Short Stop

8.4 mi

Right now when gas prices are extremely high, somehow this gas station has prices that are 30 to 45…read morecents a gallon cheaper than everyone else. With prices like that, you'll hear no complaints. Catch this place when you're traveling in the area!

Cleanest Bathroom on the Sterling Highway! Good selection of grocery items. They have Diet Mountain…read moreDew! Great selection of Liquor in the liquor store. Staff is friendly and helpful.

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Big John's gas station, liquor & convenience store

3.7

(3 reviews)

6.0 mi

Since moving to Alaska I have struggled to find good decent pizza. Let's face it, Soldotna/Kenai…read morehas some of the worst pizza places in the state. People that have never visited the east coast or Chicago have no idea what good pizza is. Big John's is a hidden gem and closest to the NY style pizza that I was raised on in NY. No it's not perfect, but its the best combo pizza on the peninsula. And yes, I've tried them all in Soldotna/Kenai. Backstory: I remember during Covid and the food shortages, Big John's handed out free gallons of milk to their customers (me). Eventually I tried their pizza. Who knew?

Extremely rude blonde woman who never smiled, acted annoyed we were there, treated us horribly,…read moreand rolled her eyes at us when we asked where the porta potty was since their bathrooms weren't working. She was holding a cigarette in her hand too which was grosse. The pumps are slow, place is dirty, and there were no paper towels at pumps. Liked the organic variety of products. It's unfortunate tho since due to negative experience we won't return.

Circle K

(1 review)

5.6 mi

I come here every single day and the minute I walk in with my kids the greet us by name. Excellent…read morecustomer service. Neat clean and organized easy to find what you might be looking for.

Holiday Station Store

Gas pumps are over charging customers and have been for quite some time, when you insert pump…read morehandle and lift the Handel to start fueling and before you start the fueling process you have a charge of fuel a dollar amount and a dollar amount without ever squeezing the pump handle. I need to be reimbursed!

Save-U-More

(3 reviews)

0.3 mi

Love Save-U-More. Staff are always friendly and helpful, also knowledgeable. Inventory is always a…read morenice surprise as they carry a variety of normal items, but also unique items from other countries which are always fun to experience a new treat. Also love their wide variety of animal supplies. Prices are also convenient and reasonable

This store was such a surprise. It looks a little scruffy from the outside, but the grocery items…read moreon the miles of shelves covered everything from basics to organic products- so many that we were shocked to see the variety. Way more than Safeway or Fred Meyer. I only needed a couple of items but would definitely go back. Also, it was kind of a combination of regular grocery items, restaurant supply quantities and products, and unusual not-your-every-day things.

FredMeyer

This FredMeyer was a regular stop for me during my weeklong trip to Soldotna, Alaska. It was near…read morethe facility that I was staying at. I came here to buy groceries earlier in the week and made regular stops for coffee at the Starbucks inside of here. FredMeyer also sells supplies. I was able to pick up some fishing boxes to ship the fish that I caught home. FredMeyer stores operate in northwestern United States. This location in Soldotna is open everyday 6 AM - 11 PM. They have a pharmacy and a fuel center. They also offer grocery pickup for online shoppers.

We thought gas would be cheapest in Soldotna on the way down from Anchorage to Homer, so we stopped…read morehere. It was ok, wasn't the cheapest. Coopers Landing and Sterling were actually cheaper than here. And the gas station was so overcrowded with cars, if you have a big RV it feels tight. And worse, the middle part of the middle lane of the station is cluttered with vending machines or snacks etc, NOT gas pumps. So, what a waste of a gas lane on Both Sides. In general the price here was similar to all the other places in town, and with these extra annoyances it's just not a good place to refill your RV or your rig.

Entrance at the end of the building that leads directly into the supermarket and groceries sections.

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Kenai River Brewing

I love the Kenai Brewery :) I've been a regular here since my family and I moved up here in 21'…read more -The staff are sweet--don't hover around you but also talk with you. -The food is great--I ALWAYS get the boneless chicken wings and they're so so good. -The ambiance is great!! They've got an and out outdoor seating area, a bar, and they put up artwork that locals create to sell. 10/10 :) do go!

Kenai River is a great stop on the way to your destination. They have amazing beer, great food, and…read morea comforting atmosphere. I really enjoyed their patio picnic area. They had some nice fire-pits and shelter from the rain. When you walk in, it's seat yourself and walk ups to order food and drinks. The food didn't take long, about 10 minutes. Food: bar food basics 4/5 Beer: 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5

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Nitro Breakfast Beer!!

Pizza Boys

We are frequently in Soldotna visiting family and are often there multiple times a year. Although…read morewe most times will just make food at home, who doesn't want a great pizza to lessen the load of a day sitting in the warmth when its cold out or after a long day of fishing? Pizza Boys is always a great option and has delivered every time. The meat lovers and Hawaiian Punch are two of our favorites and always come out great. The online ordering has been consistent and reliable with the pizza being ready for us to pick up every time. I've always been satisfied with the process and pickup in store has always been friendly. It's nice to know that there has been a reliable and consistent pizza spot in town that delivers a quality product and make ordering easy for the customer. Thank you!

The waitress was nice but the kitchen made a small size instead of a medium. Absolutely no apology…read moreor compensation for the twice as long wait time (50 minutes) in a dining room with unruly loud kids at the next table. Ended up taking it to go. Got home and the pizza had no flavor except for GARLIC. Piles of GARLIC over the pizza. Under the toppings. GARLIC to the point of it burning and tasting like vinegar. See pictures. Called back. Asked to talk to one of the 2 managers. The girl who answered the phone wouldn't pass me to the manager like I requested. She spoke with one and got back on the phone and said- yah. There's garlic on that pizza in the sauce. I told her that this is a ridiculous amount and could send her photos. She said they're too busy and to bring the pizza back the next day to double check they made it right. Pretty bad all around!

At least 1/3 cup of minced garlic for the whole pizza.

Summertime!

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July in Soldotna!

True Blue Drive-Thru

A delightful find during our road trip in Alaska. I love their mocha breve - the baristas are…read morewelcoming, efficient and genuinely care about making your drink right.

True Blue is one of those drive-thru coffee spots that always brightens your day. The baristas are…read morefriendly, fast, and genuinely caring, and you can feel that good vibe every time you pull up to the window. Their drinks are delicious, consistent, and made with attention to detail--not just thrown together like you'll find at some drive-thrus. Whether it's your daily caffeine stop or a weekend treat, True Blue delivers great drinks and great service every single visit. Quick, tasty, and always welcoming--exactly what a coffee drive-thru should be.

Updated menu :)

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Blended mocha with whip

Sea Siren Coffee

4.9

(9 reviews)

2.8 mi

‍LOVE This coffee shop is right at the bottom of the hill ,…read moreless than two minutes from my house ~ the coffee is always hot- and they make them perfectly consistently. Thank you Sea Siren for opening very early - because: No coffee - No workee!!

Very good and definitely would go to again when in the area. I went during a quiet time (I was the…read moreonly customer). Service was so friendly and super helpful (as it was my first time).

Rainbow redbull smoothie

White chocolate mocha

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Honey matcha

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Cook’s Corner

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