Here's a more natural version: Amazing food, a great atmosphere, and fast service. They have plenty of options to choose from. Highly recommended! read more

Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop - Chocolate croissant - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

First time seeing that they have a location on the east side. We drove over and were surprised at how cute it is. I spiked the chocolate cupcake $6 first and being my favorite had to get it. We also picked up the raspberry almond polenta cake $18, blueberry chamomile cake $17, and the chocolate croissant. They said to take cakes out an hour before, we cut them up and we dove right in. My favorite taste wise was the polenta cake, And the croissant. But being honest everything was kind of bland, and tasteless. We could taste the polenta cake but it also was dry. I know it's polenta it may be a little dry I get it, it was my fav after all. The cupcake was a huge disappointment! But the onion poppy seed roll was AMAZING 10/10! We will go back again to try some of the other items they have cause you can't go by one visit right read more

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Place was PACKED on a Thursday morning. Thankfully rain stopped so more seats were available outside. The staff was incredibly nice and it just warmed my heart. There were a lot of options so hard to choose! Breakfast sandwich with sausage was delish with a perfectly poached egg but wish it was served warm. Was odd to eat a cold egg but maybe that's the thing around here? Wish the smoked Alaska salmon chowder with corn and potato ($16) had more substance, but tasted good! I could have had a much bigger bowl and always more bread! Perfect on a drizzly day. Ham and cheese scone looked kinda dry or had an interesting texture but was actually really good with a moist interior and crisp crust that I love. Solid drip coffee. More options next door at Little Sister. The cakes look incredible! Roasted corn bisque with sundried tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, miso, candied jalapeño ($14) sounded amazing too. read more

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We visited Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop on a weekday morning to pick up some pastries and sandwiches for a picnic lunch on the trail. At this time, the small parking lot was completely full, with cars lining the side of the road up to a block away. Be prepared to hunt for parking! The shop is very open, with plenty of seats both inside and out. There's also a very conveniently attached espresso bar for morning coffee since the bakery doesn't sell caffeinated drinks. AK Berry Scone ($5) - This scone includes rhubarb, blueberry, and raspberry. I love the texture of the scone. The outside is baked hard, giving a great crunchy crust, whereas the inside is similar to a nice southern biscuit, super moist and fluffy inside. The bottom crust and sides taste a little salty, while the top crust has tons of large sugar crystals baked on, giving sweetness and crunch. The berries add a nice flavor and work perfectly in the dough. Super delicious scone. (5/5) Pain au Chocolat ($5) - This croissant is super open and airy. There's a good bake on it, making it golden brown but not drying out the interior at all. The lamination is good and the texture is great. it's buttery and chocolatey from the two batons baked inside. (5/5) Salmon Salad Sandwich ($18) - This sandwich includes plenty of mixed greens, very thinly sliced cucumber, and salmon salad on a light and chewy sliced pullman loaf. The salmon is quite fragrant and the smell wafts out in a cloud while eating. It's creamy, very smoked salmon forward, and herbal with green onions and dill. It's very fresh tasting, with an additional slight tangy note from perhaps lemon juice. The bread tastes like a homemade Pullman loaf. While there are thin cucumber slices placed on top of the salad, it almost melds in to the salmon so there's not really any textural difference between the fish and cucurbit so it's more of a weak, unsatisfying texture. (4/5) While I probably wouldn't get the sandwiches again, the pastries baked at Fire Island are excellent. I'm surprised that Anchorage has such a high quality bake shop! read more

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Clean and nice friendly vibe for sure. Not cheap, but not outrageous either. if you're looking for a Berkeley Cheeseboard, or White Salmon Bakery experience, where eating something like focaccia is a guilty pleasure because it's so good you can't stop, you'll be left a bit dissatisfied. The baked goods are fine, but nothing special. Nothing distinct, or flavorful, or "wow." It's a Toyota Camry: dependable, gets the job done, but you're not looking for excuses to drive it. read more

It is a very cute little bakery and you can see them making the pastries right in front of you! They helped us quickly despite there being a line. We got a savory danish and a fresh fruit danish and loved both of them! Highly recommend!!!!! read more

Food is very good but prices are very high. Love the breads. Small space to sit. Preferred the old location.

