We crashed in on Tinker with eleven for breakfast on our way to Denali. I can see another reviewer started with 'Wonderful experience!" so since that is taken I'll just say ditto. Food was great, service was great, Tinker and her server were great fun. What a tremendous first morning for our family in Alaska. read more

Tinker's is one of Eagle River's hidden gems. This is the perfect place for a cute, personalized breakfast with a friend or significant other. the atmosphere is cute and friendly, with jungle decorations and plants all over! The menu has a wide variety of options, my personal favorite is their vegetarian breakfast burrito. it's good pricing for such a large meal! If you're on the go, this is the perfect place with their quick service, but with the fun, cheerful surroundings, why not stay for awhile? read more

I love them so much!! Great coffee, the best breakfast, excellent price and speed and best of all - the greatest company in town!

Love their breakfast food, haven't tried the lunch menu yet but I'm sure it's as great as the breakfast. Had a smoothie the other day that was amazing! read more

Really nice people, but the food is really bland. The All American Breakfast is beyond basic. The cream cheese brownie is decent but not stellar. The breakfast burrito was not good at all. read more

Toy area for kids! Great food. Breakfast served all day. Great atmosphere. Great customer service. Real fruit in the smoothies. Endless options on the menu to build your own. House made croissants and hoagies. read more

Tinker's Rainforest Deli - Delis Near Me - Eagle River, Alaska

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This place has been a great alternative to the Eagle River fast food circuit! The sandwiches are wonderful, and you build them (on an order slip) yourself. Coffee and other drinks are a sure bet, never wavering in taste and consistency. Homemade soups everyday, and awesome chili on Fridays! Breakfast burritos and waffles for a morning start! This place is a nice getaway, and the staff is friendly. If you're looking for good food, and a relaxing atmosphere, this is it! read more

Amazing selection, nice portions. Super friendly staff! Worth the visit!!! They have a million different drink options and flavors very unique. read more

A small, family-owned deli that has many delicious sandwiches and other food items you'd expect in a deli. I have never been disappointed any time I've eaten there. read more

Enjoyed Gluten Free options in Eagle River Alaska great Club sandwich and even had GF muffins everything was good and they understood my concern for GF and even made suggestions. Worth stopping in for lunch read more

Tinker's Rainforest Deli - Gluten Free deli - Delis Near Me - Eagle River, Alaska

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I've given it two shots, and I have to say that Tinker's is mediocre at best. The employees are friendly enough, but the food quality is really just "eh". The chicken for the chicken salad looks and tastes pre frozen, and it's a sad excuse for chicken salad - just chicken, mayo, salt and pepper. Got soup the first time, and it was definitely from a can and tasted like it. Got a smoothie the second time, I asked what they put in their smoothies. The gal said, "frozen fruit, yogurt, and syrup". I don't know what syrup is, but the smoothie tasted artificial. The kids area is a cute idea, but the toys are grimy, and so are the high chairs and booster seats. In defense of their employees, I asked for something to wipe down the booster seat - it was VISIBLY dirty - and she took it to the back to clean it better than just a basic wipe down. I know that this is a local favorite and I want to like it, but it has been disappointing both times. We won't be back to give it a third try. read more

Absolutely love the toy area for kids. Lifesaver for parents of toddlers! Food was yummy and I loved the wide selection of teas they offer. Def recommend for a delicious breakfast stop! read more

I went here on a Friday with my husband as a lunch date. I ordered the chili cheese hot dogs because they're only available on Friday's, by the way, I love love chili cheese hot dogs. I've eaten several chili cheese dogs in my day and know a good, even great one when I taste it, but the one at Tinker's Rainforest Deli is not worth trying. My husband on the other hand loves the Club Sandwich and how it's completely customizable with his favorite red wine vinegar on the side for dipping. The setting of the restaurant is very cozy and kid friendly with thoughtful toys tucked away in the front corner of the Deli. read more

Last time I was here I had an amazing time! We ordered a bagel sandwich and the vegetarian breakfast burrito and both were perfect. Along with food we ordered espresso drinks that were fantastic! Our server was so nice and gave us tips on what to order. Everything is extremely customizable and you can make pretty much anything that you can imagine. The deli itself is very cozy with plants that make you feel like you are actually in the rainforest! I would HIGHLY recommend Tinkers to anyone! read more

Soup was ok.. I went on a Monday and they had chicken gumbo and chicken and rice. I also had a turkey bacon ranch sandwich that I enjoyed. Not Panera good, but it will fill you up. read more

A slice of comfort, with a side of yummy food! Great prices, great quality, fun place to go, and a fun happy staff. Definitely coming back over and over again. read more

HOME MADE vegetable beef soup. Who does that!? Tinker's does. They also have a kid-friendly corner and PBJ on their menu. My little guy was even more pleased than we were. All of our sandwiches were delicious and priced right. We'll be back!!! read more

Lovely food with great gluten free options! All the staff are so nice. Full coffee bar, sandwiches, wraps, soups. Breakfast and lunch served all day. We love Tinker's! read more

this is sooooo amazing the food is awesome and most of the bread is homemade every one is so nice and it's really good service if you come threw eagle river go eat there it is worth every penny . read more

