MUST try their GF DF carrot cake cupcakes. Amazing.
Wait time
On food and coffee will
Be unreasonably long usually. Sometimes the food is super amazing and sometimes you’ll have to ask them to remake it. We’ve been coming here for 18 years and still love it even when it can be bad sometimes. In anchorage this is my favorite cafe as they have amazing options and the best hot beverages. However: the gluten free cookies and cupcakes and other treats they have are absolutely the best in town. They have different GF treats whenever we go. I love their selection. If only other places had such amazing gf treats. Not sure about their food options. Their matcha latte and coffee are just bomb.
Service is either amazing and lovely or some atitude depending on who you get. We usually the the lovely people!
We were in Anchorage for the long weekend, and Snow City Cafe was recommended to us by our Uber driver on day 1. We loved it so much that we ate breakfast here 3 days in a row! The Eggs Benedict were so good - I recommend the half & half option so you can try more than 1, (specifically the Kodiak/Ships Creek combo).
There is also a great selection of gluten free options for intolerant and celiac folks.
The staff was also incredibly friendly, knowledgeable about local attrations, and offered great suggestions for GF alternatives, (having corn tortillas with an egg scramble instead of toast).
Things a very popular spot though, so I highly recommend joining the virtual que on the Yelp app prior to arriving - otherwise you may face over an hour long wait at peak times.
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David Elsen
OMG!!! This place is amazing. Their gluten free options are fantastic, and they are so carful with cross contamination. All I can say is wow!!! Be as adventurous as possible when you pick out your food and they can make most of the food their gluten free. The prices were also very fair and reasonable. You can ask for half and half on a pizza. Finally it was amazing service.
Seafood Gemelli was ridiculously good!! I will definitely be back specifically for that dish. They do have a few gluten free options available if you have dietary restrictions.
I keep wanting to give this place a chance but I think we’re done. We went a few weeks ago and the wait was long but nothing out of the ordinary. Once seated we placed our order. I ordered the sourdough gin and tonic. I asked to substitute club soda for the tonic. The soda was flat and where I assumed the rhubarb would be somewhat muddled, it was just a few frozen hunks tossed into the glass; not what I would expect for a $14.5 cocktail. Our meals consisted of the butter burger and huevos divorciados, both delicious, but we didn’t receive them until 35 minutes after ordering which was frustrating. At least I had time to try to muddle my frozen rhubarb. Before we got the bill my partner asked if he could try one of the biscuits. He was given a cold biscuit in a box. No butter, no jelly. It was dry. We tried again this weekend per my request since their gluten free menu is probably the best for brunch in town. It was another long wait so we went to the coffee shop next door. I ordered a cappuccino and it took them 35 minutes to make. I am not exaggerating. I then realized they have one machine for the coffee shop as well as the entire establishment so there were waitresses coming in for the brunch orders which put those of us in the coffee shop behind. We were seated after an hour. When given the specials I asked the waitress if the potato leek soup was gluten free and her response was “probably not, it tastes too good to be gluten free” we ordered the omelette and the shakahuska, and I specified gluten free once more. When the meals came, there were baguettes on my plate and my meal was cold. I asked if I could please have gluten free for a third time and she acted surprised. I placed the baguettes on the table and was brought two small pieces of gf toast to mop up my cold breakfast. Staff are very friendly and the options look delicious, but I think we just get really unlucky every time we come.
This is our favorite restaurant not only in Girdwood but in the greater Anchorage area. Very cozy space with great food and drinks. The menu is very celiac-friendly but it doesn’t feel forced.
They always seem to get pur food right, and I need dairy amd gluten free meals! The employees never treat us poorly even tho we have to adjust everything we order!.
Did a search for Gluten Free Food near me, and this came up. Skeptical, we walked in and sure enough, they have gluten free buns, and even gluten free, dairy free oreo milkshakes. My wife and kids were thrilled. It was a new place for us to try and we'll be back. The only disappointment was the fact that this location has only on bathroom, and they were out of paper towels when we washed up. I let the employees know, and they promptly fixed the issue.
