It's nice to be able to have a beer while waiting on take out food from Familia!…read more Anchorage Brewing sure isn't making it easy to pick a beer with many good choices. One of the best beers I've had so far is A deal with the devil double oaked! This beer is made to enjoy! On the sweet side with a hint of caramel or toffee. A sample since glass is plenty for me! It's never really busy when I stop by so it's usually pretty quiet which makes for great opportunities to talk to staff members. They all are so patient, which is appreciated! They have a way to always suggest the best beer depending on what you are in the mood for. All in all, this brewery is a great place to meet up with friends or family.

We had 24 hours in town and wanted to check out a few local breweries. There was a decent amount of…read moreparking available, and plenty of street parking to help accommodate any overflow. Unfortunately, they do not offer beer flights, so Colby created his own half-glass sampler, which did the trick. The brewery itself was pretty neat, with large beer barrels incorporated into the décor, including one that guests can actually sit in. Their beer selection was on the smaller side, but we felt the prices were fair. I ordered the Blind Berry Cider, which had a pleasantly tart flavor, though it leaned toward the extra sour side. We thought this spot was great for Instagram photos and a worthwhile stop if you have some extra time while you're in town. Overall, it was okay. I do wish we had known about the outdoor seating options beforehand, as we found the indoor seating area to be somewhat limited. The glassware was pretty cool as well, with several different sizes available. The bathrooms were clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. We would definitely return if we find ourselves back in town again.

Great place to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon. We shared a flight and everything was great. I…read moreespecially liked the cidermosa - we grabbed a four pack of that for a later day. The place is clean, industrial, and laid-back. Service is great too, helpful and responsive.

First off, I love their patio seating with good music playing! They usually always have a food…read moretruck out front too which is awesome! Today they had over 16 ciders on tap and they have canned cider in the fridge. In the front of the store they have some awesome merch to purchase! I definitely love coming here with the family. Double shovel never disappoints!

Cynosure has great seating and lots of beers on tap. On nice days they have some patio seating in…read morethe parking lot. I tried the apricot sour which was amazing! They also have a really yummy lemon lime homemade soda. This place seemed very lowkey, only 2 other groups here on a Saturday. We will definitely keep this place in mind when we go to the breweries in town!

Selection of beer is always great. New release, Pumpkin…read morePorter is well balanced and yummy. Recommend it, as it won't last long.

Trivia, chess, karaoke, anything you can do Kombucha 203 can do better! With fresh healthy…read morekombucha, hot chocolate, food trucks outside, I highly recommend 203. There are great community events and I personally LOVE the trivia! I love the feeling of a brewery like setting while being able to drive home.

Kombucha yummy, service friendly and effective, avocado toast still the best in Alaska…read more.. Mmmmmmm.... Avocado toast!!!!

Excellent beer. Friendly and attentive service. Enter downstairs and walk up, or use the outside…read morestairs (Jut wasnt initially clear to us if those were for patrons and everyone we saw leave went down the indoor stairs. Midnight Sun is tucked away and a bit off the beaten path and is literally just among warehouses. I love me a veggie and pesto sandwich, but mine needed balsamic or something to make it taste less dry. I also thing it being "panini style" on focaccia bread is a mistake because the bread was crumbly and I wonder if they have it on focaccia to differentiate it from the other sandwiches *shrug* My wife loved her pork sandwich the "Sweet Cheeks". If we're ever back in alaska, we'll return. How has this place been around 30 years? One of their anniversary brews said that. Craft beer was a thing in Alaska in the 90s?

Alaska breweries are fairly untouched for me but trying out a few goes a long ways as there isn't a…read morelarge amount of them in Alaska. Enough to keep seeking new ones out but even then that wouldn't last too terribly long and especially if I lived there. Midnight Sun Brewing is one of the Alaskan ones I tried a while back and I felt that the beer I had was very solid and enjoyable. In fact Alaska in general thus far I have enjoyed the breweries there considerably. The beer I had from this brewery was the Panty Peeler which is a Belgian Tripel. A good beer for sure and is a good pairing with fish and chips or a burger. Flavor highlights with this beer are sweet, strong and fruity but all in a well balanced way. The beer goes down smooth and is light bodied. A good beer to start for me with this brewery. I'd loved to try more of their beer options. Love the brewery's swag and have a t-shirt or two and would love to score a hoodie that I had my eye on but it was out of stock so I'll try back later.

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.

I LOVE this place!! While I don't brew beer or wine I DO…read moremake vinegar, juice apples, smoke cheese, and if I may say so myself I make a mean hot sauce; and I find all the supplies I need right here. Typically the prices are very reasonable, and surprisingly about the same for the items I might be able to get online, but here I can get them right away and support an awesome small business. The staff is always up for answering my questions as well so it's a fun place to stop by. They have such a wide variety of items you are sure to find what you need. From woozie bottles (for hot sauce) to cheese wax, and even vinegar mothers if you need one. So if you dabble in the other adventures of food science check this place out!

As the pandemic started to ramp up, I decided I needed a new hobby. Originally I got online and…read morelooked up all the supplies on Northern Brewer. Shipping costs were insane. I looked up brew stores in Alaska and Arctic Brewing Supply popped up. I went and priced everything out. And I'll never go anywhere else. - Friendly and knowledgeable staff. - Huge inventory of grains, hops, and yeast. - The ability to mix and match with the brewing kits for starters. - They have a whole wall of recipes. And they do more than beer. They have wine and kombucha kits as well. If you need something that you don't see, just ask. Every weird ingredient from gelatin to Irish moss has been available. There has yet to be a question they can't answer. Even if it's sorta dumb. At first I was worried about brewing five gallon batches. So they worked with me to make one gallon batches, with three different recipes. Super patient. Go start a new hobby! I only wish they were closer to the valley instead of the south side of Anchorage.

Bleeding Heart Brewery absolutely nailed it…read more I stopped in for lunch and had the prosciutto mac & cheese, and wow--this is hands down one of the best mac & cheeses I've ever had. Rich, creamy, perfectly balanced, and the prosciutto takes it to another level without overpowering the dish. I've also had their brunch, and the salmon with cream cheese and capers deserves a shoutout. The salmon is not dry (which is rare), and the bagel is toasted just right--not overly crunchy, just perfect. The outdoor seating is awesome, especially if you ride. This is easily one of the better spots to pull up on a motorcycle and enjoy a solid meal. Bonus points for the atmosphere. And the staff? Absolutely unreal--in the best way. Crazy friendly, welcoming, and they genuinely go out of their way to make you feel like part of their crew instead of just another customer. Great food, great vibes, great people. I'll be back--often.

This place is so cool. Really fun sitting area, with fun sitting options and awesome retro alaska…read moredecor. We came in with a large wedding party on a Sunday and they were more than accommodating despite them being a small 2-3 person front of house operation. The brunch was super tasty and worth wait. These guys won a bunch of repeat customers, everyone had a great experience