We did recently go back again in June 2025. They were open, however their hours were limited and the food selection is even more limited. They only had a few baked items. Sadly, it's definitely not like how the Talkeetna roadhouse used to be in previous years. read more

One of the many fabulous places in the quaint Alaskan town of Talkeetna. Even though there's really only one road into Talkeetna and one road out, I decided to take the detour to show my Dad this awesome place. It was actually my second time in this area and I thoroughly enjoyed it both times. This time around, however, I did a bit more research on the historic Alaskan Roadhouses. With that being said, the Talkeetna Roadhouse is a historically significant Alaskan frontier roadhouse dating to the early 20th century and I really wanted to check it out. Although, we just had breakfast at Snow City Cafe and the drive wasn't as long as I thought it was going to be and we weren't quite ready for a full sit-down meal. So... we got some pastries for road trip snacks instead! Prices are beyond reasonable, the service was great despite some language barriers, and the roadhouse really is historic. Talkeetna is a very walkable Alaskan town so be sure to park and walk around and take in the sights, smells, and beauty around you. When you need a bite to eat, visit Talkeetna Roadhouse! I should note, you can also stay at the roadhouse. Hopefully someday I'll be back to experience ALL the roadhouse has to offer! read more

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The blueberry pancake was huge!!! They had this delicious apple butter to go on top as well. :) All of the toppings were explained for on the napkin dispenser, which was useful. We ordered "The Standard" and got it in "Nick's way," which replaces the standard toast with biscuits & gravy. It also comes with potatoes, scrambled eggs, and bacon on the side. Everything was delicious. :) Would go back if I'm ever in Talkeetna again! :) read more

Talkeetna Roadhouse - Blueberry Sourdough Hotcakes & The Standard- Nick's way - Cafes Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

After a delicious dinner across the street around 530, my wife and I weren't ready to leave Talkeetna. We didn't want to go drinking. What we wanted was a coffee shop to hang out in. We found that in The Roadhouse. It was a warm, cozy place with several fireplaces, couches, and tables with chairs. They had games, puzzles, and magazines to read. The only bummer was they didn't have decaf coffee. Honestly, I just don't think they were willing to brew a new pot of decaf. I saw a decaf pitcher all cleaned out and we came in about 2 hours before they closed in a night when we were the only ones there. They are also a lodge with six different sleeping options. Each room has a different setup and each one costs a little different. They start at around 67 a night (in the winter). read more

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This place was so great we ate here a second time when returning to Anchorage from Denali. From hot cakes to eggs and yogurt bowl all of us loved our breakfast and the service by Angela could not have been better. The whole feel of the place is welcoming and while very busy, it just rocked and all people we interfaced with at couldn't have been nicer. A fun place in a very interesting city!!! read more

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Terrifically, fantastically super awesome. There's just not much to Talkeetna. Especially in the fall. Half the restaurants are closed, the touristy shops are closed, the hostel is closed. I couldn't find a place on AirBnB and what little research I did said that hotels were going to be pricey. I've been known to sleep in my car when hotel rates get too high but that seemed like a poor idea in a place like Alaska. So I called the Roadhouse. The gal explained that they had this solo cabin for a hundred and whatever and an upstairs room for eighty whatever. When I explained that I was looking for something cheaper she said "Well, there's the shared bunkhouse room for $24." Jackpot! That's what we're talking about. With tax it was $28.08 and it turns out I didn't even have to share it. I was the only guy in the room. And when they say roadhouse they mean it. This place is a combination restaurant, motel, laundromat, shower station. Heck if you needed a massage or a ride somewhere they could probably coordinate that too. They were kind and welcoming, my room was sparkling clean and breakfast, even the half sized breakfast was huge. Staying at the Roadhouse was a pleasure. If I was headed again to Talkeetna I'd book with them in a heartbeat. read more

