This place is a so great! I have eaten here every other time I have visited Anchorage. It's on Spenard road which is not the nicest part of town but definitely worth the trip. The family that owns and operates this gem is Greek and they are not only amazing cooks, but they care about their community!! I have been there eating several times this winter and obviously homeless people would come to the door and be given water, hot soup, half a sandwich, etc. that just made me love this place more. Now to the food. First of all I had the meatball sub which was not only delicious but super filling. The meat was very well seasoned, and the fresh basil just made the marinara pop even more, add the freshly shaved Parmesan cheese and you've got something special. The homemade bread puts this thing into overdrive! Crispy on the outside, light, delicate but not falling apart and heavy enough to hold together all that deliciousness without being filling like you just ate a large pizza. Now to the ridiculous tomato basil soup. I love the clam chowder but the tomato basil is my favorite. Savory, full of flavor, smooth, creamy and not greasy. This in my opinion is the perfect pairing to the meatball sub. You're welcome! The customer service here is amazing too just like the owners and the food. You will always be greeted by a smiling face, and treated like family. You will not regret stopping here. I've eaten the Meatball sub, The Philly, the lasagna and The Gyro ( lamb and chicken) all have been 10 out of 10. The ambiance is like a neighborhood dinner with a small dining room. You will love it! read more

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First time trying Sofia's. We came on a Friday around 11:45am. Lots of people in and out on their lunch break. Only about 5 tables with seats at the bar. I ordered the BLT and had the chicken lemon soup The soup was very lemony and salty but I ate the whole bowl it was pretty good. The BLT had too much lettuce on it and a couple pieces of bacon but it was your standard white bread-mayo- bacon-lettuce-tomato. Prices not bad when the sandwiches come with soup or salad. Nice quaint family run local restaurant. I would try the Alfredo next time assuming they make the sauce in house? read more

Sofias Restaurant - BLT sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The food here is so damn delicious, and abundant, and reasonably priced that it is easy to overlook the fact they give you flimsy plastic cutlery if you choose to eat in. The salad bar is one of a kind, and there are 4, freshly made, DELICIOUS, dressings to choose from. In two visits, I have had the lamb gyro, and the steak diane. Easily the best food in Anchorage, IMHO, as a confirmed food snob. read more

Single-handily the best place we ate while visiting Alaska. Everything was freshly made and delicious. The staff were incredibly quick and friendly. This place has a very chill vibe like you're eating at someone's house who just loves to make food. This place is a hidden gem and well worth the price. read more

Trivia: Agaricus bisporus is a species of what three types of mushrooms? This place is so high level. Just wow. I was not prepared for the salad bar layout and selection. So many delicious options. I don't think Ive seen the likes of it since the old school Ponderosa/Golden Corral/Sweet Tomatoes salad bar days. The Greek chicken with a baked potato was out of this world as well. The mushrooms were plentiful and tasty. A generous helping of chicken mixed in. And the baked potato?! HUGE. Between that meal and the side salad, I had dinner and lunch the next day. Service was great. They are juggling all the things. Cleaning, takeout orders and even their kids. So impressed. read more

Sofias Restaurant - Greek chicken - Comfort Food Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I was so excited to see all the various toppings they had at their salad bar. It was salad heaven for me. We both got sandwiches and shared a lemon chicken soup, which definitely hit the spot on a somewhat soggy day. I found the prices more than reasonable and would love to visit again someday. read more

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Great food for the price and very filling. I only finished half of my sandwich, and my wife couldn't finish hers either. Everything had a lot of flavor. I had the French dip with clam chowder, and both were hearty and satisfying. My wife had the BLT with chicken and rice soup, which was also very hearty and delicious. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you want good portions and flavorful food. read more

Sofias Restaurant - This is the French dip and BLT. - Comfort Food Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Yes 100 times yes!! If you like a great salad bar, good soup and some down home cooking, Sophia's is the spot! Inside it's a very small cozy place so plan accordingly if you're a large group, It's also great for takeout or DoorDash. Service is good and you won't leave hungry. I love that they play country music inside, gives it that Americana feel. read more

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Hands down best salad bar in town! Great portions for everything. Tastes very homey. People always pleasant. Great place to get pizza as well! Love this place!! read more

What amazing service and kind people. The food is amazing. It's on point. It is delicious. Very flavorful and tasty. Highly recommend.

