Normally when I go on vacation, I love to venture off the beaten path and find hidden gems,…read moreespecially in new cities. I was recently on an Alaskan cruise, so those opportunities were much rarer, since there are time restrictions on port days. Thankfully, my wife & I wandered here, looking for a place to sit and a drink after a long hike wandering around Juneau. While it was summer in Alaskan and still a little chilly, we were both pretty warm from a strenuous hike. Not knowing the city well, we were away from the tourist crowd. But I saw this place was open, so we walked in and started talking to Izzy, the shop owner. As the menu is quite large, we chatted her up while pondering our choices. Eventually, I chose a Hazelnut Fudge Swirl milkshake while my wife ordered the Vanilla Peanut Butter Swirl milkshake (go big or go home!). As Izzy was the only one working at the moment, she made our drinks one by one. But we weren't in a hurry, so we asked her questions about the shop and life in Juneau. She gave us some additional tips for this trip. The drinks were so good! Izzy made them very thick, and the ice cream was delicious! If it wasn't for our limited port time, we would have come back later in the evening for a 2nd round. With other customers coming in, we sat inside and read while drinking our milkshakes. If I was a local, this would be my (non-alcoholic) hangout. Hopefully in a future Alaskan trip, I'll come in again and enjoy more sweet treats!

Issie, the owner, served us with a smile and great conversation, making us specialty ice cream to…read moreorder. The location is small and friendly, just a few steps away from the popular tourist area of Juneau. The locals already know this place and tourists should look it over for a great treat.

This was my wife meal. I don't eat red meat. However, my wife said this was PERFECT!!! And it was…read moreperfectly complimented with the Very Berry Smoothie. I did drink some of that and it was so fresh and so clean (OutKast voice). The next day my wife ran it back with the Very Berry Smoothie. She also ordered the pesto chicken crepe. I had a bite or two. It was indeed tasty and a very big portion.

Crepes were just mediocre. Have to walk up and order and…read morespend 20 minutes in the rain waiting for a crepe and cold hot chocolate. Of course their pay system gears toward 20% tip and they don't tell you about the 20 minute wait until you've paid. After 20 minutes, they called my name for my hot chocolate but then he got so busy. He didn't give it to me for another 10 minutes and then I had to wait an extra 10 minutes for my crêpe. This really wasn't worth it. They had somebody else's order completely fouled up. They had been sitting there for a half hour and finally left. Yeah. Not terribly impressed.

I would give it 3.5 stars if I could give half stars…read more I don't know how it gets such rave reviews for the ice cream. We tried three flavors and two were super grainy. What's up with that?!? The mint chocolate chip and the moose tracks were both grainy. We don't usually have any ice cream leftover but we did not finish the ice cream. The half extra start would be for the service. The guy was super friendly! And the portions are definitely HUGE (that could also be why we didn't finish all of it. ). I think those two things were good about this place. In any case, overall meh unfortunately.

Had lunch and a lovely local couple recommended this spot…read more What I got: Espresso Explosion - very thick & creamy. Though it was good, it wasn't mind-blowing. Curbed my craving though & the portions were extremely generous - especially for $5 Service: The guy was pretty quiet, but still nice!

If you have a sweet tooth of any kind, this is the place to stop. I am always looking for some…read morechocolate with nuts as well as fresh fudge. Depending on when you stop by you may see them working on the fudge or making other candy. The selection is amazing and the staff are very nice. We spend quite a bit of money here because we see so many things we enjoy.

Listen, don't tell my kids that I came to this store 3 times in 5 days!…read more Hope's Royale cookie is one of the best ever! I said what I said. The peanut butter cup is also top of the line. The Marionberry truffle is tremendous. I could have had plenty of other items but the way my bank account is set up...

Staff was super friendly and food was amazing! If you get pizza, ask for their house made ranch to…read moredip the crust in, and if you like appetizers, the Thunderdome was heavenly! Lastly, just know that the pasta dishes are not on their lunch menu.

I liked the vibe and service but wasn't a fan of the mushroom risotto special I ordered. It was…read morejust a bit bland and watery, nothing standout or exciting. It also tasted exactly like my mom's arroz caldo (Filipino rice dish). Lesson learned- getting pasta next time! Forgot what my husband ordered but the appetizers - bread and brussel sprouts - were good.

Best coffee in town! Killer pastries and their veggie breakfast burrito is a banger. I've also had…read moretheir breakfast panini, which is solid. Perfect spot to meet a friend or bring a laptop and work for the morning. The team here is pretty efficient, but there is often a line and a bit of a wait.

Fun place, friendly staff..... so many great choices! Came in on a cruise ship. I should have…read moreskipped breakfast and came right here! ..... oh chocolate chip cookie gets a nod!

Super fast and extremely friendly service!! Super delicious diversity of choices, you really can't…read morego wrong with anything on the menu! Vibes are excellent with a vibrant atmosphere depending on when you show up it's incredibly busy at times!!

10/10 I'm genuinely sad they're closing. I'm in the area often for work and look forward to…read morestopping in every single time. I really hope the new owners keep things similar and hold onto the dishes I've grown to love. The pork belly always melts in your mouth, they've never missed.

I'm visiting Juneau for the month and Rookery has a spot in my heart. I love the ham scramble add…read moreavocado!! It's also fun to try the many different pastries they've got.

If you are in Juneau, Alaska, the Rookery is the place to go for breakfast, lunch of a refreshing…read morecoffee and pastry. All is made in-house or from local shops. Cruise ships are in abundance every day, so come early for breakfast and just stand in line for lunch. In fact, you stand in line anyway, reading the menus laying all about. Friendly staff, all locals, and they are just happy to serve you. Tables are catch and catch can, so be patient. If you have friends with you, get them seated to claim spaces as you place your orders. A very Alaskan place to experience.+