Wanted to find a very casual place for lunch and we had driven by a couple of times and it looked kinda fun. Food was very good and the service was very friendly. Smoked salmon tacos and quesadilla were good and the carne asada fries were excellent. We happened to choose a windy August day to try it out but it was still quite enjoyable. read more

Discovered AK alchemist this year definitely one of my coffee shops with a yummy selection of baked goods. Besides the coffee shop, they've got a great lunch/dinner selection. My favorite are the Reindeer quesodillas and pico fries!! It's always a good time at the beer/wine patio with awesome staff. read more

I've recently discovered AK Alchemist. This place is so much in a small area! This downtown Coffee hut/ open deck bar, is a fantastic place for a quick pick up drive thru coffee or a bite to eat. The food is great with options from reindeer, halibut, salmon and carne with sides of either fries or chips along with breakfast options! I've started to get to know the staff and They are amazing! If you have any questions about the menu or even how AK Alchemist came to be they are always happy to help. Also, don't forget to bring your fur babies! This downtown coffee hut is animal friendly! Thank you guys read more

So good! Latte was great and breakfast burrito was perfect. Really wanted to come back for the tacos but didn't get to have a chance... Next time. The young girl behind the counter was super nice and friendly! read more

I'm writing a second review as a follow up to the first. The location still regularly has issues with showing up on time (on weekends specifically, again today right now!) The baristas have shown a little more positivity in their attitude since my last review. The coffee shop also posted that there was a rewards program for a month but has since taken that signage down. Overall, I see an attempt at improvement but still falling quite short of 5 stars. read more

Stopped in for coffee and ended up having fish n chips and sat outside to enjoy the sunshine. Fish was flavorful and the fries were exceptional. Will reserve higher rating until we go again to try other items. The staff was very friendly and service was great. We will go back! Came back for breakfast - awesome AK Breakfast Burrito! Staff is friendly again - upgrade to 5 stars! This place is now on my rotation for eating out! read more

Hidden gem of Anchorage for late night snacks. Service is great, no matter how busy they are they still make us feel warm and welcome. Even in the busiest night they took the time to make change and make sure our take out order had all the sides we needed. read more

This place is the best. Such a friendly staff and wonderful food. Definitely a go to if you're in Anchorage. The fried pickles are AMAZING!!

Fun location with an interesting menu. The food was decent, but it was Marissa's presence that made it a good experience. Marissa was kind and responsive, and she has the greatest smile! If I return, it will be for Marissa. read more

Amazing food some of the reviews aren't so good but me and my family thought it was better than 49 state. I recommend the reindeer burger.

Well, we (a party of 4) arrived for lunch the other day (05/25/21). Got a table, ordered, got our drinks, chatted w/some Texas tourists (who told us the food was FABULOUS) and waited, and waited, and waited, and - yes, waited even more. After an hour (I kid you not) we asked the waitress about our order and she said it was next up, ... mentioned that some more halibut had to be defrosted, ... and gave us some chips & dip, ... and again we waited, and waited, ... after another 15minutes - we left $ for our drinks & got up & left. The waitress apologized, ... but we'd been waiting long enough, ... we walked down to La Cabana, ... sat outside, ... ordered, ... and was served in 10minutes! Maybe we'll try AK Alchemist again one day, ... maybe ... read more

I went here to use my Northern Lights coupon, and boy was I WOWED! The lady who took my order was personable and friendly. The chef made the best reindeer quesadilla I've ever had! He said it was his personal favorite, so I asked him to hook mine up! Did he??? Absolutely!! I'm still awake at 3am although I'd rather be sleeping, so the coffee drinks are good and strong! Note to self....this is an early morning coffee spot...not late afternoon! Can't wait to go again. Great food, coffee, and stellar service! read more

Was great place to unwind after a day of hiking and bike riding. The food was excellent and had some good beers on tap. They also had a live musician that had the crowd singing and dancing along. read more

The Alaskan Trifecta. AKA has all of the best that Alaska has to offer. Fresh local salmon and halibut, numerous beers brewed right here in the 49th state, and coffee beans roasted by Anchorage's most exuberant and dedicated caffeine aficionados. You can enjoy all of it from the comfort of the deck underneath the midnight sun, and in the event that it's anything other than perfect out, there are giant umbrellas and fire lamps to keep you content while you drink the rain away. It's a great place to grab lunch, dinner, or just a nightcap, or five. I mean really. The beer and wine list is so diverse, that you will want to stay and try it all! The deck is only open in the summer time, so be sure to take advantage of it while you can! read more

Lauren was super fun, awesome service and gave us so many recommendations of things to do around town! The beer list was excellent and local, the food was amazing and I loved the outdoor seating. Amazing for people watching! If you really wanna hang with the locals, this seems like the place to be. Just on the edge of town so you're away from the majority of the street noise and but still a good spot to visit if you have time! I'd list this as a good, casual night out. Not the full downtown experience - but in a good way. Also - playlist is amazing read more

