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Hotspot Cafe

3.6 (11 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Aditi M.

It was our first morning in Fairbanks, we came as a group of 6 (3 couples) and we brought in our full appetite. As soon as we entered and chose a table and sat (No sign for - wait to be seated), we were asked to leave the table and escorted inside away from rest of the customers. Table wasn't clean, waited for quite sometime for someone to come and take orders. Eureka!!! Finally someone came for orders. We ordered 4 veggie Omelettes and 2 Strawberry Waffles and told we would share. It took around ~40 mins to get the order on table, also since we were seated secluded it was extremely hard to see any other server running around and ask for our server or order status. We right away started digging in the food, i even forgot to take to pic out of hunger. We ordered hashbrowns for some and for some potato fries as sides and liked the potato fries better (tip). Omelette had very less veggies and full of cheese, tasted ok. To our surprise Strawberry waffle came with no real fruits but only pulpy fruit syrup which was good for syrup but not as good as the real one. Missed the original waffle taste. The last, we paid the bill and then saw 15% auto gratuity and extra 10$ on the bill. We checked with the server on extra $10, it seemed they charge extra for sharing. This came to us as surprise since never saw anything like this before. Overall it wasnt a great experience.

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Food is yummy and service is excellent!! I had the Alaskan skillet because I really like reindeer sausage. Coffee is very good, too.

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Frozen Smoke BBQ

Frozen Smoke BBQ

4.3
(32 reviews)
2.7 mi

Smoked meat flavors were fantastic. Service was a little slow because they were very busy. But we…read moreenjoyed drinks from Lat 65 and hung out. Burgers are messy, nachos were crispy, and Mac and cheese was smokey....all things you want! Thoroughly enjoyed our food and time here.

I have tried Frozen Smoke on two different occasions & have yet to be impressed. My first order was…read morethe Brisket Over Mac & for $20, the restaurant should be ashamed. The entire meal lacked overall flavor & the brisket was 99% fat. The mac n cheese was not inherently bad, it just wasn't very flavorful & the brisket was abhorrent. The second time I ordered the pulled pork nachos & again, was unfortunately unimpressed. The pulled pork also contained barely any meat, mostly fat, & the rest of the nachos were just... nothing special. Granted Fairbanks is not known for its BBQ, to say this place serves "Authentic BBQ" is quite laughable... Burger King has more flavor & better food. Not to mention the prices are absurd for the amount of food you get, especially when 99% of the "meat" is just unseasoned fat. Overall, I would say this is half decent bar food that might hit the spot if you're highly intoxicated & starving, but unless you're a beer away from sleeping in the bathroom... I'd recommend passing on this place.

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Ordering area for food and to the right side is the brewery station
Ordering area for food and to the right side is the brewery station
Left back corner is Hawaiian bun, right back corner is coleslaw. Left front is pulled pork and right front is BBQ Brisket Smash (burger)
Left back corner is Hawaiian bun, right back corner is coleslaw. Left front is pulled pork and right front is BBQ Brisket Smash (burger)
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Blue Roof Bistro

Blue Roof Bistro

4.5
(334 reviews)
2.9 mi
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Cool hole in the wall vibe. Server/clerk was very knowledgeable about gluten allergens. All of the…read moregluten-free items were clearly marked on the wall menu. I ended up getting some tacos and my husband got a sandwich. Both of them had really good flavor. Could tell that a lot of ingredients are made in house. Though I didn't end up buying any I did see that they had an entire Bakery case with a bunch of gluten-free baked goods like cheesecake, custard cake, and some other stuff. We really enjoyed the glass roof as the snow was just starting to melt. It was kind of cool like we were in a half melted igloo. I would definitely put it on my list if you are gluten-free.

Did a bit of research on good spots in Fairbanks and Blue Roof Bistro came up…read more Looked like a pretty standard American food menu, so I wanted to get something I normally couldn't get back home. Landed on the BLT with salmon. The BLT actually came with a croissant as the bread, so it made it very easy to eat. Lots of bacon and the salmon went really well with the sandwich. Fries here are great too! Staff here are great! Since we came here near closing time, they actually offered us some of their leftover soup since it would have been tossed out. Definitely hate wasting food, so that offer was accepted very quickly. I didn't realize until after leaving why Blue Roof Bistro has its name. It's because...the roof is blue heh. Either way, worth the visit.