10/10. I learned about this food truck on the Gluten Dude App, which had excellent reviews stating that Mochileros is safe for those with celiac disease or GF diets. You’d never know it’s GF from all the delicious and fresh options! I can confirm that it’s safe for those looking for a celiac-safe food option in Anchorage. The owners are super friendly and happy to answer any menu questions. We ordered the carne asada tacos with homemade corn tortillas, street corn steak tacos, chicken taquito, and cheese pupusa. Everything, including the salsas and sauces, was delicious, and I would happily order again. My personal fave was the chicken taquito. The chicken was next level in the flavor department. Go check this place out; you will not be disappointed!
if there are a lot of people you definitley be waiting a minute but its worth it, brisket is soo flavorful and cooked well. They have gluten free options that wont leave you dissapointed. consistent and kind!
Our waiter was 4.5 stars. So very much appreciate he checked ingredients before order as I have Celiac. Felt safe eating at this restaurant and will definitely return soon. My chamomile tea was excellent too. There food is art on a plate!
The service I received was awful. My order was mixed up with one that belonged to someone who wasn't even present in the store. This went undiscovered until I got back to my house. I Had to drive back to get my order corrected. The replacement burger was still not what I ordered. I asked them to remake the entire burger as opposed to just removing the incorrect ingredient. The burger that I was finally given was correct however very poor quality. The mushrooms were barely sauteed/cooked and the bun was not warmed whatsoever which is a bigger deal considering it was a gluten-free bun, which is very dense and dry. At no point was a sincere apology attempted nor an attempt at recompense. Instead, I was met with annoyance for pointing out THEIR mistakes.
We went for brunch. It's a very small place. Interesting menu with some tasty sounding options but almost nothing for gluten-free patrons. So I went for the miso-corn soup. It sounded odd but was surprisingly delightful. The service was very good.
Yes and yes and yes.
YES get the ramen
YES get the salad
YES get the prime ribeye steak
YES it is pricy but worth it. Every dish full of umami
Ps. The ribeye could be shared between 2 people. We shared it amongst 3 of my friends (all girls) to be able to finish it.
maybe for a guy he can eat it all by himself.
Super Gluten free friendly.
Don't waste your money.. Go somewhere else. We stopped in for drinks after driving up from Anchorage for the spa while visiting AK and decided to grab a bite to eat. We used to live up here and had been to Alyeska plenty of times and to the other restaurants for food with amazing experiences. Not really sure how this one was so far off the mark??
Three of our four meals were so bad I wouldn't have expected to have paid more than $5-10 a piece for them. Dry as a BONE. We decided to ask for some marinara for the chicken since it was breaded and came with absolutely nothing else to it, and they charged us for the sides of marinara lol what a joke. Felt like being nickel and dimed over a crappy meal - not what I would have expected from the high-end vibe and $30+ meals??
Decided to try a gluten free pizza with butternut squash puree and goat cheese on it. Sounded really good and unique in theory but turned out to be a flat piece of crust with the tiniest amount of puree on it. As a whole, it was super bland and unflavorful, and again - *extremely* dry and chewy. A $5 budget pizza would have been better than this.
I'm not just a hardass with high expectations. I've worked in the hospitality industry plenty and this was just so bad that I genuinely feel robbed.
Our server was nice and she was great, but even good service on her end couldn't save this.
At no point did we ever see a manager or did anyone check in to ask how our food was. I kept waiting - I didn't want to put the burden on our server so we didn't end up saying anything. Was going to say something to the hostess on our way out so as not to burden our server with it (it was just so bad that someone's got to say something! Otherwise how does anyone improve) - and of course there was no one to be found there either on the way out.
The only good food item that came out was the meat ball appetizer that one of us ordered for his meal. What a complete joke. If you're going to charge upwards of $30 for basic dishes, at least get them decent enough that people don't have a terrible meal.
This was a $45 tab at MOST value wise.. yet we closed out at $120. Such a let down. That's a lot of money for us for splurging and now it's just wasted.
If you're a vegan or vegetarian, you'll love Preference! My dad who is NOT vegetarian had a vegan burger here and really enjoyed it. Lots of flavor and decent portions. They were able to accommodate to me being gluten free and provided me with a gluten free bun. The fries were really good too!
