The atmosphere hits that sweet spot between cozy and lively--perfect for catching up with friends…read moreor winding down after a day exploring Alaska. Ample parking, easy access, and the kind of brewery where you feel welcome whether you're a lifelong Alaskan or just passing through. Pro tip: Arrive with an appetite and an open mind. Get a sampler flight of the beers, ask the bartender what's new or seasonal, and don't hesitate to pair it with something from the kitchen--this one's worth the stop. All told: If craft beer is part of your travel plan (or if you simply want a great local spot for food & drink), Matanuska Brewing Company in Palmer should be high on your list. Cheers to that!

It's always fun scratching off a brewery out of Alaska. The beer most of time is quite solid and…read moreflavorful from most of the breweries that I have tried out. Mantanuska Brewery is the latest brewery I got to try for the first time and it was an enjoyable first time experience. Steve and I got one beer from this brewery on two separate occasions and I liked it both times. The Deep Powder Porter was the name of the beer we had. What I liked about this beer was that it was very smooth which made it an easy one to drink. There is a malty sweetness going on here with roasty, caramel and cocoa flavors. Untappd had the beet as a feature with this beer as "brilliant " and I can see that going on with this porter but I might call it "alive" as this porter wasn't a dull one at all to drink but instead it was a fun one.

I often get the eyeball roll when I tell someone that we are taking friends to Palmer Alehouse…read morealong with "seriously? Why would you go there". Well, sweeties, we like beer and this place has the best tap menu in the valley. The food isn't fine dining. But it doesn't suck and if you like decent pub food then this place will work for you. Like I said, we come for the beer and the food is just to fill the belly. We've always had good service. The live music in the summer is an added bonus. My favorite food is the Thai salad wrap, sweet potato fries, chicken tenders, the burgers are usually good as is the pizza.

Cool place, huge selection on tap beers Food was not so…read moremuch. Come for the drinks and ambiance. We got a burger and hot Italian sub, soft pretzel w/beer cheese. Burger looked good until we cut in half to split...it was raw in the middle. Not a medium or medium rare...rawre...haha. The waitress (Taren)took it off the bill, but came back from kitchen with snide remark, "All our house burgers come pink, next time you should say cook well." Like it was our fault. Italian sub from Subway has 10x the amount of meat than this $18 sub had. We prob won't come back for food, maybe a brew though. Yikes.

After leaving another restaurant nearby, my party of 5 decided to try the Mexican restaurant…read morerecommendation given to us at our local hotel. We started off by viewing the menu which is a nice selection and reasonably priced. I chose the fajita salad with grilled chicken, hubby had a Burrito Grande, my brother and sister in law both had combo dinners, and my nephew chose four enchiladas. Food came out quickly and everyone enjoyed the dinner. The amazing service we received from a young waiter was exceptional - he remembered every dish without writing down an order - and was spot on. He checked on us, bringing out extra salsa quickly and efficiently. The restaurant is decorated in bright lively colors with typical Mexican decor. Overall it provided a good dining experience for all.

This place used to be great! but with the new ownership the service has gone downhill big time. My…read morewife and I went in on 4/14/2026 at 12:30 P.M. We got the menus delivered to us and that's where it ended. No Water, no chips, NOTHING! 15 minutes we waited only to watch a couple come in way behind us get served water and chips. We got up and left. By the way, they were not even busy and only one waitress. Sorry to see this place going down the tubes.

I am not exactly sure how to handle this as it is the first time I have encountered this. While…read morereviewing Feather & Flour Yelp listing I noted that it was best to call for reservations. I called to check on the menu and make reservations. The recording stated that a new business was in this location known my as Feather & Flour. Wanting to confirm this by another source I clicked on the listed website connection in Yelp. Sadly I believe that Feather & Flour is no longer in business for regular dinning service currently per this picture posted on their website. Contact them for future plans on the listed notice.

They are permanently closed!! I think the owners are still…read moreoffering private dining experiences but I can't confirm that.

