The Alaskan Coffee Bean

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Went to this place in the morning for a bite to eat & some drinks, & it was so good!!! One of the best smoothies I've ever had! We also got a bagel sandwich which was yummy too. Definitely recommend! read more

The Alaskan Coffee Bean - Wildberry smoothie & coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Healy, Alaska

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They were flexible and made drinks how I wanted. Delicious Kona mocha frappe. Nice staff with some cute gifts in the shop too.

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Wendi K.

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Small road-side spot with great coffee and delicious breakfast. The bacon ($10.95) and vegetarian ($12.95) burritos were both great. Fresh, grilled perfectly, gooey melted cheese, flavorful ingredients. Note added - we went here multiple days and the quality of the burritos really depends on who makes them. The second day they weren't as full. Friendly staff. A few tables inside. read more

The Alaskan Coffee Bean - Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito ($12.95) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Healy, Alaska

The Alaskan Coffee Bean - Bacon Breakfast Burrito ($10.95) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Healy, Alaska

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Jennifer N.

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I had recently stayed at a nearby cabin and was able to walk over to this cute coffee shop in Healy. Featuring handcrafted beverages and breakfast sandwiches, this was a perfect stop before a full day in Denali. They have all kinds of non dairy milks for their lattes -I didn't order one but kind of wish i did! Inside space has some seating as well as some unique locally made goods for sale. I especially was interested in their loose leaf teas. Ordered two breakfast sandwiches to go and they got them done quickly, made fresh. Nice staff and quick service made this a great way to kick off my day. read more

The Alaskan Coffee Bean - Loose leaf teas for sale - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Healy, Alaska

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The Alaskan Coffee Bean - Local goods for sale - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Healy, Alaska

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Craig G.

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I stood at the counter for several minutes and the woman working there didn't greet me, say I'll be with you in a minute, nothing. If you wonder what it would be like to be invisible go here. I gave up and left. read more

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Angela C.

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Awesome little coffee shop in Healy. Hard to spot, but look for the Tesoro gas station and turn in there! It's right next door. Not only do they have a great selection of unique drinks and food items, they also sell cute gifts items. I picked up a Honey Bee Latte and an Iced Stampede Latte for the hubby, and they were both fantastic! If I didn't already stop by the market to buy sandwiches for the day, I would've picked up some food from here to bring into Denali for a picnic. Maybe for tomorrow's adventures!! read more

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Madison H.

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Kind and prompt service. Clean spot. Delicious drinks and some cute local artists work to buy, like beanies, baskets, jewelry and such. Fun drink selections. read more

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On our way to Denali park, early in the AM, we saw this place open, and were so grateful. It was really cold out, we had been driving for 2 hours so the idea of having a coffee was extremely welcomed. As we walked in, the smell of coffee brought a smile to my face. Their menu is written in blackboards hanging from the ceiling. Hot or Cold drinks, bagels, sandwiches, burritos and they have some pastries too. They also have some cute knickknacks for sale and a few seats if you don't want to go back out right away. Coffee was strong and hot, service was friendly and quick... Great place to stop if you are in the area and see it's open. read more

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Aaron C.

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Amazing food and not just because they're in a remote spot .. try the breakfast burritos or bagels

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Stephanie W.

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Came here for a quick breakfast and ended up grabbing some baked goods for snacks throughout our travel. Super friendly service, amazing food! Highly recommend! read more

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Coffee is fantastic. We tried a latte, a cappuccino, a breve and a latte with sugar free vanilla. All delicious. Cappuccino and breve seemed the smoothest with breve being my favorite. We also bought a brownie with and m's. Brownie was 3.95. I'm pretty sure it's form a mix but it was gooey and fishy nonetheless. Enough for my family of 4 to have a small coffee snack. See pic for size. Coffee ranged from 3.50 to 7 for something called crack in a cup. Definitely better spot and better prices than what is in Denali downtown. read more

The Alaskan Coffee Bean - 20oz latte for about 5.50 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Healy, Alaska

The Alaskan Coffee Bean - Brownie for 3.95! It really is about four small brownies if you made them yourself. Tasty road snack for me and the kids! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Healy, Alaska

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Kaylianne W.

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Conveniently located! Open all year round! The coffee and food were both delicious. We tried the sweater weather (seasonal) and the warrior. It was busy and didn't have tons of seating, but there were lots of little Knick knacks around to entertain while you waited. read more

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Tim S.

