Alaska Artisan Coffee - PALMER

​Obviously, coffee doesn't grow in Alaska.  But at Alaska Artisan Coffee, they are 100% manufactured in Alaska!

What does that mean?  Their coffee is roasted at their facility in Palmer, where it is also ground, packaged, and distributed.  They even use local artists for their labels - lending to the company name, Alaska Artisan Coffee.

Ron Maclure, owner and operator, is proud to support local fundraisers as well - not just any cause, but causes that benefit local people.  By offering wholesale coffee to these local charities, Ron is able to help local people in a way that national brands cannot. (Call for details)

Distributed throughout the Mat-Su (and some places throughout the state and beyond), you can find their coffee at Three Bears Grocery Store, Valley Country Store, various coffee shops, and even national chain stores!


Alaska Artisan Coffee

 

Fireside Books - PALMER

Fireside Books

www.goodbooksbadcoffee.com

(907) 745-2665

720 S Alaska St.

Palmer, AK

Way back in the later part of the 20th Century, David Cheezem and Melissa Behnke decided they wanted to open a bookstore. Both husband and wife were and are avid readers. Melissa's mother Peggy helped grow the small Wasilla library, and she grew up in a family of readers. David had just completed his Masters in Fine Arts degree in creative writing, and felt that his fellow writers deserved a place where good writing was honored and celebrated.

They found the perfect location for a bookstore in Palmer -- the small agricultural town in Alaska with a rich history and cultural heritage.

In 2001 David and Melissa discovered an empty storefront within a stone's throw of Vagabond Blues, their favorite Alaskan coffee-shop. It was the perfect location for a bookstore.

 

Gathering Grounds - WASILLA

Gathering Grounds

Find us on Facebook

(907) 373-4357
300 N Willow St. Wasilla, AK

 Gathering Grounds Café in Wasilla is a café under MY House, a non-profit dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk youth. Our address is 300 North Willow Street, Wasilla, Alaska 99654. We offer job opportunities for youth and good food for everyone else! Our job training includes, but is not limited to, cooking, cleaning, baking and coffee making, basic kitchen skills!

Serves breakfast, lunch and coffee; takes reservations, walk-ins welcome, good for groups.

The café is dedicated to support MY House, and helps to provide job training and employment for homeless youth.

 

Humdingers Pizza - PALMER

Humdingers Pizza

www.humdingerspizza.com

(907) 745-7499

173 S. Valley Way, Palmer, AK 

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"We are your wood fired pizza destination for Palmer and the Mat-Su Valley. Our ingredients are fresh, our crusts are thin/crispy and our fans are second to none! Dine in, Take Out or Take and Bake. We are Gluten Free friendly and pride ourselves on making your pizza perfect!"  

A Passion for Pizza

In 20 plus years together Simone and I have always had a shared passion for food. Our pizza journey has been a huge part of that passion and it began like many stories, with friends and family gathered around good food; long before we ever knew we’d be operating a restaurant. We were youth ministers for nearly a decade, serving our youth groups unique pizzas from Alaska to Georgia and back. In December of 2011 we finally decided to follow the advice of so many people who encountered and loved our pizza. Humdinger’s Gourmet Pizza Co. was born. 

Our Pizza

We serve pizzas, salads, appetizers and desserts. We make our own dressings, desserts, small batches of dough and have a ton of gluten free options. Yes we make our own gluten free dough. All pizzas are thin crust and available in three sizes: small, medium and large. Every crust is hand rolled, par baked and has a crispy finish. Size and thickness will vary but we are dedicated to making a pizza you will consistently enjoy. Did we mention free wifi? Find your new favorite pizza joint at Humdinger’s Gourmet Pizza Co.! 

We are your wood fired pizza destination for Palmer and the Mat-Su Valley. Our ingredients are fresh, our crusts are thin/crispy and our fans are second to none! Dine in, Take Out or Take and Bake. We are Gluten Free friendly and pride ourselves on making your pizza perfect!

