Let me start off by saying that in general I am all too often disappointed, so when i am pleasantly surprised I have a hard time yelling load enough in hopes that someone hears me. This is one of those places. Restaurant is spotless and lovely, location is superb. Coffee is insanely delicious, and in today's over-roasted world, it is a welcome surprise. Menu is perfect size. I had the cornbeef hash, even though its an Albanian spot and i was aware, but the asian upbringing doesn't allow me to pass on hash, but i added a side of the house specialty sausages, which are generically speaking a Cevap or Eastern European sausage. Both were outstanding, my only regret was there wasn't a few more in the order of 3. Eggs were perfectly cooked over-medium and the toast was equally wonderful. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Cornbeef hash with side of Albanian sausages - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

We've only been for breakfast, but the Turkish coffee and cherry crepes were must-haves and will keep me coming back! Service was friendly and informative and it's just a really cute spot in an amazing location in downtown Middleton! read more

This is a cosy family run restaurant with the best food. I had the dolmas and the gryo and they were both easily the best I've ever had. Every bite was perfectly delicious and everyone working there was so nice. I'm so glad qe wandered in for a bite as this will be a must anytime I'm in the area. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

This is a delightful spot to visit for breakfast or lunch (or even breakfast at lunchtime). This place has everything you could want from an upscale diner in terms of breakfast options, plus a range of sandwiches and other lunch fare... and a touch more. Sofra features some excellent homemade Albanian sausages. Be sure to get some -- and follow the advice of sprinkling a bit of the coarse salt and pepper flakes to make the flavor pop. There are a handful of other Mediterranean options, including Turkish coffee. Very friendly and helpful service. But be aware that the place closes at 2 pm, and they mean by 2 pm. read more

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! read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Salad with gyro meat and chicken and rice soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Thank you Sofra! I have been a customer since this place was called the Bavaria Family Restaurant. It was the go-to for my family as a sit down restaurant and we looked forward to it. When the Bavaria changed to Sofra there was a nice grandpa who did not speak a whole lot of english and always made sure you drinks were filled. read more

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. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Eggs benedict with hash browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

I have been here many times, mostly for breakfast, and the food is good. The servers are very competent. The good mood is ruined by the surly guy at the register. He treats everyone as if they have stolen the flatware. read more

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. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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I am updating my last review, as I somehow stumbled upon Sofra's again. We were recommended to try the Albanian sausage and black cherry crepes and these were much better dishes than my last visit. The service was slightly better and you can see that it was a local diner visited by returning customers for a reason. I felt like it was redeemed and I was much more pleased. Glad I gave it a second chance. read more

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

Sofra Family Bistro - Sausage eggs potatoes n muffin! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

We love this place. Food is really good. Service was spot on. Hubby had the Albanian sausage and really liked it. Pancakes and eggs were good - they made me a special egg burrito the way I like it and the cherry crepes are simply the best!!! Love them and will go back as soon as possible. read more

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! read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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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. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Albanian Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Oh wowwww, such a treasure! So so loved it, everything about them, the food, the service, the environment, so so beautiful! You have to try it! It is the family business, beautifully run! read more

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. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - a plate of food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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Turkish coffee is perfect and tastes just like when I lived in Turkey. I had the Malaga Crepe and my husband had one of the skillet dishes. My son had the kids pancake. Everything was tasty and the service was very nice and attentive. I just moved to the area and this place def has a nice menu I'll be coming back to try more of. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Crepe and skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Good breakfast, but certainly nothing to rave about. I guess the reason I will not return is the unfriendly hostess who really sends out signals that she'd rather be doing ANYTHING else than her job seating you and ringing you up at the end. Would it kill you to GREET people, or heaven's sake, say "Thanks for coming in" as you ring them up? read more

We had lunch, during pandemic visit to Middleton recently and had brunch at this little gem... I believe the owners heritage Albanian is evident in the food. I had the Albanian Sausage and eggs, which included some homemade sausage coupled lamb and beef. The balance of us quesadilla and a Tuscan Chicken club sandwich (lunch) which was loaded and expertly prepared. The dishes came with fresh fruits and Sea Salt, which complimented each dish. Coffee was good also... we will return. The pallet of ingredients are fresh and Mediterranean style. Lots of great options. Service here was individual and personal, the restaurant offers sidewalk seating and was very clean. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Albanian Sausage and Eggs. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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

Sofra Family Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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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! read more

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Another brunch specialty restaurant I got to try in Wisconsin is Sofra Family Bistro. Its a medium-sized restaurant in the city if Middleton with a nice cozy, home-y feeling to it. I want to say that this place is family owned but I can always be wrong. Thats how I felt while dining at this restaurant. Servers were both very attentive and friendly. Though one of them was busy with the Christmas decorations, she was one of the sweetest servers I have met! I got myself an Egg Benedict with hash brown and my Boyfriend got Belgian Waffle with the 'Turtle' special which had pecan, chocolate chip and sliced banana. My Egg Benedict was pretty good. Nothing too fancy with plating or anything but the food was on point. I really liked the hollandaise sauce on top of my pouched egg and a thick slice of Canadian bacon added a great salty flavor to my egg bennie. My hash brown was just hash brown. With some ketchup, it had that flavor I was looking for. Boyfriend's Belgian Waffle was somewhat misleading. It wasnt Belgian Waffle. I had the real deal in Belgium last summer and I know what Belgium Waffles supposed to be like. This was not very close to Belgium Waffle. It was just American breakfast style waffles with pecan and chocolate chip. However, added pecans and chocolate chips elevated rather dull and boring waffle flavor and sweetness from sliced banana was an extra great flavor! Maple syrup was delicately sweet and I enjoyed it a lot. All in all, food is delicious, price is fair, service is amazing. I might have to come back before I go back home to Los Angeles! read more

