This morning, on our way to Denali NP, we stopped at the Roughwoods Cafe for breakfast. My wife had a ham and cheese omelet with hash browns and I had the reindeer sausage breakfast. Both of our breakfasts were great tasting. The interior of the small cafe has a charming atmosphere. Service was outstanding. read more

We loved this little cafe! The people were incredibly nice. Our waitress, Jackie, was the kindest most attentive waitress we've ever had and chatted with us like we were old friends. The food was delicious. I ordered grilled cheese with cheese sticks and wasn't expecting much...but it was fresh and perfectly cooked. My boyfriend had a chicken fried steak breakfast and said it was the best he has had. We would recommend everyone driving by Nenana to stop for a visit. Hopefully you'll have an opportunity to meet Jackie. read more

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A trip back into old-time Alaska I can't recommend this enough to anybody who has not spent time in old-time Alaska--"Carrie" the owner is engaging as is the whole experience--affogatos were excellent--aromatic and memorable-- A do not miss read more

20 below outside.... Good food inside.. Stopped in at the end of January and the food was great. Soup, grilled cheese & Tripod burger... Warm and clean.... With a clean bathroom.. read more

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We drove directly to the Roughwoods Cafe from the Fairbanks airport. Starving to death we sat at the back booth. The joint was empty but its 3pm and they just had a big rush for lunch before us. Our server was a wonderful young lady named Kalila. She helped us navigate the menu and we both ordered pronto. Tammy The Tornado got the cheeseburger with rings and I got the hamburger and fries. Kalila made me a killler chocolate shake! Our food appeared in a matter of minutes and man was it good. You can tell they use high quality meat and fresh produce and buns. I just wish we lived here so we could be regular fixtures here. Must be owned by a great American because there are American flags everywhere! They are obviously great judges of people since they hired the incredible Kalila!!!!! As we were leaving we met the chef / owner and it all made sense. This wonderful woman named Kari is indeed the entrepreneur responsible for the food being so good you may wind up chewing your fingers off. Had a great talk with Kari and all I can say is "Crazy Bernie is a huge fan". read more

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What?! There's a BREWERY in NENANA?! Why didn't you ever tell me? This is a cozy diner with a twist: the owners brew their own beer. They are largely German lager styles, they are crispy and quenching! Definitely worth a stop if you're heading north from Denali! read more

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The owner is super sweet and the food is delicious! The atmosphere is very cozy. This is definitely the place to eat if you are passing through. read more

Great food great service a must. Would be 5-stars if not for the price but hey it is good food!

Ruth is so sweet and the micro brews are delicious! This place is purely Alaskan. Service is fast and personable, prices are fair, and food hit the spot. read more

I had a very pleasant lunch here. Jackie was so nice and good is yummy. I'll definitely recommend this cozy place.

This was like walking into grandma's house. The food was really good and nice serving sizes. It was the least expensive meal we had in Alaska. Service was really good. We were there right at lunch time and had a party of 8. I had a simple blt and love the potato salad that came with it. Sampled my son's buttermilk pancakes that were great. They had recently added sweet tea to menu and it was instant or maybe bottled and my only disappointment but I had not asked if it were brewed. We would definitely go back. read more

This is a hidden Gem you must visit. It is between Denali Park and Fairbanks Alaska. The inside and outside are covered with unique Alaskan art and carvings. We stopped here twice and everything was mouthwateringly delicious. The cinnamon bun was large and fluffy filled with yummy cinnamon. They provide the topping and butter separately so you can decide how much to use. We tried several items on the menu we loved- waffles, crispy bacon, sausage link, eggs. My husband had a calzone and a burger with fries and both were amazing. And the best part of the visit is Jackie. She provided excellent service, recommendations, and fun conversations. read more

Cute place. Food is ok. Service is horrible. Be prepared to be met by rude people. Had to leave, even though there was an available table but they didn't want to make an effort to accommodate with extra chair for the table. read more

Roughwoods Cafe - the entrance to the restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Nenana, Alaska

Very cozy spot on the way to fair banks! Food was yummy! Service was great! I recommend their homemade root beer and cinnamon roll!!

I went with my friends to this place on my way back from fairbanks. Amazing place to stop by and have cup of coffee. The place is decorated with trinkets and has a cozy blend of town and old Alaskan seating. The lady owner Ruth is very kind. She has her own recipes for different kinds of coffee, tea and soup. I am pretty sure ur gonna love the cafe out there. And for those who plan to rest overnight u have cozy rooms available for stay. read more

Roughwoods Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Nenana, Alaska

I love how much character this little cafe has. Every little nook n corner is embellished with cute little trinkets. Their breakfast menu had all the basics which is just what we were looking for after starving for over 3hrs. Their service can be a little slow, but it's worth it cause they take the extra effort to put in that homely touch in all their dishes. The staff were very friendly. They took the extra effort to enlighten us about the history of the Nenana town. Make sure u try their jalapeño poppers, we ordered 2 rounds of these :) read more

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I like the food. I like the people (staff and fellow customers.) I like the ambiance. I like the prices. Love the bottomless coffee. I come here every time I visit Nenana. read more

Roughwoods Cafe - The view from our booth. - Cafes Near Me - Nenana, Alaska

We stopped in for lunch on St. Patrick's Day. I had the Irish stew, which was modeled after stew the owner had in Ireland and was delicious! They gave my daughters sweet St. Patrick's Day treats, and kindly made my daughter a cheese sandwich when she didn't want anything else. They also had lots of toys to play with, which we enjoyed. Overall, wonderful lunch experience! read more

What a wonderful place; my girlfriend and I visited this cafe in August of 2018. The food was delicious and felt homemade, the decor was funny, and the service was excellent. I would say with confidence that it is the best cafe from Anchorage to Fairbank. read more

We stopped by on our way from Fairbanks to Denali last August for lunch. My wife had breakfast and I had a hamburger. Food was really good and great service. Really neat place with lots of burls decoration. We saw all the Nenana Ice classic posters and fliers and bought 2 tickets. We missed picking break up by a little over an hour. read more

We stopped in here for breakfast, maybe the lunch or dinner is better. Definitely don't order the gravy, or the chicken fried steak. Bacon and hash browns were undercooked. read more