Rose's Cafe — Restaurant in Alaska

Had the good fortune of coming across this little gem while visiting Denali in late July. The weather was nice so we sat outside. The servers and staff were cheerful and gracious (shout out to Selena - hope I got that right). Now for the important part. The food was delicious! I had French toast, a couple of fried eggs cooked perfectly, and good local sausage. My wife had scrambled eggs, bacon, and sourdough toast. Seems like a routine breakfast but MAN OH MAN was it good. I like French toast, and theirs was top 3. Ever. We were at Denali three days, and my only disappointment was that they were closed Sunday and Monday. When we go back, I seriously will take that into account when planning. Even if you're staying in the congested part of Healy, Rose's is well worth the scenic drive down...

Rose treated us like family in her quiet, small cafe. She greeted us when we walked in the door and made small talk. The young waiter brought us water, including a cup with a lid and straw for our 10-month old, she came following behind with a pair of scissors to snip the straw to make it easier for him to drink. It was like having my mom there! When she came to take our order, I told her I didn't feel well since I was pregnant, she helped me pick food off the menu and suggested some peppermint tea (for which she didn't charge us). It's a small menu, like diner food, but it's definitely where locals and tourists eat. The other dining option had a 45-minute wait and seemed to cater to tourists (the host was kind there too, but we needed food fast). We were so happy that we...

While staying in Healy (overnight) at Aurora Denali Lodge, we got the chance to eat at this cafe (not just once but twice, dinner and breakfast). The place is full of character, charm, and story to tell. I so love the simplicity of the place and the unexpected framed and funny quotations all over. So this place is usually filled during summertime, but in winter, when visited, we had the place to ourselves (tour group). We had so much fun (and laughter) dining at this place where we had great interaction with the owners and staff who are vivaciously funny. The breakfast menu is outstanding and has a big portion. I love the french toast. You got to love family owned diner that is being managed, tended, and served by the owners themselves. That in itself make eveything personal...