Review of New Sagaya City Market - Anchorage, Alaska…read more Five weeks ago, I moved from San Francisco to Anchorage, settling near the downtown area. One of my first missions was to find a coffee spot that felt like home--a place with not just great coffee, but genuine people behind the counter. After trying a handful of cafes, a neighbor suggested New Sagaya City Market, just two blocks from my house. What a win. The market itself offers high-end, quality products. Yes, prices are a bit higher than what you'd find at Walmart or Target, but coming from San Francisco, I was prepared for that. What truly sets this place apart, though, isn't just the products--it's the people. From the very beginning, the baristas here have shown me the most consistent and heartfelt customer service I've experienced since moving to Anchorage. They don't just serve coffee; they connect with you, listen to your stories, and make you feel like part of the community. Today was a perfect example. I slipped in the parking lot (rookie mistake--no spikes on my shoes for the icy ground). After two kind gentlemen helped me up, I walked inside with my spilled coffee. Annie, a new barista I hadn't met before, immediately offered me a fresh cup with such kindness and care. That small gesture meant so much--it wasn't just about the coffee, it was about feeling seen and supported. I also want to shout out Monica and Shea, who I met when I first arrived five weeks ago. They've been consistently amazing--funny, charming, and genuinely interested in conversations about life, community, and even my adventures back in San Francisco. Every time I come in, I leave feeling lighter, happier, and more connected. Thank you, Annie, Monica, and Shea, for making New Sagaya City Market my go-to coffee spot. You've given me more than great coffee--you've given me a sense of belonging in a new city. --- Would you like me to make this version short and punchy for Google/Yelp reviews, or keep it longer and more storytelling-focused for something like a blog or social post?

Unique foods, excellent fish, and exotic vegetables make New Sagaya a fun place to shop for items…read moreyou can't get anywhere else. While the store is pricey, it is worth a visit for the items you can't get anywhere else and excellent customer service. I recommend trying the pre-seasoned ahi tuna, my personal favorite for at home meals.

Just to clarify this is a Canadian Retail Liquor store. The environment typical monitored…read morecontrolled operation but we found the employees were helpful and friendly. One of the security guards came up and started telling "stupid dad jokes" that cracked us up.

Tiny store but very friendly staff who helped us pick out some nice Chilcoot Rye Whiskey...read more

Great price they have most everything one stop shopping…read more Peoples very nice I like the pro club t shirt and hoodie. And also they have a really nice torch. Price reasonable. They give u free gifts when you spend over hundred bucks.

One stop shop from apparel to Zico lighters these guys offer most things you need. There selection…read moreis off the wall ask Paul or pops. They offer many convenience items. They have a nice smoke selection for your basic needs. Snacks galore. ATM. It's nice place to shop and right in the corner of 9th and Ingra!!!

1pm: AWFUL!!! They had my prescriptions (2) since Thursday. I'm down to my last pill today (Monday…read moreafternoon). Still not filled. They're out of one. Waiting in lobby. My ride is waiting. NO COMMUNICATION!!!! 3pm: Guy at front desk said prescription should be filled anywhere in town. He said he'd put it in Walgreens anywhere in town. Went to another location. They said they had no record of that second prescription that the first place couldn't fill.

Easiest 1-star of my life…read more I've spent 2-3 hours here over 4 visits annnnd...I still don't have my prescription. It all started with my prescription being sent to the *other* Walgreens on Northern Lights. That one no longer has a pharmacy. I naively assumed the script would be transferred to this location. I waited in line here for an hour to find out that was not the case. The line was probably an hour because Walgreens is shutting down pharmacies. So I called my doctor and had them re-send the script. I then came back 3 hours later and...they didn't know what I was talking about and told me to take a chair. It was getting late and I was starving so I left. I came back the next morning when they opened up the pharmacy and there was already an enormous line. My food order was done at Spenard Roadhouse and it looked like I still had another 20 minutes in line so I left so my food wouldn't get cold. I came back later in the day and waited 30 minutes in line and they told me they didn't have a phone number for me and would text me when it's available. FINALLY. Why did they not just do this from the start? (It's now 4 hours later and I still haven't gotten a text) So one more wait in line and I should finally have it. The parking lot here is filthy. Filled with debris and detritus that could damage your tires or footwear. I saw someone doing intravenous injections near the door on one of my visits to wait in line. Rough spot.

This gas station at 6 Avenue a mile from 5th Avenue Malls this may be the cheapest gas station I…read morehave visited during our trip to Alaska. It is a perfect spot to get gas after the mall shopping. They have about 8 pump stations. Not fancy. They building equip with security cameras pointing toward the gas pump area. Quite secure. Their convenient store is Denali Express. Basically you can paid your pump there.

