While the stunning mountains and serene waters often steal the spotlight in Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage also has a vibrant culinary scene that is unexpectedly delectable. From artisanal pizzas to unique ice cream flavors that reflect the region’s rich culture, Anchorage proves that its cuisine can be just as remarkable as its natural beauty. Here’s where you can get the best the city has to offer for every meal.
Breakfast: Dino’s Donuts
Starting at 5a, Dino’s Donuts serves up dozens of sweet and savory baked goods to help you start your day off with a bang. From classic yeast donuts to iced cake donuts and all kinds of crazy flavors in between – we’re looking at you, Cereal Topped – Dino’s really goes all out with its spread. They’ve also got sandwiches, salads and other hot food items like the soup of the day! And of course, you can grab your favorite espresso or iced coffee to help you get your morning going.
Location: 929 E 81st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99518
Lunch: Arctic Roadrunner
This wood-paneled joint is an inviting stop for hamburgers, chicken and all the usual drive-in food. Surrounded by beautiful Alaskan decor, you can enjoy local favorites like the salmon burger or halibut burger, as well as classics such as chili and onion rings. Or, try the Kenai Whopper – a stack of two 5oz patties, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, a mild chile pepper and topped with mozzarella cheese. All their burgers even come with a little pickle on top of the bun to give it a little bit of extra flavor. If you still have room after all that, try their delicious carrot cake!
Location: 5300 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99518
Dinner: Moose’s Tooth Pub & Pizzeria
Often ranked the best place to eat in all of Anchorage, Moose’s Tooth is a casual sit-down restaurant with a wild menu and an even crazier interior design. Look past the psychedelic art and you’ll find chicken pizzas, reindeer sausage and the Magic Impossible Cake. Of course, soups and sandwiches are also on tap – if boring is what you’re aiming for! There’s also a smattering of desserts with wacky names, from the Moose Pie to Death by Peanut Butter.
Location: 3300 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99503
Dessert: Wild Scoops
This small-batch ice cream shop prides itself on using as many local Alaskan ingredients as possible in order to offer customers the best possible dessert experience. Their rotating assortment of flavors include things such as Talkeetna currants, Alaskan honeycomb and birch syrup. No matter which scoop you get, it’s certain to be one-of-a-kind – something you just couldn’t get outside the 49th state. In addition to their two brick-and-mortar locations, Wild Scoops is also dishing out treats from their downtown “Cone-tainer”, a refurbished shipping container turned ice cream paradise.
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