Fresh fruit and delicious açaí bowl: also had a very tasty chai tea. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

A few months back I ordered the heart of the earth drink and it was something I raved about and couldn't wait to go back to treat myself again. Went there yesterday to order the same drink and left so disappointed. Not sure if they changed the ingredients or if it wasn't made well. The drink wasn't mixed well at all. Clumps of powder. Couldn't taste the maple syrup and only a hint of salt. So sad! read more

This is a hidden gem in an eclectic downtown. It's sort of beyond the main drag that exists along Alaska street. Instead, it occupies a delightful corner on Dahlia Avenue and Cobb Street (for those of you that would rather wander instead of using Google Maps). Terrific ambiance. The jiving music is largely to credit for it. Perfect volume and beats for chilling. Super friendly staff and quick service. Four tables for three, a bar table along the window with lots of natural light, and a lounging area with comfy chairs. Several plants add an earthy and natural vibe to the decor which is a tasteful mix of bright accents against oaky brown wood floor/tables. Delicious beverages. I'm a big fan of places that have: a. Oat milk b. Reusable cups. I think coffee tastes better from a mug. It's always clean when I visit. Swept, orderly. I haven't tried the smoothie bowls yet, but I need to. They sound (and look) delicious. read more

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Wow, I love this place! The Fern is a special little açaí, smoothie and coffee shop which also offers a cozy yet slightly cramped area to work...big windows with lots of sunlight, friendly staff. You definitely need to check this out :) worth the drive from Anchorage. read more

Really loved my pitaya bowl. The bowls are pretty customizable - just ask about switching your base or subbing one fruit for another. I like that they offer 3 sizes for the acai bowls. Would go back again! read more

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This place is a vibe! Honestly I'm jealous that it's in Palmer & not in Anchorage. Now that açaí Alaska is closed a good açaí bowl shop is something we're sadly lacking in ANC. The Fern is super trendy in that hippy Erewhon way, which I'm not complaining about because we don't have many places that focus on sustainable health food. This would be a cool place to hang out at with friends or even get some work done. It's definitely a restaurant that's very centered around health & wellness. If a Pilates or yoga studio opened next door it would be a booming corner. Everything about this place is instagram worthy, but it's not just picture perfect it's also tasty. Their menu is açaí bowls, smoothies, coffee, tea & cacao. Their menu online also stated that other food items will be coming at some point, which will make this place a bustling lunch spot for sure. For their bowls there are 3 sizes to choose from as well as 3 different bases (açaí, pitaya & spirulina). They have 5 different bowl options, or you can opt to build your own. The smoothies come only in 16oz & there's 9 well curated options with all the ingredients listed. These are truly good for you smoothies not the ones that some coffee huts make from syrup & ice. I ordered a 16 oz solstice bowl, super berry smoothie & a 16oz iced AK chai. First off AK Chai is not widely available at coffee shops in this area even though it's brewed at Homer Brewing Co. It's my favorite type of chai tea so whenever I see it I get it. There was no up charge for alternative milk (I got oat), which was a pleasant surprise. The solstice bowl was delicious & very filling. I thought at $13 for a 16 oz it was well worth it. The açaí base tasted very fresh & wasn't served frozen. The flavor combo was very good, and there were plenty of ingredients down to the last bite. The smoothie was for my toddler, but he didn't seem much into it so I got to drink some. It was very good. Service was fast & friendly. It did take about 15 minutes for me to get my bowl & smoothie, but the cafe was very busy, and they prepare everything as it's ordered so a wait is to be expected. They also have a rewards program per dollars spent which is awesome! Notably all their packaging & serving ware is biodegradable & plant based from Phade Products. The straws aren't paper so they don't deteriorate while you're drinking your beverage, but are still sustainable. The Fern is an awesome little shop, and I can't see what else they plan to do with this cafe. Everything was delicious, and this is definitely a must visit in Palmer! read more

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This super cute cafe is located in downtown Palmer. Seating is available outside, with more seating options inside their warm inviting space. Employees are friendly and welcoming. I ordered a glacier bowl (spirulina base, blueberry, pineapple, coconut, cacao nibs, granola, and honey) and a blood Orange creamsicle smoothie (almond milk, orange, banana, blood orange extract, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and agave). I was told bowls were taking 15-20min. Despite the warning, my bowl was still done sooner than that. Everything tasted fresh, healthy and delicious. The bowls are aesthetically pleasing. The perfect sweet treat after being outside in the sun all day. I can't wait to return to try more items on their menu, especially their ceremonial cacao offerings. read more

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Wow, finally a place that serves coffee, açaí, and smoothies. Friendly staff with clean interior area. Limited seating though and noticed people had to leave once they got their order because of no seating. read more

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This small spot in Palmer serves coffee and tea drinks, smoothies, and a smattering of food. There are four tables and some couch spaces available. There is plenty of parking available in the street. Prices seem reasonable. The staff are friendly and it seems to be a favorite of locals read more

The Fern - Mocha - Acai Bowls Near Me - Palmer, Alaska

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This is such a cute little shop not too far off the main drag of Downtown Palmer. Definitely worth the walk over or even better yet, worth a quick drive into town! I always order a 16oz bowl so I have some sweet healthy goodness to take home. The Palmer bowl is my favorite! I mean who doesn't need blues, coconut and granola mixed into their smoothie?! Oh and if you're debating on adding the quinoa puffs, just do it! read more

The Fern - 16oz Palmer Smoothie Bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Palmer, Alaska

Cute place. Friendly staff. Tasty americano and smoothie bowl. Lots of packaged snack options and to go drinks. read more

The Fern - Fireweed bowl - Acai Bowls Near Me - Palmer, Alaska

We visited the shop about 15mins before they were set to close and it was a full house. Great ambience and friendly staff. When we placed our order they did tell us it would be about 20min to get our bowls which we didn't mind and really appreciated the heads up. This was their first week open and are still figuring it all out so the wait was no problem. The wait wasn't as long as quoted :) The bowls come in 3 sizes which is nice we got the 16oz which is more than enough. The açaí base was a little more frozen than I prefer and not as flavorful but still good. We will be back to try their smoothies! read more

The Fern - April bowl layers - Acai Bowls Near Me - Palmer, Alaska

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Was in town for a week and a half and then the service and food was great. Very welcoming people.

The Fern was perfect . To rate a new business with 5 stars is a stretch , but The Fern offered wonderful customer service , cleanliness , abundant options for their products-especially being winter in Alaska ., merchandise, and esthetics. The smoothie bowls were delicious, well presented, and a large helping . My family each ordered a smoothie bowl and coffee , everything was just as we were hoping . It's wonderful to see a business like this in little Palmer , AK . We will be sure to visit again next time we pass through . read more

Very pretty and tastes just as good as it looks! Will continue to come here in the future!