Birch & Alder

Birch & Alder

27635 Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK

★★★★★4.8(199 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Tucked just outside Anchorage, this beloved spot combines exceptional coffee crafted with real care and creative Alaskan touches like house-made birch syrup with an equally impressive kitchen turning out standout focaccia and inventive breakfast sandwiches. The cozy atmosphere welcomes everyone from families to road-trippers, with flexible seating options including a drive-thru, and reviewers consistently rave about how everything tastes like it's made with genuine love. Whether you're stopping by on your way south for the weekend or making the drive from Homer, this is the kind of "hole in the wall" gem that keeps people coming back.

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly.

PastriesMeetingsTraditional drinksFamily friendlySignature drinksFull breakfastSpecialty drinksSlow sitLight food

Google Reviews

Elizabeth Rangel
★★★★★3 months ago

As someone who has to make the drive to/from Homer every 3 weeks, I am always so happy to catch this place when they are open. The food and drinks are made with love. I am obsessed with how they make their amazing Turmeric lattes, which was the first time Ive had one that didn’t…

S W
★★★★★7 months ago

Very cozy atmosphere. I love the choices of syrups for coffee and tea. Their Birch syrup was so good. Also a great variety of breakfast and pastries. Our favorites were the Irish cheddar, leek and prosciutto scone and their blueberry muffin. The Bagel Experience was incredibly…

John R
★★★★★7 months ago

Awesome spot! Everything we had was delicious. The focaccia was incredible! Nicely located just outside of anchorage. They have a drive thru, indoor seating, and outdoor seating.

John Douglas
★★★★★9 months ago

What a find, conveniently located 20 minutes from Anchorage, this "hole in the wall" hits ALL the spots!! The food was outstanding -- I enjoyed the lox bagel while the wife had the focaccia. Everything was fresh, beautifully presented, and as advertised. Other than being right…

Macie
★★★★★10 months ago

This is my favorite breakfast and coffee spot when heading south out of Anchorage on the weekends! Their coffee is great, and they offer unique, natural syrups/flavors. The Bagel Experience is my go-to meal item. They also have delicious scones, with some really unique seasonal…

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