We has just gotten off a cruise ship and found this place online. The restaurant is nicely decorated, clean, and welcoming. The service was fast and efficient. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was AMAZING!! A great mixture of American and Mexican breakfast foods with some creative twists. Our party of six had the chicken and waffles, the tiramisu french toast, and the eggs Borealis Benedict. Everything was great. We returned two days later before our trip home and tried the breakfast burritos. Also fantastic! Prices are a bit high for breakfast but the portions are huge and you will want to finish all of it because it tastes so good. Absolutely worth the money. If we're ever back in Anchorage we will go there again. read more

Food was really good. Wait for food pretty long. Messed up the order coming out but quickly fixed it. read more

Borealis - Borealis eggs Benedict with a croissant instead of English muffin. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Being out-of-towners, we did a quick search while driving and Borealis popped up. It was closest to where we were so it is simply luck that we got there. There was a line out the door indicating a wait list. I checked with the manager he said it would be about 15 minutes. He called for us to be seated at 12 minutes. We were immediately brought ice water and we ordered coffee. The dining room feels like the fusion of a bistro and a local diner. I was impressed that when we arrived every table was full, yet the staff made us feel like we were the most important guests. Truly incredible how they were so efficient for a Sunday morning ( typically the peak time of the week for a breakfast diner). Kudos to Borealis for an excellent meal. read more

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The atmosphere is clean but a tad loud. I ordered the eggs Benedict with hash browns to be extra crispy. The eggs were Luke warm and the hash browns were absolutely cold. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly on consistency and the hollandaise sauce was creamy and good. The portions are adequate for the cost. Was disappointed in the food's temperature but otherwise it's tasty. read more

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07/26/26: We stopped here for brunch on our way to the airport to go back home after vacationing in Anchorage/Alaska. Food: amazing! We ordered 3 lattes (one with oat milk), the Nordic Smoke omelette with hash and toast, and the Royal Benedict with hash. The omelette was filled with veggies and smoked salmon which paired very well with the cheese sauce (?) and capers. The eggs were perfectly poached for the Benedict. The hash was crispy and flavorful without being oily at all! Service: was efficient and friendly. The usher was doing an amazing job and the wait staff was knowledgeable. Ambience: lighted, warm, and inviting! They have a cute coffee bar in house giving it a cozy feel. Would I recommend and return? Absolutely! It's a newer place - I recommend everyone to check it out. If I'm back in anchorage, I would come back. 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

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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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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We flew into Anchorage and saw that Borealis had excellent reviews and decided to eat there. Our experience was GREAT! The staff were attentive, kind, and helpful. The meals came out quickly and we devoured every crumb on our plates. The major hits were the Nutella French toast and pancakes. The side of fruit contained strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries (high quality rather than basic melons). The restaurant style was clean, artistic, and open. It was a beautiful space to dine in! We would highly recommend eating here. read more

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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

They were super busy when we got there and they moved quickly to get our party of 6 sat. Even though they were busy they still got to us quick and food out fast! Food was good and the portions were generous! My friends and I talked about how the salad was a random option to have for breakfast, but got it anyways to try and I'm glad we did because it was delicious! read more

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

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Ate there today with a total of 6 people from Maryland on our first part of a 14 Alaskan trip. The staff was super helpful setting us up for a table of 6. He was humorous and did not make us feel rushed. They served us well and kept coming back to see if we needed anything extra. Food was wonderful and unique.(omelets) We all loved the food and felt we paid fairly. The restaurant was clean and new with an appealing decor and ambiance. Well done! read more

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The breakfast was a 10/10 experience! The beautifully presented pancakes and savory reindeer sausage paired perfectly with our meal. The coffee was delicious, though slightly lukewarm, and the kids absolutely loved the hot chocolate topped with thick, homemade whipped cream. I asked for the Harley in waffle form, and they happily accommodated it was hands down the best waffle I've ever eaten. The Nutella pancakes were a massive hit, too! read more

Borealis - The Harley Pancake (waffle form) ask the kitchen please, waffle form not on menu. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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A hidden gem. Walked right in and was seated after leaving a coffee house that had a slow moving line. Everyone was very nice and helpful. We had a waffle and the Nordic omelette. Both were really good. read more

We found this spot when we got off of our cruise boat and loved it so much we came back the next day before we left. My family absolutely loved the Chicken and Waffles, the Breakfast Burrito, and the Borealis Benedict. Everything was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Great coffee selection and awesome service. HIGHLY recommend coming here for breakfast and lunch!! Everything was fantastic and great portions, such a cute spot with a great vibe. read more

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Food was well prepared, cappuccinos were hot and tasty. Good service as well. Solid breakfast spot.

I wish I could give 10 stars. This is not just "alaska good" it is good-good. This place could hold its own in a few big cities. Coffee: wonderful. Got Americano. Omelet: Ranchero. Fresh cilantro, avacodo (very challenging in Alaska).Beautiful presentation. Chorizo was well seasoned and not greasy. kid menu: Strawberry cloud French toast. Well balanced with strawberries, fresh whip cream and homemade bread. Reminded me of a really good strawberry shortcake. Service: Very prompt. Courteous. Restaurant: Beautiful plants. Clean. Well decorated. 5/5. 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

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Yes, eat here! Friendly, competent service and a comfortably designed space add to the enjoyment of a thoughtful menu well executed. We discovered this place while on vacation with family and enjoyed it so much we returned the next day. read more

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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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!