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    Backwoods Coffee

    4.9 (9 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Mayan mocha with oat milk and an extra shot every time!
    Josy O.

    I went the first time after viewing the Auroras while staying in FB since they open at 5 it was the perfect spot to end up at. Let's just say after that they saw us everyday during our stay . Now I travel and trying out new coffee places is always a must and I'm picky on my coffee but their coffee was amazing. I'd say the Mayan mocha hot and cold was my go to. We got to try some of their food items too and they were delicious. Mountain Bagel and Breakfast burrito . Also the entire staff was kind every time . Definitely check them out

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    2 months ago

    Loveliest service, delicious Mayan Mocha, great Caesar wrap. Don't miss this cute little coffee shop!!!

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    1 year ago

    Great food and drink options. Excellent, fast service! This location is perfect for a stop before work.

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    2 years ago

    Not my favorite coffee but great service & good food. Prices are reasonable & I'd like to see them succeed!

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    Salty's on Second - Caprese Avocado Toast

    Salty's on Second

    3.6(160 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    The food is good but the portions are a tad on the small side for the price. The service is just…read moreok. My waitress seemed like she wasn't having it. I asked her which she preferred between 2 items and instead of giving me her opinion, she told me we're going with the 1st one because I said it 1st. She also seemed annoyed when she came to give me the hot sauce I asked for. The other server was cleaning the table next to me and asked me if I wanted the hot sauce before she put it away. I actually thought my server was going to grab it from that table to give to me, thought that'd be more efficient, but I guess she needed to walk away and do other things 1st before bringing me hot sauce. -C. F. S.: the gravy is good! One of the better ones I've had in quite a bit. The chicken fried steak was crunchy even though it was drenched in sauce. Delicious! I'm surprised that a bread item (was really hoping for a biscuit) didn't come with this dish for being almost $30. - Cajun salmon Benedict: delicious! I thought the salmon was overcooked but it was perfect! Hollandaise sauce was delicious. Not sure how it's Cajun though. The marinated tomatoes were tasty too! I would eat them on their own! Yum!

    It's a locals spot, which I love!…read more When you enter you can go left into the restaurant or go right past the pool table and enter the bar area (this is my vibe)! I had the Philly wrap, which was amazingly tasty! I also had the meatball sub, this was also amazing! All of the bartenders were so friendly and really made me feel welcome each time I entered. Definitely a solid choice!

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    Bucko's Coffee - Buckos Freeze with Caramel Drizzle

    Bucko's Coffee

    4.8(88 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Bucko's Coffee was a great stop. We went through the food & drink line, which was super easy and…read morequick, and the person taking our order at the window was really kind. I ordered the Brr Berry, which was absolutely delicious. The blackberry soft top was out of this world, making the drink unique. The drink was incredibly refreshing and unlike anything I've had before. I also tried the trail bites and had all three flavors. My favorite was the white chocolate, super yummy. They're also vegan and gluten-free, which is great. They have a lot of drink options, along with some food choices. Overall, a really great coffee stop with creative drinks and friendly service. Would definitely go back.

    Needed a lil pick me up and saw Buckos by Costco. Decided to give it a try!…read moreThere were 2 lines - one just for drinks and one for food and drinks. We only wanted a drink so we were in that line. I got a specialty drink - a pizookie but no salt (it's salted caramel) so I got regular caramel - iced. It was so good. Not too sweet, a good taste of coffee. We also mentioned how we were out of town and the girl at the window gave us a little treat!!! She was super sweet ! I wish I got her name. The line was pretty long but went by at a moderate speed. I came in Feb so it was only drive thru (I'm not sure if it's different without all the snow lol). Overall an amazing experience! If I'm ever back in town, will def be back!

