SO MUCH FUN. I love this store and would rec people who are visiting to come take a look around…read more The manager on duty today 4/29 bought my son a little treat just because and I was genuinely so surprised and grateful that he showed so much kindness to my son. ALL of the employees that we interacted with today were so funny and nice. such a great family place and a nice reminder that the world is filled with people who are kind. So blessed to have met all of you!

Life long Alaskan here. impression:…read moreNot a single employee seemed to enjoy life, or the job at hand. They were uninterested in navigating a little chitchat to help you find a meaningful gift. Grunting, and pointing without smiles. I found some boxed chocolates on my own. And although the venue was large, I didn't feel comfortable surfing products in such and unfriendly atmosphere. I did see some Alaska cards in a rack...., I saw the price and thought holy s#it....i can't afford this place.... So I just got the chocolates and left. Are the chocolates good? I have no idea they were gift.

Wow, these are truly unique hand-crafted chocolates. Aurora Chocolates is a local gem that you…read morereally must visit if you are in the area. The chocolate bon bons are hand painted and filled with one of a kind delicious flavors. Yummmm!!

such a cute little shop. the chocolates look like shining lights under the glass. so pretty and…read moreartistic. and the flavor is out of this world!! night recommend.

After looking for a dessert spot, I ran into this one in the hotel and I was greeted by the Most…read morehelpful and genuinely nice man. Come to find out he is the husband, and the wife is the one who makes all the chocolate. I got one from every case, they did not disappoint. It was delicious.

The chocolates here are carefully made and also taste great. The taste is more pure and not muddied…read moreup with extra fillers and doesn't have a weird aftertaste. The spectrum of flavors are unique too and they have a milk or dark option for a majority of their flavors. In addition to the chocolate pieces there are other chocolate items such as chocolate covered fruit. The owner is very nice and friendly. He speaks about the chocolates his wife makes with such pride. It's great to support a local business. They also ship their goods during the winter season.

Wanted to check out this place because I hadn't been before (and maybe they sold pez?) they don't…read more Anyways you step inside and the shop is tiny with a selection of flavored popcorn (9/10$) rock candy and a few novelty candy like pop rocks and gummies. At the moment they don't have any salt water tarfy. They guy who must be the owner or someone told us a story about how they can't get the syrup or rather the buckets to store it in. So no salt water taffy for the past two years but he said they would bring it back in the future. We ended up getting dill pickle pretzels(I didnt like them, they tasted nothing of pickles) and a pack of popcorn in the $5 bin. It was in the $5 bin because sometimes the little square food saver thing doesn't work and it doesn't seel the package. The popcorn tasted fine tho. They had some flavors I would have liked to try like everything bagel but I don't know if they do samples. The other portion of their place is where they make the products, lots of popcorn popping. You can also find their items at waffles and what not down the road and I've also seen them at Walmart in the Alaska section.

Was cruising around on a saturday afternoon and decided to stop by the store. They were making…read morefresh taffy as I walked in. Awesome! The workers were really friendly. Forgot to take more pictures but I'll definitely be back for more. Their taffy is alao advertised as glacier water taffy; not sure if that makes it special but it sounds cool! $6 per bag, taffy or popcorn. I think they make kettle corn fresh in the mornings as well

This location was lame. Most of the items they sell are not candy and even less berry's. The store…read moreis very small and crowded. It was not easy to nagaviate because the ales are packed and not very wide. There was only 1 person working so the line was not moving very fast. There is another location somewhere in the area. This location is a much larger location or so the flyer says. I would skip this location and find the order one that looks nicer bigger and has a huge chocolate waterfall! Willy Wonka Style!!

Great stop for gifts to bring back home. They also offer samples of their signature…read morechocolate-covered wild berry jelly candies. Mission accomplished, got a box to take home! Staff is friendly and helpful too. Interesting flavors for the jelly centers too, all native berries like gooseberry, black currant, blackberry, fireweed, mossberry, lingonberry, etc. There are also some boxes that just have the more standard flavors like blueberry and raspberry. The prices here for their own products are a lot cheaper than elsewhere...$14 box of chocolates here compares to $19 at airport and $17 at gift shops.

These tiny macaroon treats pack in the flavor in small bite size packages…read more My daughter loves making macaroons at home but the kitchen gets the 'WTF just blew up in here' effect! It's like almond flour and food coloring and pastry sheets and stand mixer with various fruit fillings in a state of chaos LOL! In a pinch, with no fuss or muss, let the pros handle it. We've bought his treats at the South Farmers Saturday Market as he's there in Spring/Summer with his booth. I've seen he does salads too, but haven't done one yet, but Judy has had them for work events and says they're really good. We got a B-Day gift for our daughters BF and got 5 varieties. Currently they have a Whiskey Chocolate off the Menu! My daughter and James the owner talk Maccaroon speak when they're togGreat deserts if your daughter can't make a quick batch!

