The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe in Anchorage

I ordered a 3 egg omelet with reindeer sausage. It was basically scrambled eggs with slices of reindeer sausage. No cheese, no onion, no nothing. You're better off at home cooking this for yourself. I also ordered the scone with grape jelly and the jelly was really overly sweet. The sweetness was so overwhelming, I couldn't taste the grape. Store bought jelly tastes less sweet than this. I also ordered the coconut tea, there was no sugar or anything added to this. It tasted bitter. I ordered a vanilla hazelnut latte for my friend who let me taste, and it tasted burnt. I also orderd the chicken chile verde breakfast burrito, and surprisingly, that one didn't disappoint, it tasted really good. But everything else, is just a gamble and a risk to order. The atmosphere is nice and cozy and the staff are friendly. But the foood, the food needs some tlc really bad!! I had high hopes for this place.

What a hidden gem! The atmosphere is a coffee drinkers and readers dream. I had a chicken chili verde burrito that far exceeded my expectations. It was so juicy and flavorful. My oatmilk latte was so smooth. There is great seating for solo patrons or for friends catching up. I brought my own book but next time I'll check out thier selection. There staff was so friendly and helpful def 5 out of 5.

I've been down to this place several times since they've opened up a couple of years ago. The Writer's Block Bookstore & Cafe is a fairly new establishment that has taken the place of a demolished adult bookstore. Many of the residents were thankful for this move and the place has improved the quality of the area along with newcomer Kingfisher Coffee and Out of the Box down the street, attracting the coffee shop crowd and families on the weekends. Even though the place is considered a bookstore with a limited selection of different genres on bookshelves covering the surrounding walls, the place also offers live music and other social events to keep the place busy throughout the week. The employees here are super-friendly and always a pleasure to converse with. The seating area is cozy with plenty of armchairs and tables for readin...