SO delicious, quaint, comfortable, cozy, accommodating MUST go ! We went twice. Americano was delicious. All the food is fresh light and a great value. Scones were so good. Talkeetna toast is a must and fresh baked bread ! read more

Flying Squirrel - Pastry counter - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Very cute place and love supporting small businesses, but the day I went in, I was dissappointed in the service and food. It wasn't very busy and it took very long to complete my order of a warmed up quiche and it came to me cold. I think they need to improve on how to manage the kitchen and optimize time, putting need to heat items first before making a bunch of other plates instead of waiting till the end and then having the customer wait an additional 20 minutes when it could have been done sinultaneously. The cashier and probably owner was just standing around chatting and they only had one young girl making all the food, so that was part of the problem too in time management. read more

Good choice for breakfast! This is a cute local place with lots of locally grown produce and home baked bread. We got the Classic Sunday, which is a toasted bagel with cream cheese, smoked salmon, tomato and micro greens. SO GOOD. We also got the veggie quiche and the meat quiche, both which were very good. The crust is homemade and kind of crispy in a good way and the quiche was served with salsa and a couple pieces of bread. The drip coffee was good too! We got an iced cafe au lait and it was just okay. We think it was made with hot coffee, poured over ice, so it was a little watery. That's the only complaint from the whole thing though! This is such a cute place, we're so glad we chose to stop! read more

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Fantastic little place in Talkeetna. My girlfriend and I visited from Chicago and just fell in love with this place. The amount of fresh bakery items is mind blowing. They have so many delicious breads and pastries. We came two days in a row for breakfast and loved it each time! Staff is very friendly. Place is clean and tidy. Highly recommended! read more

Flying Squirrel - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

We found this adorable log cabin-style cafe on our drive about three miles from downtown Talkeetna right at the Mile 11 marker. Their sweet bakery cafe name and location amid the Alaskan forest piqued our curiosity, so we decided to stop in for brunch. There were lots of parking in their lot for cars as well as a few RVs. We were able to get a parking a couple cars down from their walkway entrance thankfully since the rain was coming down pretty hard. The restaurant had a very nice, comforting atmosphere with very friendly staff greeting us behind the large counter. They offered a cute vegan menu, but the options were limited and not kid-friendly. It was a little diifficult trying to figure out what our six-year-old would eat. They did have a variety of tasty espresso based beverages to select from, which was nice. Unfortunately they got my order wrong and prepared the wrong type of bagel sandwich for me. Normally I wouldn't say anything because the presentation of the dish really did look amazing, but I don't eat salmon so I had to return the dish. The staff was very apologetic and accommodating and quickly made me another sandwich. Options for dining are very limited in the area, so I would still make this cute stop the next time we're in the area. read more

Flying Squirrel - Classic Sunday - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

On your way into Talkeetna, don't drive past this adorable cafe tucked back in the woods. The Flying Squirrel is the kind of place locals and tourists love equally. Whether you stop for a bite to eat or just to grab a coffee after a long drive, you're sure to find this bohemian bakery charming. They've got a legit hearth oven, lots of great light, great chill music and just a real nice vibe. I waited like a hundred years for my latte, but it was worth the wait cause it was one of the best coffees I've ever had. My cranberry orange muffin sucked, but the oatmeal sandwich bread I got to take home was great. My companions got these brownies that were insanely rich that they haven't stopped talking about. They have a small selection of craft sodas and beers, which is pretty danged cool. I always get happy when a place has Lindemans lambics. They even have some raw and gluten free items. I think next time I'll actually grab a bite to eat here because it's an inviting place that demands more than grab n go. My friend and are are already planning our return to Talkeetna just to hit up the Squirrel. read more

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We had high hopes for this place but were disappointed. Came in for breakfast and luckily beat the rush - which literally came right behind us. There were only two people in front of us and it still took about 15 minutes for us to order. The person who was taking orders seemed incredibly overwhelmed and was not very knowledgable about the menu. We got some breakfast options and some pastries. Everything was good, but not great. We wished we had just gone back to the spinach bread truck for breakfast. The space is cute and there is a lot of variety. read more

Maybe this place just gets amazing reviews for those that like pure vegan food. I do love there bottled root beer. I have now tried three of there cased items. The bean brownie did not fool my five year old, she knew something was up, so i tasted it and it really tasted like crap. We tried a cookie and something else and it was just not good. You might as well eat a bag of flour. I do like the atmosphere here, maybe ordered food is great. But the take away food from the counter and coffee isn't all that great. I will update my review if I have try a sit down meal. read more

Flying Squirrel - Really great root beer - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