 

Just Botanicals - PALMER

Just Botanicals

www.justbotanicalsak.com

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(907) 414-3663

247 S Alaska St. Palmer

justbotanicals.sonyam@gmail.com

 

At Just Botanicals, we are committed to using only the finest organic (or wild-crafted) and ethically-sourced ingredients. Our products are fresh and handcrafted, made locally. Just Botanicals encourages social responsibility, not just by using ethically-sourced ingredients, but by providing complimentary workshops to local community groups and online.

I strive for continued education and research to provide well-evidenced, quality products.

In order to provide the best possible products, Just Botanicals is committed to continued education and research. Our mission includes educating the general public on the benefits of good healthy skin rituals and quality products for overall health and wellness. We encourage people to make their own products, using locally-resourced ingredients as much as possible. We believe that selecting nutritious skincare is just as important as selecting nutritious food. To encourage this, Just Botanicals also has available, Skin Bar Socials. Call now to talk about what options are available for you and your friends to have a skincare making party!

We believe that self-care routines promote personal transformation and growth and they are highly encourage here at Just Botanicals. The daily cleansing process is part of self-care and we offer a variety of products and equipment to support a healthy daily cleansing routine and other self-care activities! Part of our mission to give back to the community includes workshops and presentations for pre-teens and teenagers to ensure that they value the process of self-care and becoming their best selves!

 

Lone Wolf Aura - WASILLA

Lone Wolf Aura

www.lonewolfaura.com

Check us out on Facebook

howl@lonewolfaura.com

231 E. Swanson Ave. Ste. 32, Wasilla

 

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Lone Wolf Aura is a locally-owned proprietor that started in August of 2017. We offer yin, restorative and prenatal restorative yoga, along with indoor golf simulators, reiki, natural beauty items and gifts.  

Wasilla’s only yoga and indoor golf studio with natural beauty and gifts from around the world. 

Life is a journey. Enjoy restorative, prenatal restorative and yin yoga, meditation, indoor golf, reiki, massage, natural beauty and gifts all in one location.

 

Peak Boutique - PALMER

Peak Boutique

www.peakboutiquealaska.com

(907) 746-3320 

840 S Colony Way, Palmer

 

At Peak Boutique, we strive to provide our customers with the best products and services available to meet individual stylistic needs for the home and lifestyle.

Peak Boutique derives its name from the breath-taking scenery surrounding Palmer, Alaska and the Mat-Su Valley. The mountains draw people to the area similar to the way the unique products at Peak Boutique attract customers searching for products unavailable in other stores. We have placed our standards at the PEAK of excellence.

We carry items produced locally by hand-selected artisans located in Alaska, as well as unique decor and lifestyle items that are not easily found anywhere else.

Peak Boutique is proud to be the only Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® Stockist in the state of Alaska. To purchase Annie Sloan products online, visit the Peak Boutique online store.

 

S&S Drilling - PALMER

S&S Drilling

Professional equipment and skill. 

Professional equipment and skill. 

www.ssdrillingak.com

(907) 746-0225 

10035 N Bear Den Cir. Palmer

 

Friendly face and local service. 

Friendly face and local service. 

With over 28 years of experience, S&S Drilling knows how to set-up wells that last for years. We take the time to pay attention to the little details which make the difference between a good job and a great job. We have years of experience in all phases of water well drilling and installation. Our staff of professionals is licensed, bonded and insured.

As an Alaskan owned & operated company based in Palmer, we take pride in creating wells that perform well and tend to exceed our customers’ needs. A proper well installation means less maintenance, no groundwater contamination and greater value for the homeowner or contractor. As an official dealer of Gould Pumps, we offer superb equipment that won’t fail you in a pinch. We can service all major brands of well pumps. At S&S Drilling, we work with integrity and pride. We believe in being on time and taking the time to answers your questions. 

Call us today at (907) 746-0225 for a free estimate or well site consultation!

“We Find Water”

 

Steam Driven Boutique - WASILLA

Steam Driven Boutique

Check us out on Facebook

(907) 376-4404

300 N Willow St. Wasilla

Steampunk thrift store that creates income for MY House Drop In Center-services for homeless youth in the Mat Su Valley. Steampunk specialty designs available. 