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This place is really cool. We were staying in Talkeetna (elsewhere) and needed a place to have breakfast. The Roadhouse looked the most appetizing. We didn't realize how historic this place was until we went inside, ate and read the table literature. Two interesting things to know about Talkeetna Roadhouse are that they are a Tip Free establishment and it's family-style seating. The prices on the menu include the tip. There is literature on the table and a note on the menu indicating the need to not tip. When you walk in to the Roadhouse, you can sit anywhere. There is water at the table. Since it's family-style seating, anyone can come and join you at the table. I didn't try the hotcakes, but that was probably a mistake because that seems like it was the thing to get. I opted for something with loaded homefries and it was just fine. The server was really nice and seemed to enjoy being there, which provides a pleasant experience. read more

Don't bother .... This landmark is closed !... Was here many years ago & this was the place to be in Talkeetna. Disappointed to say the least .... read more

This review is going to be short because we have to be wheels up in a few minutes. This place is fantastic. The service is friendly efficient and informative about the history of the roadhouse. Portions are massive if you're not too hungry to if you could split the half size. I was still full from our tacos and quesadilla last night so I opted for the casserole. It's for sale so if you want to move to this darling little town and on a lodging facility with bakery restaurant - this is the place to make your dreams come true!! read more

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This place is the epitome of Talkeetna. No frills, simple but quality. It is a working hotel on top of a restaurant. Is it overpriced? Absolutely. But everything in the town is. My husband got a bowl of reindeer chili which was $15 but he enjoyed it and it was hearty meal on a colder day. I got poutine (fries, cheese, reindeer and sausage gravy) which is so bad for you in the best way. Loaded it up with hot sauce and it was great. We also snagged some "Rudy in a blankets" to take on our drive the next day for breakfast. They were good! If you're in talkeetna, you have to go here. Period. End of story. read more

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What the hell. The owner took all of her COVID money and closed laying off an entire staff. She got cought stealing tips from employees and relies on the lodge to get summer help. I have lived here for 38 years and this place is rotten to the core read more

I was absolutely heartbroken to discover that this place has closed. It was such an Alaskan place, and there are so few such places left as Alaska seems to be scrambling to "modernize." This was the first restaurant I took my girlfriend to when she visited me in the winter and we had a great time. One of the coziest and most enjoyable breakfasts I've ever had; our table didn't feel like strangers. I was so looking forward to returning and reminiscing. What a shame. read more

This place was amazing, the food is really good and the service is amazing! There are not many options in Talkeetna but the few that they have are impressive, small town friendliness that can't compare. The portions are big and hot. My daughter had the biscuits and gravy, she loved the gravy and her side bacon was thick and Well flavored. My fiance had the reindeer sausage with eggs, he loved it too. I had the breakfast wrap, which I could not finish because it was so big, I added guacamole and sour cream on the side. Their coffee is magnificent, some of the stuff on the menu already comes with a hot and a cold drink, so make sure you check. The prices are not bad. They also have pastries, that smell so good, we got a couple for our road trip to Denali. Totally recommend this place. read more

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Warm & Friendly atmosphere & staff with awesome food. We got the yogurt, fresh blueberry and granola bowl & an order of pancakes with berries and rhubarb. Very good. We also tried the reindeer sausage which was really yummy. read more

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NOTE - unsure, but think the bakery/restaurant part is open on the weekends. We stayed mid week. This review is for the sleeping rooms. Highly recommend. Clean. Quiet. Very strong WiFi. Enjoyed the common area with games + books. We did laundry. Fantastic location. French press for coffee in the morning (along with a wide variety of teas). And budget friendly. read more

Lives up to the hype, you get ALL THE THINGS! The breakfast comes with a HOT DRINK and a COLD DRINK for crying out loud! (notice I said AND not OR, there is a chasm of difference between these two words, as anyone with even rudimentary programming or logic experience can attest) Most breakfast joints will nickle and dime you so hard on beverages. $2-3 hot chocolates and juices with no free re-fills are common place. NOT here. And if anywhere has the right to nickle and dime you for CITRUS JUICE, it's ALASKA. As others have said, the portions here are huge...but they aren't slop. They aren't huge like your typical Denny's/Village Inn/SYSCO-Diner-on-the-side-the-innerstate. They are huge AND home made, great food. I have an infamously huge appetite. When I first moved to Anchorage I was chatting with a Denali climber (one of the few, the proud, the people that summit'd in 2014) and he was saying "no matter how hungry you think you are, don't get the big size, the regular size is big enough". He was correct. I reluctantly got the regular size and I was not disappointed! I love the open-seating. In this WiFi/smartphone/tablet/laptop world, sometimes we need to be forced against our will to flap out mouth-holes with our fellow homo sapiens. This place will do that to you, if that sounds scary, I suggest you go somewhere else and free up a seat for me! You'll find people in here from all over the world during Denali-climbing season and from at least all over the US during summer (tourist season). Most of the servers seem to be from Eastern Europe and are extremely efficient as well as kind and considerate. If you ain't got no time for a sit-down breakfast; you can grab their delicious-looking baked goods, a coffee, and hit the road. read more

