Charles E. Hill 
To eat June 21, 2022
If you’re looking for the best small food town in Alaska, Talkeetna should be right at the top of your list. With an astonishing array of delicious restaurants, this city is above water when it comes to all things cooked. From pizzas to fresh breads, cookies and more, Talkeetna is a foodie’s paradise with delicious pastries around every corner.
Talkeetna Roadhouse is an iconic pillar of Talkeetna, and for good reason. Built in 1917, this building has stood the test of time (and snow) to become one of the best places to stop in town for something tasty. Whether you’re staying the night in their historic lodging, having breakfast at one of their shared family tables, or ordering a cookie subscription to go, this lodge bakes cookies and cinnamon rolls, world famous daily pies and breads.
True to its namesake, you’re going to find some of the best pizza in the entire state of Alaska. With crazy delicious flavors like Gyro Pie, classics like Barbecue and Buffalo, and everything in between, you won’t be able to resist a slice (or two) of this fantastic pizza. Made with love and with ingredients from their garden and the state of Alaska whenever possible, this place takes local cuisine to a whole new level. Stop by for a slice, a draft of local beer, and hang out in their garden and listen to live music.
Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe is a small-town Talkeetna staple, serving everything from fresh pizzas, hearty breads, sweet pastries, and more. Pop in for a deli sandwich with freshly baked bread, or join their delivery program, where you can get your favorite baked goods all winter long, even all the way to Anchorage! Which is good, because once you taste the food that comes out of this bakery, you’ll crave it until you have it again.
It’s not summer if you can’t get your hands on Talkeetna Spinach Bread. This iconic little spot is a refurbished Airstream trailer with a short menu. The menu may not have much, but what it does, it does well. There’s a cult following for their spinach bread topped with spinach, roasted garlic and a blend of cheeses, served on a hearty, wood-fired spent grain bread. This epic dish also makes an appearance at the Alaska State Fair every year if you can’t make it to Talkeetna.
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Address: Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA
