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    Judy's Cafe

    4.3 (120 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Biscuits and gravy with 2 eggs.
    Sandra W.

    On our first day in Alaska, we visited Judy's Café for breakfast--a charming, quaint spot where everyone greeted us warmly. Our order of biscuits and gravy, along with two eggs, arrived promptly and was delicious. My only critique would be that the gravy needed a touch more seasoning, but the biscuits were truly wonderful. If you find yourself in Anchorage, Alaska, it's definitely worth stopping by. Just a heads-up: they only accept cash. If you have a hankering for reindeer, this is your place. Nite: the biscuits and gravy with 2 eggs photo is only half of the order ... we had already cut it in half when we decided to take the photo.

    1/2 order of biscuits and gravy and a side of grits.
    Grizzly B.

    Still a great place!!! Very friendly and prompt service. I ordered a 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy (made from scratch) with a side of grits. The gravy was delicious!!!! My wife ordered a denver omelette. The omelette was "stuffed" full of ham, onions and green peppers and the eggs were fluffy. We both enjoyed our meals.

    Reindeer sausage

    Best breakfast in Anchorage!!! Country style hole in the wall with big portions and great service!! Cask only but have an atm inside. Not your touristy overpriced place but food was great! Tried multiple menu items and no complaints on any, do the Denali omelette!!!!!!! Would definitely recommend if you want good hearty portions and extremely nice waitresses with a sense of humor!

    a plate of breakfast food and a laptop
    Michel S.

    While in Anchorage, I was looking for breakfast and looking for a place to work and eat. I came across this restaurant in my searches and I decided to give them a try. The restaurant is great and Andy provides a very attentive service. My coffee and water were always full, she had a smile on her face and she ensured that I was satisfied with the food. I saw a lot of locals so you know it is a good place when the locals are eating there. If you are planning to have breakfast, just know that ONLY take cash but they have an ATM in their building. I went back a second time and my experience was consistent and no different than the first time that I was there. I will definitely be back!

    Buscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. Too well done for me
    Carrie G.

    First time trying Judy's cafe. They have kind of a small menu for breakfast. A handful of omelets, the. Usuals like biscuits and gravy, waffles, French toast, pancakes, 2x2x2 eggs, side, main. I got 1/2 order of buscuits and gravy which was two full biscuits whole covered in gravy. Gravey was kind of bland, was grey and had pepper in it. I do t think it had sausage. Buscuits were soft and fresh. I got a side of bacon and the bacon was way too crispy I couldnt even finish it. Curious what their hashbrowns were like but I would steer clear of the bacon unless mine were just completely forgot about about or that's how they make it. Service was fast and good, always on top of your coffee and water. We went on a Sunday at about 9:15am and there were a few tables open we were seated right away. We had tried on a Sunday previously and there were people waiting to be seated so if they are too busy try another day. Cash only.

    Come to the party with me
    Steven E.

    Judy's rates a soft four star through no fault of their own. It's a cozy little cafe, a bit of a drive for us, one I feel was worth it. The parking area was a small dirt lot with potholes. Just like my driveway. lol. While it's small and aged it is quite comfortable with that mid-American small town feel. Food wise, nothing fancy for us. I went with today's special, the bacon mushroom omelette while Mrs. E. ordered a cheddar cheese omelette. Both were yummy and filling as were the hash browns. It's worth noting that the leftovers revealed just how greasy breakfast was (which may have contributed to the great flavour). I do love when ingredients marry in the fridge! Unfortunately, I got lazy and nuked everything in the microwave, so there's that. More importantly, it all tasted great on the reheat. The coffee was decent enough and they did a nice job keeping it filled. Just when I get it the right colour, they swing by and screw it up. That's great service. Thanks for the reheat! Both ladies were super nice and helpful. Even though we were late for an appointment, Mrs. E. strikes up a conversation with our waitress. When you hear the words "my family is originally from Mexico..." you know this won't be an Irish goodbye! I see this as a frequent stop for us. Note to myself: next visit try the grits. 09/22

    New York Steak
    Joanne L.

    Had breakfast at Judy's Cafe and ordered the Country Benedict and New York Steak. The Benedict had fluffy biscuits, tasty gravy, and perfectly cooked eggs. The steak was seasoned well and cooked just right. Heads up--they only take cash or checks but there's an ATM inside. Friendly service and a comfortable, no-frills place perfect for a classic breakfast.

    Hungry! Good coffee to wet the pallet
    Joy L.

    I'm not a breakfast person... I don't usually eat until around 1pm which drives my husband bonkers since he loves breakfast and most places stop serving by the time I'm ready to eat. There are only a few breakfast places in Anchorage that *I* like enough to say "hey honey, let's go out to breakfast- this place just SOARED to the top of my very short list (Granny Bs, Harleys Cafe, and Snow City). What impressed me about Judy Bs is their unapologetic commitment to no bullshit. Tiny (maybe 10 tables), cash only, timeless greasy spoon that and 100% commitment to excellent food. They don't try to charm you with bells and whistles, no stupid parsley on your plate- Just amazing homemade food. And they keep the coffee coming. And based on what I saw going on around me, everything they serve is equally excellent I also noticed they have a daily homemade cake that looked spectacular, as well as the biggest plate-sized cinnamon buns I've ever seen. Everything we ordered was wonderful, but the showstopper of our meal was homemade cornedbeef hash my husband and I split that we almost had a fork battle over. I haven't stopped thinking about it- can't wait to go back.

    Michelle W.

    Just go. You won't regret it. While not cheap, it's definitely better priced than most places. Huuuuuge variety of food and everything is amazing! The staff is all super friendly. Be prepared for a wait at times as the dining room is not big. They are cash only, but have an ATM if you forget.

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    Great local diner. A family favorite. Service is top notch! Food is always fantastic.

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    Great little restaurant. Nothing fancy, just great service, great food, and Anita, old-time diner atmosphere.

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    Cash only! But then they do have an ATM. It's a great place for a hearty breakfast to get you going throughout the day.

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