Who knew I'd find authentic southern cooking in Anchorage, Alaska. Ate every crumb and only wanted…read moremore. Will definitely be back.

Decided to go here on a Sunday since they are now open for Sunday brunch and dinner. This is our…read morefirst trip. I had called prior to inquire about gluten-free options. I was told that most likely I could have the catfish. But anything smothered most likely not. If you're concerned about cross contamination, this is not the place to be. I opted of course for the catfish and my two sides were sweet potatoes and collard greens. I had to forgo the cornbread or roll that comes with. My husband ordered the same since they did not have ribs on today's menu and his sides were mac & cheese and sweet potatoes with cornbread. He wanted sweet tea, but they were out so we both got the Kool-Aid and the flavor was tropical punch I would assume. Everyone was friendly and accommodating with all my questions. You know from my previous reviews if you can't give me the time to answer my allergy questions then you probably can't take the time to take my money either so I'm not going to eat there. But not the case here. I found that they have beef ribs as well as pork, ribs, and short rib ribs. They have turkey, bacon and chicken, bacon and regular. Shrimp. So those would be the proteins that I can have being gluten-free. Oxtails and any other meat that comes with a sauce or gravy would contain flour. So I could have the shrimp and grits for example. But it's nice to know that I can also get some ribs since I don't eat pork. They also have turkey sausage. The catfish was seasoned great & fried perfectly. My husband felt robbed in that there should've been more fish. As we have experienced more from for example, from a soulful restaurant in Hawaii for about the same price with same two sides as recently as January 2026. We hit that restaurant multiple times while we were in Hawaii because of the portions and the flavor. I felt that the sides were plentiful as they did fill the to go three part container up above the top threshold, which was awesome. So not stingy with the sides. They are also mindful that the juices from the sides could run over into the catfish area and make it soggy so they put parchment paper around the catfish so that when juices go over into that section it does not come in contact with the fish. That is very thoughtful. The collard greens were good. Might need a little more salt or garlic but that's me and how I cook. The sweet potato rounds remind me of the picsweet sweet potato rounds that you can buy versus buying the canned sweet potatoes or using fresh sweet potatoes and then adding your own butter and seasoning to them. I say that because the sweet potato had some kind of aftertaste that I can't put my finger on what that flavor was, but for me it was offputting so I probably won't order those again. My husband, however, felt that he could deal with it. He also tasted the aftertaste of some ingredients that was not cinnamon or nutmeg or butter or sugar, but he would order them again. He really did like the mac & cheese a lot so it's good that they put plenty in the container for him. I of course couldn't have any so I'm going off of his review of that. The Kool-Aid was definitely sweet not white on the "liquid crack" level, but definitely not watered down. If it was any more sweeter, it would definitely be my mom's. So good job done there. They were out of the sweet tea so we will have to try that next time. The restaurant is pretty large in that the tables were spaced out across the area so there would be plenty of space between you and tables. They do have some booths in there. Three flatscreen TVs but only two were on at the time that we came through there. The table that we sat at to wait for our to go order was sticky clean but sticky I didn't go around to test the other tables which I could have because we were the only ones in the restaurant besides a DoorDasher. So I'm hoping that they just didn't clean that one as well versus sticky tables all around. But for cleanliness at first look, it is clean. We came just as the transition from brunch to dinner at 3:00 PM so they did have food in the display area, but catfish was not there so we got ours fresh. They did get the sweet potatoes and the mac & cheese from the displayed containers under the heat lamps they take all forms of payment, including tap and pay. So all in all the experience was good for the most part and we will go back to try other foods so we can review those as far as I can go being gluten-free.

Food and service were excellent. Old fashioned diner experience was almost surreal. Family owned…read moreand operated and some of the best coffee I've ever had.

Looking for an amazing breakfast that won't break the bank? Harley's on Okd Seward is my go to…read moreplace with perfect thick bacon and the best coffee around. Service is great, and the place is always clean and cheerful. Haven't made my way for lunch yet but if it is anything like breakfast, hold the phone!

