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    Elwood's Drive Thru

    4.3 (23 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Andrew H.

    Imagine a great, order-at-the-counter restraint that is locally owned and has fresh food. Now imagine that experience in a drive-through coffee stand! This place is a miracle! It's faster than your average drive-through coffee shack while offering REAL (and healthy, honestly) food! This ain't your usual scones/muffins/donuts and the occasional microwaved burrito...oh no! I got the buddha bowl, which included cilantro, jalapenos, chicken, beans, cabbage, etc. And I got it in less than 5 minutes. And it cost less than $10. I don't know how this dark magic is possible up here in Alaska, but I'm not complaining! Please open an Anchorage location!

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    Nathan B.

    How does a coffee drive thru stand out in a market that is already saturated with coffee huts? Apparently, it's as simple as adding a menu board about a car length from the coffee hut and an ordering speaker like Starbucks. Well, two ordering speakers. The second is up and to the right of the first ordering line. And, of course, having Kaladi Bros coffee. After ordering at the far right speaker, you swing around the building to the side closest to Palmer Wasilla Hwy. It is a touch less personable (when compared to other huts) but, to be fair, their barista was standing at one of the many windows, so you could see them while you are ordering. The menu is pretty similar to most coffee huts, with the incredible additions of a Buddha bowl and grilled cheese. Also, shaved ice. I opted for an iced decaf espresso. It came out mostly on point. I struggle because I dont know how to get a coffee hut to understand I want just a smidgen of vanilla syrup. Friendly, affordable, and a fancy wireless Clover payment system. Gonna try a Buddha bowl next time.

    Angelika N.

    Great service and drinks, if you have your furry friends ask for a puppy cups and they will be glad to see your little pups! The ambiance is really nice and happy friendly workers there!

    Soft serve or milkshake... either way, you win!
    Hannah L.

    The coffee is great but the ice cream is my weakness! This creamy goodness can cure the sadness from a long week. Reasonably priced and the girls are always so happy. You won't regret running through this Drive-Thru!

    Yum yum drink it up.

    I'm not saying I've been to All Alaskan Coffee shacks; But Darling, This Elwoods ain't No dummy. The Best I've tried this season.

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    Amazing food! Cute small drive through! Amazing service! For a smaller city, their breakfast is amazing!

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    The dole ice cream is light. Very yummy. Added bonus they give you pup cups for your fur babies.

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    The staff were fast and polite. The Dole whip swirl is worth the drive from Anchorage.

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    I got the buddha bowl, which included cilantro, jalapenos, chicken, beans, cabbage, etc.

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