Brown Bear Espresso

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Friendly lady at the window, super cute presentation and most importantly the coffee is delicious read more

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I go there all the time their Bagel sandwiches are great and worth every penny. Cold sandwiches are amazing also and the smoothie's, OMG!! Service is also great. It may take a couple extra minutes but it's made to order! read more

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Shelbie C.

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One of the best lattes I've had. Review is just for the latte since we didn't try anything else. 4 shots of espresso. Perfect milk to espresso ratio for the 20oz read more

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Brown Bear Espresso - My delicious latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Kailee C.

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Great stop on way back to Anchorage. Really smooth Americanos and the Alaska Reindeer Breakfast Croissant was freshly made and very filling. Lots of food and drink options. 2 drive through windows. read more

Brown Bear Espresso - Alaska Reindeer Breakfast Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Kristen B.

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Food was excellent, wait time good, staff very nice! It was a beautiful day to stop by. Clean read more

Brown Bear Espresso - Iced Caramel macchiato Best biscuits & gravy and tasty sausage burrito. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Kelley B.

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Great place for a quick bite. Had the sausage and egg biscuit and was very happy with my choice. The bagel sandwich my friend got also looked quite good. read more

Brown Bear Espresso - Sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Jenna J.

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We loved this little drive thru coffee shop so much that we visited it two days in a row while in the area. The white mocha drink was super tasty, as were the breakfast sandwiches. The reindeer croissant was hot and full of sausage. It was my favorite. Yum. I highly recommend this little spot right off the main highway for a quick coffee and/or bite! read more

Brown Bear Espresso - Reindeer Sausage Breakfast Croissant. Hot and yummy! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Amy P.

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The best biscuits and gravy I have ever had! The biscuit is soft and placed on top of the most perfect sausage gravy, not too thick and not too thin. Looking forward to going back for a taste of their sandwich's. read more

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S Bebe S.

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Great place to stop & grab some grub! Coffee & smoothie was good! Biscuits & gravy is highly recommend! I'm picky w my biscuits & gravy but this place wins it. Kiddo & husband has the sausage egg & cheese biscuits which was also very good. Very friendly , kind heart folks. & fast service place for a drive up. read more

Brown Bear Espresso - Biscuits & gravy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Brown Bear Espresso - Sausage egg & cheese biscuit - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Brown Bear Espresso - Coffee (caramel latte) - Smoothie- Chocolate milk shake - double swirled ice cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Jenn N.

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This is the cutest little drive up spot! Huge menu for being such a little hut. The Mexican mocha is delightful. The croissant breakfast sandwich was delicious (I substituted the cheese for cheddar). The reindeer croissant bfast sandwich is really yummy too with eggs a little on the runnier side (yum!). The biscuits and gravy were WOW. Highly recommend. Google reviews are a bit more widely used in Alaska--check out all those high ratings too! Definitely recommend! Allow 5-10 minutes for your food. Coffee drinks come out faster. read more

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Brown Bear Espresso - Biscuit and gravy. Comes with 2 biscuits. There's sausage in the sauce/it's not vegetarian. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

Brown Bear Espresso - Reindeer croissant sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

Brown Bear Espresso - Croissant Breakfast sandwich with cheddar (normally comes with provolone). The croissants are warmed up! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Kate S.

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The food was pretty good, but very expensive. We didn't go inside so no ambiance to report, but the service was the kind of excellent that makes the price almost worth it. We will be back. read more

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Carrie G.

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Stopped by for a geocache and got in line mainly because we were getting out of picking up a hitch hiker. A 12oz moch was 3.75 I think. Also got cold brew and a breakfast sandwich. The sandwich was really good, fresh bagel but I think it had misctowave bacon which...yuck. But overall it was tasty and the lady was nice. Coffee was good. Cold brew could have used a flavoring syrup. read more

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Susan T.

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Great coffee and breakfast sandwiches! People are always friendly. Great location Croissant Breakfast Sandwich is CC a favorite!

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Katie F.

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Best little coffee hut. They have an impressive menu for a little place. My husband got the sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit - which he said was delicious. The biscuit and gravy is the best I've had in the state. Not greasy and with a lot of sausage. The bowl is perfect for to-go eating. We each got coffee drinks and they were The lady working on window was the nicest! She gave our pup two different treats. Summer 2021 hours: open 7 am - 2 PM read more

Brown Bear Espresso - Biscuit + Gravy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Bailey B.