Went there this morning and was greeted by an extremely rude barista. All 3 of us will not be coming here again. I'll take my business elsewhere! read more

I bought the Groupon and their coffee was great and the 3x I went there. I used my last Groupon for beef tacos and was disappointed. Salt would have improved the beef AND the salsa. I will definitely drink and eat there again and try something else. read more

I'd never come back here again. The aesthetic and concept are cool but poorly executed. The only restrooms are port a potties, which is unappetizing to say the least- and they don't have any way for customers to wash their hands. Our food took forever to come out and once we received our $15 fish tacos, the halibut seemed like it came straight out of the can. It was like eating elevated Taco Bell. On top of that, two older women were trying to find some shade because the day was a little hotter and NONE of the employees offered to help them adjust the umbrellas. My Mother In Law had to get up and help them get seated. One employee was seated at a table counting what seemed like a large amount of money out in the open in front of everyone and when one of the women asked if she worked at a bank the employee replied, "No I work here- is that any of your concern?" And on top of all of this, the very same umbrella these women had to adjust for themselves fell down on them, and the rude employee seated at the same table did NOTHING to help. My Mother In Law and husband had to get up themselves to help these women. This was the most disappointing dining experience I've had in a long time. I wouldn't recommend it. read more

Since I'm from AZ and have my choice of amazing taco shops, I was a bit skeptical when I saw tacos on the menu. But I'm a sucker for good carne and I've never had reindeer so I rolled the dice. I was impressed! Carne was good! Not the best I've had but darn good. Reindeer was mild and tasty. Taco plate was well done, especially for what amounts to a trendy looking roadside coffee shop! read more

AK Alchemist - Reindeer and carne asada tacos - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Omg. Leave things out of order. Don't bring food out as stated. Waited 30+ minutes so far for my nachos. Totally not worthy of anyone's money. read more

We came to get the famous deep fried ice cream and some coffee. The deep fried ice cream was okay and nothing special. They did not have fruit to go with it is we just had it with whip cream. We ordered a hot white mocha and it was delicious. We also grabbed a muffin to go, they had a wide selection of them. The atmosphere was nice and fun, read more

This is a tiny trailer type setup which was mind blowingly good. It's as good as it is small. I had a double espresso, and came back for their cap, and man both were fantastic. The ladies were so friendly and helpful, it really is a great location for coffee. They even have free stickers! Stop by and grab some food from the nextdoor dinner as well. read more

I was really excited to try this place, I had heard about the salmon quesadillas! It was a bit confusing if it was a drive through or walk up and people seemed to be leaving because of that. The service was a little slow and there was a hair in the quesadilla BUT the salmon quesadillas were really good and unique. A little pricey as well, $15. I think with a few improvements it could be really nice! read more

An excellent example of an Alaska gem, the service is always amazing, the food very well-prepared. Whether you're looking for a coffee, a light snack or a full meal you won't be disappointed read more

We love this place!! We always look forward to coming here when in Anchorage. The coffees are great! The halibut quesadilla is out of this world!! And the homemade chips are super!! And the vibe and outdoor seating are very cool. read more

Not a good value for your $$. $14 for a plate of cheese fries?!! Thats robbery. Better going to the Mexican restaurant down the road. Better scene for alcohol, but pass on the food - i wasn't impressed. What did the reviewers see in the food variety? I wouldn't go back. read more

Walked by this little hole in the wall only to turn back and enter this gem of a place. Again, not much to look at, but the breakfast sandwiches and salads are amazing. Had a pistachio muffin there that I can't wait to get my teeth into again. Very limited seating inside (4-5 bar stools), but lots of outdoor seating. read more

At their new location at the ARH hospital it's a mess. The staff has no idea what they're doing, the line is huge and they don't have anything set up and are spending more time blaming the previous coffee stand than actually making drinks. Every thing is on lowes hardware carts and takes up twice as much space as needed. Chai was good if highly overpriced for something poured out of a container and heated. If I'd driven to McDonald's I'd have gotten better prices and service. read more

First time there and no info to be found on how to order if not using drive thru. As a visitor to Anchorage I asked from an open end of the trailer if I could order at the drive thru without a car. A woman said yes but didn't go into any further info even though it didn't appear busy at all. She added in an alarmed voice, You can't come in here ! There was a window on each side of the rectangular trailer. I went to the one on my right and stood there for a bit with another employee walking by but not acknowledging me. The woman was at the window on the other side so now I'm thinking maybe I need to go to the other side. I asked if I was in the right place to order and did not hear an answer from anyone inside the small space. When she finished up on the other window she ignored me and started going the other way as if she didn't even acknowledge me. So, I asked the question again but in a more frustrated manner. She came at me with much anger and screamed at me that she had been busy. It very much seemed to me that this place doesn't appreciate business so I went down the street to White Spot Cafe where I had an amazing sit down breakfast. I wouldn't bother with this place; go somewhere where their attitude and customer appreciation is better. I would not recommend this place. read more