We stopped in the afternoon on our way out of Talkeetna, and I'm so glad we did!! We just got some pastries and coffee since we already had eaten. Everything was delicious and the staff was so friendly. Definitely add it to your itinerary when you're in Talkeetna! read more

We made a little side trip to see Denali before our Alaskan cruise. A two hour drive up to Talkteena. Absolutely loved the area and the views of Denali are spectacular. Now for the review of Flying Squirrel. The atmosphere is quaint and rustic. All natural and organic feel and the food is delicious. I recommend the cheese filled bread and the ginger cookies. Ok so now for the downside. It took them no kidding 30 minutes to heat up an already premade sandwich. The place was pretty busy for a small shop but they had one lady preparing the sandwiches and they did it one order at a time. Unfortunately we needed to be on the road at a certain time so the 30 min wait was not on our list of things to do. It would not been as bad if the girl at the register would have warned us but they seemed very disinterested in helping anyone. They were not rude but not helpful either. The Other downside was the price. We paid $60 for 2 sandwiches, a cheese bread, 2 cookies, a coffee and a juice. It could have easily have been $15 less but what are you going to do. So if you are in Talkteena and have a lot of time and at least $50 bucks for breakfast stop by this place. read more

I got an espresso shot and almond coconut macaroon and was impressed. The indoor space is something to brag about, I recommend coming here if you need to do some cafe work or just want to cafe hangout. Fast, kind service. read more

A few miles before the main body of businesses at the end of the Talkeetna spur road, the Flying Squirrel can be missed. This is a diamond in the rough restaurant, if you are looking for a relaxed place to enjoy home-cooked and organic choices for breakfast and lunch. The bakery choices are creative and tasty. Espresso coffee and beer rounds out the offerings. A good place for families too. read more

Flying Squirrel - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

My new favorite bakery, hands down. We went twice today, for breakfast we had quiche and 'Talkeetna' toast, a sort of avocado toast. The toast was so savory, with a great balance of crunchy and soft textures. And the quiche was big, fluffy, with a good amount of fillings that were evenly distributed over a unique and crumbly cornmeal crust. A lemon poppyseed scone for the road was the capper, and made this my new favorite bakery. The muffin was not afraid to be 'dry', in a good way. Craggy edges with a sweet and tangy but not cloying drizzle, and just the right crumble. For dessert we came back, for many variety of shortbread cookies, a sort of coconut meringue, and a nut ball, among other items. Over indulgence? Maybe... All items were clearly made with care and passion. I would be back FAR too often if Flying Squirrel was in Anchorage, so I will survive with an annual visit to Talkeetna. That, and of course, tomorrow morning, on the way out of the Susitna Valley. read more

A charming place serving healthy bites. We got veggie wraps that came with a side of water melon. The children enjoyed the butternut squash soup. The outdoor seating by the trees added to the experience. read more

Great coffee, cute shop, and delicious pastries! We visited here after zip lining in Talkeetna and it was a great way to end our day before heading back to Wasilla. read more

This is an awesome bakery. Alot of unique choices including gluten free options. Breakfast, lunch and more. Local sourcing where possible. Artful and comfortable interior. Had the quiche which was gluten free and scrumptious. (Not visible from the Talkeetna Hwy. ) read more

We spent a week in AK, and we went to all local eateries. At every place we experienced nothing but the kindest people, BUT at this place we experienced the rudest staff. The lady taking our order was nothing but a wise arse. We turned around and walked out. Her attitude turned us off of the establishment. I wish we had caught her name, as I would love to name her here. However, I would hope that if the owner heard or witnessed that encounter, the employee would be reprimanded. read more

Very yummy for breakfast! We had the Good morning sunshine sandwich and the Talkeetna toast and both were wonderful! The sandwich was just a good breakfast sandwich and the micro greens on the toast were great. The latte and hot chocolate were a little heavy on the milk-taste (not so much coffee or chocolate flavor) but still nice to have with our food. Love the art on the walls! read more

Flying Squirrel - Talkeetna Toast - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

This is the best pizza in Talkeetna! The crust was perfect and especially tasty, the meat and cheese were portioned exactly right, everything melted into the best gooey bite of pizza! The seating outside was comfortable, the staff was pleasant, and the desserts are stunning! This is my new go-to for pizza! read more

Great place for a latte, a delicious breakfast sandwich and muffin. Quaint little seating area...totally Alaskan. We enjoyed it and will definitely recommend! read more

Flying Squirrel - Breakfast Sandwich...delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

