Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Coffee, breakfast-dinner- the local Turnagain hot spot for gathering. They don't seat more than 5 people easily. Better for small groups of four or less.
124 residents recomanen
Rustic Goat
2800 Turnagain StCoffee, breakfast-dinner- the local Turnagain hot spot for gathering. They don't seat more than 5 people easily. Better for small groups of four or less.
New to Spenard, very close to Birch House, owned locally by four women, selling beer on tap, wine, coffee and limited menu of breakfast- dinner. A great place to kill time and hang out.
16 residents recomanen
The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe
3956 Spenard RdNew to Spenard, very close to Birch House, owned locally by four women, selling beer on tap, wine, coffee and limited menu of breakfast- dinner. A great place to kill time and hang out.
Peter's Sushi Spot
3020 Minnesota DrMy favorite less than 5 min drive sushi restaurant. Yum.
Kaladi coffee is the coffee that Anchorage people drink- there are many places that carry this local brand (including Rustic Goat). It really is good coffee.
185 residents recomanen
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdKaladi coffee is the coffee that Anchorage people drink- there are many places that carry this local brand (including Rustic Goat). It really is good coffee.
Popular spenard restaurant, great for breakfast and lunch and coffee, Can be crowded at lunch. Where the locals eat good food. Many gluten free options, including baked goods.
111 residents recomanen
Middle Way Cafe
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdPopular spenard restaurant, great for breakfast and lunch and coffee, Can be crowded at lunch. Where the locals eat good food. Many gluten free options, including baked goods.
This bakery is definitely worth the 7 min drive to downtown. If you like all things gluten, no matter where you are from and how good your local bakery is, this place will exceed your carbohydrate expectations. Closed Mon and Tues.
189 residents recomanen
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StThis bakery is definitely worth the 7 min drive to downtown. If you like all things gluten, no matter where you are from and how good your local bakery is, this place will exceed your carbohydrate expectations. Closed Mon and Tues.
This place is a hidden gem if you are a tourist, because even in the summer, it is mostly locals. They have a huge full bar and options for the whole family. This is where we often eat for birthdays.. there is just something for everyone.
141 residents recomanen
Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdThis place is a hidden gem if you are a tourist, because even in the summer, it is mostly locals. They have a huge full bar and options for the whole family. This is where we often eat for birthdays.. there is just something for everyone.
This is a local favorite in Spenard, serving up Vietnamese food and it is GOOD. A popular place that I frequent, especially when I am craving Pho.
30 residents recomanen
Ray's Place
2412 Spenard RdThis is a local favorite in Spenard, serving up Vietnamese food and it is GOOD. A popular place that I frequent, especially when I am craving Pho.
A local favorite if diner breakfasts are your thing. Jackie's has been around forever and maintains its regulars.
34 residents recomanen
Jackie's Place Restaurant
2632 Spenard RoadA local favorite if diner breakfasts are your thing. Jackie's has been around forever and maintains its regulars.
Shopping
Title Wave Books
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdA huge bookstore with used books.
Dos Manos
1317 W Northern Lights BlvdLocal Alaska art- but on the hip side!
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store to the Birch House, but I try to not go here unless I have to. Prices are higher than Fred Meyers.
114 residents recomanen
Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights BlvdThis is the closest grocery store to the Birch House, but I try to not go here unless I have to. Prices are higher than Fred Meyers.
I drive the extra 5-6 min to get to Fred Meyer for my grocery shopping. I think the prices and produce are acceptable for Anchorage.
198 residents recomanen
Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdI drive the extra 5-6 min to get to Fred Meyer for my grocery shopping. I think the prices and produce are acceptable for Anchorage.
Now, if it is a weekend, or evening and I know Carrs and Fred Meyer are going to be a scene (best to avoid) I will often drive a bit out of my way and head to Sagaya for produce or deli items or even Kaladi coffee. It is a pleasure to be in this store, it just feels local and fun, as opposed to stressful.
185 residents recomanen
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdNow, if it is a weekend, or evening and I know Carrs and Fred Meyer are going to be a scene (best to avoid) I will often drive a bit out of my way and head to Sagaya for produce or deli items or even Kaladi coffee. It is a pleasure to be in this store, it just feels local and fun, as opposed to stressful.
Entertainment & Activities
The Bear Tooth is a unique popular place; order your food, it gets delivered while you watch a movie. They make their own beer, and the food menu is so extensive you might want to check it out online before you go. For movies, arrive at least 30 min before it starts, or make reservations.
315 residents recomanen
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveThe Bear Tooth is a unique popular place; order your food, it gets delivered while you watch a movie. They make their own beer, and the food menu is so extensive you might want to check it out online before you go. For movies, arrive at least 30 min before it starts, or make reservations.
Arts & Culture
Clearly the place to go - a huge, huge museum worth every moment you are there, plan to stay a couple of hours for sure. Their restaurant "Muse" isn't very popular- I would eat elsewhere, and there are many great places downtown to choose from.
313 residents recomanen
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StClearly the place to go - a huge, huge museum worth every moment you are there, plan to stay a couple of hours for sure. Their restaurant "Muse" isn't very popular- I would eat elsewhere, and there are many great places downtown to choose from.