Can't wait for Mary Carey's to open up for the summer season. Great causal food, delicious pies…read moreand on a sunny day an awesome view of Denali!

Mary Carey's is part of Mary's McKinley View Lodge. It was a great stopping point on our way out to…read moreDenali. We wanted a fast breakfast, so we grabbed some cinnamon rolls, coffees, and tea. The cinnamon rolls were tasty but honestly nothing overly special. The coffee was basic self serve coffee and got the job done of caffeinating us. My dad raved about the tea. He said it reminded him of old school black tea and wished he had bought a couple extra packets for the rest of our trip. The staff were very friendly and happy to help us. The view off the patio was very serene and I'm sure if it was a little less cloudy we would have been able to see more of the Denali mountain range.

This little ice cream shack has two nice picnic tables outside and a small menu. Flavors:…read morechocolate, vanilla bean, huckleberry, mint, and coffee. The only upsetting thing is that it only accepts cash. There's an ATM across the street behind the art gallery.

Absolutely loved the fresh ice cream!! I'm really critical about berry ice creams , It's my fav,…read moreand this was perfect

Some of the best ice cream I have had…read more All of the ice cream is made by Shirley. There are some outside seats.

We really wanted to try fireweed ice cream while we were in the Denali area. Just down the block…read morefrom Salmon Spot in Downtown Talkeetna was Shirley's, know for their fireweed ice cream. Fireweed are those magenta blooms along the drive to and from Denali during the mid-summer months but unlike rose or lavender, fireweed tastes more like berries than floral. They have a variety of other flavors for those less adventurous but if you want something you wouldn't get anywhere else, go for that fireweed.

Struck out for lunch with 2 spots I wanted to try for lunch closed Monday/Labor Day and am glad I…read morecould find lunch at the market on the way to a hike. A THICK footlong comes stacked with 2 cheeses, 2 meats, 3 veg, 2 condiments for just $15. They've gotta be losing money on these sandwiches - there's like 2 lbs of meat and cheese in there! This is not a Subway footlong - completely different species. Probably should have stuck with a 6" but I didn't know any better and now have another 1-2 meals left, not a bad problem to have. I really appreciated the veggie options to choose from as well as how much they piled on. Typically these subs are super bread-heavy but this bread is barely containing the fillings - like they're just there as a finger hold. Rock climbing a super sub here. Ladies were super nice too. They also have great daily lunch specials in it looks like (today was Mexican - choice of enchilada and 2 sides for like $11?) and a nacho bar. Probably the best grocery selections around. I found lots of Greek yogurt options for a little protein/dessert boost - picked one up before I saw how massive the sandwich was gonna be.

We had delicious sandwiches from their deli. They were really good and made to order. Generous…read moreportions at a great price. Get a sandwich as you're heading to your next hike.

Homestead is serving some delicious food in Talkeetna with a side of amazing service. Super…read morefriendly, helpful and funny. Everyone was so nice. It's a cozy spot with a plug in heater that is a nice break from the cold. It has character. We enjoyed everything we tried- the burger, chowder and the pickle fries.

The food was fresh and delicious. We especially enjoyed the…read moreBlackened Salmon Pot Pie and the Pollack Sandwich! Service was great. Waiter kept our glasses full and checked in with us on the quality of our meal. The Manager, Archer, was a lot of fun to chat with and definitely added to the experience! The weather was gorgeous so we ate outside on the deck and people watched as we dined!

Neat place. Love the look. Very small town old-timey feel. Friendly staff. I stopped in to see…read morethe mayor but she wasn't it. I picked up a postcard. They had unique products that are hard to find elsewhere.

An old-time-looking store with a slightly touristy vibe, but still worth a visit. They carry a nice…read moreselection of goods you might need while you're in town. The staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable.

8:30 reservation- arrived 8:25 ,open tables- wouldn't seat us till 8:30 out of scallops & crème bru…read moreLee . Walked like a duck,talked like 1 & sure tasted like a great 1 . Came with dash of blueberry sauce & sweet potato hash. Added in a wedge salad & bottle of Kim Crawford wine . Very good service. Didn't look at bill because it was fun ! Had a blueberry beer before- unique flavor

Good spanakopita appetizer. Main was salmon which was small and extremely overcooked but served on…read moresome great risotto. Wait staff are largely international college students who are trying but are not experienced servers. It's just an average restaurant.

How awesome is it to be able to get delicious fresh Thai food in the middle of Alaska!?…read more We enjoyed our Panama curry shrimp, pork pad kee Mao, chicken fried rice, and beef yakisoba. It came out fast and every dish had quality protein and fresh veggies. We enjoyed the shaded porch and the cool fresh air. Check it out!

The food was fine, but the hospitality was nonexistent…read more We prepaid a 15% tip when ordering, yet the only service we received was having the food brought to our table. We got our own water, cleaned up our own table. What's more ridiculous is the service we got. Our 5 ppl group was only offered 4 forks and spoons. When we asked for an extra fork, the server reluctantly brought one. We then asked for sharing plates and were told we'd be charged $1 for a Costco paper bowl. Asking for ice to put in our water? Another $2. And the server said she already offered us 1 more free fork, which should have been charged as well. Excuse me??? It's not about the few dollars--it's the attitude. Charging customers for basic hospitality while providing virtually none is a terrible experience. Future diners should know what to expect. It might bring unpleasantness to your Denali trip.