This Pacific Islander owned coffee shop is located in the Old Seward strip mall directly across…read moreChevrolet and Brown Jug. After many positive reviews from my daughter, we finally made it to Ini's to grab a few of their signature drinks. Their space is bright, intimate, and clean. We ordered a peach mango mix, watermelon, and pineapple. All milk based with real fruit chunks included. All satisfied our sweet cravings. As these are familiar Pacific Islander drinks, I only wish they had my favorite - banana. The owner and her husband who owns the barbershop next door, were present. They were welcoming and kind. Support small and local. Highly recommend Ini's.

Very refreshing, especially on those days when you just need a fresh fruity pick me up. This is…read morewhat I call a mood boosting drink. I got the mango mingle 32 oz jar. I like the packaging and presentation and I like how it was packaged for my door dash order. The handmade with love sticker a nice touch. Thanks for the big straw too, perfect for getting all those mango chunks in my mouth.

Between breakfast and lunch, following a leisurely stroll around downtown, you'll want to take a…read morebreak for tea and a donut at The Kobuk. A quiet, quaint stop that offers shopping for gift giving as well as stocking up your tea collection. Sit out back for a relaxing cuppa and enjoy the sounds of the city.

The shop is cute but the cafe was meh. I got the drink of the month, which was flavored with some…read morepistachio but it was just ok. Good for the cold but can't remember the flavor anymore. If you want to try some of the teas they sell in the shop before purchasing, they do have some available in the cafe. Though, buyer beware, I thought they'd sell locals only merchandise, like the other shops, but I saw some items from CA.

I order from here all time and it's always great and tasty. And the specials are always good.read more

I ordered an Irish Cream Latte...IT WAS THE BEST IVE EVER HAD…read more The lady who was working was super friendly and helpful when I was figuring out what to order. Although it's not an eat-in place, it was in a good open area and easy to find on maps. I'd also like to go back to service. This lady had such a nice aura! If you're reading this, you make amazing coffee and keep on doing your thing!!

I am always looking for drive up coffee huts with good smoothies, and some other treats. When I am…read moreout & about with my toddler there are only so many times I can take him in & out of the car before meltdown mode is activated. We have a tradition of getting smoothies after his class each week. I never realized Java Hut had smoothies until I saw them posted on their social media so we had to give them a try. The baristas were all very friendly, and service was fast. The hut is currently very cutely decorated for Halloween. They have great monthly themed specials, and also a wide variety of drink and flavor options. Seems like the baristas here are very creative and can concoct whatever you come up with! We ordered a smoothie, and I got the October special frappe. My frappe was delicious, and had a good amount of cold brew in it. The smoothie was also very good, and my toddler enjoyed it. We also got a 3 pack of some very cute Halloween themed donuts from Red's Custom Baked Goods. Java Hut carries their donuts a few days week, and it looks like they also serve burritos from El Pastor. So you can support 3 different local ER businesses in one stop! Head on over to Java Hut for any of your caffeinated beverage needs while you're in Eagle River!

Me and my partner have been going here every weekend for the past year. I've noticed that past many…read moretimes, our drinks have been bland. Like no matter what I get, it all tastes the same. I just got a apple cider and it tasted like hot water with the a hint of apple. My partner is going to Blondies instead. We enjoy the service and the people who work there, but we aren't getting our moneys worth. We are now going elsewhere.

I'm so glad I had the opportunity to stop here on the last day of my most recent Anchorage visit…read more The interior is so warm and inviting, especially during the dark, cold winter nights. Menus at bubble tea shops can be overwhelming with all the choices, but here it's well-organized: photos and descriptions of the drinks with numbers for easy ordering. Staff are very welcoming and can help you decide what to order if you need recommendations. I had the lychee Jazzy Mist with lychee jelly. I went with 75% sweetness since that's what is recommended. It ended up being too a little sweet for my liking, so I would just order a lower sweetness level next time. Despite that I did enjoy the flavor and the texture of the jelly. I look forward to coming here next time I'm in town and sampling more of the menu!

