Enjoy a diverse menu with breakfast burritos, salads, bowls, and more, featuring local ingredients like reindeer sausage.
Explore curated books across genres, including children's areas, Alaskan authors, and seasonal picks in a cozy setting.
Sip on quality coffee drinks, creative lattes, hot chocolate, and spirits-based cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
Attend engaging community events such as poetry nights, author readings, and other cultural gatherings.
Utilize comfortable seating with free Wi-Fi, ideal for remote work, studying, or casual hangouts with friends.
There isn't anything like Writer's Block where I live in California and it's a shame, because I love this place. The food is tasty, the coffee/tea lattes hit the spot, and the staff are all lovely. The only reason this isn't 5 stars for me is both times I've come into Writer's Block to read, and both times, despite sitting in a corner by myself with my book, I had another group or two of 2-3 who plopped down next to me and chatted the entire time. I ended up leaving earlier than I would have liked both times because I couldn't actually focus on my book. It'd be really nice if the "back section" was a quiet section for readers/studiers/people who just want some quiet, instead of folks who will come in with their laptops and hold meetings/converse with friends.
This place has a good, warm and cozy vibe with comfortable seats and Wi-Fi. There's no shortage of books, but the vibe seemed to attract people plugging in and chilling more than shopping/reading both times I visited. There's plenty food options to choose from (bfast and lunch/dinner), along with some creative cocktails and a coffee shop quality drink menu. My golden milk latte was decent -- unsweetened, but had a good amount of spice. I got here right at opening time one day and was told several food items weren't available without me having to wait 30+ minutes. The chile verde breakfast burrito I settled on was decent/satisfying. The salsa helped a little, but there wasn't much flavor to it. It's a good spot to relax and read, but the food/drinks left me a little underwhelmed.
Cool local spot with warm your soul eats and a nicely curated selection of books. Well labeled sections with a children’s area, Pride Month picks and local Alaskan Authors. The cafe was busy even on July 4th with a tempting drink menu of coffee and spirits as well as Hot Chocolate for the littles. We got the Beans and Rice Bowl with Reindeer Sausage (the sausage is ELITE!), Beet & Mint Salad, and the Taboule Salad. Everything was so fresh and served with huge smiles!!!
One of my favorite places in Anchorage! Amazing food, top service, interesting events, and great selection of books! Check out their live events too! Poetry night was amazing!
This is a really nice and cozy place to hangout with friends or families. Very spacious, got comfortable coach, nice decoration. However, I have to say, the taste of the drink was disappointing. We ordered one cappuccino and one holiday special chai roobio, both taste quite watery :(. there are parents bringing their kids there so could be a bit noise when kids were playing together.
Where cozy vibes meet curated reads and soul-warming eats in Anchorage.
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The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe is a beloved local gem in Anchorage, offering a warm, inviting space to relax, read, and connect. We combine a thoughtfully curated selection of books—including sections for children, Pride Month picks, and local Alaskan authors—with a full-service cafe serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and creative cocktails. Whether you're here to browse books, enjoy a golden milk latte, savor dishes like our elite reindeer sausage bowl, or attend live events like poetry nights, we provide a cozy atmosphere with comfortable seating and Wi-Fi. Perfect for families, friends, and solo visitors looking for a unique community hub.
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