I was looking for healthier options for lunch while doing my best to keep my New Year's resolution…read morealthough this may not last long when the pizza or Mexican food cravings kick in. Organic Oasis is located on Spenard Rd. and W. 26th Ave. in a strip mall next to Video Game Depot. The interior dining room is open and spaciously laid out. A stage is set up in one corner of the dining area for live music or open mic nights and is one of several places hosting Spenard Jazz Fest this year. Shelves decorated with antiques for sale as well as artwork and crafts from local artists adorn the entire wall next to the stage. The employees were busy but friendly and greeted me when I walked in. I had just finished a workout earlier before arriving and decided to try one of their Power Smoothies on a whim. I chose the Sea Foam Smoothie with the Moon Mix (green papaya powder, flax seed, chicory, pectin, rice bran, calcium, magnesium, calcium, and L. acidophilus with 72 ionic trace minerals extracted from sea water....sounds very healthy to me!) that promotes cleansing, clarity and weight loss as the health benefits. Not knowing what to expect from such an eclectic list of ingredients, the smoothie itself was delicious and refreshing after the first sip. It certainly lives up to its name as the Sea Foam by its appearance (I think kale was one of the ingredients I missed due to the color). I had the Peanut Butter Conspiracy in a previous visit (peanut butter, banana, apple juice, and spirulina) which was also very good. I can't help but think that the owners are vinyl collectors of classic rock. On a side note, Peanut Butter Conspiracy was the name of a psychedelic pop rock band from the late 60's. Smoothies aside, the food here is also worth trying out. Some of the dishes I had on previous visits include the Lamb Burger (Australian lamb, red onion, lettuce, tomato, feta, Swiss cheese and tomatoes), the Chopped Chicken Salad (tomato, bell peppers, cucumbers, red onions, and sunflower seeds), the Roasted Brussels Sprouts with chipotle sauce, and the Bacon Beef Bleu Burger (organic grass fed beef, avocado, bleu cheese, lettuce, red onions, tomato, mayo, and uncured turkey bacon). They offer delivery through DoorDash and a website to order online for pick-up. This is a good option for healthy meals but we'll see if I can actually stick to my New Year's resolution.

We were visiting the University of Alaska Anchorage June 26th and needed lunch before heading out…read moreof town. Organic Oasis had some great reviews and the two in my party were semi-vegetarians. There were 6 other people in the room. The menu was well laid out and had great options for the meat challenged. We ordered our lunch at 1130. We were served water and then we waited... and waited. At 1230, we debated on leaving when I finally asked the hostess if she knew how much longer it would be, her response was curt and short, "they just started it." We thought it was odd that with so few in the room, the meal was just started nearly an hour after ordering. At 1250 the meal arrived. We had ordered the protein plate, a Thai salad and a turkey sandwich. The protein plate had an unseasoned burger patty that was crispy on the outside and raw on the inside and the steamed vegetables were barely cooked with the carrots still having the peels on them, the Thai plate had zero sauce. The turkey sandwich was exceptional, I opted for no cheese and added avocado. At 115, I went to the counter and the hostess looked very weary and asked what I wanted when the phone rang. She picked it up and immediately hung it back up without answering, then took the receiver off the phone. I said I would like to pay my bill. At this point, the hostess turned to the waiter who had been waiting on us saying, "these are yours." Three meals, only the sandwich was edible, came to $75. Wow. We were hoping that someone was just having a bad day, but seeing other reviews, our experience was similar to others. Will not be going back.

Health FTW! I love me a good smoothie/pressed juice type place. They deliver on the goodness…read more The snack bowls are delicious. The smoothies are on point and they even have avocado as an option now so you already know I'm super sold!! The place inside is nice, small but perfect if you want to sit for a little and enjoy your smoothie. The tables could be wiped down a bit better but it wasn't terrible. Service acknowledged us right away and was friendly. They're careful about allergies too. And they're mindful about keeping Alaska clean and not ruining the environment.

I love this business and this location. However the tall blonde that was working when I came in at…read more11:30 seemed to be having a bad day because her attitude reflected and the smoothie that I ordered was made extremely fast and when I tasted it upon coming to work none of the ingredients were thoroughly blend and was not drinkable. I want to iterate the fact that I really like the owner who is always welcoming and friendly to all of the customers. This employee did not reflect the values of this wonderful company and this is why I'm writing this review. I tip anyhow because thats the right thing to do no matter what. I just hope that the people after me got better service

Once again. Fast friendly service…read more Breakfast here is fantastic. Gourmet American I'd say. Order an omelette. Add Alaska reindeer sausage from Nunivak Island ( that's where the reindeer roam free on the "farm") Always a great treat.

