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    Birch & Alder

    4.6 (62 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Samantha G.

    Best food we got in Alaska! Perfect sandwiches before we hikes and saw some glaciers. The bagels were delicious and filling and everything was fresh. We also got banana bread and yummy! Coffee was good too. The whole place has a nice feel to it and the staff was extremely accommodating as well.

    Chocolate babka
    Terry W.

    Didn't taste chocolate in the chocolate babka. Was dry and had a burned note. Cinnamon babka had much more flavor, and was less dry. Others in my party ordered scones and muffins, and we're raving about them. But I can only rate what I had

    Rachel M.

    Cute little coffee shop! Line seemed to take forever but at least the baristas were friendly. Got a chai, pretty decent

    Drive Thru
    Bailey C.

    First time stopping in. Wanted a quick lunch on our way to Homer. Everything is prepped and ready, so it really is a quick drive thru. Bought a cod bagel, french onion bialy, and burrata on focaccia. The flavors were fresh, bright, and beautiful. The bread alone was spectacular, but the extra flavors of carmelized onions and zhoug made it super special. A sunny day with a view and delicious sandwich. What could be better? Already planning on what I want to grab on my way back to the city!

    The Bagel Experience which was absolutely phenomenal!
    Katie K.

    I got the Bagel Experience, and honestly, it tasted even better than it looked! I felt like I was at a fine dining establishment. The inside decor was so chic, clean, and cozy. I will most definitely be back!

    Worth the wait!
    Nathan B.

    Tasty espresso beverages. Delightful pastries. Long, LOOOOONNNGGG wait. I'm the type of person, for better or for worse, that believes a line at an establishment usually means they have something worth trying. I started timing the length each car in front of us spent at the window (there were seven cars in front of us when we got into the line) and found the average wait was about five minutes per car. There's no order microphone so there's the order and the time to make the order as each car arrives. The staff doesn't appear to be chagrined by the long line of cars. They are as chipper and friendly as a golden retriever with a pool of water to play in. If you aren't in a rush and looking for solid espresso on the way to, or from, Girdwood or the Kenai, give this place a chance.

    Barrata Sandwich & an unpictured cold brew coffee that was delicious
    Jaymi W.

    I was working out along the Seward highway and forgot a lunch the other day, to my surprise, when I expected to have to buy my lunch from the gas station, I came across Birch and Alder. The pictures of the food online looked incredible though I was weary about there not being many options for meat, I mustered up my courage and asked the staff what their favorite sandwich was. They were super sweet and accommodated to my dairy allergy with their dairy free cream cheese which was delicious! The sandwich blew me out of the water with how good it was! All in all, the staff was fantastic, food was amazing, and the outside of the shop is super cute and easy for on the go people to grab their food or coffee and be on their way!

    Inside - so adorable and cozy
    Kezia B.

    Ambiance, location, flavor, customer service - everything was pitch perfect! What a sweet little place! I'm so glad I decided to stop by on my way down to Homer. I was going to go with the bagel experience (smoked salmon) but the server recommended the black cod is often overlooked even though it's delicious. Furthermore, they don't always have it and they always have the bagel experience. I like when things are seasonal or rare - often that means the ingredients are fresh and delicious. She did not steer me wrong. The bagel was the perfect balance or savory and smoky - just delicious. I asked for a caramel chai initially but she mentioned the birch syrup that they make themselves. She mentioned "tastes like maple syrup but with a little smoky flavor" and I was sold. Just say something is smoky and I'll most likely order it, to be honest. Again, she did not steer me wrong. Both items were absolutely divine. I can't wait to come back and try more things off their menu!

    Smoked black cod bagel
    Kristine C.

    My group and I were visiting from San Diego and we absolutely loved this place . We had the smoked black cod bagel and it was so delish! The scallion cream cheese was amazing with the smoked fish. Definitely a must get! I had the mate tea sweetened with honey. Super good. We also had the soup of the day, it was vegan wild mushroom. Amazing, I love mushrooms so for mushroom lovers - this is a must try. I used my other half of my bare bagel with the soup and it was super tasty that way . We had a party of 18 and didn't realize they were only into day two of opening! Thanks for the warm service

    Hwee L.

    The bagel taste just okay nothing surprised me. Latte is not so impressed. I would still go with Starbucks. Drive thru order only. No inside or outdoor seating. About 25mins wait time when there was 5 vehicles in front of us. A little pricy if based on the taste of food and drink quality.

    Chocolate babka
    Daniella A.

    Like Andrew H. I too was extremely saddened by the closing of Froth & Forage. There was no other restaurant like it, and stopping was a highlight of our drives along the Turnagain Arm with that said I'm beyond ecstatic that a new restaurant has taken its place! I'm even happier because Birch & Alder (B&A) seems committed to serving the same delicious, well presented & fresh food as F&F. The owners are so friendly and kind. Their son works the window with them so it's truly a family run business. They have some big plans for Birch & Alder, and it will be going beyond drive thru fare soon! They will be opening up the patio for brunch as well as the inside once they complete the interior renovations. They are aiming for summer time. This will be an all year round business with plans for dinner service in the future as well. The owners are super enthusiastic about this restaurant, and I love it! I just know they're going to put 110% behind everything they do. I've never seen a scratch kitchen do a drive thru concept & they do it well! The menu is small so that everything can be executed perfectly. The scones & babka are really tasty. My favorite is the savory scone with prosciutto, leek & Irish cheddar. I'm not typically one for savory over sweet, but this scone is amazing. The focaccia sandwich is absolutely delicious. Honestly one of the tasitier sandwiches I've had in a while. The focaccia was perfectly crispy & theres a generous portion on burrata. I am excited to see what else is up their sleeve menu wise for sit down service. I know the food is going to be good. As for now the next time you're heading south make it a point to stop here for some treats! You will not be disappointed! This is a drive thru like you've never seen before!

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    Excellent customer service and even better food. Worth the drive from Girdwood for sure!

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    Great stop on our drive. I had a delicious foraged fiddlehead frittata. Picnic tables and easy pull off the road.

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    We had the everything bagel with lox and all the toppings... OMG this is the best lox and bagel I have ever had. This place is a must!

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