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    Island Brew Cafe

    4.8 (62 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    Outdoor seating
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    Aubrey Y.

    This is a real coffee shop, maybe the only one in ketchikan. All the other coffee shops sell a lot of hot food so I consider them fake coffee shops. You have to walk a little into the heart of downtown but it's worth it and the crowds are smaller. The staff are super understanding and helpful, it's a family run small business, the demeanor of the property is very much coffee shop coded and is a great first stop. I recommend their white mocha and caramel mocha frappucino!

    Derian D.

    I gotta say I was skeptical as someone who has been burned many times by many a coffee shop... this place is incredible. Friendly staff, great coffee, incredible food and pretty reasonably priced. Mostly Monin syrups I think and the lattes were all really good (pistachio w/ oat milk, huckleberry, and hazelnut), they were smooth, not too sweet and well balanced. But the breakfast sandwich? What a treat. A buttery biscuit, thick cut bacon, and fluffy eggs. Nice covered outdoor seating and a few seats inside. Highly recommend this place if you're in town!

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    Paul E.

    Been a year since I have been here, but this place continues to deliver superior coffee products. My café latte was creamy , well balanced with a nice full bodied Espresso base. If you're in Ketchican and looking for a superior barista style coffee shop than look no further than here. This business will not disappoint.

    Thanh T.

    A great place for coffee! Really enjoyed my drink here. We ordered some food to go for the rest of our group who were on an excursion and hadn't eaten yet. Fair warning it can be a bit of a wait if you're getting more than a drink! But the drinks are definitely worth it!

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    Jamie S.

    I was highly influenced to try this for an early breakfast once we got off of a cruise ship because it has such great reviews. Well it's worth the hype! The owner is SO incredibly nice and embraces the chaos of swarms of cruise people wanting coffee and breakfast. It's nice to sit inside or outside. My salmon and dill scone was very unique. One of our group got biscuits and gravy and it was still cold, so she asked for it to be reheated and he apologized profusely. It was no big deal, and the customer service was excellent. Definitely check it out!

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    Nick J.

    Food was great. The service was pleasant. Everything was amazing. Highly recommend.

    Heath Toffee frap/ sausage egg  and cheese biscuit sandwich!
    Bill M.

    Skip that Cruise ship breakfast and take the walk! This is the real deal Biscuit/ sandwich! Awesome fraps and coffee!

    Beautiful locally produced button with my excellent cup of coffee!
    Rolin M.

    What a charming place just up the hill from where the ships dock. Family-owned establishment that makes you feel at home like a local the moment you walk in. It's really, *really* tough to get a decent cup of drip coffee on vacation, much less a good one. And I ended up with a great cup of coffee! Family got chai lattes, which use the super quality Oregon chai blend. And don't even get me started on the fresh cookies!

    Salmon and dill scone
    Kate M.

    We were staying at the Inn at Creek Street, which is an easy walk for a delicious, light breakfast. The staff was incredibly friendly and made sure we knew when to come back for hot salmon dill scones! They were worth the wait (well balanced flavors), and I enjoyed my biscuit while I waited. The yogurt parfait with fresh fruit compote was tasty, as was the breakfast burrito. Casual, clean and comfortable atmosphere if you want to sit or you can take breakfast with you. Good looking coffee beverages too!

    Come for the friendly service.
    Chris G.

    I'm from Los Angeles, so my coffee expectations are worldclass. I'll tell you what, while the coffee brews fall a little short, the owner (SAM) and staff are absolutely worldclass, which takes my 3 stars to 4 stars. They have a great outside deck, and the coffee will address your caffeine fix. They also have plenty of outlets for computers/phones. We enjoyed our 20 minutes here.

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    Phil P.

    Sam was great! Welcomed and tried his best to remember my name!!! Excellent....small shop but outside seating is good. Coffee was noce and smooth...not strong....Next to water and salmon jumping. Awesome time albeit short...

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    Jason L.

    Walking around town, we wanted to grab a quick bite to eat some where. The smell of smoked pork filled the air and our noses led us here. The owner is very animated, friendly and I "think" his young daughter was sitting in the place saying hello and chatting it up with guests. She was super cute whomever she was. I would come back just for this Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich! House made butter biscuit, thick cut smoked bacon, and an egg. This definitely was delicious!!!!

    Bacon biscuit sandwich

    The best in town for sure...maybe the best in all of Alaska...The biscuit sando and the white chocolate scone were excellent. The coffee and the service was acceptable.

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    Excellent coffee. Great friendly staff. Pastry was also worth a stop. Just off main drag away from the crowds

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    28 days ago

    I ordered a cappuccino and it had zero coffee flavor. I swear they just gave me steamed milk. Never returning.

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    Amazing coffee, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere. Definitely a place I'll happily visit again! Five stars all around!!!

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    3 months ago

    Amazing food and coffee. Gluten free options too. Love the energetic and friendly owner.

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    2 months ago

    The service was slow and the food came out cold, asked to warm it up still cold! The coffee was okay!

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    3 months ago

    Vege burrito for breakfast was terrific as was the cold brew. Got a cookie for later. Fresh food cooked to order.

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    Sausage and cheese biscuit was very tasty and good! One of the best biscuits I've ever tasted.

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    The Pioneer Cafe seems to have been around for 100 years and with food and service that great, they…read morewill be open for another 100 years. We saw a sign on the window that said they had a Reindeer Hotdog on the menu, and since the restaurant was pretty crowded, we stopped in to get some food to go. The counter had two empty seats so we were able to sit while waiting for our food to get cooked and packed up. The servers were very busy making ice cream shakes and serving plenty of plates with large portions of food at very reasonable prices. This is NOT a tourist trap but a great place to go for a home cooked meal with lots of love on the plate. The reindeer hotdog was delicious so I expect all of the food to be great and on my next visit to Ketchikan, this will be my first stop. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    Pioneer Cafe delivers the classic diner experience and comfort food you're looking for. One night,…read morenowhere else serving food, we had a cheeseburger, onion rings, jalapeño poppers, and a waffle. The fries and waffle should have been cooked more til crisp, but the group "snack" hit the spot at nearly 10pm when they closed. The whole menu is served all day! Went another time for the chicken fried steak, asked them to hold one out of the three eggs, should have also told them to hold the hashbrowns since there was no way I was going to be able to eat all that food (also comes w/toast or biscuit) before getting on a plane. Was told the omelette was great and huge as well. Met the need.

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