It was a busy Saturday today, and it was packed to the rafters, with a waitlist, to my consternation. A host comes and greets you and takes your name, and puts you on his list. I expected a 30 minute wait at the very least, due to the amount of people ahead of us, however we were offered to sit at the bar, and we took that offer. There are 4 seats, and none were occupied. The space is bright, clean, modern, and airy, freshly redecorated and very pleasant. We didn't realise that Borealis is an extension/offshoot of Harley's Old Thyme Cafe, but it becomes apparent when you see the menu, or one of the coffee mugs that display the Harley's logo. It has a much more modern feel than Harley's however. The decor and seating are beautiful, the chairs are padded and comfy. Black metal silverware. I ordered the Borealis Benedict with home fries and an orange juice, husband got the Croissant Benedict with hash browns and a berry lemonade. My only dislike of this entire experience was that there were ice cubes in my orange juice. Orange juice is better without ice - period, even if you're American. No one keeps oranges in the fridge, as the flavour of them is best at room temperature, and as such ice cubes don't enhance the flavour of orange juice. So I took them out. I haven't marked any stars down for it though because the rest of this experience was divine. My Borealis Benedict had bacon, Canadian bacon, chorizo, poached egg, hollandaise. This was a perfectly poached egg, with beautiful yellow yolk self-saucing the entirety of the meats. The bacon was thick and flavourful but for me, the star was the chorizo, surprising, in that I don't normally like chorizo. This chorizo was different - very savoury in its lead in, and then with a kick of spice and heat. And it was presented as crumbles on the muffin. Really delicious. The home fries were also perfect. Beautifully caramelized and seasoned, the pickled onions added a sharp tangy kick, and the avocado is always creamy green goodness. I could find no fault with this dish. Husband was also raving about his croissant Benedict, he commented on the tasty bacon, and was happy with how crispy the hash browns were. The staff were very pleasant and helpful, I saw one young lady cleaning and sanitizing very thoroughly around the coffee machine. I would recommend this place 100%, for breakfast brunch or lunch, and will definitely be returning, because the menu has many offerings I want to try. read more

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Fun atmosphere nice staff large brunch variety menu. We had a big party of 8, unfortunately when I called the day before I was told they don't take reservation for brunch. We waited maybe 20min which was not bad. We all enjoyed the classic expresso coffee and various breakfast plates. The soup was nice and creamy. Sauce over the croque was not too spicy with some verde yumminess. Hash brown on my husband's omlette plate was nice and crispy. read more

Borealis - Madame croque and seafood bisque - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Wow! Authentic Cochinita Pibil tacos! Took me back to the Yucatán! The flavors were brilliant and the pineapple habanero sauce served on the side was delicious! Walked in at 4pm to look at the menu and it was packed! Came back at 5:30 and I had the place to myself. This is a little hidden treasure! I will be back! read more

Borealis - Cochinita Pibil tacos with pineapple habanero sauce on the side. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Cute new spot on Dimond. Everything we've ordered here has been great. They seem to be more known for breakfast/lunch but I also recommend checking them out for dinner. read more

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Good food! Eggs are perrfecttttt! Everything is great except this wall blocking lights from coming in. read more

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Great food and excellent service. Family atmosphere. The restaurant was packed, but the staff, specially the manager were attentive and courteous. The food was great. read more

Staff hustle was amazing trying to get the next party seated. Food was great and the service was great. Couldn't ask for a better breakfast burrito. Nice remodel from previous owner. Every thing was fresh and clean. Can't wait to try the 3:00 to 8:00 pm menu. read more

One of the best brunch spots I've tried in a while. Beautiful menu and food. Service was great. Great aesthetic atmosphere! read more

Borealis - Coffee Bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Borealis is located in the old Torchon, which was a high-class farm-to-table restaurant, RIP. However, the ambience remains! Beautifully designed interior, with a side wing aimed at a coffee bar vibe. The bench seating, tables, glassware, and tableware all had functional style. We started with drinks: I ordered a drip coffee, companions ordered americano, vanilla latte, and a mango lemonade. Unsure if they actually made one an americano because they both came out like drip but both were labeled americano in the receipt. It was solid drip coffee served in big Harley's Old Thyme Cafe mugs, and I appreciated they gave us each a thing of half & half. The relation continues with Harley Cakes on the menu - and sooo good. The other items ordered were the strawberry French toast with a side of bacon, crème brûlée toast, and the white chilaquiles with chorizo. Everything delicious, and we finished every bite. Great place to go with a friend or date! read more

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This place was AMAZING! We were a table of 8 in for breakfast/brunch, and the accommodated us, even though they were extremely busy. Every single one of us were very happy with our food, and we couldn't believe how quickly our food was delivered. The servers were really hustling, and the place was very clean. If we could've given 10 stars, we would! You won't be disappointed with Borealis!! read more

Food was good but there was a gnat that crawled out from my moms food and we had to order a new one it shook me a bit, service was good read more

Borealis - Potato soup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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This place is so good I've been twice now and both times the food was great. Great atmosphere and staff and the food is fast as well definitely recommend this place :) I would for sure recommend the Nutella French toast it's amazing read more

This place was very welcoming and clean. I was in love with the aesthetic of the place and etc... but I do have a lot to say about the food. In my opinion the food was presented beautifully but was the taste wasn't adding up to the looks. We ordered the tiramisu french toast, and it came with to much cream and was undercooked... The avocado toast was under seasoned and the potato soup as well. I think they could just work on the taste of their food in general. Staff was great though! read more

We came because of the Yelp reviews. We enjoyed dining here. There was a short line, and maybe a 10 minute wait. We had Huevos Rancheros and the Cuban sandwich. Everything was excellent! Service was great and all the staff were very nice, welcoming and friendly. Ambiance was very pleasant! Highly recommend. read more

Had breakfast here our first morning in Anchorage. Excellent food and service. Portions were large and tasty. Highly recommend eating here. read more

Loves the atmosphere, the service was great. The food is very big portions, I loved the breakfast burrito although it had a lot of ranchero sauce BUT that's something I was able to work around. read more

Borealis - Breakfast burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

After seeing the recent reviews of Borealis next to Pet Stop on Dimond we tried it last night. Wow! Quick service, great ambiance, delicious food! He had the Steakhouse sandwich which was tender, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour that came with a dipping sauce complete with onions. He chose the Baked Potato soup as an accompaniment. It was thick and tasty, and full of bacon. My Chicken and waffle combo came with yummy coleslaw on top. The chicken breast meat was cooked to perfection and coated with a Just Right combination of warm spice for my preference. With the sweetness of the syrup on the waffle, the warmth of the seasoning on the chicken, and the tartness of the slaw, I know I will want to order it again! The new decor is soft and relaxing, though I loved the decor of the former Little Dipper for its nostalgia. read more

Borealis - Chicken and waffle. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Came to check out the new restaurant and we were very happy to have made it. The food was flavorful and served quickly and hot. The potato soup are delicious and the size of the meals was large. Suggest folks come by and give it a try we will be back. read more

Amazing coffee and the food was fresh and tasteful. The service was perfect and didn't have to wait long. Price was pretty average

Delicious new find on the South side! Coffee menu was great! Food options were terrible and the service was fast and friendly. Will be back!