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An oasis. That word probably gets used a lot when your traveling and run up on a restaurant or drink place out in the middle of nowhere. But in the case of the Alaskan Coffee Bean it truly was an island of positive vibes in the middle of a dark stretch of nothingness on our trip. We had left Fairbanks Fairly early in the morn. We had been driving for hours and even though I started the day with a healthy dose of energy I was starting to fade. Not a good thing on icy roads. Then out of the dark a colorful building appeared in the distance like a star in he night. we pulled in. My gal was half asleep and asked what's up. I explained it was time to stretch the legs and get some coffee. And also see what was inside the colorful place! there was a couple people drinking coffee inside and a nice lady at the counter. we grabbed a couple coffees to go and used heir facilities too. It wasn't a long stop, but it was nice to sip on coffee and look and the small knickknacks they had for sale there. It gave me time to stretch and warm up a little too. Thanks goodness for the Oasis that is the Alaskan Coffee Bean. read more

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Andrew H.

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Very good coffee and snack options, especially for being what is pretty much the middle of nowhere. They even have some "real" food options, not just baked goods. Great place to stop if you're hanging in Healy, or halfway between Anchorage and Fairbanks. read more

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Rastablonde J.

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Darling little coffee shop, cute Halloween decorations. Knocking off 1 star because the gal behind the counter was an absolute dreadful person. I had a few questions about the menu and she replied back with pure rudeness. She was even rude to her co-worker, who was sweet to me. Other than that... I ordered a breakfast burrito which was really good. read more

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Christine W.

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Friendly service staff quickly dishing out excellent coffee and good breakfast sandwiches.

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Karen O.

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Stopped for a quick coffee - took forever. The vents (especially the square be) above the food and eating area were filled and nearly plugged with dirty lint. Americano was average. read more

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Kaustav B.

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Quick bite to eat and good coffee while on AK-3, courteous staff and a cozy place to eat inside read more

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Sara G.

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Great little coffee shop near Denali National Park! The staff was super friendly and welcoming. It's also a little gift shop that supports local artist. I bought some beautiful stickers and earrings. I ordered a pb&j panini with jalapeños and it was pretty damn good! read more

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Craig T.

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Stopped here for some food and coffee and it hit the spot. I got the meat lovers bagel and it was just what the doctor ordered. The coffee was spot on. Great place to stop by while you are the Denali Healy area. Enjoy! read more

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Andrea J.

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Super kind, good quality, and had some gluten free and dairy free options. GF Udis blueberry muffin and GF bobs Red mill oatmeal. A clean efficient stop prior to the busyness of Denali, with options for everyone in our group. read more

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Ryan R.

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Excellent service Girl at counter was Denver University student. So nice and polite We stayed next door at the cabins. We had mocha, hot chocolate, passion fruit All was so delicious Price was same as starbucks. Will be back for ice cream read more

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Lloyd F.

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One of the few year round businesses in the area. Very nice people serving up delicious drinks and food stuffs. The area for local artists is also very cool. In the dry months they host a farmers market on Saturday's which is super. read more

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Lorena H.

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Cute coffee shop. Surprisingly, the coffee was really good. Spent a week in Fairbanks/ Denali area and this was one of my favorite places. I would definitely come back. I had the forget me not and it was so good. I highly recommend you stop here if you are in the area. They offer cold and warm brews as well as smoothies and food options. read more

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Rachel B.

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Great little breakfast spot. We were staying close to Denali and couldn't find a cheap place to grab breakfast near our hotel so we came here. So good that we came back a few days later on our way to Fairbanks. I got the bacon burrito both times but added on the chipotle cream sauce. My husband got the meat lovers and added the cream sauce as well, plus a hazelnut coffee. Everything was great! We'll definitely come back. read more

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Sarah S.

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Coffee taste 10/10 Cute place with friendly staff Everything taste great and fresh Highly recommend Must stop for ice cream ,coffee, snack ,Burritos, sandwiches, bagels almost everything here in the middle of no where. Beautiful jewelry and small gift shop as well. Reasonable price and very good choice. I loved everything about this place. Great job and big thanks From Shah Family read more

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Carly W.

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Coffee (we got a cappuccino and a latte) was some of the highest quality we've found around Denali, and it was priced competitively. We also got a breakfast burrito which was tasty but a bit overpriced for the value/size. There was a decent little breakfast menu with bagels, burritos, and sandwiches. They also had a good ice cream selection, and some other little gift/souvenir items. There were not many baked good options. Overall, I'd definitely recommend stopping in for coffee. read more

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Laura P.

