Menu nutrition at Anna’s House varies by build, so use swaps and sizes to keep calories, sugar, and sodium in check.
Low Calories
Mid Range
High Treat
Black Coffee
- Near zero calories
- Great with cinnamon
- Splash of skim milk
Lean Sipper
Latte Or Cappuccino
- Pick small size
- Ask for one pump
- Try nonfat or almond
Balanced
Frozen Or Mocha
- Keep it small
- Skip the whip
- Share the cup
Dessert Drink
Nutrition At Anna’s House: Smart Picks
Breakfast at this Midwest spot leans hearty. You can still keep meals light. The trick is ordering base plates that come with produce, lean proteins, and simple sides. Then use builds and swaps to shape calories, sugar, and salt to your targets.
Two groups tend to swing totals most: breads and sauces. Toasts, pancakes, tortillas, and buns add quick energy. Sauces, syrups, and aioli bring sugar or fat. Dial those and your plate shifts fast without losing flavor.
Fast Wins You Can Use Today
- Ask for egg whites or one whole egg plus whites.
- Pick a veggie-heavy hash with a light drizzle in place of ranch or aioli.
- Choose fruit over fry sides, or split fries at the table.
- Swap sourdough for wheat or rye when you want more fiber.
- Order dressings and syrups on the side; start with one teaspoon.
Popular Plates, Estimated Calories, And Easy Swaps
Use this broad view as a starting point. Portions vary by location and build. When in doubt, keep sauces light and mind the side choices.
| Plate Or Drink | Typical Calories | Swap Or Build Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Veggie omelet with toast | 380–520 | Ask for light oil; add salsa; fruit side |
| Omelet with ham and cheese | 520–750 | Half cheese; wheat toast; skip butter |
| French toast stack | 550–900 | Powdered sugar only; warm fruit in place of syrup |
| Buttermilk pancakes (3-stack) | 450–700 | One pat butter; syrup on side; add berries |
| Breakfast burrito with potatoes | 650–950 | Extra peppers; hold sour cream; side salsa |
| Chicken and waffles | 800–1200 | Honey drizzle; skip butter; split the waffle |
| Turkey bacon and eggs | 300–480 | Whites plus one yolk; dry toast |
| Avocado toast with egg | 380–560 | Lemon squeeze; chili flakes; side greens |
| Drip coffee, plain | 0–5 | Dash of skim milk or almond milk |
| Flavored latte (12 oz) | 150–250 | One pump syrup; nonfat milk |
Order Strategy: Build Plates That Fit Your Day
Start with your anchor. That could be eggs, a scramble, oatmeal, or a salad. Then add textures and color. Greens and grilled veggies boost volume. Lean meats add protein without pushing calories sky-high. Starches can sit in a half portion and still satisfy.
Eggs, Hashes, And Toast
Egg whites trim fat. Whole eggs bring flavor. A mix keeps balance. Ask for potatoes cooked with a light hand. Toast can stay dry and get a jam packet instead of butter. Salsa delivers brightness with little sugar.
Pancakes, Waffles, And Syrups
Syrup pours send sugar up fast. One ounce carries about two tablespoons. Start with a spoon, taste, and add if you need sweetness. When berries or bananas sit on top, many folks skip half the syrup without missing a beat.
You can peek at federal guidance on added sugars to set a daily cap. Pair that with your drink choice to keep totals tidy at brunch.
Protein Choices That Travel Well
Turkey bacon and chicken sausage tend to run leaner than pork. Smoked salmon carries fat, yet it comes with omega-3s. If you order steak and eggs, consider a half portion of potatoes to balance the plate.
Drinks: From Zero To Dessert In A Cup
Black coffee sits near zero calories. Milk drinks land in the mid range. Frozen blends and mochas run sweet and rich. A small size and fewer pumps drop totals fast. MyFoodData lists plain brewed coffee near two calories per eight ounces, which lines up with most cafe pours.
You can scan coffee nutrition when you want a deeper chart, then use it as a proxy for plain brews here.
Tea, Juice, And Sodas
Unsweetened teas stay lean. Bottled juices and sodas spike sugar. A small orange juice still lands near 20–25 grams added or natural sugar per cup. If you like bubbles, ask for a can and share.
Make Sense Of Menu Language
Menu flags like GF, VG, and V speak to ingredients, not cross-contact. If you track allergens, bring that up at the start. Many plates can swap toast, tortillas, or sauces on request.
What The Menu PDF Can Tell You
The current print shows builds, sizes, and sides. That helps you plan portions before you sit down. You can skim the menu PDF to spot veggie-heavy plates and lean proteins.
Calorie Ranges For Popular Drinks
Use these broad bands to frame choices. Barista recipes can shift numbers by milk type, syrup count, and size.
| Drink | Calorie Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drip coffee | 0–5 | No sugar; splash of milk adds 10–20 |
| Americano | 5–10 | Espresso plus water |
| Cappuccino (12 oz) | 110–160 | Foam heavy; try nonfat |
| Latte (12 oz) | 150–220 | One pump syrup adds ~20–25 |
| Mocha (12 oz) | 250–380 | Chocolate base; whip adds more |
| Frozen blend (12 oz) | 300–500+ | Often syrup plus base mix |
| Orange juice (8–12 oz) | 110–165 | Natural sugar; pair with protein |
Salt, Sauces, And Simple Fixes
Sodium climbs when bacon, ham, sausage, pickles, and sauces stack on one plate. Ask for half portions of processed meats. Try mustard, salsa, lemon, or herbs in place of heavy sauces at the table.
Dressings And Spreads
Aioli, hollandaise, and creamy dressings taste rich and tend to pack calories. A side cup lets you control the pour. Start with a teaspoon and check the bite.
Kids, Seniors, And Smaller Appetites
Share plates or ask for a box up front. Small stomachs still enjoy flavor when sides stay light. A single pancake with berries and a scrambled egg works well and keeps totals tidy.
Budget Moves That Also Trim Calories
Split a rich plate and add a side salad. Order water or drip coffee instead of bottled drinks. Pick one treat per meal: sweet plate or dessert drink, not both.
Sample Conversation Starters With Your Server
Ask About Cooking Fats
“Could you cook the hash with a light spray?” Simple asks like this shave calories fast.
Ask For Sauce On The Side
“Can the hollandaise come in a cup?” You still get flavor and can dip as you go.
Ask For Produce Add-Ins
“Can you add spinach and tomatoes?” Color boosts volume and helps satiety.
Why These Tips Line Up With Public Guidance
Label rules set a 50-gram Daily Value for added sugars, and many health pages suggest capping added sugar near ten percent of calories for most adults. That lines up with a light hand on syrups and dessert drinks at brunch.
Want more background on label rules and daily caps? See this plain-English page on added sugars on labels and use it to plan sweets across the week.