Talkeetna Roadhouse - The "Standard" breakfast, nothing standard about it! - Cafes Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

The Talkeetna Roadhouse is a must visit when you are in the area! I am going to start my review on the accommodations which are FANTASTIC!! I have stayed in every room in the main lodge as well as the bunks and they are so comfortable, clean and cozy you really cannot go wrong. The showers and washrooms are shared but always very clean and accessible. They even have a laundry facility on sight for you to use. I recently stayed at their newest addition the "Garden Cabin" which is off sight but still very close to town. As of right now the Garden Cabin is a dry cabin with an outhouse located out back but seriously do not let that discourage you!! Upon sight it seems like a simple unassuming little place to stay but when you walk in you will fall in love!! A deck for you to relax on and watch the birds play, a hammock hanging under the birch trees to chill in and doze and the most adorable inside features. A gas burning stove is connected to the thermostat for a wonderful cozy atmosphere. Coffee, tea, water and hot chocolate all on sight. All of this tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Talkeetna but close enough to walk to and from town to enjoy the sights!!! The food situation is equally fantastic. You MUST have a razzy, a Rudy In a parka and a pastey. The sourdough pancakes are off the hook as well!!! read more

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This seems to be the one place in Talkeetna that people recommend for breakfast. It was delicious, and it was fun to sit at the table with other people and compare Alaska stories. The Half Breakfast Platter was more than enough food. Our boys loved the hot chocolate, and the coffee was very good. Breakfast would be four stars. We went back for dinner and were not has happy. One of the meals was burnt, although it was readily replaced, and the rest of us were not happy with our selections. 2 stars for dinner. Average: three stars. read more

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Unlike most people, we didn't eat here so I can't comment on the food. We were there on a lazy Sunday evening and opted to sit in the rocking chairs on the porch and share a pitcher of beer and people watch. The server was very nice and she didn't seem at all perturbed that we only wanted beer. I did walk through the place and checked out the rooms and the shower and stuff. The Roadhouse is a VERY cool piece of Talkeetna history. One of the rooms has a full mattress with a twin bunk over top, which is very hostel-esque. Another room I saw looked very B&B-y with a Queen bed and it looked plenty comfy. A local mentioed to me that there is very cool cabin out back for rent as well. The showers/bathroom is okay, but I wouldn't be thrilled with bathing in there. Bring flip flops if you have to bathe there. Showers are included in your room rate if you stay, but if you're dropping in for a shower it's like 4-5 bucks. This place has a lot of history, it's definitely worth dropping in even for a cup of coffee and hang out in the reading/game/fireplace room. read more

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This is a great little gem of a restaurant in this adorable little town in Alaska. They have counter service if you just want to grab & go. But you should stay awhile! They have wonderful breakfast options and you are served at family-style tables. I love this because tourists, locals and everyone in-between can sit and share stories. We heard about a black bear cub that keeps coming onto one patron's porch (she doesn't want to shoot it so she hopes it goes away!). We heard some folks who came in on a cruise ship talk about their experiences. We heard from a woman who was "off the grid" and was just coming in for a bite to eat and to run to the post office. It was fun! The food is delicious. I had a green chili casserole - kind of like quiche without the bread. It was so yummy. My husband got the pancake with birch syrup (an Alaskan specialty) and thick cut bacon. Tea and coffee were both good. We left full and happy. One last great things about this restaurant - it's a "no tip, fair wage" structure. Their prices are a little higher, but no tipping is allowed and they pay every employee a living wage no matter their contribution. Everyone was friendly and we had great service all around. We also left with two bottles of their homemade hot sauce, a bottle of birch syrup, a coffee mug and a sticker - why not be quintessential tourists every now and then?! read more

