For dinner in one of the most remote locations in America, Sugar Salt and Malt really hit the spot after a day hiking in the Great Basin National Park. Five stars for just existing in such a remote location. My server suggested that they had a prime rib dinner special that evening and I couldn't resist trying it. The food wasn't over the top in flavor and quality but was solid, flavorful and an unexpected treat. The prickly pear margarita wasn't my favorite but was certainly refreshing. I just like a little more tart taste in my cup o' tequila. The international crowd seemed to enjoy the outdoor dining ambiance while I, being solo, hung out and ate at the bar. The staff were friendly, maybe a little inefficient in their efforts, but all were helpful given time. I felt a little bad for the owner-chef, who seemed to be herding cats at times. Overall, I'm really glad I had dinner here in Baker rather than waiting to eat in Ely where I spent the night. I wish the owners and staff success and will be back when I'm in the area. read more

Sugar Salt & Malt Restaurant - Prime rib special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baker, Nevada

We were so pleased that this place has excellent food, as it's the only restaurant in the area! We ate there for two dinners and one breakfast while visiting GBNP. The servers were next-level friendly and prompt despite the dinner rush, they have some fun art, and it's a peaceful place. I really loved the green beans, and another favorite item was the apricot sorbet. They make a ton of items, which is very cool. I only wish they had a few more dairy-free items (especially for breakfast), but what they do offer is far better than expected for this remote location- it would stand up in any metro area. My husband raved about the root beer float, pasta, and pizza. Dinner is sit-down and if you go for breakfast or lunch, it's counter service. They have an extremely well-stocked bar- we didn't partake, but many around us did, and drinks looked excellent. read more

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Sad, but I agree with another reviewer who said this place was a disappointment. Service was friendly. The salad was good and fresh. But those are the best things I can say. The brisket seemed like it was microwaved within an inch of its moist life. It was like jerky. The baked potato was flavorless. The atmosphere was weird. There are not a lot of options in Baker for dinner. We will be finding a different one. read more

I was pretty excited about this restaurant. The pictures of the food look great. Alas, times have changed. The owners are selling the restaurant so the great looking food on the website and in yelp pictures is no longer offered. The menu consisted of burgers, pizza, the saddest brisket ever, ravioli, and some salads. The ravioli and pizza were ok at best. The brisket was pretty awful. While there are some pretty neat old pictures inside, the rest of the restaurant decor seems really random. The lady that served us seemed nice and was on top of bringing us everything we ordered in a timely manner. We weren't able to try the homemade ice cream sandwiches as there seemed to be some kind of problem with the freezer. Will not return. read more

This place was an absolute delight, but here's the thing. The current owners are selling so where it will be down the road I don't know. Finding a spot to eat in Baker was tough because it is a very small town. We rushed down the mountain to make sure we made Sugar Salt & Malt before they closed. Lovely ambiance with a sweet staff. read more

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We visited for dinner on a Sat night around 5:30 and were able to get seated outside on the patio. They had a healthy selection of beers to choose from and a varied menu. My bride ordered the Asian Salad ($13) and a side of sweet potato fries ($8) while I went with the Ahi Tuna ($22). It was well prepared and hit the spot. They seemed to be short staffed and the entire crew was hustling to keep up with all the tables.....they did a fine job! read more

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This was literally one of two restaurants in this small town. We finished our hike around 6:30p and with only ten minutes left, the owner still took our takeout order which I was grateful for. I got the Smoked Brisket with a side of sweet potato fries and house salad for my mans, and he was happy. Young man in the kitchen cooked it perfectly. Thank you. read more

After visiting Great Basin National Park, I found this restaurant in the little town of Baker. This was no time to be fussy, as I think this is basically the only restaurant in town. I did see that there is a cafe at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center, but I did not think their offerings were very tempting at all. The food here was good, but the day I was there they only had two different items being offered at lunch time. I ordered the Turkey and Brie Panini for $11.50, which was fine. The other item that day was a pastrami sandwich. The place is nice inside and there is spacious seating. The place is very casual, so you order at the counter, take any seat you want, and then they bring you your food when it is ready. The only issue is the extremely limited menu. However, in all fairness, just be glad you found this place. read more

Sugar Salt & Malt Restaurant - Turkey and Brie Panini - $11.50 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baker, Nevada

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Love this place. It is the only dine in restaurant in town which is okay because food is so good. Recommend Ravioli. Friendly service good food and casual and calm atmosphere. Just what is needed after a day in the sun. read more

