This is literally the best place ever. You know that one song that says "Heaven is a place on…read moreEarth." Well I found the place. I can't stop going here, it's so good. And the workers at the chocolate bar are AMAZING, angels.

Loved it and my kids had a lot of questions and the employees answered them. We also tasted…read morechocolate samples and I was glad to do so because I would've been disappointed on some of the flavors I thought would be my new favorites. Instead we brought home awesome treats.

Wow, these are truly unique hand-crafted chocolates. Aurora Chocolates is a local gem that you…read morereally must visit if you are in the area. The chocolate bon bons are hand painted and filled with one of a kind delicious flavors. Yummmm!!

Beautiful chocolate and the workers are so nice. I purchased as a gift, they had gift boxes even.read more

My husband and I came to Alaska for our honeymoon, and this was one of our favorite spots. To be…read morehonest, we didn't expect much at first because I'm not a fan of snobby chocolates (I like basic flavors). But wow, we were in for a surprise! We walked in the shop, and there was a gentleman at the counter who greeted us and explained the chocolates to us. It turns out he is the husband of the master chocolatier who makes the chocolates! Ingrid, his wife, runs the original shop at another location where she makes the chocolates, while the husband manages the hotel location. It was a pleasant surprise to find out the gentleman is a Korean, just like me and my husband. He shared with extensive detail how each of the chocolates are made and the painstaking (and almost impractical) process that his wife goes through to craft each piece of chocolate. And yes, they are gorgeous! But even more than just the appearance of the chocolates, I was blown away by the taste. Some flavor combinations sounded a little crazy, but they actually tasted good and suited even my basic chocolate palate. If you're in Alaska, this place is worth a visit because there truly is no other place like it. It is a bit pricey, but it is well worth the money in my opinion.

After looking for a dessert spot, I ran into this one in the hotel and I was greeted by the Most…read morehelpful and genuinely nice man. Come to find out he is the husband, and the wife is the one who makes all the chocolate. I got one from every case, they did not disappoint. It was delicious.

I went to the breakfast near by and saw this shop as we were about to leave. It looked interesting…read moreso we decided to check it out. It a small little shop with all sorts of goodies. It has various flavors of taffy, popcorn, and other candies. What's really special about them is that they have glacier water taffy (they use the glacier water to make their taffy - much better than salt water taffy in my opinion) Service: I thought that the service here was super friendly and professional. She let us try samples of everything and was gracious enough to tell us a little history behind some of the flavors. Goodies: Taffy - I usually am not a big fan of taffy, but I like these! I especially like the watermelon and fireweed flavors. Popcorn - One of the better candied popcorn I've had. Again, I really like the fireweed flavor. Chocolates/Fudges - I haven't had any of their chocolate products, but they sure look delicious! Overall: I think this is a great little shop that anyone who come and check out. The prices are reasonable and the quality is great!

Wanted to check out this place because I hadn't been before (and maybe they sold pez?) they don't…read more Anyways you step inside and the shop is tiny with a selection of flavored popcorn (9/10$) rock candy and a few novelty candy like pop rocks and gummies. At the moment they don't have any salt water tarfy. They guy who must be the owner or someone told us a story about how they can't get the syrup or rather the buckets to store it in. So no salt water taffy for the past two years but he said they would bring it back in the future. We ended up getting dill pickle pretzels(I didnt like them, they tasted nothing of pickles) and a pack of popcorn in the $5 bin. It was in the $5 bin because sometimes the little square food saver thing doesn't work and it doesn't seel the package. The popcorn tasted fine tho. They had some flavors I would have liked to try like everything bagel but I don't know if they do samples. The other portion of their place is where they make the products, lots of popcorn popping. You can also find their items at waffles and what not down the road and I've also seen them at Walmart in the Alaska section.

Great stop for gifts to bring back home. They also offer samples of their signature…read morechocolate-covered wild berry jelly candies. Mission accomplished, got a box to take home! Staff is friendly and helpful too. Interesting flavors for the jelly centers too, all native berries like gooseberry, black currant, blackberry, fireweed, mossberry, lingonberry, etc. There are also some boxes that just have the more standard flavors like blueberry and raspberry. The prices here for their own products are a lot cheaper than elsewhere...$14 box of chocolates here compares to $19 at airport and $17 at gift shops.

This location was lame. Most of the items they sell are not candy and even less berry's. The store…read moreis very small and crowded. It was not easy to nagaviate because the ales are packed and not very wide. There was only 1 person working so the line was not moving very fast. There is another location somewhere in the area. This location is a much larger location or so the flyer says. I would skip this location and find the order one that looks nicer bigger and has a huge chocolate waterfall! Willy Wonka Style!!

