Juneau enjoys its very own Vietnamese soup kitchen at Lemon Tree Cafe. The broth is very flavorful served with pho or wheat noodles. Lemon Tree offers hot fresh soups along with some rice dishes. You will find spring rolls, sandwiches, and cucumber salad. All the selections are fantastic. The only drawback I can see is […]
Lemon Tree Cafe
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Flume Trail
/ — TrailsFlume Trail is an easy, accessible, yet breathtakingly beautiful trail. You will quickly realize how the trail got it’s name as it runs from the dam on Gold Creek and over the flume where water is diverted to serve the city. It is a wonderful trail for all skill levels and connects Basin road and […]
The Fireweed Factory
/ — CannabisThe Fireweed Factory, Juneau’s premier cannabis shop. They carry some of the finest weed in town and occasionally carries edibles. Sandwiched between the Imperial Saloon and the Ben Franklin Store is Juneau’s second cannabis store. Opening to no fan fare and no lines, The Fireweed Factory was a nice surprise and very much needed. […]
Alaska Fish & Chips Company
/ — Drinks, EatsAlaska Fish & Chips Company a.k.a The Flight Deck The Flight Deck is probably my favorite place to hang out. They have a large selection of Alaskan beers from different Alaskan breweries near and far that rotate on tap. They carry my beer, Single Engine Red. But if you are not crazy about beer, they […]
Barnaby Brewing Company
/ — DrinksWatch out, Alaskan, Barnaby Brewing Company is Juneau’s newest brewery. This startup brewery is located downtown at 206 N Franklin Street. You can find the pub in the basement of the building but if you’re not paying attention it can easily be missed. Enter and you will find a small establishment with very limited floor […]
Poki Poki
/ — EatsHow about a taste of the South Pacific? The recently opened Poki Poki serves up Hawaiian style fare that is light and delicious. They are so new, they are still working on their website. But watch for it to be active soon here: http://www.pokipokijuneau.com/ Service is cafeteria style where you will start at one end […]
Franklin Street Barber
/ — ServicesAre you needing a haircut while in Juneau? Then definitely visit the Franklin Street Barber! Mindy always does a great job, she is friendly, and she takes time to get to know her customers. The only problem is that FSB is busy. But that just goes to show how good they are and how much […]
Taqueria
/ — EatsThe Taqueria Yet another pleasant Juneau surprise is the Taqueria, offering an authentic plate of Mexico. From its bright dia de los muertos décor, to the cook, Jefe, jamming to Latin music, to the food, this place truly delivers a taste of Mexico. It also reminded me of my home in Arizona. I ordered […]
Kimball Theatre Pipe Organ
/ — ExcursionsKimball Theatre Pipe Organ Juneau is filled with unexpected treats. The State Office Building is not just a building headquartering many of the state’s functions. It features a large atrium with an amazing view of Gastineau Channel and Douglas Island, featured items from the State Museum and a large theater organ with a history dating […]
Alaska Vision Center
/ — ServicesDo you need help with your eyeglasses in Juneau? Alaska Vision Center is the place to go. They are open Monday through Friday. Check out their website here for more information. Alaska Vision Center is Juneau’s premier provider of optometry services and vision care products. They have a large selection of frames to choose from and […]