Backdoor Cafe

Hot damn if this place doesn't have some delicious bagels that they make in house. Don't wait too long because I hear they run out, but they usually aren't ready until a half hour to an hour after they open. Coffee and service was good, but it was mainly about those delicious bagels. I've heard delicious things about the other baked goods as well and I plan on trying them (and more bagels) next time I'm in Sitka.

I love the Backdoor Café. Its informal nature, understated ambiance, and stimulating atmosphere capture the character of Sitka. My novel Thrill Chase begins behind the corner table where Jason, my commercial fisherman/retired dope dealer protagonist, awaits a friend. It’s winter, and there’s a storm howling outside. But everyone ignores the weather, preferring to enjoy the warmth and aroma of fresh pastries and quinoa vegetable soup. Rubber boots squeak on the wet wooden floor. Rustling jackets, cheerful chatter, and kitchen clanks buzz in the background. A morose morning light slants through the window, and the wind is wailing against it.

My kind of coffee! But I am picky. I hate Starbucks because it always tastes a bit burnt to me ( not that Sitka has one - thank god) The Back Door is like an extension of the book store so how perfect is that ! Their pies are awesome, along with dandy treats and daily lunch specials. I’ve never had a lunch I didn’t like !!!

Very friendly people working every time we came in. Good coffee and delicious breads and bagels/ cream cheese.

Everyone is nice that is behind the counter. Their deserts are really good, and the reason they deserve 5 stars. Definitely worth a visit. Their pie is fantastic and my wife really likes the scones.

Step one: buy yourself an awesome book in the bookstore. Step two: walk through and then treat yourself to some of their amazing coffee and a snack. I had the flourless chocolate chip and oat cookie; so tasty and fresh! I'd have loved to spend more time here just sitting, reading a book and enjoying my coffee, it just feels so relaxing!

Recommended by friend who visits parents across the street
Day 1: Wife stands at end of counter
B: Line forms over there
W: But I just want to find a lid for my coffee cup
Day 3 11:22 AM Wife walks in from hotel
W: Can I buy one of your sandwiches?
B: Yes, at 11:30
W: But that’s only 8 minutes from now
B: Yes
Day 3, etc.
Highliner Cafe
Better coffee, better goodies, happy to see their customers
Back Door has the attitude that business would be good if it weren’t for the $@&!% d*** a** customers!

The morning spot for Sitkans. Fantastic homemade sandwiches and desserts. The walls are covered in local art too!

We stopped for a quick visit as my brother-in-law stated this one of his favourite places to visit while in Sitka, Millie and I loved the place. Quiet, great food and a bookstore that kept us browsing for longer than we planned. We ate, bought a few books and added The Back Door to our list of places to revisit.

Right out the back door of the Sitka Pioneers Home is my personal favorite coffee shop in the entire World. It makes my visits to my Mom and Dad at SPH really special. Great pastries, excellent coffee, cosy, homegrown atmosphere.

Thank you for being there - thank you for the wonderful service and delicious coffee pastries and food.