SO MUCH FUN. I love this store and would rec people who are visiting to come take a look around…read more The manager on duty today 4/29 bought my son a little treat just because and I was genuinely so surprised and grateful that he showed so much kindness to my son. ALL of the employees that we interacted with today were so funny and nice. such a great family place and a nice reminder that the world is filled with people who are kind. So blessed to have met all of you!

Life long Alaskan here. impression:…read moreNot a single employee seemed to enjoy life, or the job at hand. They were uninterested in navigating a little chitchat to help you find a meaningful gift. Grunting, and pointing without smiles. I found some boxed chocolates on my own. And although the venue was large, I didn't feel comfortable surfing products in such and unfriendly atmosphere. I did see some Alaska cards in a rack...., I saw the price and thought holy s#it....i can't afford this place.... So I just got the chocolates and left. Are the chocolates good? I have no idea they were gift.

Wow, these are truly unique hand-crafted chocolates. Aurora Chocolates is a local gem that you…read morereally must visit if you are in the area. The chocolate bon bons are hand painted and filled with one of a kind delicious flavors. Yummmm!!

such a cute little shop. the chocolates look like shining lights under the glass. so pretty and…read moreartistic. and the flavor is out of this world!! night recommend.

After looking for a dessert spot, I ran into this one in the hotel and I was greeted by the Most…read morehelpful and genuinely nice man. Come to find out he is the husband, and the wife is the one who makes all the chocolate. I got one from every case, they did not disappoint. It was delicious.

The chocolates here are carefully made and also taste great. The taste is more pure and not muddied…read moreup with extra fillers and doesn't have a weird aftertaste. The spectrum of flavors are unique too and they have a milk or dark option for a majority of their flavors. In addition to the chocolate pieces there are other chocolate items such as chocolate covered fruit. The owner is very nice and friendly. He speaks about the chocolates his wife makes with such pride. It's great to support a local business. They also ship their goods during the winter season.

Wanted to check out this place because I hadn't been before (and maybe they sold pez?) they don't…read more Anyways you step inside and the shop is tiny with a selection of flavored popcorn (9/10$) rock candy and a few novelty candy like pop rocks and gummies. At the moment they don't have any salt water tarfy. They guy who must be the owner or someone told us a story about how they can't get the syrup or rather the buckets to store it in. So no salt water taffy for the past two years but he said they would bring it back in the future. We ended up getting dill pickle pretzels(I didnt like them, they tasted nothing of pickles) and a pack of popcorn in the $5 bin. It was in the $5 bin because sometimes the little square food saver thing doesn't work and it doesn't seel the package. The popcorn tasted fine tho. They had some flavors I would have liked to try like everything bagel but I don't know if they do samples. The other portion of their place is where they make the products, lots of popcorn popping. You can also find their items at waffles and what not down the road and I've also seen them at Walmart in the Alaska section.

Was cruising around on a saturday afternoon and decided to stop by the store. They were making…read morefresh taffy as I walked in. Awesome! The workers were really friendly. Forgot to take more pictures but I'll definitely be back for more. Their taffy is alao advertised as glacier water taffy; not sure if that makes it special but it sounds cool! $6 per bag, taffy or popcorn. I think they make kettle corn fresh in the mornings as well

This location was lame. Most of the items they sell are not candy and even less berry's. The store…read moreis very small and crowded. It was not easy to nagaviate because the ales are packed and not very wide. There was only 1 person working so the line was not moving very fast. There is another location somewhere in the area. This location is a much larger location or so the flyer says. I would skip this location and find the order one that looks nicer bigger and has a huge chocolate waterfall! Willy Wonka Style!!

