Dave M.

A great sandwich and very good chowder. As with any sandwich, greatness starts with the bread used. The freshly baked French hoagie is great. All of the ingredients combine to make this a go-to lunch spot for me. The 12oz New England chowder is a hit as well and is also accompanied with one of their fresh hoagies (I'll save that to enjoy later). Friendly and efficient staff. Seating could be limited when they are very busy. I came in at 1:30 so it wasn't an issue.

Natasha K.

My go to every time coming to Alaska!!! Delicious coffee and the pastries are out of this world delicious!!!! The staff is also very welcoming and super friendly!

Cherry O.

I stopped by Benji's Bakery & Café in Anchorage for the first time and tried a few things. The Ube Croffle 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!

Joyce Z.

Stopped by Benji's for an early lunch since it was walking distance from where we were staying, and we wouldn't have a car until later on in the day. Ironically, the items I was most excited for was underwhelming while pleasantly surprised by the one I didn't expect much from. We arrived shortly after they opened to get our hands on the cruffins and ended up getting 3 total (strawberry, mango, and taro) as new flavors came out while we were eating our lunch. I did not realize that the filling is all cream on the inside and the flavor is just from the injector. So while the top portion has some of the flavor you chose, there are large parts that are just cream which ended up being too rich. The Alaskan chowder was also underwhelming as I was expecting more than a few specks of smoked salmon in it and again way too creamy and rich. The saving grace was that bread that came with it which brings me to the banh mi. I was pleasantly surprised how good the grilled pork banh mi was and I definitely have had my share of banh mi.

Albert T.

We originally wanted Benji's for a Wednesday lunch, but when we arrived, we were greeted by a taped sign on the door stating they were closed for maintenance. We were disappointed after driving 20 minutes to get here, but hey, things happen and at least we still had another day in Anchorage to try Benji's out. Unfortunately we weren't able to make it until near closing the next day, when most of their pastries had run out and they were down to their last bowl of chowder! Still, we found more than enough to order and soon were chomping down on the food. Alaskan Chowder ($6.95) - The clam chowders they offer are essentially different combinations of toppings on their classic clam chowder. The Alaskan Chowder is the clam chowder base topped with smoked salmon. This chowder is THICK. Like it has more solid ingredients than liquid, making it almost like potatoes in sauce rather than chowder. The potatoes are cooked through, although on the harder side of tender. The flavor is salty and briny. There aren't too many pieces of clam, but there's overall enough seafood due to the addition of the salmon. This is a luxurious chowder chock full of solids. I don't know if their chowder is normally like this or if it's so thick because it was the last bowl of the day. The chowder is served with a half baguette, although there isn't enough liquid to dip the bread into. The baguette is definitely more Vietnamese than French, having a lighter and airier interior and an exterior that leaves crumbs all over while eating. The crust isn't quite as shard-like as other baguettes I've had, so it's not quite as messy as some other banh mi baguettes. (4/5) Pork Bit & Cha Lua Banh Mi ($12) - The banh mi includes thinly sliced julienned carrot and daikon, pickled until tangy and very crunchy and lots of bright red coarsely minced pork bits, sweet and savory, tasting similar to char siu but not quite. Slices of cha lua cover the entire baguette, springy in texture and filled with meaty fish sauce umami. Long thin slices of jalapeno, sliced on the bias, grace the sandwich, although as they don't remove the seeds or the pith, so they are quite spicy. Finally, slices of cucumber add additional crunch. There's no than enough mayo and other fatty/liquid elements that the sandwich doesn't feel dry at all while eating. Everything comes together into a nice bite. (4/5) Benji's is certainly a solid place for sandwiches and chowder. I wish we had gotten there a bit earlier to try their laminated pastries and drinks! Bathrooms - Single unisex room

Michael S.

Benji's Bakery & Cafe was phenomenal. It blew my expectations away. I got a chocolate filled croissant, an assorted box of cruffins, and a sandwich. Oh my gosh, where do I start. Immediately walking into the place with everything on display and the smell of fresh baked breads and pastries was welcoming and amazing. The price was great for what you get. I was greeted with a smile and every question I had was answered, the place looked clean and beautiful. Absolutely delicious. The sandwich had fresh baked bread. Perfect, crunchy outside soft warm inside. 10/10 5 stars, would recommend again, and again, and again.

My wife and I just found this place almost a week ago and now we can't stop going all of the pastries I have tried are amazing!! The young men that work there are always nice and obviously very good at what they do! We will definitely almost always have a box of there treats on the counter from here on out!

Moumita G.

They don't know how to make a cappuccino! We ordered a dry cappuccino and they gave us a latte. The desserts look lovely, we ordered the strawberry pistachio cruffin, it was excessively sweet and just filled with whipped cream!

Ryan Z.

I ordered a banh mi takeout, it seems to be a typical cafe setup, not overly friendly service, and slightly overpriced. The flavor of the banh mi was good, with a large amount of what seemed to be French bread. I was left still hungry, but it was ordered and received in less than 10 minutes. They specialize in boba tea and other drinks. Overall, I don't think I'll return, but not a bad place to meet up and grab a unique tea or coffee.

N M.

Benji's Bakery is a must visit place on your trip to Alaska. We ended up visiting this place almost daily during our stay in Anchorage. It is by far one of the best bakeries with finest pastries in the US. Their Banh Mi sandwich was also delicious!

Aminah C.

Benji's is my go to spot if I want something small for breakfast/lunch. Benji's is a smaller establishment and if you don't get there earlier in the day, all of the baked goods will be sold out. I have never had their sandwiches or soup, but I hear they are very good. The atmosphere is awesome, always a crowd and they play great music. I would say it's more of a grab and go spot due to is size, but you could definitely eat in if need be. The staff is always efficient and friendly, but not overly warm, which is understandable since they're always moving so quickly. I always order the ham, cheese and jalapeño croissant and the borealis cooler. Both are amazing. I will say, this last time I ordered the croissant the style had changed, which gave me pause. When I started eating it, I noticed the taste was slightly off from previous visits so I decided to open the sandwich and found some meat that didn't resemble ham. Needless to say, I didn't and couldn't finish eating it. Huge waste of money. I would highly recommend Benji's if you're in the area. I would say, they are a little pricey in my opinion, but then you're in Anchorage so that should be expected.

Wow, I could say a lot but I'll keep it kind of short. We stopped here as a spur of the moment choice. The food is absolutely delicious. We received quality and friendly service (especially from Erik) staff helped us get desserts, entrees, and drinks situated. Some of the best croissants I've EVER had. We also got The Islander sandwich and a savory croissant. Simply perfect- fresh and fluffy.

Patricia H.

Drove past after driving because we needed something sweet . I saw the cream puff and thought let's try something new. Usually i don't do the cream filled, I'm just not a fan. But Oh am I happy I went outside my box. It was oh so creamy and delicious. Support local and go try some of the other items they offer.