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Really delicious breakfast food! It is family style seating, so be prepared to grab any table available. The food is about $10 per person, but the specials and breakfast meal combinations include a hot and cold drink and/or a meat, hot cakes (giant pancake), and/or eggs. It was a fun stop and practically the only place open early in the morning in town. So, it's a great escape from Mosquitos. After a leisure breakfast with very friendly staff, you can even check our their restrooms. It's really a shower/bathroom combo people can pay to use because apparently water is very scarce in Talkeetna. This place is also a bread and breakfast. The bakery is really good also. I had a salmon pasty and mini blueberry pie and muffin. It was fresh, tasty, and not that expensive. I also ended up buying some birch syrup because our guide said it's made locally and people sometimes prefer it over maple! Well, buy it here because at the airport it is $3+ more expensive. read more

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What a quaint little restaurant with a great history. My understanding is it's been a Roadhouse serving meals since the 1940s. The seat family style in a rustic setting that feels very cozy and warm. There's a great little corner with comfy chairs and a piano. I can imagine how fun it is for people to gather here in the winter to listen to music, enjoying hot drinks and some yummy soup or chili. Now our food: German potato soup- I would love to have the recipe! It was a creamy soup with chunks of potatoes, bits of corned beef, and a hint of carway. Excellent! Reindeer chili -very filling with lots of meat. I think the chili spices were full-bodied but not hot and spicy. It definitely had some sweetener added. We liked it. Moose dropping, two for a dollar. These are a chocolate peanut butter blend treat. It's not quite a cookie and it's not quite candy and it's not quite a bar. With its crumbly texture these smooth little chocolate droppings really do look like droppings. For the price, if you like peanut butter and chocolate give it a try. Two was plenty for me because they're quite sweet but I did enjoy them read more

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Spendy, but good! One of a kind interior charm with family style dining. Limited menu with specific dining times. Dessert is a must. I highly recommend the raspberry cinnamon roll!!! So good. Pasties were so-so. Chili ok. Pie crust awesome! Potato chocolate cake not too sweet. Worth trying once! read more

Talkeetna Roadhouse is enough of a reason to go Talkeetna in itself. It's basically a larger scale bed and breakfast since they have hotel rooms in addition to the restaurant. I can't speak for the hotel part, but the food is fantastic. The atmosphere cozy, quirky, and comfortable.There's photos and memorabilia from hikers all over the world who stop in Talkeetna before or after making the trek up Denali. Pretty cool. It's open seating so don't stand around waiting for someone to seat you since you'll likely be waiting for a while before a server sees you. The blueberry sourdough pancakes are the biggest pancakes I've had anywhere. Literally bigger than the plate they're served on. Even those with the most voracious appetite will have a hard time finishing these, especially if you're eating something else with it. Oh, and there's a separate section that has a pastry case. Do yourself a favor and get a cinnamon roll here if nothing else. They have several varieties, including a cinnamon roll filled with raspberry jam that is divine. They also have pies and other sweet treats. Service can be sporadic, especially during tourist season when this place is packed. But the atmosphere and food make me willing to overlook that. One of the best places in Alaska to get breakfast by far. read more

Talkeetna is a jumping off point for plane tours to Denali, and the little town is pretty touristy, but we thought the Talkeetna Roadhouse was a cool spot. The Roadhouse has a funky, 1960s feel. It's a hostel as well as a restaurant (the public restrooms have showers, with a notice that you can buy six showers for $20!) My companion had a salmon salad slider, which she said was delicious, and a real deal at only $5. I just had a local craft beer. We placed our order at a counter in the bakery and ate it at a group table in the dining room. read more

Talkeetna Roadhouse - Salmon salad slider at the Talkeetna Roadhouse is a deal at only $5 - Cafes Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

