I heard wonderful things about Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop and was not disappointed! I did takeout…read moreas I was tired of the conference food and picked up lunch and snacks for the plane ride back home. Service was friendly and swift. Almost too swift as I didn't have time to fully peruse the plentiful options and decide what i wanted to order to go. They also offered generous samples of their daily soups, so I got to taste both delicious soups! - Ham, brie, apricot, apple sandwich on french baguette - 5/5, I was expecting the baguette to be hard to bite down on but it was the perfect mix of crunchy outside, soft inside and not difficult at all to eat! What was difficult was the portion size as I could have easily shared it with someone else - pumpkin/carrot/ginger soup - 5/5, truly scrumptious! - italian sausage white bean kale soup - 4/5, delicious and just a tad too salty - ham cheddar chive scone - 3/5, I was expecting to really like this but it was a bit too hard and had large chunks of ham in it which was generous but not what I was expecting - chocolate croissant - 4/5, solid offering but not the best I've ever had - pecan maple shortbread cookies - 4/5 I wish I had more days in Anchorage and more time (they're open 7am - 4pm and October on only open Wednesday through Sunday) and look forward to returning when I hopefully return to Anchorage! I'd come every day to try everything!

I just love, friendly and welcoming service and interaction right off the bat. The staff was…read morehelpful and friendly and courteous. Absolutely love the vibe in here, and the smattering of awesome pastries, and desserts all over-the-counter. I may only be in town for a week, but I'll probably stop by this place at least a couple more times. They seem to have a really great staff too, I could see everyone just busy and the utmost care and attention to detail going on with every pastry. Clean and comfortable atmosphere, with an amazing staff and downright awesome pastries, and such. Another homerun on my visit to Anchorage, has my highest recommendation.

I had such a wonderful experience at Benji's Bakery & Cafe. Everything was fresh, delicious, and…read moremade with love. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and attention to detail. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and helpful. You can really tell that there's a lot of care and passion behind the food. It's a great place to stop by for a delicious treat, coffee, or a relaxing meal. I am slowly trying all the items Benji's has to offer and I can honestly say I have not had anything that I haven't enjoyed. My favorite thus far has been the pistachio crumbly danish. I highly recommend Benji's Bakery & Cafe to anyone and everyone, definitely worth a visit!

Just stopped by and I'm writing this review from Costco. This pastry was absolutely divine! I'm not…read moresure what it's called but the crust/dough was flaky and buttery on the outside and pillowy on the inside but still felt doughy. The filling was creamy and light, not too sweet but still just right. The service was also fantastic. I couldn't decide which one to try and this guy gave us 2 for 1. He made a loyal customer out of me!

Great ice cream served by friendly counter workers. I especially love that they use limited natural…read moreingredients. The maple walnut is my favorite.

One of the best ice cream places I've been to, ever. Everything is homemade, creamy, and with good…read moreingredients. Also, don't be fooled by the one or two scoop price or portions, they are MASSIVE scoops. My 7 year old ate half of his two scoops and was full, and I was full after eating the other half. My 5 year old ate only half of the one scoop. They can also mix and match flavors for each scoop. We opted for the vanilla and strawberry flavors, which were amazing. The owner/server was very friendly, happily offering as many samples as required and explaining the process of how it is all made. The seating is inviting with games and a fun place to take family or a date. This is a MUST go to place, and I'll definitely be back

Perfect for all ages--loved by both our 9-year-old and 70-something-year-old alike! The kids' play…read morearea was adorable. We highly recommend!

Ok so this place surprised me with how good their ceviche was. It was very spicy, loaded, and very…read moredecently priced. There's not many food choices but loads of sweets. My favorite was that coconut drink! It was super coco-nutty flavored without the weird texture of coconut.

My husband and I flew into Anchorage for his birthday. I had a "last minute layer cake" prepared…read moreso I could pick it up when we made to town. The "last minute" cake is one of the cakes that can be ordered much closer to the date in question than a full custom cake. I'm so glad I did this! The cake looked amazing and tasted great. It was a chocolate-on-chocolate concoction called "The Dark Side" and I would highly recommend it. We loved the cake so much we took most of it as a carry-on when we flew home (there was only two of us, and its a good sized cake - FYI, TSA will let you carry almost an entire chocolate cake onto an airplane). The customer service was great - everything was arranged via email (which worked out well for me) and the cake was exactly what I was looking for and was ready when I asked. The owner followed up with me a few days before to make sure our pick-up arrangements were still okay. If I'm ever in the need for a cake in Anchorage again I would absolutely contact this bakery.

I am SO glad I chose Midnight Sun Cakery for my birthday! I had a very specific design request and…read moreAnita totally delivered! Not only that, but I wanted the cake to be representative of Alaska -- the fact that they offer Alaskan-specific flavors was icing on the cake (pun intended!). I got an Alaskan Fireweed flavored cake (which was delicious) AND was able to get gluten free cupcakes in the same flavor for my guests with dietary restrictions. Everyone absolutely loved the cake and cupcakes and I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out.

