Cafe 817 is a total gem. Mark, the owner, is a one man show. His croissant breakfast sandwiches are HUGE and packed with great items. Everything is made to order. He even makes his own ketchup. Check it out. read more

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The food at Cafe 817 is the best! Good prices, super fresh, made with love! Clean and comfortable place to grab breakfast or lunch.

Super nice guy running the place. Quick service and good food. If in the area get yourself some breakfast. read more

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Mark is the best! The food is delicious. The vibe is welcoming and you immediately feel like your home. The service was fast and friendly. Walking distance from our hotel. Would eat here again and again!! read more

Cafe 817 - Breakfast croissant sandwich. Absolutely delicious!! - Cafes Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

It was very late in the tourist season: Mid September. The place was empty, save for four people. But the coffee was hot and excellent. And the food! I had a croissant that was warm and flaky, with egg, cheese, avocado and tomato. Huge! It took up the entire big plate. My wife had eggs, bacon, pan fried potatoes, and toast. Fantastic! There was just one person working (I presume the owner). He said things were slowing down, and he would only be open a couple of times a week through the winter. But if you get a chance to go there....you will not walk away hungry or disappointed. read more

This place is great! Food was fresh and very good. Owner seems to work alone so be patient. It's worth it.

I had the Sockeye Salmon Scramble and my husband had the Reindeer Sausage Scramble. They were both amazing! The teas were also top shelf! We walked over from Captain Cook Hotel just a couple minutes away. Highly recommend for breakfast for sure. I guarantee his lunches will also be delicious...he seems to put great effort into making premiere food! read more

The owner is also the cook and dishwasher but just be patient it's worth it. Ample amounts of food and all of the baked goods are homemade. He does take credit cards but prefers cash. This place is not large but it's comfortable and the location is great. read more

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Sole proprietor works hard. Space is years old, but clean. Most importantly, food was delicious!

Just had great roast beef sandwich from this place, the owner had awesome positive energy and was always smiling. 10/10

The owner/chef did my breakfast order to perfection - I like over hard eggs, and real crispy bacon. He came through on both. Enjoyed a cappacino while waiting. At 7:20am on a Monday, I was the only customer for a while. When I left, he had two other tables occupied. He was pleasant and efficient. Paying in cash is preferred, altho he can take cards. At this early hour, the place was clean, quiet. read more

Food is great. Support Local business!!Everything fresh, well prepared. Generous portions.

I have been meaning to come here since I first laid eyes on this place a few years ago. It looks like the quintessential cafe you'd find in a downtown, in a good way. Something that used to be a small warehouse or garage that was converted, that kind of vibe. But they've always been closed when I've been walking by. They do breakfast and lunch only, on weekdays only. I don't work downtown, so this often rules me out. I made a point to try them recently and...wow. I have been missing out! I ordered breakfast, close to closing time. There was one friendly dude running everything: cooking, ordering, serving, bussing. He was freakin' awesome. I got a classic breakfast platter that comes with a bit of everything: bacon, eggs, potatoes, toast. And an Americano. (they don't do drip coffee in the winter, not enough turnover) Food was fresh and outstanding. Maybe the best bacon I've ever had in Anchorage! Everything had such a "handmade" feel to it. Reminded me of when my Dad would wake up early on the weekend and make breakfast. I miss waking up to that smell. read more

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The oener was very abrupt and sarcastic. But the food was great. I think he was tired of tourists. Place was clean.

Delicious fresh food made to order. Friendly owner. Convenient downtown to cruise hotels. Super clean restaurant. Highly recommend.

As I was strolling down the street I happened upon this lovely cafe. Big open space with plenty of seating and a sense of warmth. The owner (I presume) is a kind man, who's working the business by himself at the moment. Last but not least, I paid 4$ for a SIZABLE muffin that was absolutely delicious. He conversed with me and told me history of places in Alaska, and left me feeling very comfortable. 10/10! Come and give this place a try. read more

Amazing food, cool designs in there cafe with a great ambiance, the service was great but in the beginning it was slow, but got faster when the woman came. read more

Such a surprise. One guy running the whole show when we were there. He was greeter, chef, waiter, and cashier and did a great job with it all. Food was great. read more

