Guidebook for Anchorage
Food Scene
Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
3300 Old Seward HwyNot to be missed!
Steamdot Coffee Benson Bar
600 E Northern Lights BlvdEspresso!
Panda Chinese Restaurant
605 E Northern Lights BlvdIt's not my favorite - but people seem to love it
Sorrento's
610 E Fireweed LnClosest pizza option - 5 minute walk
This place is awesome and it's 3 in one - a casual pub, a 2nd run movie theatre & concert venue, and a full service restaurant & bar. We love it!
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Bear Tooth Theatrepub
1230 W 27th AveThis place is awesome and it's 3 in one - a casual pub, a 2nd run movie theatre & concert venue, and a full service restaurant & bar. We love it!
It's a little further away than Steam Dot, but I love this place for its laid back atmosphere & great espresso.
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Black Cup
341 E Benson BlvdIt's a little further away than Steam Dot, but I love this place for its laid back atmosphere & great espresso.
Amazing Thai & Laotian food, great for traveling on the cheap. For around $12, one serving is enough for 2 meals!
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Phở Lena
3311 Spenard RdAmazing Thai & Laotian food, great for traveling on the cheap. For around $12, one serving is enough for 2 meals!
Cafe Amsterdam
530 E Benson BlvdGreat brunches, interesting beers.
Danny loves this place! Within walking distance of our place, it's a straight shot down Fireweed.
Straight Out of Philly
210 East Fireweed LaneDanny loves this place! Within walking distance of our place, it's a straight shot down Fireweed.
Village Inn
720 W Dimond BlvdTraditional diner fare within walking distance.
Open 24-hrs, this is an old-school Anchorage greasy spoon. There's nothing spectacular about this place, but it's perfect after a late night of bar-hopping!
Leroy's Family Restaurant
2420 C StOpen 24-hrs, this is an old-school Anchorage greasy spoon. There's nothing spectacular about this place, but it's perfect after a late night of bar-hopping!
Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant
2052 E Northern Lights BlvdThey have an outdoor patio for margaritas in the sunshine!
We prefer the locally owned espresso shops, but this one is the closest to our place. It's inside of Fred Meyer's grocery/department store and has a nice seating area.
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Starbucks
110 W Tudor RdWe prefer the locally owned espresso shops, but this one is the closest to our place. It's inside of Fred Meyer's grocery/department store and has a nice seating area.
Glacier Brewhouse
737 W 5th AveThe bread pudding alone is worth the trip downtown!
Awesome halibut and a killer Bloody Mary bar during Sunday brunch!
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Humpy's Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th AveAwesome halibut and a killer Bloody Mary bar during Sunday brunch!
Fine dining with a gorgeous view... it's pricey, but we love their crab stuffed halibut. Danny's wild about their bacon mac & cheese.
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Simon & Seafort's Saloon & Grill
420 L StreetFine dining with a gorgeous view... it's pricey, but we love their crab stuffed halibut. Danny's wild about their bacon mac & cheese.
Do you love Indian food? Their lunch buffet is not only delicious but it's a bargain! This is my favorite quick lunch out.
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Bombay Deluxe Indian Restaurant
555 W Northern Lights BlvdDo you love Indian food? Their lunch buffet is not only delicious but it's a bargain! This is my favorite quick lunch out.
Essentials
Within walking distance of whatever you need, Freddy's has it all
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Fred Meyer
1000 E Northern Lights BlvdWithin walking distance of whatever you need, Freddy's has it all
Shopping
Walgreens
1470 W Northern Lights Blvd5 minute walk, open 24 hours
Arts & Culture
Sullivan Arena
1600 Gambell StConcerts, hockey, baseball, special events...
Everything Else
Buy or rent gear to camp, bike, paddle, or climb your way through Alaska.
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REI
500 E Northern Lights BlvdBuy or rent gear to camp, bike, paddle, or climb your way through Alaska.
Title Wave Books
1360 W Northern Lights BlvdThis is seriously THE BEST BOOKSTORE EVER.
Carrs
600 East Northern Lights Boulevard24 hour grocery store
Who doesn't love fresh baked bread? Bonus: they have the most generous free samples I have ever seen! Try the cinnamon roll bread... you'll be glad you did.
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Great Harvest Bread Co., Anchorage, AK
570 E Benson BlvdWho doesn't love fresh baked bread? Bonus: they have the most generous free samples I have ever seen! Try the cinnamon roll bread... you'll be glad you did.
This is the Credit Union closest to our place. It's inside of Fred Meyer's grocery/department store. There are also ATMs at Walgreens and in a nearby gas station.
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
This is the Credit Union closest to our place. It's inside of Fred Meyer's grocery/department store. There are also ATMs at Walgreens and in a nearby gas station.
Fireweed Cleaners
500 E Fireweed LnJust in case...
Drinks & Nightlife
Spenard Roadhouse
1049 W Northern Lights BlvdAwesome food, great bar, hip vibes.
Buckaroo Club
2819 Spenard RdPool & darts & drinks, plenty of room to chill out.
Laid back Irish bar. We spend every St. Patrick's Day here with Danny's whole family!
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Reilly's Irish Pub
317 W Fireweed LnLaid back Irish bar. We spend every St. Patrick's Day here with Danny's whole family!
Mad Myrna's
530 E 5th AveDrag show!!!
Entertainment & Activities
This is where we get awesome birthday presents for our nieces & nephews, beyond Barbies & plastic junk. Bonus: they wrap gifts beautifully at no charge.
Classic Toys
341 E Benson BlvdThis is where we get awesome birthday presents for our nieces & nephews, beyond Barbies & plastic junk. Bonus: they wrap gifts beautifully at no charge.