I like eating here, even though the Gluten Free options are limited. The wait staff is super nice and friendly, both at the bar and at tables. They have a good gf bun for burgers that you can use for sandwiches, and they also have GF pizza.
Unfortunately they were out of oysters and I only got 3.
I also got the Caprese salad (as did the person I was with) and we both had pretty upset stomachs the next day.
They had a gluten free dessert which is rare and always a pleasure.
It was delicious though.
I’ve tried gluten free pizza’s around town, and this is the best crust (gluten free crust, I don’t prefer the cauliflower) for the best price in town! It was SO good and filled that itch for a delish pizza.
Great gluten free bun so the 49th St Burger was great. However, they asked if I want fries and I said I did but what they didn't tell me is that they are breaded...very disappointed. Over all good experience but they have room to improve.
OMG..
My wife and I flew several thousand miles from Honolulu to Anchorage and stumbled across this small little restaurant with BIG aloha as “Paul” provided the sense of ‘ohana.
The Gluten-free option was an ultimate plus and the out-of-this-world salad bar was crazy delicious.
My wife had the BLT in “gf” bread and I had the run of the mill spaghetti with marinara sauce.
NOTHING… I mean nothing was “run of the mill”… the food was super over-the-top ‘ono (delicious), the service was warm and expedient, and the atmosphere made me feel like I was in a cozy restaurant in Hawaii with local “Jawaiian” music playing in the background.
When they served in-house meals in take-out containers… I was a bit surprised, However, once you “attempt” to eat their generous portions…. you have an epicurial epiphany… the portions are so large, your gustatory gallop through the meal leaves a large portion of leftovers… so for your dining convenience, you merely close your take-out and carefully take it home and plan when next you will get to enjoy the rest of your tasty delight at home in your own gastric anticipation.
Mahalo, Paul, for the awesome dining experience !!
~ Elena & Keahi (Kaimuki, Hawaii)
I love stoping at BurgerFI when I'm traveling through Anchorage. The food is great and the service is always great. Lani at the front counter is very nice and has excellent customer service. They also have gluten free buns so that is a huge plus for me.
Samantha was very helpful navigating eating there while being gluten free. She made the chefs aware and I was at ease eating, knowing I wouldn't be sick after. She was also super friendly and checked in on us frequently. Very good food and fun atmosphere as well. Thank you for helping me eat without getting sick. 😊
Alaskan themes, real burgers made to order, service is great! What is not to like?
Big selection of beverages, alcoholic or non alcoholic. And they made a burger salad for us Gluten Free folks, which is my favorite item to order. Definitely worth your time and money.
Fantastic Pizza!
I got the Chicken Pesto Pizza on the Gluten Free Cauliflower crust and it is amazing! It does take a while like all Cauliflower Pizzas however but it’s well worth the wait!!
This is an amazing restaurant! We love coming here as a family and sharing the vegetarian platter. We will be back over and over! I wish they used the traditional injera which is gluten free, but I understand it can be hard to get. I would happily pay more for ensuring it's gluten free! We can't wait to come back.
Some of the best gluten free pizza I’ve ever had. Was visiting from NY/CT so I know good pizza! My boyfriend even said he wouldn’t have known the dough was gluten free. Would definitely go back if I’m ever in the area again!
Always love a place that serves breakfast all day haha! The variety of syrups are delicious, gluten free pancakes available here for the sensitive stomachs. Omelettes are great, the Colorado is my favorite but they're all good. I've always had great servers at either locations in Anchorage. Thank you for always being consistent with service, food and attention to your community!
The vegetarian Falafel Pita with a gluten free pita wrap was delicious. I would recommend this location because the staff was very polite, helpful, and patient. This is the best tasting gluten free pita wrap. The place was super clean and the atmosphere was quiet
I would choose this place again and again, low fat and low calorie food options.
Friendly staff who will customize your order however you like. They also have good gluten free wraps. Pita is around $13 per person w/o combo. Would recommend.
I love their pizza, when I'm able to order it. The last two times I've tried to order a pizza, or ask them about their gluten-free options, I was met with a call center that hung up on me during the transfer. I would recommend going in to order a pizza.
Accommodating Gluten-Free
