Fairbanks
The coffee is carefully brewed and delicious; the baked goods, from rosemary bread to quiche, are gorgeous; and the bagels just get the day started right…
Must-see restaurants in Fairbanks
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Fairbanks
There's no more quintessential Fairbanks summer solstice moment than buying a double scoop of this homemade ice-cream – which includes Alaskan-themed…
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Fairbanks
Ignore the out-of-the-way, strip-mall setting – Lemongrass not only serves good Thai food, but good Northern Thai food. If that doesn't mean anything to…
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Track this excellent food truck down and don't let them leave until you've tried their curries or tandoori platters, served with heaped plates of yellow…
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Great coffee and an eclectic menu, featuring everything from Korean bibimbap (rice bowls) and falafel croquettes to pita sandwiches and organic salads,…
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Set in an old timber house that has been spruced up for guests, Wolf Run has long been known for its generous, super-sweet dessert plates, but also excels…
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Soapy Smith's Pioneer Restaurant
Fairbanks
It would be easy to dismiss Soapy Smith's as a gold rush-dusted twist on the themed family restaurant. But while there's tons of Alaska kitsch on the…
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This spot is fun. Its young workers blast Eastern European and Middle Eastern music out of their sound systems while they prep some pretty fine falafel,…
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Fairbanks
In a city founded by an Italian, one would expect a decent ristorante and Gambardella's does the trick. The stick-to-your-ribs pizza and pasta are a…
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Big Daddy's BBQ & Banquet Hall
Fairbanks
This must be, as the owners claim, the northernmost Southern barbecue in the USA, and if you like slow-smoked ribs, juicy brisket, bowls of baked beans…
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Drive about 10 miles out of town to the Turtle Club, which does not serve turtle and is not a club, but does boast a packed parking lot. Folks roll up for…
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For fine dining riverfront style, head to this restaurant, which has a cozy-cabin main dining room, a huge deck that looks out over the water and solid…
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Fairbanks
Though bizarrely situated behind a pair of car dealerships off Danby St, Cookie Jar lives up to its name as a great spot to indulge a sweet tooth. It's…
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Fairbanks
This tiny spot, little more than an ordering window and some basic tables, was opened by a Texan who missed the beautiful tacos of his homeland. Here you…
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Fairbanks
If it's a cold night in Fairbanks, or you're hungover – actually, if you're just hungry – head to this family-friendly spot, which represents the flavors…
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Fairbanks
This cavernous, slightly overdone brewpub – the northernmost microbrewery in the US – makes jolly good beer, and plenty of people come just for the pub…
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A humble food stand with a couple of pews indoors, picnic tables outside and delicious (and unexpected) Middle Eastern cuisine. The pitas are filled with…
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Hungry souls should take in the touristy, tasty, tongue-in-cheek salmon bake at Pioneer Park, which serves all-you-can-eat grilled salmon, halibut, cod,…
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Fairbanks
Espresso emporium with good daily soups and baked goods. Striking up a conversation with the person at the next table is almost obligatory. Live music…
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Fairbanks
Located 4 miles from downtown, this national historic site was a pump house during the gold-mining era. It’s loaded with character and collectibles, but…
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Fairbanks
This warm Japanese spot is a favorite with Fairbanks sushi lovers; they're known for serving rolls that are a bit heftier than the industry standard. Good…
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Fairbanks
This little counter stand in the Co-op Plaza Building is extremely popular with locals on lunch break. The crepes are fine, running the gamut from savory …
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This downtown spot is very popular with locals, who pack in for fried rice, pad thai, and a good slate of Thai soups. If you ask for 'Thai spicy' at this…
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Fairbanks
This airplane-hangar-sized store has every grocery imaginable, plus bulk foods, an extensive salad bar and all sorts of ready-to-eat fare. Excellent if…