Wild Scoops is our go-to ice cream spot, every time. Their waffle cones are hands-down the best I've ever had--not just in Alaska, but even in the lower 48. Perfectly crisp and flavorful on their own. The ice cream flavors never disappoint. The vanilla bean is my favorite, rich, creamy and smooth, and you can really taste the quality. And the scoop size is generous, which makes it even better. The ambiance ties it all together. The shop has a cozy, welcoming feel, with local artists' artwork displayed on one side of the wall and merchandise on the other side, giving it that community-focused, Alaska-local vibe. If you care about great ice cream, top-tier waffle cones, and a space that supports local artists, Wild Scoops never misses. read more

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Very good, locally made ice cream, with vegan options available. I forgot the name of mine, but it was a berry jam swirl in a coconut base. My friend got the Sitka Swirl, in a sugar cone. Both single scoops are 7 bucks a pop, which was worth it, but since I'm on a budget it won't be as often as I'd like. Nice staff and cool interior. There were only two bar stools, but plenty of tables to sit at. I will come again for another sweet treat. read more

When we walked up we noticed it was hopping, then we noticed they had a few regular flavors and a lot of different varieties. I tried the Lemon with snickerdoodle and it was amazing. I wish we had one more local to us. Service was good and attendants were friendly. read more

Wild Scoops is a true Anchorage gem, and I'm so glad we made it a priority during our October 2025 trip! This locally loved ice cream shop focuses on making small-batches, handcrafted flavors made with Alaskan ingredients--and it absolutely shows. We ordered two scoops in their signature Baked Alaskan cone, which comes topped with marshmallow fluff and lightly torched. I mean how can you not get the Baked Alaskan in Alaska right? We tried these available flavors at the time: *Wild Blueberry: Made with real wild Alaskan blueberries, this flavor was incredible--creamy with the perfect balance of sweetness and tart, berry brightness. *Tiger Treat: A swirl of Thai tea and black vanilla ice cream. Smooth and also not too sweet . My favorite was the wild blueberry!!! I love supporting local ice cream parlors that pour so much heart into their craft, and Wild Scoops delivers on every level. If you're in Anchorage, don't miss it--this place is worth the stop! read more

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Finally got to visit Wild Scoops! This place stays busy but all staff work together seamlessly to keep their lines moving. The atmosphere is bright and warm despite them selling frozen goods. Wild Scoops has seasonal/rotating flavors. I believe if you visit often enough you may start to memorize their rotating flavors. Unfortunately, I cannot give 5 stars as I came specifically to try a Filipino dessert collab that was advertised to come with WildScoops Filipino flavored ice creams. For some odd reason, Wild Scoops did not make their Filipino flavored ice creams available when we came...disappointing. Despite this, what me and my girls were able to try, was fantastic. I believe we had vanilla bean and a few baked Alaska's. We can't wait to visit again. read more

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We all knowni travel for ice cream, so i traveled all the way to Alaska! The Rhubarb ice cream was absolutely read more

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Wild Scoops has a range of local / random amazing ice cream flavors to try (you're able to test whichever flavors you want), friendly staff, an open seating area, and plays classic rock music! I'll be back. read more

Wild Scoops - "Baked Alaska" Mochi Ube - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

We visited Wild Scoops on a Thursday afternoon and were greeted with a line out the door - and the entire time we were there, the line never shrunk! Single ($5.25) - This includes a single scoop of ice cream in a small 4oz cup. It honestly looks kid sized! I guess a good portion for people calorie counting? For the ice cream, we went with the AK Birch Almond. This ice cream has a delightfully strong sweet and nutty almond flavor. The texture is a bit stretchy and gummy, fluffy but rich. I feel like they use a bit more gum stabilizers than some other artisan shops which gives the stretchy quality. I have not had birch syrup but I've had birch water and love the sweet mineral flavor. I'm not sure that it really comes out much since the toasted almond flavor is so strong. (4/5) We also sampled two flavors which we've never had before: Fireweed, which is sweet, floral, and a bit fruity, and Spruce Tip, which I can't really describe the taste of. I expected it to taste kind of like cedar jelly, so like the essence of pine needles, but it was totally different. PS: the pantry items they have near the front of the store are actually pretty good value. We were looking for Birch caramels and they had the 6oz bag for $13. The more touristy stores were selling it for $20. Bathrooms - Single unisex room read more

