Shirley's Burger Barn

Flying Squirrel

➤ 26205 S Talkeetna Spur Talkeetna, AK 99676, Renton, United States

Carte • Pizza • Coffee • Bakeries • Ice Cream

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"This restaurant it a delicious option for breakfast. Their quiche of the day during our visit had zucchini and other veggies and cheese and a delicious cheddar crust. It also came with delicious homemade bread and watermelon. For drink I would recommend the London fog,...I’m not sure if they would have it during other visits but if they do it is worth getting. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant and it is definitely worth a try during your visit to Talkeetna, also it is very close to the talkeetna Alaska lodge if you are staying there."

Denali Brewpub

➤ East Main Street, Talkeetna, 99676, United States Of America

Carte • Food • Casual • Brewpub • American

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"This was our family’s second visit to DBP and it didn’t disappoint. We asked for an outside table due to the nice weather and ongoing pandemic. All staff are masked which was reassuring. Kyle was our server and got our drinks orders and answered questions about the menu he was an attentive server and very nice. As a side note, there are heaters on the deck, nearest the windows. Around the corner there is a fire pit, but at the time of our trip there, only drinks were being served in that area. I had the Pork belly BLT (delicious our daughter had the Pesto pasta which was really good. Mr. Isabill got the Twisted Creek Burger with a substitute side of mac and cheese, both of which he enjoyed. As we were leaving, we met the mayor he’s very charismatic and has purrrrrfect manners. I’d vote for him!"

Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe

➤ PO Box 685 Talkeetna, AK 99676-0685, Renton, United States

Carte • Soup • Pizza • Coffee • Bakeries

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"Nostalgic small café in the forest. I like the idea behind this place. Natural, organic, “REAL FOOD” from scratch. It is a GREAT target, but food must also taste well. I'm always a matcha girl, but I didn't like the matcha here. It tasted more water instead of creamy. And it had a spicy touch of taste, like a spicy chai, but with much more kick. I personally don't think the flavors go well together, but then again I like my matcha on the sweet side, sometimes with a splash of coconut. I enjoy the Mexican chocolate chai, it tasted, not far from how I had imagined it, and I enjoyed the kick that it had nice together since the note pairs but wished it had a little more cream. The quiche was pretty good, my children enjoyed it, but I wasn't a fan of crust that was the part I was most happy since it was gluten-free. It was extremely dry and even hard to cut. I think it was made with corn flour. Personally, I would go with a fluffy acid cream gf “pee” crust. There are many ways to make it, but I do mine with an all purpose gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, butter, acid cream, etc. It would pair with this quiche tastefully. The eggs were the perfect texture. It said it came with meat, but the generous ‘snell’ I only got a few very small pieces. But as I know, not every disc will be the same, so maybe I just ended up with a missing disc. I would have enjoyed more meat than on the pictures. It also came with gluten-free bread. They were also very generous with the bread slices, which were mostly end pieces, but nevertheless good. However, since the Gf-Brot is a denser, dry bread, instead of a soft moist bread, I would have preferred to heat up a little more because they were REALLY hard, like cardboard, but after they took home, they heated up and add some butter, they were pleasant. I also ordered a sandwich that doesn't look like that on Facebook. I don't know if I'd get it again. As a bread I had to take it apart and heat the bread together with meat, so it was not so dry. I was especially pleased with the balsamic sauce, but it was not quite enough for dry gluten-free bread and as you can see on the photos, it was only on one side of the sandwich that left the other side bland. So I had to take it home and add some taste and more sauce I had finished to whistle. Originally my favorite thing was the carrot ginger soup. It was supposed to be the special, but at $10.50, not including taxes and tip, it wasn't even worth a quarter of it. I took it home and added some taste. I started with a pink Himalayan salt, a little cinnamon, cardamom might have been good, but I decided against it. I also wanted to make it a little sweet and creamy, so I had some homemade sweet cream that I had, and it completely changed the whole taste of the soup. My children even fought about it! I took a photo of it, after some stirring in the cream and it even looks tastier. It was 10 out of 10 after some tweaking. I can say with confidence that the ingredients they used were in any case real/natural and at the end made it for a delicious soup. You have a really wide choice of options, not only drinks, but also food. Even beer and wine. Your pizzas I've seen online look really good. I don't drink coffee, but my friend said she was good. They also had a decent selection of candy. I'm not a big fan of sugary foods, but thought as I was on my way, it would be nice to get a few gf treats. It's delicious. My favorite was their fudge/chocolate bars, definitely a guilty pleasure and probably the cream of the harvest for chocolate fanatics. I suggest trying a dessert and maybe some for the road. I want to be clear, I recommend trying this cafe, but I believe constructive criticism from customers who keep going places like these can only help grow and make greater. I would like to try again, down the street and even my rating from 4 stars to 5."

Talkeetna Roadhouse

➤ 13550 E Main St Talkeetna, AK 99676, Beaverton, United States

Carte • Cafés • Hotels • Coffee • Cheese

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"I stayed at The Roadhouse and had breakfast there in the morning. The staff was very knowledgeable about vegan options, which were limited but delicious. We ordered the Hot Mess home fries with vegan black bean chili, salsa, jalapeños, and guacamole, and shared the plate, both of us leaving satisfied. The dining area had communal seating, perfect for socializing or enjoying a meal alone. The accommodations were hostel-style but very comfortable. Our private room was cozy, warm, and comfortable, a rare find in Alaska in March. The staff were friendly, personable, and accommodating. We would definitely return to The Roadhouse for both lodging and vegan breakfast. The coffee was also excellent. For lunch, they offer vegan chili and salad, while breakfast includes vegan options like oatmeal and fruit. There were more choices for vegetarians, such as quiche, pasties, and lasagna, but I did not pay much attention to the non-vegan vegetarian options."

Denali Brewing Co.

➤ 13605 E Main St, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA, United States

Carte • Food • Cafés • Brewpub • Establishment

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"Stopped by for lunch after doing a tour in Talkeetna. The large outside patio looked great to have an outdoor lunch and enjoy their popular drinks. The patio had about a 15 minute wait, but there was open seating indoors. I wanted to eat on the patio, so opted for the short wait. Our server was slow to come by to take the initial drink and appetizer orders. She also didn't come by often throughout the meal and admittedly forgot to put in one of the orders. She must've been having an off day as the rest of the servers looked to be very friendly and efficient. Ordered their blueberry mojito as it was recommended by several people when heard we were coming to Talkeetna. This was a great recommendation as it had a great blueberry taste that was balanced with the alcohol. Also, ordered two of their draft beers that were equally as good. For the food, ordered the nachos, brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, Caesar salad, and garden bowl salad. Food came out after about 15 minutes. I wasn't as impressed with the food, but I wasn't disappointed as it's a brewpub. The sandwiches tasted ok, but the plating was very bland and didn't look appealing. The salads and nachos tasted ok. The blueberry cheesecake tasted pretty good. Overall, I'd still recommend coming here for the drinks and ambiance. The food was just something to have with the drinks, so my expectations weren't too high. I didn't have the best service, but the rest of the waitstaff appeared to be doing a great job."