Took the family for some dosa and other authentic Indian snacks... and, given that Annapurna is on Devon Ave, the expectations are high in terms of quality and authenticity. Unfortunately, it left a lot to be desired. We ordered a number of items -- paneer paratha, a thali, masala dosa, pani puri, and other items. What we discovered is that much of the food wasn't made from scratch. Rather, they use the same short cuts we use at home -- and in doing so, it just missed the mark. I guess our expectations were just too high. Having said all of that -- a better idea would have been to ask the server for recommendations before we ordered. I'm sure that there are specific dishes that they do make from scratch, or specific dishes that are genuinely delicious. read more

I like this place...not sure why i took me so long to try it. It was packed on a 3 pm on a Saturday. Seating can be challenging. You have to hover over tables that are finishing up so you can grab it the moment people leave. The crowd is a good sign...the restaurant is organized well....order at the counter and then they will call out the number as it's prepared. We tried the following: Dahi puri - i initially had pani puri craving but i settled on a dahi puri which didn't disappoint with the tart/savory flavors. Pav Bhaji (aka. Indian sloppy joe) - pretty good...the special bread is toasted just right with butter. Paneer masala dosa - never had paneer on dosa but hey anything goes with dosa. The chutney and the sambar could be better but the dosa was fresh and the potato masala was seasoned well and delectable with plenty of cilantro. read more

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Review is for the pani puri only. It was good but what made it extraordinary was they actually made and served one by one like in India.

*Writing this review after multiple visits* So this had been our go to place for a while now. We used to stop by everytime we were on Devon street for groceries. We have tried a lot of dishes on the menu. Yesterday when we stopped by, my husband and I ordered pav bhaji, bhelpuri and idli . Pav bhaji and bhelpuri tasted fine and even idly( not a big fan of their sambar) , I felt the quantity has been reduced from when we started going there. The quantity and taste of the food that is given is a bit of a concern for the price they charge. read more

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Food is sub-part, and the staff is unfriendly especially at the register. This place is going down in food , service and ambiance very fast. Save your time and money. Avoid this place at all cost. I miss the old uncle :( read more

I've had a handful of Dosas in my life and the one I ordered at Annapurna, while simple, was one of the best. The inside of this establishment is long and narrow, reminiscent of a dining hall. But don't let that fool you; the food packs a flavorful punch. We ordered a masala dosa and Samosa chaat. If you are new to south Asian cuisine I would highly recommend these two items. The menu is very reasonably priced as well. Dosa is a savory crepe filled with spicy potatoes and samosa chaat is a deep fried potatoe and spicy packed dough topped with yogurt, chick peas, and vegetable gravy. Most importantly the food; the dosa was made FRESH. You can really tell. My samosa chaat came out quickly and was a great appetizer to the main food. And the dosa. The lightly stove fried batter was reminiscent of a French crepe while maintaining heat and a crispy texture. The paired potato filling was flavorful and not too oily or spicy. In addition the sambar and paired dhai was superb. The dish took a bit of time to come out (~5-10 mins with no rush) but it was prepared fresh and you could really tell. I can only say good things about the establishment. I highly highly recommend this place to anyone who is vegetarian or vegan! read more

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got vegetarian combo today with eggplant, okra, and dal. I chose roti although next time I would want to try dal. The food was fast and prepared on time. I think the dal was the best and the okra and eggplant could have been more flavorful. It was a little oily too. BUT it was heart and filling and really hit the spot. So not perfect but certainly tasty, relatively cheap, and the restaurant had tons of options. read more

Annapurna - Veg Platter 3, Roti, Daal Makhani, Bhindi Masala Baingan Bharta - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is based on the service only because we didn't get to the point of eating here; we arrived at the restaurant at 11am, which is the opening time listed online, only to be told by the manager that she was not taking orders until 11:30 am. She went on to tell us that the "online" timings couldn't be trusted and rolled her eyes at us. The open sign was on and the door was open but she was turning back customers. A strange experience. We walked over to the restaurant across the street (Sukhadias) and had an enjoyable experience with much better service. Please update your online timings if they are incorrect. read more

I am a regular at annapurna and I used to love this place but not anymore. Their prices have changed and its wayyyyyy too high from what it was earlier. The food is like very home style and the charges are more like a fast food chain with restaurant style variety. Also, the lady who is at the counter is extremelyyyyyyyy rude. She never ever smiles or greets and whenever you ask her something be ready to get a rude response. When you call and confirm till what time they take orders, she will always tell you a different time, sometimes it is 9 PM or 9:15 or 9:30. I guess it depends on her mood. I am not sure I will be a regular anymore considering the prices. read more