Steam Driven Boutique is an enterprise of MY House, a non-profit with the goal of employing and training homeless youth for work while offering income to the sustainability of the long term services through the non-profit. 

Steampunk is so many things that it can be a difficult question to answer. It is a design style. It is a philosophy. It is a literary and movie genre. It's a tricky thing to define. But this article does an excellent job at answering this frequent inquiry. Enjoy!

 

Steve's Toyo Stove Repair - WASILLA

Steve's Toyo Stove Repair

www.stevestoyostove.com

(907) 376-9276

1400 E Wasilla Shops Cir. Wasilla

Alaskan owned and operated Steve's Toyo Stoves Sales & Service has been supporting and servicing your heating needs for over 20 years, and can handle all of your Alaska stove heating needs.

We sell over 30 makes and models of high efficiency oil, gas and propane heaters for a variety of heating needs. From single room heaters to heaters for your entire home, we carry it. We carry brands such as Toyotomi, Nordic Stoves, Rinnai and Nu-Way to name a few. We also service, install, repair and carry parts for all of the stoves we carry. We are open 5 days a week and have an after-hours Service Tech hotline for immediate needs. Alaskan proven, Toyostove is the most popular direct vent oil fired stove in the state. As a Toyostove certified technician let our heating experience work for you during our cold Alaska winters.

Steve’s Toyo Stoves Sales & Service prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and provides all employees with comprehensive training, ensuring that our staff is knowledgeable and up-to-date to be able to help you find exactly what you need. So, come on in and browse around we are located above All Seasons Clothing Company in Wasilla, use the access door on the far side of the front of the building. Let our friendly staff help you find what you’re looking for at Steve’s Toyo Stoves Sales & Service. Be sure to like us on Facebook and Instagram.

 

The Gallery - PALMER

The Gallery

www.galleryak.com

(907) 745-1420

1150 S Colony Way #18, Palmer

 The Gallery has been the premier art gallery for the city of Palmer Alaska and the surrounding areas since 1985. We are a locally-owned and operated business dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional service as well as amazing materials and prints. For over 30 years, we have specialized in custom framing. The Gallery sells an array of original prints from local and national artists. If you are looking for a gift, you have come to the right place. At The Gallery, we sell specialty items and gifts from Big Sky, Jim Shore, and other lines.

 

The UPS Store - PALMER

The UPS Store

www.palmer-ak-3548.theupsstorelocal.com

(907) 746-6245

1150 S Colony Way Ste. #3, Palmer

 

Welcome to The UPS Store in Palmer, AK!

Shipping, Packaging, Printing & More… We’ve Got You Covered

The UPS Store in Palmer is locally owned and operated by Stacie Stigar and we care about all of our customers. Our staff has the knowledge and expertise to handle all of your mailbox, packaging, shipping, printing and other small business services and we are passionate about what we do.

Stop by and visit us in the Key Bank Plaza in Palmer today. You'll be glad you did. 

We support small businesses with the products and services they need. We’re locally owned too. And while we know you love being on your own, with us, you’re not alone.

 

Turn-A-Leaf Thrift Stores - WASILLA

Turn-A-Leaf Thrift Stores

www.valleycharities.org

(907) 376-5708

400 N Yenlo St. Wasilla

 

Since the 1960s, Turn-A-Leaf's merchandise voucher and medical equipment loan programs have supported Valley individuals and families at no cost! Turn-A-leaf is a nonprofit thrift store, with traditional thrift store pricing in a clean, bright, roomy atmosphere. We are not a consignment store. Operating for several decades of sustained Mat-Su Valley philanthropy that continues today. An average of 1200 Valley individuals and families are supported annually with medical equipment loans, or household and clothing donations. All thrift store proceeds stay in the Mat-Su Valley to support the residents of the Mat-Su Valley. Only Shopping, Volunteering, and Donating sellable merchandise are what sustain our organization to provide assistance to all Valley residents.