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Anchorage to Homer: The Sterling Highway Seafood & Bakery Trail
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Scenic Highway Food Trail

Anchorage to Homer: The Sterling Highway Seafood & Bakery Trail

The ultimate Alaska coastal road trip. Journey from Anchorage through the heart of the Kenai Peninsula to the "Halibut Capital of the World" at the end of the road in Homer, tasting fresh river salmon, wood-fired pizzas, and seaside morning buns along the way.

Distance: 225 miles·Drive Time: 4.5 – 5.5 hours·4 Food Stops

Step-By-Step Food Route

Follow these milepost stops for the best meals, coffee, and roadhouse treats.

1
Coffee Start

Anchor Town Morning Fuel

Anchorage · Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop

Grab fresh French pastries and hearth sourdough for the road.

What to Order HereKouign-Amann & Seeded Sourdough
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2
Lunch 1.75 hrs from Anchorage

Kenai River Anglers Roadhouse

Cooper Landing · Gwin's Lodge

Stop for fresh sockeye salmon and hot berry pie on the banks of the Kenai River.

What to Order HereFresh Kenai Red Salmon Platter
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3
Dinner 2.5 hrs from Cooper Landing

Wood-Fired Feast in Homer

Homer · Fat Olives Restaurant

Celebrate reaching the end of the Sterling Highway with crisp artisan pizza straight from the wood oven.

What to Order HereSmoked Halibut White Pizza & Roasted Garlic
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4
Breakfast 5 mins in Homer

Morning Beach Walk & Cardamom Buns

Old Town Homer · Two Sisters Bakery

Wake up to the sounds of Kachemak Bay and warm Swedish cardamom morning buns steps from Bishops Beach.

What to Order HereCardamom Cinnamon Morning Bun & Espresso
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