Annapurna - Menu - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bad Customer service, no one smiles , no one welcomes, no one's friendly. it was good before the renovations as Patels Cafe, the people were friendly, smiling , i dont know why they changed. location is convenient, goid seating and a good menu selection . read more

I went in on a weekday for lunch. It wasn't too crowded. Overall: a lovely meal. The atmosphere is definitely casual and chill with 90's Bollywood movies playing in the background. It definitely gives me bakery cafe vibes. When you walk in, go all the way to the back to order first. Like most bakeries, you can sit where ever you want and wait for them to call your number at the counter. Ok, if I'm going to an Indian restaurant, I always have to go for a lassi -whether it be savory or sweet. It's practically tradition at this point. So, it would be a crime if I didn't order one this time...as I thought to justify myself. ^-^ I ordered the mango lassi. It was really smooth and fresh; there was a perfect amount of mango pulp. As for the meal, we ordered the Gujarati thali because we wanted to try a bit of everything. Additionally, a vegetable platter which allows you to choose any two vegetable dishes (chana masala - chickpeas and baingan bharta - eggplant). We shared 6 pieces of roti that came with the two meal sets. Let me tell you, among the three of us, we were absolutely stuffed - so the portions are quite generous. This place serves solely vegetarian and vegan food, so definitely a lot of options and definitely a must try for vegetarians. Both dishes were great and flavorful. I liked the baingan bharta the best. Both meals came with a small salad which was refreshing. I will come back to try the other options next time! read more

Annapurna - Gujarati thali (left) and vegetable platter (right). - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in for some Indian street food. My friend had told me it was her new favorite spot for street food on Devon. It was pretty on par with some of the stuff she would get in India. That was high praise so, how could I say no? The food: Khaman - delicious, it looks like corn bread or cake but is light and savory...addictingly delicious Behl Puri - this was also very good. I personally would've like more crunchies (and less onions and tomatoes - but that's a personal preference...or maybe diced a little smaller) Karapow (not sure of the real name, but that's my phonetic for it) - this was awesome, they used a nice light moist bun that didn't have its own flavor so you got to really enjoy the potato/veggie patty inside. They also have a ton of snacks you can buy that are already made. As well as refrigerated sweet treats. So many more things to try. It's a nice big space. TLDR: totally worth a stop in for some delicious Indian street food. I'm sure anything you try will be amazing. They also have ice cream, which I heard was awesome. read more

Zero stars! This was the worst food I have ever been served in my life! Please don't go here. Each dish was worse than the last! I do not understand how this place is in Business when they serve food that makes people sick. It was flavorless, cold, and had a terribly viscous and slimy consistency. Both me and my mom have been feeling very sick after eating what we could from our plates. STAY AWAY! I sincerely hope this horrible establishment gets shut down before they make more people sick. read more

First we excepted for a good South Indian restaurant but I think it is best suited for North Indian dishes. The plates they serve are so used u can see the scratched surface while u finish the food. Also one more thing I need to address is about the neatness of the rest room it is kind of dirty as it in India I hope the restaurant owners make it better I ordered dosa, the dosa was good but the side dish sambar and chutney are so bad and I lost my appetite for food and stopped ordering further. Whatever is in the menu it should reflect the restaurant. read more

Annapurna - This is the I finished plate. It was so used and I feel like throwing those plates in the dust bin. - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I will preface this by saying the food is really good. I shared several dishes with my wife, no complaints. The problem is their customer service should embarrass the owners of this restaurant. They forgot an item with my order which was really no big deal, I just wanted it refunded. I called to speak to someone and I would get 4 words in and she would disappear doing something else for a good 30 seconds to a minute. It was highly problematic because I could not clarify anything and there was an obvious language barrier. I tried to be patient but she disappeared at any follow up. Finally she goes, "We can't do anything, call grubhub and they will refund you? Now my expectations are not that great, it was an impulse desert anyway but excuse me? That is just obnoxious. When I reached out to grubhub they immediately refunded the money but I had them reach out to them to find out what is happening because the service is so poor. Well apparently they tried to tell me that the item was not paid for. It was a poor excuse and an outright lie. I have multiple emails and the ticket from my order showing it listed. They are located on Devon so luckily there are many other amazing Indian restaurants to choose from. Never again read more

Annapurna - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I checked out this place early this year with my bro in law, when we were in Devon Avenue specifically to try out Indian specialities. We luckily got there for our dinner after tasting some chat items in other shops. We ordered the Gujarati special Thali meals which was pretty cheap for a platter for less than $10. The host informed upfront that it would take at least 10 minutes as they prepare the puris and chapathis fresh for the plate. The restaurant wasn't surprisingly much crowded and it took the same promised time to get the food on our table. The first look of it, we couldn't wait putting that into our mouths. The puris were hot, right out of the stove. The food tasted so authentically Gujarati and the quantity was more than adequate for a dinner. The dessert was perfectly sweet and we almost gobbled down the entire platter with a finishing touch of buttermilk. read more