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I'd heard the buzz about this ice cream spot, so I had to see what the fuss was about. I rolled up around 9 PM--an hour before closing--and the line was already out the door. That's when I thought, okay, this has to be good. I'd seen a few videos hyping up their signature toasted cream topping, so I knew that was a must. Inside, the vibe was warm and welcoming, with a spread of unique flavors--even options for the lactose-intolerant crowd. One thing that stood out? They offer metal spoons for sampling instead of plastic ones. A small touch, but very cool and sustainable. The place has a good amount of seating inside and a bench outside, but judging by the crowd, snagging a seat on a busy day might take some luck. Now, the star of the show: the ice cream. I went with Redoubt's Revenge--a spicy chocolate flavor that totally surprised me. Smooth, rich, and with just the right amount of heat. Think Mexican hot chocolate in frozen form. I paired it with their Baked Alaskan Cone, and wow... talk about next-level. The toasted marshmallow cream on top was everything--lightly sweet, perfectly browned, and such a fun twist. I only wish I had one more day to go back. But until then, I'll be dreaming of that spicy scoop under that golden toasted cloud. read more

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We haven't been to Anchorage in years. But we remembered how good Wild Scoops had been and made it one of the first stops of our trip. Just as good (if not better!!) as we remembered it. The original location we had visited was closed. However, even though it was a bit more away from the downtown area, loved that it's a much larger location with plenty of indoor seating. Made for a bit more of an enjoyable visit. Their ice creams were rich and creamy and so full of flavor. Wish we could've come a few more times on our trip! Hands down one of the best places to get ice cream. Highly recommend! read more

I found Wild Scoops on a whim and decided to visit after my last day living in Anchorage for 2 months. And let me tell you, I am SO upset that I found out about this place later on because I'm now sitting in the lower 48, wondering how I can find something equivalent! The line was out the door despite it being a snowy day and I was there for ~40 minutes, the line was very consistent! I wanted to sample all the ice cream, the flavors were so unique! My favorite part is that they have actual vegan ice cream and not just sorbets. The vegan ice creams are made with oat milk and as a lactose intolerant, I am so grateful! I went a little all out. I started with one scoop, got back in line for another and then bought a tub to go :P Do yourself a favor and get the toasted marshmallow fluff on top~ This Pretty Planet 5/5 * I expected this to be floral given the description but it's so light with a great addition of the cookies Matchaberry Swirl (Vegan) 5/5 * Literally went back to buy a tub of this, it's such a great mix of matcha and berry which both stand out without overpowering the other. Did I mention it's vegan too?!?! Highly recommend if it's in the rotation! read more

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Wow this place is popular. The line was long on a Wednesday afternoon. My husband and I split the ice cream "nachos." It comes with 3 kids scoops, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, sprinkles, and waffle cone chips. My favorite flavor was the buttermilk blueberry! So good! We also had the chocolate and the white raven (Oreos in a sweet cream base). The only thing I didn't like was the chocolate syrup. It tasted very dark like raw cocoa powder or something. I would leave it off if we got this again. read more

Wild Scoops - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Coconut ice cream with all the fixings including sago, peanuts, and many others with various textures. Nice staff. Fun atmosphere inside despite a raining afternoon outside. read more

Wild Scoops - Malaysia sundae - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Ice cream and toasted marshmallow fluff topping was a great topping. We also went early in day and it wasn't too busy. We went back a second time and skipped it due to the long line. read more

Great service and tasty ice cream! Got "Rock on the Wild Side" with the baked Alaska topping. 10/10. read more

Wild Scoops - Single scoop of "Rock on the Wild Side" with the baked Alaska topping - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I got the vegan rhubarb crumble and it was incredible. I even sampled a lot of the other ice cream flavors and this was still my. preference. I was told I had to try with the baked Alaska topper so naturally, I got that. Oh my gosh I would come here every day if I lived here. This was some of the best ice cream I've had in a while, I was also told the cone was house-made so this completely exceeded my expectations. read more

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This ice cream shop had a line out the door and around the sidewalk, but as it was recommended by multiple people to us we decided to wait in line to see what the hype was about, and we were not disappointed! There were so many unique flavors of ice cream, and you can tell the ice cream is locally made and high quality. As many other reviewers have said, get the waffle cone and get the baked Alaska marshmallow topping! Both were delicious and added to the uniqueness of the spot. There is limited seating inside and outside so don't count on getting a spot, but good ice cream is good ice cream whether eaten in the store or in your car so don't let that stop you from coming here to try this place out! read more

Wild Scoops - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Small cute little ice cream shop with excellent service. Original flavors that change periodically. So good! read more

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Great little ice cream location with a bunch of very unique flavors. If you're looking for the standard ice cream flavors, this is not the place to go. They have some wild combinations that make your taste buds go wild. I ended up going with a lemon cookie, and it was delectable. The staff was extremely friendly and allowed a few samples and helped describe some of the flavors. read more

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Great Ice cream especially in the Summer in Anchorage Alaska. We visited in the afternoon and it was very busy with a long line of people waiting to order. We were lucky enough to get one of the few tables there. Due to the high demand and busy nature of the business, the table needed some cleaning. Fortunately, we brought general cleaning wipes. It's been very handy to have wipes available to clean. We would definitely come back to Wild Scoops. Unfortunately, the only pictures I have are only of their busy Downtown location. Their other location in downtown was also very busy. read more

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Rich chocolate, unique variety of flavors. A bit overpriced, but very good. I was boring and got chocolate, but they didn't have fireweed, or I would have tried it. read more

The most amazing ice cream ever! They even do cute little pup cups for our dog:) We love Wild Scoops!

