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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 263 reviews

What User likes about Sweet Basil Cafe Closed:
Oh, my, come hungry! What a wonderful menu. The food is wonderful and plentiful. Sandwiches, pasta, soup and salads. They serve fresh carrot juice with variations. Also, Top drawers from Soda. Their desserts are made in the house and Skurril. You also have bean coffee for sale and out what I can say from machines in the room. Yum describes the jewel of a café. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Sweet Basil Cafe Closed:
We were really excited to try this place out and support a local business during this really difficult time. But the couple running the restaurant, while cooking and serving food, were not wearing masks. And there was no encouraging or set up for socially distancing inside. I don’t care how good your food tastes (can’t say cause I haven’t tried it), but if you don’t care about keeping your customers safe that’s reall... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Luv2TvlwU
18.05.2024 - 20:24

It can be very tough to find vegetarian restaurants in Anchorage. Thankfully, Sweet Basil has some vegetarian options. It has a very pleasant, cafe-style, casua...

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Ishmom
18.05.2024 - 20:24

This was my 3rd visit and this time I brought my adult son for lunch. Previously I had sandwiches, however, today I chose a pasta dish. Oh my! This is definitel...

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stephen
18.05.2024 - 20:24

We, like so many in Anchorage, have driven by this cafe for years. Our best friends took us there and we are hooked! Great food, great folks, funky atmosphere....

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BLM
18.05.2024 - 20:24

I met a friend for lunch at 11:30 a.m. on a weekday. I tried the carrot soup, which had wonderful flavor but was very thin. My friend also had the soup but incl...

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Traveljunkie123
18.05.2024 - 20:24

I 've been going to Sweet Basil for years, since before they moved to their current location from downtown, and look forward to another visit here soon. Sandwic...

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Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 172 reviews
Suzanne
18.08.2023 - 13:55

This lunch cafe has some of the best soup and sandwiches in town. Every day there are two homemade soup choices and a lunch special. On the regular menu, the Pi...

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Dippel
18.08.2023 - 13:55

Once again, choring in Anchorage find myself on Northern Lights Blvd, and a bunch of places to eat. Nothing like the food at Sweet Basil Cafe. Home made food, l...

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Erin
18.08.2023 - 13:55

HUGE and amazing sandwiches! The Damn Good on whole wheat is my favorite. I highly recommend checking them out for lunch if you can!

Jamie
18.08.2023 - 13:55

I truly enjoy the freshly pressed juices and smoothies! They are made from high-quality fruits and vegetables without any added sugars or unhealthy ingredients....

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Kortney
18.08.2023 - 13:55

Every day, they offer a selection of two fresh soups to choose from. I often find myself ordering the piper club, which features their perfectly crispy bacon—ea...

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Menu
4.2 ★ from 5 reviews

This lunch café has some of the best soups and sandwiches in the city. Every day there are two homemade soups and a lunch special. The Piper Club and the Damn G...

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We were really excited to try this place out and support a local business during this really difficult time. But the couple running the restaurant, while cookin...

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Wow, make sure to come hungry! This place has a fantastic menu with a wide variety of delicious options. From sandwiches and pasta to soups and salads, there's...

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I absolutely love the freshly pressed juices and smoothies! They're made from high-quality fruits and vegetables, without any added sugar or fillers. The sandwi...

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Every day, they offer two fresh soups to choose from. I almost always order the Piper Club, which comes with crispy bacon—it's the best! The desserts are incred...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 41 reviews
Arlene
15.11.2023 - 08:11

The food is consistently excellent, and the owners are genuinely friendly and personable. If you're looking for great food and attentive service, this is the pl...

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Amelia
15.11.2023 - 08:11

This is a great little spot! My mom and I were looking for a place to have lunch in midtown last week and initially considered trying the chicken shack. While w...

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Andrew
15.11.2023 - 08:11

This is a standout lunch spot located right next to Spenard Roadhouse. The menu features a variety of sandwiches, soups, and salads. If you're pressed for time...

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