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    The Fern

    4.5 (15 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Ashley B.

    Really loved my pitaya bowl. The bowls are pretty customizable - just ask about switching your base or subbing one fruit for another. I like that they offer 3 sizes for the acai bowls. Would go back again!

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    Daniella A.

    This place is a vibe! Honestly I'm jealous that it's in Palmer & not in Anchorage. Now that açaí Alaska is closed a good açaí bowl shop is something we're sadly lacking in ANC. The Fern is super trendy in that hippy Erewhon way, which I'm not complaining about because we don't have many places that focus on sustainable health food. This would be a cool place to hang out at with friends or even get some work done. It's definitely a restaurant that's very centered around health & wellness. If a Pilates or yoga studio opened next door it would be a booming corner. Everything about this place is instagram worthy, but it's not just picture perfect it's also tasty. Their menu is açaí bowls, smoothies, coffee, tea & cacao. Their menu online also stated that other food items will be coming at some point, which will make this place a bustling lunch spot for sure. For their bowls there are 3 sizes to choose from as well as 3 different bases (açaí, pitaya & spirulina). They have 5 different bowl options, or you can opt to build your own. The smoothies come only in 16oz & there's 9 well curated options with all the ingredients listed. These are truly good for you smoothies not the ones that some coffee huts make from syrup & ice. I ordered a 16 oz solstice bowl, super berry smoothie & a 16oz iced AK chai. First off AK Chai is not widely available at coffee shops in this area even though it's brewed at Homer Brewing Co. It's my favorite type of chai tea so whenever I see it I get it. There was no up charge for alternative milk (I got oat), which was a pleasant surprise. The solstice bowl was delicious & very filling. I thought at $13 for a 16 oz it was well worth it. The açaí base tasted very fresh & wasn't served frozen. The flavor combo was very good, and there were plenty of ingredients down to the last bite. The smoothie was for my toddler, but he didn't seem much into it so I got to drink some. It was very good. Service was fast & friendly. It did take about 15 minutes for me to get my bowl & smoothie, but the cafe was very busy, and they prepare everything as it's ordered so a wait is to be expected. They also have a rewards program per dollars spent which is awesome! Notably all their packaging & serving ware is biodegradable & plant based from Phade Products. The straws aren't paper so they don't deteriorate while you're drinking your beverage, but are still sustainable. The Fern is an awesome little shop, and I can't see what else they plan to do with this cafe. Everything was delicious, and this is definitely a must visit in Palmer!

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    Jasmine I.

    This super cute cafe is located in downtown Palmer. Seating is available outside, with more seating options inside their warm inviting space. Employees are friendly and welcoming. I ordered a glacier bowl (spirulina base, blueberry, pineapple, coconut, cacao nibs, granola, and honey) and a blood Orange creamsicle smoothie (almond milk, orange, banana, blood orange extract, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and agave). I was told bowls were taking 15-20min. Despite the warning, my bowl was still done sooner than that. Everything tasted fresh, healthy and delicious. The bowls are aesthetically pleasing. The perfect sweet treat after being outside in the sun all day. I can't wait to return to try more items on their menu, especially their ceremonial cacao offerings.

    Glen Y.

    Wow, finally a place that serves coffee, açaí, and smoothies. Friendly staff with clean interior area. Limited seating though and noticed people had to leave once they got their order because of no seating.

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    Shawn P.

    This small spot in Palmer serves coffee and tea drinks, smoothies, and a smattering of food. There are four tables and some couch spaces available. There is plenty of parking available in the street. Prices seem reasonable. The staff are friendly and it seems to be a favorite of locals

    16oz Palmer Smoothie Bowl
    Hannah L.

    This is such a cute little shop not too far off the main drag of Downtown Palmer. Definitely worth the walk over or even better yet, worth a quick drive into town! I always order a 16oz bowl so I have some sweet healthy goodness to take home. The Palmer bowl is my favorite! I mean who doesn't need blues, coconut and granola mixed into their smoothie?! Oh and if you're debating on adding the quinoa puffs, just do it!

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    Jill B.

    Cute place. Friendly staff. Tasty americano and smoothie bowl. Lots of packaged snack options and to go drinks.

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    Fresh fruit and delicious açaí bowl: also had a very tasty chai tea. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

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    Was in town for a week and a half and then the service and food was great. Very welcoming people.

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    Very pretty and tastes just as good as it looks! Will continue to come here in the future!

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    4.5(60 reviews)
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    This shop has such an outstanding variety of drinks that I'm currently attempting to work my way…read morethrough the entire menu. They have protein shakes, milk teas, fruit smoothies & tons of other creative options like ube milkshakes, matcha chip condensed milk frappes, frozen hot chocolate, caramel apple frappes & more. Not only do they have an impressive selection of drinks, but they also have self serve frozen yogurt with a great variety of topping choices, a menu of smoothie bowls, chamoy candy & a variety of esquites. The boba is made fresh daily & they have traditional tapioca pearls as well as fruit based popping boba. They also brew the teas in house. My favorites so far have feen the ube milkshake, matcha chip condensed milk frappe, blended brown sugar chai & blended milk tea with brown sugar. Their boba is perfectly chewy & always fresh. The owner is an absolute gem & also hilarious. Their social media caption game is top tier. This shop also has strong ties to the community. They frequently host drives to put together care packages for the houseless community, support local art, share info for mutual aid & do their best to give back to the community. If the drink variety wasn't enough thats a reason in itself to support this local business! Go treat yourself to something delicious! Support your Asian owned boba shops.

