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    The Kobuk

    4.6 (132 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Christy C.

    Earlier hours for coffee/donuts needed. I realize it's mostly a gift store, and their store looked amazing, but we were looking for an early morning coffee and bite to eat. While we made a different stop for coffee we headed back to try their donuts. They are delicious for sure! The Samovar was nicely spicy and the old fashioned donut just the right density to hold up to the delicious glaze. I'd love to try again with their coffee but as early starters 9am opening just a bit late for us.

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    Christine L.

    I enjoy eating donuts everywhere and the visitor's center suggested me this shop/cafe for all the needs of our family: tea for someone coming down with something, coffee for my sister, and shopping for kiddo and me. If you shop over $25 with visitor center coupon book you get a free donut. With these amazing local flavors I couldn't narrow it down and got the samovar and fireweed. If this were in LA I'd get them regularly. They chose the right donuts as the base--old fashion are the best lol.

    Mary A.

    We stopped here as part of a food tour. We had the tea which was excellent and I purchased a couple to bring home. We also tried the fireweed donut which was ok. The donut was a little dry and I didn't care for the fireweed icing. A cute shop with a lot of nice items.

    James R.

    had a hot chocolate and donut. All of the donuts are made in-house and are old fashions Mine was a birch old fashioned. You have to try them to believe how good they are.

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    Rick L.

    There are a ton of tourist/gift shops in downtown Anchorage...all of them are very similar...except for the Kobuk which feels more historic (because it is) and offers unique tea, donuts, and other treats at their one-of-a-kind spot in the back of the store. When we walked in to the store (in search of donuts) we were immediately handed a sample of their samovar tea which my wife liked so much that she bought a couple packs to take home. We found our way back to the small cafe to be greeted by a display case of delicious-looking donuts, including unique, Alaska-only flavors like Samovar (the spices from the samovar tea included in the donut glaze) and Fireweed. They've got some "regular" flavors too...everything looked really good. We got the samovar and fireweed donuts...we loved them both. My wife also had some of the tea...they've got more baked goods including scones and a daily soup. The place has a long and rich history in Anchorage which you can read about in the displays in the cafe. If you're looking for a unique treat, very good donuts, or souvenirs different from what they have at all the other shops downtown, you definitely should pop in here...it's a wonderful bit of Anchorage history to experience.

    Samovar tea and a fireweed donut
    Jamie M.

    I got so many good tea from here as well as some cute gifts. They have a restroom and tables if you want to relax but the number 1 reason I love Kobuk is for the donuts especially my favorite fireweed donut. I wish I lived closer so I can stop in more often :) it's the best donut ever.

    DeAnne V.

    I ventured into The Kobuk for a coffee one morning and was met with the pleasant aroma of teas. The entire place smells of warm spices. I decided upon a spiced chai and a fireweed doughnut. Both were very enjoyable and a perfect start to my day.

    Samovar donut ($2.5)
    Jessica P.

    This store had many items to browse through and also has a small cafe in the back for tea, coffee, donuts and baked goods. The seating in the cafe is limited so not ideal for group settings, but perfect for 2 or to pick up and go. Customer service: The staff at the cafe and store were all helpful and friendly. Samovar donut ($2.50) - the donut was delicious with the perfect amount of crisp when you bite into it and soft while you chew. The size isn't too big but also not too small just a perfect size to go with tea/coffee. Green tea ($2.75) - a regular cup of green, a large selection of tea options to choose from here.

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    P. Amanda S.

    We spotted this little shop as we were walking thru the drizzle in downtown. If I am on foot, and have time, it's almost impossible for me to pass by a tea shop without walking in. So walk in we did, to see if there was any tea I'd be interested in bringing home. They had a lot of loose teas as well as packaged teas available, but the shop was really packed, and walking through was difficult. At the counter in the back, we ordered their spice chai which was pretty good, and tried one of their fireweed glazed donuts which was a little on the sweet side. It is a nice little shop which could use a little bit more space.

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    Very cool and unique shop. Even though I have lived here almost all my life. It's always a real treat to visit the Kabul

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    Thank you, Dena! We love our locals :) !!

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    We went for the donuts. We went back for the tea! The tea is wonderful. Recommend you try. You won't be disappointed.

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    Everyone I know always picks up the Samovar tea, which is a lovely cup, and honestly, I just love to inhale the aroma.

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