10/11/09

Annie's Crape

by scorpiosteele

I've eaten here four times. The first time was great--eggs benedict with tasty hollandaise. The second time was a bad hamburger. The third time was good--more eggs benedict. The fourth time was $4 for Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate powder+water (the waitress said so). I got one of the cheapest things on the menu--three Sloppy Joe sliders for $4.95 that were just as good as the ones I ate in the elementary school cafeteria--I knew the food wouldn't be good enough to waste $13 for an entree that really doesn't even come with worthwhile vegetables. The service is lackluster and half-hearted. As the friend of mine pointed out, Annie's doesn't even give you a side of mayonnaise in little cup, just a plastic packet. So why was I there if I'd had not so good experiences before? Because my friend wanted soup, which, she said, could have used more chicken in it. Well, Annie's at least knows how to make eggs benedict. But I'd already eaten my eggs for the day. But I won't be back.

• Pros: Decor and ambience
• Cons: Overpriced fast food

02/15/09

Frozen packaged processed salt laden food, YUCK

by DenverDude1234

TERRIBLE!!! Go directly to your cheap frozen TV dinner section of your cheapest grocery store and there you have the disgusting quality of dining experience at Annie's this evening. I am so angry at the moment with the poor, poor processed packaged frozen food and the stupid high price for this junk. I have been going since 1979, but never ever again. All things need to come to an end and Annie's era is done!!

01/07/09

Hey Citysearch: Annie's has moved! Change the address!

by writeon1

Annie's moved from 8th Ave. in June 2008 to Colfax and St. Paul...In so doing, something got lost in translation. I used to LOVE the vibe at the old location and the food was always reliably tasty, especially the thick milkshakes. It was like an old-fashioned soda fountain/diner. Since the move, we've visited a couple times and it's just a totally different place. It's weird to have a dark bar in the back and it looks pretty much just like Goodfriends did, so they really haven't made it their own. Secondly, service is a lot slower now. And on our last visit, our waiter never checked in on us...My buffalo burger (ordered medium) was basically charred, well-done. That's not something you ever want to do to buffalo meat. I don't know if the milkshakes survived the move in tact, but I'm about out of patience with hoping Annie's will return to normalcy. Let's hope so!

• Pros: Thick milkshakes?
• Cons: New location, parking, slow, inaccurate service, charred meat

12/10/08

Annie's a glimmer of former self

by larrboo

We went to Annie's on 12.9.08. I'm sorry to say I don't think we will go back. The service was snail paced at best. The food arrived cold after a 45 minute wait and when we asked our server for an explanation, he said that they were busy. The dining room wasn't full so I'm not what busy means. This is our 3rd visit to the new location but it hasn't gotten any better. The old location was wonderful. We went at least once a week. It was a great place to take the kids and get a quick bite . Not anymore. It's a shame, because Annie's was always a great place to eat. Please take note Annie's and step up to the plate. We miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12/06/08

Not a fan

by bluffy

Poor service and mediocre food. Staff was not particularly friendly. There was a mistake on the bill and it was not easily resolved. Won't go back.

08/21/08

If you go, pay with cash

by Bartsmom

The food is good. The service was fair. And then the waitress charged my debit card three times for the wrong amounts. She had no idea how to take the charges off so called in her manager. I had to wait for some 20-25 minutes for the manager to figure out how to correct the overcharges. She wouldn't give me the meal for free and reluctantly returned my tip.

• Pros: Good food

07/24/08

Bye bye to Annie's good friends, RIP

by EatDenverEat

It seemed like a perfect match to have Annie?s take over the space from the longtime favorite Goodfriends. When I asked if they still had considered to keep Fullers ESB on tap, the waitress said in a condescending manner that "Annie has other ideas for a restaurant." I guess other ideas include asphalt like "medium rare" burgers, petrified chicken fingers (think fried pork skins), and very slow an inattentive service. We didn't complain, although I wish we had now. To top it all off, the waitress added a 20% gratuity because we had 6 people in our party. Our party was 3 adults and 3 kids under age 6. She was definitely trolling for a double tip. This place is not family friendly. Actually it just isn't friendly at all. Too bad. I had heard that the old Annie's was a decent place.