Great stop for gifts to bring back home. They also offer samples of their signature…read morechocolate-covered wild berry jelly candies. Mission accomplished, got a box to take home! Staff is friendly and helpful too. Interesting flavors for the jelly centers too, all native berries like gooseberry, black currant, blackberry, fireweed, mossberry, lingonberry, etc. There are also some boxes that just have the more standard flavors like blueberry and raspberry. The prices here for their own products are a lot cheaper than elsewhere...$14 box of chocolates here compares to $19 at airport and $17 at gift shops.

These tiny macaroon treats pack in the flavor in small bite size packages…read more My daughter loves making macaroons at home but the kitchen gets the 'WTF just blew up in here' effect! It's like almond flour and food coloring and pastry sheets and stand mixer with various fruit fillings in a state of chaos LOL! In a pinch, with no fuss or muss, let the pros handle it. We've bought his treats at the South Farmers Saturday Market as he's there in Spring/Summer with his booth. I've seen he does salads too, but haven't done one yet, but Judy has had them for work events and says they're really good. We got a B-Day gift for our daughters BF and got 5 varieties. Currently they have a Whiskey Chocolate off the Menu! My daughter and James the owner talk Maccaroon speak when they're togGreat deserts if your daughter can't make a quick batch!

Sweet Caribou is the ultimate spot to satisfy your macaron cravings!…read more From the moment you walk in, your eyes are immediately drawn to the macaron display! Beautifully aligned in a vibrant array of colors. Not only do they look incredible, but they taste out of this world too! With so many great flavors to choose from, I had to go for a variety pack, and every single macarons was delicious. The flavors were well-balanced, and the texture was perfect... Light, crisp shells loaded with flavorful fillings. Besides their macarons, they also offer a variety of lunch bowls, sandwiches, and weekly salad specials. During peak hours, it can get busy however the efficiency of the staff masters the challanges excellent. I'm the few times I have been, the wait has never been long even if the lane was long. So, If you're looking for a sweet treat with great service, Sweet Caribou is definitely worth a visit! *** As always translated to German for all our world travelers *** Sweet Caribou ist der hippe Ort, um Deine Lust auf Macarons zu stillen! Von dem Moment an, in dem Du hereinkommen, zieht es Deine Augen sofort auf das Macaron Display! Wunderschön angeordnet bei den knallig bunten Farben. Sie sehen nicht nur unglaublich aus, sondern schmecken auch ausgezeichnet.! Bei so einer tollen Auswahl, hab ich mich natürlich für eine gemischte Packung entscheiden, und jede einzelne Macaron war köstlich. Die Aromen waren gut ausgewogen und die Textur war perfekt ... Leichte, knusprige Schale voll delikater Füllung. Neben ihren Macaronen bietet Sweet Caribou auch eine Auswahl an Lunch-Bowls, Sandwiches und wöchentlichen Salate an. Zu Stosszeiten kann es schon schnell mal voll werden, aber die Effizienz des Personals meistert die Herausforderungen hervorragend. Bei den wenigen Malen, die ich dort war, war die Wartezeit nie lang, selbst wenn es viele Leute hatte. Wenn Du Dich wieder mal mit einem süssen Leckerbissen verwöhnen willst, und dabei grossartigen Service möchtest, ist Sweet Caribou einen Besuch wert!

Stopped by because my mother now has me completely addicted--and I can see why…read more I picked up a variety of their tarts along with a chocolate cake filled with raspberry, and everything was absolutely delicious. Each tart had its own unique flavor, perfectly balanced and not too sweet, which made it way too easy to keep reaching for another. The chocolate raspberry cake was a standout--rich, moist, and layered with just the right amount of tartness from the raspberry filling. What really surprised me was how satisfying everything tasted without feeling heavy or overly sweetened--and even better, it didn't spike my blood sugar the way most desserts do. You can tell there's intention behind the ingredients and how everything is made. They also have plenty of other baked goods like cookies, brownies, and more, so there's definitely something for everyone. The staff are friendly, and the bakery itself is so cute--such a welcoming little spot that makes the experience even better. If you're looking for treats that feel a little more thoughtful but still indulgent, this spot is definitely worth checking out.

