Oh Benji's, its a good thing I dont live closer or I'd be a human whale. We were on the South-sh side of town toward the end of the day and I knew full well that Benji's would be sold out if everything, but I decided to take a chance. I was right, as I walked in they sold the very last thing of what I wanted. But gosh am I glad- it forced me to try something new. I didnt take a picture because it was so cold out and my hands were frozen, but it was a beautiful, elongated bakery treat. It had lovely purple Ube cream and touch of oreo crumbs on top, the base was essential much like a flat cruller, but if higher quality. It was sensational! I bought my husband something that looked lower carb that had coffee cream that also enjoyed. I got my husband custom cold jasmine sugar free tea, and I got a frosty honeydew melon drink. It was a little spendy, but its nice to have a treat one on a while. read more

I stopped by Benji's Bakery & Café in Anchorage for the first time and tried a few things. The Ube Croffle was the standout -- it was so delicious! It's like a croissant baked in a waffle form, but a bit denser than a regular croissant. What really made it special was the Ube cream -- a light, buttery frosting that wasn't too sweet. Easily a 10/10 for me. I also ordered the Ube Cruffin, which had that same croissant-like texture in a muffin shape. The inside had a light cream filling, and the top was covered with the same Ube cream. It was good, but not quite as amazing as the Croffle -- 7/10. The Ham Banh Mi was tasty and filling (6/10), and the Boba Milk Tea was decent too (6/10). Oh and I got to taste their smoked salmon chowder that my friend ordered. Very good flavor, body, and richness (8/10). Everything I had was good but nothing that was as memorable as the Ube Croffle, but it wasn't cheap -- I spent a total $32 for a sandwich, drink and 2 pastries. Then again, prices in Alaska tend to be higher in general. Overall, even though I've only been once, I'd definitely come back for that Ube Croffle -- it was the real highlight! read more

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Stopped by Benji's for an early lunch since it was walking distance from where we were staying, and we wouldn't have a car until later on in the day. Ironically, the items I was most excited for was underwhelming while pleasantly surprised by the one I didn't expect much from. We arrived shortly after they opened to get our hands on the cruffins and ended up getting 3 total (strawberry, mango, and taro) as new flavors came out while we were eating our lunch. I did not realize that the filling is all cream on the inside and the flavor is just from the injector. So while the top portion has some of the flavor you chose, there are large parts that are just cream which ended up being too rich. The Alaskan chowder was also underwhelming as I was expecting more than a few specks of smoked salmon in it and again way too creamy and rich. The saving grace was that bread that came with it which brings me to the banh mi. I was pleasantly surprised how good the grilled pork banh mi was and I definitely have had my share of banh mi. read more

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Benji's Bakery & Cafe was phenomenal. It blew my expectations away. I got a chocolate filled croissant, an assorted box of cruffins, and a sandwich. Oh my gosh, where do I start. Immediately walking into the place with everything on display and the smell of fresh baked breads and pastries was welcoming and amazing. The price was great for what you get. I was greeted with a smile and every question I had was answered, the place looked clean and beautiful. Absolutely delicious. The sandwich had fresh baked bread. Perfect, crunchy outside soft warm inside. 10/10 5 stars, would recommend again, and again, and again. read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Cruffins! - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

We originally wanted Benji's for a Wednesday lunch, but when we arrived, we were greeted by a taped sign on the door stating they were closed for maintenance. We were disappointed after driving 20 minutes to get here, but hey, things happen and at least we still had another day in Anchorage to try Benji's out. Unfortunately we weren't able to make it until near closing the next day, when most of their pastries had run out and they were down to their last bowl of chowder! Still, we found more than enough to order and soon were chomping down on the food. Alaskan Chowder ($6.95) - The clam chowders they offer are essentially different combinations of toppings on their classic clam chowder. The Alaskan Chowder is the clam chowder base topped with smoked salmon. This chowder is THICK. Like it has more solid ingredients than liquid, making it almost like potatoes in sauce rather than chowder. The potatoes are cooked through, although on the harder side of tender. The flavor is salty and briny. There aren't too many pieces of clam, but there's overall enough seafood due to the addition of the salmon. This is a luxurious chowder chock full of solids. I don't know if their chowder is normally like this or if it's so thick because it was the last bowl of the day. The chowder is served with a half baguette, although there isn't enough liquid to dip the bread into. The baguette is definitely more Vietnamese than French, having a lighter and airier interior and an exterior that leaves crumbs all over while eating. The crust isn't quite as shard-like as other baguettes I've had, so it's not quite as messy as some other banh mi baguettes. (4/5) Pork Bit & Cha Lua Banh Mi ($12) - The banh mi includes thinly sliced julienned carrot and daikon, pickled until tangy and very crunchy and lots of bright red coarsely minced pork bits, sweet and savory, tasting similar to char siu but not quite. Slices of cha lua cover the entire baguette, springy in texture and filled with meaty fish sauce umami. Long thin slices of jalapeno, sliced on the bias, grace the sandwich, although as they don't remove the seeds or the pith, so they are quite spicy. Finally, slices of cucumber add additional crunch. There's no than enough mayo and other fatty/liquid elements that the sandwich doesn't feel dry at all while eating. Everything comes together into a nice bite. (4/5) Benji's is certainly a solid place for sandwiches and chowder. I wish we had gotten there a bit earlier to try their laminated pastries and drinks! Bathrooms - Single unisex room read more