We stopped by this ice cream store after a dinner at moose's tooth on a Sunday night. We did have to wait in a 35 minute line outside but they did post the flavors & menu outside so everyone could be prepared to order when they got to the front of the line. I got a single cone with chocolate and Rhubarb Crumble flavors in a waffle cone. The chocolate was solid but nothing to write home about. The rhubarb crumble flavor however was rich and complex and absolutely delicious! So unique and yummy. Highly recommend trying that one!! And the waffle cone was...WOW. Not too crispy. Very fresh. Absolutely mouthwatering! Yum!! 10/10 yum yum yum. read more

This IS Alaskan ice cream. A great place for locals because it's so delicious, but also great for tourists who can try new local flavors like Spruce tip. Wait in line, get the home-made waffle cone and get an extra scoop cause this place is bomb. I noticed the table situation and seating is severely lacking. They could put up some cheap folding tables with colorful umbrellas outside during the summer to add some visibility and places to sit. The place gets crowded and lots of people are just standing around like homeless people with ice cream cones in their hand. If you like ice cream (who doesn't?!), you NEED to come here. Such a great concept. I wish these guys continued success and sweet treats. read more

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Long line but worth it. Ice cream was great and they had tons of flavors. Ended up getting a flight. Especially loved the chocolate one with chili pepper in it, definitely unique to have something sweet and creamy but also spicy. Service was friendly. Plenty of parking. Big store with plenty of tables to sit down and eat your ice cream at despite the crowd. Definitely recommend this location over the downtown one. read more

I love how unique some of the ice cream flavors were! The shop also had many local artists' work up and around so that was fun to look at while enjoying the ice cream. The ice cream is rich and creamy and I can see why it was so busy when we were there. Highly recommend if you're in the Anchorage area - great in the winter or summer time. read more

Here after dinner at Moose's Tooth. Line was out the door. They have some unique flavors as well as some standards. Had the chip witch and it was great with sea salt chocolate chip cookies. read more

We stumbled upon this place because it was just down the street from our hotel and visited multiple times. They have so many flavors to choose from and it changes daily, so it's hard to choose. The must for me though is the baked Alaska topping. I've tried to recreate it at home and I just can't get it right. read more

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Coming from Texas, someone told me that this is the best ice cream spot to try out in Alaska. Apparently Wild Scoops is the spot whenever you pass by in Anchorage. Got there and the line was a bit long but it was moving pretty fast so I knew it was gonna be pretty good. I did the White Raven and S'mores in a waffle cone, it was so good and it was definitely worth waiting in line for. Be back soon!!! read more

Wild Scoops - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Yummmmm! We love the fun flavors. The Classic ice cream sandwich, the Sitka Swirl and also S'more's are my faves. We brought our 8 visiting family members last night and they wanted to come again tonight. Addie was super sweet and patient with our large family order. read more

Wild Scoops - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I absolutely loved this cutie place! You can get any ice cream topped with toasted marshmallow, and it is absolutely as good as it sounds. I opted for the fresh blueberry ice cream and it was so amazing. I honestly wish I had gotten a chocolate flavor for more of a s'mores situation, but it was still amazing. Fresh waffle cone, creamy ice cream, and toasted marshmallow topping loved it. read more

Wild Scoops - Baked Alaska - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Wildscoops is a uniquely Alaskan handcrafted ice cream shop. They have chocolate and vanilla, as well as 10 rotating flavors, including seasonal flavors. My favorites are anything coffee related, like their black cup coffee. I also like their pumpkin gingerbread which I came here today for. A single scoop is 5.25 +$1 for a sugar cone and more for a waffle cone which they make in house. They also have many flavors they make vegan as well. You can also get a root beer float with moose's tooth rootbeer. Midtown location is open year round and they have a sitting area inside. Pro tip: you can get a sample of any flavor and you can get a split single scoop, two flavors for one price!! read more

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Outstanding, high-quality ice cream with several vegan options available. Glad to come back.