Annapurna - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food as always. I enjoy coming to Annapurna whenever I am in Chicago They just expanded their store and it is still all packed with customers. Their service and food is great and I highly recommend this place Hadi read more

Being an Indian, I think this is one of the authentic Indian vegetarian restaurant in Chicago. Honestly, I'm a big fan of their Vada Pav. read more

So this place used to be our favorite but we never had worst Indian food than here. My mother and I went here for Mother's Day lunch and ordered dahi papdi, the papdi was so hard and dahi was literally liquid water with flavors. Then I ordered a masala soda and it was literally just SALT. They did replace it for me but then we ordered tikki and it was plain boiled allu with nothing else. No salt no pepper nothing. Don't come here you are wasting your time and money. Very disappointed read more

Annapurna - Literally just a boiled potato nothing more to it. - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lacks flavor and poor quality. Ordered cholle bhatura and pav bhaji. They didn't have any flavor. Very bland and just very little taste. In matar panner the peas were very hard and again lacked flavor. Naans and samosa seemed frozen. Overall very disappointing experience. Not going there again! read more

Annapurna - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ayath was very friendly and provides a great customer service. Very conversative. The panipuri here is great.

We came here to 'pre-game' for our Indian lunch on a saturday morning :) order at the counter, they give you a number and you go pick it up. I'm pretty sure i'm gonna spell all of these wrong but: the pani puri and the aloo chaat were DELICIOUS! the crisps in the pani puri were fried nice and crunchy in ghee, which held up to the sauces very well. We ordered some potato samosas as well, but i wouldn't say they were amazing. definitely a crowd pleaser though. Seems like a pretty popular place for a snack and other little bagged goods you can pick out as you order. read more

Great Service . Salma has been very courteous. Great customer service, yummy food. They did accommodate me once when it was their closing time. Love this business!!! read more

It's vegetarian and vegan, the samosa is the bomb. Even if it's hour first time. I'll say get it right away. The flavor, texture and spices is amazing. Every place I got an get Samosas it was alright, however this one is the best of all time. It's savory, delicious and you won't regret it. read more

We stopped in for a masala dosa and after waiting 40 minutes I had to cancel the order because of the wait time. We saw people who ordered dosas after us get theirs and I kept being told I'm next. We really wanted to support this restaurant but how can we if we don't get our food? read more

ANNAPURNA Last week we craved Indian Chaats and our vegetarian food. While strolling on DEVON we noticed this state of art modern Indian corner spot ANNAPURNA. Fast paced super clean better than Macdonald's style ambience. Lovley delicious food. It is Little india before you Land in M U M B A I. read more

Really like there special thali and chole bhature. Very nice and yummy food. One of the best places to eat Indian food in Chicago area. read more

The service at the register was terrible. She said that the restaurant was out of pain puri when it was ordered after my order. Our food was also subpar. It was just a meh experience. read more

Food is good. On busy road- Devon st so it would be hard to find parking during weekend. Plenty of seating area. Plenty of non alcoholic drinks to choose from. The only thing lacks here is the service as it's terrible. It's worth trying out. read more

Annapurna - Pappi Chat, Katori chat - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good Indian vegetarian chaat options. If it's busy, be prepared to wait a bit for your order.

I'm not vegetarian but I'm in love with Annapurna. This is the closest I'll ever come to being one. I'm a Indian food lover and they serve thee best Indian food for a meat lover on Devon. They have the best chats around! The spices are bold and flavorful and their parathas leave you wanting more and more.. there chutneys have a blend or old meets new blend, to die for!!! There prices are the best! Generous portions and excellent customer service. I'm too in love with this place already.. only downside is the parking, which I had to circle the block multiple times and found a park on a side street. It it's not their fault as Devon is one of the busiest streets on the north side. If you are a vegetarian and love Indian food, take a trip to Annapurna. You'll be glad you did!!! This is coming from a MEAT LOVER!!!! read more

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Such a perfect treat!! This is a casual spot with really flavorful snacks and food. I got the thali which came with many delicious veggies and breads and sauces, but if I were to go back I might choose a few different different chaat which were all under $3. Love the Bollywood music videos playing on the TVs. This is a nice, vegetarian spot to chill and eat. read more