Super friendly folks in a homey atmosphere with delicious family recipes. The steak and eggs was perfectly seasoned and cooked perfectly. The scrambled eggs were moist and fluffy with some tasty homestyle potatoes. If you have the space in your gullet give their salad bar a whirl. All homemade dressings with a large assortment of veggies! So glad we found this spot down on Spenard. read more

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What a quaint, nice, little place. Too bad it felt like a picnic with plastic dishes and utensils, and plastic bottled water. Otherwise the food was delicious and the salad bar was terrific. Yes, the staff were friendly and warm. We had the chicken carbonara and parmigiana-very delicious but WAY too much sauce. We'll be back again. Hopefully we'll have water in a glass, ice cubes, real dishes and silverware. read more

Now I understand the hype! Sofias is a family-owned spot tucked in the corner of Minnesota and Spenard. We stopped in for lunch around the holiday season and sat at the bar. There were a ton of people coming in to pick up to-go orders but the woman at the front served every customer with ease, positivity and professionalism. I was really impressed. The food was excellent and portions were big. I opted for the avocado BLT with the salad bar option. I loved the variety of the salad bar and the homemade dressings. The ranch was a great complement to my BLT. My partner raved about the clam chowder. I wanted to share the wealth with my parents so I ended up purchasing a gift certificate for them as a Christmas gift. Prices are a bit high but worth it. We definitely plan to be back. read more

Sofias Restaurant - BLT - Comfort Food Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Good food and great service at a reasonable price. The salad bar is excellent. We'll definitely come back the next time we are in ANC.

Delicious food. Fresh salads. Tasty, temperature hot soups. When you stop in to eat, make sure you're hungry. read more

Sofias Restaurant - Lamb gyro. Delicious. - Comfort Food Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

One of the hottest new lunch spots in town is Sofia's Restaurant in Spenard! It's located on Lois drive off of Spenard Rd & is a great place to grab a hearty or healthy meal. This restaurant is open from 9:30am-9pm 7 days a week. They have a fantastic salad bar with tons of great add on options, and also run several different soups a day including French onion, which I love to see. The sandwiches come with your choice of soup, or 1 trip to the salad bar for $16, which is a fantastic deal. This restaurant has a small dine in area including a counter top area. There's even a few tables for outdoor dining. Service was quick & friendly. I went in & ordered to go. Food was ready quickly! I ordered the Philly steak sandwich with a side of Avgolemono soup. The sandwich was excellent; the only thing is it is not a traditional Philadelphia cheesesteak. It's a steak sandwich with sautéed onions, bell peppers & mushrooms. The sandwich has actual thick cut chunks of grilled steak (instead of shaved ribeye) in it that are well seasoned & flavorful. So even though it's called a Philly it's not actually a Philly steak--it was tasty though. The bread was also very good & tasted fresh baked. Portion size on the steak was generous. The soup was also a great sized portion. I love avgolemono (Greek lemon chicken soup), and thought this one was decent just a bit under seasoned for my taste, but that was easily fixed. On my next trip I will check out the salad bar as it was very impressive. If you're looking for a new lunch spot definitely add Sofia's to your list! . read more

Great food and amazing service. We ordered the Philly steak sandwich which came with a soup and salad bar. The sandwich and salad were great, the clam chowder was good as well. Everything came in very large portions. When we asked to order a soup and premade salad, the waiter let us know that the sandwich came with both, and that the salad bar was popular as it let you choose anything you want. Definitely saved us some money. We all got bottled water instead of tap which was great. The tables also have sea salt and pepper you can freshly grind yourself. The waiter asked if we wanted some horseradish sauce and dipping broth with the sandwich as well, and it was great. Made a bit of friendly conversation as well. The restaurant was nice, with some nice wooden tables and stools and an MV playing on a screen. Overall loved this place and would come again if we were in the area. read more

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OMG.. My wife and I flew several thousand miles from Honolulu to Anchorage and stumbled across this small little restaurant with BIG aloha as "Paul" provided the sense of 'ohana. The Gluten-free option was an ultimate plus and the out-of-this-world salad bar was crazy delicious. My wife had the BLT in "gf" bread and I had the run of the mill spaghetti with marinara sauce. NOTHING... I mean nothing was "run of the mill"... the food was super over-the-top 'ono (delicious), the service was warm and expedient, and the atmosphere made me feel like I was in a cozy restaurant in Hawaii with local "Jawaiian" music playing in the background. When they served in-house meals in take-out containers... I was a bit surprised, However, once you "attempt" to eat their generous portions.... you have an epicurial epiphany... the portions are so large, your gustatory gallop through the meal leaves a large portion of leftovers... so for your dining convenience, you merely close your take-out and carefully take it home and plan when next you will get to enjoy the rest of your tasty delight at home in your own gastric anticipation. Mahalo, Paul, for the awesome dining experience !! ~ Elena & Keahi (Kaimuki, Hawaii) read more