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Great and colorful bakery to snatch some yummy desert and coffee from on a perfect rainy day. I had a cappuccino and a strawberry croissant. The only thing I wished for that was missing were a few fresh sliced strawberries in the homemade cream. read more

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I ordered a banh mi takeout, it seems to be a typical cafe setup, not overly friendly service, and slightly overpriced. The flavor of the banh mi was good, with a large amount of what seemed to be French bread. I was left still hungry, but it was ordered and received in less than 10 minutes. They specialize in boba tea and other drinks. Overall, I don't think I'll return, but not a bad place to meet up and grab a unique tea or coffee. read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Menu - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Love this place, I wish their hours were a little bit longer and open earlier, but I knowthey have to make the food and they always have a line out the door. Items gets bought very quickly. Very good food! read more

Benji's Bakery is a must visit place on your trip to Alaska. We ended up visiting this place almost daily during our stay in Anchorage. It is by far one of the best bakeries with finest pastries in the US. Their Banh Mi sandwich was also delicious! read more

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Benji's is my go to spot if I want something small for breakfast/lunch. Benji's is a smaller establishment and if you don't get there earlier in the day, all of the baked goods will be sold out. I have never had their sandwiches or soup, but I hear they are very good. The atmosphere is awesome, always a crowd and they play great music. I would say it's more of a grab and go spot due to is size, but you could definitely eat in if need be. The staff is always efficient and friendly, but not overly warm, which is understandable since they're always moving so quickly. I always order the ham, cheese and jalapeño croissant and the borealis cooler. Both are amazing. I will say, this last time I ordered the croissant the style had changed, which gave me pause. When I started eating it, I noticed the taste was slightly off from previous visits so I decided to open the sandwich and found some meat that didn't resemble ham. Needless to say, I didn't and couldn't finish eating it. Huge waste of money. I would highly recommend Benji's if you're in the area. I would say, they are a little pricey in my opinion, but then you're in Anchorage so that should be expected. read more

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Wow, I could say a lot but I'll keep it kind of short. We stopped here as a spur of the moment choice. The food is absolutely delicious. We received quality and friendly service (especially from Erik) staff helped us get desserts, entrees, and drinks situated. Some of the best croissants I've EVER had. We also got The Islander sandwich and a savory croissant. Simply perfect- fresh and fluffy. read more

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They don't know how to make a cappuccino! We ordered a dry cappuccino and they gave us a latte. The desserts look lovely, we ordered the strawberry pistachio cruffin, it was excessively sweet and just filled with whipped cream! read more

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Drove past after driving because we needed something sweet . I saw the cream puff and thought let's try something new. Usually i don't do the cream filled, I'm just not a fan. But Oh am I happy I went outside my box. It was oh so creamy and delicious. Support local and go try some of the other items they offer. read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I got a few things with my family and got to try the ube cruffin and lychee croissant, which were super yummy! Definitely favor the cruffin and loved the cream in the inside (though it didn't really have a ube taste, a lot lighter than what I would've preferred). The workers were knowledgeable and eager to help us choose what we might like and the inside of the bakery itself was really cute! read more

