Kriner&#x27;s Diner

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Your classic diner breakfast - loved that the corn beef hash is homemade and they serve up breakfast quick. I love it. Fresh jam too!! read more

Kriner's Diner - Corned beef hash - Diners Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Well what can I say stopped in to a family feel diner. Met family had a taste of the best blt I've had in awhile. Good fries to share and coffee that was home dropped. The service was real and friendly. I will return hungry. read more

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Had breakfast there, great old style diner with awesome wait staff and good food. Portions were big and prices reasonable. If you like old style diners, this is a place to visit read more

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We heard about this place on you tube and decided to try it out while we were in town with 2 guests from CA. They split the veggie omlette and had the biscuit with homemade strawberry jam. I had Uncle Parkers corned beef hash, homemade and chunky, well seasoned and nicely crisped! Delicious. I had the biscuit with jam too, so good, tart and spreadable. Jim had the fish and tater tots. The fish was cod and fried beautifully golden brown. He raved about the fresh made starter sauce. The coffee was tasty, hot and kept on coming! Heather was our waitress, attentive and friendly. I think we found a great new spot for lunch in Anchorage. read more

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It was my first time here. I've driven past it so many times. The place was amazing. The burger I had was juicy sweet and savory. The menu was a pretty cool newspaper. Pretty quick service. Good ambiance. Great place to go with friends for lunch or breakfast Will be going back for sure. 10/10 read more

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Jenny D.

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Andy's awesome burger is insane - best burger in the world. Our whole family is in love with this joint. And the staff are genuinely kind - hope it sticks around! read more

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Good food! Very friendly staff! And great prices, very cozy and comfy. 10/10 recommend if your looking for good food Kriner's is the place

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New Year's Day in cold Anchorage Alaska is greeted by a great breakfast with eager friendly service and perfectly cooked food. Thank you for being open and for such a fantastic start to the new year! read more

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Aislinn A.

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First off, this place has fantastic service. Everyone was absolutely nice and warm to us. We had no wait for a table which felt surprising for what seemed like a full house. My husband chose Kriner's for breakfast today after having tried them a week ago and having good things to say. We shared Ted's breakfast and the two of us did not finish. What an incredible value. It is very likely we will soon return. This is the kind of place you can take your family from out of town who want a great local spot for comfort food. My two favorite things: seeing a glass ketchup bottle in who knows how long, and finally a restaurant with a flavorful sausage gravy. read more

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Gregory B.

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Everything the family that runs it is trash to their employees. Food is not that good. Just a bunch of Costco reheated items. Way better options in Anchorage. read more

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Mike T.

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Wonderful gem of a restaurant. Great service. Coffee always full. Food is terrific. Don't be fooled be the outside. Worth a stop. read more

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Debbie L.

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This place never disappoints! The food is fresh and BIG portions. They make their own sourdough bread and jams. Delicious !! If you're in Anchorage or visiting like I am,you will definitely enjoy their food:) read more

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Scott W.

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If you come here you have to try the Andy's Awesome Burger ! The melted jalapeño cheese and Smokey bacon make this one delicious burger get it onion rings for an awesome meal. read more

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Jasmine I.

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As mentioned by many Yelpers, Kriners is located on a one-way and can be hard to access. Parking and exiting is also a pain. If you can get thru all that, inside, you'll find it feels a lot like visiting someone's home. I'd describe it as a low volume intimate diner. Although we are always welcomed by staff, and feel comfortable because of the staff, families like mine, (minority + disabled child unable to mask his Autism), definitely stick out like a sore thumb here. Come for the good eats, but don't be surprised if you get unwanted stares. I was born and raised here, so I'd say I'm used to it. Kriners has THEE best honey mustard and homemade jams, as well as the THEE best cinnamon rolls (try them warm). Highly recommend. We have never had a bad breakfast here. It's the other stuff that keeps us from visiting more often. read more

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Emma M.