• Pros: Good Location
• Cons: Bad food and service

06/23/08

One of the worst dining experiences ever

by pantstastico7

Let me start by saying that I'm not one to write reviews or leave bad feedback, but this is a special case. I created an account with Citysearch so I could share the horrible experience my girlfriend and I had at Annie's. I was really excited for Annie's to open. Don't get me wrong, I loved Good Friends and went fairly often as the location is about 6 blocks from our house. I never went to Annie's when it was on 8th, but had heard so many good things that I was anxious to go to the new one. The anticipation is where the good times end with this place.

We were seated immediately, which we appreciated because we had an appoinment to keep an hour and a half from our arrival. We figured we'd allowed plenty of time to have a nice lunch and still be on time. Wrong. I ordered a veggie burger with mushrooms and onions and my girlfriend ordered a salad with chicken salad on it. After 45 MINUTES, we got a roast beef sandwich and a grilled turkey and whatever. When our waitress reappeared another 5 minutes later we explained that this wasn't our food, to which she replied, " Oh, this must have come up the same time as yours.", and then picked up the plates and plunked them down on another table next to us. I'm sure those people were pleased, too. She then went to get our order and was gone another 10 MINUTES. By that time we had to leave so we could get home, pick up our kitten and get to the Vet. We asked her to box it up and get the check. Another 10 MINUTES went by before she delivered our box lunch and bill. We left a tip anyway, and in hindsight, I'm mad we did. We got home and went to put the food in the fridge, only to discover they got the order wrong. Again. We will NEVER go back, and I, for one, will vigorously discourage any of my friends from patronizing this restaurant.

• Pros: none
• Cons: service, good luck getting what you ordered in a timely fashion.

06/21/08

Annie's has moved -- it went downhill

by Daisysdad

Annie's, when it was located on 8th Avenue, was a pretty fair diner-style cafe. Maybe 3 outta 5 stars. Now it has moved to Colfax (at St. Paul). The menu is pretty much the same, and they brought along a lot of the decor (apparently leaving the really faded posters and some of the other junkola at the old place), and the food remains so-so. But the parking lot is a mess -- when food is being delivered, the truck takes up half of the customer parking -- and the staff is more disorganized than ever. To top it all off, they've reduced the size of the food portions. The food was never what you'd call gourmet, but there was always a generous portion. Now, if you order the corned-beef hash for breakfast, be aware that one poached egg will be larger than the hash. Prices at Annie's have always been a little higher than at comparable cafes, but now you'll get a lot less value for your money. Stay away -- in droves!

• Pros: close to my home
• Cons: small portions vs. cost, awful parking

04/27/08

Annie's Get Graded "F" From International Food Critic

by shimosan

Well the Iron T Food Critic landed once more time in Annies to try and give the place a chance.

I visited here now for my fifth time and must say it has not imporved. The country steak is dry and the gravy seems like it came out of a package. If not they need a new chef if they even have one. I have tried other items with no real flavor. The veges are really bland. No SOUL in this food, pure western bland.

Probably the worse part was I have to wait at the table over ten mintues on two occassions for someone to wait on me and I even got up and ask for help.

Once they take your order they do seem to stop by a lot thinking that will gett them a tip I suppose. But don't seem to be sincere. Just bother you while you are trying to force down the food. Maybe this is a tactic to get you away from recognizing how bad it is.

The lady that appears to be the owner sat at the bar beside my table and talked with a guy for ten minutes as I waited and then as she walked away asked if I had been waited on.

Service gets a F food a C- and Atmosphere a F as it is the noisest place I have been in Denver during lunch. People in Denver are just to loud, real lack of Class and respect for others. Sorry Denver but rude fits you well.

The Iron T - Food Critic