Northern Lights Espresso
515 E Tudor Rd, Anchorage, AK
Crema's Take
“This Anchorage gem stands out for serving tiki, a rare lotus-like specialty drink you won't find elsewhere in Alaska, alongside expertly crafted cappuccinos that genuinely rival major chains. The staff radiates genuine warmth and the space doubles as a community gathering spot with beautiful rotating artwork on display, making it as much a cultural hub as a coffee destination. Fair warning: their drive-thru can test your patience during busy hours, but regulars from across the Kenai Peninsula swear the quality of their specialty drinks and friendly atmosphere make the occasional wait worthwhile.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The drinks are fine and consistent, there's worse coffee stands. However their time management is absurd. I pulled in originally being the only one in the drive thru. Still had to wait 20 minutes for 2 cold drinks (not even blended) and a pre packaged muffin.
I really love this place. It's the only place I know of that sells tiki, which is kind of like lotus.
Wow what a gem in the heart of Soldotna! Really impressed by the friendly staff, deliciously made drinks, variety of goodies, and not to mention the beautiful artwork on display. A must visit! I look forward to returning!
I was staying across the street at Alaska Fish On and saw this place driving back one day. Super nice crew working there, and the cappuccino was better than you get at Starbucks. Like, not even close. Thanks for the great coffee!
My husband and I love Northern Lights Espresso. We live in North Kenai and saw a new espresso shop was open and we just had to try. We ordered 2x almond flavored breves. As someone who has previously worked in the coffee industry for over 15 years, I’m really particular about how my milk is aerated and shots poured. These ladies know what they were doing!!! 🤤 Our breves we’re so creamy and thick and the shots tasted so rich. We were very impressed. Since our first trip we’ve become regulars. We know all the baristas by name and each one of them has fabulous customer service and all the drinks are consistently made and priced. Which is nice because we’ve found inconsistent drinks and prices at some of the other local shops. My mother recently placed an order through delivery and we ordered a mocha breve and almond breve with two doughnuts. Our delivery arrived hot and delicious! So either buying at their shop or having it delivered our drinks have been wonderful. We would highly recommend Northern Lights Espresso! ☕️ There is something to be said about their shop as well. The building is nicely build and they’ve added great decor! The inside looks fabulous and the outside as well. One of the best features is their electronic sign!!! This is the best sign I’ve seen in Alaska! It’s so clear to read and having the moving imagery really shows a touch of class to the place! 💛
Crema Reviews
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