There are somethings well many things that are not duplicated in many restaurants. Simple poached eggs and lots of them going to other people all perfectly cook overy time you order them. Corned Beef hash. My family orders this no other place in the US, not New York or Shipiro in California. The mixture of the smashed potato and the freshly food beef is really something. Fresh soups everyday-beef barley-chowder-5 bean, etc. Probably 10 different sandwiches -Rubens, BLTs and I do not know who is supplying the breads -the swirled marble rye is really good. I thought what kind of steak would you get here...not sure...you might like it. The owner makes fresh cookies and pies every other night because they disappear. The most unusual thing I have seen there is the French Fry. It is a company secret were they get them. A small order will fill you up and they will make them with out salt. Great place. read more

Breakfast is served with a smile. Coffee was hot and the homemade corned beef hash served with scrambled eggs jalapeños was delicious. read more

If you like a hardy nicely done breakfast, I think you would enjoy Judy's. This place has the best service in town, with your coffee never getting cold or reaching the bottom of the cup. The waitresses are always super friendly and with a smile. It is kind of a crickety older and smaller building, but I think that's kind of what makes it special, and keeps the service personalized.. FYI-no credit cards accepted read more

Best Chicken Fried Steak in town. Love this place. Just remember to bring cash! They do have an ATM though, and they keep the coffee flowing. read more

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. read more

Judy's Cafe - 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy and a side of grits. - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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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. read more

Judy's Cafe - Biscuits and gravy with 2 eggs. - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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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! read more

Judy's Cafe - Reindeer sausage - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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The service is generally very good. The staff is friendly and always about their work. The dining experience is very quaint. If you are looking for a home cooked meal vibe, leaning towards breakfast food then this is a great place! read more

We make a trip across town to Judy's at least once a month for brunch and have been for years. It's a happy place to eat and there's never a bad bite in the house. Great food, great crew. read more

Better quality diner in terms of food, but the building is a rugged rustic POS. It's a great local Alaskan option that takes cash-only as if it were still the Pioneer days and Judy was still around. We visited in middle of the week on a standard morning breakfast time. Seemed like it was full of locals with visiting tourists and families. Lots of baby boomers from a bygone era who just want a non-fussy good plate of reindeer sausage n eggs. The good food, friendly staff, and free parking on the gravel parking lot makes for a wholesome experience. I would expect it to be a long wait and exercise in patience on the weekend because there is super limited seating. The joint is tiny. Judy's family and great grandkids continue the tradition and keep this place hoppin'. They really could get with the times and take debit cards though. High five Judy's:) read more

Great little diner for breakfast, we stop in every time we are in Anchorage. Breakfast isn't a hard thing to get right but these guys do it right every time! Try the Denali burrito if you're looking for a change. Great service always! It is a small diner so go early if you can, it is also cash only (but they have an ATM inside) read more

We had a great breakfast at Judy's. It is a solid classic diner experience including the table of old guys having coffee like they likely do every day. read more

Our rental car had a dead key fob and we ended up at a hardware store where this restaurant was highly recommended to us by a local guy. This is definitely not a tourist spot, but it was bustling on a late Friday morning. The service was excellent, so thoughtful and attentive! The food was great. Simple, regular diner breakfast food but done just as it should be. The bacon was perfect, the marbled rye was delicious. We felt right at home there and would totally go back again. read more

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! read more

Judy's Cafe - a plate of breakfast food and a laptop - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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. read more

Judy's Cafe - Buscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. Too well done for me - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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. read more

Judy's Cafe - New York Steak - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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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 read more

Judy's Cafe - Come to the party with me - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I knew something was wrong when I only saw people over 60 eating there. The place only takes cash or checks and doesn't even give change! I had to pay $40 for my $25 meal. If you are looking for typical diner food and prefer to not use obsolete forms of payment, go anywhere else. read more

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. read more

Judy's Cafe - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Over 20 years since our first breakfast at Judy's and we're never disappointed. Food is tasty, service is friendly, and prices are in line with the competition. It's worth the detour from the beaten path to grab a meal here. read more

First time going to Judy's Cafe today. The whole experience was amazing. The food was incredible and the prices were so affordable. The biscuits and gravy are a must! The service and staff were top notch and so friendly. Will definitely be going back. read more

it's been a while since I've been at this place, I've tried many times , but it's usually been too busy and I don't have the patience to wait. Today, i ordered the Denver Omelet. And as in the past it didn't disappoint. Made to perfection, and a very good size portion with lots of meat inside. All of Judy's should take note on how to make an omelette, because this is how you do it! read more

Judy's Cafe - Denver Omlette - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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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. read more

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The service and the food are awesome! Since weve found this spot we've been several times and never a bad meal. Would definitely recommend giving them a try! The one quirky thing is the parking...but it's def doable. read more

Great little diner. Service was spot on and Breakfast was out quickly. Went on a Friday morning at 9:00. Not terribly busy. read more

