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    Benji's Bakery & Cafe

    4.6 (246 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for groups

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    Cruffins!
    Michael S.

    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.

    Front Counter
    Albert T.

    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

    Natasha K.

    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.

    Menu
    Ryan Z.

    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.

    Pastries
    N M.

    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!

    Croissant
    Aminah C.

    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.

    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.

    Cruffin
    Moumita G.

    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!

    Patricia H.

    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.

    Buns
    Analise B.

    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!

    Mango Boba Milk Tea and Saigon Classic Banh Mi
    Kelly C.

    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.

    Ube
    Naomi J.

    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!

    Cro-ffin? Croissant - Muffin
    Jo P.

    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.

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