This is my go-to coffee shop, even when not in South Anchorage. Main reason - coffee is great. Can't say I have really tried their drip coffee, but great fancy drinks. Iced brew is on tap but also available in growlers and now they also sell canned iced coffee (which has also been sold recently at Costco). They also have kombucha on tap. I think menu items have been fewer during COVID, but they previously had freshly made sandwiches. Now, seems like more in the case and a variety of pastries, which are discounted later in the day. Space is large. Lots of tables and spread out. Good wifi. Minimal plug access if you are laptop user. There are rotating artist displays month-to month, often with pieces for sale. Staff are always friendly. Wait can be a little longer than other places, but it is worth it! Gender-neutral bathroom. Wine shop attached if you want to pick something up while there. read more

The owner, JONATHAN WHITE, was sitting at the bar during my first and last visit to SteamDot. He gave me multiple dirty looks and was constantly side-eyeing me. He was also being audibly rude and disrespectful to the employees, even pointing at me while talking to one as I was sitting at the bar. I can confidently say I will NEVER be returning, and Jonathan White needs to learn some respect for his employees and customers. Embarrassing. read more

Real coffee, you can choose not only the coffee but the method it's made! V60 for the win. The tea was excellent as well. Friendly staff. read more

Great place to get some work done with decent coffee and friendly service. I'm a craft coffee connoisseur, and by those standards the coffee is drinkable. By Anchorage standards, the coffee is pretty good. I've had a cap and a latte. This cafe stands out for having lots of seating, both indoor and outdoor, and power. WiFi speed: 9/10mbps down/up - so not fast, but the cafe is pretty full today. read more

Finally, a coffee shop that does not have a boring tea menu! I was so impressed they had 10 different teas with various varieties, and then they steeped it with a timer. I saw incredible artwork that the staff were doing with local mochas and café drinks. It was such a fun experience going here. They actually have a Chemex and a coffee that you can get that's made with a Chemex set up, I was impressed by that. This is a great place to take friends to talk. The only negative aspect that I could find with this location is that I couldn't find a power source easily in a wall if you are working on your laptop. read more

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All I can say is I did the landscaping at this plaza one season and this location told me they do not sell cold brew I ended up working for the company making their canned cold brew and they say they've always had cold brew at this location so I don't know what that says about the company it wasn't a one and only time I hadn't gone in there seeking a cold brew either. Never any follow-up even when I was working there read more

Friendly, fast staff. Knowledgeable and genuinely nice. Espresso is perfect. It isn't as bitter as the bucks and their machine pours with the perfect crema on the top. The whole place has a modern vibe to it with plenty of space to sit and study, chat with friends, or, like me, grade the torrent of English papers that have suddenly descended upon me. They have lots of options for the coffee fanatic including the trusty French Press or the new, jazzy versions like V60, Siphon, and Chemex. The thing that impressed me the most was their hot water boiler that has constant water at the perfect temperature for pour overs and such. They did look at me weird when I said I love my aero press. Oh well. Ha. read more

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Still no Stevia .... WWWWWHHHHHYYYYY? Got Chai tea for the daughter and a Latte for me of course. I keep asking about Stevia. read more

I stopped by here this past Sunday with my father for my morning coffee. Steamdot Coffee Roasters is located in a strip mall right off of the old Seward Highway. Whenever we first walked into the place you could really smell their sausage and boy did it smell good! The inside of this place is fairly open with a counter to order your drinks and tons of other seating. Since Steamdot had the words "coffee lab" on its sign, it wasn't a surprise to me that you could order single origin coffees in a variety of ways including v60 or chemex. After looking over their four choices of coffee, I decided to go with a v60 of the coffee from Ecuador due to its description of citrus notes. I then watched the barista wet the filter, measure out the correct amount of coffee and make it. All told it was maybe 5 minutes from ordering until I had my coffee and was out the door. As for the coffee itself, I liked it. It was strong and smooth and yet had those citrusy notes which were described. You could also tell that it had been recently roasted by the taste which was nice. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. I enjoyed my coffee and loved all the different single origin and brewing options. read more

SteamDot Coffee - V60 -- Ecuadorian single origin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I come to Anchorage from Fairbanks from time to time and I continue to be in awe of the high quality of the coffee served, the friendly (and child/family friendly) atmosphere, but mostly the outstanding and consistently masterful coffee drinks. I recently re-visited SteamDot with my grand daughters (I always bring them here for Hot Chocolate and whipped cream with sprinkles - their favorite!) My coffee drink of choice has always been the Cappuccino which, owing to the expert work of Caleb, the outstanding barista, remains one of the finest examples of this benchmark coffee drink in the world! An enhancement to the taste and mouthfeel of the Cappuccino is the expertly executed latte art performed by Caleb - a treat for the eyes and the palate! Several photos are attached to this review. I also wish to re-state that last year Steamdot Coffee won Food and Wine Magazine's coveted "Best Coffee in Alaska" award. This is a great honor and this recognition is truly deserved. In sum, as always, an exceptional environment; a committed staff, offering the finest coffee drinks available in Alaska. read more

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Throughly enjoyed the Nicaraguan pour-over coffee and accompanying scone! The staff was friendly and accommodating.

