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    Sandpiper Cafe

    4.2 (445 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    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!

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Instead we were offered a table next to an open door leading straight out to the parking lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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.

    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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is cozy, sufficient seating, and noise level is average.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was excited there was a vegan French toast option and it was delicious! I do recommend!

    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.

    Great food and friendly service!

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

    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!

    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

    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

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    Great food. Great service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Relaxing and cozy ambience...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great for hungry travelers! 10/10!

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    Every time we're in town we make the Sandpiper a priority for breakfast! The food is fantastic, staff are great....You can't go wrong!

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    Delicious breakfast options just off the beaten path. Go early or make reservations! The sourdough ricotta pancakes were a favorite!

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    Found this place via a recommendation from our taxi driver. Food was absolutely delicious!

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    The Hangar On The Wharf

    The Hangar On The Wharf

    3.9
    (741 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    We had the king crab and the halibut tacos. The king crab was cooked perfectly and was very…read moreflavorful. The halibut tacos tasted fresh, but the beans and rice on the side were a bit underwhelming and could use some improvement. The service was quick, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. The highlight, though, was the incredible view from the bar, with beautiful scenery overlooking the water and the mountains. Overall, a great experience, and I'd definitely come back.

    We came here after hearing from several people that Tracy's King Crab Shack was more of a tourist…read moretrap, so we decided to give Hangar on the Wharf a try--and we're glad we did. We ordered 1 lb of king crab, the halibut fish tacos, and I paired my meal with an Alaskan Amber beer. Everything we came for was excellent. The king crab was fresh, sweet, and cooked perfectly. The halibut tacos were flavorful, with generous portions of fish, and the Alaskan Amber was the perfect local beer to go with the meal. The beans and rice that came with the tacos, however, were just okay. I didn't have high expectations for the sides, and they were pretty forgettable compared to the quality of the seafood. One thing that surprised us was how busy the restaurant was. It's a bit of a walk down the wharf, so I expected smaller crowds, but the place was packed. Despite arriving around 8:40 p.m., well past the peak dinner rush, we were seated without any issues. Even though they were still serving a full restaurant with other parties waiting, we never felt rushed, which we really appreciated. If you're in Juneau and craving fresh seafood, I'd definitely recommend making the walk. The king crab and halibut are absolutely worth it.

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    Tracy's King Crab Shack

    Tracy's King Crab Shack

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    In town on a cruise and after our excursion, we decided to stop at Tracy's King Crab Shack for…read morelunch--and we're glad we did! We ordered (2) Combo #1 ($104/ea), which included one Red King Crab leg, crab bisque, four crab cakes, and a roll with butter. Drinks are extra. Be prepared for a wait! The line was extremely long, stretching all the way toward the visitor center. It took us about 30 minutes to reach the counter and order. There was plenty of staff working, though, and everything moved along pretty smoothly. One fun touch: when you order, they ask for your name and where you're from. When your food is ready, they call out your name and city/state or country while looking for where you're seated. It was pretty cool hearing where everyone was visiting from. The inside has a fun fishing village atmosphere with plenty of seating, although most of the tables are shared. The staff was friendly and did a great job cleaning tables immediately after people finished, keeping things moving. Now for the food, it was amazing! Some of the best crab we've ever eaten. The King Crab was fantastic, the bisque was rich and flavorful with big chunks of crab throughout, and the crab cakes were delicious as well. Just know going in that it's expensive. Two Combo #1s, one soda, and tip came to $230.36. It's definitely a splurge, but when you're visiting Alaska and want some incredible King Crab, this is the place to do it. We would absolutely eat here again!

    When in Alaska you have to eat seafood…read more The line was long so you have to wait but it was worth it. I went with the crab shack combo with the 1 king crab leg. It gave you a taste of a couple of things, bisque, mini crab cakes and king crab leg. It was plenty of food and it was good. My wife had the pulled pork bowl and we did share snow crab queso. There is not table service and most likely you will be sharing a table with someone but the experience and food was awesome. Highly recommend this place in Juneau which is near the cruise ship dock.

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