We visited here a second time before heading out of town and I think my first visit was better…read more I feel greeting customers could be better. I feel like while I'm acknowledged, it's mainly with a stare. It was like this last time we came in as well. I absolutely do not like the savory rolls. I've had the ham and the reindeer sausage. Both are very small (which you don't know that because they're pre-bagged) -- they were just so oily it wasn't enjoyable. I still like the Apple fritter or whatever it was I got. It looked like a fritter but it's topped with a dollop of cream cheese frosting so maybe it's some kind of cinnamon roll. It wasn't labeled so I'm not sure. My partner ate all of his pastries but didn't comment. I like that they raise funds for the community. It's not a bad shop, but I'm very big on customer service. It's also not close so I tend to go to closer bakeries

What a great way to lean about good quality chocolates and support and Alaskan business - that is…read morealso a big supporter of Alaskan businesses! Great for small groups to do the tour!

From the owner: Chugach (pronounced CHEW-gatch) Chocolates hand makes chocolates at the base of the Chugach…read moremountain range in southcentral Alaska. We craft chocolate bars with two overlapping missions: 1) Making chocolates that taste exceptional. When we create new flavors, if it's not some of the best tasting chocolate in the world, we won’t make it. 2) Making chocolates with local ingredients. We use the various Alaskan grown, harvested, or made flavors and products to create our signature chocolate bars. Like our Prince William Sound Sea Salt Bar that we make with Sea Salt from Prince William Sound, which we either make in house with sea water from Whittier, AK or we purchase from Prince William Sea Salt Company in Whittier; our AK Birch Toffee Bar that we make with Alaskan Birch syrup from Bridge Creek Birch Company in Homer, AK and Kahiltna Birchworks in Talkeetna; our Kelp and Cayenne Bar that we make with kelp from Barnacle Foods in Juneau; as well as others.

Oh Benji's, its a good thing I dont live closer or I'd be a human whale. We were on the South-sh…read moreside of town toward the end of the day and I knew full well that Benji's would be sold out if everything, but I decided to take a chance. I was right, as I walked in they sold the very last thing of what I wanted. But gosh am I glad- it forced me to try something new. I didnt take a picture because it was so cold out and my hands were frozen, but it was a beautiful, elongated bakery treat. It had lovely purple Ube cream and touch of oreo crumbs on top, the base was essential much like a flat cruller, but if higher quality. It was sensational! I bought my husband something that looked lower carb that had coffee cream that also enjoyed. I got my husband custom cold jasmine sugar free tea, and I got a frosty honeydew melon drink. It was a little spendy, but its nice to have a treat one on a while.

I stopped by Benji's Bakery & Café in Anchorage for the first time and tried a few things. The Ube…read moreCroffle was the standout -- it was so delicious! It's like a croissant baked in a waffle form, but a bit denser than a regular croissant. What really made it special was the Ube cream -- a light, buttery frosting that wasn't too sweet. Easily a 10/10 for me. I also ordered the Ube Cruffin, which had that same croissant-like texture in a muffin shape. The inside had a light cream filling, and the top was covered with the same Ube cream. It was good, but not quite as amazing as the Croffle -- 7/10. The Ham Banh Mi was tasty and filling (6/10), and the Boba Milk Tea was decent too (6/10). Oh and I got to taste their smoked salmon chowder that my friend ordered. Very good flavor, body, and richness (8/10). Everything I had was good but nothing that was as memorable as the Ube Croffle, but it wasn't cheap -- I spent a total $32 for a sandwich, drink and 2 pastries. Then again, prices in Alaska tend to be higher in general. Overall, even though I've only been once, I'd definitely come back for that Ube Croffle -- it was the real highlight!

They have excellent homemade fudge!! The kind grandma makes.Very good quality with fair prices…read more But as far as I can tell it's only available at the Anchorage market on weekends.