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    Sofra Family Bistro

    4.1 (175 reviews)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Brian J.

    Nice place and they have morning Bloody Mary's ! There Albanian sausages taste just like gyro meat, very mild and at first bite I wanted to get gyro sauce with it!

    Albanian skillet
    Sho R.

    I took out breakfast from here on a Sunday morning. They don't have an online ordering. I tried to give a call, no one picked up. So I had to walk in and order. Order was ready in 10 minutes though. Black cherry crepe was my favorite. Black cherry was very sweet. Crepe was filled with sweet cream cheese. I also went for an Albanian skillet. It was flavorful. Their payment kiosk has ridiculous tip suggestion of 20% 25% and 30%. When these number appears on a take out order, the absurdity gets even worse.

    Mediteranean omelet
    Ericka B.

    Went here on a Sunday morning for brunch. We got there around 9:30, do right before the rush. That said, they seem to move people through very quickly as the food comes out fast. The staff was also very friendly and quick to help or answer any questions you had. As for the food, we ordered the Albanian omelet, the mediteranean omelet, and the special which was a mushroom omelet with sundried tomatoes, asparagus, and goat cheese. All were quite tasty! All omelets came with hash browns and toast. The hash browns could have been a little more crisp, but still had good flavor. We were more impressed by the toast as the wheat was a thick slice and more of a multigrain and the English muffins had an impressive even toast on them. Also, none were buttered, which was perfect for us! Overall, we were very impressed. The restaurant is a little loud and kind of small for seating, but again, they move people through pretty quickly. Only 4 stars for now because we really want to come back and try their lunch entrees. Hoping that this one will go up to 5 stars after that!

    Salad with gyro meat and chicken and rice soup
    Lisa M.

    A great find for something familiar yet different! They have a general cafe/diner menu but with a Mediterranean flair. We started with the hummus appetizer which included THE FLUFFIEST PITA I've ever had. It had a little seasoning on it as well and I would've been happy just eating it plain but the hummus was also some of the tastiest I've come across. It had the perfect balance of garlic and lemon so it wasn't too "bitey". My cousin had a delicious gyro with tender meat with those crispy edges. And of course the pita again was top notch. I had a salad with more of that delicious gyro meat and a fantastic vinaigrette. The meat add on was only $3 and I took half home it was so plentiful. I am a sucker for soup and their soup of the day was chicken and rice which was my only disappointment. The soup was very floury like the roux wasn't fully cooked and 95% rice - not much flavor. I had to try the Albanian sausages which were cute little links served with a demonstration on how to eat them properly - sprinkle some sea salt and red pepper flakes onto a plate and dip the sausage in before eating. It was a fun cultural experience and tasty too! Great breakfast or lunch spot, we'll be back next time we're in the area!

    Eggs benedict with hash browns
    Noah A.

    The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel very welcome. Had a sort of diner vibe, which I enjoyed. My eggs benedict was cooked perfectly, with a really good hollandaise sauce. The hashbrowns were crispy and well-seasoned. We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast and would definitely return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a delicious and welcoming dining experience.

    Eggs Benedict
    Andrew P.

    2 words - Albanian Sausage. Some of the BEST breakfast sausage I've had. It is a must try if you come visit. It's a very cozy family bistro with friendly servers that will leave you feeling satisfied with both the food & people.

    Sausage eggs potatoes n muffin!
    Norman M.

    Their sausage, egg, potatoes and toast breakfast ~ I rate # l du monde! Outstanding Albanian sausage. Great ambience and service. Best breakfast in the world.

    Albanian Skillet
    Cameron Q.

    We were very excited to try this place because they have the Albanian sausages. The Albanian sausages were super yummy. The corned beef hash was delicious as well. They also have Turkish coffee as well. Cute place. Definitely would come back.

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    Eric B.

    Solid three stars for todays brunch. Flying solo and ordered the eggs Benedict and a pancake. Prices are up everywhere - $13 for the eggs Benedict with hash browns. Hash browns had great texture. Eggs Benedict was underwhelming. Everything was under seasoned... perhaps not seasoned. The addition of hot sauce upped the ante on the plate. Single Pancake, $3.25 was fine - no complaints and met expectations. Service was friendly and efficient. Sofra has been around for years. I somehow remember it as being something a bit more. This said, a solid choice when you need a place where everyone will find something. But for me while it was fine, it seemed a bit steep for breakfast.

    Eggs Benedict
    Kailee C.

    If you're considering going here, DO IT!! Great service and felt like I was in Europe. Started out with Turkish coffee which is stronger than American coffee and naturally creamy and comes in a small cup. You drink it until you get to the grounds at the bottom and then stop. Highly recommend trying it. They also have American coffee with free refills. Also highly recommend the Albanian omelette. The homemade meat was amazing and comes with this homemade pepper spread on top with a side of hash browns (get these with cheese and onion on top). We also tried the eggs Benedict with hash browns. Everything people were getting looked so good. Lots of choices on the menu. Try this place out for some great service and hearty homemade food!

    Rebeca F.

    Delicious family restaurant. Albanian sausage is delicious as welll as the dark cherry creoes. My favorite I was the biscuits and gravy.

    Turkish coffee
    Helen H.

    I was recommended this place by a coworker and came here with a few friends for brunch. It took a while to be seated since it was crowded on Sunday around 11:30ish, so plan accordingly! Once we were seated we were able to place our orders fairly quickly. Unfortunately I took a star off since it took us a very long time to get our food, I saw an entire table get their food and finish eating before one of my friends went in to ask about our food, and by the time it came out my skillet wasn't hot anymore. Sweet service but I think it was just because of how many people were there that day. Once we got our food everyone enjoyed it though. I got the Albanian skillet because I heard they were known for their Albanian sausage, and it's definitely for a good reason-- it was very flavorful and great in the skillet. If you're in the area it's worth checking out for a twist on classic brunch options!

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    Great food. Very fast and friendly service. The owner an staff are to notch. Very good selection size on menu.

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    One of my favorite restaurants in the greater Madison area. The Albanian sausage and burgers are outrageously good!

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    Great breakfast with very friendly staff. Don't miss their special sausages, very tasty!

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    Always good food and service. A favorite of mine for breakfast. I have never had a bad meal.

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    Home made Armenian sausages! Turkish coffee!! Gyros and eggs for breakfast! I have died and gone to heaven! Samira is a total delight.

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