Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
"From wine dinners to tastings to Crepe Crew Saturdays, there’s always something happening at the bistro!"
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyPizza is the best and the beers are local.
The best breads and they give free samples. Their coffee is really good, too.
20 locals recommend
Great Harvest Bread Co., Anchorage, AK
570 E Benson BlvdThe best breads and they give free samples. Their coffee is really good, too.
Table 6
3210 Denali StFun menu, great blueberry martini.
Lovely little bakery, amazing chocolate chip cookies.
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StLovely little bakery, amazing chocolate chip cookies.
Rustic Goat
2800 Turnagain StFun menu - fun place. I love the mac & cheese.
Brayton Cafe
Location:6921 Brayton Dr. Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone:907.344.6510
Hours:Monday-Friday (6 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Saturday (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Sunday (8 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
"The Brayton café is attached to Kaladi Brothers' world headquarters, off the Frontage Road of the Seward Highway. Actually, this is where it all began in 1986. The stylish espresso bar and café is just a few feet from our roasters and wholesale distribution center. Kaladi's main office and service office are upstairs. Brayton underwent a major renovation and expansion in the fall of 2004, which included an enlargement of the Craig Harpel community room. The room features a campaign poster from the 1960 presidential elections. This room can be reserved a month in advance for your special needs." Though really good coffee in Kaladis all over town - this is a good one.
185 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdBrayton Cafe
Location:6921 Brayton Dr. Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone:907.344.6510
Hours:Monday-Friday (6 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Saturday (7 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Sunday (8 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
"The Brayton café is attached to Kaladi Brothers' world headquarters, off the Frontage Road of the Seward Highway. Actually, this is where it all began in 1986. The stylish espresso bar and café is just a few feet from our roasters and wholesale distribution center. Kaladi's main office and service office are upstairs. Brayton underwent a major renovation and expansion in the fall of 2004, which included an enlargement of the Craig Harpel community room. The room features a campaign poster from the 1960 presidential elections. This room can be reserved a month in advance for your special needs." Though really good coffee in Kaladis all over town - this is a good one.
"Our popular line of delicious smoked salmon has become part of our tradition of quality. Each filet is hand selected, uniquely seasoned, and is well monitored during the smoking process to ensure that the moistness and rich flavor of the fish remains intact.
This extraordinary regard for detail, and the challenge of providing quality products to you, is what Alaska Sausage and Seafood was founded on and what it is known for today. It is our tradition and our promise to you."
Excellent
9 locals recommend
Alaska Sausage and Seafood Company
2914 Arctic Blvd "Our popular line of delicious smoked salmon has become part of our tradition of quality. Each filet is hand selected, uniquely seasoned, and is well monitored during the smoking process to ensure that the moistness and rich flavor of the fish remains intact.
This extraordinary regard for detail, and the challenge of providing quality products to you, is what Alaska Sausage and Seafood was founded on and what it is known for today. It is our tradition and our promise to you."
Excellent
This relaxed dining spot offers familiar Vietnamese dishes such as pho, cold noodle salads & curry. Just really good - whatever your preference.
30 locals recommend
Ray's Place
2412 Spenard RdThis relaxed dining spot offers familiar Vietnamese dishes such as pho, cold noodle salads & curry. Just really good - whatever your preference.
Crush Wine Bistro & Cellar
328 G StA place a foodie might love.
Parks & Nature
Imagine 11 miles of paved walkways with fantastic views that are reserved entirely for walkers, bicyclists, rollerbladers, and cross-country skiers. Now set those 11 miles along the coastline of Cook Inlet and you have the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Explore a little or a lot, but be prepared to be amazed by the beauty.
18 locals recommend
Coastal Trail - 2nd and H St
H StreetImagine 11 miles of paved walkways with fantastic views that are reserved entirely for walkers, bicyclists, rollerbladers, and cross-country skiers. Now set those 11 miles along the coastline of Cook Inlet and you have the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. Explore a little or a lot, but be prepared to be amazed by the beauty.
Sightseeing
Lots to see/hear. Slow down and respect another culture.
176 locals recommend
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrLots to see/hear. Slow down and respect another culture.
Alaska Zoo
4731 O'Malley RdThe best
Dedicated to rehabilitating orphaned and injured animals and providing wildlife awareness and education to the public. A must.
185 locals recommend
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
43520 Seward HwyDedicated to rehabilitating orphaned and injured animals and providing wildlife awareness and education to the public. A must.
"Mike whips up a fresh soup daily - Enjoy a cup of our signature Samovar tea while you browse - English and Russian china - Alaskan-made soaps, lotions and bath salts - coffees and teas. Located in the historic Kimball Building in the heart of downtown Anchorage
1-907-272-3626
14 locals recommend
The Kobuk Cafe
504 W 5th Ave"Mike whips up a fresh soup daily - Enjoy a cup of our signature Samovar tea while you browse - English and Russian china - Alaskan-made soaps, lotions and bath salts - coffees and teas. Located in the historic Kimball Building in the heart of downtown Anchorage
1-907-272-3626
Shopping
"Every summer weekend, 300 vendors take over 7 acres of downtown Anchorage to sell everything from produce to exotic goods at the Anchorage Market and Festival. The goods aren’t free, but the people watching is, and it’s not to be missed."On Saturday and Sunday, it is located in Downtown, Anchorage on 3rd Ave between C and E Streets.
Alaska Markets & Events, Inc.
"Every summer weekend, 300 vendors take over 7 acres of downtown Anchorage to sell everything from produce to exotic goods at the Anchorage Market and Festival. The goods aren’t free, but the people watching is, and it’s not to be missed."On Saturday and Sunday, it is located in Downtown, Anchorage on 3rd Ave between C and E Streets.
"Hand-crafted wild berry jams and jellies, delicious chocolates,
smoked salmon, souvenirs, and gift baskets made right here in Alaska!" And a chocolate waterfall
40 locals recommend
Alaska Wild Berry Products
5225 Juneau St"Hand-crafted wild berry jams and jellies, delicious chocolates,
smoked salmon, souvenirs, and gift baskets made right here in Alaska!" And a chocolate waterfall
Drinks & Nightlife
Small craft brewery with weekly tours, a tasting room & full restaurant serving hearty comfort eats.
79 locals recommend
Midnight Sun Brewing Co.
8111 Dimond Hook DrSmall craft brewery with weekly tours, a tasting room & full restaurant serving hearty comfort eats.
Arts & Culture
"Free exhibit, movies, walking tours and gift shop. The Anchorage center is a year-round state and federal interagency visitor center providing recreational information and public lands education."
7 locals recommend
Alaska Public Land Information Centers
605 W 4th Ave"Free exhibit, movies, walking tours and gift shop. The Anchorage center is a year-round state and federal interagency visitor center providing recreational information and public lands education."
"The Anchorage Museum is a large art, history, ethnography, ecology and science museum located in a modern building in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska. It is dedicated to studying and exploring the land, peoples, art and history of Alaska."
313 locals recommend
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C St"The Anchorage Museum is a large art, history, ethnography, ecology and science museum located in a modern building in the heart of Anchorage, Alaska. It is dedicated to studying and exploring the land, peoples, art and history of Alaska."
Essentials
Prices are consistently competitive, food quality consistently good. Starbucks is a welcome spot in the store.
198 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdPrices are consistently competitive, food quality consistently good. Starbucks is a welcome spot in the store.