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Benji's Banh Mi sandwiches doesn't disappoint! Been a while since I had the Saigon Classic and they are still consistently great sandwiches. Also, the fresh baked pastries and donuts are large and flavorful. 5 Stars: for Service. Arrived about 11:15 for lunch, right before the "rush". The server was pleasant, friendly and professional. She made a suggestion for their Boba Tea and my sister loved it. 3.5 Stars: Ambiance Seating was more bar table style and may accommodate about 30 people in the eating area. Light and refreshing w fruits and lychee pearls for added flavor and pops 5 Food: Ordered the Saigon Classic: baguette bun was about 10" in length, flakey and airy. The meats were plentiful, and the fresh and pickles veggies were a wonderful addition. A true classic Banh Mi sandwich. You won't go hungry after this sandwich. 5 Stars on Price: Only $9!!!! Also, don't forget a Boba, Smoothie or Coffee. And get a wonderful pastry too. read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Mango Boba Milk Tea and Saigon Classic Banh Mi - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Every pastry we ordered was delicious! The ham and cheese croissant and almond croissant were so good, I hardly shared with my husband. His iced coffee barely had any ice. That would be our only complaint. read more

Better Bahn Mi than I've ever had in Seattle, Washington, USA! I'd give it 4.5/5 stars. The classic milk tea boba (4/5 stars) wasn't as good as what I get at Asian chains that we have in Seattle, but I'd order it again next time I was here. The ube cream puff (4/5 stars) was also good, although too sweet for me to finish my half of it after having the boba. I'd come back again, especially for Bahn mi! read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Ube - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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They weren't even supposed to be opened on the Tuesday we stopped by, but we were so glad they were! Perhaps being technically closed explained why the display cases were so sparse, but Benji's doesn't really need vastness of variety when they've got pitch-perfect quality. The premier pastry we divvied up next door as we waited for our lunch (I read both are owned by the same people) was a Lychee Strawberry cannoli croissant. There's no way to fully appreciate one split between 5 people, especially while in public. My advice for first-timers: Treat yourself to whole "crannoli" alone in your car, so you can enjoy the shell out of it. A buttery, but firm croissant wrapped around a sweetly fluffy and flavorful lychee strawberry whip will make you cream and shout and let it all out! That was a hard act for our other purchase to follow (picture), but the cookies and cream cruffin retained the same tasty texture and the lightness of sugar. C&C is a safe and solid starting flavor. I'm pretty bummed we didn't get a chance to try other croissant creations during our short stay, but I hope our host will take more people to Benji's after that experience. read more

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August 2024. Lychee strawberry croissant, bahnmi and a tea $21. Good to treat yourself! I've been here a handful of times and gotten the croissant and a bahnmi. Today I got lost in the Que and waited over 30 minutes for a tea that was never coming as people after me were getting theirs. They had a steady line and were busy but there setup is a little chaotic. Too many people wanting items they make in the back and people were everywhere. I feel like a lot of places are too busy on a Saturday now to go anywhere in this town! I thought they were even closed because all the open signs were off and the blinds were halfway down. Service is flawed but their food is good. They do run out of items so it's best to come earlier for a better selection. read more

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Benji's cafe specializes in bahn mi sandwiches, pastries and special teas / boba and select soups. Unfortunately I have not had a great experience each visit. The first time I went, they got my sandwich wrong, refused to offer a refund or correct the mistake and provide me with a correct sandwich. The error was even verified on the recipe. The subsequent visits I have tried repeatedly to get a pork bahn mi sandwich. I've come at opening and they don't carry it that day which has been 4 times in a row with weeks/ months in between visits on various different days of the week. The last two visits I tried once mid day and once end of day, both those times they're sold out of everything but drinks. I asked the employees HOW can I get a bahn mi- they said they run out of everything except tea typically by 2 pm yet they stay open until til 7 or 8pm. This visit when I asked, they said try tomorrow they plan to cook all the pork tonight. I asked if they are open tomorrow with it behind a federal holiday. The employee said he didn't know it was a holiday and now he doesn't know IF they are even open tomorrow but IF they are, they SHOULD have pork bahn mi. This place gets extremely busy. As they never carry half their menu at all times I venture to guess people flock for the tea and early morning pastries? This is 25 minutes from my home and has not proved worth the drive. The place is small and most times no place to sit or stand. For all the above reason, I do not recommend unless you like to have tea drinks or if you're lucky enough to grab a pastry. If you want a bahn mi- you might be better off making them yourself which is what I've resorted to since this is one of the only places in Anchorage that sells them that I've found however, they are unreliable in the sales department. The pastries look great, I've purchased them so as to not be a completely wasted trip. They're good. The tea was ok. read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Borealis tea with popping boba - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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The food was 4/5 stars, but it was a bit odd that they ran out some of their food options so soon after opening. We arrived about 1-1.5hr after opening, and they were already out of some their bakery items. But weirdly, some of the items with a "sold out" sign over it, they were NOT sold out of... we ordered a couple banh mi, a few pastries, and finished it off with a taro coconut milk tea (75% sweet) with boba. My grilled pork my banh mi was full of tasty pork, and the fattiness was balanced well with the pickled veg, mayo, and cilantro, although it would've been nice to have more cilantro. The pastries (cheese and jalapeno and the danish) were flaky and delicious. We came back to try their strawberry lychee cream (a bit sweet for my liking). The taro/coconut flavor was mostly coconut and the boba, despite being advertised as having a sweet center were plain, chewy starch balls. read more