Tinker's Rainforest Deli - Everything beagle sandwich - Delis Near Me - Eagle River, Alaska

Went here for the first time this weekend and had a great experience. Upon entering, I did find the decor a little busy, but welcoming. A young lady behind the counter greeted us and because it was our first time gave an overview of their specialty sandwiches and build your own option. She also elaborated on their coffee menu and advised us that their breads and salads are made fresh daily. The seating is family style with some tables being bigger than others. They bring the food out to you when it's ready and they have a corner dedicated to kids with a play kitchen and lots of toys. That was great because our son was entertained the entire time. The bread my sandwich was on was light and fluffy and sandwich was delicious. Staff was friendly and welcoming! We will be back! read more

Reasonably priced - great sized rueben as well as delicious. Got a mango smoothie with coconut milk and it was great. It's a breakfast/lunch place that you can build your meal. The girl that helped us was friendly and knowledgeable. Will come back. read more

Can never go wrong with their croissant Sandwich!! I've looked in the lower 48 for a sandwich like this and you can't. I'm pretty sure they home make their croissant bread !(: read more

When I first walked in here, I was overwhelmed. It's a small shop, overrun with decorations on the wall, the tables, the ceiling. And while I'm sure many guests appreciate the leaves and animal decals, I found it confining. The menu is extensive, which is nice. Unfortunately, while I was glancing over it, wide-eyed and open-mouthed, the woman behind the counter impatiently snapped at me. I'm not sure she meant to come across as so short, since later on she warmed up, but it took me by surprise. I ordered a chicken salad sandwich and a mocha. The drink was fine- nothing special- but I was less than thrilled with my sandwich. It had none of the perks of chicken salad- it wasn't creamy, no celery-fueled crunch, no grapes- it was more like salty chicken from a salad bar tossed in minimal mayonnaise and thrown on a sandwich. It seems like a cute spot if you have kids, but it wasn't my ideal. read more

Just had lunch here and I was impressed with the variety of food available. Coffee, smoothies, breakfast all day, deli sandwiches. On top of that, Tinker is the nicest lady! My egg salad sandwich came on a home made hoagie - delicious. My lunch mate had a Reuben on a croissant and he really enjoyed it as well. I would definitely go back if I am in the area and I am in the mood for a good sandwich. Keep up the good work! read more

Love this place. It's unique, friendly baristas, delicious bagels, and a great cup of coffee. The artwork is really neat and I thoroughly enjoy looking at it while I relax and enjoy my beverage and bagel. Definitely my go to place. read more

A very quaint sandwich shop. The food is good and staff is always friendly. A great local gem.

Nice place tucked into a shopping center. I generally get a sandwich and it is above average and by far the best in the area, they offer an assortment of sandwiches and coffee the vegetables are fresh and the sandwiches are great! read more

Fresh, friendly and wonderful. Always greeted with a smile. I feel like I am visiting with friends when I come to buy a sandwich!

What a darling little coffee breakfast/ lunch place. Coffee of any flavor!! Very friendly service. Seems to be a lot of locals. Tinker, the owner, knows their names, orders and asks about their lives. Very homey. Food is ok. Allergies taken VERY seriously. read more

This place is decent. The sandwiches and drinks are fine but the soup can be iffy. I went in for some soup recently and it tasted like too much flour was added. The ladies that work there are nice. Atmosphere is family friendly. read more

Dude, can we smoke a bowl in here. let's party dude. is Tinker always stoned or is it just me? hahahahaha

Love love love this place! Tinker and the girls are super awesome! Super fresh sandwiches and wraps. Coffee and smoothies. Always a fun time

This place was my favorite lunch spot during my three years in Eagle River. Soup & sandwich special was where it was at!!

love this place! they make amazing food and drinks. they do custom sandwiches, so incredible! 10/10 would recommend!

Food was delicious! I just moved to Alaska, so finding this great little place was awesome! I got the soup and 1/2 sandwich combo. I opted for the baked potato soup, which was absolutely delicious and perfect for the weather. And I built my own turkey and egg salad sandwich. I also tried the the Moose Poo coffee which was also delicious. Will definitely be back to try the other items on the menu. read more

Great little spot in ER. Had a tasty Rueben and a cup of chili. You won't be disappointed.

This place has great sandwiches. But they are closed about 4 out of 5 times I stop by. Fourth of July. Labor Day. First day of school. Bear Paw. It's raining. There is always a note on the door with a dumb excuse why they aren't open on a Saturday afternoon. read more

Really great coffee and breakfast sandwiches. They also have a nice little toy niche for kids. Staff is always friendly.

Wanted to try tinkers for breakfast, we weren't even acknowledged, just a glare when we walked in. We took a seat and mean while all 5 employees were sitting at another table watching videos on their phone. Needless to say no one came to take our order so we left and got a very rude goodbye as we walked out. We won't be going back! read more

Great sandwiches. Terrific choices. Friendly staff. Other good yummies too. If you want a design your own sandwich w/ good taste, this is the place. read more