We dropped in for a quick coffee and ended up indulging in two white chocolate mochas, which were incredibly delicious and smooth. The staff, Jarame and Katie, were so friendly and fun that we decided to stay longer and enjoy a homemade burrito named the O'Malley Maple. This delightful burrito was packed with bacon, breakfast sausage, Tabasco maple onion, American and cheddar cheese, potatoes, and scrambled eggs—truly yummy! Jarame also shared that he roasts the coffee on-site, adding a unique touch of smoothness to every cup. Impressed by the quality, we purchased three bags of coffee. I highly recommend visiting for both the excellent food and the warm service. Don’t forget to grab a bag of coffee! The restrooms and dining area were impeccably clean, and the atmosphere was relaxed and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
David Bell
Best coffee and breakfast burritos in Anchorage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Vanilla Bean Latte
Beth B.
I absolutely love this little shop! The vibe is just so calm and quiet compared to the bustle of the other businesses in the strip. The staff is always super friendly! And the coffee always tastes so good! It has such a unique flavor and the syrups taste very fresh - I only have one other place to compare it to and they closed during Covid, they made their lattes with housemade vanilla bean syrup and honey, it was always worth the extra drive, and the lattes here taste just like that! I haven't tried the food yet but it always sounds so tasty. I would definitely recommend stopping by.
Logan Bean
Always a friendly greeting from the owner and roaster himself and upbeat conversation over the intricacies of the finest coffee in town. This is a seasoned coffee wizard working his best magic, both at the roaster and behind the coffee bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Trey Bernert
When it comes to coffee in Anchorage, there is Bema, then everyone else. There is no coffee that comes close to Bema's quality. The depth of flavor in Jarame's roasts are well curated and carefully planned out. Jarame makes all of his own syrups and they are all excellent. I particularly love the brown sugar cinnamon syrup he makes in a latte. It's one of the most delicious drinks I have ever had the pleasure of drinking. I am a snob with my coffee. One time I got drip from Kaladi, took one sip, and set it back on the counter. I do not eat or drink anything for the sake of anyone's feelings, and I would not call Bema the best coffee I've ever had if it wasn't the best coffee I've ever had. If you've never tried Bema you're sorely missing out. Coffee shouldn't be suffered through, masked with cream and sugar just to get your caffeine buzz. Coffee should be a celebration, a ritual. Bema is just that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Jacobson
By far, the best caramel latte in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean G.
The food is good. I've had a few of their burritos now the chugiak chorizo is very good and has a nice kick to it. The O'Malley Maple is still my favorite can't go wrong with maple syrup in anything . The staff are friendly and nice, and the service is great. The place itself is very clean and nice and definitely a good place to sit and hang out. My grapes are they don't have a burrito card yet. My wife doesn't like that all of them have sausage. But that's OK. This will be the place I go without her. $10 seems expensive until you bite into the burrito and the quality is very very good. I have to remind myself that I live in Alaska and pay nine dollars for burritos at coffee shops that are frozen in the middle and nuclear hot on one side. The fact that this is fresh and delicious is very nice.
David 'Ezra' Jay
Best coffee in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wendy C.
Went in here on the off chance and because i didn't fancy a "bowl" of whatever they had in Sweet Caribou. Those sort of bowls are not at all tempting to me. Burrito seemed the better option for me. I order the one with Maple something in the name, and Blake ordered the Classic. They told us 15 minute wait. OK, that's not too bad, and it's a nice space, i like the artwork/mural on the wall, and the natural wood/resin pour tables - those look like all custom work. On the plus side the Burritos came in less than the 15 minute period they gave us. But on the negative side, my Drip coffee, wasn't particularly hot. The Burritos were an acceptable size for lunch time, however mine was scorchingly hot on the outside, so i cut it in half. And a piece of breakfast sausage fell out so i ate it, and it was cold. So I'm assuming that these are pre-assembled Burritos, heated up on a panini maker or grill pan, and the contents weren't hot all the way through. It was not pleasant to be honest, i left about 1/3 of it. Blake said his was hot all the way through, and the 1/3 i left of mine, he ate that, and said that his had been way better. Honestly, very disappointed with it, i only gave 3 stars because it's a nice space, and because he enjoyed his Burrito, but i won't be returning, because i recently had a Breakfast Burrito in Girdwood, that was really good, and freshly made, and the breakfast potatoes REALLY tasted like country potatoes, properly cooked, prior to being wrapped, and it had enormous flavour. This one I had at Bema was mediocre, and disappointing. I really don't like leaving reviews if they are less than stellar, but improvements can't be made if we just say everything is amazing all the time. Pre-assembled, reheated Burritos? Nope. Maybe for a Coffee stand, but not for a nice space like this. If Burritos is all you're preparing, then do them well. Cook from fresh - it tastes way better.
The coffee is fantastic, the venue is perfect, and the food is pretty good. We used to frequent this place when it was Uncle Leroy’s and the new owners have updated the venue nicely, improved the lighting, updated the seating (now big long communal tables), and expanded the menu. They still have solid WiFi is you’re a cafe remote worker (like I am) which makes it an indispensable stop during your work day. I look forward to seeing them expand their menu offerings and will be sure to come back often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Andrew H.