No Better Sandwich Highly recommend!!!!So glad I found this place!!! The best service as well!!read more

These tiny macaroon treats pack in the flavor in small bite size packages…read more My daughter loves making macaroons at home but the kitchen gets the 'WTF just blew up in here' effect! It's like almond flour and food coloring and pastry sheets and stand mixer with various fruit fillings in a state of chaos LOL! In a pinch, with no fuss or muss, let the pros handle it. We've bought his treats at the South Farmers Saturday Market as he's there in Spring/Summer with his booth. I've seen he does salads too, but haven't done one yet, but Judy has had them for work events and says they're really good. We got a B-Day gift for our daughters BF and got 5 varieties. Currently they have a Whiskey Chocolate off the Menu! My daughter and James the owner talk Maccaroon speak when they're togGreat deserts if your daughter can't make a quick batch!

Our favorite bakery in Anchorage hands down. The service is great. It's a quant little store that…read more3-4 people can wait to be served, or wait at the door. The cookies are some of our favorites as well as the bran muffins. We try to go at least once a month.

Stopped by because my mother now has me completely addicted--and I can see why…read more I picked up a variety of their tarts along with a chocolate cake filled with raspberry, and everything was absolutely delicious. Each tart had its own unique flavor, perfectly balanced and not too sweet, which made it way too easy to keep reaching for another. The chocolate raspberry cake was a standout--rich, moist, and layered with just the right amount of tartness from the raspberry filling. What really surprised me was how satisfying everything tasted without feeling heavy or overly sweetened--and even better, it didn't spike my blood sugar the way most desserts do. You can tell there's intention behind the ingredients and how everything is made. They also have plenty of other baked goods like cookies, brownies, and more, so there's definitely something for everyone. The staff are friendly, and the bakery itself is so cute--such a welcoming little spot that makes the experience even better. If you're looking for treats that feel a little more thoughtful but still indulgent, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

What a great way to lean about good quality chocolates and support and Alaskan business - that is…read morealso a big supporter of Alaskan businesses! Great for small groups to do the tour!

From the owner: Chugach (pronounced CHEW-gatch) Chocolates hand makes chocolates at the base of the Chugach…read moremountain range in southcentral Alaska. We craft chocolate bars with two overlapping missions: 1) Making chocolates that taste exceptional. When we create new flavors, if it's not some of the best tasting chocolate in the world, we won’t make it. 2) Making chocolates with local ingredients. We use the various Alaskan grown, harvested, or made flavors and products to create our signature chocolate bars. Like our Prince William Sound Sea Salt Bar that we make with Sea Salt from Prince William Sound, which we either make in house with sea water from Whittier, AK or we purchase from Prince William Sea Salt Company in Whittier; our AK Birch Toffee Bar that we make with Alaskan Birch syrup from Bridge Creek Birch Company in Homer, AK and Kahiltna Birchworks in Talkeetna; our Kelp and Cayenne Bar that we make with kelp from Barnacle Foods in Juneau; as well as others.

I had such a wonderful experience at Benji's Bakery & Cafe. Everything was fresh, delicious, and…read moremade with love. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and attention to detail. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and helpful. You can really tell that there's a lot of care and passion behind the food. It's a great place to stop by for a delicious treat, coffee, or a relaxing meal. I am slowly trying all the items Benji's has to offer and I can honestly say I have not had anything that I haven't enjoyed. My favorite thus far has been the pistachio crumbly danish. I highly recommend Benji's Bakery & Cafe to anyone and everyone, definitely worth a visit!

Just stopped by and I'm writing this review from Costco. This pastry was absolutely divine! I'm not…read moresure what it's called but the crust/dough was flaky and buttery on the outside and pillowy on the inside but still felt doughy. The filling was creamy and light, not too sweet but still just right. The service was also fantastic. I couldn't decide which one to try and this guy gave us 2 for 1. He made a loyal customer out of me!

Love this place, the ambiance is nice, its quiet and smells great and I think the cafe is…read morebrilliant. Employees are knowledgeable and helpful. You can try any tea on their wall and the cost for a brewed pot is reasonable depending on what tea you want to try. One thing I will say is this is a high end price range kind of establishment, I pay about $20-$35 for 4/5 ounces of loose leaf tea in a take home tin. It can stretch a ways if you make small cups and brew the same leaves multiple times, but the products they have for sale, not just the tea, are a luxury buy in my opinion.

I can't believe this place was under my nose all these years and I didn't realize what an awesome…read moretreasure this place is!! But now that I know, I'm so excited and hope to visit again soon! So they have a store side where you will find delightful spices, tea pots etc... and then they have the tea room where you can sit and enjoy a pot of tea in delightful little tea cups and so much more, including pastries. I almost want to keep this place a secret but I won't because it's a gem in our city. Service was helpful and friendly.