Another School Year Coffee series! We are going back to Chugiak Cafe for their monthly opening. Food sold out at 11:15 last time, so come early if you want to eat.
BirkenstockReport forgot that she would be in California for Lions vs. Rams this weekend. She would cancel, but since this place is only open once a month, the other Eagle River cachers have offered to host! Thanks, HyFolks24! Hyfolks has to get to base by 11:45, so the log book will leave about 11:15, but you can stay as long as you like. The line will be long at 10, so I recommend getting their early or going around the line to come say hi before you get in line for food & drinks after.
Because I forgot last time: the cafe is CASH ONLY 💕
This Chugiak institution is full of history and fun. The previous owner passed after a private battle with cancer last year, and his son and daughter-in-law have other careers and a family, so they can't run it exactly like Trig used to, but they open up once a month for an open house with a limited menu so that people can see and enjoy all the history and fun inside.
Stop by for a cup of coffee and whatever is on their rotating micro-menu (in September, it was biscuits and gravy or baklava, in October it was breakfast burritos and McMuffins) and say hi! HyFolks be there from 10-11, but they will be open 10-1, although they do often sell out of food before closing. She'll be at a table sized based on "Will-Attends" and will have my name tag on. The line often stretches out the door when they first open at 10!
If you stay to chat, be ready to share:
-What is the coolest cache you've found lately?
-What is one cache hide idea that you want to talk about or get feedback on?
-What is on thing you've seen or done that you wouldn't have it it weren't for geocaching?
Accessibility:
The cafe is historic and has a lot of tight corners, but it is very close to ADA-friendly. I believe at least one door has a ramp.
2025-2026 School Year Coffee Series Events
Event #1: Jitters, September 29th (Eagle River)
Event #2: Chugiak Cafe, October 11th (Chugiak)
Event #3: Kaladi Bros on Tudor, October 13th (Anchorage)
Event #4: Sleepy Dog Coffee, October 21st (Eagle River)
Event #5: Jitters, November 5th (Eagle River)
Event #6: Lekker, November 8th (Palmer)
Event #7: Sleepy Dog, November 19th (Eagle River)
Event #8: Jitters, November 26th (Eagle River)
Event #9: Sleepy Dog, December 3rd (Eagle River) 5:30-6:30 pm
Event #10: Let's Talk Adventure Labs & Drink Coffee, December 7th, Kaladi Bros on Tudor (Anchorage) 7:45-9:00 am
Event #11: Almost Solstice at Jitter's, December 10th 7:15-7:45 am
Event #12: Chugiak Cafe, December 13th, 11:30-12 noon
Event #13: Wednesday After Work, Sleepy Dog, December 17th, 5:30-6:30 pm
Event #14: Winter Break Kick Off, Kaladi Bros, December 20th, 9-10:30 am
Event #15: Goodbye 2025, Kaladi Bros in Wasilla, December 30th 9-10:30 am (This event!)
Event #16: Hello 2026, Jitters, January 7th, 7:15-7:45 am
Event #17: Wednesday After Work, Sleepy Dog, January 14th, 5:30-6:30 pm
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