So. Last time I was here, I ordered a latte in a mug so I could sit down and relax and enjoy some coffee. Once I sat down in one of the chairs I noticed something moving on the ground. Lo and behold it was a live mouse in what I assumed was a mouse trap. I told one of the baristas, who did not address the issue immediately but at a rather leisurely place as if it was a normal occurrence. I took my latte to the bar. I haven't been back since. Anyway, just wanted to get that off my chest in hopes it doesn't happen again. That said, I do enjoy SteamDot's coffee more than Kaladi's. I find their espresso to be less sour and acidic. I like the concept of the slow bar where you can have your coffee prepared in different ways. The layout is a bit strange. To the left of the register is a space of cramped booths and chairs where most of the outlets are. On the other side, where the slow bar is, seating is much more spacious with plenty of windows for natural lighting. I wish it was more balanced, but that's a minor complaint. read more

Change your hours to close at 630. Don't attempt to go to any Steam Dot at 15mins before closing. They will tell you that they're already cleaning and not making drinks or grinding coffee. read more

After several recent visits the last couple of months for studying, I'm happy to say this place has improved in terms of service and quality of the coffee. This coffee shop is their flagship location in the Anchorage area on the corner of Old Seward and O'Malley in a small strip mall across from the Yogurt Lounge. Like the Jewel Lake Kaladi's from my previous review, this is also one of the few cafes that has a large, wide open seating area with glass partitions predominantly surrounding the coffee shop providing a bright atmosphere with sunshine and a great view of the mountain range to the east. There is also a glass partition at the rear of the seating area that provides a full view of their espresso lab and the large machines that roast the beans that provides the delicious aroma that permeates the entire place. SteamDot specializes in the pour-over blends with a slow bar counter where you can watch and view the process up close. I tried this on my most recent visit with the slow-bar Chemex technique and choosing the Caldera Blend, their flavor of the month which is a combination of three bold roasts from Central America, South America, and Indonesia which has a slightly nutty taste and a hint of dried fruit. This was one of the best coffee drinks I've had recently and the smooth taste was perfect to have it black without cream or sugar. The filtering process for the slow bar can take anywhere from 7-10 minutes depending on how busy they are, but the wait is well worth it for such a fine cup of coffee. They also have delicious pastries and snacks that are locally made. I ordered their Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Brookie, a combination brownie and cookie with walnuts sprinkled on top. These were a great complement with the drink and the perfect afternoon snack while studying. Other notable snacks include the Harvest muffin which had a combination of apples, zucchini, carrots, and nuts as well as their Trail Mix Mini Loaf which had a mix of flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, dried bananas, cherries, almonds, and walnuts. The main star of the place of course, is the coffee. They have numerous blends from various countries and it is really cool to see the brewing process in their lab from the rear seating area. I have tried a number of their blends and a few I highly recommend are the Colombia Finca La Falda (a roast consisting of a grape, chocolate, and caramel taste), the Sumatra Mandheling (an Indonesian full-bodied roast with tones of red cherries and a sweet tobacco aroma....try this for the slow bar!), the Lux French Roast (a medium to dark roast with a rich flavor, one of their most popular blends), and the Costa Rica Santa Anita Estate (a unique roast with a sweet clarity and a kiwi flavor). The Wi-Fi here is fast, but outlets are few for such a large seating area which is why I went with four stars rather than five. That really is a small issue since the tables by the outlets are usually available when I come in. The employees in my last several visits have been very friendly and helpful, a stark contrast to the employees that provided poor service back in January. They will even provide a detailed demonstration of how their slow-bar process works if you ask them. The overall service and experience this time around was the key factor in boosting them up to four stars from two a few months back and I am happy to make this one of my main coffee destinations in South Anchorage. read more

Absolutely delicious coffee! Staff was pleasant place was clean would definitely come back here again read more

SteamDot Coffee - Delicious mocha breve - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Great coffee, good breakfast choices, good seating, good wifi, friendly service. They have breakfast burritos and sandwiches chilled that they will heat in the oven, or you can use the microwave accessible to anyone. read more

