Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Hearth Artisan Pizza
1200 W Northern Lights BlvdPizza is amazing. Just go here. Thank us later.
We Don't know who you are, we don't know what you want. if you're looking for guilt-free options, I can tell you they don't have them. But what Fire Island does have, are a very particular set of skills. skills that make them a nightmare for a diet like yours. PB Creme cookies, Raspberry lemon scones, cream puffs, macaroons, cupcakes galore..GOOD LUCK.
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StWe Don't know who you are, we don't know what you want. if you're looking for guilt-free options, I can tell you they don't have them. But what Fire Island does have, are a very particular set of skills. skills that make them a nightmare for a diet like yours. PB Creme cookies, Raspberry lemon scones, cream puffs, macaroons, cupcakes galore..GOOD LUCK.
Bombay Deluxe Indian Restaurant
555 W Northern Lights BlvdExcellent Indian food!
Himalayan bowls. Great for grab-n-go situations. Really good food.
21 locals recommend
Yak & Yeti Cafe
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdHimalayan bowls. Great for grab-n-go situations. Really good food.
Great cup of coffee from an iconic Alaskan coffee roaster.
185 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdGreat cup of coffee from an iconic Alaskan coffee roaster.
Best cup of coffee in town. Artistically crafted coffee and teas.
11 locals recommend
Steamdot Coffee Benson Bar
600 E Northern Lights BlvdBest cup of coffee in town. Artistically crafted coffee and teas.
Organic options with fresh ingredients. great place to get a wheatgrass shot or grass fed buffalo burger. Also pretty good jazz on Saturdays.
19 locals recommend
Organic Oasis | Restaurant & Juice Bar
2610 Spenard RdOrganic options with fresh ingredients. great place to get a wheatgrass shot or grass fed buffalo burger. Also pretty good jazz on Saturdays.
Excellent Pizza, Beer, and cheap movies on the theater side. All the same stuff with a dining room on the restaurant side. this is a regular spot for us. Recommend a stop here.
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveExcellent Pizza, Beer, and cheap movies on the theater side. All the same stuff with a dining room on the restaurant side. this is a regular spot for us. Recommend a stop here.
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyBEST PIZZA IN AMERICA. Also beer here. Eat here.
Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdCocktails, Tater tots and happy hour. Good brunch spot.
Sandwiches made to order, fresh baked bread. Get the cinnamon chip bread
20 locals recommend
Great Harvest Bread Co., Anchorage, AK
570 E Benson BlvdSandwiches made to order, fresh baked bread. Get the cinnamon chip bread
Favorite for locals. Really good brunch. President Obama ate here on his visit.
*make a reservation.
231 locals recommend
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveFavorite for locals. Really good brunch. President Obama ate here on his visit.
*make a reservation.
Yogurt Lounge
10998 O'Malley Centre DrReally good FroYo. Local favorite
Drinks & Nightlife
There is an old phone booth. If the blue light is on, pick up the pay phone on the main level. Get the password. head up to "Blues Central" speakeasy for strong artisan cocktails. The earlier you arrive the better. No wait list.
Also, the rooftop bar is great.
71 locals recommend
Williwaw Social
609 F StThere is an old phone booth. If the blue light is on, pick up the pay phone on the main level. Get the password. head up to "Blues Central" speakeasy for strong artisan cocktails. The earlier you arrive the better. No wait list.
Also, the rooftop bar is great.
F Street Station
325 F StGood burgers and beer. A regular spot for locals.
Great in summer with a very large open courtyard right in downtown Anchorage. Good drinks with hookahs available. Live music here also.
24 locals recommend
Bernie's Bungalow Lounge
626 D StreetGreat in summer with a very large open courtyard right in downtown Anchorage. Good drinks with hookahs available. Live music here also.
Pioneer Bar
739 W 4th AveFun dive bar. Local hot spot. Pool and shuffleboard.
Flattop Pizza
600 W 6th AvePizza, Pool, and beer. Can't go wrong.
Every cider is awesome. Everything is cool when you're here drinking Alaska's best hard cider.
29 locals recommend
Double Shovel Cider Company
502 W 58th AveEvery cider is awesome. Everything is cool when you're here drinking Alaska's best hard cider.
Shopping
Alaska's largest independent bookseller. Huge selection of new and used books. Kaladi's coffee is right next door. I'm not telling you how to live your life but, you get a cup of coffee, you get a good book, who knows what could happen.
39 locals recommend
Title Wave Books
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdAlaska's largest independent bookseller. Huge selection of new and used books. Kaladi's coffee is right next door. I'm not telling you how to live your life but, you get a cup of coffee, you get a good book, who knows what could happen.
Grassroots Fair Trade Store
1317 W Northern Lights BlvdSustainably sourced fair trade gift shop.
Dos Manos
1317 W Northern Lights BlvdCool art and gifts
Locally owned, Blush Boutique is a favorite local shopping spot in downtown Anchorage. You will find one-of-a-kind items including: Unique and modern clothing, with trendy fresh finds weekly, not to mention handcrafted accessories & gifts.
*This Boutique is also known for their local AK hoodie that they design themselves and have specially cut by Rebel Yell. These hoodies are available to purchase once a year in late August, and trust us..there's a reason it's become the "local hoodie of choice" in beautiful AK!
Blush Women's Boutique
720 D StLocally owned, Blush Boutique is a favorite local shopping spot in downtown Anchorage. You will find one-of-a-kind items including: Unique and modern clothing, with trendy fresh finds weekly, not to mention handcrafted accessories & gifts.
*This Boutique is also known for their local AK hoodie that they design themselves and have specially cut by Rebel Yell. These hoodies are available to purchase once a year in late August, and trust us..there's a reason it's become the "local hoodie of choice" in beautiful AK!
Parks & Nature
"Get high on the Chugach" is a local saying people use a lot. No one is really sure what it means but if you like mountains, this is a good place to access all of the mountains.
23 locals recommend
Glen Alps Trailhead Rest Area
Glen Alps Road"Get high on the Chugach" is a local saying people use a lot. No one is really sure what it means but if you like mountains, this is a good place to access all of the mountains.
Great place to get a view of the entire city. Short 2 min hike to the viewing site.
*pay to park. (worth it)
241 locals recommend
Flattop Mountain
Great place to get a view of the entire city. Short 2 min hike to the viewing site.
*pay to park. (worth it)
Birds and fish here. Really nice boardwalk.
58 locals recommend
Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Boardwalk
2999 E 154th AveBirds and fish here. Really nice boardwalk.
Essentials
Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights Blvdopen 24 hours. Get all the essentials here. Close to our location.
Natural Pantry
3680 Barrow Storganic produce options.
Providence Alaska Medical Center
3200 Providence DrER in case you get a booboo