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Nice place to stop for great coffee and quick breakfast. The bagel sandwiches were really good and filling. Convenient before going to Denali. On the side if the road with not much around. read more

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Dena P.

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Best cup of coffee since we've arrived in Denali! Cafe Mocha tastes like Starbucks. (Yelp directions were wrong. It's on the right heading north by a Tosoro gas station not on the left by Rose's Cafe). read more

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Eyal K.

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Nice and surprisingly well stocked (coffee, bagels, burrito's, muffins). Great coffee. Nice atmosphere. After two days of hiking Denali I found it at the right time! read more

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Meet B.

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Stopped here to get a coffee. Absolutely loved their ice mocha. 10/10. The place is really well done, staff is nice and is right next to a gas station (kill 2 birds with 1). Highly recommend it! read more

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I love this place! They have reusable straws, which is great! Most of the time they stick a disposable straw in your drink anyway, even if you ask them not to...and that sucks. But thats my only issue! 10/10 recommend! read more

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Awesome little coffee shop just north of Denali Park. Besides great coffee they had a bunch of very reasonably priced food options. Will certainly come back when in the area. read more

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I don't drink coffee but to my partner Chris it is life. And he's a coffee snob with his espresso machines and French presses and what not. He actually said the coffee was better than the stuff he makes, which is the highest form of flattery I could imagine. Also I ate a Brie and bacon waffle and that stuff was delicious!!! read more

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Mari W.

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Was thrilled to find a good, strong cup of coffee in Healy on a recent visit. It was the start of the off season so everything was closing down but Alaskan Coffee Bean was open, warm and inviting. Friendly staff made us feel welcome. We went back a few times. My only suggestion would be a bit more seating but otherwise, this place was a find! read more

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Mitchell L.

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My new favorite haunt. I drive thru Healy every day and this place is the shebang! Great sweet breads and coffee as good as anything in Seattle. Always friendly with great service. Well worth the stop if you're passing through. The poppyseed cream cheese bread is top shelf if it had a lemon glaze on it would be heavenly. read more

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Denny B.

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Fabulous place with the best tasting coffee within 30 miles. Nice, homey place shows the thoughtfulness of the owners. Best way to start your Denali park day. read more

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Solid option for coffee and maybe a quick bite to eat for breakfast. They have breakfast burritos and bagels. They also offer ITALIAN SODAS, with the option to add cream. Heavenly! I come here to hangout, read, enjoy some cheaper coffee, and take advantage of some fast WIFi. It's really cool that they employ local high schools kids as well, my last chai tea latte was made by a student and it was delicious, so they're doing something right, eh? read more

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Nice atmosphere. Great Staff. Drinks are good. Husband is a bit picky when it comes to his coffee but overall good.

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Great coffee shop! Have stopped in a few times and love how welcoming the staff is! Great coffee and smoothies. It is awesome that they hire so many local high school kids. Definitely will be back! Love the Saturday farmer's market as well! read more

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249 Parks Hwy
Healy, AK 99743
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(907) 683-0606
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Hours

What time does The Alaskan Coffee Bean open?

The Alaskan Coffee Bean opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.The Alaskan Coffee Bean opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does The Alaskan Coffee Bean close?

The Alaskan Coffee Bean closes at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.The Alaskan Coffee Bean is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 3:00 PMSat 8:00 AM - 3:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does The Alaskan Coffee Bean take Bitcoin?

No, The Alaskan Coffee Bean does not take Bitcoin.

Does The Alaskan Coffee Bean take credit cards?

Yes, The Alaskan Coffee Bean takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does The Alaskan Coffee Bean have catering options?

No, The Alaskan Coffee Bean does not have catering options.

Does The Alaskan Coffee Bean have a happy hour?

No, The Alaskan Coffee Bean does not have a happy hour.

Does The Alaskan Coffee Bean serve alcohol?

No, The Alaskan Coffee Bean does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does The Alaskan Coffee Bean allow dogs?

No, The Alaskan Coffee Bean does not allow dogs.

Does The Alaskan Coffee Bean have TVs?

No, The Alaskan Coffee Bean does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does The Alaskan Coffee Bean have outdoor seating?

Yes, The Alaskan Coffee Bean has outdoor seating options.

Does The Alaskan Coffee Bean have parking?

Yes, The Alaskan Coffee Bean has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is The Alaskan Coffee Bean wheelchair accessible?

No, The Alaskan Coffee Bean is not wheelchair accessible.

Does The Alaskan Coffee Bean have free WiFi?