The service here at the restaurant was friendly, and portion fairly epic in size. I'm not a huge breakfast connoisseur. The food here was A-OKAY, meaning does the job and without any complaints. Nothing stellar, but nothing missing either. The pancakes aren't the traditional fluffy buttermilk styled, but nonetheless tasty, and the eggs/potato are standard fare, just big portions. Pricing is also proportionate to pricing too 'tho, so you do get what you pay for. The ambiance and communal family styled seating adds charm. It's clearly a very popular place to eat at based on the crowds. As a tourist, I'd recommend this place as an experience to take in locally. read more

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Very good good and great atmosphere makes the Talkeetna Roadhouse a place to put on your list when visiting. We drove down from Fairbanks the day before for a plane ride out to Mt. Denali and spent the night in Telkeetna. Telkeetna serves as the airport and jumping off point for mountain climbers who want to conquer the highest peak in North America (and some other mountains in the Denali park). Waking up in the morning we were up for some breakfast before seeing some of the sights and headed over to the Roadhouse for some of their pancakes. Besides being a restaurant the Roadhouse has served as in and planning place for those attempting the climbs. The atmosphere of the Roadhouse exudes this excitement and perils of these attempts. Having checked Yelp out we were interested in the pancakes and reindeer sausage and ordered accordingly. The pancakes are huge and hang and inch off the side of the dinner sized plate so Jo and decided that we would split and order of each and the other couple did as well ordering the special pancake of the day. Today's special was banana and blueberry sourdough pancakes which sounded good and tasted better. The Reindeer sausage was good as well tasting similar to a mild kielbasa. Food 4.5 Very Good pancakes and Reindeer sausage. There is a variety of teas and coffee of course. Service 4 Friendly and attentive. Atmosphere 5 The Roadhouse has been around for a while and you can almost hear the sounds of mountain climbers discussing their attempts at the climb and stories of some those who didn't make it in the air. There is a lot a climbing paraphernalia on the walls and a walk around the premises is a must! Price 3.5 $16-18 for a mega pancake is a lot, but affordable and more than filling if you split it. The Reindeer sausage was not cheap either but this place is worth the splurge. OA - 4-4.5 read more

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My companion and I spent Thanksgiving in Talkeetna and the Roadhouse was recommended for Thanksgiving dinner. I did appreciate that the establishment was open for the holiday, and it was nice to be able to eat a Thanksgiving meal, rather than a frozen pizza. Dinner was family style. I like the concept in theory, but in action, it doesn't work well. The food is served on platters and bowls, and we passed the food around, with people taking what they wanted. The problem was that they ran out of food, sometimes before the platter could make its way to us. Guests are rude, in that they take considerable portions without any regard for whether there will be enough for others. The food was served cold, and relatively bland, so I needed to add quite a bit of salt. The tables were cramped, and at $50/person, I didn't even get to have any of their pumpkin pie or potato bread. I went back for more cranberry sauce, but had no luck. One plate or dark turkey meat went around, and if you missed it, then you were stuck with the dry white meat. Service was exceptionally slow. The meal included a drink. I ordered a hot chocolate, and would've loved a second serving, but no one ever came around to check on our drinks. My companion had to get up and flag someone down for a second glass of soda. Water is served in glass bottles, but unless you can hunt down a server, the bottles don't get refilled. All in all, it was nice to have a Thanksgiving dinner away from home, but for the price, I could've cooked an entire meal for my family of 5. read more

We stumbled upon this place and it was lovely. A great bakery selection and nice dining area with communal tables. I got the blueberry hotcakes which were lovely. The blueberries were so fresh and tart! The apple butter was yummy on top. I thought the whole place was charming. read more

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Some of the best pie I have ever had. We got the coconut cream, blackberry, and a berry scone. All to go, of course I can't wait to return for the breakfast. read more

Worth the crowded atmosphere! I've heard nothing but good things about this place and decided to finally try it out. It did not disappoint! Yummy food, great service, and awesome coffee - an absolute must when eating a hearty breakfast! I had the breakfast casserole with green chilies and it was delicious! The blackberry scone with cream cheese frosting was so good that it practically melted in my mouth! Bought a bag of their special coffee and a piece of pie to go. I'll definitely be back!!! read more

