SteamDot Benson Coffee Bar

Excellent coffee drinks that taste like coffee rather than sugar. There has been a couple of times where my drink was not made very well, but still better than anywhere else I have been. I'll treat myself to an almond milk latte every so often and study in the shop. I also have a bag of their coffee at home for my morning black cup. Would definitely recommend.

This is a great place to experience different coffees from all over. The folks working behind the counter are always super friendly and knowledgeable!

Great local cold brew. The baristas there will make you some good quality coffee or just get a can of cold brew for later. They have some light meals and some sparkling water.
Seating is spread out and plentiful.

I like the atmosphere, the coffee was a bit weak for my taste. The deserts are local and really good! There is inside seating, and additional seating in the mall just outside the shop so we were able to sit down and socialize at a warm and dry table!

I love the variety of coffee they have, but I hate that I find one I like and then I can't find it again when it's time to restock because they change up the roasts so much. The service is usually good, but sometimes in moving quickly to get drinks made their customer service isn't quite as good at the register.

The staff is friendly and kind. The coffee was great. Nice atmosphere to sit and talk while drinking coffee.

Excellent coffee, great idea. Sometimes the customer service is like being in some pretentious coffee joint in Seattle. I consistently get better service from SB and KB. Even if there is better coffee here, I don't need the cool greeting and passive aggressive eye roll when I speak the order incorrectly and they have to ask me one question to clarify.

Sorry to disturb you while you're at work, but I function better with coffee. So gimme a minute to get coffee before I order....

And sometimes they surprise me!

Great ambience and amazing coffee. The slow brew methods employed by SteamDot, not to mention their choice bean selections, produce some of the most satisfying cups of coffee I've ever enjoyed. The midtown location is convenient and a great place to meet up with friends or quietly enjoy a cup of coffee while reading the newspaper.

This is the most reliable source in Anchorage for a variety of single origin coffees. Every week they roast up a new batch. Great options for how you want your cup brewed. Would definitely be 5 stars if their baristas would step up their service level. Sometimes they're great but often they seem more interested in socializing with each other.

Steam Dot is the highlight of Midtown Mall with it's relaxing yet modern interior and varied selection of espresso bar drinks. Prefer cold coffee to a hot brew? No problem! This spacious cafe has you covered, offering both hot and iced coffee drinks along with hot chocolate, chai and different herbal teas. Looking for a place to study, work on your laptop, or read that novel you've been putting off? This location offers plenty of chairs and tables to plant yourself in along with a bar area where you can watch the baristas as they grind, brew, froth and serve drinks- and there's even a few chairs outside if you want to enjoy the local Alaskan weather. If you're looking for great local Alaskan coffee, then this is the place for you. The chocolate ganache for the mocha is amazing and highly recommended. A+!