For fast drive thru service it was as expected nothing more nothing less, coffy was good.

Very poorly made coffee. I don't know how this place has such good reviews. An absolute disappointment. My mom and sister couldn't even finish their lattes. Very bland and tasted like it was drip instead of espresso. My London fog was tolerable but too sweet. The little building was cute of course and the service was fine. read more

I had the S'mores special!!! Loved it! I highly recommend. The service was great she was so friendly and gave us some tips.

I'm generally not the target audience for coffee stands. I'd prefer to sit down for breakfast. I always giggle when Joe Financial Adviser tells you to "cut down on those lattes" so that you can one day become a MILLIONAIRE! But, I've been having a lot of rushed mornings lately. So I've been ending up at coffee shacks. I pulled in here because it was close to work, and for pretty much no other reason. It was 10am and there were pretty husky lines on BOTH sides of the shack. "Hmmm...should I just bail?" I stuck around. The lines moved FAST. Made the "express lane" at the grocery store look putzy. As many of these espresso stands don't seem to have drip coffee (my favorite coffee is drip...black...black as Satan's heart, at night, in a black hole, with your eyes closed. That shows you how fancy I am.) I find myself instinctively ordering approximated-drip-coffee (Americano). I ordered a 16oz Americano and a breakfast burrito. They both came out FAST. And the coffee was good. The burrito was a standard grocery store burrito heated up in a microwave, but hangry beggars can't be satiated choosers. The girl working here was peppy, quick, and nice. Like the cheerleader at your high school that was friendly even to the lowly geeks. PROTRIP for the fellow DRIPPERS: I noticed a sign saying they do, in fact, have drip coffee. Not only that, it's $1. Not only that, if you bring your own mug, thermos, container, etc. it's only FIFTY CENTS! read more

Super good coffee and reasonable prices. The baristas make proper coffees. Pup friendly as they gave mine a biscuit. Also you can get a punch card. read more

Stayed in an Airbnb close by in Anchorage. My dad and I walked to the Black Bear coffee stand and hopefully didn't look foolish when we stood in line with the cars that had pulled up. We don't have these darling coffee houses on the East Coast but it was so splendid to look over their menu and speak with someone who was enthusiastic that early in the morning. The three times we walked over for coffee, the employee in the house was friendly and quick. Coffee was a bargain too! $3ish for 2 medium coffees. Also- no sales tax in AK! No excuse to not leave a small tip :) read more

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Stil the best chai latte I've ever drank. Use actual powder instead of liquid and they steam it perfectly. Great location and easy to get in and out. Typical prices for Anchorage. read more

I gave 3 stars but it's a 3.4-star to me. Pros: - Service is great! The lady was super attentive and flexible to changes. Noted that it's a coffee-shack, so there is no place to sit! DRIVE-THRU ONLY - The shake is heavenly! - The 12-oz breakfast burrito is great -- I'm no expert to Mexican food but it was tasty from my standard. It has a nice load of cheese, potatoes, eggs and sausages. Cons: - Food are all microwaved so don't set your expectation too high. @ The ham & cheese croissant is subpar -- since it's microwaved, it's nowhere near crunchy and tastes like a Walmart croissant @ We also ordered a cinnamon roll -- it's humongous! The size of an adult's hand! But it's really plain and dry so we had to give up on it after some bites. - If you like strong/more bitter coffee, you will probably not be impressed by the latte here. I ordered a 16-oz latte and it tasted plainer than Starbucks' 16-oz blonde latte. Adding an extra shot might help. Traveling from Boston, we think it's a great place to try local coffee. Meanwhile, we would say we had seen better coffee houses. read more

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We spent a week in Alaska in August and hit this place every single morning. The coffee was great, baristas were very kind and great conversationalists. We can't wait to visit Alaska and Black Bear Coffee Company again. read more

This place is fast and delicious! We are visiting AK and were told to stop at one of these coffee shops and we are so glad we did! The breve was fantastic. Highly recommend read more

One of the last places on Earth to have egg nog, this drive-thru is not only reasonably priced, but the staff is super nice and accommodating! One of my fave coffee huts in AK! Thank you!! read more

Very friendly staff and for us it is located in a great location! My husband and I ordered tiramisu lattes and they tasted amazing. If you see this place definitely stop by. read more

Black Bear Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

We are staying at the holiday inn express for a week and we have had this coffee every morning for 5 days. Top notch service and the coffee (latte) has been amazing. I would absolutely recommend this to everyone! read more

