The tour bus dropped us off in Talkeetna about a week ago and directly across the street was the…read moreburger barn with a sign in the window that said breakfast sandwiches which we were looking for. We went in and ordered our sandwiches; they were delicious, especially the sauce on the bacon egg and cheese English muffin sandwich. The gentleman who runs the place is a recent owner and provides good quality and strives hard to make his small business work. I want to be the one to encourage you to give them a try. They really do make an effort. Good luck to them, I would absolutely go back when I'm in Talkeetna again!

Yesterday on my birthday we drove to Talkeetna. Wife and daughter went into order us burgers otw…read moreback to Wasilla.. wife asked if they had military discount (simple question) "Miss Attitude" behind counter (like a 40 year old) simply gives her a sour look and mumbles no. Wife orders burgers and pays and starts to hand over a $4 tip. Wife is 63, diabetic and needs bifocals and kindly asks "where do i put the tip?" Ms Attitude sarcastically points to the tip jar over to the side of my wifes periferal vision saying, "where it says tips Right here" I was told this on the drive home I'm a 70 year old veteran. This kind of attitude from people just irks me. Burger was overcooked, dry and meh.. french fries were good. But if this is the best burger in Talkeetna.. it is sad. 2 out of 5

Oh dear. What's happened to West Rib? I used to LOVE coming here, when i was a mere stripling of a…read moretourist way back in 2010, and i have returned many times. I organized an overnight camping trip JUST so i could have dinner at West Rib again, man, what a disappointment. Was the place always this run down, and shabby? Did the sun get in my eyes and blind me? Well anyway, so after me demanding we go to West Rib, yet seeing most other eateries in town absolutely BULGING with tourists, i was a little taken aback by the solo diner in the outside space at West Rib. Gamely i ploughed on with my choice, thinking "maybe i should have gone somewhere else" The server was a nice enough young girl, and she bowed each time she visited the table, and i have absolutely no issues with her - very polite and nice. When she brought the menu, i was shocked. I am sure, i am positive it used to be fatter, had many more choices, every other time I've been here. I distinctly remember a certain sauce or dip i used to order that had a funky name, and was sort of like a schmear but runnier. Now there's only a single page to order from. I wanted to leave. I honestly was on the verge of getting up and going. Anyway, I ordered the Stubbs Burger - hadn't realized he was the Mayor Cat dude, nor that the burger was named after him. Husband ordered the special which was a Brisket Sandwich, and some Jalapeno Poppers to start. The food was fairly fast to come out, and the Poppers were hot, and came with a cool, creamy sauce, maybe ranch? They were ok, taste like every other Jalapeno Popper I've had, I'm not that keen on them to be honest. Then the entrees came out very quickly after that, so i just got started on my burger. Well - see I've been off potatoes in all their glorious forms since February, but these beer-battered fries looked so appetizing, that i grabbed a handful and distributed them evenly across my burger. And i must say - the burger was perfect. I like a well-done, no-pink burger. This was absolutely exactly how i would have asked for it to be cooked if given the choice, i had to take off the onion and the tomato off (they give me stomachache) but of course the 10 fries i put in there filled the gap nicely. And the cheese was oozing very beautifully and dripping out of the bottom. It was gorgeous. He said his Brisket Sandwich was really good too, so despite the place's shabby, and rundown appearance, and slimmer menu - what they cook, they do it very well. I did hear disquieting rumours regarding West Rib, from people around town when i said i was going there for dinner, so whatever they've done, has gotten them a bad reputation in town, which is quite sad really. It holds fond memories for me, due to it being one of the first places my husband took me when we weren't married yet, and i hadn't moved here.

I can't recommend this place anymore. They say they will be open when you talk to them (in person-…read morethey also run tbe grocery store), then they aren't. They told me they are having a hard time finding staff this year. Every time I've stayed in Talkeetna they've been closed, even when they told me they planned to be open. They aren't updating their website or voice-mail either. The place is dilapidated and run down as well. Such a shame.

How awesome is it to be able to get delicious fresh Thai food in the middle of Alaska!?…read more We enjoyed our Panama curry shrimp, pork pad kee Mao, chicken fried rice, and beef yakisoba. It came out fast and every dish had quality protein and fresh veggies. We enjoyed the shaded porch and the cool fresh air. Check it out!

