Ann's Snack Bar

(404) 687-9207

1615 Memorial Dr
Atlanta, GA 30317 33.7474 -84.335

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Neighborhoods: Kirkwood, Eastside, Eastside

Hours:

Mon-Sat 11am-7pm

Price:

$

Last updated 3.31.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Cash

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Hamburgers

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Ann's Snack Bar

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The Scene – Inside, the decor includes an eight-seat counter, flat grill, refrigerator and television. "Don't allow babies to sit or stand on counter" and "Do not curse" are two of eight rules that 60-something Ann, a good-humored woman in a white apron, enforces. In this busy to-go business for three decades, Ann navigates a tiny space, hand-making patties and tending them on the grill. – – The Food – If you're serious about burgers, head straight for the Ghetto burger, decadently slathered with onion, bacon, chili and cheese. The Hood burger features two lean…

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Look out: You might blink and miss this bare-bones stand on Memorial Drive by Wayfield Foods.
ambiance
50.0% positive
  1. Good burgers and good fun
  2. Considering the taste, ridiculous wait, price, bad parking, and Ann, to me it isn't worth returning to.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The combo includes the burger, good crinkle fries, and a big styrofoam cup of sweet tea.
  2. Don't bother Ann by sticking your head into the bar area to ask about the length of the wait.
food quality
89.58000183105469% positive
  1. It very well may be the best burger in Atlanta, but its also one of the worst waits.
  2. my bf who is twice as big as i am could not finish his double cheese burger all either.
  3. Oh, I meant to tell you, the chili on the burgers is the bean-free, wonderful chili that has the same flavor as the chili on The Varsity's fabulous hot dogs!
  4. Do not player hate on Ms. Ann if you do not want the greatest burger then as Ms. Ann said go to Checkers and have a bless day.
  5. Handmade patties, fresh sliced onion and tomato, washed and peeled lettuce, toasted buns and the BEST Sweet Tea you have ever tasted.
  6. The burger was a good old fashioned buger which we Geed these days.
  7. all i can say is me and my husband came from gwinnett county/ hall county border only to get disrespected and abuse for a lame burger i made in my house the next day that tasted better than the one i spent $10 a burger for and i made it for half the price
  8. I'm a big guy and I love a good burger, but I could only put away half of it.
  9. the burgers are great the place is a "hole-in-the-wall" and the lady "Ann" is very rude, she is actually known for her rudeness!
  10. If you love a great burger, you will love Ann's
  11. If you LOVE an excellent burger (and who doesn't), you MUST go to Ann's Snack Bar!
  12. Having said all that, the other 3 I went with all said it was the best burger they have ever had, so there you go.
  13. Some food is good, some food is bad, and some food is good precisely because it's so bad.
  14. While maybe not a heart healthy choice, Ann's has by far the best burger in the ATL that I have tried so far.
  15. She actually deep fries huge, thick slices of bacon right in the fryer with the french fries!
  16. That being said it's the absolute best burger in Atlanta maybe the world, if you go be prepared for a wait, but worth it.
  17. If I order a sandwich it takes me adout 4 days minimum to eat it.
  18. The fries are also great.
  19. The burgers were HUGE, dripping with cheese, bacon, onions, and lots of fat.
  20. But after that, for my money you'll get a faster and better quality big burger at Fuddruckers or Hardees.
  21. But if you want a AWSOME burger at a good price, go to ANN'S SNACK SHACK.
  22. Outstanding place for a great burger
  23. In addition to serving the best burger I have EVER eaten, Ann's provides a unique dining experience.
  24. The burger is just plain fabulous!
  25. The combo includes the burger, good crinkle fries, and a big styrofoam cup of sweet tea.
  26. It wouldnt be as annoying if the burgers werent so pricey or the wait so long.
  27. Everything is fresh to order and she literally cuts onions over the burger as it cooks.
  28. That was a mighty big knife she was using to cut those mammoth burgers, and I didn't want to see it up close!
  29. If you want a meal for the family that is clean and always made fresh right before your eyes go to Ann' Snack Bar.
  30. Sit on the patio with everyone else and prepare for the wait for the best burger you've ever had.
  31. My husband and I read about Ann's Snack Bar in an Atlanta Magazine years ago, we went for the famous burger and got a HUGE great burger and a really cool experience!
  32. recommend Ann's Snack to anyone who can appreciate an authentic experience with interesting conversations from a diversity of people.
  33. (when it first opens or between 2 & 3pm) Yes, she has a lot of rules, and you may spend 45 minutes waiting but the food is delicious.
  34. I honestly didn't think all that stuff piled on a mammoth burger would be good.
  35. If you are nice to Ann, Ann is nice to you and have I mentioned how delicious her burgers are?
  36. Good old fashioned burger
  37. Appreciate this not for the fantastic burger but for the whole experience.
  38. If Ann burgers are that good, I will never know.
  39. think Vortex, Fuddruckers are all great but they really don't compare to eating at this shack with (the real) Ann pounding out your patties and frying the bacon right in from of you.
  40. don't mind waiting or spending my money on good food, but at least be nice about the service.
  41. This is the best burger I have ever had.
  42. Ann's understands the simple burger principle that a loosely packed burger patty allows for the fat and juices to heat properly and melt, which makes for a far more flavorful burger.
  43. Other than Chris Madrid's in San Antonio, Ann's has the best burger I've ever tried.
  44. The burgers are really good but,the wait does take patience, it you are going with someone who is impatient be prepared and take a book to read or a game of chess.
  45. Food prepared with this much care and attention just cannot be bad for your health - even a burger comprised of two hand formed patties, cheese, chili, bacon, grilled onions, ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise.
  46. The burger is colossally huge.
  47. But, if you wait, you will be rewarded with an awesome burger and some of the best fries you will ever eat at a cost that is embarassingly inexpensive (a huge burger for around $2.50).
  48. Good burgers and good fun
  49. No because it would not be healthy, but it is great to treat yourself every now and then to eat great food and see a legend of Atlanta.
  50. Without a doubt it's the best burger you'll ever have, unless you do it yourself.
  51. Her burger is by far one of the best burgers I have ever had.
  52. Think of the best burger you ever had this is better trust me.
  53. Ms ann straight up cuts open the big log of ground beef available at Sam's club, slaps a chunk on the grill and sprinkles Lawery's seasoning salt/papreka mix.
  54. After that prepare to eat what is clearly the best burger I've ever had!
  55. This is absolutely the best burger I've ever had!
  56. The World Famous "Ghetto Burger" consists of 2 huge beef patties, (hand patted) cooked with onions, topped with bacon, chili, cheese and all the condiments!
overall
75.0% positive
  1. great place
  2. the burgers are great the place is a "hole-in-the-wall" and the lady "Ann" is very rude, she is actually known for her rudeness!
service
41.66999816894531% positive
  1. recommend Ann's Snack to anyone who can appreciate an authentic experience with interesting conversations from a diversity of people.
  2. Anns not exactly rude but you better not give her any guff or she'll lower the boom on you.
  3. And whoever said that Ann is rude or doesn't talk just doesn't know how to sweet talk with a wonderful, southern lady.
  4. the burgers are great the place is a "hole-in-the-wall" and the lady "Ann" is very rude, she is actually known for her rudeness!
  5. all i can say is me and my husband came from gwinnett county/ hall county border only to get disrespected and abuse for a lame burger i made in my house the next day that tasted better than the one i spent $10 a burger for and i made it for half the price
  6. don't mind waiting or spending my money on good food, but at least be nice about the service.
value
72.7299976348877% positive
  1. That being said it's the absolute best burger in Atlanta maybe the world, if you go be prepared for a wait, but worth it.
  2. It wouldnt be as annoying if the burgers werent so pricey or the wait so long.
  3. all i can say is me and my husband came from gwinnett county/ hall county border only to get disrespected and abuse for a lame burger i made in my house the next day that tasted better than the one i spent $10 a burger for and i made it for half the price
  4. But, if you wait, you will be rewarded with an awesome burger and some of the best fries you will ever eat at a cost that is embarassingly inexpensive (a huge burger for around $2.50).
  5. The burger is colossally huge.
  6. But if you want a AWSOME burger at a good price, go to ANN'S SNACK SHACK.
  7. don't mind waiting or spending my money on good food, but at least be nice about the service.
  8. She actually deep fries huge, thick slices of bacon right in the fryer with the french fries!
  9. Considering the taste, ridiculous wait, price, bad parking, and Ann, to me it isn't worth returning to.
  10. The World Famous "Ghetto Burger" consists of 2 huge beef patties, (hand patted) cooked with onions, topped with bacon, chili, cheese and all the condiments!
  11. But after that, for my money you'll get a faster and better quality big burger at Fuddruckers or Hardees.
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. It wouldnt be as annoying if the burgers werent so pricey or the wait so long.
  2. (when it first opens or between 2 & 3pm) Yes, she has a lot of rules, and you may spend 45 minutes waiting but the food is delicious.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/04/12