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Inside order counter
Shrimp Tacos 
Seasoned Shrimp topped with pico & avocado dressing on corn tortillas. 
Served with a side not pictured.
Shrimp Tacos Seasoned Shrimp topped with pico & avocado dressing on corn tortillas. Served with a side not pictured.
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Little Richard's Family Diner

Little Richard's Family Diner

4.6
(271 reviews)
11.7 mi
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Ambiance: Very casual diner experience that was really cute…read moreand retro inside. Not a lot of tables, but there was also a bar top with stool seating. Service: Attentive, friendly, and fast. Lots of regulars came in and they automatically knew their orders. Food: The cup of gumbo was so much larger than I anticipated. I would not have ordered this had I known the size. I'm not sure if it had any seafood in it, since I couldn't taste or see any of them, but it was still hearty and delicious. The bison burger was good, but a bit dry for my taste, so I added a bunch of condiments to it. I asked what the buffalo chips were, which are potatoes with Cajun/buffalo style seasoning that's slightly spicy, so I opted for that and it was worth it, since they didn't have curly fries in stock. Overall I'd come back again, but maybe ask for the burger to be cooked medium rare, if that were an option. It seemed like a nice, friendly place to have good food with friends

Loved this little diner down the road from our Airbnb. It wasn't busy at all but that day it had…read moresnowed overnight. Friendly service and it was so nice that they split our food onto two plates when we said we were sharing. The Alaskan skillet was great and a big portion of food. The kids enjoyed their pancakes and bacon, which they were nice enough to make just after the 11 o'clock cutoff time. We were very entertained by all the funny/sarcastic quotes on the walls. Would be a regular if we lived in the area.

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Aurora Restaurant

Aurora Restaurant

4.8
(146 reviews)
1.8 mi
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VIBE: In a small strip mall, location was a little sus, compared to other areas in Fairbanks. Clean…read moreand quiet, with booth seating. Walk up order, then find a table. I went in on a Thursday evening around 7pm, and I was the only customer but they had lots of delivery orders that kept printing out, so you know it's good!! MENU: Tons of choices, see photos for current menu. The bowl option is totally enough for someone who wants a filling dinner. Get half lettuce and half rice! I got the gyro bowl, was fantastic!!

Amazing food! I ordered the butter chicken bowl. It comes with many options! I chose rice and salad…read morebase with tabouli salad and Arabic salad with two sauces, tahini and tzatziki sauce. We also ordered the chicken Kabob bowl and the chicken shawarma sandwich. My palate has experienced a plethora of Mediterranean restaurants from San Diego to Massachusetts. My family has an Arabic background and I'm familiar with the seasonings used in Mediterranean dishes. Being new to this area I haven't been satisfied with my culinary experiences to say the least. I'm so excited to find a place to enjoy eating at. The service was friendly and quick. The prices were reasonable and the establishment was clean. I'm definitely putting this stop on my regular list of go to's. Thank you for the experience! I ate too quick to snap a pic but I'll update the next visit with photos.

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I don't remember the name of this dish, it was incredible though!
I don't remember the name of this dish, it was incredible though!
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Jazz Bistro

Jazz Bistro

4.6
(329 reviews)
2.2 mi
•$$

I had an extraordinarily good Cuban meal at Jazz Bistro! I…read morehad the Lechon Tender Pork and the flavors were amazing. It was way too much to eat but I did anyway. So tender and full of flavor. The owner even made it spicier for me and that made it even better.

My family and I decided to try this restaurant because of its high ratings and the fact that it's…read morethe only Cuban spot in Fairbanks. Unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. We made a reservation for a larger group, yet the table wasn't ready when we arrived, and we ended up waiting much longer than expected. For a place that requires reservations, this was frustrating right from the start. The food was just okay--not terrible, but definitely not worth the price. Given our background and familiarity with Latin cuisine, we expected much more in terms of flavor and authenticity, especially considering the high cost of the dishes. The live music, which we were looking forward to, started about 30 minutes late. To make matters worse, when one of the band members didn't show up, the owner asked a member of our family--who happens to be a musician--to step in and play. Not only did this put us in an awkward position, but there was no acknowledgment or discount offered for his time, even though we had other plans to get to. Parking is also inconvenient, with only street parking or paid lot options available. The restaurant itself is very small, which does create a somewhat intimate atmosphere, but it also feels cramped for larger groups. While the owner comes across as friendly, it also felt like there was a strong focus on maximizing profit. There are multiple additional fees listed in very small print at the bottom of the menu--something that should be much more transparent or reconsidered altogether. Service overall was slow, and again, the pricing does not match the quality or experience provided. At this point, I wouldn't personally recommend this place unless there are significant improvements--better service, more consistent food quality, fairer pricing, clearer fee transparency, and better management of their live music arrangements.

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Shrimp Ala Libre
Shrimp Ala Libre
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