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My family and I used to be regulars of Kriners as well as their sister location. I will agree that it is a cute place, delivers huge portions and has thrived longer here than any other place that I've seen occupy this location. I felt the food all tasted pretty much the same for awhile, but I joined my family still most of the time because I wanted family time. I agree with the other reviews the gravy is awful. My mother also agrees and it seems to be a common thought. Let's just say you either will love it or hate it. I have always had good booth service here. Their bread is also delicious. They do well for the community with Children's Lunchbox and free Thanksgiving. So why do they get 1 star? Food that to me all starts to taste the same and is no longer enjoyable to eat. My last interaction at this establishment I had ordered the daily special to go. The waitress working was friendly and helpful as usual. The cooks however were talking loudly about vulgar and sexual things. Things that don't belong in a work place let alone a family restaurant. I got home and the order was wrong. Not the special, not even close. So I contacted Kriner's and explained the error and while I was at it I voiced my concern about the filthy language of their cooking staff. I was told the chef was mistaken with the special and that was that and that was my last visit. read more

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Dave W.

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First time visitor and went away happy, great breakfast, more then generous servings, service was great, coffee was always full! Look forward to another visit soon! I highly recommend this restaurant for their breakfast read more

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Hansel M.

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Hands down. This is the BEST BREAKFAST to be had in Anchorage, maybe even Alaska... NO QUESTIONS ASKED! This place keeps it real, huge in portions, and really know how to season their food! The ambiance is homie, and laid back, and the service is amazing. 10 out of 10! Trust me when I say, you need to stop looking and GO HERE! read more

Kriner's Diner - BEST BREAKFAST GRAVY IN ANCHORAGE! *Possibly Alaska! - Diners Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Yun-Wen L.

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Do note that they did not open until 8 AM in mid-May Food/Taste/Flavor: 4/5 - (I) Tony's Chicken fried steak & eggs with sourdough bread was flavorful but could have used more gravy (S) Reindeer sausage skillet was a bit bland at first but the flavor comes from the sausage itself which is quite salty. Tasted similar to most other sausages. Interesting fact is that it's most likely caribou rather than reindeer but the two are similar animals but located in different continents and developed under different geographical circumstances Ambience: 5/5 - interesting decoration with lots of things to look at/read. Comfortable booths along the wall and plenty of tables for additional customers Service: 5/5 - quick friendly service. Not too much conversation but we got what we needed. Seems like the other customers were locals as they chatted with the server Value for price: 5/5 - good food, large serving, and quick service. What more could you ask for? read more

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Wild About Food AK O.

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Great place, great service, great food every time I go. Small local restaurant. They give back a lot to our community. Love coming here. read more

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Shōn D.

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Went here again a while back (June 2024), and food and service were great. Waitress was awesome. I love this place. As mentioned below, I've only had one complaint about this fine establishment. I highly recommend. read more

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Chris S.

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Fantastic breakfast diner in Anchorage. Fun menu with Alaska factoids, and friendly servers. The servings are massive. The food is prepared quickly and the flavor is really great! One of my favorite places to eat in town. Highly recommend. read more

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Madai P.

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It's just not my vibe. It was pretty dead in there, which is typically not a good sign for a restaurant. I didn't enjoy my chicken fried steak. The gravy is meh. They do give you a TON of food I will say so if you're mad hungry this may be your place. The music coming from the kitchen was too loud in my opinion. Not sure I want to hear death metal as I try to eat my meal peacefully. The service was kind and attentive. Hubby said omelet was good and said his shake was ok, "not the best, not the worst." Also there is a weird smell in this place and it was a turn off for me sadly. The menu not enough selection or variety just kinda boring. I don't think I would visit again unless they greatly improve. read more

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Sharon W.

