Enjoy specialty lattes, turmeric lattes, and more with homemade syrups like birch and seasonal flavors.
Savor a variety of scones, muffins, and baked goods, including Irish cheddar, leek, and prosciutto options.
Try our delicious bagels, focaccia, and breakfast items like lox and smoked cod bagels.
Relax with indoor seating, outdoor deck views of the inlet and mountains, or convenient drive-thru service.
Discover rotating offerings like orange blossom cardamom lattes and unique pastries inspired by Alaska.
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 have that unpleasant grit that usually comes with them (iykyk)
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 tasty as well.
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.
Lovely cafe right along the highway with outdoor seating to enjoy the surroundings. Their coffee taste incredible, they make all their syrups. We tried the birch latte and seasonal orange blossom cardamom latte. We also got a blackberry brie scone and a blueberry muffin. Perfect way to wrap up our trip to Alaska.
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 on the highway, the setting is gorgeous with views of the inlet and snow-capped mountains as we sat on the deck enjoying our breakfast. Needless to say, if we pass back this way before lunch we're stopping again and I'm pumped to try the smoked cod bagel!

Alaskan-inspired coffee, pastries, and comfort food with a cozy, scenic twist.
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Birch & Alder is a charming cafe and bakery located along the Seward Highway in Anchorage, offering a warm, cozy atmosphere with stunning views of the inlet and mountains. We specialize in handcrafted coffee drinks featuring homemade syrups like birch and seasonal flavors, alongside fresh-baked pastries, scones, muffins, and hearty breakfast items like bagels and focaccia. Perfect for travelers and locals alike, we provide drive-thru, indoor, and outdoor seating to enjoy our delicious, locally-inspired fare made with love and quality ingredients.
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