Annapurna - Special Gujarati Thali - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Growing up we would always visit this place when my parents used to drag us to Devon. I tried this place recently and what a disappointment. Started with the masala papad which was basically previously fried papad that was doused an overbearing amount of spices. (Was like eating powder). Followed up by some bland Samosas. The Bhel Puri was probably the only good item, it's spicy so be careful. The masala dosa was terrible, no flavor whatsoever and the sambar was the same. For the prices you charge and the quality you promise this is definitely not the same restaurant. There are better options that I won't mention by name but it's down the street across the fruit market. Really the best thing was the overpriced thumsup. In this time of Covid you would expect a establishment with such a popular name for so long to actually provide quality food. read more

The dossa that we had this time was awful. We went there a couple of weeks ago and the cheese dossa I had was so good that, my wife and me went back to have that again. And Man! It was the worst dossa I ever had. They must have changed their cook. I am sorry, but we are NEVER going back to Annapurna. read more

Annapurna is back on my good side. I remember back in the day (probably like 20 years ago) this was the go to snack shop on Devon. I remember my parents taking me there many times. Over time, unfortunately, I remember the place just deteriorated in terms of up-keep and quality. I had been there a couple of times when I just felt like it was filthy. Plus, other great options were springing up all around. Well, the other day we went to Devon and most of the other places were closed. The place we usually go actually moved their closing time up to 7pm, which is strange. Well anyway, so I had heard that Annapurna had remodeled so I figured I'd give it another shot. I'm happy I did. So with the granite tables, floors, etc. the interior was definitely upgraded. It's funny, but I don't know why casual fast food places on Devon think granite is appropriate for their decor. Have you ever seen a McDonald's with granite tables? At least never in the US. Anyway, that's an aside. It's just weird, because even with these upgrades, you can see how the attitude of cleanliness of this place hadn't changed. Tables that had been used were left uncleaned and there was garbage on the floors. Well, I won't be long before this place will become the dump that it was once again. Hmmm... this review is starting to sound more negative than I intended. I guess the stars still represent. Well, the reason for my good rating was the value for the food. We got chole bhature for like $3.99?! Crazy... and that includes two huge bhaturas, chole, chopped onions, pickled peppers, mango achar, and even some suji halwa. That's outstanding. Plus, when the chole ran out before the bhature, they willingly gave us more chole. That's pretty cool. Not only was this a great deal, but the taste was awesome. Very Punjabi flavor, which was impressive given that it's a Gujrati-run shop. The bhel puri and dahi puri were good. Not the best on Devon, but they were pretty good. Well, so Annapurna is back on my list of chaat shops on Devon. Now, if they could only remember to sweep floors and clean tables more regularly. read more

Annapurna is our top spot for quick, consistently delicious Indian food at a great price. The thali is our go-to. Friendly service, and the newly renovated spot is very nice. The doors that open to the sidewalk create a great vibe. Can't wait for spring to enjoy the new outdoor seating! read more

Relaxed and casual, this place serves excellent food for a great price. First off, Annapurna is entirely vegetarian. I got a full plate with three vegetable dishes, rice and naan for $6.99! My favorite dish was the chana masala - probably the best I've ever had, followed by the palak paneer. The vegetables were on the spicier side, so order a lassi if you're used to milder dishes. We ended things with gulab jamun and a chai. I wasn't a huge fan of the chai but loved the dessert. Overall, the food was fantastic and we had a great experience. You order at the counter then they bring the food to you. This place makes the perfect lunch spot - quick, delicious and affordable. We can't wait to come back. read more

Annapurna - Vegetable Platter - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried the special gujrati thaali and really enjoyed it! Loved the buttermilk! The menu on a Saturday had black Chana and stuffed eggplant ( baingan) which I really liked. Came with a choice of roti or puri, rice, daal (sweet dal, Gujrati style), papad, salad, chutney. Snack that day was bhajji- I would have liked to have dhokla though. I also got the masala dosa, which was good. But the coconut chutney that came with it want that great. read more

Annapurna - Special Gujrati Thali! - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was delivered on time. The dishes were okay, everything was seasoned well and tasted as expected. Serving size was good for the price. Guessing dinning in would've probably been better. read more

They are from Gujarat - but they make all kind of food. They love Lord Krishna - if you like you can always say to Alpesh and his family "Jai Shree Krishna" They make really Nice Dhokla..if there is a bulk order, this is place to be. Cost is so effective .. There is no sitting or waiter service but if you are prepared to go and pick up -this is the place to be. I had been there on October 30th October 31st and November 5th 2015 I really like the way they do... Everything is Self Service. They call and you need to pick up .. Some days on weekends it is really hard to find a place. they make real good food. They have a person later you can leave your plate there... One young guy comes and picks up. Name sounds South Indian but actually run by people from Gujarat - very nice , God fearing and God loving people. Would definitely recommend read more