Boom! All I had to do was fly 4,100 miles to find my new favorite outside bar. Loving it. Adam, Liz and Daniel (alchemists) hung out, told us about Anchorage, and made us part of something awesome. read more

I drove past this place every day on my way to work for a year because I was loyal elsewhere. I figured I'd give them a try one morning and man I had no idea what I was missing! Every day since then has been started with a smiling face, friendly banter, and the perfect cup! Kaelee really knows how to mix up a mocha. Never too bitter and never too sweet! Even though I've moved to Eagle River, I find time to go out of my way and stop here! They've got this coffee snob's business for life! read more

Since my review awhile ago the manager/owner reached out to me and I couldn't believe it. Completely changed my opinion. Great way to run a business and be a stand up guy. read more

I don't know what it is, but their coffee is surprisingly good. Soy lattes, drip coffee, ice coffee, you name it. It's never overly bitter and is very fresh. I like that their food is good portions and they have a reindeer sausage burrito & halibut tacos. The only downside that I continually have here is the in-training baristas. I've had to send my coffee back because the order was wrong, multiple times. Good thing I didn't go through the drive-thru! read more

I tried this place out with a couple groupons I got and was hoping that I got a deal. I was a little floored by the prices here. The groupon was only good for food and I get that they are trying to promote that aspect of their business. Both times, I got a breakfast burrito and iced latte. The iced latte was a dollar more than you would pay at kaladi's or a similarly established coffee house. Admittedly, the service was nice & prompt and the latte delicious, but that should be expected, no? 5 dollars for a latte was too much. Maybe I was charged incorrectly, I don't know. The burrito was decent, but nothing to write home about. The first one I got was clearly pre-made and re-heated. The tortilla was very dry & chewy on the ends and the cheese inside a big, coagulated mess. The second time I went, it tasted freshly made. But again, 9 dollars for a breakfast burrito? yikes. I just can't justify it. I had read previous reviews about the halibut tacos and may still try to give those a go, but I am nervous that for the shocking sticker price of $15 I will be disappointed. Maybe a good place for tasty coffee, but not so much for food unless you're in a pinch. Just my two cents. read more

Like this place a lot. Make sure you keep your beer garden stocked and fresh.. oh and get rid of the weird ass McDonald's figures. They're creepy and no one likes them read more

Okay, been meaning to stop by here for a while. Finally got the chance on the way home from the gym today. I had high expectations from the previous Yelp reviews. It was solidly A-OK. My decaf Americano was good--the beans had a nice mellow roast. The kid's Italian soda looked decent. What killed me were the chicken tacos. Dry, bland meat with iceberg lettuce, shredded cheese, a few tomatoes, and some red cabbage. The rice was tasteless and the beans were (ditto) straight from the can to the microwave. I'm getting tired of places in Anchor town that put up a cool, hipster-esque logo and expect the masses to come flocking. For $19 I expect much, much more. At least a little flavor. Likely won't return. At least the employees were friendly. read more

A great experience! We went there at around 8:00 pm for dinner. It was crowded with tourists. We ordered Fish and chips, Nachos. The food was great and price was good!! Everything was tasty and we really enjoyed. But, the best was the services that we received. The guy (most likely the owner) was awesome. He asked us several times if everything alright. He served us from his heart. He even apologized for some noises from some customers although we were not bothered. Please, go there and try atleast once. read more

AK Alchemist was my first time trying reindeer tacos. They were pretty good, a little dry but unique and tasty. Their coffee is pretty stellar too with some interesting local takes on traditional milk and frothy drinks. For a shipping container restaurant, you can't go wrong. It's a unique place to stop in if you are on vacation or up in AK for business. One slight downside is that they tend to be short staffed. The line was long and it took a good 15 minutes to get the food and the drinks. read more

This became our favorite place for our whole Alaska vacation. Unassuming outdoor deck bar on a corner in downtown Anchorage. Halibut tacos with a beer the first time was really tasty. Came back for a crab leg boil which was really memorable for a group from Minnesota. Staff brings out huge pot of boiling water, you select the legs, boil them yourself after getting "trained in" on what to do. Did this late at night in the light of an Alaskan nighttime sun. The owner and his staff were among the most pleasant and fun people we met in two weeks. If you want a casual outdoor experience for great tacos and beer (and crab legs!), strongly recommend AK Alchemist. Much better than a stuffy and pricey restaurant! read more

Recently went through Alaska on a trip and stopped here on the first day. Being from Texas, it was nice to try a bit of the Alaskan/Tex Mex infusion (the reindeer tacos were delicious and it's hard to be beat the salmon quesadillas). Plus the coffee was great. A great stop if you're in Anchorage. read more