Yes, The Alaskan Coffee Bean has free WiFi.

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Specialties

One of your customer favorites is the Espresso Shake! Try yours today and you won't be disappointed!

History

Established in 2016.

We opened on June 15, 2016.

Meet the Business Owner: Donna C.

The owner is Donna Cook and she was inspired to open a coffee shop in Healy Alaska because there was not a place for locals to get good coffee, sit and talk and enjoy good food and drinks.

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Review Highlights - The Alaskan Coffee Bean

“Featuring handcrafted beverages and breakfast sandwiches, this was a perfect stop before a full day in Denali.”

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The Black Bear

4.3(337 reviews)

9.6 mi

We did a search for breakfast places near our hotel (Denali Princess) and Black Bear came up. Hands…read moredown the best breakfast we ate on our two week trip to Alaska. The service was fast and friendly and the food was delicious. Fresh made pastries were awesome. I had a cherry almond scone and it was buttery and sweet perfection. It has a wonderful small town vibe and I would recommend it to anyone in the Healy/Denali area.

Great spot to spot for coffee and breakfast in Denali! The service was fast and efficient and food…read morewas delicious.

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Perky Moose Espresso

2.4(10 reviews)

9.9 mi

$14 for a burrito and $5 for a drink? No pricing clearly visible. Also no help for the server so if…read moreyou're in a rush be prepared. Would never return.

Good breakfast , friendly staff ! They hustled to get your order taken care of ..More fresh fruit…read morewould have been good !

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Quigley’s Coffee Cart

3.0(1 review)

16.2 mi

Located inside the main hotel lobby of the Denali Park Village…read more This is a grab and go. Sandwiches, serving Starbucks coffee, breakfast sandwiches, cookies, etc. This is a good alternative to the hotel's breakfast buffet $25 option. We purchased 3 sandwiches, 3 drip coffees, and a very sweet cinnamon roll for $40.

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River Run Espresso

2.0(1 review)

17.1 mi

River Run is located downstairs of the main lobby of the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. This…read morelocation and hours of operations (opens at 5AM) were very convenient for me since I was staying at the hotel and had to catch a 6AM bus tour to Denali. The staff is very friendly. One of them was also from Southern California and was working here for the summer season. She highly recommended the bacon cheese roll ($4) which she claims that she eats every day because they were so good. With that kind of recommendation from a pretty girl I had to order one plus a $3 blueberry muffin for my little brother. The cheese roll had a lot of bacon on it but was not otherwise special. It tasted okay but was not great. The blueberry muffin was kind of dry and similarly not worth the money.

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Rose's Cafe

4.5(156 reviews)

0.4 mi

On the way to Denali Park, stopped by Rose's for an early lunch. Chicken fried steak is delicious,…read morerequested more crispy hash brown and it is so yummy! It closes at 2pm so come on time, highly recommend!

Came here for a quick breaky on the last morning of our trip in Alaska. We were mainly exploring…read moreDenali so didn't get to try this place until we were about to head back to Fairbanks to fly back home. We decided to get the sourdough cinnamon roll and a side of hash browns. They served the hashbrowns with homemade sauce (almost like salsa). Hashbrowns were pretty good, very flakey but went well with the sauce and a drizzle of ketchup! But the cinnamon roll stole the show.. it is huge and covered in thick frosting. Very fluffy and warm, a good start to our morning on the road. Service was great, food came out fast. Would come back here again if I ever come back to town. Feels like a local town diner when you're here!

Omelette with veggies and cheese, toasted potato and whole wheat bread, with homemade sauce.

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Rose's! Sweet ladies!!

McKinley Creekside Cafe

4.4(182 reviews)

22.2 mi

The food was so good here we ate here three times! Just be warned, portion sizes are LARGE. The…read moreside salad looks like some main salad sizes. The first day I got the salmon chowder (highly recommend) with a caesar side salad. I also got the turkey pot pie which had such a buttery, flakey crust. The sauce of the pot pie is heavy on black pepper but I didn't mind. The next morning I got an oat milk latte and a piece of strawberry rhubarb coffee cake which they heated up for me which was a nice touch and a good start to a day of hiking. The second night we went here for dinner even though we weren't staying here, and I got the meatloaf, chili, and brussel sprouts. All of the food was delicious, the meatloaf was a bit dry but the whipped potatoes were incredible. The brussel sprouts were also nice and crispy and delicious with goat cheese and bacon. Definitely recommend!