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Food A+ Tasty! Service A+ Greeted from when we walked in Ambiance B- could use some music and comfortable seats. read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Desert yummy!! - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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This is one of my new favorite spots for boba and banh mi sandwiches! I haven't tried much else outside of this, but will say that their pastries look great too. Service is quick and efficient; everyone is very friendly. The restaurant looks clean and decor is fun. There is not much seating area, but I always take my meal to go. I love their sandwich+drink combo for $12. I think it's so worth it. The chicken banh mi is my favorite and their thai iced tea is really nice! read more

Walked in to grab a little bite Made sure I got here early to at least have a chance of getting anything on the menu Food 4/5 Got the grilled pork banh mi Was good, bread could be better Drinks 3/5 The drink was good, it hit the spot on a nice sunny day, but that's about it was pretty much tea with a freshly squeezed orange. It didn't taste sweet but it felt sweet iykyk Always enjoy coming here every couple of months but plan to get here early if you want any pastries read more

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I've tried a few things from Benji's and each time I've been happy with the times. I've had a banh mi, different teas, cruffins, and croissants. The one item that stands out the most to me is their strawberry croissant. It is so light, crunchy, perfect strawberry flavor, and not overly sweet. The next thing on my list to try is the chowder. The service is always quick and friendly and the atmosphere is clean. Give them a try! read more

One of the best mocha's I've ever had, plus absolutely beautiful pastries, and great service: what more could you ask for? We tried a strawberry croissant, which was filled with the lightest strawberry whipped cream I can recall, and a traditional BBQ pork bánh mì, which was delicious. As we were leaving, a new batch of cruffins came out--so very tempting. Would be a regular if I lived in Anchorage! read more

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Heard and read good things about them here so we came for lunch after Christmas shopping. Not ever being here we came in out of the cold and it was warm inside. Wanted something fast and gravitated to the Bahn Mi. I ordered the pork and so did Richard. The bread is baked fresh twice daily and it was super tasty pork! Vegetables crisp and the jalapeno added a nice kick of heat! We kept looking at the baked goods and finally went and asked what they were. I found that the pastries weren't labled and heard a lot of folks while eating our sandwiches asking what's that or this. Maybe some labels on them? Unfortunatly none are Gluten Free but some looked absolutly delicious! Croisanfins cross between a Croissant and a Muffin intersting indeed! Will be back my occasional sweet tooth calls! read more

Stopped in yesterday for what I understood to be the "#1 Go-To" stop for my out-of-town friends...you know they say things like "When I go to Anchorage, this is the only 'Must Do' item on the agenda" so, I decided to give it a whirl. I got the Pork Banh Mi (sorry no photo)...it was everything you would ever want in a sandwich. The bread was definitely the star of the show. Crusty but not hard and the center was chewy in the best way possible. I also ordered several pastries to go. Got a pecan sticky roll, maple bacon cruffin, and a Chocolate Croissant. TO DIE FOR... I now have Benji's on my "Must Go" list when coming home to Anchorage. read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Pecan Sticky Roll, Maple Bacon Cruffin and Chocolate Croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I Lyfted spent money to try out all of their pastries only to walk in to a completely empty shop. No pastries or bread. Complete waste of time and apparently money getting a ride to eat specifically here read more

What Benji's does is one of a kind in Anchorage. Even though they're the only bakery serving unique flavored cruffins, giant creme puffs, and pastries they are still ensuring that they produce an amazing product. I first stumbled upon this shop on Instagram, but didn't try it until the beginning of 2020 because I'm not in the area often. During the beginning of the pandemic I made a few stops for some pick me up treats. I recently picked up some items from them again, and was reminded of just how awesome this shop is! This bakery is owned by the same people that own Phonatik, and Benji's can be found 2 doors down from their sit down Vietnamese restaurant. They serve the same delicious banh mi sandwiches as Phonatik. The bread is baked fresh daily at Benji's. The pastries are all a good sized portion, and packed with flavor. My favorite item from them is the carrot cake cruffin. The great part about Benji's is they are always trying out new flavors, or have specials so each visit to the shop something is different. Their boba drinks come in one size, and are always filled with boba. I finish the drink, and still have boba left over. I've only tried their Thai tea and matcha blaster, but thought both had good flavor, and they don't skimp on the tea. They are very active on Facebook & Instagram, and will post their specials if they plan on doing any for the day, they've recently started doing savory buns, and cookies sometimes! If you've never tried Benji's I highly encourage you to do so! You definitely won't be disappointed! read more