Stopped in after almost dying from hiking to the summit of wheeler peak. Haven't exercise that much since my last trip to an all-you-can-eat buffet. The raviolis were the best I've had. They did have a bar, which I didn't choose to partake in since I was already dehydrated and had a 2 hr drive home. The white sauce pizza toppings were good, thin crust style. I would have preferred the crust to be crisped up a bit more. Apple dessert, weekly rotating menu, was good. Over all, good menu with lots of variety and many unique options. Waiter was very nice and kindly waited until I ended my phone call to come over and take my order. Diabeetus approved. read more

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This was probably one of the strangest experiences I have ever had in my life. My best friend and I were in Great Basin for a day during our trip across the country. She had probably had the worst possible day known to human kind, we were tired from the 7 days of driving prior, the elevation change, and on top of that we were hangry. With no service on our phones, we just kind of drove until we found somewhere that looked edible. We walked in right as it opened for dinner, and we were the only people in the restaurant as that was like 4pm. The bartender was the most jolly guy ever. He was so excited to hear about our trip out, and honestly for being a local of such a small town, he was the perfect person to be working at this complete hole in the wall, since it is most likely dealing with tourists. We also would have appreciated the ambiance much more if it weren't for our extenuating circumstances at the time. I think this is a great place to go on a date, or just with family and friends. They have a bar area, a back room with couches and an additional bar, as well as a central dining room. It really can be dressed up and dressed down and I just loved that. Honestly it was a totally underrated restaurant that I wish I could go to more often, but it is in a completely different state than where I live obviously. I ordered the Parmesan Crusted Salmon, and my friend ordered something that I can't find on the menu that I am pretty sure was a daily special or something that they made up because of the shear state we appeared in. I think it was some sort of beef tips and gnocchi if I remember correctly. All that I can say for certain was that it was absolutely immaculate. The protein was cooked well, and had a good moisture content. The gnocchi had a garlic taste in the sauce, and every flavor complimented each other very well. I had a really great time at Sugar, Salt & Malt. When I think back to it, I have not laughed as hard as we did at this restaurant in a very long time. My stomach was aching, and the waiter just helped us keep the positive vibes and I had such a great experience. Whenever I return to Great Basin (it was my favorite stop) I will be sure to come back!! Definitely beats whatever they serve at a visitors shop. read more

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Went here with my group after our hike at the Great Basin National Park, we were really excited to try this place out after seeing couple of good reviews. The place is well decorated with cute furniture and really nice bar. We ordered several dinner items (e.g., falafel burger, ravioli, briskets, etc.) and couple drinks. The drinks were well made and delicious specially the Peach Ice tea (must try). I got the Falafel burger and it was disappointing. It was so dry and buns were burnt and only have one piece of lettuce with two slices of tomato. It has no sauce with it so I had to ask for ketchup and mustard to eat with. My friends got the ravioli and they were not seasoning well, their items were very cheesy and not flavorful. My other friend got truffle Mac and cheese and brisket but it came out just regular Mac and cheese with no truffle. The Mac and cheese was again not flavorful and bland, the brisket was dry and it tasted like it was just boiled. Lovely place but hope it will continue improving in the future. read more

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Great food, good friendly service. The Zinfandel port was excellent. There was a split plate charge and a 4% charge for using a credit card, just be aware. I didn't see any advance warning of these. Server actually remembered my wife's dietary restrictions after only one visit and adjusted our order accordingly. read more

Not bad! Excellent service, and the pizza I had was pretty delish! Full cocktail bar as well. This place is kind of a third fancy bar, third coffee shop, and a third fine dining. This is a small town so having everything packed into one go is pretty neat. There is a small lounge area, and they sell shot glasses, hoodies and other merch there. The 2 cons I had was I wish the portions were a tad larger, and the crush was a little too crispy for my taste. Some may enjoy the crispness, and many have smaller stomachs than I Either way, for a small town you really can't beat it. read more

The food is delicious and the portions and prices are perfect! The staff are super friendly and the casual atmosphere are great! read more

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After a nice tour at Lehman Caves, this cafe is a refreshing place to be at. The place is quaint and modern. They serve good coffee in the morning and for dinner service, they have a menu that caters for everyone. We ordered a couple of root beer floats and pizza to share for snacks, and one of my friends also ordered an iced mocha coffee. The food and drinks were great, and they were all handmade by the owners, Tabitha and Cheri, who are very nice and accommodating. We will definitely go back to Sugar Salt Malt the next time we visit the Great Basin! read more

