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200 East Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503 United States +1 907 279 7323 / +1 888 279 7323 http://www.bn.com/ |
A book lover's delight, this large bookstore has many groupings of overstuffed chairs for the convenience and comfort of browsers. Locally recognized as a place to meet people, more than just books get checked out here. Filled with a wide variety of subjects there is a large Alaska section devoted to dog sledding, geography of the state, wilderness experience stories, grizzly encounters and more. Other specialty departments include the children's section with regular story times on Saturdays. Cafe on-site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Coffee House & Bookstore |
1100 E Dimond Blvd (Border's Books) Anchorage, AK 99515 United States +1 907 344 4099 http://www.borders.com |
Choose from the typical espresso, cappuccino and latte offerings combined with dessert options of cheesecake, baklava and several varieties of pie. Seeking something stouter? It offers Reubens, Pastramis and more. Sandwiches are available to go; frequent customers come in for their morning boost then head to work with a sandwich in hand. Juices are available, but there is no alcohol served. On weekend evenings, live bands play jazz, folk, rock and classical music here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Setting the coffee standard |
223 East Dimond Blvd Anchorage, AK 99515 United States +1 907 349 8182 |
Each of this cafe's three locations has the same flair for service and atmosphere. A convenient drive-up window at this location gathers quite a lot of business, but if you pop in, you can enjoy the peace and quiet of its small round tables made of shiny chrome. Espressos, lattes, mochas, and granitas are all available. Muffins, bagels, and pre-made deli sandwiches made locally and fresh daily, are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Preferred by downtown professionals |
1650 West Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK 99517 United States +1 907 297 0500 |
With one of the largest meat and seafood selections in Anchorage, a deli that carries many hard to find meats and cheeses, and a wide variety of organic produce, this grocery store prides itself on carrying many specialty items. It also offers photo development and video rentals. The pharmacy here is the only 24-hour location in Anchorage and the Oaken Keg Liquor Store next door maintains one of the best stocks of single malt scotch found in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quaint shop |
413 D St Anchorage, AK 99501 United States +1 907 274 2599 / +1 907 263 2787 http://www.cyranosbookshop.com |
Next door to and affiliated with the Off Center Playhouse this small bookstore has frequent signings by local authors, lectures and special editions of autographed books. With Alaskan titles, classics, coffee table books and reference travel guides, the browsing can take hours. The owners have a newly remodeled comfortable cafe, which serves gourmet sandwiches with coffee and iced drinks available. If you plan to attend a show next door, the Club Paris restaurant is around the corner to top off your perfect evening out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The art of espresso |
601 West 36th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99503 United States +1 907 563 5704 http://www.europabreads.com |
This coffee shop and bakery parallels 36th Avenue, directly around the corner from Jen's Restaurant and the Atlasta Deli. Touting the smoothest lattes in town, it serves roasted beans from the Espresso Vivace Roasteria for the java drinks and offers Oregon Chai, fruit juices and herbal leaf teas. The bakery portion of the establishment produces a plethora of steaming loaves of bread in the wee hours of the morning and tops it off with fresh croissants, cinnamon rolls and pastries before it opens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Everything under one roof |
2000 W Dimond Blvd Anchorage, AK 99515 United States +1 907 267 6715 http://www.fredmeyer.com/ |
Each of its locations offer an amazing variety of merchandise accompanied by superb customer service. The store contains a complete grocery section, sporting goods department, clothing and shoe department, a garden center, and pharmacy and jewelry departments. One will also find a home improvement department, Vista Optical branch, ATM and branch office of Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, a wide variety of home electronics and full deli counter. It now offers a self-check option where the entire purchase is done by the customer; it is much faster. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Public Meeting Room |
2476 E Tudor Rd Anchorage, AK 99507 United States +1 907 562 6229 |
Deep taupe and dark burgundy complement this couch and nook filled coffee shop that holds metaphysical books, jewelry, incense, yoga mats, candles, magic oils and powders and antique recipes for magic. This unique line of herbal teas blended with ancient magical recipes, hold the key for love and voodoo. Along with coffees such as the Iced Frappes and Americanos it serves fruit smoothies and cookies. The personality-filled brass coffee maker was the first ever in the nation. Evenings bring open mike and guest-singers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colorful Coffee House |
6921 Brayton Drive Anchorage, AK 99507 United States +1 907 344 6510 http://www.kaladi.com/cafe_loc... |
If the coffee does not wake you up, the decor will. Two stories of colorful fun, the downstairs is painted blue and yellow and the upstairs is a mix of primary colors, all topped by changing art displays. Here, regulars and tourists meet, searching for their morning buzz. Its baked goods come from the local French Oven and include Bagels, Scones , and biscottis. A full service espresso and coffee counter offers lattes and house coffee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Includes Vegan Dishes |
1200 W Northern Lights Blvd (Northern Lights Shopping Center) Anchorage, AK 99503 United States +1 907 272 6433 |
With small, walnut colored tables and chairs and a stand up bar where you place and pick up your order, this location gathers many outdoor enthusiasts and vegetarian and vegan eaters. The place features tofu scrambles, waffles and organic granola, in addition to other breakfast items. Lunch includes a variety of wraps such as the falafel with tomatoes, cucumbers and other veggies, vegetarian wrap and a Greek wrap with feta. No alcohol is served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
