The BackDoor Café
Small café tucked behind Old Harbor Books, serving espresso and baked goods; Fodor's calls it a cozy, politically progressive hangout.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Small café tucked behind Old Harbor Books, serving espresso and baked goods; Fodor's calls it a cozy, politically progressive hangout.
On the menu
- Reached through the bookstore or from Barracks Street
- Espresso and baked goods (Fodor's)
- Open Monday to Saturday (Visit Sitka)
Facts checked October 19, 2026 with visitsitka.org, cdn.fodors.com, mapcarta.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
Hours and menu →Map: The BackDoor Café
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