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Pop culture meets greasy spoon in this unassuming coffee shop with red-vinyl booths that has been in the same family for more than 50 years. The menu doesn't cater to light appetites—it includes sandwiches, burgers, fried chicken, chili, and halibut fish-and-chips—but the place really is at its best for an all-American breakfast (available until 2 pm).
11 2nd Ave., Haines, Alaska, 99827, USA
Known For
- Diner-style breakfast
- Great burgers
- Retro, relaxed atmosphere
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Expect a lively crowd at the Bonanza, and possibly live music or bingo if you're here in the evening. The pub serves well-prepared American food with no surprises; if you're a sports fan, this is a good place to watch a game.
320 W. Broadway, Skagway, Alaska, 99840, USA
Known For
- Halibut and chips
- Seafood chowder
- Upbeat atmosphere
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In the heart of quiet Douglas, across the bridge and a couple of miles from downtown Juneau, this family diner has Formica tables and a menu that includes omelets, sandwiches, kids' favorites, and burgers that are often cited as the best in the city. This is a good choice for those seeking an alternative to downtown Juneau's midsummer crowds.
916 3rd St., Douglas, Alaska, 99824, USA
Known For
- Burgers and fries
- Hearty breakfasts
- Local crowd
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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The menu at the restaurant in Glacier Bay Lodge, which serves three meals a day and is open to both nonguests and guests, has a decent selection of sandwiches, salads, burgers, and other American fare as well as pasta, steak, and seafood entrees. Sometimes, the indoor dining room requires reservations, but there's almost always room on the sheltered outdoor deck, which has better views of Bartlett Cove and the Fairweather Mountains. With a day's notice, lodge guests can purchase packed lunches to take with them on excursions.
179 Bartlett Cove Rd., Gustavus, Alaska, USA
Known For
- The only restaurant in the park
- Fresh Alaskan seafood
- Both buffet and à la carte breakfasts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed post–Labor Day weekend until Memorial Day weekend
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Inside a gallery that features work by local and regional artists, this café at Four Corners offers light fare such as crepes, pastries, and cookies, as well as milkshakes and specialty espresso drinks and teas. The café's drive-up window is groundbreaking for Gustavus (but if you're a visitor, you'll want to go in to see the art and crafts).
1250 Gustavus Rd., Gustavus, Alaska, 99826, USA
Known For
- Espresso and sweet treats
- Local art
- Drive-through option
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A local favorite, the Fireweed serves unusual pizza, pasta, and fish dishes you can wash down with beer on tap from the Haines Brewing Company. The casual restaurant is so popular that you may have to wait a bit for your food—a perfect opportunity to try the Spruce Tip Ale and gaze out at the water.
Bldg. No. 37, Blacksmith Rd., Haines, Alaska, 99827, USA
Known For
- Historic Ft. Seward building
- Seafood specials
- Local beer on tap
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. Oct.–Mar., Reservations not accepted
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Locals flock to this cheery spot for lunch; it's the closest thing to home cooking Petersburg has to offer, and most days it's open from 8:30 to 4, even in winter. Helse also doubles as an ice cream and espresso stand.
13 Sing Lee Alley, Petersburg, Alaska, 99833, USA
Known For
- Perfect halibut chowder
- Mom-and-pop atmosphere
- Tasty ice cream
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Sitkans' favorite spot for coffee, Highliner also serves great bagels for breakfast and sandwiches at lunch.
327 Seward St., Sitka, Alaska, 99835, USA
Known For
- House brews
- Free Wi-Fi
- Breakfast burritos
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Meet the locals over espresso, brewed from fresh-roasted beans, and a fresh-baked pastry at this busy corner natural-foods store, deli, café, wine-and-spirits shop, de facto meeting hall, and hitching post. Mountain Market is great for lunchtime sandwiches, wraps, soups, pizza, and salads.
151 3rd Ave., Haines, Alaska, 99827, USA
Known For
- Coffee roasted on the premises
- Pizza beloved by locals
- One-stop shop
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The 1920s-era roots of this space adjacent to the New York Hotel come through in the antique bar and fixtures, creating a casual yet elegant place to enjoy a meal while staring out the plate-glass windows at life on busy Stedman Street, or admiring the mural by local artist Ray Troll that spans one wall. The menu includes reasonably priced seafood, salads, and burgers, along with Mediterranean-influenced fare.
211 Stedman St., Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901, USA
Known For
- Old-fashioned charm
- Local beer on tap
- Great fish-and-chips
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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Travelers flying out of Sitka's airport retreat to the Nugget while waiting for their plane to arrive. The Nugget serves American classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but the homemade pies are the real attraction.
600 Airport Dr., Sitka, Alaska, 99835, USA
Known For
- Homemade pie
- Better-than-usual airport dining
- Friday night prime rib
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Though beer is the primary business of Skagway Brewing, this local pub has a diverse dinner menu that includes burgers, halibut and chips, pasta dishes, hearty salads, and vegetarian options such as falafel. Whatever you order, sampling the locally made ale is a must; Skagway's five staples are Prospector Pale, Chilkoot Trail IPA, Boom Town Brown, Blue Top Porter, and Spruce Tip Blonde Ale.
250 4th Ave., Skagway, Alaska, 99840, USA
Known For
- Beer samplers
- Burger night
- Crowded with locals
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With views overlooking the water, the Stikine Inn's restaurant (often called the Stik) is easily the prettiest place to dine in Wrangell. Given the town's scarcity of options, the place could just assemble a get-by menu, but the salads, pizzas, burgers, and hearty soups here are seriously tasty. For lighter early-morning or midday fare, there's the Stik Cafe, which serves breakfast sandwiches and panini, among other items.
107 Stikine Ave., Wrangell, Alaska, 99929, USA
Known For
- Delicous burgers
- Oversized desserts
- Awesome views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov.–Mar.
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A short way down the waterfront boardwalk from the cruise port is the Cookhouse, a casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Heat lamps on the deck make the outdoor seating attractive even on cooler days, and with views like this, it makes sense to head outside. Menu items include burgers, reindeer slider sloppy joes, and (highly recommended) halibut-and-chips.
108 Cannery Rd., Hoonah, Alaska, 99829, USA
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed when a cruise ship is not in port
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This busy and bright café in the Aak'w Village District, about a five-minute walk from the center of town, is a popular destination for brunch on weekends. It's also a good choice for lunch if you're visiting the state museum, as it's less than a block away.
429 W. Willoughby Ave., Alaska, 99801, USA
Known For
- French toast
- Reuben sandwiches
- Weekend brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner
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Housed in a former gas station, this year-round restaurant is known for its comfort-food specials. The huge calzones are stuffed and served piping hot with sides of house marinara and ranch dressing—build your own or choose one of the chef's creations.
444 4th St., Skagway, Alaska, 99840, USA
Known For
- Build-your-own calzones
- Cheesy bread
- Friendly local staff
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The café has a no-frills look, but it serves good food at reasonable prices. Check out the dinner specials, or try the steaks, seafood, and salads.
316 Front St., Wrangell, Alaska, 99929, USA
Known For
- Low-key, local atmosphere
- Excellent seafood chowder
- Good steak
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.