    Found hair in my mangonada, little smoothie in my açaí bowl mostly ingredients, over putting honey…read moreoats

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    4.0(8 reviews)
    42.1 mi

    I'm so glad this place was resurrected after COVID shut down many small business establishments in…read moretown including Acai Alaska. Acai Alaska is located in a small trailer/food truck that sits atop a hill on the corner of Brandon St. and Old Seward Highway directly across from Southside Grill. There are new owners who have taken over from the original who operated at a strip mall off of Lake Otis and Dowling several years ago. The employees are super friendly and easy to converse with. The menu hasn't changed much although some of the food items like Musubi and almost all of the sandwich selections except the Grilled Cheese and Grilled Cheese with Ham are no longer available. There is a drive-thru window on one side where you can place your order. I ordered the Mauna Kea Bowl (topped with bananas, blueberries, strawberries, macadamia nuts, walnuts, chocolate-covered almonds, granola with raisins, and coconut shavings) on the Nutty Heaven base (Acai berries, bananas, strawberries, and peanut butter). The ingredients were fresh, filling, and made to order so expect to wait several minutes if there are a line of cars. However, it is worth the wait and easily a delicious healthy alternative for lunch and not just a snack. Other items on the menu include the Tiger Shark (blackberries, kiwi, raspberries, walnuts, almonds, goji berries, bee pollen, chia, and a variety of seeds that includes pumpkin, sunflower, flax, and hemp seeds), the Bonsai (kiwi, chocolate-covered Acai/blueberry, macadamia nuts, and spirulina) with a unique color combination once the ingredients are blended together, the Sleeping Lady Smoothie (Acai blend topped with mango and shredded coconut), and the Fireweed Smoothie (Acai blend topped with acerola and goji berries). Punch cards are offered for return visits. Buy nine bowls, get the tenth one for free. This place is a good option for those who want a healthier meal or a post-workout smoothie that offers a mix of healthy carbs and protein.

    After a few years hiatus this shop is back under new ownership! Same great recipes in a new grab &…read morego location in the Huffman area. It's definitely my favorite spot for açaí bowls. Service was quick & friendly. The trailer has one window for ordering & another for pick up. It truly was starting to feel like summer until our little mid March snow dump, but these açaí bowls will help keep your sunny spirits up. With 3 bases & 10 signature bowls to choose from there's certainly something for everyone! They also have smoothies & a cafe menu available as well. The blends are all dairy free & there's no added sugars. On this visit I ordered a 16oz MOFO bowl (blackberries, kiwi, mango, raspberries, strawberries, chocolate covered açaí & blueberries, granola with raisins & almonds, coconut shavings & I added a honey drizzle) with the original açaí blend. For my son I got the 16 oz Hawaiian blend smoothie. I love these smoothies for kids because all the sugar comes from the fruit. Go check this trailer out to get yourself a nice healthy treat!

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    I'm impressed. I wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised. The service was so attentive…read moreand kind. They took their time and explained things to us and even offered samples. This place is service with a smile! The ingredients were so fresh and the chicken in my salad bowl so tasty. Tried the lobster bisque and it was spot on. Can't wait to come back and try their smoothies and their sandwiches. The place inside is so inviting and Alaskan-ish. Great place to sit and enjoy your food. They even have a fireplace. Which I hope they turn on during these frigid cold days. I'm hoping to snap some pics next visit.

    I'm really glad Anchorage has a place like this. We don't have many non-chain places were you can…read moreconstruct your own bowl/salad. The place is brightly lit and the staff are very helpful and friendly. Unfortunately, there just isn't much value in it for me. I got a salad bowl, with this format you choose: base: a type of lettuce, I chose mixed greens protein: I chose pulled pork up to 3 toppings: I chose mixed veggies, roasted corn, and feta cheese I was charged $0.79 for the feta and I'm not sure why. It was not listed as a premium topping on the menu board, nor is it on the website. The salad was tasty but I felt like I could eat another one. This is a great place for folks that have smaller appetites, I just need a bigger portion, personally.

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    Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

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    3.8(48 reviews)
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    Oh Anchorage Menchie's... your days are so seriously numbered. How unfortunate. It is so…read moredifficult for us to get national chains like this here and then they arrive and squander the opportunity. In other cities Menchies are GLORIOUS. This place is a borderline sh1t-hole. After coming here for a family member's birthday at their request, I was baffled, because there are numerous locally owned frozen yogurt shops that in outstanding. This place is trash. Here's why: - its clear the staff members are underpaid and not invested. (They were playing Uno when we came in.) Their level of engagement was less than minimal. - Several of the machines were out of service. This is a small shop to begin with. With so few flavors to chose from, its not really very enjoyable trying to figure out what flavors will work together. Not a good selection of flavors that work well together. Yuck - Many of the toppings were stale or rotten or under-ripe. Pineapple, rotten. Strawberries mix of rotten and underripe. And the mochi, MOCHI.... half of it was bad. Did you know it coukd go bad?!?! I didn't. Sigh... Give the lack of engagement of the staff, this did not surprise me. How long did some of that stuff have to be sitting out to go bad? I used to work in food services... there's rules about that stuff! GROSS. do not recommend this Menchies at this time. Super bummer.

    The yogurt and topping bar was great as usual. The store is bright and inviting. But closing the…read moresmall room with the fireplace an hour before closing left over half a dozen en people standing around with their yogurts. It's not that important to clock out at exactly 10pm to have to close half the seating. Bad customer service on Valentine's Day night with a store full of customers

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