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    Sandpiper Cafe

    4.2 (441 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Toddler seated right next to an open door leading to the parking lot

    We made our reservation as soon as the date opened up, requesting booth/bench seating if available as we were traveling with a very active toddler. Instead we were offered a table next to an open door leading straight out to the parking lot. There were several other open tables available (including two with bench seating) so explaining the situation we friendly asked if we could please switch. Staff gave a more or less take it or leave it response, not a great first impression. Service continued in this manner: our little one asked if he could please have plain toast rather than a pancake for his meal, but a strict no substitutions rule required us to order an additional side of toast instead. The food itself was good, but the lack of flexibility and willingness to accommodate customers did not make for a pleasant opportunity.

    Thomas H.

    Food was above average. But very slow and unfriendly waitresses. Salmon scramble felt like an unique treat I should try at Alaska. Fruit plate was very good portion. Except for the brown bruised spots on the banana. Service was what deterred us from recommending and coming back. Very slow and unfriendly. Two tables came after us were served coffee and orders taken before they got to us. We tried so hard to get our waitress attention to get coffee refill, both times! Very disappointed with the service.

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    Sarah M.

    I really recommend visiting Sandpiper Cafe if you are looking for helpful and friendly staff. The service was wonderful, quick, and attentive. The food hits the spot for an upscale classic diner with healthier and better quality takes on traditional eats. There are vegetarian and meat options for everyone hoping to dine. I enjoyed the change in specials so the menu never gets old!

    Orange & Cranberry juice mix
    Shawna P.

    Great breakfast spot! They've even won many awards for their food. The host was friendly and even shared stories about what won them some of the awards! Server was friendly and professional. The inside is cozy, sufficient seating, and noise level is average. Was excited there was a vegan French toast option and it was delicious! I do recommend!

    Great food and friendly service!

    Service was super friendly and the food was great! The cafe is roomie and welcoming. A bit small so call ahead if you have a party more than 4. We had five but we were willing to split to enjoy the food!

    Italian Sausage Omelette (no cheese) with gluten free bread, and Yukon potatoes
    Kate E.

    Yelp steered our family to this kind-of-hidden spot while we were in Juneau before departing for a cruise. We were all very happy with our meals! And I really appreciated the easy accommodation for my dairy free and gluten free requests. The GF bread was really good and the omlette was so full of veggies and sausage despite it missing cheese to stay dairy free. We all thought the potatoes were some of the best we've had - cooked perfectly and lightly seasoned to really compliment the rest of the meal. This place may have been worthy of five stars but it was the service and friendliness that wasn't stellar. The host was welcoming and got us seated quickly, but it seemed as if they could have used more servers as our server wasn't quite on top of things like one would expect. It was approaching too long of a wait before she finally came and greeted us at the table. Later, our son had spilled some water and she was great getting us a towel but then forgot to bring us more napkins since we had used those up. We also had to ask for jelly for our toast. On top of all this, the staff in general just didn't seem happy and appeared stressed. It sort of sets not a great tone for what should be a relaxing breakfast out. We would certainly come again if we are ever visiting Juneau again. I just hope the staff situation can improve for their sake and for the customer's.

    mandarin french toast
    Zhen Z.

    Good decent food. Local's favorite. We thought the food in general is ok. portion size is very big

    Mushroom omelette
    Mike J.

    Food is still good, but as of January 2025 the portion sizes are greatly reduced. Still the best breakfast in Juneau - just smaller

    Side of fruit, incredible!
    Rhett F.

    The sandpiper is kinda unique in that it feels like a traditional "beach" cafe but set in Juneau, which I think is intentional given their logo is a cute sandpiper in Xtratuff boots! Between the three of us we tried the French toast special which was French bread stuffed with marscapone and blueberries, the two eggs and potato special and the veggie omelet. I had veggie omelet was a little on the brown side, and the squash seemed like a mistake. The side of fruit was biblical though, never seen anything quite like it. Wonderful sub for the potatoes. The side of salsa I got was obviously out of a bottle. The marscapone French toast was a little on the savory side to my tastes and would have benefitted from a blueberry in the cheese itself I think. Or perhaps more of a compote instead on top. Not bad but lacking something a little. In all the service was... okay, our server was nice but overwhelmed. The food wasn't the best but it was a cute little enjoyable experience and I'm willing to give it another try. 3.5 stars, but I'm willing to believe we just didn't get the best dishes on this occasion so 4 stars!

    2 eggs, bacon and "grilled" veggies
    Mary Kay H.

    My go-to place when I'm in town for breakfast. Good portions and always comes out hot. Coffee isn't great (drip) but gets the job done. Staff is 90% friendly, prob just depends on their day, which is totally fair. Some regulars come in and are super friendly. Some dishes could use some more or more creative seasoning. Chef got over medium eggs 100% perfect, which a lot of places don't. Note: the grilled vegetables as a sub for potatoes is really sautéed veggies.

    Veggie omelet with potatoes and sourdough toast
    Alyssa M.

    This omelet was so delicious and unique! I love how the cheese is kind of crispy on top. The potatoes were seasoned really well and cooked perfectly. Even the toast was delicious! The service was really good and the inside is super cute and clean.

    Blueberry Pancakes with maple syrup
    Sheri M.

    We went to the Sandpiper twice during our visit to Juneau and it was excellent both times. It's one of the few vegetarian/vegan friendly places in Juneau as far as we could tell. The first time we went for breakfast--it was a Wednesday morning and we waited maybe ten minutes for a table because it was quite busy inside. It's conveniently located downtown and the crowd appeared to be both tourists and locals. Once we were seated the service was prompt. We ordered coffees, the blueberry pancakes, the vegan pecan French toast, and a fruit plate. The blueberry pancakes were among the best I've had--light and fluffy and maybe a hint of a lemon flavor. They have real maple syrup for an up charge which is the only way to go in my opinion. The fruit plate large and was made up of pineapple, blueberries, apple slices and orange slices. The next time we went was for lunch and we were a table of four. Again, it was busy and we seated after a short wait. I had the grilled veggie sandwich. It was served on a fresh focaccia bread and was delicious. A person in the group had a commitment that required us to need to leave in a hurry so we flagged a server that was not ours and she was super helpful. We were given to go boxes and they got us out of there promptly. We had two great experiences at the Sandpiper and I would definitely recommend it, whether you're looking for a vegan/vegetarian breakfast or lunch, or just regular diner fare.

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    This is my favorite breakfast spot here in town, very cozy and the food is delicious. The service is amazing as well

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    The food and service is always excellent. The Specials usually appeal to me. When I want good food I go to the Sandpiper Cafe.

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    Excellent food-Homemade bread was fantastic. Hostess was a bit surly but waitress was AMAZING. Highly recommend it.

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