Great ambience. I went there on a weekday after hiking. As soon as you walk in you are met with fresh bread making batches. It was nice to see all breads were made in-house. Many options to choose from. Sadly they ran out if their sourdough when I went their in afternoon. They had two vegan soups for that day. I heard they rotate their soup selection so best to call for soup for the day. I had green peas, lentil mint corn soup. It was DELICIOUS. It came with side of bread. That's all I had for lunch and portion was enough for one person. Very filling. I had blueberry lavender cupcake and chocolate chip to go. Cupcake was so smooth and not too sweet. Chocolate chip was great too. read more

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We love coming to Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop whenever we are spending time at our vacation home in Alaska. It's our first place to usually visit for INCREDIBLE baked goods and soups. read more

Honestly, if we had not known their reputation, this is probably five stars for: 1. Food quality and flavor. Both the croissant and the breakfast sandwich were great. Lots of flavor, soft or flaky. They won't be heating up your breakfast sandwich, but don't worry, being hot wouldn't make it any better. 2. Outdoor patio ambiance - for such a small location, the outdoor patio was SPACIOUS. Probably 8-10 tables and plenty of space. Three things to know that might give a person (and the pups) pause: 1. No espresso. Just regular drip coffee. No decaf, even though their menu says decaf. 2. No dogs allowed inside the gate. No tables outside the gate. There is a metal bar where you can tie up your dog, but I know few dogs that would be okay out of sight of their owners. Which means you have to leave the dog at home or put it in your car. 3. The line and ordering is awkward. And the space to order, incredibly small. I felt like I was imposing on everyone around me. And also like I had to "butt" into line so I could see the menu and reassure those there, at the same time, that I wasn't taking their spot. read more

Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop - Breakfast sandwich - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Bomb!! I LOVED the breakfast focaccia. Such a light bread with delicious sausage, egg, And potatoes. The blueberry bran muffin was also perfectly moist and not too sweet. read more

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Some of the best sourdough bread that I've had in my lifetime. Rivals acme bread from the bay area! My partner and I bought a campagne loaf to make sandwiches with throughout the week. And we could not stop eating the bread straight. We also picked up a six cookie pack of the vegan maple shortbread cookies. And I wish I had bought more. read more

Had a very yummy veggie breakfast sandwich. Super cute atmosphere. I hope to try more of the bakery items because they looked so good! read more

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Adorable bakery in a residential neighborhood. They have beautiful cakes, pastries, breads and sandwiches. I only tried the pastries and they were all great. I loved the chocolate croissant, they manage to make it flaky and delicious, and not super oily! I wanted to pick up a gluten free cake for my son's birthday, but they use almond flour and he's allergic to that. They have a cute backyard area to enjoy your food and drinks. I'm glad I stopped by to try it while in Anchorage! read more

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Fantastic baked goods in a relaxed setting with helpful staff. Really great stop if you're in the neighborhood.

I love going to Fire Island. This is probably the best bakery in town. The chocolate chip cookies are amazing. I wish I knew how they made them so I could bake them at home. Looking for an authentic baguette? This is the place to go. Crusty and chewy outside, soft and spongy bread inside. It really is some of the best bread all around. Great place to treat yourself to some pastries as well. I love their croissants. They are super flaky and wonderful. add some homemade jelly and you are in for a wonderful breakfast with your coffee (they sell coffee too) Not the cheapest but it is the best. Make sure to stop by on your way to work to treat the office or just yourself. You will not regret it. read more

Traditional bakery. It's a hidden gem in a small neighborhood. Recommendation: 1. Ham & cheese scone: a must try. Everything is on the spot 2. Raspberry lemon scone: also good. But if you only have room for 1 scone, go with the savory ham & cheese one. 3. Ham & cheese croissant vs chocolate croissant: both are delicious but I'll choose chocolate croissant over the savory one. read more

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Amazing selection of artisan baked goods. The breakfast focaccia is almost too big to finish. Took home a still warm baguette that was 10/10