This Wild Scoops is located in the same plaza as Great Harvest Bread (on the opposite side) and Metro Cooks with plenty of parking available. I have gone to this location twice and wished there was one back at home in Los Angeles because the flavored ice creams they have available is very good. On my first visit, my husband and I were greeted by a friendly employee behind the counter. We ended up purchasing: Double Scoop (in a bowl), $7.50- We ended up choosing Fireweed and AK Birch Almond. Fireweed is a tall wildflower that grows abundantly in Alaska, and is affected by forest fires (thus the name). This pretty flower had a nice floral sweetness that I really liked. The birch almond was also very good with vanilla ice cream mixed with swirls of birch syrup. For those of you that do not know, birch syrup is processed from birch wood (which seems to be abundant here in Alaska) and depending on when it is harvested (as my husband and I had learned from a tour that there are different runs), it has a nice caramel flavor and can resemble the consistency of molasses. This syrup had a nice flavor balance with the vanilla. Portion size for this double scoop bowl was pretty generous and actually a great price because back home, I have paid a little more for less of the amount. The second time my husband and I visited, we came last Saturday in which Alaska 529 (an organization that can help those budget for school) was buying every visitor a free scoop of Wild Scoops (at all 3 of their locations). On this visit, we ended up getting: Bridge Creek Birch on sugar cone- This ice cream is similar to the AK Birch Almond but is made with oat milk and birch syrup instead. My husband was curious to see how this would compare with the other version and so he ordered it. He liked it but I didn't. I thought the oat milk had a strong after taste. The sugar cone itself was good though. Wild Blueberry- Alaska is also known for their wild blueberries so I decided to try this. I am not the biggest blueberry fan but I really loved this ice cream. The flavors were pronounced and not artificial tasting. I loved that the ice cream was nice and creamy. Both my husband (and our little girl, who also loves ice cream too) and I really loved the local flavors that Wild Scoops had to offer. If you are looking to try a local favorite, then make sure to visit any of Wild Scoops locations. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Love this local ice cream shop! Such innovative yummy ice cream flavors. Lines may be long but well worth it and moves quickly. There isn't a ton of seating area but I don't mind just standing or sitting on the back bench to finish my ice cream. Don't forget about their winter punch card! Double stamps for when it's below freezing or actively snowing out read more

Wild Scoops - Ice cream nachos - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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WOW WOW WOW! I have absolutely no words for how delicious this ice cream was. I came around 7:30pm and the line was to the door, but it went by super fast. Apparently during peak season, the line is way far out the door. The service went by super quickly. They had a variety of unique flavors and I sampled a few, but the Sitka Swirl was absolutely delicious. I got it baked Alaska style, which was definitely the right move! It is $3 extra, but so worth it in my opinion. I want all my ice creams I eat to be baked Alaska style. It's a cute little shop with limited seating indoors and a few benches outdoors. They have different flavors from time to time. Definitely worth the trip when you come to Anchorage. We got 2 ice cream cones, one baked Alaska style and one regular for $13.50, which is pretty average for an ice cream shop. Great place! read more

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This is a very well-known ice cream shop that I saw on a few Alaska travel videos before making my way to Anchorage. My expectations were low because usually fame does not equal quality. However, I was pleasantly surprised. There are a lot of very unique flavors, such as Fireweed, which tasted like a rhubarb honey. On any cone, you have the option of getting baked Alaska, which is a layer of marshmallow fluff that is torched like a roasted campfire marshmallow. The waffle cones are flavorful and have a stronger taste of cinnamon that I'm used to encountering and waffle cones. They had a big selection of flavors and many of them had vegan counterparts I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the baked Alaska topping on my ice cream cone. It was a unique experience and flavor. read more

A fun ice cream shop serving up unique Alaskan flavors -- stopped by on a rainy day in Anchorage, but there were still a ton of folks in line so you know it's local-approved. They have a fun history and started as a food truck before growing into a brick-and-mortar establishment, complete with a 'test kitchen' to develop new flavors. They have tables inside and it was a cozy vibe with the rain outside. The employees are super sweet, and let us sample a few flavors! I got the Baked Alaska and it was SO. GOOD. and also probably best shared between two people -- the base ice cream was Malted Cookies and Cream with the toasted marshmallow fluff on top! Might be common sense, but it's worth noting that you can only get the fluff toasted if you opt for a cone because of fire hazards -- my friend got a cup and so her fluff was plain and it was a bit on the gummier side. I LOVED the toasted one, though! read more

Wild Scoops - Baked Alaska - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Delicious, fresh & creamy but super spendy!! 2 waffle cones w/1 scoop each = $18. I think that's way too much to spend in ice cream. Friendly service though! read more

Stopped here to get a couple pints and I have to say this shop is so cute! The service is impeccable and the Best part is the Employees were the BEST I was so impressed on how nice everyone single one that I talked too was soooo NICE while this spot was popping and you know customers sometimes are not the most pleasant.. But these Employees deserve a Big Shout out for being Above and Beyond! Keep your smiles on and delivering an Awesome product! read more

Wild Scoops - Sitting area/ordering area - Desserts Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska