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    The Wandering Cafe

    4.8 (31 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Lap lunch
    Greg G.

    Cool café and friendly/patient first cashier, ordered a sandwich as a wrap instead of bread and was charged $1 extra for the tortilla and upcharge was not annotated on the menu behind the cashier on the wall but supposedly it was on the handheld menus; second cashier unhappily changed the price back to $16 for a wrap and chips, then turned off the fireplace infront of me without saying a word .... coincidence‽

    Rambler Salad
    Maria H.

    One of our favorite spots in town! Food is consistently great and the staff is so friendly. We love this place!

    Cute coffeehouse cafe

    The Wandering Cafe in Wasilla is so cute and festive for the holidays. We stopped in for a bagel and coffee-it was simply delicious! Such a cozy feeling inside this little house converted to a charming coffeehouse. A must stop when visiting Wasilla

    Josh S.

    Smokey bacon - crisp greens the Classics of a Killer Club - they totally nailed this sammy. First Time In - Wont be the Last. Highly recommend checking out this whimsical local cafe - nestled right in the heart of downtown Wasilla.

    Wild rice soup and grilled cheese
    Camille C.

    All the good things! Adorable, yummy and excellent service. Can't ask for anything more. Easy Parking and super clean bathroom.

    Summer salad
    Nicole W.

    What a delight! We sort of stumbled upon this place while looking for a quick spot for lunch on our drive from Talkeetna to Anchorage. I'm so glad I stopped! The place is super cute and the staff was so friendly! I tried the summer salad and it was delicious! Highly recommend. My husband got one of the turkey sandwiches and he loved his as well. We shared the soup of the day and it was so yummy. It's a little unassuming, but so cute inside. I loved it.

    Seasonal Salad

    Their food is delicious and fresh food! The inside is super cute and clean. Great place to come for lunch or a coffee break.

    Lunch special I have. So good!
    Jay D.

    Found this little gem while traveling for work. The food was fantastic and so was the service. Loved the vibe of the place. Friendly, clean, and unique.

    Window seating
    Lynn M.

    SUPER CUTE and DELICIOUS! - Great service - Great breakfast/lunch food selection - EXCELLENT coffee - Super cute interior design and seating - Has Wifi My husband and I were looking for a breakfast cafe and when we came across this beautiful family owned cafe so we decided to give it a try. We're SO glad we did! The staff was SO NICE and friendly. The food and coffee was great and will keep us coming back for more. We ordered an Americano, a latte, the grilled breakfast sandwich and the breakfast burrito. Everything came out hot, quick and very well made. The crispiness of the breakfast sandwich was enough to have us coming back. The breakfast burrito was also crispy and had an excellent combination of breakfast food. The burrito combined with the side of sour cream and salsa is something I will for sure be craving later on. 10/10 would recommend.

    Coffee menu
    Fabiana K.

    What a great little gem in the heart of Wasilla. I discovered this place thanks to the Support Local November event and was extremely delighted I did. Service is fast and delightful, super friendly. The ambiance makes you feel right at home! They even have a seed exchange program going within the business!I ordered a coffee and a pastry both were really good!

    Avocado toast on sourdough bread

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    Thank you so much!!! We appreciate you!!

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    I had the sightseer salad! Which was phenomenal! Wow! Service was quick staff was very friendly and helpful!

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    11 months ago

    The BEST breakfast burrito I have ever eaten! And I am from Texas! It is big, filling, and hearty!!

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    Charming little house with delicious sandwiches. Obviously a locals place. A nice stop on our way from Denali to Anchorage.

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    Some of the best sandwiches ever! Small dining room but cozy. Great place for your to go dinners.

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    2 years ago

    Food Awesome!! Service Awesome!! Ambiance Awesome!! Super fresh!! Nice gift selection!!

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    2 years ago

    Food is good you have to try the Dilly pickle. but they never have punch cards for frequent flyers.

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    OUTSTANDING!!! Party of 7 and everyone totally more than satisfied. Generous portions of delicious food!

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    everything about this place is amazing. the staff are amazing and they create some mouth watering food.

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