My friend decided to take me to this yummy bakery since I was visiting and I'm so glad she did! Upon walking in, they had JUST baked some fresh crusty loaves of bread and fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. The smell just wafted when the door opened and hit my face from the crisp fall weather- perfect combination. The bakery was clean and had a cozy feel to it- not too many tables but enough to seat multiple groups of people. There was also an outdoor patio/seating area but it was way too cold for us and the baby to sit outside. My favorite item on their menu has to be the chocolate chip cookie... oh my goodness. It was so smooth, rich and oh so soft when I had it! Mind you, I'm not a chocolate chip cookie person at all but this was enough to make me buy another batch of cookies for the car ride home. I also got a cherry scone but it didn't compare to the freaking chocolate chip cookie... All in all, I am going to request to come back here when I visit Anchorage. This place sure does have a special place in my heart! I can't wait to try more items off their menu! read more

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What took me so long to visit this location?! This location is so good it makes me want to move to the 'hood. It feels like it's a part of the community in a way that (unfortunately) few businesses in Anchorage do. It reminds me of the neighborhood in SE Portland where you'll find a bakery or a brewery or a bar right next to someone's house. I wish we had more mixed use areas like this in town. I went here for an Anchorage Brewing beer release/fundraiser. This is incredible place to hold an event. They have a very nice "backyard" section that, again, reminds me of some of the quaint drinking establishments in SE Portland where you feel like you're drinking on someone's lawn. They also host farmer's markets here, on weeknights! Nice for those of us that are gone every weekend but still want to get some local produce. Inside is small but has all the carbalicious goodies the best bakery in Anchorage is known for! read more

Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop - exterior, you can see the cool patio/beer garden in the back! - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

3 words--Carb lovers paradise!! This location is small, and in the Airport Heights neighborhood located among houses. Kind of a strange location, but also genius because if we lived over here I'd 100% have to stop myself from taking a walk to get a treat several times a week! This location is very neighborhood friendly--they have parking, and a small garden. It's cute! Another Alaskan business with a James Beard nominated proprietor. Great selection of different breads as well as sandwiches and sweet treats. Everything we purchased here was excellent. The baguette was crusty on the outside, but soft on the inside. The raspberry lemon scone was flaky and just the right amount of sweet. I really enjoyed it. The bread of the focaccia was excellent as well though I must admit the toppings were a little sparse for my liking. When it comes to bread these were all very delicious. I saw there were also an ample amount of sweets from cakes to macarons though I didn't sample any this trip. They also serve really great sandwiches. I had a halibut sandwich with a spicy coleslaw. It was delicious!! Loaded with fresh halibut, and served on fresh bread. Since it was halibut I didn't mind the $11 price tag, but I'm hoping their sandwiches with cold cuts are a bit cheaper. We came here on a Wednesday evening, which is when they host their summer market days with a few other local vendors. Definitely check out their market days! The bakery was out of a lot of items, but I got lucky because as I was checking out the owner brought over some items from the other kitchen to replenish their selection. I was able to sample way more because of this drop off. Otherwise I'd say you have to come here early in the day for ample selection, or visit one of their larger locations! read more

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Delicious food and very friendly service in a cozy, modern building next to a beautiful plant store. We had the breakfast sandwich and the ham and cheese croissant and both were fantastic and bursting with flavor. Highly recommend! read more

Love this bakery! I have come twice now and have not been disappointed. Yesterday I tried the scones and a couple croissants-they were delicious. The leek and goat cheese scone in particular was amazing-super flavorful with a nice crispy crunch in the bottom. Will definitely be back for more. read more

I love this place! Delicious coffee! Great breakfast and lunch sandwiches! Cute souvenirs and a great little wine store and organic grocery store all in the same location!!! read more

I am so glad that this place exist in Anchorage because their quality of foods is as good as one of the best bakeries in the other states. Whenever I come here, I can't just buy one thing. I always end up leaving with a handful of bread and sweets. You have to try them all. I also LOVE their sandwiches. Good sandwich starts with a good bread. Go in the early morning so that they still have plenty of bread and sandwiches in stock. read more

Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

The scones are delicious, but man I keep getting burned on the Ham and Chive...they should just rename it The Chive as 8/10 times....no ham! I will give this place high praise as they have so many other great items and I like their business model...I just wished it included a few more ham bits in the recipe... read more

Nice little place. Service is great and the coffee and baked goods. I wear hearing aids so it's a little loud in there but good. Coming back for sure read more