This is an interesting spot. The original location was a victim of an arson fire so, they ended up…read morein this spot. This restaurant has played host to Chris Rock, Cedric The Entertainer, Rosa Parks, Snoop Dogg, Danny Glover and Sinbad (the comedian, not the pirate). This is where all the cool people go while they are in Anchorage. The restaurant is co-located with Tropical Latin Food. It is right next to the small Speedway gas station. It is not the best of locations. It has a few parking spots available that it shares with the other businesses in the strip mall that it is in. The outside of the spot is kind of dingy, and the inside was not the cleanest either. They were cleaning up when I got there though. So, the dining room area was closed and all the tables and chairs were pushed to the side as the mopped the floor. They do not have any menu available or a menu board. If you want to know what they have, you have to pull up the menu on your cellular device by going to their website. There is no QR code either. The staff their was friendly and helpful. I ordered the chicken dinner with yams and collard greens. The chicken was made fresh, so it took about 30 minutes to get my order. They just took my number and called me when it was ready. I am glad that my food was made fresh, because the food that they had on the line was scary looking. It had definitely been there for awhile. I would recommend getting your drinks from the Speedway next door. They have a better selection and are a bit cheaper. My meal was delicious. The chicken was tasty, hot and fresh. The collards and yams, even though not the best that I have had, were tasty as well. The chicken though was up there with the best I have had. This is a decent place to get your Alaskan soul food. I wish that the location was a little better though. I was teetering between a 3 and 4 star ratting, but the food tipped it to a 4. Definitely worth visiting and getting some of your hard earned dollar.

Best Soulfood in Anchorage...period!!! We were a running group of 200+ from across the country and…read moreover a course of about 5hrs as we came and went, Mr Roscoe and staff handled us like a champ for those that were ordering food. He opened his doors to us on Father's day as well. We are so appreciative that we had a place to gather and eat good food.

I will say they are 5/5 for friendliness…read more But for Cajun food they are lacking. What they did good was their French fries and nuggets which their fries are battered. For a kids meal this is a really big portion. For Cajun food it lacked flavor and was kind of just weird. The red beans were bland, Lacked real seasoning, salt and had chunks of carrots. The gumbo was alright but not good or exceptional by any means. I did like that the okra was fresh enough to not be slimy. But it had no spicy appeal, and lacked the holy trinity. It also wasn't oily which was nice. The jambalaya was outright bad. It tasted sour and just really off. It was also like a soup instead of a rice dish. To top it off there were chunks of shredded cheese in it. Crab cakes were alright but the dressing for it was incredibly mustard seed heavy. My husband was a fan of the sauce, but I really wasn't. The buttered bread was good. I can't foresee myself coming back just because it lacked the bold flavor I expect from Cajun food and tasted pretty weird. If I ever gave it another shot I'd probably try a poboy.

Here is a gem in a far off place from the basis of its inspiration. I'm on a strict diet and could…read morenot try many things and I don't like wasting money so I got a small dish that I could tolerate eating. The BBQ shrimp it was. Now anyone who knows about this dish understands it's not the same type of BBQ like we do ribs and chicken. This is a butter sauce that's seasoned to creole standards and served with French bread. Typically it's served in shell however these were peeled and served in the sauce. I'm not mad at this as I didn't have to get messy to peel the shrimp and dip the sauce etc. it was nice to eat it with a fork and already doused in the sauce. The bread was easy to dip and it wasn't salty. I'd love for my New Orleans born friends to make the trip in order to check this place out. I went early in the day shortly after opening so it wasn't salty not crowded at all and the host whisked me to a table with a good view for people watching. They were able to handle greeting, serving, and bartending between the 2 of them and not lose any grace or standards of service. I explained my dietary restrictions and the young lady was happy to navigate me through the menu. They have a full bar that I'm interested in delving into but I had to work later that day so water and soda were sufficient.

Great food and great service 10/10 , wide variety. Very creative indoor , very beautiful. One of…read morethe best place we been in Alaska!

Veteran-owned and operated! One of the more unique dining experiences we've had. When we walked up…read moreto order, we were told that first-time visitors don't get to choose their meal. Instead, we were simply asked whether we preferred something sweet, savory, or a combination of both, and the cooks took it from there. Our food was made fresh to order and came out quickly. The restaurant was clean, had a welcoming atmosphere, and wasn't overly busy during our visit, making for a relaxed experience. If you're looking for something different and enjoy trusting the process, this place is absolutely worth a visit. Highly recommend!

