Snow City Cafe
Downtown Anchorage's hottest brunch spot, known for king crab cake and salmon cake Benedicts; waits often exceed an hour at peak times.
A brunch favorite on 4th Avenue West downtown, ranked among Anchorage's top three restaurants on TripAdvisor. The signature is two Alaskan-style Benedicts. The Kodiak features a king crab cake with homemade hollandaise, while the Ship Creek swaps in a salmon cake. Those who want both can order the Deadliest Catch, half and half. Reindeer sausage, stuffed French toast and pecan sticky buns are also popular, and there are vegetarian and gluten-free options. No reservations are taken. You can join the queue remotely on the same day through Yelp or by scanning a QR code. In peak season and on weekends, waits of 45 minutes to 1.5 hours are common; arriving early on weekdays or sitting at the bar is faster. Expect to spend about 20–30 US dollars per person. It is walkable from downtown hotels.
Opening hours
Daily 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (may open at 6:00 a.m. in summer)
Nearby sights
- Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
- Anchorage Museum
- Earthquake Park
- Lake Hood Seaplane Base
- Alaska Aviation Museum
- Alaska Botanical Garden
- Kincaid Park
- Alaska Native Heritage Center