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Sad to see this happen. Always go to the roadhouse for at least one meal.. usually take family and friends as well when they were in the area. Sorry to say not apt to do it again .. The cost went up and the service was less then poor. Not even the busiest time when we were. Were all but overlooked by two servers, then two folks who came in after us were served first.. needless to say left and went to the squirrel. Great service and food good. Sorry roadhouse likely last time in. And since we were a group of three a loss of at least 60 bucks for restaurant. read more

Service erratic. Some tables seemed to get great service while others including ours received poor service. Reindeer chili was great. Hungarian mushroom soup was great. With beer on tap they offered local beers by the glass as well as by the pint. read more

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The Talkeetna Roadhouse is a must visit establishment in the small town of around 900. The town is bustling during the summer months with tourists from all over the world and the Roadhouse is a great stop for some amazing food. Plan on at least a 30+ minute wait when you visit and prepare for a variety of great food to choose from. The prices on the menu may appear high (most things are higher in Alaska) but that's due in part to being a "non tipping fair wage establishment". My daughters ordered a half order pancake which was still enormous in size and it was delicious. They have birch syrup there which was a unique treat. I ordered smothered home fries, which was an Alaskan twist on the Canadian favorite poutine. I added a link of reindeer sausage to it and it was awesome. A must visit place when in Talkeetna AK. read more

Talkeetna Roadhouse - Hot Mess Homefries* Reindeer Sausage Link* - Cafes Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

Ate 2 times here and the food was ok. Had the Standard, the potatoes were dry and the eggs over cooked. 2nd day had the green chili dish which was ok not allot of spice. My son had the hot cakes which were good and huge, they fall out off the plate. The pastries are the best thing there! The razzy cinnamon bun was heavenly and the pasty's are great too. read more

Talkeetna Roadhouse - Hot cakes are huge. - Cafes Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

I love this place. We have been multiple times. We have stayed in the Roadhouse and in the Garden Cabin. We went during early winter and it was fabulous. The pie making class is a must do! You can ride the train up to Talkeetna from Anchorage or drive. The ladies and guys that teach the class are so wonderful and patient. Best pies! Also they have a great restaurant and bakery. Open year round. We went for our anniversary weekend! They leave a journal by the bed. You can share you journey and read others. Love, love, love. Don't expect fancy, expect Alaskan! read more

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Yes! Food was excellent, home baked goods, menu was creative too. Hot mess was perfect with so many veggies, chili, salsa, guacamole over home fries. Green chili corn casserole was heavenly, airy and creamy at once with a small kick. My son said his BLT was the best he ever had and my daughter said her roasted garlic tomato basil soup just became her second favorite soup. Love the community energy and history of this place. read more

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Ate lunch here today, first time in Talkeetna. This place is awesome. Home made everything. You walk in the door and see a case full of pies and pastries and your mouth waters. I had reindeer chili with corn muffins. Could be the best chili I've ever had. The corn muffins were homemade, warm, and delicious. Didn't have room for dessert. Will need to go back tomorrow. If you ever visit Talkeetna, run to this place !!! read more

Fantastic roadhouse food! Stopped for lunch it was very cold outside with snow piled high! The restaurant, hotel, bathhouse, community center appeared to have quite a few guests and was orderly and well kept up Ordered the Hungarian Mushroom soup with corn bread and it was delicious! Topped the corn bread with spicy apple butter for a perfect meal! Recommend this as a must do stop when traveling through the area read more

Short Story: A cozy place to stay...! Long Story: I came here with a friend to see the Northern Lights and we came here based on recommendations from yelp and other friends. It's definitely a warm and inviting place to stay and the staff here are friendly. The rooms are cozy and portable heaters are provided in case you get cold. I came in mid-March. At the hotel, they have brochures and knowledgeable staff on touristy things to do on your stay. For example, as of the time of this writing, the mayor Talkeetna is a cat! Yep, it's a cat! You can visit his office. The roadhouse also has a breakfast place downstairs which serves decent food. Not the best, but alright. The showers downstairs have excellent hot water along with shampoo and soap. My only complaint is that the rooms don't have thick walls, and there are some gaps between the doors so the rooms are not noise proof my any means! Verdict: I'll come back if and when I stay in Talkneetna, Alaska again. read more