Delicious desserts!! We were in the 5th Ave Mall and stopped by for some sweet treats. The…read morechocolate pecan bar was DELICIOUS! I can't wait to go back for another one. The chocolate chip cookie sandwich was also very yummy. It had chocolate buttercream in between 2 big cookies. Very tasty! We will be back!

Ordered a wedding cake for a casual elopement…read more Cake execution: pretty awful. To be honest, the cake wasn't all that pretty to begin with but it got worse as the day went on and it thawed out more. Picked up my cake around 4pm and by 7pm it was a tilted Mad Hatter cake. I assure you, it was not damaged during transport. When we cut into the cake to serve slices, an entire chunk of cake was missing from the bottom tier and "spackled in" with frosting. This caused the cake to collapse and the top tier slid off to one side. There was also no dowel support between to the top and bottom tiers. Just a cardboard round which slid on top of the buttercream. That probably would have been ok if it weren't for the missing chunk of cake. People asked me if I made the cake myself. Hahaha. It was pretty embarrassing. But luckily this was for a very casual elopement, not a big wedding, otherwise I would have been pretty pissed. My parents did pay a decent amount of money for this, roughly $275. I've seen far better from Walmart's bakery. The shop got stars for the following... Cake flavor: very good! I ordered the champagne cake with strawberry filling for the bottom tier and chocolate cake with chocolate fudge filling for the top tier. All covered in white chocolate buttercream frosting. The cake and fillings were delicious. The frosting was a little gritty, I assume from using granulated sugar, but still tasty. A little too sweet for my liking but it was still good. The cake layers were nice and thick. Customer service: Great! Response time from the shop was excellent. They promptly responded to my emails on the quote and design request. I called the shop when it was about time to pick up my cake and didn't reach anyone at first, but they called me right back. I guess I could have called the shop to let them know the issues with the cake but I have a feeling once the cake leaves their shop in good condition, they would put the blame on the customer. I just won't use them again, for cakes anyways. Anyways, thanks for reading and check out my Mad Hatter cake.

I ordered the Beef Mami Soup & it was delicious. it's made to ordered & it comes with a sides of…read moreSiopao or 3 pcs Siomai. I got the Siopao with it. they served other Filipino goodies like breads & desserts & they do have a sit down area if you want to eat it fresh.

Wow.... the halo halo from this place has everything but the kitchen sink in it. They even put flan…read morein it! They definitely don't skimp on the portions either. We ordered a couple baked goods too that I have no idea what they were called. Since the staff didn't speak very good English there was a lot of pointing and gesturing going on... but when we got it home it was all Bomb. Definitely check this place out.

Absolutely amazing. As someone from Los Angeles, I have…read moreaccess to many great food spots and creameries. Despite that, this place makes absolutely FANTASTIC ice cream. You can tell everything they do is to perfect their craft. -the flavors are rich, deep, and uniquely Alaskan -the waffle cones are baked with spices giving it a great flavor -the store supports local Alskan products If you're ever visiting Anchorage, this place is a MUST. I am fore sure 1000% coming back!

Oh my goshhhh this was probably some of the best ice cream I've ever had and I've had a LOT of ice…read morecream Was looking up ice cream recs and Wild Scoops was unanimously suggested by everyone online. Went on a Monday in June around 9:00pm and there was line going out the door. We ended up waiting about 20 minutes. I sampled a few of the flavors and decided to order a double scoop of the Rhubarb Crumble and Sunshine Club in a Baked Alaska cone (asked for the whole thing to be put in a bowl) Both flavors were creamy and delicious! I usually don't get fruity flavors, but these were my favorites out of everything I sampled. The ice cream had great amount of mix ins and the Baked Alaska cone was tasty. I really liked the marshmallow fluff on top - glad I tried it! The portions were very generous and I was super full afterwards. Our Alaska trip was over a month ago and I am still thinking about Wild Scoops. I would 100% return - highly recommend!!

Our favorite bakery in Anchorage hands down. The service is great. It's a quant little store that…read more3-4 people can wait to be served, or wait at the door. The cookies are some of our favorites as well as the bran muffins. We try to go at least once a month.

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.

My husband and I came to Alaska for our honeymoon, and this was one of our favorite spots. To be…read morehonest, we didn't expect much at first because I'm not a fan of snobby chocolates (I like basic flavors). But wow, we were in for a surprise! We walked in the shop, and there was a gentleman at the counter who greeted us and explained the chocolates to us. It turns out he is the husband of the master chocolatier who makes the chocolates! Ingrid, his wife, runs the original shop at another location where she makes the chocolates, while the husband manages the hotel location. It was a pleasant surprise to find out the gentleman is a Korean, just like me and my husband. He shared with extensive detail how each of the chocolates are made and the painstaking (and almost impractical) process that his wife goes through to craft each piece of chocolate. And yes, they are gorgeous! But even more than just the appearance of the chocolates, I was blown away by the taste. Some flavor combinations sounded a little crazy, but they actually tasted good and suited even my basic chocolate palate. If you're in Alaska, this place is worth a visit because there truly is no other place like it. It is a bit pricey, but it is well worth the money in my opinion.

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.