This is definitely my favorite place to eat in Talkeetna! What a gem! In my opinion this place is under rated--not many people stop here when they're going into town. Believe me, it's worth a stop. On Fridays and Saturdays I believe they do their brick oven fired pizza. The oven is located out in the open where you can see it whilst ordering in the cafe. They literally toss the dough in front of you and assemble the pizza where you can see it. No other place in Anchorage makes pizza this good--seriously, make it a priority to stop here, you won't be disappointed. The dough was pillowy and doughy but tasted so fresh. Everything was perfect. If I could still eat this, I'd drive the 1.5 hours from Anchorage just for this pizza, no joke. They need to open this in Anchorage. The cafe also offers other artisan sweets and breads, many of which are rustic style or some form of all natural or whole grain element to it. They even offer homemade Chaga (mushroom) tea collected locally in Alaska. You can buy the tea to go as well I believe. They have some really interesting pastries and even a bread schedule if I'm remembering correctly. One thing I loved about the cafe was that it was very obviously a hub for locals to meet up. Everyone seemed to know each other and it was clear there were regulars. Even the silverware and condiments are arranged on a shelf for anyone to take. Overall i was impressed by this seemingly innocuous little cafe by the side of the road. Come here on a pizza night, try everything. read more

Flying Squirrel - Brick oven pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

What a gem! It can be tricky to find homemade items at any restaurant or cafe, let alone in the interior of Alaska. We arrived on a Friday night, just in time for one of their pizza nights! We splurged on the salmon pizza. Is it pricey? Sure! Would I rather pay more to get quality ingredients from a small business? Um, yeah!! The pizza was fantastic. Truly one of the most unique pizzas I've had. There was so much salmon, huge chunks, like a full fillet. The capers and lemon was perfection. The pizza was so good, we came back the next day to share a slice of their turtle cheese cake. It hit the spot after a day of hiking. One note - they do sell locally grown produce. I got a head of lettuce and a cucumber. I didn't get a chance to see the produce before I paid for it. Both were very wily, almost unusable. So perhaps skip buying produce or ask about that day's quality first. read more

Flying Squirrel - Large salmon pizza, plenty to feed 4 people unless you want more than 2 large slices per person. - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

A very relaxed and enjoyable place. Out of the main stream of the Talkeetna tourist traffic, this place caters more to the locals. The pizza is very good. The salads also. Baked goods also very good. Be prepared to relax and let the kitchen take its time. read more

They had a great breakfast selection from bakery items to hot breakfast sandwiches! Great coffee too! Perfect for a quick breakfast! read more

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We were very happy to stumble upon this spot driving from Denali to Anchorage via Talkeetna. It's on the road that takes you to Talkeetna from the main highway, tucked in the woods. We dropped by for a late breakfast. They had lots of options to choose from, including daily specials. We got some espresso hazelnut cookies from their pastry case, coffee, and their version of avocado toast. Everything was ready quickly and did not disappoint. We appreciated the chill coffee house atmosphere and extremely reasonable prices. We enjoyed the food so much that we grabbed lunch to go as well before beginning the long drive back to Anchorage. If you're in the Talkeetna area and want to avoid the tourist crowds in their "downtown" definitely stop by here for any meal. The owner mentioned that they serve dinner and have live music as well. read more

Chorizo quiche "muffin" had very little chorizo and veggies were unidentifiable. All egg, no flavor. Spinach pie was strong and small for the price paid. Bagel was good but the salmon and spread had little flavor. Service taking orders was slow and the cashier didn't seem to understand multiple people ordering on the same ticket. Outside appears to be a homestead and there is junk all over the yard. We didn't know it was a restaurant and wish we would have passed (no other restaurants were open and were even sketchier in the area). read more

The food was delicious! I had the Cuban Black Bean soup and hummus and veggies. Others in my party enjoyed the grilled cheese with and without smoked salmon and it was also a perfect mix of flavor! Needless to say, not a crumb was left. We topped it off with the chocolate layer cake which was exquisite! Just the right amount of sweetness, but not too heavy. We will definitely come back when we are in the area. read more

Finding a full parking lot at the Flying Squirrel long after all the tourist had called it a night was a perfect predication that this is a smart place to get a hand made wood fired pizza. We truly loved our Mediterranean Pizza wth a glass of old vine Zin. The service was welcoming and the atmosphere welcoming with moms chatting while the dads and kids played in the woods outside. We left with tasty pastries for breakfast and will be back. read more

Flying Squirrel - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

We just happened to go to Talkeetna as we had time and I spotted Flying squirrel. I read about it in Tripadvisor forum. This place is unbelievable. They have a small crowded shop(crowd tells a lot about quality of food). We just stopped for snack. Got ruggelach(currant and apricot), brownie and a cheese bread. We got a hot chocolate too. Everything was soooo good and just rightly sweetened. I wish there was a Flying Squirrel in California. Awesome place and amazing ppl behind the desk. They even have a small play area for kids and my son loved it read more

