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We've compiled the best of the best in Fairbanks - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This crepes-all-day spot is the place to be on summer mornings, specifically if you can nab a seat on the expansive patio. Located in the center of downtown, the Crepery offers a lengthy menu of sweet and savory crepes stuffed with ingredients from brie and pear to salmon and crab.
With its tasty treats and eclectic artwork from around the world, this hangout is so popular that a line often curls out the door. It's a worthy stop either for a to-go lunch to bring on a hike or a well-made espresso and a cookie, a scone, or a muffin to savor inside. The kitchen also serves up breakfast burritos, quiche, soup, and sandwiches, along with pizzas cooked in a wood-burning oven. Desserts include tiramisu and cheesecake. The "roasting" in the shop name isn't just for looks—all the beans brewed here are also roasted here.
It's hard to believe the forever-in-motion staffers at the Cookie Jar can squeeze in the time to provide such friendly service, but they do. Don't miss the French toast made from sliced cinnamon rolls, but if you're not in a breakfast mood, don't worry: the menu includes everything from salads to coq au vin.
This casual bakery serves well-crafted espresso drinks, excellent baked goods, over-stuffed sandwiches, and some of the best bagels in the city. The well-lit dining is a locals' favorite spot to meet up with friends, read the newspaper, or watch the bakers knead fresh dough through a viewing window from the dining area.
