Nice little place to grab some lunch. We just had the vegan chili and the clam chowder. Both were delicious. Their is a great souvenir shop with lots of local artisans merchants. The staff was warm and welcoming. read more

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Stopped here for lunch on our tour, food was simple, and not the highest most life altering quality. Vegan chili was a little too spicy for me Pizza was okay, but definitely low quality Summer berry salad with vinaigrette is what you must have! It was delicious!! The cherry pie was just meh, but supposedly homemade. Prices are very steep! The gift shop section did not appeal to me. The selection seemed dated and wasn't worth it. The one thing that I must write strongly of is the family that runs this place! They are a fantastic bunch of people, all very kind, and truly helpful. They close at 1700 however they stayed open just to accommodate us when we were stranded waiting for another van and it was cold and raining. They are truly good people, and for that I would 100% come back here and would recommend the steeper prices on the food. It's a family business. read more

The store is really neat. The cafeteria, for what it is, is very impressive. There's actually a bunch of different food options. It wasn't the greatest, but for being in the middle of nowhere, it was pretty solid. Good to grab some food here before doing the glacier cruise. The cookies were really good - definitely get at least one of those! read more

This is where you can buy tickets for the boat to see the rapidly-receding Portage Glacier. I highly recommend doing the short, rewarding, Portage Pass trail instead: https://www.yelp.com/biz/portage-pass-trail-whittier They also sell grab-n-go style cafeteria food. It's decent in a pinch, but I recommend getting food in Girdwood on the way over instead. read more

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The October 23 reviews are not about Portage Glacier Lodge. This business is open only seasonally (mid-May to early October) and in late January to early April depending upon when the glacier lake is frozen thick enough for safe trekking/skiing. Call ahead to know for sure if/when it's actually open and what the current hours are. They vary from what is posted. The website is in need of an update, too. Bertie and sons do a great job greeting and feeding guests. Love the creamy rich clam chowder, for instance. There's an awesome gift store with a great selection of local and indigenous art work In addition to the typical tourist kitsch. Just a short walk from the Portage Glacier visitor center (summer only) and an easy hiking trail to nearby Byron Glacier (spring to fall). Just a fifteen-minute drive to Whittier (East) and the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (west). This scenic valley also has public campgrounds, salmon viewing overlook, a walking/biking trail, etc. read more

We always stop here for a fast snack - ice cream and apple pie - they have an extensive gift shop that makes a wonderful walk around and window shopping. read more

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Fantastic little place! I am so glad I stopped in! The gift shop was amazing. I was going in to grab a cup of coffee from the cafeteria, and ended up dropping a bunch of $. Great gifts, clothes, and unique items. I have not seen some of the same stock in the various stores that I have been in. Great Jewelry as well! The cafeteria is misnamed! I think they should advertise it as a cafe. I tried the reindeer hot dog on a sourdough bun, it was great. Tasty, and different. The fries were fresh and HOT! While I was there, someone else got a cinnamon bun- oh boy, I wish that I would have tried one, they looked amazing! read more

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This was where we went to purchase tickets for the Portage Glacier cruise tour, The building contains a restaurant and a gift shop. We did not eat or shop, so no review on those areas. The ticket purchase was quick and clerk was friendly. read more

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Amazing shopping and food! Try the homemade pie and cookies!! This is a must visit in Alaska. Take the hiking trails and glacier tours. The owner of this establishment was very nice and gave us plenty of information and options. read more

We were on a tour bus to go visit the Portage Glacier Visitor Center...and to do the boat tour. We stopped over at the Portage Glacier Cafe and were told by our guide to try the seafood chowder in the cafeteria. Ok, whatever...we walked in there, checked out the gift shop, then decided we might as well grab a bite there before going over to the Visitor Center. Wow - this place is so understated. A cafeteria? I think not. The food elevates this place well beyond cafeteria status! That seafood chowder she haphazardly recommended was OUTSTANDING. We weren't expecting that. It truly was amazing - so freakin' yummy! The rest of our meals were just about equally impressive - great burger and sandwich. What a completely unexpected and pleasant surprise that day! Heck, the attached gift shop was pretty cool as well - they had a bit of the usual tourist junk but also some unique art and stuff as well that I didn't see elsewhere. I have to give them 4.7 stars and round up (it wasn't as good as the rib-eye I had at Jack Sprat, which is my new standard for giving out a full 5 stars), but it was way up there! We had a few dozen people on the tour with us and those who tried the chowder and other food raved about it the whole trip! Kudos to this "cafeteria"!!! read more

We stopped here waiting to take the glacier cruise. Food was excellent and so was the claim chowder. Home baked cookies are definitely worth trying. Its mainly soup and sandwich type place, but the staff is very friendly and they care about their customers. I met the owner, Ed, and see why its such a warm place. Family run business you won't want to miss, even if you are not take the glacier cruise. read more

Portage Glacier Lodge is the best value in Alaska! We have eaten there several times since we moved to the area two months ago. The chowder is to die for! All the sandwiches, fish and chili are great also. Be sure to try some cornbread and save room for a tasty brownie! If you need tips on how to get the most out of your giant portage glacier burger just ask my boyfriend ;) We are also very excited you will be open this winter! Thanks for making outstanding food and having such great deals! read more

Just stopped there today, sign said "closed" and "for sale". Had to eat at Subway instead

What a find!! I was expecting a day of beautiful scenery and a great hike and nothing more. Then I discovered Portage Glacier Lodge right next to the Visitor Center. The menu was well crafted to meet a large variety of tastes. I couldn't resist the fish n' chips. The fish was moist and delicious. The chips...sinful. Its as good as it gets. read more

Amazing!! If Yelp offered a 6th star, I would have gladly given it. I've traveled globally and throughout Alaska and this place just stood out head and shoulders above the others. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable about the area, about the best trails, best views and in Alaska that is the attraction... but if Michelin gave out stars for small cafes, they'd compete with the best restaurants in NY and LA. The soups are made from scratch, the pastries just came out of the oven and the place smelled of butter and cinnamon. Yummmm..!!! The gift shop has something for the most discerning art connoisseur and those just looking for something to take home from local artists... If you can't find something here, you're not looking! What a gem! read more