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Great cozy little place to eat in Anchorage. Portions aren't small by any means. The menu is an old newspaper with Alaska facts, made it a great read for a traveler on vacation to learn facts and figures about Anchorage. Hubby ordered the pancakes. The waitress warned us that portions were huge. She wasn't kidding. I ordered the eggs with homemade sourdough from the local bakery. SO good. Cherry jam made from scratch. Everything (including our waitress) was just perfect. read more

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Kaitlin G.

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We came here for breakfast on a snowy Sunday for brunch. I got the reindeer skillet which was huge! The biscuit, gravy, skillet all of it was delicious. I think it was the first time I wasn't able to finish a breakfast dish because I was too full lol. They have a nice size spot, the desserts in their case looked great but we didn't have room to try any. The service was fast and friendly, I'd recommend stopping here. read more

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Andrew H.

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Boy was I a sweet summer child when I first reviewed this spot. I've since lived in Alaska for another six years. In that time I've been to many other breakfast spots, and I've also returned here. There is little to discern it from a Denny's or a Village Inn. If someone took you here and you didn't know any better...you'd think it was a national chain that buys everything from a SYSCO truck. If you're looking for a more unique, locally-owned spot for breakfast, I'd recommend: Snow City Café, Biscuitclub, Middle Way Café, Southside Grill, Waffle Rush, or Waffles and Whatnot. In my previous review, I acknowledged the politics of this place, and how they aren't a problem for me. I'm a live and let live person most of the time. However, this business has since aggressively fought with their own community, promoted conspiracy theories, and pandered to insurrectionists. I'm sorry, but that's just a bridge too far for me personally. read more

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Lucas K.

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Once again, I found myself in Anchorage. My coworkers decided we should head to Kriner's Diner for lunch, though I was in the mood for breakfast. I decided on a simple bacon, eggs over medium, hash browns, and toast. The waitress suggested their homemade sourdough bread, which did not disappoint. What I was surprised by that the picture doesn't justify, was the large amount of hash browns. You can never go wrong with a pile of hash browns. Right there is a reason to come back. My coworkers enjoyed the 3/4 pound hamburger steak and a burger, both of which looked amazing. If you come to Kriner's you're going to find a great diner atmosphere, great service, and great food. If you're looking for some great comfort food, this is a must stop. read more

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Trevor M.

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Best corn beef hash in town! Prices are fair they are big fans of Alaska and it shows every moment you are present in the restaurant! read more

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Terry T.

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Great place!! Saturday am gets crowded but it's well worth the wait , service was friendly and kept my coffee cup full, we had the country fries steak and eggs , hash browns...the Fish and chips and cinnamon roll to go! Was great reheated with ...more coffee! Great food good portion for the price. read more

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Nathan B.

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Service - A+ A solid breakfast place where you feel like you are family is not as easy to come by. It probably helps that you're likely to be served by one of the owners. Food - B+ A+ for the pancakes though. Seriously awesome pancakes. Whatever breakfast you go with, make sure to add a pancake. No seriously...truly different and delicious pancakes. All that said...the Hash-- could have used a little more corned beef. It was delicious, but the corned beef was hard to find in the mix of the hash. It's a busy place so the two doors open and close quite regularly. This can mean a little draft get going. There's not really a place (that I saw) where you can really avoid that. Keep that in mind on those super cold days. And I apologize for no pancake pictures. It was gone too fast! read more

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Brian H.

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I really want to like Kriner's but honestly not impressed. Been here several times and it's always just okay. Popped in for breakfast and ordered the All American Skillet. The hash browns were previously frozen shredded potatoes, the sausage patty was undercooked, the eggs more runny than medium as requests. The biscuit was not done on the inside and the gravy not good. All of the food was bland and not very appealing. Lastly, the coffee was burned and not good. The shirt they wear says they're only trying to satisfy a solid 75%, I guess I'm in the 25%... read more

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Yvonne G.