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The Chicken Fried Mis-steak We decided to go to Judys after two other restaurants had an hour wait. The service was great but the food wasn't. When I took my first bite of eggs it was cold. The chicken fried steak looked delicious but one bite in it tasted bland and there was no crispness to it. The hash browns were sub-par. Nether the French toast or chicken fried steak was hot. Honestly, the quality of the food was poor, and we will not be coming back to Judys. read more

Judy's Cafe - Chicken fried steak - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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

I wanted to like this place. Tried to check it out for a while but it was always closed. The place is very small and a bit cramped inside. They're cash or check only which is different but they do have an ATM inside I think the charge to get cash out was $3. Anyways. The service is nice and people were decent, no one was rude. They were on the very busy side so there's a lot going on to keep you waiting. The food was pretty bland and I say that as someone who doesn't typically add salt or pepper to a meal being served to me. For what the food is I would say it's on the pricy side. Sadly, I would not recommend this place. read more

Judy's Cafe - the menu for the restaurant - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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There is such joy in finding good food at the right price. This place is it. Friendly service and great energy in this top notch staff. Reminds me of an old school cafe. Simple with a home town Alaska feel. My new go to place for breakfast. read more

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

Judy's Cafe never disappoints. Just wholesome, stick to your bones, real diner cookin! They are only open for breakfast and lunch, but that's all you need. With their neighborly warm welcome at the door && diner charm! Absolutely love coming here! This outing included the fiancé and a surprise guest - my mother. We all were super please with what we ordered! My mother ordered the ham and mushroom omelet with hash browns. She said it was good! How can you go wrong with an omelet stuffed with big 'old pieces of ham & mushrooms && stuffed with American cheese! The fiancé got the steak breakfast with OE eggs, just how he likes it. The steak was cooked just how he asked, medium rare, thick and juicy! Personally, I like my hash browns crispy, but that's just me, they weren't cold - that's okay with me. Guys, I'm in love with French dips - I think I'm more in love with the Au jus than anything that accompanies the sandwich. Usually it needs the extra wet dippy dip with the dry meat that usually are on French dips, but this sandwich y'all was NOT dry! It was Devine! I also asked for an egg on each half to make it breakfasty - and I LOVED IT! I would highly suggest this French Dip to whoever shares my LOVE of French dips! read more

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We have been driving past this place for awhile and today we thought we'd try it out. The wait was minimal and when seated we noticed the service was off to a good start. Friendly staff and good food, it was the best grits we had in town. No time to relax after eating and felt rushed. Also, they have a sign up front written in dry erase board that says they are only CASH or CHECK only so know this before trying this place out. read more

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I had high hopes, sadly it didn't measure up. Reviews were pretty good so I was shocked I hadn't been yet. It's a small little place and the staff were very kind. Service was quick also! The food alone was the let down however. The corn beef hash is homemade and it just fell flat for me. If you have to salt corn beef hash, that's not a good sign. Hash browns were barely cooked and I like some crisp to my hash browns. The eggs Benny sounds awesome but again, flavorless. The biscuits and gravy tasted like a pasty flour and for the third time, had zero flavor. Everything looked good, sounded good, and was reviewed good...but unfortunately in this case, it wasn't what it appeared to be. The cherry on top was the fact that they only take cash. What the??? Who doesn't take cards nowadays?? That's annoying. read more

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Food was simple and delicious and the service was top notch. The ambiance is that of a hometown roadside diner and that's all you need. The biscuits were one of my favorite things. So fluffy and fresh. They also use nice thick strips of bacon too, which I appreciate. Our server was super sweet and Im sorry I didn't catch her name. We will definitely be back. read more

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Parking can be difficult. Kitchen staff are on the slow side. For such a small place you would think breakfast would come out in under ten minutes. A customer at the table next to me left because of the wait, greater than ten minutes. I heard the staff telling I think the owner two others walked. This might explain the parking problem because people are waiting so long for their food. The front end is great. The food is ok, nothing great. Note: this place is cash only. read more

Old, very old, school diner. It's similar to Granny B's, but the interior isn't quite as charming. (it's dated, but necessarily in a good way: old carpet, harsh lighting) The food is great and the service is phenomenal. They probably have the best non-fancy-american-new-style bacon in town. Great place to try if nearby "South" is just too crowded, just know that it's a totally different style of food. Also, like Granny B's, this place is CASH ONLY! read more

Judy's Cafe - bacon and eggs - American Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Best burger in years! Friendly service. Eat like and with the locals . We also had a chicken tender sandwich and polish sausage. All very good. read more

Tasty homemade breakfasts and lunches in a very casual atmosphere. Portions are generous. Low cal options are few but they do have a couple of salads and the homemade soups are always a good choice. The place is always busy it seems. Service is friendly and fast. Their onion rings are thick & juicy. Some of the best I've had!! read more

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.

Bring your cash because they don't accept cards. Huge portions of some of the best home cooking I have ever had. Well worth any wait to get in. Lots of Alaska memorabilia on the wall. I love this place and highly recommend it! read more