<body><div>Coffee prices have been on the rise, and local coffee shop owners in Anchorage say they are feeling the effects.Adam Legg, who helps run Refuge Coffee in Spenard, said costs have increased across nearly every part of the business.“Prices for almost everything in what we do have gone up, prices from beans to ingredients to make all of our syrups, to even things like equipment maintenance. The price of everything has gone up,” Legg said.Legg said the nonprofit coffee shop has looked for ways to reduce expenses while continuing its mission.At nearby Bema Café, owner James Strong said higher operating costs have also affected his business.“Rising fuel costs have caused the prices to go up 10 to 20 percent,” Strong said.Strong said many local coffee shops are facing similar challenges. While customer demand has remained steady, shipping and other operating expenses continue to put pressure on the business.“The cost ends up going to the consumer because we have pretty tight margins, so when the cost goes up there’s not enough for us to absorb it,” Strong said.Despite the economic challenges, Legg said Refuge Coffee has recently experienced some of its strongest months.“We’ve actually had some of our best months recently, and I think that has to do with the fact we are a nonprofit coffee shop,” Legg said.Legg said continued community support has helped Refuge Coffee advance its mission of combating human trafficking.“Whether the economy is thriving or struggling, we get to create a safe space right here in the heart of Spenard,” Legg said.</div></body>

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Coffee prices have been on the rise, and local coffee shop owners in Anchorage say they are feeling the effects. Adam Legg, who helps run Refuge Coffee in Spenard, said costs have increased across nearly every part of the business. “Prices for almost everything in what we do have gone...

Rising costs force Anchorage coffee shops to adapt

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Coffee prices have been on the rise, and local coffee shop owners in Anchorage say they are feeling the effects. Adam Legg, who helps run Refuge Coffee in 

Rising costs force Anchorage coffee shops to adapt

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