The Black Bear has been a local, independent, small business in the heart of Denali since 1997. We operate a casual counter-service restaurant, serving brunch all day, everything from scratch, as well as local coffee, beer, and wine. Sourcing proteins and produce locally, supporting local farmers and bringing the highest quality products to the table is very important to us. We have an in house bakery, featuring rustic pastries, both conventional and vegan/gluten-free. And we have excellent options for vegans and those eating clean. We have a full grab & go case as well.
Espresso, pastries, breakfast & sandwiches in a compact, quaint log cabin with outdoor seating. Based on 613 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
Parks Hwy, Denali National Park and Preserve, AK 99755
Phone: (907) 683-1656
Website: http://theblackbeardenali.com/
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Hours
| Thursday |
7 AM–2 PM |
| Friday |
7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday |
7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday |
7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–2 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
7 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday |
7 AM–2 PM |
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Reviews
Gustav
Best coffee in Alaska !
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Kessashun Arthur
Do yourself a favor and come here during your Denali visit. I fell in love with their pastry case — it’s dairy/gluten friendly, ingredient minimalist, and overall very attractive and interesting options. The raspberry oat bar and apple cake were both excellent, well-balanced flavors and textures, not overly sweet, and allowed the fresh fruit to stand out. The trail mix cookie wasn’t my favorite. They have a coffee shop quality menu, and my basic oat milk latte was pretty much perfection. The brunch menu looks good; everything they were bringing outlooked amazing. I only tried the biscuits and gravy — thick, buttery biscuit, flavors on the plate were pretty mild, but twas a good portion and enjoyable dish. This is a very popular spot and there’s a line as soon as they open. They move pretty efficiently, and there seems to always be a free seat or two indoors or outdoors. I didn’t eat my way through Denali by any means, but I feel confident saying you’ll get much better food and coffee here than at any of the lodges. Their WiFi was also better than lodge I was staying at. This place is a major gem!
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Leta Roznowski
Had the Denali platter & an iced latte. So good, I brought my husband back and he got the same. Coffee is the best in the area and those fried potatoes are the best we’ve EVER had! Thanks for providing actual craft coffee & great eats.
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Malissa F
Great place to eat or grab a coffee. Busy with customers having a last taste of Alaska before the snow starts. Denali is a amazing place to see hope the go again when the snow melts. CJ makes a great cup of coffee.
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Heather Leigh
Stopped for a quick bite of breakfast and coffee to start the day. If this is what you would expect for a quick bite, you can sign me up anytime. I had the Avocado Toast with organic eggs. It was delicious! If they keep serving breakfast like this, they are going to need to get a bigger place.
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Mochen Liu
Great coffee, and very nice breakfast. They open very early, so you can even get something to go and take it to the park. Very friendly ppl, and for the ️
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Scott Coble
Quick breakfast sandwich stop here. Limited seating inside, so it may be best to ask for it to go. Lots of breakfast options, the ones we tried were quite tasty.
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Ben
Ordered the pork bearito bowl and Chai on a weekday morning in July. Getting the food took just 15 minutes even though the restaurant was full. Chai was available immediately.
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Teresa Trammel
Three mornings in a row for great coffee and on the last day, the breakfast platter. It was excellent, so fresh and tasty. The music was also great. Fantastic place to visit in Denali.
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LeWayne Ballard
Came her for lunch after spending the morning in Denali. It was crowded, but line was moving quickly and tables were clearing out quickly. You place your order at the register and they bring it out to your table. Service was very friendly and helpful.
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