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What a great spot. I've seen Kriner's on YouTube, that's basically the extent of my knowledge. Have some local friends who love it and decided to stop by for a famous cinnamon roll while driving my aunt from Texas around town. The cinnamon rolls was amazing. I'll be honest after eating round rock donuts in Texas (giant donut) I figured the huge cinnamon roll would be the same. Okay tasting but really fun because it was big. That is not what their cinnamon roll is at all. This thing is massive but it's delicious! It was served warm and so so good. I can't wait to go back because the food smelled amazing, the waitress was funny and super sweet, and even the guy refilling drinks and cleaning tables was super friendly. The decor is very cute and proudly Alaskan and the menu was creative and different. Give it a try, I can't wait to go back, read more

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Abigail W.

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I love Kriners! Their corn beef and hash is the best in town. Highly recommend! The service is always super friendly and the ambiance is super homey. One of my top three favorite spots to eat breakfast when in town. read more

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This place checks all the boxes for me. Friendly servers, massive servings and fair prices. The food was fantastic and the wait time was minimal. This will be my new Saturday breakfast diner. read more

Kriner's Diner - Classic bacon, eggs with hashbrown breakfast. - Diners Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Classic Americana at Kriner's Diner. My friend is a newbie to Alaska so on our trip she landed and was crying about how hungry she was, so I said let's go to a diner nearby. Kriner's came up and had decent reviews so we came to check it out! I wasn't that hungry but had a bowl of soup but ended eating some fish and chips as well. Delicious were the soup and the fish and chips from locally caught alaskan cod. Food was excellent and service was great. Our server was attentive to our needs and was fine. I felt safe dining here in these less than safe Covid times. Parking was easy as we arrived in a class A RV so needed plenty of room and their lots was large and simple to maneuver the large vehicle. we even got a nutty but honest t-shirt while here. The one stating the server aims to give great service to all especially that solid 75% who will appreciate it. read more

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This is our new favorite breakfast spot in Anchorage! Trying to stay lower carb and they have an amazing carb friendly option. Grilled vegetables instead of hash browns and toast! We added reindeer sausage for an amazing breakfast! read more

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Damian R.

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Great food. Great people. Great ambience. They wouldn't use this word but it's a walk back in time to a nice diner.

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Jack S.

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Today the food was barely edible. No drink refill. Awful experience for the whole table. This ain't normal for Kriner's or any place that stays in business. Disappointed!!!! read more

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J M.

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This burger will put you in a food coma after. The Kriner sauce is amazing and fries were fresh and hot.

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Cecelia V.

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Food is always good and staff is very friendly and kind. Recommend for all meals each day.

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2409 C St
Anchorage, AK 99503
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(907) 929-8257
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Hours

What time does Kriner's Diner open?

Kriner's Diner opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Kriner's Diner close?

Kriner's Diner closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Does Kriner's Diner take credit cards?

Yes, Kriner's Diner takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Kriner's Diner have catering options?

No, Kriner's Diner does not have catering options.

Does Kriner's Diner serve alcohol?

No, Kriner's Diner does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Kriner's Diner allow dogs?

Yes, Kriner's Diner allows dogs.

Does Kriner's Diner have TVs?

Yes, Kriner's Diner has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Kriner's Diner have bike parking?

Yes, Kriner's Diner has bike parking.

Does Kriner's Diner have outdoor seating?

No, Kriner's Diner does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Kriner's Diner have parking?

Yes, Kriner's Diner has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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3.9(167 reviews)

0.7 mi

We thoroughly enjoyed Jackie's Place. Our meal was really good, but the people make this place. The…read morestaff helpful and the regulars welcoming, even though it was our 1st time in. Wish we had a Jackie's Place in Knoxville FYI - I had the corned beef hash and it was great . Reindeer sausage was the best we've had our entire time in Alaska. Yum!