This place isn't just 5 star Anchorage quality, its 5-star NYC/LA quality. If you're a traveler,…read more you know what I mean. Their product is perfect every time. EVERY time. A surprisingly, their prices are reasonable given that we are in timbuktu. They always have a great monthly special and they have a rewards program as well. Follow them on Insta for updates. If you want diabetes, try their brown sugar bubble mix- its out of this world. They have a great variety of teas, fruits, toppings, milks, caffeine and refreshers. I also adore their cups and lids. They DO NOT SPILL. This place gets 10 stars from me for perfection.

This adorable phenomenally eclectic boutique packed with incredibly wonderful variety of Alaskan…read moretreasures AND ‼ OMG Their claim to fame SUPERB COLLECTIONS of Awesomely tasty teas to satiate ANYONE‼ Their 'house tea' is DELICIOUS.... That aroma fills my every sense when I open the door, like a cozy warm blanket in a comfy place. I it. The quaint cafe in back is an added wonderful with yummy baked goods daily.

They have Kobuk at the airport! You can get all of the great tea and donuts that you can find…read moredowntown! They're open super late too, so if you're getting it or leaving town late you can still stop by and get a fireweed donut for $2.50 and a cuppa tea! Love this place!! Very kind staff here too!

This Common Grounds Espresso is located on Old Seward near Subway across from Audi…read more Although I don't drink coffee at my big age, matcha and chai are my jam, while Red Bull smoothies were fun in my 20's. They also have lollipop-topped hot chocolate for the kiddos FYI. Though the baristas change, overall service is usually pleasant. CGE has creative monthly drink specials. This visit, I got their "Grinch." It was matcha based and delicious. For my Ma, I ordered a vanilla chai with almond milk. I was asked if I wanted to add a tip to the card I provided to pay. I planned to, but them asking first, in addition to, not being shown my tip options on a screen, wasn't something I expected. I told the barista 35% was fine. I was given my drinks and my card. No receipt....I don't like that.

With everything that has been going on regarding COVID-19, it has been distracting enough not to…read morehave put out any reviews for some time especially when a vast majority of businesses remain closed. We are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel though as other stores and restaurants will open for the first time in weeks but within health guidelines. The coffee huts have remained open during this whole time and I find it a welcome respite at the end of the day after being cooped up all day in the house working from home. Common Grounds Espresso is located off the corner of Old Seward and Dowling directly across from Subway. The baristas here are always friendly and expertly follow safety guidelines when interacting with customers. You are encouraged to pay with a card but cash is still accepted. When you do pay, they will hand the card machine to you for processing the transaction or your cash after properly preparing your drink order. Common Grounds has been getting very creative with their promotional menu as of late. There is now an expanded selection of their monthly drink specials and some of them are low-carb or Keto-friendly for those on a diet. It may seem irrelevant at this point since a lot of us feel the need to gorge ourselves especially when we are confined to the house most of the time. I myself am guilty of doing that based on some of the pics I've posted from restaurants I ordered from during my lunch break. However, I haven't completely lost focus on maintaining body weight especially trying to stay active when sitting around the house a lot of the time. I decided to try one of their specialty drinks called the Skinny Bob Marley, a low-carb Americano with a versatile mix of sugar-free coconut, banana, hazelnut, and caramel mixed with heavy cream. I ordered the iced version in a 24oz. with four shots of espresso. It was one of the best coffee drinks I've had recently. Just an FYI, they close at 6PM daily until the city loosens the restrictions in place during the Hunker Down order.

I lived and worked on Government Hill for years and no one was more happy to see them open for…read morebusiness! Their menu is extensive, the service is fast and friendly and their prices are spot on. Oh...and did I mention their coffee is delicious and the cold drinks most refreshing?! Cannot recommend enough...

Government Hill needed a coffee place so thank you for this!…read more I got a soy latte with lavender syrup. Excited that they have lavender syrup, it's a bit hard to find around town. Actually they have quite an extensive selection of syrups. They also have lots of milk dairy free alternatives: Soy, Almond, and Coconut. The coffee was good but seemed a bit weak in actually coffee flavor. The barista was super friendly and offered me a punch card.