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My husband and I go here and our daughter studies here often after school. We're Platinum Members - Load a card with $250 and you get a 20% discount. BUT ... we're health conscious and don't use sugar we are into the Stevia Sweetener which is a natural leaf that doesn't spike sugar levels and doesn't cause cancer like Splenda. We have been asking for months and months to add Stevia (like Starbucks) has in the last 6+ months - Please get on the Healthy Stevia Train Steam Dot! I'll re-Yelp you a 5 when you add Stevia! TY! read more

Steam Dot is so hit and miss. This store is more miss than hit. The downtown local is awesome. I think it just depends on the barista. The pastries was refrigerated and served cold. Asked for my coffee in a ceramic cup. They "forgot" even though I was the ONLY customer at the time. I was told we are closing early because there is not enough customers. But I drove across town and they advertise open until 7. read more

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The spunky tall one knows how to make a cuppachino. They make their own ganache here. Never knew what that was until I had it here at Steamdot OMALLEY. I will be coming here often. The wife loves this joint too. Check out O'Malley Steamdot if you are on O'Malley. read more

I go here every now and then and get their pressed coffee (their equivalent to drip / brewed coffee, except it's all made in a French Press). It is always very tasty, and I appreciate a place that knows how much better pressed coffee is than brewed coffee!! My wife is a budding coffee drinker and isn't a huge fan of their Mocha's, as they use a more bitter chocolate than she's used to. Anyway, if you haven't been here yet, you should definitely check them out. read more

I got a white mocha for my daily afternoon coffee here. The service was good and the prices reasonable. They have the biggest cinnamon buns ever totally shareable! Very hip and nice atmosphere. The White Mocha was by far the best hat I've had on this trip. read more

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I've been to plenty of coffee shops in town and in different states. By far, this isn't the best one. Either the coffee taste watered down or an after taste of a cig tray read more

The barista in the black shirt is beautiful! Amazing customer service. The coffee is the best in Alaska by far, but the staff is really what makes this place such an incredible experience! read more

The layout is kind of weird, and not your typical sit-by-the-fireplace, cozy coffee shop. I always feel like I'm gonna be really cold when I walk in, since it's tiled floors and big, wide windows. But it is really cool that they have a lot of space to work with, and they have bar seating as well, so you can watch the barista. The slow-bar is a really cool concept. I also like how they're not a flavor-crazy sort of place. Their menu is not complex. It is what a coffee shop should be. (Also, they bake some of their pastries? Yummm.) Now, I'll say that I worked in coffee for 8 years. Not that I have ever had hands-on experience roasting, but I have definitely tasted a lot of different coffees in my time. There is definitely a sort of off-putting flavor to the coffee I've had here. And unfortunately, friends who have visited Steam Dot have said the same thing. We all agree that it's great that there is competition for Kaladi (and I must say that SD's coffee is a LOT better than Kaladi), but I think there needs to be more experimentation to make a better or different roast. There is a real severe "bite" to their coffee; something powerfully acidic, sour and dry. This is based purely on black coffee, which is the only thing I've ever had there, but even my latte-drinking friends could distinguish this taste, even through all of that milk. However, I really hope they succeed, overcome Kaladi's, and get back those customers who were initially put off by them. read more

Nice environment, but the service is slow and the coffee and hot chocolate are so frothy that it's more like drinking foam than anything else. I waited 20+ minutes for my drink today, as did my friends. It was odd that there didn't seem to be any rhyme or reason with the drink order. I got one of my drinks and waited at least 5 minutes for the other drink while 5 other drinks came out from the same barista, in the meantime. Will likely not go back. With such a cool environment, I wish the drinks were better. read more

SteamDot Coffee - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I don't know how I waited so long to go here, but I am so glad I finally did. I worked as a barista for some time and I learned how to make espresso from people who view coffee and espresso as an art form, not churning out paper cup after paper cup of barely tolerable swill that is masked by the overuse of cloyingly sweet syrups. SteamDot makes coffee the way it's supposed to be made - with care and artistry. Drinking coffee at SteamDot is like going to a high-end wine tasting, except for coffee. I can distinguish the different flavors on my palette. I find myself savoring every sip. The service has also been very pleasant and fast. Also, a good sign was that the baristas know how the make a very nice leaf out of the steamed milk. Quality presentation along with the quality coffee. read more

The coffee is fantastic, but I have found the service to be hit or miss. Someone is always ready at the register to take my order, but whether or not they will look bored and annoyed with said order is up in the air. I slung coffee for many years back in the day and definitely understand the hipster barista mentality (I helped invent that - black tees, tattoos, attitude and all) but sometimes feel embarrassed about my order, or 'not cool enough' to be there (very similar to Kaladi Bros in the downtown Sagaya). The ceilings are high and there is little in the space to absorb noise so it can be very noisy, or very awkward when quiet. Music may or may not be playing....Again, hit or miss. I would love to see a couch or two and maybe a smile. Coffee: 5 stars Service and ambiance: 2 stars. read more