Sofias Restaurant - Bruddah Paul serving great food in Anchorage with a Hawaiian atmosphere - Comfort Food Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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What an amazing hidden gem!! The owners were super friendly and polite. We had the chicken noodle soup and French dip - hands down the best French dip we've ever had!! We also split the spaghetti bolognese. This is a huge portion which will be had for dinner also! The food is super delicious and clearly made from the heart! Solid hidden gem in town read more

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"Comfort Food" is the perfect descriptor of this place! The portions are big, the food is hearty and filling. Picture a big family get together, now picture your relative that makes the tastiest dishes...that's what this place is like! The ambiance is pretty sparse and lacking, so if you want to sit down with a large group, this isn't the place. It seems like it's more geared for take-out orders, honestly. I ate in and sat at the bar, and the service was very fast and very friendly, I was impressed! This would be a great place to take your parents, or, if you're visiting our state, a great place to get some take-out to do a group dinner at your Air B&B before flying home the next day. read more

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Oh my goodness, talk about a hidden gem! This place was an absolutely amazing find. If I'm ever back in the area I'll certainly be back here for a visit. I had the Philly Cheesesteak and lentil soup, the sandwich was incredible and enough for two, the soup was just as good. Friends had the salad bar, clam chowder, French dip and they too were as pleased with their choices. And as a side note, they have both diet Coke and diet Pepsi (it matters to some). read more

Wow! This place is amazing - a true hidden gem. Burgers, sandwiches, pasta, chicken, steak, soup and a salad bar. Portions are huge! It's like sitting in someone's home eating a fresh home cooked meal. Fast service from amazing staff. Love this place!! read more

Sofias Restaurant - Double bacon cheeseburger. Delicious! - Comfort Food Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

We've been to Sofias Restaurant a couple of times now - mainly because when I've been binging on carbs too much (actually that happens way too often) i occasionally just have a real hankering for a nice big salad, and there's not too many places have a salad bar these days. New Sagaya is a pretty good one, but i always consider New Sagaya to be a lunch place. Sofias is more a dinner place. And you can get the salad bar as your side to accompany your main entree item. Their menu features various salads, sandwiches, steak or chicken with a sauce, or some pasta dishes. We have both gotten a sandwich each time, and you get a choice of side - with 1 choice being a trip to the salad bar, and i think soup was the other choice. Both times I've chosen the salad bar, because it has a huge range of items, and they give you a pretty big bowl - but you may only visit the salad bar one time. You can get an enormous amount of things in your salad, if you only put a little bit of each thing in your bowl, and there's everything, i mean everything you could want. I think I'd be better served JUST opting for the salad bar, which is $15. As for the sandwiches. I'm somewhat on the fence about those. I just don't love them. They are humongously large sandwiches. But i need more flavour, and i just somehow felt mine was a little lacking. I seriously cannot fault the salad bar at all. Everything is very fresh, crisp, attractive, tempting, and i just want a bit of this and a bit of that. But my BLTA (I've had it twice now) was average, and i don't even like to say that, when my favourite part of the meal was so good. It's not going to stop me going back, but I'll maybe try something different or just stick to the salad bar, which is worth going for, all on it's own. Drinks come served in their original container, and you are also served a bottle of water, as opposed to a glass. I do like that. The staff are lovely too, and this is why i want to continue giving them my business. I feel they are hard working, and small business, and will benefit from my supporting them. I do like pasta so maybe i will try that next time. read more

Walking in, I was struck by the cool local diner vibe---just a little bit divey, but not too much. I was not pleased with being served a plastic bottle of water. This is 2025 and we all know better. I ordered the lasagna which was not really lasagna. I picked at it and ate maybe a third. My dining companion had soup and salad which looked like a better choice. My other dining companion who is vegetarian and doesn't eat tomatoes was having a hard time finding anything on the menu to her liking, the waiter was able to improvise a sort of pasta primavera for her which I thought was very classy. He brought it with spaghetti noodles rather than the fettuccine he had suggested. Everything was served "to go" including disposable cutlery. It looks like maybe the kitchen is too small to accommodate dishes or a dishwashing setup. Or maybe they just can't meet their price points and pay a dishwasher, too. Still, all that paper, plastic and metal (foil) waste really bothers me. For 5hat reason, I won't be back. read more