We had several days in Anchorage and ate at some pricey restaurants, but stumbled upon Sweet…read moreCaribou for a quick lunch....turned out to be our favorite restaurant! Absolutely sublime sandwiches (Huffman Horseradish was our favorite), and the Kenai Kale Quinoa salad was to-die for, and all reasonably priced! While the macarons were a huge bonus, it was the sandwiches and quinoa salad that made me wish we had spent another day in Anchorage! Staff were very friendly and helpful in making menu choices as well!

Stopped by because my mother now has me completely addicted--and I can see why…read more I picked up a variety of their tarts along with a chocolate cake filled with raspberry, and everything was absolutely delicious. Each tart had its own unique flavor, perfectly balanced and not too sweet, which made it way too easy to keep reaching for another. The chocolate raspberry cake was a standout--rich, moist, and layered with just the right amount of tartness from the raspberry filling. What really surprised me was how satisfying everything tasted without feeling heavy or overly sweetened--and even better, it didn't spike my blood sugar the way most desserts do. You can tell there's intention behind the ingredients and how everything is made. They also have plenty of other baked goods like cookies, brownies, and more, so there's definitely something for everyone. The staff are friendly, and the bakery itself is so cute--such a welcoming little spot that makes the experience even better. If you're looking for treats that feel a little more thoughtful but still indulgent, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

Our favorite bakery in Anchorage hands down. The service is great. It's a quant little store that…read more3-4 people can wait to be served, or wait at the door. The cookies are some of our favorites as well as the bran muffins. We try to go at least once a month.

What a great way to lean about good quality chocolates and support and Alaskan business - that is…read morealso a big supporter of Alaskan businesses! Great for small groups to do the tour!

From the owner: Chugach (pronounced CHEW-gatch) Chocolates hand makes chocolates at the base of the Chugach…read moremountain range in southcentral Alaska. We craft chocolate bars with two overlapping missions: 1) Making chocolates that taste exceptional. When we create new flavors, if it's not some of the best tasting chocolate in the world, we won’t make it. 2) Making chocolates with local ingredients. We use the various Alaskan grown, harvested, or made flavors and products to create our signature chocolate bars. Like our Prince William Sound Sea Salt Bar that we make with Sea Salt from Prince William Sound, which we either make in house with sea water from Whittier, AK or we purchase from Prince William Sea Salt Company in Whittier; our AK Birch Toffee Bar that we make with Alaskan Birch syrup from Bridge Creek Birch Company in Homer, AK and Kahiltna Birchworks in Talkeetna; our Kelp and Cayenne Bar that we make with kelp from Barnacle Foods in Juneau; as well as others.

Oh Benji's, its a good thing I dont live closer or I'd be a human whale. We were on the South-sh…read moreside of town toward the end of the day and I knew full well that Benji's would be sold out if everything, but I decided to take a chance. I was right, as I walked in they sold the very last thing of what I wanted. But gosh am I glad- it forced me to try something new. I didnt take a picture because it was so cold out and my hands were frozen, but it was a beautiful, elongated bakery treat. It had lovely purple Ube cream and touch of oreo crumbs on top, the base was essential much like a flat cruller, but if higher quality. It was sensational! I bought my husband something that looked lower carb that had coffee cream that also enjoyed. I got my husband custom cold jasmine sugar free tea, and I got a frosty honeydew melon drink. It was a little spendy, but its nice to have a treat one on a while.

I stopped by Benji's Bakery & Café in Anchorage for the first time and tried a few things. The Ube…read moreCroffle was the standout -- it was so delicious! It's like a croissant baked in a waffle form, but a bit denser than a regular croissant. What really made it special was the Ube cream -- a light, buttery frosting that wasn't too sweet. Easily a 10/10 for me. I also ordered the Ube Cruffin, which had that same croissant-like texture in a muffin shape. The inside had a light cream filling, and the top was covered with the same Ube cream. It was good, but not quite as amazing as the Croffle -- 7/10. The Ham Banh Mi was tasty and filling (6/10), and the Boba Milk Tea was decent too (6/10). Oh and I got to taste their smoked salmon chowder that my friend ordered. Very good flavor, body, and richness (8/10). Everything I had was good but nothing that was as memorable as the Ube Croffle, but it wasn't cheap -- I spent a total $32 for a sandwich, drink and 2 pastries. Then again, prices in Alaska tend to be higher in general. Overall, even though I've only been once, I'd definitely come back for that Ube Croffle -- it was the real highlight!

I can't believe this place was under my nose all these years and I didn't realize what an awesome…read moretreasure this place is!! But now that I know, I'm so excited and hope to visit again soon! So they have a store side where you will find delightful spices, tea pots etc... and then they have the tea room where you can sit and enjoy a pot of tea in delightful little tea cups and so much more, including pastries. I almost want to keep this place a secret but I won't because it's a gem in our city. Service was helpful and friendly.

I love this cute shop filled with unique gifts, foods, and tea. I find way too much stuff every…read moretime I go - chocolate, mugs, even local sauces. I love looking at all the different teas and finding new favorites. The staff is usually very friendly and helpful. I love to stop by when I'm in the area.