Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
No wifi, its awesome! Owners are really nice, and George is an amazing portrait artist on whiteboard that he puts daily specials on
7 locals recommend
Side Street Espresso
412 G StNo wifi, its awesome! Owners are really nice, and George is an amazing portrait artist on whiteboard that he puts daily specials on
Dark Horse Coffee Co
646 F StGreat coffee an has wifi
Local chain coffee roasters, multiple locations all over town if you're not downtown
185 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdLocal chain coffee roasters, multiple locations all over town if you're not downtown
Breakfast/brunch/lunch, VERY popular be prepared to wait on the weekend. Homemade jam on the table and they bake their own bread!
231 locals recommend
Snow City Cafe
1034 W 4th AveBreakfast/brunch/lunch, VERY popular be prepared to wait on the weekend. Homemade jam on the table and they bake their own bread!
They do a bacon of the month, don't really need to say more. And homemade fresh donut holes can account for a couple of my extra pounds....delicious
141 locals recommend
Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdThey do a bacon of the month, don't really need to say more. And homemade fresh donut holes can account for a couple of my extra pounds....delicious
2nd run theater pub, serves the same pizza as famous mooses tooth but you can also catch a flick
315 locals recommend
Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th Ave2nd run theater pub, serves the same pizza as famous mooses tooth but you can also catch a flick
If you are able to beta window seat the views are unbeatable. Reservations most likely needed for dining room but can usually find a spot at the bar/lounge side
185 locals recommend
Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetIf you are able to beta window seat the views are unbeatable. Reservations most likely needed for dining room but can usually find a spot at the bar/lounge side
Alaskan classic, one of the most likely to have music but check the calendar
118 locals recommend
Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveAlaskan classic, one of the most likely to have music but check the calendar
Everyone loves their cupcakes, I happen to hate them, but every other morsel thathas touched my mouth from this place is heaven. Great sandwiches too
189 locals recommend
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
718 K StEveryone loves their cupcakes, I happen to hate them, but every other morsel thathas touched my mouth from this place is heaven. Great sandwiches too
Everyone seems to gravitate towards he brewhouse more but I think orso has them beat intaste as well as service
51 locals recommend
Orso
737 W 5th AveEveryone seems to gravitate towards he brewhouse more but I think orso has them beat intaste as well as service
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar if it's nice out can't be beat. Horrible service but great food/drinks/atmosphere. Good or dinner or drinks
71 locals recommend
Williwaw Social
609 F StRooftop bar if it's nice out can't be beat. Horrible service but great food/drinks/atmosphere. Good or dinner or drinks
TapRoot in Spenard
3300 Spenard RdBar but one of the best bets for live music
Arts & Culture
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center
625 C StAlaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center DrParks & Nature
Flattop Mountain
Winner Creek Trail
Winner Creek TrailMatanuska Glacier
30820 West Glenn HighwayGet up close, there is an entry fee
Essentials
Carrs
1650 W Northern Lights BlvdClosest chain grocery store
Artisan/specialty grocery store. Expensive but hey have fun stuff
185 locals recommend
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
1340 W Northern Lights BlvdArtisan/specialty grocery store. Expensive but hey have fun stuff
Natural Pantry
3680 Barrow StNatural groceries at a reasonable price
Getting Around
Anchorage Depot station
411 W 1st AvePeople Mover Travel Training
3600 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Ave