Where To Eat and Drink in Talkeenta, Alaska

The Best Places To Eat and Drink in Talkeenta, Alaska- Talkeetna, Alaska is a charming small town. Many visitors stop here on the way to Denali National Park or to take a tour of Alaska’s rugged landscape. Talkeetna is small but offers a lot of great and unique restaurants, drinks, and shops. We actually visited Talkeenta twice, on the way to Denali and the way out of Denali. We couldn’t get enough of it! This article will cover the best, dining, breakfast, breweries and bars in Talkeenta, Alaska.

Overview

Breakfast

Lunch & Dinner

Breweries/Drinks

Where To Stay in Talkeenta

Other Things To Do In The Area

Breakfast

Conscious Coffee

Looking for a quick breakfast or just some morning caffeine in the form of tea or coffee Conscious Coffee is the place. During peak season it can become busy but they get their orders out quickly. My husband got a bagel sandwich and tea. I ordered a coffee and the Blue Birch pancakes, which had blueberries, whipped cream and birch syrup (locally made from birch trees!). All was a hit! I would gladly go back.

Others Recommended

Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe

Waffle Pops

Lunch/Dinner

Talkeetna Tako

Our first meal in Talkeetna was the Talkeetna Tako. This food truck is parked right in the heart of town. There are a few picnic tables out front. This hit the spot after a long day of driving and hiking. This is a must-see place to visit!

Mountain High Pizza Pie

After coming to Talkeetna the second time we decided to try out Mountain High Pizza Pie. This quirky pizza shop has plenty of seating and for the fellow pizza lover it hit the spot. We decided to try the pizza with reindeer meat on it. It was quite nice! This spot is family friendly and has something on the menu for everyone!

Talkeetna Spinach Bread

Stop at Talkeenta Spinach Bread for a light lunch, breakfast or a daytime snack. They have burritos and bowls that rotate but they are known for their famous Spinach Bread. Their Spinach Bread is wood fired drenched in roasted garlic, cheese and spinach. It was amazing! I could have gone back for seconds easily.

Shirley’s Homemade Ice Cream

I always love trying local ice creams, I mean who doesn’t? Shirley’s Homemade Ice Cream seemed to be the spot to try in town. They have some standard flavors but some local unique flavors as well such as Fireweed, a local purple flower. You can also choose from delicious looking baked goods as well.

Others Recommended

The Enchanted Bowl

Kenley Dogs

Breweries/Drinks

Denali Brewpub

The Denali Brewpub is right in town on the main street, you can’t miss it. They have plenty of seating and a great outdoor area with cozy fire pits if looking to just order a drink and warm up. We just got drinks here but the food options looked great. They have both beers brewed by Denali Brewing Company and cocktail options.

Denali Brewing Company

Not to be confused with the above, these breweries are two different places! But owned by the same company. This location is a little outside of town but you will pass it on your way in or out on Talkeetna Spur Road. They have 20 drafts on tap, cider, mead, and wood fired pizzas, what more can you ask for?

Others Recommended

Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge

Fairview Inn

Where Did We Stay?

It is best to stay in the town of Talkeetna, everything is walkable, and parking is hard to come by during peak season but available.

Camping

We rented a van with Million Mile Adventures. So we stayed at the Talkeetna Camper Park. This was a great stop to refresh at since they had showers, wifi and laundry. It is also a short walk into town so we did not have to move our campervan to go into town for meals.