This is maybe the #1 place in town to pickup a breakfast burrito!It's hard to even find a breakfast burrito in this town, but the ones that you do find call into two categories:1) cheap and small ones from a coffee stand you could probably make at home.2) fancy and overpriced ones at some of the trendiest brunch spots in Anchorage.The breakfast burritos here slot neatly in-between these two categories. They are much faster than #2, but still not as fast as coffee stand burrito (allow ~15 minutes for them to throw them in the oven) The flavors are my favorite part, they are varied and unique:The burrito options are:Redoubt Reindeer:Reindeer Sausage, Roasted Red Pepper, Harissa Sauce, Cheddar, Roasted Potato, & Scrambled EggO'malley Maple:Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Tabasco Maple Onion, American Cheese, Cheddar, Roasted Potato, & Scrambled EggChugach Chorizo:Spicy Chorizo. Pepperjack, Pico De Gallo, Zesty Roasted Potato, & Scrambled EggCook Inlet Classic:Breakfast Sausage, Cheddar, Roasted Potato, & Scrambled EggValdez Veggie:Smoky Tomato Confit, Cheddar, Roasted Potato, & Scrambled EggDefinitely something for everyone!I also found their drip coffee to be really unique and inventive.My only critique is that it can seem like it takes a while for the burritos. If you are strapped for time, I would recommend calling it in ahead.Give 'em a shot!
Jae C.
I went in to give it another try while I was around the area. I tried to order O'Malley maple burrito but they said I would have to wait 13 min. They said the only thing that will come right out is the reindeer one. I needed something quick to grab to return to work so I just ordered the reindeer. It was delicious but not necessarily mind blowing. Just a hearty warm breakfast burrito. It came with salsa and sour cream. I gave it one more try for iced matcha latte. It had more flavor than just milk unlike the last time (thank god). But the match was not shaken up too well that I had to use the straw to stir it for a while before drinking and while drinking. Also unlike other cafe, they didn't put any syrup in there so there was not much sweetness to it to elaborate the bitterness. I wish they put one pump of simple syrup to help with flavor a bit better. Maybe I should've ordered iced vanilla matcha but I don't like vanilla flavor in matcha latte. HmmI don't know if I would order the matcha again but I will probably try other coffee drinks next time.
Alex Watts
Coffee, burritos, and waffles are all phenomenal. You really can't go wrong with anything here.
We dropped in for a quick coffee and ended up indulging in two white chocolate mochas, which were incredibly delicious and smooth. The staff, Jarame and Katie, were so friendly and fun that we decided to stay longer and enjoy a homemade burrito named the O'Malley Maple. This delightful burrito was packed with bacon, breakfast sausage, Tabasco maple onion, American and cheddar cheese, potatoes, and scrambled eggs—truly yummy! Jarame also shared that he roasts the coffee on-site, adding a unique touch of smoothness to every cup. Impressed by the quality, we purchased three bags of coffee. I highly recommend visiting for both the excellent food and the warm service. Don’t forget to grab a bag of coffee! The restrooms and dining area were impeccably clean, and the atmosphere was relaxed and cozy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Best coffee and breakfast burritos in Anchorage.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito, Vanilla Bean Latte
I absolutely love this little shop! The vibe is just so calm and quiet compared to the bustle of the other businesses in the strip. The staff is always super friendly! And the coffee always tastes so good! It has such a unique flavor and the syrups taste very fresh - I only have one other place to compare it to and they closed during Covid, they made their lattes with housemade vanilla bean syrup and honey, it was always worth the extra drive, and the lattes here taste just like that! I haven't tried the food yet but it always sounds so tasty. I would definitely recommend stopping by.
Always a friendly greeting from the owner and roaster himself and upbeat conversation over the intricacies of the finest coffee in town. This is a seasoned coffee wizard working his best magic, both at the roaster and behind the coffee bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
When it comes to coffee in Anchorage, there is Bema, then everyone else. There is no coffee that comes close to Bema's quality. The depth of flavor in Jarame's roasts are well curated and carefully planned out. Jarame makes all of his own syrups and they are all excellent. I particularly love the brown sugar cinnamon syrup he makes in a latte. It's one of the most delicious drinks I have ever had the pleasure of drinking. I am a snob with my coffee. One time I got drip from Kaladi, took one sip, and set it back on the counter. I do not eat or drink anything for the sake of anyone's feelings, and I would not call Bema the best coffee I've ever had if it wasn't the best coffee I've ever had. If you've never tried Bema you're sorely missing out. Coffee shouldn't be suffered through, masked with cream and sugar just to get your caffeine buzz. Coffee should be a celebration, a ritual. Bema is just that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far, the best caramel latte in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is good. I've had a few of their burritos now the chugiak chorizo is very good and has a nice kick to it. The O'Malley Maple is still my favorite can't go wrong with maple syrup in anything . The staff are friendly and nice, and the service is great. The place itself is very clean and nice and definitely a good place to sit and hang out. My grapes are they don't have a burrito card yet. My wife doesn't like that all of them have sausage. But that's OK. This will be the place I go without her. $10 seems expensive until you bite into the burrito and the quality is very very good. I have to remind myself that I live in Alaska and pay nine dollars for burritos at coffee shops that are frozen in the middle and nuclear hot on one side. The fact that this is fresh and delicious is very nice.
