Press & Recognition
Word gets around the valley.
We don't do much marketing. For over fifty years, our reputation has been built on word of mouth, hot soup, and the unmistakable smell of fresh sourdough wafting across the Alyeska base area.
USA Today
January 30, 2014
Great American Bites
Sourdough Pancakes Tempt Alaska Visitors
"Sourdough pancakes, massive sweet rolls, and bottomless bowls of soup draw travelers off the Seward Highway and into the heart of Girdwood."
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Fodor's Travel
Travel Guide
Fodor's Choice Award
The Bake Shop — Fodor's Choice Restaurant
"An old-time, family-owned favorite particularly popular with skiers for quick lunches in the winter, and for breakfast on the flower-filled patio in the summer. Known for Alaskan sourdough pancakes, legendary sweet rolls, and hearty soups."
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Lovefood
National Feature
Best Independent Bakery in Every State
Best Independent Bakery in Alaska
"Named Alaska's best independent bakery. A community staple celebrated for its sourdough pancakes made from a legendary Gold Rush-era starter culture, freshly baked loaves, and famously large sweet rolls."
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Alaska.org
Featured Listing
Official Alaska Travel Guide
The Bake Shop — Girdwood Dining
"The Bake Shop has huge breakfasts, hearty sandwiches, and bottomless bowls of soup — no kidding, refills are free. The sourdough starter has its own temperamental personality that constantly challenges our bakers."
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Offbeat Eats
September 2021
Full Restaurant Review
The Bake Shop (Girdwood, AK)
"Even when we first checked in to our condo at the base of the Alyeska resort, there was a noticeable pleasant aroma of baking bread and spices. On our first trip to the parking lot, we immediately discovered the source."
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Visit Girdwood
Destination Guide
Official Girdwood Tourism
The Bake Shop — Girdwood Must-Visit
"The Bake Shop serves the best breakfast and lunch in Girdwood. The 100-year-old sourdough recipe produces the most tantalizing bread, rolls and pancakes."
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Girdwood.com
Local Listing
Community Business Directory
The Bake Shop — Since 1973
"Since 1973, The Bake Shop has been a favorite breakfast and lunch destination for Girdwood locals and visitors alike. Located at the bottom of Chair 3, adjacent to the Sitzmark at Alyeska Resort."
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Fora Travel
Travel Guide
Must-See Day Trips from Anchorage
Girdwood Day Trip — The Bake Shop
"A must-see destination on any day trip from Anchorage to Girdwood. The sourdough pancakes and sweet rolls alone are worth the 40-mile drive down the Seward Highway."
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Wanderlog
Travel Planning
Top Girdwood Attractions
The Bake Shop — Top-Rated Attraction
"Consistently ranked among the top attractions in Girdwood alongside the Alyeska Aerial Tramway, Winner Creek Trail, and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center."
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Chugach Powder Guides
Local Guide
Girdwood Dining Guide
Where to Eat in Girdwood
"After a long day of backcountry skiing in the Chugach, The Bake Shop is where you refuel. Giant sweet rolls, bottomless soup, and sourdough everything — a Girdwood institution."
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Airial Travel
Travel Feature
Comprehensive Review
The Bake Shop Girdwood — Full Review
"The famous sweet rolls are more akin to a Euro-style yeast bread with a lemony glaze. Don't expect a sticky American cinnamon roll — expect something better. Portions are enormous. Sharing is strongly advised."
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Res-Menu
Dining Listing
Restaurant Guide
The Bake Shop — Menu & Info
"A cozy, artsy, counter-serve establishment with both indoor and outdoor seating. The shop displays artwork by local artists, which is often available for purchase."
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"It has its own temperamental personality that constantly challenges our bakers."
— On the 100-year-old sourdough starter