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Came late in the day to enjoy some pastries. My monkey bread muffin was slightly dry but had good flavor. I got a mango cruffin for my husband which had a cream filling, this was very good! read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Mango cruffin - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I've been here a few times enough now to be able to review and I love it here. Their baked goods are buttery, flaky and have great flavor with the different fillings and twists. They make bobas which I like and they don't skimp on it. I would like to try their Banh Mi's at some point. Service is usually friendly and knowledgeable and the ambiance is very island vibe and casual. Most times I've been there they have J Boog or Fiji playing. read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Horchata Cruffin and Strawberry Lychee something - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Obsessed with this place.. but in ordered to get all the good pastries, you have to be there when they first open up because they sell out.. read more

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I love Benji's. It reminds me of the Asian bakeries I enjoy visiting in larger cities such as NYC and Boston. The cruffins (croissant muffins) are my favorite among their pastries and they come in a variety of flavors and fillings. I have yet to try the sandwiches and chowders but they look delicious as well. Customer service is excellent. I visited one night close to closing time and ordered a bubble tea and a pastry. The employee generously gave me two extra pastries. Bakery aside, they also have the best bubble tea in town. I recommend the Matcha Blast. The signature teas are good too if you want something without milk and more on the fruity side. There's no other place in Anchorage like Benji's so it has quickly become one of my favorite spots that I will frequent when I'm in the area. read more

We ordered a pistachio vanilla cruffin, a chocolate croissant, a ham & cheese croissant, and 2 plain croissants. All were crispy and flaky yielding to that buttery interior that croissants should have. The filling combination on pistachio vanilla was divine. We really decided to stop by on a lark - it was in the area and had 10 minutes until opening and had good reviews. As soon as we'd parked, cars started to drive up and people were lining up, so we lined up too. This place opened their doors to a line of about 40 people (all quickly served by friendly staff and ready to go in 5 minutes). We snagged some stools by the window and were impressed with A) the food (Yum!!) and B) people just kept coming! The line was still present when we left, albeit with completely different people, and everyone happily eating, so there wasn't nearly as much conversation as you would expect. Ha! I would take to go orders in the future because it gets pretty crowded, but what these people do, they do extremely well. Highly recommend. read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Pistachio vanilla cruffin, chocolate croissant, and ham & cheese croissant. All great but pistachio vanilla was amazing. - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Had their Chicken Banh Mi & a Taro Cruffin. Both were delicious! I love that they include what looks like a mini baster to inject in the taro flavor. It gives the cruffin a unique and creative spin that no one else is doing. The Chicken Banh Mi was large and very flavorful. The flavoring is very Pacific Islander inspired. I really enjoyed it. I will be back to get both ite read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - Chicken Banh Mi - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Most excellent! Seriously!!! Ranks up there at the top of our favorite bakeries!!! We went when we landed in Anchorage and had to make time to grab some more matcha and taro cream puffs to eat... and take on the plane back home to the kids. We still think about you all... can't wait to return. You all will be our first stop when we return to Anchorage! read more

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Speedy service, I got a Thai milk tea with Boba that was fantastic. Unfortunately, I had shaken and drank some of it before I took a picture (sorry). We didn't have an opportunity to try any of the baked goods, but the place has a nice vibe, and the service was good, if I had one piece of advice, it would be to share the Wi-Fi password. It seems as though even the staff did not know it, which was weird. read more

Benji's Bakery & Cafe - papaya mango slush - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This is by far my favourite boba place in any state. I've tried quite a lot of boba in search of somewhere better, currently impossible to find. Service is typically fast even with a line; I'm a regular customer always able to get my boba fix with no issue. Chicken Bahn Mi is my go to if I'm hungry but the Chowder is good as well and the bread is always perfection. CONSISTENTLY playing good music, I appreciate the staff who work here and who previously worked here. Thank you for serving the community! read more

It was my birthday so why not enjoy some local treats. Strawberry fruity pebble's with the strawberry cream filling did not disappoint. Great selection and service a must try! read more

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