A Chicago Brunch Icon Is Coming Back to West Town — and Neighbors Couldn't Be More Excited

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/West Town · May 14, 2026

West Town is about to welcome back one of Chicago's most beloved dining institutions. Ann Sather, the iconic Swedish-American restaurant famous for its legendary cinnamon rolls and hearty weekend brunches, is set to open a brand-new location at 1819 West Division Street this July — marking a warm homecoming for a neighborhood that has missed it dearly.

Owner Tom Tunney made the announcement this week, and the timing feels just right. The new Division Street spot will seat approximately 150 diners inside and another 50 on a sidewalk patio during the warmer months — perfect for those lazy summer brunches West Town neighbors live for. Tunney noted that Ann Sather previously operated a Milwaukee Avenue location in the neighborhood from 2001 to 2007, before structural issues forced a closure. "We're delighted to return to the West Town area," Tunney said. "Our new Division Street restaurant is an ideal location as many of our customers live in the area." The move also comes as Ann Sather's longtime Belmont Avenue outpost prepares to close in late June to make way for a new apartment building — making the West Town opening feel all the more significant for loyal fans across the city.

For a neighborhood already buzzing with exciting new openings and community energy this spring, Ann Sather's return is a feel-good milestone that bridges nostalgia and new beginnings. Keep an eye on Ann Sather's social channels for an official July opening date — and start planning that first cinnamon roll run!

Sources:
1. https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/ann-sather-restaurant-to-open-new-chicago-location/