The Black Bear - Denali

This place had many possibilities, and I wish I had tried more of them. I had a trail mix cookie from the serval vegan options and it was great!

After a peek at the menu online, I knew I had to give this place a shot. I convinced my group to trek down to the gorge for breakfast and we were not disappointed. The location is small, but there’s ample outdoor seating. Inside is cramped, so I suggest sitting outside if possible. Plus, the view is unbeatable. I ordered the avocado toast on focaccia; I was unsure if focaccia was naturally vegan, but the waitress was quick to address my concerns and asked, in the back of the house, for me. They were generous with their avocado and the fresh basil spread was deliciously smooth. I ordered an iced coffee with hemp milk, but received coconut. When I asked the waitress, she apologized profusely. I told her it was fine and I didn’t want to waste the coffee; she told me to come back when I was finished for a free hemp iced coffee. Lastly, I ordered a vegan berry oat bar and snagged a local kombucha for the road. The berries were fresh and the oats had a hint of sweet, perfect for a long day of travel. Overall, my entire party was satisfied with their meals, and I was no exception. The wait staff is friendly and accommodating. This is a must visit if you’re down in Denali.

They offer a delicious vegan pesto avocado toast on focaccia bread, along with some delightful vegan pastries. I highly recommend the blueberry crumb pastry.

I enjoyed a wonderful cappuccino along with brown rice and a boron shell. It was a fantastic way to start the day. I'm so glad they are here!

I'm not really a big fan of avocado toast, so I just ordered a latte and a jam cookie. Unfortunately, both were a bit disappointing and felt overpriced. I appreciate that there are a few vegan options available, but overall, I have to say I was let down after hearing all the high praise.