Wort the wait

by Hunter30

I was really skeptical, but I waited with my friends last week and it was totally awesome.

1 Star Rating: Poor

03/19/12

Give me a break

by Ontherow

There is not a food on the planet good enough to put up with this garbage service.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/21/11

Get over yourself and learn the rules!!LOL

by Lynn Mosley24

Love the burgers and the ambiance. Love her for her comic relief and the burgers can't be beat!!!!

1 Star Rating: Poor

09/16/11

Place is filthy and the owner/cook/help are RUDE

by BobbieT

Health Inspector you need to visit -

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/18/11

Worth Every Second!!!

by tamalli37

I did hear you have to wait a bit to eat... but oh my God! How amazing is their food. Once you sit, the service is outstanding and the food miraculously delicious. I give this place 10 STARS and yes, RUN, DONT WALK

The Details on Ann's Snack Bar

Place Categories:

  • best excellent burger
  • rude ms ann
  • memorable burger experience
  • good food
  • outstanding place
  • great crinkle fries
  • nice conversation
  • great hamburger
  • bad parking
  • pricey burger
  • ridiculous price
  • great everything
  • not attractive shhhhhhh
  • recommend snack
  • great do not allow your cell phone to ring
  • good old checkers
  • ridiculous wait
  • good buger
  • wonderful chili
  • pretty lame fries
  • twice as big bf
  • great do not smoke
  • love good burger
  • big log
  • enjoy vortex

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