The food was fine, but the hospitality was nonexistent…read more We prepaid a 15% tip when ordering, yet the only service we received was having the food brought to our table. We got our own water, cleaned up our own table. What's more ridiculous is the service we got. Our 5 ppl group was only offered 4 forks and spoons. When we asked for an extra fork, the server reluctantly brought one. We then asked for sharing plates and were told we'd be charged $1 for a Costco paper bowl. Asking for ice to put in our water? Another $2. And the server said she already offered us 1 more free fork, which should have been charged as well. Excuse me??? It's not about the few dollars--it's the attitude. Charging customers for basic hospitality while providing virtually none is a terrible experience. Future diners should know what to expect. It might bring unpleasantness to your Denali trip.

Service was excellent! Friendly, welcoming! I enjoyed the chocolate chip granola bar thing that had…read morea massive amount of cinnamon in it... unique taste!

One of the few coffee shops open at the end of the season right in the main square of Talkeetna…read more Large selection of food and drinks and the London fog I ordered with raspberry syrup was good. Could have been hotter, but it was served quickly and kept my hands warm enough lol. Cute seating both inside and out--loved the table!

I. Talkeetna I walked by a few times and finally today decided to stop in even though I've been…read morebbq'd out the last couple of days. Brisket Sandwich and the slaw were excellent and loaded with brisket, pickles , onions and of course the sauce. Highly recommended.

Stopped here on a whim leaving Talkeetna…read more The pulled pork and brisket were delicious! No sauce was needed. Super moist and flavorful all by itself! The portions were fair. You order at the window and then wait in your car (or outside) while your order is being prepared. It was raining when we stopped by so we waited in our car. Looking back now I see the prices aren't listed on the photos I took! Bummer!

CASH ONLY! All things being relevant this place is a surprise for its location. I had the daily…read morespecial which today (Monday) was the Bahn Mi pork sandwich. A surprise of soft French bread was still delicious but not your traditional crispy bread. I think I actually preferred the bread here as it held the flavors well and made eating it less of a mess. The mint was a nice touch along with the traditional cucumber and daikon but I was missing some of the heat of there jalapeños normally included. If this had been I. A larger market like Denver, LA, Chicago ,etc... I would have given it 4 stars. Governed are 100 miles north of Anchorage with not many choices I gave it five stars because who could have expected a Bahn mi worth eating for $17 in this location. Again price being relatively reasonable for this area options so it's pretty good for the price For dessert I had the Blueberry Rhubarb crisp. Tasty and $7 was fine for this location. Service was friendly but took about 12-15 minutes for the sandwich, the dessert they gave us right away. Remember to bring cash as that is the only option they offer for payment!

Was looking up must try foods in Talkeetna when I found Talkeetna Spinach Bread on Reddit. Located…read morein downtown Talkeetna, the truck was easy to find and I recommend checking out their hours and menu beforehand on Instagram. We got there around 11am and ordered one serving of spinach bread for the two of us. It was pretty busy and we waited about 10 minutes before our spinach bread was ready. Spinach bread was pretty good! It came out nice and hot and I liked that it was cheesy and soft. It pretty much tastes like what I expected, but was well executed. $9 is a little pricey for one square of spinach bread though, so I'd maybe get it again if I was craving a savory snack

Great place for lunch or dinner. Very affordable but gets VERY busy. Fun bar area and customer…read moreservice is top knotch.

This was a respite spot as we awaited a wonderful afternoon session on mushing and dog care…read more We had a big lunch before and, even three hours later, were too full to eat. But as we waited for a bus back to our lodge, we had time for ciders (rhubarb and apple). Both were great. Even better: the ambience. This place is tiny, filled with locals and tourists, and just somewhere you could spend an Alaskan summer. The mostly seafood entrees smelled great. The staff were professional and friendly. We hope to return for a meal, the cider and the ambiance.

If you are looking for an amazing meal- this is the place!!…read moreWe had the Ahi Appetizer, Halibut Dinner and Special King Salmon dinner. ALL absolutely amazing! Halibut was cooked to perfection and the salmon presentation (thank you, Skinny the Chef) with how delicious it tasted, was the best I've ever ordered (and I eat a lot of salmon!) Our server, Kae, was attentive and so personable-she made our day! They have a great menu, lovely decor and a great wine and beer menu. Please don't leave Talkeetna without habving a meal here!