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.

The tamales are completely stuffed with meat! We had the chicken and beef. Cash only.read more

Didn't get to experience fully since my partner went to get some tamales on a snowy morning. They…read moreopen early and they pack up the tamales well so they stay nice and hot. My favorite was the chicken actually which surprised me and the beef had a little spicy kick to it. I would have wanted to try the black bean. Paid in cash so only got a few to try. Great find in the North Pole!

The Elf's Den is good food at a reasonable price. We had chicken and Seafood Alfredo and Halibut…read morefish and chips. The three of us enjoyed the meals provided - not too much but just right. We ate before dinner time and the atmosphere seemed appropriate for a restaurant and lounge. The food came out within reasonable amount of time and the manager and server checked on us to make sure we were satisfied. If in North Pole AK this is another wonderful option to consider.

Great time. Great food. Staff was also great. Also won in pull tabs. Would go again.read more

Not too bad but it's better than McDonald's. The ice machine is broken but they always ask how much…read moreyou want.

tyee gave me ice and they are slow a d my drink had ice in it when i prder no ice. i asked for no…read moreice and they gave me ice and they were slow and took over 30 mins to get my food

Fast service. Staff was very helpful and location clean. So many great options. I personally went…read morewith the heart attack.

Very disappointing experience. We ordered two burgers, and both came on stale buns with absolutely…read moreno sauce, making them dry and lacking flavor. The meet patty appeared to be a previously frozen and cooked premade patty. The fries were just as bad--they tasted old, were hard, and seemed like they had been sitting around and then reheated. Overall, the food was far below expectations, and unfortunately we won't be rushing back.

This place is amazing! The food was fresh, flavorful, and made with so much love and every bite was…read moreperfection. But what truly stole the show for me was their cardamom coffee. Smooth, aromatic, and just the right balance of spice and richness! The staff were friendly! If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and go!!!)))

We were a couple of Seattle tourists looking for something different for lunch and just happened to…read morepass this place in the pouring rain on our way to the University of Alaska Museum. We split a whole, no pita and added a pita and a coke for $17 total. My wife and I shared the lunch and it was delicious. We are not vegetarians but we thoroughly enjoyed this meatless lunch. The surroundings are crude and the whole place feels like a popup but the food is good and the staff are young and energetic.

Extremely kind, welcoming service with some really great food and relaxing atmosphere. Will be…read morecoming back :)

It might be a 4 if we ate there in person but the takeout was a 3. The veggie burrito didn't have…read moremany veggies in it. It was just rice, beans, and tomatoes. The tomatoes were big chunks. The guac was good and the red sauce! The king burrito was more of a 4/5. My husband loved it but wished it was hotter. We got takeout so that was our bad. The rice and beans were great! And the chips were fresh and salty

Not too busy little subway in North Pole Alaska. Staff was fast, kind. Everything looked fresh and…read moreclean.

Tried going for one sand which ten minutes before closing and was told their closed. I've worked…read morethere and their firm on not closing early. Was really bummed, I'm pregnant and can't eat anything else right now

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.

So ok I was craving tacos today and. A huffy of mine suggested this place..... and for good…read morereason!!! The tacos are amazing!!!! This is a small lil joint with big flavor!!! Lane and Brady are two of the nicest people I've met in alaska. But let's get to the taco!! The tortillas are made fresh in house!!! We ordered the Alaska , the Texan, and 'Mercian tacos!! Freakin delish!!!! I can't wait to go back and try the other tacos also they have a special I'm not sure how long it'll be there but he said about a week. It was a chicken taco with pickled hominy and onion and some kind of white sauce which was fantastic!!! For two meals and en extra taco and horchata we spent $45 not including til which of course I tipped them. Averages out to about 7 a taco and 2 for the rice n beans. All in all not a bad price . Most definitely recommend coming here if ur looking for a shorter wait time don't go at noon! lol the lunch rush was pretty funny. But u know they're good when u got that many people in a small venue. lol

Went in around noon for the 1st time. Lane explained how everything worked. Almost everything…read moreincluding tortillas are scratch made. The Alaska taco was amazing!! Also had the Texas, which was really good. Sauces were excellent! The beans & rice were good, but nothing unique. I'd suggest get 3 tacos & skip the beans & rice for same price as 2 tacos with B&R. The dine in space is small, but if the weather is good the patio is nice. Very friendly service as well & a good hip vibe. Close to UAF campus.