EXCELLENT FOOD: Terrible service:…read more I just want to start by saying the food was excellent. The kitchen absolutely did its job. The service, however, was terrible enough to have to make a review. Our server, Kat, acted like our table was an inconvenience from the moment we sat down. My sister was dining with her 1-year-old child, and when we asked for a high chair, Kat rolled her eyes, grabbed one, and dropped it off on the opposite side of the table from where the baby was actually sitting. No offer to help, no kindness, no basic courtesy. The attitude only got worse from there. Every time we needed something, we were met with eye rolls, annoyance, and the feeling that we were bothering her simply for asking her to do her job. We even noticed the same behavior toward other tables, so it clearly wasn't a one-time misunderstanding. When I ordered an iced latte, I asked what syrup options were available because there were no drink menus at our table. Instead of answering a completely reasonable question, Kat acted irritated that I dared to ask. Customers shouldn't be expected to magically know what you offer. I understand that everyone has bad days, but if you dislike interacting with guests this much, hospitality may not be the right industry for you. No customer should be made to feel unwelcome for asking for a high chair, ordering a drink, or requesting basic service. It's incredibly disappointing because the food was honestly amazing. But amazing food doesn't excuse rude service. There are too many restaurants serving great meals to spend my money somewhere I'm treated like an inconvenience. Good food gets people through the door once. Great hospitality is what keeps them coming back.

Interior.

The halibut special for the evening--a creative choice--served with latkes, broccoli, and tzatziki sauce.

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Fish and chip

Fannie Q’s Saloon

3.8(62 reviews)

9.7 mi

I was dying to try fish and chips on this trip to Alaska. Finally did and Fanny Q did not…read moredisappoint. Fish was fresh and cooked perfectly. Not greasy. Tater tots were crispy. My wife has a salad with salmon and loved it. Service was great.

We are on a Princess Cruises trip in Alaska and this restaurant was at one of their lodges we…read morevisited during the land potion of our cruise. We ordered Chardonnay's at the bar to start and I ordered the chicken sandwich that we split, with potato tots. Our server was Keith and he was exceptional! The saloon was really decorated to give you the true Alaskan vibe.

Bar area

Bacon cheeseburger with onion rings

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tAKo Alaskan Cantina

4.3(26 reviews)

9.8 mi

The food here is good overall, with for us the best item being the Churros with Dulce de Leche…read more They make it so good here that it's like the eating at the best Mexican dessert place in California. The churros were light & crispy, the Dule de Leche was thick and like caramel candy, it was so good together. In terms of the lunch, my halibut & fries taco was really good, the halibut being crispy and flavorful; I was surprised that the "fries" were not French fries but shoestring potatoes from a can, like the snack. But it still tasted good. The octopus taco was good too, but the surf & turf taco was unusual, with the meat being reindeer sausage and the tortilla soup was also different, it was really thick, not thin and clear so we were surprised. The service here is excellent. The hostess/server is so genuinely friendly and nice, it made the meal better.

Totally worth the walk up the hill. This was such a nice change after feeling like I've been eating…read morethe same things while traveling the past few days. Food had great flavour combinations. The Vegan Elote Loco was amazing. We appreciated that there were several vegan options, since there aren't many others in the area. Everyone in our group left happy. If management sees this, you should make sure you're listed on the Happy Cow app too!

Interior at 7pm Wednesday

Alaskan Octopus Al Pastor tAKo

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Morino Grill - Denali National Park and Preserve

2.7(6 reviews)

10.4 mi

I will say that you are probably likely eating here because you didn't have a choice and you wanted…read morea hot meal. At least, that is how I found myself here. We tried a hamburger (~$17) and the cod & chips (~$20). As long as you keep your expectations low (cafeteria food), it gets the job done. The lunch grill portion opens at 11am, and they have a side grab and go area with sandwiches, salads that serves coffee, etc... that opens earlier. 2 single stall unisex bathrooms within the restaurant area (plenty more outside).

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed the food here! It's not often you find a…read morerestaurant in the middle of a national park, but Denali has one in the same complex as their visitor center, gift shop, and bus stop. The whole restaurant is done sort of like a cafeteria with many different options to choose from. We ended up getting one of their stews and an order of the fish and chips. For such a random restaurant, the food was surprisingly good. I was expecting something a little more subpar, but it was really satisfying. Prices are a little more expensive, but considering you're in the middle of a national park, they're accordingly reasonable. Indoor and outdoor seating, first come first serve. Good stop if you're hungry once you've reach Denali.