Very homey restaurant in Talkeetna, looks a bit sketchy on the outside but do not be fooled -- inside it is modern and comfortable. Despite its small size there is a wide menu variety and a proper coffee/espresso bar. Pizza nights (seasonal) are pretty cool as there is a real brick oven and a friendly pizza fella who will work with you to customize your pizza. On the night we went there we were also treated to a live duo playing some light jazz, which just added to the homeyness. I gotta say this is the kind of place I'd expect to see in Berkeley, not Alaska. read more

Not friendly at all, poor customer service. Dining room isn't open so they expected us to stand outside to wait for food. Got a couple of berry bars while we waited for pizza and they were bland. Pizza crust, which is apparently whole wheat (hello, belly ache), was somehow very very burnt and soggy at the same time. Very little flavor. read more

Terrible service and rude owner :/ Been here twice now. First time, took 45 minutes to get coffee and avocado toast and staff were rude and unfriendly. Second time, took just as long and the owner kicked us out for sitting at our table too long. Bad vibes all around. read more

Stopped by Flying Squirrel while cruising around Talkeetna as got a Strawberry, Pineapple, Coconut, Pecan Muffin.. although that's a lot of ingredients, it was so yummy!! Baked perfectly, with slices of fruit in the muffin. Decor was attractive and servers were friendly. I'll be back! read more

Great place to stop by on the way back from Talkeetna (or on your way there!) I had their Alaskan Chai. Sweet! read more

Flying Squirrel - Bakeries Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

I live for the Mediterranean picnic plate. Honestly the most affordable and delicious food you can find in town! Where else can you get Hummus,grapes,tomatoes,almonds,salami, Two types of olives, house made crackers, dried figs, dried dates and feta for under $11! Get a olive oil baguette too and call it a party! read more

On our way out of Talkeetna , we decided to have breakfast. Another amazing fresh and organic choice. We couldn't of been happier. Their variety of pastries were all delicious. My son had the whole grain bagel with cream cheese and he said it was the best he ever tasted. My daughter had toast with crunchy peanut butter and found it delicious. She usually doesn't like crunchy. I can't remember the muffin my husband had but he loved it. I fell in love with the Rugelach, we bought a dozen and they lasted two days. read more

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Love love love the Flying Squirrel. Came here twice on my long weekend and I am so amazed by the creative selection of baked goods they have (they change daily so try as many as you can) and I loved their breakfast burrito!! Also the Alaskan Chai was delicious. read more

Tried their breakfast options and wood fired pizza and liked both! We've been visiting in Talkeetna and liked that they are setup for covid. Mask up, walk in, place order, wait outside in one of the waiting area/ outside dining tents they've setup to pick up order. There are chairs and tables if you want to sit down and enjoy the goodies you just purchased. We tried their chocolate hazelnut croissant (this was my favorite- loved the bits of chopped hazelnut), breakfast flatbread, quiche (this needed some seasoning), the coffee cake ( really yummy). Coffees were good, we have also tried their mocha and hot chocolate. We stopped by and got their wood fired pizza last night and it was really good, ordered both their specials (10 inch) and the crust was perfectly cooked, great toppings and worth the calories :) I'm sure we will be back a few more times before we leave. One thing to improve- Order and wait times are slow, I expect they are still working through this. They should have a dedicated order person for mornings and weekends so they can keep the line moving. read more

Mmmm....such a great, unassuming little cafe on the side of the road, surrounded by woods. Amazingly enough, almost every time I've walked in there are a decent number of customers in the cafe, giving it a hometown coffee shop feel. Don't be misled - there is pretty much nothing around it, so don't plan to walk from the coffee shop to downtown (the drive is only 5-8 minutes!), but the fact that I observe so many customers tells me that the Flying Squirrel is special. In a town known for seasonal tourism, the Flying Squirrel maintains its integrity as a friendly, small-town cafe with a solid number of regular patrons. Whether driving by Talkeetna to take a break from the big city life (Anchorage), or visiting as a tourist, I strongly recommend stopping by. They often offer fire baked pizza and happen to make the world's best grilled cheese sandwiches :) read more

We stopped here after leaving Talkeetna and driving to Anchorage. We all got the Bagel with cream cheese and salmon. It was okay - bagel was a little dry and salmon was fishy. I also got a raspberry latte that was delicious. Good for a quick coffee but wouldn't come back for the food. read more