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    Zach's Restaurant - Asian Style Salmon Cakes

    Zach's Restaurant

    3.5(57 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    If you're staying at the hotel, Zach's is just upstairs and super convenient. We sat inside the…read morebar area which I believe is a different location than the main dining room. This may be why our service was impacted. Our bartender, while super friendly and trying to do his best, was overwhelmed and had just started. Lots to learn. The dishes were all really well presented - that takes skill, in and of itself. While these weren't dishes I would come back for, it was a nice, quiet dinner to end a full day. And, don't overlook location - this is in Alaska, so you will pay more. That aside, nothing was spectacular but nothing was terrible enough to leave on the table as well. More on point seasoning would have breathed life into my jambalaya. My dinner mates had similar comments about the chicken pasta and taquitos. The French Dip went over well with my dad. What would I change to up the service and experience? Direct guests to the main dining room if service cannot be duplicated in the larger bar area. Maybe add another bartender to help out in the evenings, when it tended to be busier. Offer a limited drink menu and nothing more. This might increase the speed and also play to the strengths of the staff. For us, it took a long while to get our total drink order and mine never came, so I ended up ordering a local cider. Bring a chilled glass with the cider, friend. Our check took a while as well. The food came timely. So, again, the patterns looked to be with the staff manning the bar area. Really, an easy fix, if you think about it.

    Ate nachos that were really good. Also had artichoke appetizer, wow!…read moreService was great until we wanted to get our bill. Waitress was slow getting back to us but she was also tending bar, and the place got really busy. So try the place out, I don't think they deserve all the negative reviews they have gotten lately. My dinner friend got samples of both soups to see if they were too spicy for her, something most restaurants wouldn't do. We also asked for a coffee for the road and they were very accommodating.

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    Lulu's Bread & Bagels - Window

    Lulu's Bread & Bagels

    3.7(62 reviews)
    6.0 mi
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    We were excited to find a place where you can sit and enjoy a sandwich and coffee. I ordered a…read morebreakfast bagel, egg cheese and veggies on a jalapeño cheddar bagel and my husband ordered the ham and cheese on a baguette. We also ordered a caramel macchiato and a plain black coffee. If you are dining in, they do offer a refillable mug and you can get up to three free refills. The drinks came out pretty quick and to be honest, we were very disappointed. The caramel macchiato tasted medicinal and the black coffee didn't taste like coffee at all. It put quite the damper on what to expect for food if our drinks were this bad. Our food came out shortly after we got our drinks. However, the baguette sandwich wasn't anything to write home about. It was dense and pretty dry. The bagel sandwich on the other hand exceeded my expectations. I didn't have high hopes especially after having the coffee and trying the baguette sandwich, but the bagel was perfection. The cheddar on the bagel was toasted and crushed to perfected, the cheese, egg, and veggie combo was fluffy and gooey. My husband agreed that the bagel sandwich was definitely worth it and would come back for. Customer service was nice, everything came out very promptly and fairly quickly. There is quite a bit of tables inside with a variety of high and low chairs and felt very cozy.

    So Ive wanted to visit this place for years. Good bagel places are rare in Alaska. But I'd like…read moreto echo what others have said about this place- the bagels are good but the service is horrible. And I'd venture to say its intentional. The people who run this place are putting out some very bad, judgemental, shitty energy. The party I arrived with all purchased and paid for their items separately. After we left, we discussed our experience and we agreed that my feeling was not isolated. I ordered last and got some items to consume on site and a half dozen of bagels to go. I let the cashier know Id let their help chosing, but I would like to include a Rosemary Salt and to exclude sweet bagels such as Raisin. She confirmed my order. When I got home, I had no Rosemary and TWO Raisin. In hindsight I'm sure it was spite. She just seemed like that kind of person (mean girl, anyone?) Since I told her I was from Anchorage she knew there was nothing I could do about it. I gave her a good tip. WTF?!?! As a business owner that is just another D move. I hope she gets a flat tire when its -35 and whoever she calls for help doesnt answer her call.

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    Backwoods Coffee - coffee - Updated June 2026

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