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Ate here after a long hike in Great Basin natl park - what a wonderful surprise! Great food and drinks had the tilapia and husband had the ribs and we both had great vodka drinks ! read more

the food was really good I had a beef burger and the bun was delicious along with the sweet potato fries the dessert is really good I had the Apple streusel cake with ice cream and those were both very tasty the service is also great and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming read more

We were slightly pinned into a corner for dinner. This was the only sit-down restaurant that was open during our visit and conveniently across the street from the Starlight Inn where we stayed. Eaters might have better luck at breakfast or lunch rather than dinner. Don't order the beef tips with gummy potato gnocchi in a gritty gorgonzola sauce. The inconsistent beef ranged from tender and smoky to leathery and sinewy. Don't order the endlessly chewy ribeye steak which was the highest priced menu item but the worst thing I ate on a 5-day trip through Nevada. In a state where I've had excellent rib roast dinner buffets for dirt cheap, I was expecting the rib eye steak (the same cut of meat) to be good. Sides were unevenly cooked stringy green beans with an odd bacon jam that was only sweet jelly and a baked potato smaller than a tennis ball (could fit inside the cocktail tumbler) and a key reason why I left the restaurant hungry. It wasn't all bad. Surprised that a café in a lonely town had a full liquor license, try a cocktail like the Old Fashioned even though it comes in an atypical choice of glassware and somewhat like a Manhattan. read more

Outstanding food in a tiny town! Stunningly delicious AND such friendly servers! Perfect for dinner after hiking and exploring Great Basin National Park!!! Great drinks, local beers, homemade desserts, and a delightful funky yet quiet ambiance. I highly recommend this dining experience. read more

Not a bad breakfast joint. Simple, clean atmosphere. Interesting menu, with a few non traditional breakfast diner options. Food is simple and executed acceptably but also undifferentiated. Kid friendly. Gets job done if looking for food in Baker, which has limited options. read more

Great place to grab a bite to eat. The staff were friendly, the place was clean and well appointed. We stopped for lunch and enjoyed the paninis and chips. read more

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Ordered a burger medium and they said they don't do temps it's too hard to do. The burger was dry and crispy. They gave you a dish with pre packaged sauces to add to the burger. Ordered Mac and cheese as a side and it had zero flavor. The chicken on the lemon ricotta pasta was the best part of the meals we ordered. No refills on soda. Told the waitress the chicken was really good but the Mac and burger were not great. She waived us off as if it wasn't anything she cared about. Not impressed. read more

We ended up going back 3 more times during our one week stay! Breakfast was delicious! Lunch was also delicious! The last night in town we had dinner there again and I'm still thinking about the raviolis and the ice cream cookie sandwiches! read more

We stopped in for take out and couldn't be more pleased! Great staff and vibe. We had a drink while waiting and everything was as friendly as can be. Plus, the food was excellent! Above and beyond for the area. I especially liked talking talking to the young man behind the bar about his off road biking adventures! Highly recommended. read more

Wonderful unexpected gourmet food, great service, good wine and beer selection. White sauce pizza was amazing. Ice cream sandwiches for dessert were also top notch. read more

We had a bad experience at the Sugar, Salt, & Malt restaurant in Baker, NV. One of the owners was very combative, for no reason at all. We were asking for clarification on the price of the bill, and she said to pay it or she would call the police. Must have had a bad day. Anyway, it was very inappropriate. It spoiled our time in Baker. The food was good, and we were in there the day before, and had a great experience with the waitress that waited on us. Too bad the owner was so angry. read more

This place is such a gem! I ordered the caprese panini and chose grapes instead of chips, the bread was so good and the mix of cheeses and pesto was incredible! The staff is so great and food is awesome. Can't wait to stop in Baker again soon! read more

Sugar Salt & Malt Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baker, Nevada

We visited Baker in October of 2023. Amazing little town of 70 very friendly folks--North and South Baker. This restaurant was a real surprise and a gem of excellent homemade food, good drinks, and thoughtful service. If we're back that way again (in the middle of Dark Sky country), we'll definitely come for dinner. AND the next morning we had lattes and fresh pastries when they open for breakfast. Highly recommend. And you are close to Great Basin to take in beautiful sites. Beautiful sites and excellent food and drink. What more can you ask for? read more

