October 31, 2007

Restaurants to Love - Ann’s Snack Bar

Many people read this article in the Wall Street Journal on “the best hamburger in the country”. Supposedly it is at Ann’s Snack Bar. Much has been written about the venerable establishment and the “soup nazi” of hamburgers. You can read the article to learn more about Ann. Want more info, email me.

Here is my latest experience. On Saturday after the Dream Home, I decided I had some time to go get one of these burgers. Mind you, I have been going here since I moved to Atlanta, which was in 1996. (My Dad and I were/are obsessed with off the beaten path restaurants.) Even in one of my management classes we had to compare contrast corporate environments. We compared Ann’s to the corporat culture of Johnny Rocket’s. Fun project, got an A. So I consider myself an old-timer, especially considering the neighborhood.

I had heard the wait has been beyond long, but I figured some of that had subsided. Not so much. Whole experience was 2.5 hours just to get a burger. Plus, some gross family tried to cut line. I, unfortunately, almost got kicked out for helping another patron try to stop them. YOU CAN’T CUT LINE.

I got my burger. It was great. But I don’t have the time, nor do I want to make the effort anymore. It’s been great, Ann. But I can walk to Vortex. And I can get a beer.

If you haven’t been give it a shot, but be prepared to wait. AND FOLLOW THE RULES.

Don’t say I didn’t tell you.