DISGUSTING SERVICE !!! I would come here every few days to get gas. About 3 days ago i went in to…read morebuy some snacks and the employee walked up to me as i was peacefully shopping and questioned me. He thought I was some guy they have kicked out in the past. i'm a very mellow person never had an issue at any store, even after telling the guy and offering to show my I.D. he still wouldn't believe me. He allowed me to buy my things and leave while all the employees kept a close eye. Never have i felt more uncomfortable they seemed like they wanted to fight me for absolutely no reason. LOST A GOOD PAYING CUSTOMER!! Luckily holiday is right up the road.

Wow, well...fool me once, shame on you…read more Fool me twice, shame on me. I came here to write about a bad FedEx experience and realized...I have already written that exact same thing...and forgot about it. DO NOT SEND YOUR FEDEX PACKAGES HERE. The packages aren't being scanned when they arrive here, and so they look like they are on a truck for days. They will say "unavailable for pickup"...forever. And they are actually available for pickup. Here's my boring shipping story: Thursday morning at 5am the FedEx tracking said "on vehicle for delivery" and "should arrive before 9am". Then it updated to say, should arrive before end of day Thursday. Then it updated to say, should arrive by end of Friday (today). But, there was no new timestamp since the 5am vehicle scan... Since there was no time stamp on this package since 5am...I guessed that there probably is a scan that happens when the driver transfers the package to a FedEx/Walgreens for customer pickup...and maybe it didn't happen. I went to Walgreens, even though FedEx said "not available for pickup", and told them it was probably there, and the dimensions. They searched for it a little, and then tried to turn me away. I pointed to a box that could be it and was like "what about that?" and they were like "no, those are shipments for Walgreens, like our supplies and stuff" I pressed them further and they checked it, and it was mine. I signed for it on their scanner and a few seconds later got a push notification from FedEx "your item is now available for pickup!" These employees need more training and organization and/or FedEx needs to make sure these get scanned when they hand them over to Walgreens!

I came down here to pick up some groceries at the end of the work day before heading back to the…read morehouse. I wanted to avoid the crowds at the nearby Carrs across the street or go to the chaotic mess that is the midtown Walmart. This Walgreens location is located on the corner of Northern Lights Blvd. and Minnesota Dr. across from the Aurora Village Carrs and adjacent to Starbucks. One of the busiest intersections during rush hour, I had no desire to go to the supermarket and just wanted to be in a less crowded place. Granted, the supermarkets are cheaper for food items than Walgreens and they have larger selections, but I just wanted to do a quick in and out and not worry about parking. That was a mistake. The evening when I came in, most of the shelves were unbelievably barren or poorly stocked. I was hoping to get a few snack and drink items for the office and not have to spend additional money eating out on lunch break every day. That wasn't the case here. I was looking for 4 or 6 pack bottled water or ice tea to place in a fridge with limited space at work. Unfortunately, the Walgreens around town don't have bottle packs that size or on the times I was there, just 24/28 packs of bottled water. Ice tea bottles would have to be purchased separately. Looking at the shelves more closely, there were many empty areas in one aisle alone. It'd be a stretch to think that this store could sell out items consistently if Carrs across the way has a wider variety and discounts every single day. There are items that are better deals when they are on sale, but unavailability is a major issue. This was not a one-time thing. I have noticed that in the past several weeks every time I came in to get something. Another major problem here is their pharmacy. It was temporarily closed due to staffing and people who have prescriptions here would have to notify their doctor's office to arrange a pick up at a different location. I'm sure a lot of customers were not happy about that. The employees are friendly and helpful but their hands are tied as to the problems this store is having. This would have been a convenient spot to avoid Carrs if low inventory and being short-handed weren't a common occurrence here.

While stopping to get hot water due to a flat tire, I waited in line and politely asked the price,…read moreto which the employee responded rudely, stating it was $0.99 cents. I questioned the high price for hot water, and the employee explained that the charge was for the cup. I mentioned that I had never been charged so much for hot water before, prompting the employee to say he didn't need my attitude and would charge me for coffee, despite my not having purchased any. When I asked why I was being charged for coffee, the employee clarified that the $0.99 charge applied to any cup. I then requested to speak with the manager, who lowered the price to $0.24.

The pumps have gone through what in the phone world we call an "OS update"…read more The interface is now way more sluggish and requires much more button-mashing. Have to answer many Yes/No questions, type in your ZIP...it gets old, quick. Actively avoiding what used to be my go-to station.

I'm agree with Andrew and am updating my review accordingly. I still support local, but am a bit…read moreirked that the teaser rates didn't last. Their prices are in line with everyone else's in town now, which means it's worth it for me to drive across town to Costco for the cost savings they offer. Sorry Vitus, you'll only see me when it's convenient.

One pump was pumping about 10 times slower than normal, so I stopped, and tried to another pump,…read morethat pump refuse to pump, so I tried another pump, that pump said my card was declined and now I have to call my credit card provider. None of the pumps seem to work, and there is no signage indicating this.