Birch & Alder

09/10/2026

We’ve had our best summer ever and we’re still going strong! We are hiring a barista and a line cook for our team and sharing the news here first because would love to hire one of you!

We are looking for a part-time to full-time barista and line cook with a passion for great food, coffee, and customer service to join our bakery/cafe in Indian, Alaska. It’s the perfect time of year to join us as the shoulder season approaches so we’ll have lots of time to train.

This position starts asap and has the potential for year-round employment.

Must have availability for early mornings and day shifts, must be available on weekends. Valid food handler’s permit is required.

We offer a supportive, team-oriented, family environment, a consistent schedule, and a great starting hourly wage based on your experience, plus tips.

Apply now on our website: birchandalder.com/join-our-team

09/08/2026

We’ve had our best summer ever and we’re still going strong! We are hiring a barista for our team and sharing the news here first because would love to hire one of you!

We are looking for a part-time to full-time barista with a passion for great food, coffee, and customer service to join our bakery/cafe in Indian, Alaska. It’s the perfect time of year to join us as the shoulder season approaches so we’ll have lots of time to train.

This position starts asap and has the potential for year-round employment.

Must have availability for early mornings and day shifts, must be available on weekends. Valid food handler’s permit is required.

We offer a supportive, team-oriented, family environment, a consistent schedule, and a great starting hourly wage based on your experience, plus tips.

Apply now on our website:

Let’s work togetherWe’re currently hiring for barista and assistant baker positions, and we’re always looking for like-minded professionals to join our team. Fill out this form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your interest!

08/17/2026

Back to school means back to our Fall/Winter schedule! We’re now open Thursday through Sunday from 8am - 2pm. Closed Mon-Tue-Wed. We look forward to the coming season and the new flavors of fall we’ll be offering you!

Thank you for a busy, exciting summer! We may be closed on Wednesdays now, but our Thursday through Sunday schedule will be full of delicious options and our friendly staff will be full of energy. We can’t wait to see you soon!

06/09/2026

We added Wednesdays back for summer! Now you can enjoy all your favorites from five days a week, Wednesday- Sunday from 8am - 2pm (closed Mon & Tues). See you soon!

05/07/2026

Only a few days away! Sunday is the Mother’s Day Pottery Market at Birch & Alder featuring local artists from Bird Creek. Here’s a look at some of their beautiful creations so you can get a feel for their work.

Mother’s Day Pottery Market
Sunday, May 10th, 8am-2pm
at Birch & Alder in Indian

Food and drinks: Birch & Alder
Musical Guest: Rosie Rush

Featuring Potters of Bird Creek:
Throwingwater Ceramics
Elles Pottery
Stella Marina Pottery
Bird Creek Studios
Peter Brondz

05/06/2026

Gift baskets are back for Mother’s Day weekend! This is a perfect present for mom and so easy to pick up at our drive-thru window or inside counter.

Birch & Alder baskets cost $40 and include:
💐 Mini flower bouquet
💌 Greeting card
☕️ Mom’s favorite coffee order
🧁 Scone or muffin
💳 $10 gift card

Don’t forget, the pottery market is happening right here on Sunday, May 10th and the nursery greenhouse is full of flowers up the road at so this will be a very special Mother’s Day!

05/02/2026

The Bird Creek potters have been busy in their studios getting ready for the Mother’s Day market. Stop by Birch & Alder to find something special this Mother’s Day and meet the people who make it.

May 10, 8am–2pm.

We’ll see you there!

Brunch: Birch & Alder

Musical Guest: Rosie Rush

Pottery:
Throwingwater Ceramics
Elles Pottery

Stella Marina Pottery
Bird Creek Studios
Peter Brondz

04/28/2026

Mark your calendar for the first annual Mother's Day Pottery
Market at Birch & Alder!
Come celebrate with brunch and pottery by local artists from Bird Creek with musical guest Rosie Rush!

Mother's Day Pottery Market
Sunday, May 10th, 8am-2pm
at Birch & Alder in Indian

Brunch: Birch & Alder
Featuring Potters of Bird Creek:

04/03/2026

We are open all weekend, including Easter Sunday. Come treat yourself to a slice of babka, a sandwich, a coffee and a sweet escape to beautiful Indian Valley. 🫶