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I loved this place! You get a warm, welcoming feeling when you walk in. Very cozy and inviting atmosphere. Our server, Kate, was so friendly and told us about the local coffee and homemade Albanian Sausage. The food was amazing! I'll be back for sure. There are so many things on the menu that I want to try. read more

One of our favorite weekend brunch places in town pre Covid times. Currently, we have been doing take out and have received great service. The food is flavorful and cooked to perfection. Sofra Bistro never disappoints. The Albanian Qebap and Chicken Apolonia are my favorite lunch entrees. You can't go wrong with any of the breakfast starters. Definitely a must try if you are in Middleton area. Lately, we have been picking up Cocoa bombs from there and they are simply amazing. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Entry way - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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Stopped here for brunch. The food was delicious and by far one of the best places we haven't eaten in the area. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

So good! Helpful staff and tasty food. Specialty burger is a lamb beef Mix that is very tasty. read more

My girlfriend is sleeping in. I decide to sneak out for breakfast. Great place. Inside and out dining options. Corn beef hash and coffee. The coffee was outstanding as was the outstanding service by Aldon. Food was perfect read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Looking to the street. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Delicious and Great Service Sofra never disappoints. Breakfast items, Turkish coffee, Turkish tea and the crepes are delicious. Everything I have tried so far is delicious. The service is great as well, friendly, cozy and personalized. The Salmon Benedict is outstanding and for me, it strongly competes with the Albanian skillet which is unique. The Albanian sausage is a very unique delicious flavor. The eggs are always cooked to perfection. I have never had to send it back for being overcooked (and I have in some brunch places). I have not yet tried anything other than breakfast food. And then there are the crepes to finish everything off. They taste like homemade crepes I've had in Europe (that my mother made). Stuffed with outstanding creamy filling (you can taste the freshness) along with black cherries. They are not too thick or thin - and just the right amount of sweetness (I don't like overly sweet). The Turkish coffee is delicious and served with Turkish delight and the Turkish tea is great as well. They also accommodate special dietary requests well. Great, tasty comfort food with a cozy atmosphere. read more

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I stopped in for eggs toast and sausage. The food was good. The eggs were cooked right, the bread was quality, and the sausage was good. I thought the prices were a little high though for breakfast. The service was great though so I would recommend that you stop in and give it a try. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Sofra is a solid place for brunch, especially if you are ordering some of their tasty, homemade Albanian sausage. I ordered the Albanian Sausage skillet with a side of rye bread (also delicious!). There's some lamb in the sausage, which has a very distinctive taste that I enjoyed; not every brunch you get to eat lamb! I tried some of their potatoes, which I was somewhat disappointed by. Not particularly flavorful or memorable. I felt that the price was fair, but somewhat on the higher side. Service was good and we barely waited any time at all before our food came out. It's also nice to have a pitcher of water for refills whenever. I didn't get a chance to try it, but their Turkish coffee also seems really interesting! read more

Delicious! Slow to get food but they were brand new when I ate there. They were friendly servers. I took it home so I can't speak to the ambiance. read more

Great Albanian family restaurant with tasty foods and good prices. Staff is really friendly and efficient.

Near my home. Family owned. Tried this restaurant twice. The first time I ordered a chicken wrap and it was excellent. The fries were very crispy and good. On my second visit I ordered Eggs Benedict with hash browns. It was ok to good. I love Eggs Benedict! The hash browns were barely warm when delivered to my table and cold by the time I finished my Eggs Benedict. Probably should have said something to the waitress. One waitress covering the entire restaurant so service was just ok. I understand lack of staff these days. Didn't like the coughing sneezing customer with no mask! But that's not the restaurant's fault. Try this restaurant you might like it. read more

Highlights/lowlights 1) good breakfast 2) lacking ambiance 3) good location Sofra has a great location right downtown in Middleton. You will likely need to street park, but there is almost always something available. We (a group of 5) stopped in for Sunday brunch around 11am. Sofra looked really busy, but there is a whole section in the basement so we were seated right away. Maybe it's because we were in the basement, but the ambiance is nothing to really write home about. Banquet chairs with dated chair covers, and a few TVs. It's a family restaurant feel. The menu at Sofra (specifically breakfast) is great! There are a ton of savory and sweet breakfast entrees, and some of the entrees are Greek inspired! Everything from skillets, to omelets, to pancakes and even Dolmas! We didn't try them, but I did see gluten free pancakes on the menu. We tried the southwestern chicken skillet and the Mediterranean omelette. The portions were fair and the food was pretty good! Fairly traditional family restaurant quality. Nothing seemed super fresh but it hit the greasy brunch craving. Worth a stop in if you haven't been here before, but I probably wouldn't go out if the way! read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Southwestern Chicken Skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

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We've been going to Sofra for years. We highly recommend them to all of our friends and family. You may wait on a busy Saturday or Sunday but that's a good thing. Food is delicious and have a variety of options. Make sure to try the Albanian sausage w the seasonings. The owners are like family to us and their service is top notch. Don't miss Sofra read more

If I had two words: Albanian sausage. This is truly an unassuming place with very friendly staff and fantastic food. I can only comment on the breakfast (Albanian sausage skillet, Albanian sausage sides...notice a pattern?), but the lunch offerings look great as well. The Turkish coffee is also fantastic and tops any I've had in the area. Bonus points if you put some salt and red pepper flakes in a dish and dip the sausage in them. You have to try it to see how it makes a difference. read more

Sofra Family Bistro - Albanian Skillet and Homemade Albanian Sausage side. Note the salt and red pepper flake plate. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Middleton, Wisconsin

Visited late Sunday morning for brunch. Really busy, only waited about 15 minutes for table. Albanian omelet had great mix of flavors. Black cherry crepe was delicious! read more