A definite surprise in a town with a population of 41, although visitors to Great Basin National Park must make it possible. We went on a Friday night, one of the last nights for dinner before the season ends (assuming the breakfast and lunch hours remain). The food was great - steaks, cocktails, dessert - and the place was packed. Live music and friendly owners and staff. read more

We went here twice during our stay at GBNP. First time was for coffee--the lattes were excellent--and the second time was for lunch. Both experiences were fantastic. Lunch was a limited menu but the sandwiches we had were really good. And I got one of their house made ice cream sandwiches for dessert and it was really, REALLY good. The restaurant is very attractive inside--spacious and bright, and comfortable. Will definitely go back if we ever go back to Great Basin. read more

Servers inexperienced and inpersonable. Met owner, abrupt to the point of rude, winessed her being beligerant with others. Food mediocre to decent. Beef tips ok, Gorgonzola gritty, and the gnochi was somewhere between to chewy to just gross. In door dining room full, so sat on back porch with all the flies. At one point had around 12 on my plate, fighting them off is a fun way to try and eat your food, imagine your worst childhood picnic, that you are having in a horse pasture. Yeah there where that many flies. I think if the servers get some training, and the owner gets an attitude transplant, and perhaps a screened in porch, I would give it another shot. No probably not. On the plus side it gave us something to talk about for an hour as we headed home. read more

This is a hidden gem - the small restaurant has cute decor inside with amazing food! They focus in having freshly made food and it works - great chicken/waffle appetizer and side salad. My wife had the Mac & cheese & side salad - all very good. I definitely recommend. read more

COFFEE!!! What a wonderful surprise. We were at the main visitor center for Great Basin National Park and it was closed on Sunday so we decided to explore the nearby town of Baker. We happened upon this lovely place with great coffee. I had an iced mocha and my husband had an iced coffee. Such a treat with really friendly staff to boot. read more

Sugar Salt & Malt Restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baker, Nevada

Fabulous homemade food, breakfast quiche was amazing, and desserts. Nice atmosphere too.

Next time you visit #Great Basin National Park, EAT HERE. As a matter of fact, make this your destination and pay the park a visit while in town. It's that good! We discovered this gem when my sig-other ordered a simple little individually wrapped coffee cake at a nearby restaurant. Expecting the usual "meh" mass-produced dried out quick bread, we were BLOWN AWAY at first bite. Folks, this stuff is something special. As with any outstanding food, there were multiple layers of deep flavor and texture, clearly from quality ingredients. We immediately asked to meet the mastermind and were pointed to "the newly painted building" at the other end of town, from which the pastries were delivered. So naturally, we put our park visit on hold and went straight there. The restaurant was clean, spacious and well-lit and the staff made us feel like they'd known us for years. (They we're also masked up.) Unfortunately, we didn't get to meet the masterminds, as they were in town getting supplies. Nevertheless, our takeaway was a great cup of coffee, several days worth of goodies and an inspiring story behind this business. Oh, and most importantly, smiles on both our faces. From what I understand, they're in the process of expanding their menu and offering a full-service bar (it looks cool!). So get in before the word gets out, folks. You can thank me later. ;) read more

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Had an absolutely fantastic dinner at this restaurant - the steak was definitely needed after long day of hiking, and the server was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the park. The dessert was great too. I just had to stop by for breakfast too before I left the area! read more

Sugar Salt & Malt Restaurant - Caprese Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Baker, Nevada

Cute rustic place for being one of the only options to eat at after hiking GBNP. Ordered pizza and it was greasy and the sausage had a weird taste. Wish I had packed more food to make it home instead of trying this place. read more

We went in in the afternoon and looked at the dinner menu, I'm on a special diet and was told no problem we have all the ingredients so they can accommodate you... Went back at 4:30 and only three tables of people were dinning.. and asked if they could make something for me and was told no... I asked if I could have wild rice, broccoli, and a salad at least because they have it in the menu and was told no.. so I had the Thai salad.., which wasn't very good and I was still hungry.. my guy had the Salmon Dinner that was dry and the broccoli looked like it was floating in water to long and some of it was rotten. I was there last year for dinner while staying in the park and it was wonderful and everyone was so nice and accommodating... I don't know if the owners are burnt out or doesn't care anymore..., such a shame cause it is the only dinner place right now... and they could do much better... I've been in the restaurant business for over thirty years and would never tell the customers no.. we won't be back. Sorry for a bad review. 10/4/22 read more

Delicious, charming location. Great food and staff. Highly recommend if you're in Baker Nevada