The freshest gourmet mushrooms in Anchorage, Alaska.

We’re the Happy Mushroom, a small mushroom farm and retailer based in Anchorage, Alaska. We grow fresh, high-quality mushrooms and enjoy sharing them with you — our community.

We See You…

  • Foodies

    Constantly expanding your palette with interesting recipes

  • Mushroom Fans

    Always on the hunt for high-quality flavor and new varieties

  • Eco-Friends

    Wanting to support local, environmentally friendly farmers

  • Entertainers

    Ready to give your guests a meal they’ll never forget

  • Vegetarians

    Craving protein-dense mushrooms you can sink your teeth into

  • Nutrition Seekers

    Looking to keep your mind and body in tip-top shape

Yep. Mushrooms tick all the boxes. It’s no wonder scientists around the world are calling mushrooms the next great superfood.

Now, you can get reliable, year-round fresh mushrooms grown right here in Anchorage.

  • No more waiting for the weekend farmer’s market to get your mushroom fix.

  • No more craving something nutritious that’s grown locally, right here in Anchorage. Mushrooms are so good for you.

  • No more wondering what to cook for dinner that’s delicious and makes the whole family happy.

With our gourmet mushrooms, you can try new recipes and mix things up in the kitchen all year long. After all, what goes better with the aurora than a bowl of mushroom risotto? 😉✨

Maybe you want to impress your friends and make beautiful memories by hosting an epic dinner party. Or perhaps you’re trying to find ways to help the planet while giving your body and brain a significant health boost.

Mushrooms are quickly becoming a household staple. Join the fun!

Alaska mushrooms in a pan

“Nathan always delivers with beautiful mushrooms. His oyster mushrooms are meaty and gorgeous. He also grows lions mane, which is so flavorful and good for the brain! The Happy Mushroom always satisfies my mushroom cravings and obsession. Not only are these fungi delicious but they are gorgeous specimens too!”

-Elizabeth, Anchorage

“I like The Happy Mushroom because they’re easy to deal with and the mushrooms are good. I put fresh mushrooms in my pasta and I like using the granules for soup.” 😄

-Martin, Anchorage

You can prepare our mushrooms just like fish! These battered and fried oyster mushrooms hit the spot.

Did you know that…?

The Happy Mushroom farm is located next to Anchorage Greens, an indoor greens farm just off Seward Highway and 76th Avenue.

Yes! There’s an big indoor greenhouse that cultivates fresh year-round produce in Anchorage, too — and we’ve partnered with them so you can get locally-grown fresh mushrooms and greens in one easy stop.😎

Place an order through our online shop and pick up during Anchorage Greens’ operating hours.

The convenient South Anchorage location makes it easy to grab a bag of fresh Alaskan mushrooms on your way home from work, or after picking up the kids at school.

 
Alaskan-grown gourmet mushrooms

Never miss a new variety with our mushroom subscription.

Get fresh, high-quality, mushrooms every week.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Purchase a subscription right here in our online shop. Subscriptions are available weekly or bi-weekly and always contain $20 worth of our gourmet mushrooms. You choose your desired pick up day at check out.

  2. We harvest a selection of fresh and delicious mushrooms just for you.

  3. We email you when your mushrooms are ready for pick up. Please note: If you place your order on the same day as your desired pick up day, it may not be ready until the following week. Thanks!

  4. You pick up anytime during Anchorage Greens’ operating hours on or after your pick up day. Weekly subscribers pick up every week. Bi-weekly subscribers pick up every two weeks.

  5. You see The Happy Mushroom’s refrigerator when you walk in the door. That’s where you find your subscription bag.

  6. Grab any bag that says “Subscription” on it. Subscription bags are stocked daily to ensure maximum freshness for our subscribers.

If you want to secure your mushroom fix, sign up now for a Happy Mushroom subscription because spots are limited.

It’s easy! And our customer support is always here in case you have questions.

Note: If you are an Anchorage Greens subscriber, you receive 10% off your subscription order. Please email us for this special offer.

Paper bags that store Anchorage mushrooms.
Photo of refigerators that stores Anchorage mushrooms.

What our customers have to say

  • "The quality of their Alaska home grown gourmet mushrooms is unmatched."

    -Tent City Taphouse

  • "Nathan consistently supplies some of the finest oyster mushrooms I have ever had the opportunity to work with."

    -George D. Easter, Executive Chef at Borealis Basecamp

  • "It's a luxury to have locally-grown produce, especially for such an interesting variety of heirloom mushroom species."

    -Greg

  • "Cooking with these mushrooms turns a regular dish into a total panty-dropper. I highly recommend."

    -David Apperson, Anchorage

  • "One of my favorite locally-grown products, the taste and quality are always excellent."

    -Stacie Miller, Chef Parker Guide Service

Alaska oyster mushrooms

Enhance your fall with a gourmet mushroom subscription.

Your subscription bag usually features our specialty — oyster mushrooms.

Plus, we’re always growing unique, highly-coveted, and delicious varieties like lion’s mane, pink oyster mushrooms, and more.

We regularly rotate in new varieties based on what’s fresh, exciting, and ensures a constant supply of Alaskan-grown gourmet mushrooms to enhance your health, your cooking, and your life.

Happy mushrooms… from our farm to your table.

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Boost your health

Delight your friends and family

Help the environment

We care about your health and our planet.

Healthy mind

Mushrooms have:

  • B-Vitamins, which are essential for nerve function

  • Vitamin D and anti-inflammatory properties, which may reduce symptoms of depression

  • Essential amino acids that boost serotonin

  • Niacin, which has been found to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease

Healthy body

Mushrooms are:

  • Packed with antioxidants like riboflavin to fight free radicals

  • Able to reduce the risk of tumors, cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes — according to the National Institutes of Health

  • Anti-viral and anti-aging

  • Full of selenium and potassium

  • Rich in protein

Healthy planet

  • Mushrooms are a sustainable food source

  • It only takes two gallons of water to grow one pound of mushrooms. In comparison, one pound of beef takes 2,000 gallons!

  • Mushrooms are an excellent substitute for meat and leave you feeling full

  • Conserve resources by buying local 🌎

Are mushrooms good for you?

Why, yes! Yes, they are.

Mushrooms help you stay in shape thanks to their low-cal, low-carb profile.

And they keep you healthy by packing a giant punch with protein, vitamins and minerals.

After mushrooms are harvested, they lose some of their nutrients and minerals.

By purchasing our product fresh from the farm, your mushrooms retain all the benefits to super-charge your health and fitness.

One cup of sliced oyster mushrooms contains:

  • 37 calories

  • .4 grams of fat

  • 28 grams of protein

  • 2 grams of dietary fiber

  • 5.7 grams of carbohydrates

Not ready to commit to a subscription?

We sell fresh oyster mushrooms by the pound, too.

Place an order in our shop, and pick up at your convenience. We email you when they’re ready.🍄

Contact Us

Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–4pm

Phone
(907) 350-3230

Location
1217 E. 73rd Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99518

*Pickup next door at Anchorage Greens