I gave this restaurant a 5 star previously after coming here for breakfast. Came today for lunch…read moreand we both had burgers and fries. Not a good choice! The burgers looked and tasted like frozen low quality, bulk-packaged patties. They were dry and tasteless. Fries were warm but not hot. Like last visit, it was extremely noisy. The waitresses load carts with dirty dishes right next to the tables with LOTS of loud clanging & clattering. Probably won't be back.

3 Eggs over medium, toast, hashbrowns, and bacon

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My sandwich was missing some indridents; american cheese, swiss cheese, and ham. Is just disappointing.

Leroy’s Family Restaurant

3.5(159 reviews)

0.1 mi

Food was great, great family vibes and for families. Food was hot and fast. Service and waiter was…read morenice. Little home feelings

We stopped into Leroy's Family Restaurant and were seated right away, which is always a good start…read more The woman working was really friendly and on top of things, and you could tell she's been there awhile, she was greeting regulars by name as they walked in, which is always something I love to see in a local spot. I was honestly really excited going in because I love an old-school diner moment... but this one was a bit of a miss for me. My food was fine, nothing terrible, just not something I'd go out of my way to come back for. The biggest letdown though was the biscuit and gravy. The gravy was very bland and had a strong uncooked flour taste, to the point where it just didn't feel worth continuing to eat after a couple bites, which was disappointing. Breakfast is usually my go-to at places like this, but if I ended up back here, I'd probably skip the breakfast menu and try something else instead. Overall, great service and a welcoming, local feel, just didn't quite hit for me food-wise this time.

Eggs over easy, spam

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Lucy's

4.6(14 reviews)

2.4 mi

Fabulous Meal! The UAA Culinary Students knocked this meal…read moreout of the park. I had the Filet Surf and Turf. My Filet was cooked and seasoned to perfection. I would say my steak would have given Whiskey and Ramen a run for their money. A true medium rare and juicy. Nearly tender enough to cut with a fork. The Scallops. I don't usually care for scallops but I will say there was a perfect sear and they were not over cooked. Sweet Potato Gnocchi was really good and the Gorgonzola Sauce was balanced flavorful and I will be trying to replicate it soon. My son enjoyed a flank steak, delicious, a good sear and just enough lime to enhance the experience. We skipped the desserts I have to address the prices which are ridiculously low. I hear reservations fill up quick so watch their website.

This year I was able to book one of the reservations, and immensely enjoyed my experience. I…read moreordered a 3 course meal (appetizers, entree, dessert), and left very satisfied. I do think some of the items were on the pricier side for what you are receiving as well as considering it's a student run lab, and not an operating restaurant. Although the restaurant is in more of a cafeteria setting thru do a very nice job of making it feel more high end with their table settings & fresh florals. The students are also dressed very professionally, and the menu is a great selection of higher end items. My favorite part of the meal were the desserts (Lady Palmer & Black cherry chocolate cake). They were exemplary quality, and I feel were restaurant ready. For our entrees I ordered the duck breast, and black cod. I really enjoyed the basil & pea puree that came with the cod, and for the duck breast I thought it was seasoned well though I would've preferred it a little less well done. For appetizers I ordered prawn fritters & a bread plate. I really enjoyed the different components of the bread plate; my favorite being the whipped honey feta. The fritters were tasty, but I wish they had more prawn pieces in them. This restaurant is a learning experience for the students so you should not go into this meal expecting 5 star perfection, but it's a great way to get involved in helping to educate the culinary students in a real life setting. The meal includes comment cards that they ask you fill out, which will really help the students improve. Lucy's was a very fun & unique experience, and I hope to be able to get a reservation again next year!

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Jicama slaw salad

Harley's Old Thyme Cafe

4.1(159 reviews)

3.3 mi

The brisket was awesome. The biscuits were tender and flaky The service was fast and it's a family…read morerun restaurant. And the Christmas tree is nice.

This is my favorite breakfast restaurant. 10/10 Everything is homemade, best corned beef hash and…read morebiscuits & gravy. The service is wonderful each time as well. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good breakfast.