Best coffee in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went in here on the off chance and because i didn't fancy a "bowl" of whatever they had in Sweet Caribou. Those sort of bowls are not at all tempting to me. Burrito seemed the better option for me. I order the one with Maple something in the name, and Blake ordered the Classic. They told us 15 minute wait. OK, that's not too bad, and it's a nice space, i like the artwork/mural on the wall, and the natural wood/resin pour tables - those look like all custom work. On the plus side the Burritos came in less than the 15 minute period they gave us. But on the negative side, my Drip coffee, wasn't particularly hot. The Burritos were an acceptable size for lunch time, however mine was scorchingly hot on the outside, so i cut it in half. And a piece of breakfast sausage fell out so i ate it, and it was cold. So I'm assuming that these are pre-assembled Burritos, heated up on a panini maker or grill pan, and the contents weren't hot all the way through. It was not pleasant to be honest, i left about 1/3 of it. Blake said his was hot all the way through, and the 1/3 i left of mine, he ate that, and said that his had been way better. Honestly, very disappointed with it, i only gave 3 stars because it's a nice space, and because he enjoyed his Burrito, but i won't be returning, because i recently had a Breakfast Burrito in Girdwood, that was really good, and freshly made, and the breakfast potatoes REALLY tasted like country potatoes, properly cooked, prior to being wrapped, and it had enormous flavour. This one I had at Bema was mediocre, and disappointing. I really don't like leaving reviews if they are less than stellar, but improvements can't be made if we just say everything is amazing all the time. Pre-assembled, reheated Burritos? Nope. Maybe for a Coffee stand, but not for a nice space like this. If Burritos is all you're preparing, then do them well. Cook from fresh - it tastes way better.
Overall
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The coffee is fantastic, the venue is perfect, and the food is pretty good. We used to frequent this place when it was Uncle Leroy’s and the new owners have updated the venue nicely, improved the lighting, updated the seating (now big long communal tables), and expanded the menu. They still have solid WiFi is you’re a cafe remote worker (like I am) which makes it an indispensable stop during your work day. I look forward to seeing them expand their menu offerings and will be sure to come back often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
This is maybe the #1 place in town to pickup a breakfast burrito!It's hard to even find a breakfast burrito in this town, but the ones that you do find call into two categories:1) cheap and small ones from a coffee stand you could probably make at home.2) fancy and overpriced ones at some of the trendiest brunch spots in Anchorage.The breakfast burritos here slot neatly in-between these two categories. They are much faster than #2, but still not as fast as coffee stand burrito (allow ~15 minutes for them to throw them in the oven) The flavors are my favorite part, they are varied and unique:The burrito options are:Redoubt Reindeer:Reindeer Sausage, Roasted Red Pepper, Harissa Sauce, Cheddar, Roasted Potato, & Scrambled EggO'malley Maple:Bacon, Breakfast Sausage, Tabasco Maple Onion, American Cheese, Cheddar, Roasted Potato, & Scrambled EggChugach Chorizo:Spicy Chorizo. Pepperjack, Pico De Gallo, Zesty Roasted Potato, & Scrambled EggCook Inlet Classic:Breakfast Sausage, Cheddar, Roasted Potato, & Scrambled EggValdez Veggie:Smoky Tomato Confit, Cheddar, Roasted Potato, & Scrambled EggDefinitely something for everyone!I also found their drip coffee to be really unique and inventive.My only critique is that it can seem like it takes a while for the burritos. If you are strapped for time, I would recommend calling it in ahead.Give 'em a shot!
I went in to give it another try while I was around the area. I tried to order O'Malley maple burrito but they said I would have to wait 13 min. They said the only thing that will come right out is the reindeer one. I needed something quick to grab to return to work so I just ordered the reindeer. It was delicious but not necessarily mind blowing. Just a hearty warm breakfast burrito. It came with salsa and sour cream. I gave it one more try for iced matcha latte. It had more flavor than just milk unlike the last time (thank god). But the match was not shaken up too well that I had to use the straw to stir it for a while before drinking and while drinking. Also unlike other cafe, they didn't put any syrup in there so there was not much sweetness to it to elaborate the bitterness. I wish they put one pump of simple syrup to help with flavor a bit better. Maybe I should've ordered iced vanilla matcha but I don't like vanilla flavor in matcha latte. HmmI don't know if I would order the matcha again but I will probably try other coffee drinks next time.
Coffee, burritos, and waffles are all phenomenal. You really can't go wrong with anything here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrito
Outstanding, knowledgeable staff, excellent coffee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5