Best baguette in town! Just something about a fresh baked baguette - nice exterior crunch with a soft airy chewy interior and aromatic malty breadiness ...mmmm. So NOMs! They sell out fast at all three locations so get there early. They also have other bake goodies like their delicious strawberry shortcake muffins and breakfast focaccias. And for lunch - my fav is the BLT sandwich on that same tasty baguette. I recommend get there in the morning to grab a sandwich for lunch, a baguette to go with dinner, but enjoy a muffin & coffee to sit and enjoy the morning sun. Each location is tucked in a quiet area of the bustling city called Anchorage and have outdoor seating to take a break from it all. Happy NOMMings! read more

Service was great, small and intriguing variety of baked goods. I had a couple of macarons and they were both delicious. I also had a couple chocolate chip cookies and they were just okay. read more

Croissants and pastry were fresh and flavorful. Packaging was nice. My party enjoyed the back seating area. Staff was helpful. It was a bit cramped inside, but clean. read more

Four stars for the delicious chocolate croissant and the friendly service. Croissant was huge, flaky, buttery and had good quality chocolate. The breakfast focaccia, the muffins and they treats looked equally delicious. Service was quick and friendly. For some bizarre reason (likely $), they only offer one large cup size of coffee. I'm not a big coffee person and it was way too much for me, even with room for milk. I asked for soy or almond milk and they were able to give me some almond that they had in the fridge. Guessing they don't have many dairy-free folks as customers, but appreciate that they at least had some. I wish they had at least one choice of coffee size besides giant - but if you love lots of coffee you might be thrilled. Be warned that Weds is the farmers market so parking is difficult and the parking lot is blocked off - I think it was 3pm - 6pm. read more

This Fire Island Bakery is very close to my neighborhood, about a 25 min walk or a 5 min drive from my home. I was very excited when they opened this location up. I specifically love their filled cupcakes & their drip coffee. The breakfast sandwiches are really good and decently priced. I would choose their breakfast sandwich over a McDonald's breakfast sandwich if you're looking for a healthier option. I haven't eaten at McDonald's in 10 years though...so maybe I'm biased? The staff are always on top of orders and are nice. They'll go out of their way to call each of the bakeries to get you what you need. In the summer months, they have their farmers market on Wednesdays. It's one of the few hidden gem farmers markets that have the best & fresh produce in Anchorage. This place is my go to place to get a cup of coffee. I'm a tea person primarily, so I'm super picky when it comes to getting that 'every once in a while' coffee. I take my coffee black, with no sugar or milk products of any kind, and theirs by itself is delicious. read more

Omg. The most amazing bread and pastries. Highly recommend a visit here if you are trying to get a unique loaf of bread for a dinner party or holiday, or need an amazing unique and small/local business supporting cake. These individuals know what they are doing and they do it extremely well. It's clear that they put a lot of care and attention into each item they sell. Must visit spot if you live in anchorage read more

Awesome sandwiches in a cute little location with coffee and other stores. We went 2-3 times while in Anchorage.

Fell in love with this place on our visit to Alaska it's next to an awesome brewery too - great spot for a sweet treat like this SUPER YUMMY polenta cake! read more

Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop - a cake with berries on top - Bakeries Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

OMG! The breakfast sandwich is out of this world. Looking forward to going again. Hopefully we go back to AK soon

I always enjoy their scones for late morning sweet. But the salmon salad sandwich is the best!

Not a friendly place. It was early when we stopped, we were not greeted when we stepped up to the counter. We picked two ham and cheese croissants, which the young gal tossed in a bag. She coldly asked if we wanted anything else. At that point we chose to just take the croissants and go. They has seating and coffee, but didn't seem like that was an option. We weren't asked any questions, just food tossed in a sack and checked out. Wouldn't go back here even if we loved the croissants. read more

This shop was absolutely delightful. We got there are soon as they opened on Sunday (although note: I think they are closed on sundays moving forward, they had signs posted for changed hours) We ordered various different things to share. 2 types of scones, a chocolate croissant, a monkey bread muffin, and a caramel tart. The scones were to die for. They were absolutely delicious and still warm since we arrived early. We drove to seward that morning, so it was nice to slowly eat all of the goodies we purchased here during our drive. read more

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Best bread in Anchorage and so many different kinds of breads. Highly recommend ham and Gruyère cheese scones!