Coldfoot Camp Trucker's Cafe — Restaurant in Alaska

My husband and I were guests at the Coldfoot Camp Inn and ate regularly at the Camp Restaurant. Both the Inn and the Cafe were just what we needed to make our stay in Coldfoot comfortable. We enjoyed meeting people at the Cafe and learned a lot about Coldfoot from the truck drivers, the wait staff, and travelers who came through. It is a fascinating and beautiful part of the country and Coldfoot itself has a great story as to how it came to be, how it went through various booms and busts, and now serves at the northernmost truck stop there is. I was there in March of 2013 to see the Aurora Borealis, but even more impressive were the mountains of the Brooks Range. The guides were very well spoken, know their history, told great tales about early Alaska, and treated us like we were very special guests. I'd go again in a minute! March is the best month to go, they told us. Lots of sun during the day and stunning...

The drive from Fairbanks to this gem is breathtaking! The cafe itself has a great American food menu with lots of options. No matter what you order, the portion size will be enormous! We tried the burgers, the T-Rex, the Truckers special, grilled cheese, chicken strips, & coffee. Every meal was awesome and the coffee hit the spot! The staff makes you feel right at home with their hospitable and friendly attitudes and demeanors. The gift shop had several apparel options to choose from, along with additional souvenir options. There were some interesting facts and some history on the back of the menu. Along the walls of the cafe, you could find lots of neat stories about events or people who have passed through. The atmosphere, while rugged, was relaxed and welcoming. We can’t...

A shining oasis in the middle of the Dalton Highway.

After cycling down from Deadhorse and having nothing but freeze-dried meals for a few days, coming to Coldfoot was a well needed refresh of fresh food. My buddy had a shot knee from biking and needed a couple day break. We frequented the cafe a number of times in our couple days there and was greeted with delicious food and hospitality every time— no matter what time of day.

Definitely a must-stop for anyone going through or out of the Dalton Highway. Can’t go wrong with huge pancake with side of reindeer sausage, or a melt-in-your-mouth French Dip, or a biscuit sandwich for the road, or even something as basic as a cheeseburger with fries— you...