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

It was crazy busy. Only one server. She never slowed down and never acted like it was a chore…read more The food was amazing! Giant plate overflowing with confections that could've come out of my mom's kitchen.

All the food we ate was delicious. Once we got a table, the service was excellent. The one…read morecomplaint I would make would be that the process to get a table is not obvious. There's a sign saying to wait to be seated, but it wasn't clear that there was a list to put your name on. There was quite a back up of people waiting in front of the front desk and multiple people who came in after us got seated before we realized there was a list. Some extra signage to make it clear to get your name on the list would be nice.

Visiting Anchorage and looking for a new favorite spot to eat since our regular spot recently…read moreclosed. The reviews looked good at Heidi's and we were not disappointed. Clean and spacious. Excellent, fast, friendly service, good breakfast food. Prices were comparable to other eateries but definitely good sized portions. Clean restrooms. We will definitely be back.

I went on Mother's Day so it was very busy, but service and food was good. My only negative was how…read moreclose some of the tables were. I had the bacon crabby omelette

Always good. Friendly staff. Clean bathroom. Biscuits and gravy excellent. Bartop seats are first…read morecome first serve. There is always a wait for good food

Comfort food for sure…read more I loved that they had retro video games and pinball machines that accept quarters or dollar bills. It is very busy and it passes the time while waiting. Before you know it, they are calling your name for seating. The food was tasty and good. I had the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich. Crispy bacon, scrambled eggs and cheese. I had a side of grits which I haven't had in forever and was worth the wait! I love the diner charm and the Coca Cola themes in the main dining areas. It was a great first visit, entertaining and the food was excellent. Come on out for a visit. The wait will fly by when playing those retro games!

Happy to go local for breakfast! All the ladies were very friendly and loved our little one…read more I got the French toast sandwich which had two pieces of French toast, bacon, cheese and egg. (Pick your protein) they have water, coffee, and everything you need at the table. Makes them a little crowded but you don't have to ask for anything. Home fries were good. The waitresses were smoking in the back and so we could smell it from the open back door and when they came back around to the dining room area.

I, as a kid growing up in England, saw these American diners on tv, and we didn't have such things…read morewhere I lived in my tiny little village, and oh how I longed for the diner experience - sitting at the counter, having a breakfast and coffee, "just like in the movies" And, so of course, when I moved here at the ripe old age of 41, there, shining in all its chrome beauty, was the epitome of all my teenage fantasies beckoning me inside, to pop my diner cherry. As yet, I have still not sat on one of the counter stools, but they are there! Just like on tv! And I, who has lived here now for almost 14 years feel such pride in our beautiful shiny diner, which in my humble opinion, is better than any I saw on tv, because it's metal. I challenge any movie maker (pfft, like that gonna happen) who might be planning a movie based in Alaska, and needing a 50's style diner, to find anything so beautifully retro, even in the Lower 48, and probably needing very little styling to make it meet their vintage needs. It has booths, it has counter stools, it has a lovely floor, great art on the walls. Anyway, I digress. We've been coming here for years, ever since it was still called City Diner. They have a good, large, wide ranging menu, covering breakfasts lunches and dinners. I've never had anything bad here. Service is great, and you're almost always seated immediately. It's always busy, but never seems chaotic if you catch my drift. I love that if you order a soda, they bring out the soda, as well as a jug full of said soda, so you can have top ups. Not that I drink loads of soda, I just think it's a nice touch. Today I got a BLT, husband got the Lika chicken wrap, I got fries with mine, and he got tots. We both got coffee, in a good old fashioned diner mug. They are always THAT style of mug, you know the one I mean, kinda got a slim waist, unlike myself. Food came out unbelievably quickly, I was gonna give 4 stars, but I just changed it to 5, cos you know what? Yeah, it's not fine dining, or an amazing dining room, linen tablecloths etc, but it is exceptional for what it is. So it's a 5 star diner. My BLT. Can I just say, this is the best BLT I've had in quite a while, and I get them a lot. Bacon was plentiful and the exact right crispiness, lettuce was fresh, not limp, tomato sliced decently thickly, and I'd normally pick it out, as I find it bland, and doesn't really enhance the sandwich for me, but I ate every bit of it. That bacon man, it was so good. So flavorful. The fries too, crisp and hot. He got that chicken wrap based on my recommendation, as I'd had it on my previous visit. He said it was moist and juicy, and he ate it all. The coffee's very good too. I don't drink a lot of coffee, but our server came round offering refills which I didn't have, but not because it didn't taste good. The worst thing I can say about this place is, I find it difficult to choose what I want to eat, as they have some very desirable options. bathrooms are very clean, and echo the 50's diner style, with the same flooring as throughout the dining room, and black and white tiling on the walls. Often some places dining rooms might be clean, but then the bathrooms are not kept clean - almost an afterthought. I'll continue to frequent Sami's diner, it's one of my go-to lunch spots.

I'm not sure if this place is under new management/ownership or what but...things have massively…read moreimproved. There is still no jam on the table, but service is much better regarding the coffee refills. The menu prices are affordable, as they should be at a diner. Service was snappy. I got the steak and eggs and it came with toast and taters and everything was perfectly cooked to my specs. The vibe in here is great, it's unlike any other Anchorage breakfast spot. The real reason to come here though: it doesn't usually have a line/wait time, even on the weekend.

This is THE spot for breakfast/brunch in South Anchorage. They are busy on the weekends but I've…read morealways been seated immediately. Service is efficient-- staff is quick to greet you and pour you a cup of coffee. They've got all the breakfast classics plus daily specials. I usually get something different every time I come here. Food comes out quickly and staff is attentive. The ideal dining experience!

Server was polite and checked back to see if everything was OK. Omelet was fluffy and had fresh…read morevegies. Sour dough pancakes weren't very sour or soft texture. 1000 am on weekday not crowded. I like the old town feel of the neighborhood.

Of all the reviews I've read, I've seen no reference to Gwennies sour dough pancakes…read more Reighndeer sausage and sourdough pancakes! Off the charts!! This is one of the greatest restaurants on the planet! I lived in Anchorage for six and a half years. There is no place like this anywhere. If you find yourself in Anchorage, you must go to Gwennies. You'll see what I mean when you get there. Many happy memories, and full stomachs. Lol.

Breakfast was very good. Good portions and good value! Ambience was nice. We sat upstairs which…read morewas very roomy.

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.

Great small town Diner, you don't come to these places for the fancy food, you come for the…read moreatmosphere, affordable pricing and the good home cooked style meals which is what they serve.

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.

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!