What a hidden gem! The resteraunt is very clean, light and bright, and the owners are extremely friendly! I had the lentil soup, which they brought me a sample of first. It was one of the best lentil soups I've ever had. Delicious!! I also shared a French Dip sandwhich, which was delicious, and enormous. The bread was fresh, not dry. Great sandwhich for you French Dip lovers. And.....if you like soda, they have both Pepsi and Coke - most places offer only one of the two. I highly reccomend this resteraunt. You won't be dissapointed! If I lived locally I'd become a regular! read more

Food is home made and wonderful. We had Lasagna, Basil Chicken Melt and Mushroom Swiss Burger. The salad bar is huge and has everything you could want. Our server was very nice and did her job very well. We will definitely be back. read more

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Best restaurant in Anchorage love the steak and eggs so much with homemade Tomato Basil soup!!

Absolutely delicious. Generous portions and good prices. The staff is lovey and welcoming! Highly recommend! read more

Sofias Restaurant - Bacon chicken ranch - Comfort Food Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The ambience is home cooked meal at your grandmas house. The service is excellent. The food....DELICIOUS is putting it mildly. My new favorite place to eat in Anchorage. Currently there is no sign outside. I found them by googling "best salad place in Anchorage". Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to an experience at Sofias Restaurant. read more

Five stars all the way!! We stopped here after arriving in Anchorage, and we are so glad that we did!! The salad bar is one of the best i(f not THE BEST) I have ever enjoyed. They have everything on it -- very delicious and fresh! Our family got a cheeseburger, the French dip, and the Greek chicken. Each of us could not believe how great our meal was. The restaurant is clean and the service is very friendly. We will be stopping here on our way back to the airport. read more

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This spot is unassuming but the minute you walk in, it's obvious it's a local favorite. We sat at the bar and the owner served us and was so personable. Several folks picked up to go orders while we dined in which is a good sign! The food was exceptional - my husband and I both had a pasta dish. The staff is extremely friendly! Will absolutely be back! read more

Sofias Restaurant - exterior - Comfort Food Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Very good super fresh food. Prices are very reasonable. Staff is very nice, knowledgeable and accommodating.

First time here and we were so impressed. The salad bar, the menu choices and the overall attitude of the staff were overwhelmingly good. Come visit this little restaurant and you won't be disappointed. read more

This was the find of the century. Can't believe we just found it. Wish we knew sooner. It's a must stop. Money back guarantee amazing food and service. A hidden gem. And wife has gluten allergy. Everything was prepared gluten free read more

Finally! A salad bar!!!. And sandwiches as big as my head . You can order a sandwich with one trip to the salad bar or a cup of soup. I honestly couldn't eat my entire sandwich it was so big. I ordered the BLTA sandwich- a cold one which was perfect for the other half to hold for next day lunch. Bacon was crispy and avocado fresh! The place maybe be small, but it's cozy. Happy NOM'n! read more

This is my favorite spot in Anchorage. Very unassuming location and you just have no idea until you eat there. One word ( Fantastic). I try to tell everyone about this spot, excellent food and excellent prices. Go very hungry portions are large, and they definitely have the best salad bar in town. Owners and staff are great and work very hard to provide great hot home cooked foods. I would have liked to include pictures but we generally eat it before I can think to take a picture. Cajun chicken pasta is my favorite but everything is delicious read more

I ordered their food, just a simple BLT with Clam chowder! The sandwich has tomatoes two inches think, the inner parts of the lettuce piled in. The bacon was old over cooked bacon and the clam chowder was the nastiest I've ever tasted. It was the consistency of thick mash potatoes and over powered with garlic! Don't taste the clams! I have wanted to come here for months and this one order and I will never come back. My lunch was ruined today! read more

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This food is amazing. I highly recommended. The staff are amazingly polite and on top of it. I love this place. They cooked my steak perfect and the eggs were perfect. Everything was just amazing. read more

Sofias Restaurant - Steak and eggs - Comfort Food Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Fresh and quality food with big portions. There are so many gluten free options including buns, bread, noodles and soups. The burgers are hand made, the deli meat is thick and delicious, and the soups are from homemade stock. I'm so grateful to have stumbled on this place and I will be back over and over. read more

Everything, this is a small mom and pop place (literally) but it is so welcoming. It has a moderate but very good menu and it has a true salad bar which seems to be pretty much passé everywhere else! The location had a few people there mostly at the counter upon arrival but as we had dinner so many locals appeared for takeout and the tables filled. If you're in the vicinity go ahead and check it out. We did from Florida. read more