The boyfriend suggested, on a whim, that we swing by this place and I'm so glad he did. I'm a big fan of coffee, but I won't drink Starbucks (coffee, their lattes are just fine) and Kaladi's has just struck me as so...elitist. So SteamDot turned out to be a wonderful find. When we pulled up we both couldn't help but think this was going to be a hipster/elitist coffee joint so we were prepared to deal with snotty baristas. Much to our surprise the gentleman that took our order was quite pleasant and helpful. He even had recommendations as to what coffee to try and some kind words about the cheese shop next store (see my other review!). I wasn't feeling adventurous so I just went with a nonfat chai. It was pretty spectacular. I will have to ask them next time whether they use a mix or if they blend their own. The boyfriend tried the pour over Guatemalan blend and it was basically to die for. Not too much acidity, very well rounded, a little sweet. I'm a blasphemous milk & sugar kind of coffee drinker (i know, i know) but even I felt that this coffee needed nothing to enhance the flavors. We liked the place so much that we swung by the next day too. Prices are *quite* reasonable for what you get. The siphon pot coffee seems very expensive, but you really do get what you pay for. It looks like the siphon method also gets you more than one cup of coffee (I could be wrong though). We'll definitely be frequent visitors. read more

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really great place but these two people were swapping spit for at least 30 minutes and the noises really made me uncomfortable, even as im writing this im debating going up to them. i just wish the employees would see this and tell them to stop read more

I've been to both locations on three separate trips to Anchorage and I have felt their coffee is the best around here. They have different brew methods which does make the end product taste different from your average cup. Their consistency has been there for me, they aren't fast or slow, good coffee is an art that takes some time to brew properly. They aren't cheap, but neither is Starbucks. I would like 20 oz cups, but sometimes good things come in small packages. read more

The damn best coffee and coffee shop in anchorage by far!! I can't get enough of the air roasted house blend in my soy peppermint latte. Great staff who truly cares about every bean and every drink that crosses the bar. The ham and cheese croissant is great warmed up in the micro. I have yet to try the slow bar coffee but from the reviews and the looks on peoples faces it's the bomb. Enjoy!!!! read more

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Great place for coffee and hot cocoa. A great place to meet friends and to work. I really enjoy their hot cocoa, pastries and such read more

If you love great coffee and like to sit in a cafe with tons of windows!! this is the place for you :) This coffee shop is an awesome place to study, sit and chat with friends, or even a place for your to spend by yourself... you know, some alone time. I personall loveee the exposed structures in the walls and the random colors on the walls. It adds character and its just a fun place to be. love love love! read more

I don't drink coffee (GASP!) but the interior of this coffee shop is beautiful. I really love the cool coffee making stuff you can see through the glass wall. Even the name is pretty badass! I had a killer hot chocolate here which is important when a Georgian ends up in Alaska! read more

My favorite coffee stop! The staff is very friendly and does a great job of getting to know their customers and their orders. The coffee choices are numerous and taste great. My only frustration is their credit card machine acts up time to time, so be prepared to pay with cash. read more

My wife states: best coffee. Good stuff; roast their beans - and you can see. read more

Johnathon, the owner, has set a new bar for coffee in Anchorage. The slow bar is setup with a japanese siphon and a tru bru pourover. The coffee is definately as step above Kaladi's. I would like to encourage the owner to roast some of his coffees even lighter and really break the trend of overroasted coffees in Anchorage. read more

Staffs are very kind and helpful!! They explained the makeup of the different coffees with detail and clarity. Awesome atmosphere and setting. Very cool drink selections and the ability to order a "pitcher" and share with your friends. You can also see the steam brewery behind a glass in the back. We will definitely be back. Great place to hang out if you like coffee. read more

SteamDot Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Not a big fan at all! I came here twice in two days hoping the second time would be better. Wrong. I ordered a Breve that I wanted to be extra hot. It came out very lukewarm both times to the point that I could chug it. The latte also tasted watered down or you could say a bit on the light side. Staff also seemed very aloof with no sense of customer satisfaction. Will not return. read more

By far the best coffee in town. Knowledgable and talented baristas who know their stuff. Actual choices for espresso roasts! Lovely! That said, sometimes the wait can be a bear particularly on a Saturday during the Farmers market. If you are not in a hurry and want to sit and enjoy the wifi, that is fine. Otherwise bring your patience. I am definitely a fan! read more