Sophia's Cafe - Palmer

We appeared on a Sunday and were disappointed to find it closed (of course it is guided by a church group), but came back another day. that is the real deal for Greek eating. everything was made by cratzern and tasty! at a place like alaska it can be difficult to find authentic ethnic food so that this small, away from the beaten away caffe was a delightful discovery. the decor is pleasant, accented with paintings (for sale) by local artists and wall painting. we were particularly pleased that the kitchen is open and full to see from a part of the dining area and the counter, so that they can observe preparation and cleanliness. the server were all teenage girls, friendly and efficient, but somewhat inexperienced. they apologised for mistakes, but we had to ask twice for things, and mistakes were ordered with food and items made on the check. it is really a little sadness, given the amazing food. and, it is a caffe, not eating fine! the prices are reasonable, not cheap, but for alaska. would be nice if they were open on Sunday (well would be great,) beer and wein offered, and maybe a few more decisions on the menu, but certainly not a big disappointment. we have always considered it to be a good value in view of the quality and the portion sizes of the food. (they could spend almost so much on an almost food place for the complete garbage will definitely be back!

As always. great service, great atmosphere. had the caramel-flame desert, super yum. I whipped it before I got a picture.

As other reviewers mentioned, the service is a bit slow. It seems to be run by a mom and her kids. Or maybe 2 moms and their kids, but it’s not what you’d call professional waitstaff. More like ‘trying their best to be helpful’. (Similar vibe to Humdingers in Palmer, but far far better food here). If you can set that shortcoming aside, the offerings are worth waiting for. Delicious authentically prepared Greek food, fresh ingredients and made on the spot. The menu is not extensive but offers a decent variety. Prices on the higher side for a cafe, but well worth it for the quality of the food. Plan on $15-25 per person. Serving sizes are generous for the most part. A cup of soup is tiny at $7, get the large bowl for $1 more. It’s not a fancy or well decorated dining area, almost more of a nice school cafeteria feel. You can tell it was not designed as an eatery, rather, a cheap boxy ‘anything’ commercial property rented to have adequate space. There’s a front entrance that’s sort of hidden, and the main entrance is in the rear, but no signage to help you find it. As with many such places, the walls are filled with several local artist’s work that can be purchased. Smart! Why pay an interior designer when you can collect commissions instead? One review described it as a dark cave, but we felt it to be bright and well lit in the larger dining area, and slightly less in the side area (which was still far from dark The atmosphere is definitely ‘diner’ not intimate. We look for 3 main things when eating out- delicious high quality food, cleanliness, and a friendly staff. Sophias offers all 3 without fail. We could see the entire kitchen and it was spotless. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be working together. The service may not be stellar but the staff is cheerful and mistakes corrected quickly with a smile and apology. We’re okay with that! Would definitely recommend this place for breakfast or lunch, or just as a coffee shop.

She Cooks the Best HomeMade Food in Town with a Pleasant Atmosphere to Eat it.

This place is out of this world delicious. The coffee, the gyro, the pastries, the service EVERYTHING. Absolutely amazing.