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Fresh Sourdough Express

1316 Ocean Dr, Homer, AK 99603-7913
907-235-7571
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Ranked #7 of 33 restaurants in Homer
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Dessert
Description: For over a quarter of a century The Fresh Sourdough Express has been serving the Homer community and travelers from around the globe. The Bakery and Café has a warm, homey feeling and the friendly service reflects the loyalty that the employees bring to the table. Our Fabulous Homemade Baked Goods and Sourdough Breads are made fresh daily on location. The full-line of bakery products are made from original handcrafted recipes. You can choose from any of the mouth watering temptations such as, the famous Grizzly Bear Brownies, Moose Fudge Muffins, and Carrot-Cake Muffins. We welcome you to indulge in our mouth-watering baked good all made with organic sugar and eggs. Eat them at the restaurant or take them to go on one of your Alaska adventure excursions. Enjoy one of our fabulous healthy, hardy homemade breakfasts. Choose from any of our scrumptious offerings: Sourdough Pancakes, Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy, local Reindeer Scrambles, Organic Mushers’ Mush hot cereal or our Organic Caribou Crunch Granola. Moving into the afternoon, the menu entices you with many palate teasers. Choose from our famous Alaskan Seafood Chowder, Mud Bay Burrito, Reindeer Grill, or Halibut Hoagie.
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Eagle River, Alaska
Top Contributor
106 reviews 106 reviews
56 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I was a little apprehensive when the sign read "new owner", but what a great surprise! We've always stopped in for breakfast each time we visited Homer, and this place never disappointed us. That still applies. the staff is very friendly, and takes care of the customers. We had lumberjack hash (awesome) with a spicy sausage, and French toast (equally... More

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See 5 more reviews by Terry T for Homer
Kathy K, Owner at Fresh Sourdough Express, responded to this review
14 May 2013

I'm glad you had yet another stellar experience! The Lumberjack Hash was my own personal creation this winter and I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed it, as well. I'll see you Saturday night for Fried Chicken made just like my Louisiana grandmother used to make it... soaked in buttermilk overnight, then rolled in cajun-seasoned flour, and fried in peanut... More

Whitehorse, Canada
Top Contributor
88 reviews 88 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

I down rated the service only because the staff is so overwhelmed, not because it was bad. Stopped in twice for coffee and pastry, and both mornings the place was jammed...busy, fast-paced and noisy...just what you would expect from a popular cafe.

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Kathy K, Owner at Fresh Sourdough Express, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thanks for the great review! We were definitely overwhelmed this weekend. Business is up this year over last, which is a good thing... we just need to get up to speed with staff, which we are working on as I write this! More

Homer, Alaska
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I've really been surprised at the increase in food quality and service since Sourdough changed hands. Kathy's international creations are simply mouth-watering, and her Saturday night soul-food experience results in the best fried chicken EVER! The baked goods and breads are reliably good. Prices are middle of the road, and it can be noisy, but overall, one of my favorite... More

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See 9 more reviews by Angela H for Homer
Kathy K, Owner at Fresh Sourdough Express, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thanks SO much! I'm glad you loved the food as much as I do! More

HOMER
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32 reviews 32 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This is a small locally owned restaurant that has been in Homer for many years. The initial owners retired and the new ones, while keeping many of the same excellent menu items, have also added many vegan and gluten-free options. I ate a veggie stir-fry over brown rice that had superb flavor and the portion was more than I could... More

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See 5 more reviews by walter1951 for Homer
Kathy K, Owner at Fresh Sourdough Express, responded to this review
13 April 2013

Thank you SO much for your wonderful review! We look forward to serving you again soon! More

Stoneham, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

We loved the food here. There are lots of choices, including choices for a vegetarian (not always easy in Alaska). The atmosphere is fun but casual. I would definitely recommend this place for lunch!

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Kathy K, Owner at Fresh Sourdough Express, responded to this review
25 February 2013

Thanks! We strive to offer choices for every palate, whether you're a meat lover, vegetarian, or vegan or have special dietary needs such as gluten-free and dairy-free. We've got something for everyone! More

Homer, Alaska, United States
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47 reviews 47 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

As a local, I teach float-plane flying on Beluga Lake next to this restaurant, so it is very conveniently located for my customers and myself. The new owner Kathy Kysar has really made the place worth visiting 3 or 4 times a week all summer long... Both breakfast and lunch... the only down side is that the place has become... More

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See 15 more reviews by Alex C for Homer
Kathy K, Owner at Fresh Sourdough Express, responded to this review
25 February 2013

Thanks SO much! Be sure to visit us all winter, too... we have some terrific Pizza options on Friday nights and Fried Chicken on Saturday nights! More

Anchor Point, Alaska
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

The Sourdough's new owner, Kathy Kysar, is turning on some very welcome fresh, new lights, in the form of delicious dishes and easy, pleasant atmosphere. I love the new look, the new recipes, the new staff and the friendly ambience. In the first 24 years I lived in this area, I ate at the "Dough" maybe twice. I now eat... More

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Kathy K, Owner at Fresh Sourdough Express, responded to this review
17 January 2013

Wow! Thanks for the raving review. It's wonderful to know we're appreciated in such a tight knit community! More

Placerville,ID
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

We all (6)had a excellent breakfast. I will be going there my next trip to Homer. The staff was great, the food was the BOMB. I only regret is we did not find it sooner! Try it for yourself, good food, good times, good people...YEA Fresh Sourdough Express, Thanks again and again

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Kathy K, Owner at Fresh Sourdough Express, responded to this review
10 January 2013

We're glad you had a great experience and look forward to serving you when you're back in Homer next time! More

Homer
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

Five of us ate breakfast this morning and all of our food was cold. Pathetic. Only one waitress who became overwhelmed (not her fault) when several tables filled up.

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Kathy K, Owner at Fresh Sourdough Express, responded to this review
10 January 2013

I'm so sorry your experience with us was less than stellar. Please let me buy you breakfast or lunch the next time you're in the neigborhood. - Kathy More

Anchorage, Alaska
Top Contributor
95 reviews 95 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

I persnally have been eating here since they opened, in Homer they were my first love so to speak. The food and bake goods are exellent. The sad art is the origianl owners sold this last year, Mr Maltz (Kevin) was there virtually every time I visited whcih is saying something, sometimes waiting on us himself. The Maltz will be... More

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See 7 more reviews by Foodsthegame for Homer
Kathy K, Owner at Fresh Sourdough Express, responded to this review
10 January 2013

Thanks for making us your mainstay. I look forward to making you feel as welcome and comfortable as always! More

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