I really thought this would be a go to, but it's not. Clearly understaffed which shapes the…read moreattitude of the staff here. This place was not only overpriced, but to wait on a cold sandwich, a breakfast plate and a cold served clumpy split pea soup for over an hour is unacceptable. To add, my avocado melt was not also cold but had no cheese. Worst Avocado melt ever - no cheese and served cold. I was told the Baco was the melt just with bacon. When addressing it, another young lady asked who gave me that info and said - no you were misinformed and the young lady did apologize and stated that the cashier put in the order wrong and gave us a free pastry. I appreciated that, however paying 68$ for that, it won't happen again.

This was our first time at this establishment. First, they DO NOT offer military discount…read more The food to me was fair at best. The kimchi was not fresh and tasted bottled. The shrimp tempura was battered shrimp and was undercooked. The spicy pork was fair but I have had better at other restaurants in town. The avocado smoothie tasted very artificial. This location and clean. The service was good and fast. This location appears to be popular for the drinks based on the number of people who came in for drinks only. There was only one other person who ate there in the time we were there. My 3 star rating is for the food and not the drinks.

Their smoothies are always so good and the shrimp platter is my go-to meal when eating here.read more

Tried the taro milk tea, spam musubi, and toppoki. The taro milk was creamy and not overly sweet…read more(definitely my most favorite) the spam musubi was freshly made, and the combo had great flavor and very filling. Would definitely come back to try more.

Cozy, family-friendly spot with warm, attentive staff and a bright, clean space. Drinks are…read moreconsistently well-made--smooth milk teas, chewy pearls, and fresh fruit teas. A cheerful, reliable place for a tasty boba treat.

Great- thank you for your time and it's amazing and fun to stop by on our mommy daughter datesread more

We go there for a mommy daughter date and we love this selection and how we could add creatine and…read moremultivitamins charging drink so I like that we are able to have time together there and enjoy something we both like.

The Cold Coconut is a new healthy snack bar addition to town. It's located on Tudor at the Lake…read moreOtis intersection. This place caters to many dietary restrictions, and is the home of Kat's Epic Trail bites! They have a lot to offer including fresh fruit smoothies, smoothie bowls, GF pizza, coffee bar, teas, and snacks. Kat, the owner has always had a vision to have a healthy snack spot & she is finally making her vision a reality. She was behind the counter mixing up smoothies with her staff. Everyone was very friendly & was great to chat about the snack boutique. I ordered the strawberry banana smoothie, and the strawberry, banana, açaí smoothie bowl. For the smoothie bowls there are 3 bases to choose from as well as 18 topping options. 7 toppings are included with the bowl for $10, which is an awesome deal! The granola is house-made & GF as well. I really enjoyed my smoothie bowl & my son liked his smoothie. I love finding places that offer smoothies made with real fruit. The whipped cream is also made in house & unsweetened. So if you're looking for a place to get smoothies without all the additives this is certainly the spot. You can also stock up on trail bites, and other snacks, or just go in to grab a drink. If you're looking for some healthier or dietary restriction friendly restaurant options in town the Cold Coconut should definitely be on your list!

First time here and the Açaí smoothie bowl is so good! Nice lady served me, was definitely worth…read morethe price, was very clean inside and they had a lot of bowls filled with fruit inside the open kitchen layout.

In short: If you're looking for some delicious sandwiches or authentic Vietnamese Bánh Mì and…read moredrinks, this is the place to go! I bought a bánh mì thịt người (deli meats) and went home to share some with my husband, and we immediately went back to get 3 more I'm from Orange County, CA (known to have high concentration of Vietnamese population), and walking in the store is like coming back home. The owner is a very nice and friendly Vietnamese mom, came to the US ten years ago. We were chatting and watching her make the banh mi, and it just looked so satisfying to see her cutting the bread and see the steam rising. Perfectly toasted outside, fluffy inside, stuffed with meats and fillings. The bánh mì thit người was savory, with hints of sweetness, spice, and pickles veggies. You can request to not have those in the sandwhich, but all the flavors really meld together into a delicious experience. She sells tons of drinks there. We tried her Viet coffee, and her's is very rich and has a deep sweet flavor to it (be careful not to drink too late in the day if you're sensitive to caffeine). There's also a large variety of tropical fruit like longan, lychee, baby mango, mangosteen, etc. I highly recommend anyone who wants to eat Viet food, try interesting specialty drinks, or just wants to support small local businesses to check out her store.

Very nice people but a very expensive Asian grocery store. The nice thing about this store is many…read moreitems are fresh and still alive lol (crab) which is probably the reason for the higher prices. I was a little disappointed the last time I came in as I wanted just half of the Asian squash and I asked if they could half it and they said no. I know they do it because I heard the owner offer to cut it for someone during their live stream earlier that day but they did not do it for me when I asked. The best pro of this place imo!They have a delicious bahn mi! I can't stop thinking about it! Anyways, I only really shop here if I am looking for something specific like blue crab but other than that I am glad they have fresh shipment of veggies and Asian fruits that come in.