If you ever have the chance to visit Alaska, the one thing that will stand out are all the coffee shops and drive-thru stands. You can throw a rock and hit the next one, that’s how many there are in Anchorage. As of July 2011, there were 172 coffee shops in Anchorage. That’s a lot of coffee shops for a city with a population around 295,500 people.
My second visit to Alaska last summer, I planned on taking photos of all the different coffee shops, but we just ran out of time. This trip, my sister and I found an afternoon to drive around Anchorage so I could capture a few. I also included shops and stands from other towns in Alaska we visited.
Funny fact – Alaskans consume more ice cream per capita, than any other state. Google it!
Here is great spot, Black Bear Coffee House, outside of Denali National Park.
You can learn more about this piece of Alaska Railroad history here.
I’ll be posting on this beautiful town soon.
Dawn
ps. Seward, if you haven't been, is a treat to see as well. But Soldotna has the best coffee (hut) ever!
Dawn
I love this article! My mom has lived in Alaska for over 50 years, and my husband and I lived there for around 4 years (where we also had our first daughter). I miss it so much! And one of the things I miss is the variety of coffee huts on every corner. Great pics! Great article!
Heather F.
Wow…that's some serious coffee love.
Mary ~
Serious love. I still can't believe how much Alaskans love ice cream too!
Natalie @ NorthShore Days
These are so cute! I love your idea of photographing them . And your pictures are stunning! xxxxx
Mary ~
Thank you, Nat! I didn't take much time taking the photos, just a quick drive by shot…most of the time I was rushing to get out of the way of cars! :O)
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm
I love to try out different coffee shops when we travel! This was a fun post to read. I think I like the train one best! We had tons of coffee shops in Montana too and I miss them!
Mary ~
Me too, Danni! Thank you. The train is my favorite too!