Welcome to Annie Lee's Bakery & Diner

"Today, we had the absolute privilege of visiting Annie Lee’s Bakery and Diner as part of the Buy Black Business Bus Tour with the Melanin Market, and let me tell you—it was like being personally escorted into foodie heaven. From start to finish, this place delivered an experience so good it could probably write its own autobiography. Let’s talk about my husband’s order first: Oxtails. Now, these aren’t even on the Saturday menu, but Jacob, our waiter (and now honorary family member), worked his magic and made it happen. If that’s not next-level customer service, I don’t know what is. He paired those oxtails with collard greens and sweet potatoes, and trust me, they were so good they practically demanded a standing ovation. I went the veggie route with collard greens, rice and gravy, a side salad, and yams—but because I don’t play around when it comes to food, I added grilled shrimp. Every single item on our plates was seasoned with so much love and skill that my taste buds were basically doing the electric slide by the end. And the desserts? Oh, we weren’t leaving without cake. Key Lime and Yellow Cake joined the party, but then the staff really outdid themselves. Someone casually dropped that it was our 21st wedding anniversary (thanks for snitching, Jacob!), and the staff surprised us with a song, more cake, and ice cream. I almost started bawling right there in the middle of the diner. Like, ugly cry bawling. Long story short, the food is a masterpiece, but the staff? They’re what makes Annie Lee’s truly special. I’d give them 10 stars if I could. I’ll definitely be back for more—and not just for the food, but to hang out with the kind of people who make you feel like family from the moment you walk in. Annie Lee’s, you’ve got my heart (and probably most of my paycheck)."