is known for. The burgers were good, although I would prefer them served with lettuce and tomato. The kids LOVED the shakes. The fries which seemed fresh cut and cooked were the best item on the table. So good.

I don't find this place to be great, but I also didn't find this place to be bad either. With a place that sells just sandwiches, burgers, malts, and a few other items on their appetizer menu I expected their burgers to be phenomenal. But like anything with expectations, comes disappointments. I ordered the mushroom burger w/jalapeño cheese, bacon burger w/jalapeño cheese, half a basket of fries, and a vanilla malt. I found the burgers to be on the dry side. I would've liked them better if it was a little under cooked. I wish they asked us how we would like our burgers done. A little feeling of personalization never hurt a restaurant. The basket of fries I found to be over fried so it was on the dry side also. I'm not a big fan of malts so I can't really comment, but it was a malt. Pros: -friendly and attentive customer service -although they only serve burgers and sandwiches there are a variety to choose from -lots and lots of different malts to pick and choose -conveniently located in Dinkytown for the college kids Cons: -Street parking -over cooked food I'll have to come back to see if it was just that day I went to that had the overdone food. But until then, I'll get my burgers elsewhere. Say Smashburger or Five Guys?

I've never had a bad experience here. The food is pretty average, there are a few unique choices on the menu. The full order of fries can easily serve four people. The malts are very good and are offered in a huge variety of flavors. The ambiance is fun, lots of young people around. Sometimes there is a wait on the way out to pay your ticket. Hard to find parking you don't need to pay for though.

Went here last night with my boyfriend. We were super hungry and our eyes were hungrier than our stomachs. The food is pretty good and certain foods come in large portions. My boyfriend got the turkey burger and a chocolate mint milkshake. I got the cheeseburger and the Oreo milkshake. We had half an order of fries to share as well. I'd highly recommend the milkshakes, turkey burger, and fries. Turkey burger had more flavor than expected and it wasn't dry either. The cheeseburger was ok, a bit on the bland side and didn't have as much flavor. Tomatoes and lettuce is upon request with the burgers. Their half order of fries is still a lot of fries, It could be easily be shared amongst 3-4 people. The fries were a bit greasy. They aren't as crispy but have good flavor. The milkshakes are huge and they give you the cup in which the milkshake was mixed in. It definitely filled the milkshake glass twice! All in all, the prices are pretty decent with the amount of food you get and the service was great. I'd definitely come back here again in the future.