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A decent place to stop in Talkeetna for a coffee hut. Did take bit long though; 20 minutes for a sandwich and a breakfast wrap. read more

Brown Bear Espresso - Build your own sandwich with avo, sprouts, spinach, and turkey - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Hailey P.

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Absolutely amazing breakfast sandwiches! Really fresh and large. Highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

Brown Bear Espresso - Veggie sandwich with ham and peach smoothie! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Rakesh H.

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We stopped here on our way to Girdwood from Denali for a quick bite and such a treat! The sandwiches were awesome - fresh and delicious. The smoothies and coffee was done nicely. Even though there was such a rush, the folks at Brown Bear were such nice and friendly that really made our day! Highly recommended read more

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Michelle H.

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Honestly the best chocolate/coffee anyone in the state has made for me... and trust me when I say I have tried many. Service was great. Very friendly barista. My only complaint is that I have messaged them on Facebook twice, first to praise them and tell them how amazing my coffee was, and second to ask them about a product they use. Both messages were read, but no one ever bothered to respond. Really poor choice as a business. Especially since my messages were all praise. Won't be going back until I'm not salty about that anymore. read more

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Kari S.

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Such a great little spot. The breakfast bagel was HUGE! We got the chocolate frappe plus peanut butter syrup and the hot breve white mocha. Both were delicious-- on top of everything, the lady at the window was so welcoming and patient with us since we were out of town. Thanks for the great pick-me-up! read more

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Absolutely fantastic roadside drive-through coffee on your way north to or south from Denali and Fairbanks. They announce free wifi at their outdoor tables if you want to stay a minute. Mainly, the coffee is wonderful, some type of rich dark roast but not overdone and hot and fresh even late in the afternoon right before closing time. The folks attending at the window are super friendly and efficient. Plus the "Drip Coffee of the Day" will set you back all of $1.75, and on my way both south and north came with a chocolate covered espresso bean--first white, then dark--for lagniappe. Coffee is a human right and these folks are on the vanguard of protecting us all. I only wish everywhere I traveled I could do this well picking the first place that looked good by the side of the road. read more

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Great roadside coffee stop with food options. I can imagine truckers and road travelers will appreciate this fine establishment. I enjoyed having it down the road while my wife and I stayed in Talkeetna. It's conveniently located on the Parks Highway near Talkeetna. read more

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Sundeep S.

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Absolutely must stop in Talkeetna- super friendly service and just an amazing fresh food. Veggie Sandwich would get 10 stars if Yelp allowed it. read more

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Hunter P.

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Amazing spot! Delicious samiches stacked full of goodness. Easily top 2 Biscuits and gravy I've ever had and great people taking your order. If you're driving by and want excellent food quick. This is your spot!! read more

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Mackenzie Z.

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Super convenient location, try the peach pear apricot smoothies! Great service, they were happy to split drinks and food at no charge.

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Rob W.

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Grabbed breakfast here two days of our stay in Talkeetna. I had the reindeer wrap and my wife had the reindeer breakfast sandwich- both were very tasty. The staff were super friendly and the coffee was also good. Overall a great spot to grab breakfast, coffee or a sandwich. read more

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Lynn J.

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We were desperate for GOOD coffee after a week on a cruise ship with horrible coffee. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. We wanted a few drinks and a bag of coffee for our week in Talkeetna. They ground half to bag for us. Iced coffee and refresher were very good. read more

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Ginny S.

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Best coffee for miles. Next time I'll try a cold coffee drink in one of the Girl Scout flavors. Thin mint perhaps.

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39325 Talkeetna Spur Rd
Talkeetna, AK 99676
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(907) 733-4455
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Hours

What time does Brown Bear Espresso open?

Brown Bear Espresso opens at 7:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Brown Bear Espresso close?

Brown Bear Espresso closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Brown Bear Espresso is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Mon-Tue, Fri-Sun 7:00 AM - 2:00 PMWed-Thu Closed

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Does Brown Bear Espresso take credit cards?

Yes, Brown Bear Espresso takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Brown Bear Espresso serve alcohol?

Yes, Brown Bear Espresso serves alcohol.

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Does Brown Bear Espresso have parking?

Yes, Brown Bear Espresso has parking options.

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Does Brown Bear Espresso have free WiFi?

Yes, Brown Bear Espresso has free WiFi.

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