Aileen & Benjamin
Things To Do
Coffee Recommendations
Any local Coffee huts are a must. The brides favorite is common grounds espresso. They have five locations in Anchorage and have monthly specials. Their instagram is @commongroundsespresso. The groom's family loves to visit BOOM! Coffee. They are located at 815 West International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK and open 24 hours. The bride and groom both love Kaladi Brothers Coffee. This is where we spent part of our first date and love to stop there whenever we are in town. They have several locations in Anchorage and one in Wasilla.
Breakfast Recommendations
Snow City Cafe Gwennies Fire Island Rustic Bake shop
Lunch/Dinner Recommendations
Mooses Tooth - Best Pizza in Alaska Thai Kitchen Rays Place Glacier Brewhouse 49th State Brewing Co Club Paris (Very pricey and fancy) Tent city tap house (had lunch there for Aileen's 21st Birthday)
Ice Cream Recommendations
Wild Scoops - Known for the baked Alaska cone and local flavors Big Dipper Homemade Ice cream - Family owned and located in Palmer/Wasilla. Has creative, Alaskan themed flavors. One of the brides favorite after XC race treats. Motley Moo Creamery - Makes high-fat, locally made ice cream, with a popular wild blueberry flavor. The Ice Cream Shop - If you plan on making the drive out to Girdwood for a hike or just checking out the view, we recommending stopping at the Ice Cream Shop. They serve Alaskan flavor ice cream and espresso drinks made from Alaska roasted coffee beans.