Brown Bear Espresso

Great if there are no cars or you have lots of time. Absolutely too long of a wait if there is more than two cars at the stand when you get there- I say this knowing there is a shortage of employees to be had in a remote location which is why I’m giving it 4 stars. Got the biscuits and gravy, gravy was room temp. Good flavor though

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Quick and easy coffee stand at the corner. A bit of traffic but its along the highway. Service is quick and coffee is hot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Delicious coffee and amazing bagels! Conveniently placed location while driving from Talkeetna to Denali. The bagel sandwiches are freshly prepared after ordering. Coffee is also nicely made and customizable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I don’t go here often because of the lines. When they have cars waiting they should walk out and take orders. The staff is super friendly and the food is always great, but their system is horribly inefficient because they wait to take your order and prepare it while you wait at the window and then lather rinse repeat. 3 cars ahead of you means plan on 20+ minute wait until you even get to the window to order.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Drive through only place. Fine if you want to wait 30 minutes for a filter coffee. Unfortunately, didn’t have a great experience and can’t give a good review.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Wraps

Fresh food, I had the everything bagel with sausage, bacon, egg and cheese. It was delicious. My man cub had reindeer sausage croissant. It was fantastic. We both ordered Americanos and they were great. Staff was very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow, fantastic Americano. We own a coffee shop and their shots are perfect. I had their reindeer sausage croissant which was both filling and delicious. Had to try their biscuit and gravy, which was also fantastic. Stop here anytime you’re going through Talkeetna or on your way to Denali

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great service and nice staff. Delicious food and drink. 100% recommended ☺️

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is excellent this place gets a 10 for their biscuits and gravy. It was all good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I've been there three times now they seem to be always closed strange it's summer you think they'd be open all the time winter's coming The place looks fantastic hopefully next time they'll be open

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

LONG WAIT, the food is made fresh two people at a time. Be ready for at least a 15 min wait as they prepare but it’s delicious!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Reindeer Sausage

Coffee is great! But wait time is bad, they really need to speed up, we were waiting 20mins to get coffee around 9am.

Over an hour wait for a breakfast sandwich with only 5 cars in line.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 1

If you like 45 minute waits in line then this is the coffee stand for you!!
The hours are not convenient, we waited in line for 45 minutes just to have them tell us they are closed....which is 2 pm.
And don't get me started on the owners, I have dealt with bulls that didn't have the level of animosity like they do.
If I were you I would take my business 10 miles down the parks hwy to the left, its a great coffee stand. Or go to the coffee shop in Talkeetna.
But I HIGHLY recommend you do not stop here.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

No sense of urgency, waited nearly 15 mins for one drink. The drink had no flavor and was watery.

Service: 1