First of all, shame on Yelp's listing system for not letting me list the Instagram account of this…read morebusiness as their website. So many foodtrucks use their IG or their FB to broadcast their locations, and many don't have a traditional dub-dub-dub website. Here's the good for KotM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/kingofthemountainak/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kingofthemountainak/ I've been trying to get to this food truck for quite some time, but have never been able to catch them. I know the owner (Travis) from the climbing community, he's probably one of the most passionate, skilled ice climbers I know! In the non-climbing world, he's been the chef at various restaurants in the area (the first one the comes to mind is Seven Glaciers in Girdwood). He largely does events now (think: weddings, festivals, private events, etc.), and that's where I was able to catch him! Detour: as someone from the South, I am triggered by the careless use of the word "BBQ" outside of The South. When someone invites me over for a "BBQ" I expect that they've been smokin' meats (mainly pig) since 4am. When I just find burgers and hot dogs...I get sad. Back on track: I caught KotM at the Mountaineering Club of Alaska's annual Summer Cookout (bless your heart MCA, for not saying BBQ). But guess what? He MADE ACTUAL BBQ! There was tons of luscious, juicy pork with all the fixin's of new and old: fruit, potato salad, quinoa, desserts, etc. There were a handful of homemade BBQ sauces in squeeze bottles. The whole thing was perfect. Thank you MCA for setting my expectations low, and thank you KotM for blowing them outta the water!

Of all the food items we had, the French fries were by far the best thing we ended up with!…read more The seafood enchiladas were really good and I couldn't finish the whole serving. Didn't mention the fries were amazing?

"ok we turning up" ^…read morethe above was my review at check in right before a very unfortunate series of events happened. It stills stands, unfortunate events and all. The night I went there was a local rapper doing his thing on the dancefloor with one of his boys TM, recording. real provincial activities, which I love check it out!

Stopped by Sweet Gypsy and this is such a good little find, just know going in that it's takeout…read moreonly, no indoor seating. They're known for their gourmet cheesecakes (with rotating flavors), but they also have a full menu with salads, paninis, and other items that change up, which I love because it gives you a reason to keep coming back. I got the ABBA panini and it was so good, apples, bacon jam, brie, and arugula, and everything just worked together really well. Also a solid portion size, which I always appreciate. Of course I had to try a cheesecake too, and went with the caramel apple. I was actually surprised (in a good way) that it had thinly sliced apples baked right into it, which added such a good texture and made it feel a little more unique than your typical cheesecake. Service was great, super friendly and quick, and everything felt really well done. Definitely a spot I'd go back to, especially to try whatever cheesecake flavor they have next.

Time and time again I keep coming back for more amazing food at Sweet Gypsy. The selection of high…read morequality food is always changing with unique specials every week so every trip there is a new experience. The bacon Mac and cheese appetizers are my go-to starter and I love trying all the different paninis. Sweet Gypsy chefs are outstanding and make great vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options. There are great mocktails and alcohol options for all folks. Wonderful service and recommendations, along with a beautiful dining space make this a 5/5 dining experience!

For a unique decor on a classic diner food, Noise Goose is your spot! The vast menu has lots of…read moreoptions for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. There aren't many vegetarian options on menu but the staff is very accommodating and offers great substitutes for vegetarians and gluten free folks alike! Excellent service and a great location right next to the fair grounds make this a must-stop anytime you need a diner in Palmer.

The Noisy Goose is a local icon, great Alaskan decor and fast friendly personal service. They're…read morelocal and I say always support local if you can. There are times you'll have to wait to be seated, there's a self serve sign in sheet and that's a good sign, people live the Noisy Goose The food is good. I usually eat breakfast here and have only been disappointed with the biscuits and gravy.

Small town pizza shop with big city flavor! This hidden gem…read moreat the base of Hatchers Pass is creating some good Pies. I just had the X-Large Pepperoni. Good ratios of sauce to pepperoni to cheese. The crust is thin'ish, crisp and chewy with a sweet finish, it's really good. A hot slice of this pizza will transport your palate to the streets of NY where you can enjoy an original "slice" without having to leave Alaska.

Hatchers pass has a pizza place!!!…read more don't get me wrong there is another good pizza place that delivers pretty much all around the area. But it was really cool to have a new pizza place to try and check out. I'm definitely a fan. My family says they have been ordering here a lot since they opened, I can see why. Definitely a higher quality than the most of the pizza places they have in the valley! The place is very nice quick and easy if you come inside.