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    Black Bear Coffee

    4.5 (29 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Sarah S.

    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 :)

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    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.

    Ashlyn R.

    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.

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    Ted J.

    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.

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    1 year ago

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

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

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    7 years ago

    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!

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

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

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

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    Organic Oasis Restaurant & Juice Bar - Mushroom soup, vegan Reuben and beach comber smoothie

    Organic Oasis Restaurant & Juice Bar

    3.9(186 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Organic Oasis | Restaurant & Juice Bar is an anomaly among many restaurants that I have dined at…read more They boast a very diverse menu that satisfies meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. However, the vegetarian menu is the reason why I chose Oasis over many others around Anchorage when I arrived. Many restaurants' vegetarian/vegan options are limited consisting of bar foods like vegan burgers, French fries, salads and fried pickles that are high in salt and greasy high fats. This place is completely different; for instance, the bowls and wraps section, which you can customize with optional brown rice, quinoa, flatbread, or tortilla. I chose the Vegan High-Protein bowl and quinoa. The tofu was soft and flavorful, and the hummus was perfectly complementary. The star was the in-house salad dressing, which I can't remember what was in it and what its name was, but it was green, tangy and phenomenal. The food was so good that I returned on Saturday, and there was no drop-off in flavor and service. This place is highly recommended, and whenever I'm back in Anchorage, I would definitely be returning.

    We were visiting the University of Alaska Anchorage June 26th and needed lunch before heading out…read moreof town. Organic Oasis had some great reviews and the two in my party were semi-vegetarians. There were 6 other people in the room. The menu was well laid out and had great options for the meat challenged. We ordered our lunch at 1130. We were served water and then we waited... and waited. At 1230, we debated on leaving when I finally asked the hostess if she knew how much longer it would be, her response was curt and short, "they just started it." We thought it was odd that with so few in the room, the meal was just started nearly an hour after ordering. At 1250 the meal arrived. We had ordered the protein plate, a Thai salad and a turkey sandwich. The protein plate had an unseasoned burger patty that was crispy on the outside and raw on the inside and the steamed vegetables were barely cooked with the carrots still having the peels on them, the Thai plate had zero sauce. The turkey sandwich was exceptional, I opted for no cheese and added avocado. At 115, I went to the counter and the hostess looked very weary and asked what I wanted when the phone rang. She picked it up and immediately hung it back up without answering, then took the receiver off the phone. I said I would like to pay my bill. At this point, the hostess turned to the waiter who had been waiting on us saying, "these are yours." Three meals, only the sandwich was edible, came to $75. Wow. We were hoping that someone was just having a bad day, but seeing other reviews, our experience was similar to others. Will not be going back.

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    Organic Oasis Restaurant & Juice Bar - Peaceful ambience

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    Thai tofu wrap.

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    T&T Asian foods

    4.8(4 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Very nice people but a very expensive Asian grocery store. The nice thing about this store is many…read moreitems are fresh and still alive lol (crab) which is probably the reason for the higher prices. I was a little disappointed the last time I came in as I wanted just half of the Asian squash and I asked if they could half it and they said no. I know they do it because I heard the owner offer to cut it for someone during their live stream earlier that day but they did not do it for me when I asked. The best pro of this place imo!They have a delicious bahn mi! I can't stop thinking about it! Anyways, I only really shop here if I am looking for something specific like blue crab but other than that I am glad they have fresh shipment of veggies and Asian fruits that come in.

    In short: If you're looking for some delicious sandwiches or authentic Vietnamese Bánh Mì and…read moredrinks, this is the place to go! I bought a bánh mì thịt người (deli meats) and went home to share some with my husband, and we immediately went back to get 3 more I'm from Orange County, CA (known to have high concentration of Vietnamese population), and walking in the store is like coming back home. The owner is a very nice and friendly Vietnamese mom, came to the US ten years ago. We were chatting and watching her make the banh mi, and it just looked so satisfying to see her cutting the bread and see the steam rising. Perfectly toasted outside, fluffy inside, stuffed with meats and fillings. The bánh mì thit người was savory, with hints of sweetness, spice, and pickles veggies. You can request to not have those in the sandwhich, but all the flavors really meld together into a delicious experience. She sells tons of drinks there. We tried her Viet coffee, and her's is very rich and has a deep sweet flavor to it (be careful not to drink too late in the day if you're sensitive to caffeine). There's also a large variety of tropical fruit like longan, lychee, baby mango, mangosteen, etc. I highly recommend anyone who wants to eat Viet food, try interesting specialty drinks, or just wants to support small local businesses to check out her store.

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    T&T Asian foods - Bánh mì thịt nguội , pickled veggies in the side, lychee

    Bánh mì thịt nguội , pickled veggies in the side, lychee

    T&T Asian foods - Bánh mì thịt nguội and lychee

    Bánh mì thịt nguội and lychee

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    Acaí Alaska - Outside of trailer

    Acaí Alaska

    4.0(8 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    I'm so glad this place was resurrected after COVID shut down many small business establishments in…read moretown including Acai Alaska. Acai Alaska is located in a small trailer/food truck that sits atop a hill on the corner of Brandon St. and Old Seward Highway directly across from Southside Grill. There are new owners who have taken over from the original who operated at a strip mall off of Lake Otis and Dowling several years ago. The employees are super friendly and easy to converse with. The menu hasn't changed much although some of the food items like Musubi and almost all of the sandwich selections except the Grilled Cheese and Grilled Cheese with Ham are no longer available. There is a drive-thru window on one side where you can place your order. I ordered the Mauna Kea Bowl (topped with bananas, blueberries, strawberries, macadamia nuts, walnuts, chocolate-covered almonds, granola with raisins, and coconut shavings) on the Nutty Heaven base (Acai berries, bananas, strawberries, and peanut butter). The ingredients were fresh, filling, and made to order so expect to wait several minutes if there are a line of cars. However, it is worth the wait and easily a delicious healthy alternative for lunch and not just a snack. Other items on the menu include the Tiger Shark (blackberries, kiwi, raspberries, walnuts, almonds, goji berries, bee pollen, chia, and a variety of seeds that includes pumpkin, sunflower, flax, and hemp seeds), the Bonsai (kiwi, chocolate-covered Acai/blueberry, macadamia nuts, and spirulina) with a unique color combination once the ingredients are blended together, the Sleeping Lady Smoothie (Acai blend topped with mango and shredded coconut), and the Fireweed Smoothie (Acai blend topped with acerola and goji berries). Punch cards are offered for return visits. Buy nine bowls, get the tenth one for free. This place is a good option for those who want a healthier meal or a post-workout smoothie that offers a mix of healthy carbs and protein.

    After a few years hiatus this shop is back under new ownership! Same great recipes in a new grab &…read morego location in the Huffman area. It's definitely my favorite spot for açaí bowls. Service was quick & friendly. The trailer has one window for ordering & another for pick up. It truly was starting to feel like summer until our little mid March snow dump, but these açaí bowls will help keep your sunny spirits up. With 3 bases & 10 signature bowls to choose from there's certainly something for everyone! They also have smoothies & a cafe menu available as well. The blends are all dairy free & there's no added sugars. On this visit I ordered a 16oz MOFO bowl (blackberries, kiwi, mango, raspberries, strawberries, chocolate covered açaí & blueberries, granola with raisins & almonds, coconut shavings & I added a honey drizzle) with the original açaí blend. For my son I got the 16 oz Hawaiian blend smoothie. I love these smoothies for kids because all the sugar comes from the fruit. Go check this trailer out to get yourself a nice healthy treat!

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    Large mofo bowl

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    Maui Waui Bowl!

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