We were staying at a nearby hotel and looking for a quick breakfast in downtown Anchorage. The staff suggested Cafe 817 and it quickly became a favorite stop. As earlier reviews note, the place is run by the owner who is super friendly, has a great sense of humor and does everything by himself! He takes your order, cooks your meal, and rings up your bill. The food here is amazing, while the menu might seem limited, what he does, he does well! On our first visit we ordered the breakfast special and a reindeer scramble. We asked to skip the toast and ordered one of the large blueberry muffins to share - that may have been the best decision of the entire trip! In addition to great tasting coffee, he has a selection of hot teas available. When you order any tea, he checks his canister and tells you how long to steep your tea before drinking it...who does that anymore? I returned two more times during our stay in Anchorage, I tried one of his oatmeal cookies...out of this world, buttery, vanilla-y with juicy raisins (and yes, I think oatmeal cookies should have juicy raisins) I forgot to mention, he does all of his own baking in addition to everything else! On the third trip, I brought family that had recently moved to Anchorage promising my niece the best blueberry muffin ever! Once again, he did not disappoint. My niece finished every bit of her muffin and a stole a good portion of mine. I have the feeling she will find a reason to go back there very soon. The friendly owner, baker, cook and all around great guy is only there Monday - Friday during the summer season. Don't miss this place on your visit to downtown Anchorage. read more

Great place for breakfast, inexpensive, lots of food. Very friendly service. Only 2 people work there so you could be waiting awhile.

One of the few places outside of the hotel open on 4th if July. They have great big muffins (blueberry crumble and apple crumble, each with big pieces of fruit), hot coffee, good spiced tea, thick bacon, and big breakfast sandwiches. read more

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This place is a perfect place if you are looking for a quiet area and great breakfast. Good coffee and love the older style. The staff was friendly. read more

Cafe 817 - Dirty Chai latte and the front entrance - Cafes Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The Muffin Man is great for the office crowd, or at least those of us who pass through downtown on a daily basis as if we had an office. The name of the joint really gives away punchline: it's a place that has killer muffins. But don't be afraid to veer off the muffin path, because you probably won't be disappointed once you. That being said, I'm not going to write the best review because honestly all I ever get there are the muffins, the coffee, the cookies, and an occasional breakfast croissant sandwich. The restaurant / decor / ambiance gets 5 out of 5 -- this cafe sits inside an old tile shop from Anchorage's younger days, and the building features many remnants from this past life: a tile mosaic on the inside wall, tile on the floors and - my favorite - an amazing outside tile mosaic on the back alley wall (which used to be the entrance for the tile shop, I'm guessing...) The coffee gets 4 out of 5 -- gotta have good coffee if you're gonna serve lots of muffins. Not sure what brew they use (Kaladi?) but it's always good for my lattes and americanos. The muffins get 4 out of 5 -- which for a place named Muffin man is kinda important. My favorite is an apple cinnamon-y thing that is delicious! The breakfast croissants get 3 out of 5 -- nothing too special about these, the croissants are pretty good and the eggs taste like they just came off the greasy griddle (which is a good taste for people like me who LOVE eating at joints like the White Spot.) read more

Cafe 817 - The tile door out behind the Muffin Man - Cafes Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great hole in the wall find for breakfast this morning. Great coffee: Michael Allen's small batch roast, no cream or sugar needed! Delicious muffin, still warm with a crispy sugared top and perfectly baked soft center. Really great basic breakfast with generous serving of eggs, home-fries and three thick cut bacon strips. Will be coming back! read more

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Delicious sandwiches! I haven't tried the breakfast yet, but it looks good. Quality ingredients, good prices, and friendly service. Love it!

First step in any establishment in Alaska, so what would somebody feel like when they just got off the plane, how about a local brew? The cashier doubts my out-of-state ID cause it's old, issued in '00 and won't serve me a local brew. It's not like it's a friday night and i'm trying to sneak in the place, i'm 28 for christ's sake. 1 star for what i like to think of as out of state discrimination ;) read more

Okay...I'm part of the office crowd, and yes I love their food. The pesto chicken sandwich was so good that my co workers were asking if I needed a room. Also the breakfast sandwich, yummy. I got the ham and it was actually sliced ham, not deli meat. The down side of this place is that it gets seriously packed at lunch. We're talking all the tables are full there are people standing and there are about 10 people in line. This is another place that I recommend calling your order ahead and then give them a little extra time. read more

I seriously don't understand what all the great reviews are about. Place was mediocre at best, service lacked, & items on the menu were expensive. I'm tempted to say that there are far better lunch spots in the downtown area than this joint. Not impressed & highly disappointed. read more

