One of those times that the internet really hypes a place and raises expectations. Yes it was good,…read morebut not sure it's worth 9 dollars. It's like garlic bread at any Italian restaurant with spinach added. We in fact liked the blueberry crisp better for 7 bucks. Something different. And the cream up top was delicious!

There was a line when we came, but it moved pretty quickly. We got two spinach breads for 3 people…read more We were having it as a snack, so it was enough. I do think it's a bit pricey for the size of the bread. It's $9 for one, and they only take cash. There wasn't too long of a wait once we ordered, but I did notice that the people who ordered the curry had to wait a long time. It might be best to skip the curry if you're pressed for time.

If you aren't from Alaska, and you have a largely uneducated expectation regarding what Alaska is…read morelike, Talkeetna is probably the closest fairly easily accessible location that will meet what you expected. ESPECIALLY if you watched the show Northern Exposure, which, by the way, was NOT filmed in Alaska. Downtown Talkeetna, depending the time of year, is either bustling with tourists or very quiet. If you are a visitor to Alaska, I recommend it as a place you must make time for. It's very, very small. Depending on your interest, there are lots of opportunities for excursions. Some require a lot of planning and reservations. Others can be made at last minute. The Makay boat tours are very popular and totally unique. The flight tours that go over Denali are said to be incredible if you aren't a coward like me. I've done the Zip lines and they are worth every penny. There's fiishing, camping and beautiful cabin rentals and B&Bs. I'm not going to make specific recommendations because things are ever changing and seasonal and you should do you research before going to Talkeetna. Be aware its a very small town hours away from hospitals and police. If you have medical needs make sure you are prepared. They do have the small Sunrise Clinic, but services are limited and its not downtown. They have limited restaurants- some are excellent and a couple are in my opinion, really terrible. Do your research. The people are very nice as long as you are polite- this is small town Alaska. A few places i will unabashedly recommend because they have never failed me: Conscious Coffee. I will drive hours from Anchorage just for a perfect latte and their awesome vibe. Silverbear Sundries makes the best mint chapstick in the universe. Denali Brewpub has 2 locations and makes some of the best beers I've had anywhere. I love their Stout. They have a 2 equally nice locations in Talkeetna depending on your preferences. If I could live anywhere it would probably be Talkeetna or Hope. But living so far from year round jobs is very difficult and not realistic for many people. The people who live here are very committed to the living the Alaskan dream.

Fun little town and the shops were great. I came in the off season Oct so even though it was sunny…read moreand 50's half of the businesses were closed until spring. Nonetheless we found some shops open and were able to buys some goods. Beautiful views of the river and had a nice trail walk.

We stopped at this taco stand across from the train station. We had the beef taco. It was huge and…read morefull to the brim. Totally recommend.

Eat there regularly. Delicious beef, chicken, salmon, and shrimp tacos! Wonderful ice cream and…read morecookies! Shirley and her staff are fantastic people!

Place is nasty, only hotel that makes you pay $6 for a small bottle of distilled water for you CPAP…read moremachine. Employees were unhelpful and breakfast was cold The only reason this place is still in business is because of the cruise lines that book it in their iternary.... And the location

Went for my 25 year anniversary. Got a double bed room with view of parking lot. When said…read moresomething to front desk, they said you must have booked thru a group, and walked away. We did book through talkeetna railroad tours. So much for a bucket list experience.

I was impressed!…read more Was able to book my room the day before, the manager texted and called me to make sure I knew about COVID safety and how to get in. The building was new and cozy. Only one other couple was there at the time. Full kitchen stocked with snacks and coffee. Comfy couches to relax on after a day of cross country skiing. This place was AWESOME and I bet is a fun time in the summer when it's full of travelers. Very hostil vibes. If you're looking for comfort and amenities, this Inn is your place. Close to town as well.

Extremely disappointing experience. Without any warning, the property hosted a loud techno party…read morethat went past midnight, keeping my entire family awake. Even worse, we stored the salmon we caught in their freezer and were told the office would be open at 7 AM so we could pick it up before leaving. The office was closed, and we never got our fish. This was the main reason for our trip to Alaska, and it was completely ruined. Would not stay here again.

It would have been nice but on Saturdays they have weddings. The music is so loud you hear it in…read morethe restaurant, lobby and outside patio. People asked for the music to be lowered but they said "sorry it's a wedding". Stick to staying on Sunday through Thursday

My husband is a huge fan of Northern Exposure...and this is a town famous for an opening scene in…read morethat bygone series. This was a short pit-stop on our way to Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge...so took an hour or so to check out the place. Well, unfortunately, I wasn't too impressed with the place...except for its lake, with majestic views of Denali. Had to be the star attraction/landmark there. The tiny town (if you can call it that?) is VERY quaint. It felt as if I stepped back in time...as in WAY back. Too quaint, if you ask me. Of course, some folks love even this level of quaintness, so there you go! It was also a bit tacky in that it had one too many gift shops...some with Trump merchandise (This was clearly still TrumpLand, USA). Also, the place was so dusty that my black sneakers turned completely gray by the time we left the place.

We had a wonderful time here. Our cabin was cozy, very clean and comfortable. The host Bill and the…read morestaff we interacted with were so friendly, welcoming and helpful. It's a super well run mom and pop operation. They picked us up from the train depot, gave excellent recommendations for places around town and were happy to help with any questions we had. I cannot recommend this place enough! It was an absolute pleasure to stay there.

Clean, quaint, close to everything, homey decor, comfortable beds, thoughtful details like a clean…read morefridge, and wonderful, kind owners!

Really enjoyed this place. The food was delicious, the service was great, and the atmosphere was…read morepleasant. I'd happily come back and would recommend it to others.

Fish and chips "hearty portion' (menu quote) = three pieces, each the size of a little finger. If…read moreyou want a bowl of fries and three fish sticks (times 0.5) for $26, stop here. Complained to manager and he cuts 10% off the $26 price. And they add 3% for credit card purchases. Have eaten here twice. This was the last time.

The Salmon Cakes were sooo good (a steal for the price!) The service was excellent and addressed…read moreany allergen concerns we have. Overall this is a must stop in town! I also loved how they recommended other locally owned restaurants for later if we're still hungry.

This stop is a must if you're in the area. The salmon cakes were the best food we had in Alaska…read more Friendly staff! Worth stopping to eat - sunshine or rain storm.

I have always liked stores that support local artists…read more There is a wide variety of items to see. The bead earrings were nice. You may think the prices are high, but you have to pay for local. Employees were very helpful and polite. For being in a tourist town, it was very clean.

So much beautiful art to wear, look at or use. We did not buy anything. Yet. We will return…read moretomorrow, if the weather is better (raining, and then pouring on 7/19/22). The staff seemed friendly. The layout was easy to maneuver without fear of displacing or breaking anything.