Highest-rated Cafes in Anchorage, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated cafes in Anchorage, according to Yelp

From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.

During the Enlightenment, cafes would regularly entertain the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.

Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British empire, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute. Unsurprisingly, Boston's London Coffee House opened in 1689, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Later on in Philadelphia, Merchant Coffee House, also known as the City Tavern, would host the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere, as well as witness an early reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country, as well as one of the first to use a La Pavoni espresso machine. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.

Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become part of our personal landmarks, so where have others gone to find their refuge or perhaps their perfect dose of caffeine? Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in Anchorage using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#16. Barnes & Noble Booksellers

- Rating: 3.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 200 E Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Cafes, Bookstores
- Read more on Yelp

#15. Cafe 817

- Rating: 3.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 817 W 6th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Barbie's Cafe

- Rating: 3.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 6728 Lake Otis Pkwy Anchorage, AK 99507
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Boba Tree Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 9001 Jewel Lake Rd Anchorage, AK 99502
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Kindred Spirits Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 11051 Omalley Centre Dr Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Yak & Yeti

- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1360 W Northern Lights Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Himalayan/Nepalese, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#10. Middle Way Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (420 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1200 W Northern Lights Blvd Ste G Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Fresh Cup Playhouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 1201 E Dimond Blvd Anchorage Ak 99515 Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Cafes, Indoor Playcentre, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Ollin Tea & Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 300 E Dimond Blvd Ste 15 Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#7. The White Spot Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (209 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 109 W 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Nilda's Party Creations

- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 4240 Old Seward Hwy Ste 21 Midtown, AK 99503
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#5. Snow City Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2254 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 1034 W 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (New), Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Black Cup

- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price: $
- Address: 341 E Benson Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Market Juice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2601 Spenard Rd Ste 1 Anchorage, AK 99503
- Categories: Cafes, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

#2. Benji's Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (197 reviews)
- Price: $$
- Address: 901 E Dimond Blvd Ste C Anchorage, AK 99515
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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