I go to Muffin Man fairly often for weekday lunches. The bottom line is that the sandwiches are top notch and very generous. My other half and I regularly split a whole sandwich and it's plenty of food. The down side is the service. First, it's pretty slow, which is frustrating when you're on a lunch break. Second, and most importantly, the people who work there tend to be unfriendly. There's a guy who appears to be in charge in the kitchen who is downright rude. I'm glad I don't work with him. Every so often a college student will get a summer job running the register and give the place a fresh dose of customer service and common courtesy. At the end of the day the food is excellent and I keep going back, but I wish they staff would put a tiny bit of effort into being friendly. read more

I heard good reviews from my boyfriend (part of the office crowd). Then I saw they had won Best Sandwich in AK from Food Network Magazine; their Reindeer Sandwich took the prize. So, arm-twisted, I went downtown and got lunch. I've now been back a few times. Muffins are good, but I have to say I love the roast beef sandwich and the soups. Always been good. My only request would be softer, fresher bread? My sandwich is continually undermined by its wrapping. I'm even tempted to bring in a roll from Fire Island and ask them to build the sandwich on that. I'm not kidding. Otherwise, it's great. Not as crowded as it should be, so head down there! It certainly fills one of the many voids in Anchorage. read more

Best soup and sandwich in Anchorage. I don't get down here as often anymore. But it is a must stop for lunch when downtown. The Club Sand which is huge and a full sandwich should be split between 2-4 unless you are very hungry. The soup is usually fantastic, the butternut squash in the Fall has no equal in town. Pesto Chicken sandwich is the thing to get. The other sandwiches and the quiche are tasty, but the Pesto Chicken is a little slice of heaven. It does take a while longer to make than any of their other fare, but oh so worth the wait. This little eclectic piece of Anchorage history should not be missed. Friendly staff and tasty food. Service can be hit or miss, but enjoy the atmosphere and the history of the building, it has been a garage and a tile store. The mosaics are left over from the days of yore. read more

LOVE their sandwiches. The cobb sandwich is to die for - blue cheese, turkey, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato. I want one right now. Unfortunately they want you to fax in any pre-orders and if you order at the counter the wait is long since everything is prepared to order. Love their muffins. Favorite is the peaches n cream muffins that they serve special on Wednesday mornings. Need to go back to more cream cheese in them, though. Blueberry and bran are excellent substitutes. Soups are delicious as well - all made fresh daily! read more

The food here is passable and they are open on holidays. However bathrooms have a weird layout which contains two toilets out in the open with no partition. read more

Terrible!! Sandwich was burnt. Wouldn't take back a wrong order they made the mistake on! How are they even open?!?!? read more

Cafe 817 - The worst sandwich ever! It was greasy. The bacon seemed to have been cremated . - Cafes Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I stopped in to check things out and they have lowered their prices - a bagel is now $2.75, with cream cheese it's $3.25. Also, the quiche is quite a bit lower - from $6 to $4.50! Half a sandwich with chips is down from what had been $9 to $6.50 to $7.50 depending on what you get. Now I need to go back with some money and get my favorite salmon and cream cheese sandwich! Brownies and cookies are down a $1 too. I am glad they lowered their prices - those of us that work downtown for a living, appreciate it. read more

Unfortunately, I have to echo another reviewer. I have purchased two salads over the past few years and both times they had not one, not two, but three hairs just casually sitting on top of the salad. It may have been one thing if I had eaten half the salad and found one towards the bottom, but I seriously lost my appetite and my desire to give these guys business since then (and this was well over 18 months ago). Literally, clean up the act! yech. read more

Ordered the Cobb Specialty Sandwich (whole $11) without the blue cheese. It comes with turkey, bacon and avocado. The great thing is that they will deliver. The sandwich was huge, but there was waaaaaaaay too much mayo on it. Like with every bite mayo would squeeze out the front and the back. The bread was sort of a blah white baguette style bread. The portion of turkey was extremely generous. All in all I'd rather get a salad at Urban Greens for lunch for the same price, or else maybe order it without mayo... read more

A bit of a let-down. No milk (only cream) for coffee, OJ available only in plastic bottles. And expensive!

Was only able to grab lunch at this Downtown Anchorage restaurant. Pretty no-frills dining. Decent deli sandwich. Maybe too many black beans in the black bean soup, despite the name of the soup. Definitely caters to the office crowd. read more

Happened on this place for breakfast because we didn't want to wait 90 minutes for a table at Snow City Cafe. I had the sockeye salmon bagel and my husband had the reindeer scramble. Both were generous portions and very tasty! Not a fancy place, but good, hearty fare. read more