Bun On The Run - Fairbanks

When we reached the window to place our order, we chose to get a cinnamon roll (without raisins) for $5. You can ask for raisins at no extra charge, but we left them out since we planned to share with our dog, and raisins are not safe for dogs. Unfortunately, we were both disappointed with the cinnamon roll as it tasted stale and didn’t seem freshly baked that morning. Later, when we got back to our rental, we warmed it up, and while it improved slightly in taste, it still felt like it was at least a day old. Next, we tried a Basil Parmesan scone for $4.50. This scone was hard and crunchy, leading us to suspect it too had not been freshly baked. However, I did enjoy its flavor, even if it seemed like it had been made at least a day prior. Our total came to $9.50. On a positive note, the service was very friendly, and our wait time for the items was quite short. Unfortunately, we were not pleased with our purchase and wouldn't return.

Absolutely amazing atmosphere and one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! The bread was freshly baked, and there was a great variety of fillings to choose from. They also had vegetarian options and a lovely outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your meal or wait for your order. We got there an hour before closing and found that they had sold out of some baked goods, so make sure to arrive early if you want to grab a bun! I would definitely come back if I'm ever in Fairbanks again!

Delicious buns perfect for grabbing on the go or enjoying while lounging in the sun. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Both the food and coffee were fantastic!

It's hard for me to review Bun on the Run because they were out of their cinnamon rolls at 10am so I can't speak to whether or not they live up to the hype. The cheddar jalapeno roll I chose as an alternate was also sold out. They helpfully have a plate at the ordering area with samples of all of the baked goods so I picked what looked intriguing, which was a mandarin sour cream muffin. I generally don't like orange anything, but I tried it it because it was different and I am a sucker for anything different. The muffin had fantastic texture. The orange flavor was not strong, which was good for me, but might not be for others. The toddler I had with me, who normally eats anything declined to eat any. I also picked up a bag of multi-grain buns in a ziploc bag. The man in line behind me said they are great toasted. I will reserve judgment until they are toasted because a bite as-is was a bit dense and stale. The toddler, however, happily chewed on a hunk of it for a long time. This served a valuable purpose because I didn't think the little one actually needed food at this point, but it kept him happy and busy. I also got a monster cookie, which is a giant oatmeal cookie with oats, peanuts, M&Ms, peanut M&Ms, raisins, and probably other things. It was pretty good. It held up well for nibbling from throughout the day and I felt like I was getting some nutrition along with my cookie. Why Bun on the Run is getting 4 stars from me is that I liked their set up. They have quite a few outdoor tables, some with chairs, but many with logs with little covers. It was a nice place to sit outside and have a breakfast snack. The little one could then explore afterwards, and made friends, and had so much fun climbing up and down the little platform by the ordering window. The little one's new friends pointed out that there is a park across the street as well. The outdoor dining served us well as a break between rounds of bush shopping.

I remember this place from our time here in the late 90s. Their scones were so good, I couldn't wait to have one again. I was happy to see they had expanded to a bigger trailer, thinking it meant they were doing really well. Unfortunately, when places get bigger, they tend to lose something in their growth. Bun on the Run lost the care and love that used to go into their food. The scone I had was NOTHING like I remembered. It was like comparing a beautiful light feather to a dry heavy brick, it was TERRIBLE. Their chocolate chip cookies were just okay. We also ordered hot chocolate. They were nothing more than instant mix barely stirred into warm water. We dumped everything out, what a waste of money.