Very surprised that it's possible to get a good cup of coffee out in the middle of nothing. They serve Steamdot coffee which is roasted in AK, the only possible way to serve fresh roasted coffee in a place that requires ships, dogs, and insane pilots in small planes to get goods up here from what I've been told by the locals. I wouldn't call it universally the best coffee I've experienced (Intelligentsia in Chicago gets that chip), but it was leaps and bounds better than expectations. The food is top notch, not just "for a coffee place" but was well above expectations for all things we ordered. The staff is friendly and interactive, and the prices are right. If you are in this area, this is a necessary stop. read more

A good cup of coffee overall. The barista was good to speak with and the coffee was a fair price. I'm glad I stopped by here today and feel it's a nice local coffee shop. read more

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Always a smart choice for a quick drive through cup of coffee. Generally quick, they listen to special requests, and they're consistently good. read more

Great coffee. Up here on vacation, I've tried a few other local coffee places and so far this is the best I've had!

Do not go here. It will ruin all other coffee huts for you. By far best in Anchorage. After frequenting this joint for weeks, I went on vacation and Starbucks was the only coffee shop in the entire state(it seemed). I asked them to recreate the always wonderful salted caramel latte that I get from Black Bear. It was.........so nasty that I IMMEDIATELY THREW IT AWAY WHILE MAKING EYE CONTACT WITH THE BARISTA. I look back and I feel bad, but technically it was your fault for making all other coffees terrible in comparison. I live on east side and I still drive my happy ass all the way to Spenard for one of those bad boyz. xoxo~ see y'all tomorrow read more

Hard to rate this place. I stopped on a Sunday (today) around 12:45. I was on my way to an appt. The friend I was with suggested stopping here; she even offered to buy. It is not my usual policy to stop anywhere when I am short on time but...I really wanted coffee. There was only one car in front of me but two cars on the other side. I think the other vehicles were probably ordering multiple coffees (guess they didn't know I was in a hurry) but it took forever for me to get to the window. The service was very friendly. The coffee was good; I always get a vanilla latte. What I didn't get is my friend paid and gave her punch card (loyalty card) and she only got one punch for buying two coffees! Is that the way it usually is? I never use the punch cards but I assumed a punch for EACH coffee. As I said hard to rate for me. It took too long to get to the window for me to stop often. But...the service was friendly and...the coffee was good. The price was right but it isn't on my way anywhere usually so I probably won't go back. read more

Good coffee, efficient barristas. They should advertise their morning munchies better. read more

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Found this walk /drive thru on layover in the ANC. OUTSTANDING cappuccino, delightful server, and solid baked goods. Plus, I was flattered when a kind woman in front of me in line paid my tab! Thank you, AK! read more

Service was friendly. Espresso was just ok given I am a snob. Muffins are from Costco.

Good place. Many hotels very close. Nice people. quick drive through service

Absolutely incredible!!! Visiting from Texas for work and vacation. I always like to drink local coffee when I travel. We tried various coffee spots in Anchorage and this far exceeded all of them. Such smooth, bold, easy-to-drink coffee and the friendliest staff. Highly recommend! read more

Stopped here when staying at a nearby hotel in March, 2011. Bought a cappuccino and a monster biscotti. Both items were delicious. The staff was friendly. Plan on stopping by again in 2012. Great little coffee hut; definitely recommend. read more

Great tea, friendly baristas and dog treats to! Easy to drive in and out.

The busiest coffee hut in Anchorage for a reason! We come here almost daily. We drive out of our way to get the coffee from Black Bear. Not only is the staff wonderful; remembering what we drink (2 white chocolate mocha's .. 1 with whipped cream)and always friendly and accommodating, but the coffee is fantastic. The white chocolate mocha is the best I've ever had. I'm told It's the owners original recipe. Does she know she's sitting on a gold mine??? Yum! I hear it's for sale. Potential buyers: if you want the customers this business currently has.....steady with 3-4 cars deep on both sides waiting patiently for this superior coffee....you might want to ask what it'll take to get her white chocolate mocha recipe included in the deal! Thanks to all at Black Bear for making my mornings more "bearable". read more

Awesome coffee shack. The staff is so friendly and inviting, and their coffee is better than Starbucks. I'm new to Anchorage but this place is my favorite. read more

They have the best black & white hot chocolate!! I wish we had one were i lived bc we stopped while on vacation. The staff was very friendly & helpful!! Great company! read more