Excellent service. Friendly and attentive. Joining the waiting list is a great idea. And the food…read moreis very good.

An amazing cafe with great food and service! We enjoyed it so much we went there both days we were…read morein Anchorage Alaska

Pacing is set nicely from waiting in line, placing order and getting drinks, and receiving food…read more not a place to be in a hurry - which is nice. reasonably priced , about $20 a head with drinks. love the atmosphere of a small local cafe/coffee joint

Its hard to explain why I love this place. Um... if you support local businesses, believe in equal…read morerights and self expression, support LGBTQ2S+, Healthcare for all, and that everyone has value, then this is your vibe. It is VERY VERY SMALL. Normally there is no seating at all other than a few picnic tables outside, but right now they have a super funky seating area in the warehouse next store. Its evolved a number of times over the years. Who knows what's next... The food it solid. Like REALLY good. Wait is long and uncomfortable and cramped. Coffee is good. But dear lord the biscuits and gravy and si sexy. Mmmm. I usually get one biscuit and gravy and one biscuit with sausage and cheese and that does me good for about 5 hours.

I sadly forgot to take any photos, but it has been over a month since we ate here and I'm still…read morethinking about the sourdough pancakes. I'm not a huge pancake person, but my husband and I really wanted to find sourdough pancakes while in Alaska. They did not disappoint. They're thin and flavorful. The sourdough makes the base pancake so much better than a regular pancake in my opinion. I would add them to my must try list while in Anchorage!

I was really disappointed by my experience here. From the moment we walked in, it felt like we were…read moretreated differently because we weren't regular customers. Staff repeatedly acknowledged and served people they clearly knew while we were left waiting and largely ignored. The service was slow, and we had to work much harder than we should have just to get someone's attention. It wasn't busy enough to explain the lack of service, and we never felt welcomed or valued as paying customers. Everyone deserves the same level of courtesy and attention, whether it's their first visit or their hundredth. Unfortunately, this experience made us feel like outsiders, and it left a very negative impression. We won't be returning, and I hope the restaurant takes customer service more seriously so future guests have a better experience.

This is the type of place you walk up to the counter and order. First time here. They were smoking…read moremeats outside and loading on the logs. I ordered the rib special (not the lunch one) for $12. The ribs looked amazing and were delicious. The collard green were up there with the best I've ever had. The fried okra was very tasty. The service was a tad spotty but I can overlook that since we were early and the front of the house help was late. The menu has something for every taste. As we were leaving 9 red hat ladies came in. I will definitely say the bbq was very good, I would say better than Johnston's. You can also get pork chops, burgers and much more. Give this place some love. I offered a little advice about taking care of the 9 ladies because many had not been there before. I'll come back again.

Lots of things sold but it they were nice to give us extra cornbread. Chicken was cold but pipping…read morehot as soon as we opened it. It may have been sitting for a while but it's okay. Probably short staffed. Will come back next time to try again :)

Happened into Cajun Corner after a horrendous day of travel to Anchorage. What bliss! Delightful…read moreowner, Shannon. Fabulous food!!!!! And speaking from a gluten free, soy free girl this is AMAZING!! Go see Shannon!

We are on vacation here and people said in anchorage must try couple of the seafood and tiger…read moreshrimp is one of the food that you must try ... .. so find this place with 4.4 ... and when we look at the picture is so very nice . So we expecting here must outstanding the seafood should be fresh because it's nearby ocean . So we find this place have tiger shrimp. In Google shows very nice picture and very attractive so we keep a chance to there . But we feel disappointed. We ordered tiger shrimp but not sure is that a tiger shrimp it feels like regular shrimp and the sauce are tasted but too salty . We order a Jambalaya W/Chicken & Andouille um definitely not recommend . Service : nice service with great smile. Ambiance : antique I can see the owner put a lot of time to decoration this cozy cafe . Love it . If you are looking for seafood, I'm not recommend in this place ... maybe something else or just a drink that would be cool.