Polar Espresso

Crema's Take

“This cozy Anchorage spot has mastered the art of the perfect pre-journey coffee stop, with a genuinely welcoming staff who seem to remember that travelers need both excellent espresso and a reason to smile before a long ride. Their cappuccinos are the real deal, and the breakfast burritos and pastry case give you plenty of reasons to linger a few extra minutes over your drink. It's the kind of local place that feels like a well-kept secret—efficient and unpretentious, but clearly cared for by people who take both their coffee and their customers seriously.”