Iditarod DFAC - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK

Seth

Good food on weekdays, the weekends have very limited options and small portions. Even as a very small person I tend to leave hungry if I don't get seconds. Regularly out of chicken and you'll have to wait about 15min for the next batch, been out of hamburgers several times, and out of grab n go sandwiches. Sometimes they're even out of nearly everything at the same time. They really need to do better!

The quality of the food is always plenty good, though rarely great. Salads should not be so small, or counted as an entire entree!! We need a salad bar! Vegetable options are very limited and I feel like i am Definitely not getting enough serving of vegetables each day.

Most of the staff are at least agreeable, but only a few of them would be considered friendly.

Carlos F. R.

This by far is one of the best dinning facilities I have seen and I have seen a few. There are many food options offered. The place is clean and super comfortable to eat in and the prices are super reasonable. I will definitely eat hear again.

Stephen G.

Didn't feel much like a military DFAC. Everything was a-la-cart. Prices are fair and food adequate. The building was incredible. I'm sure the government overpaid for it. Location is a little odd being at the far end of the base. Overall, it was a good experience. I would revisit it.

Jim K.

Very nice, tons of variety for the military. Civilians can eat here too!

James S.

Wet, soggy, greasy, fake eggs. It's sad and dissaponting the lower quality of food given to the flight line workers at the P.O.D. They would never serve this at their main facility because NO ONE would buy it. It's BAD. But at the P.O.D it's the only option. It seams like a simple fix would to be to go scramble up some eggs and server it with tater tots. Maybe do a "do it your self omlet" have some fresh veggies at the POD people can add to their eggs. Also the plastic like cheese that is put on every breakfast item to cover up the complete lack of flavor is disgusting. If I wanted cheese on my eggs I would bring some real cheese from home and apply that. Not to mention the inconsideranting for people with lactose intolerance when every thing is covered in loads of cheese.

Fly D. R.

Sorry, but on JBER the Army DFAC is 100% better. All DFAC food is GMO so expect leaky gut syndrome, low libido, low sperm count etc. (lol).

Iditarod looks cool, has long lines, they weigh the food and have a lot of rules, only one entre with very limited amounts. The army DFAC however is a free-for-all, a quick CAC scan at the door and enjoy whatever you want with no lines and no limits! I've even had ribeye steaks there before, and the guy said "how many do you want" I said "three" he gave me three and I ate the heck out of them with an amazing salad buffet as well. Just don't skimp on the PT y'all and stay away from the deserts!

Josh W.

Not sure how the Air Force gets away with having a dfac with the quality and price represented at this chow hall. For breakfast, for a sub par meal in both quality and quantity, it is going to cost at least $7-8 dollars. I don't come to a chow hall for a gourmet 5 star experience, I come to eat enough food to sustain me throughout the day at a reasonable price, this chow hall does neither. Less effort on the rustic, cabin like decor more effort on quality food and affordable pricing.

Tyler S.

Food is top notch here. They Always have grill for your fried, fatty options. Also always have a vegetarian option that is delicious. Any of the veg, tofu curries are so good. They really put some care into the quality of the food, i.e. cilantro and lime garnish. Plenty of snacks for cheap to like overnight oats for $1.65, good breakfast. Have Sriracha on hand, I put that on everything!