November 20, 2012 - We read about this cafe and decided, as it was pretty much lunchtime when we were approaching the relevant mile marker, to give it a try. Really glad we did. The food is fantastic - the soup was genuinely homemade and packed with flavour (nothing artificial); the accompanying bread was amazing; and the carrot cake muffins and the cookies were outstanding. The place...is a little gem. Trip Advisor Review
October 2012 - Worked in Talkeetna the past two summers and loved to send all my RV traveling tourists to this place, especially the Euro's. They ALL came back and thanked me for telling them about the place. Not one person in two years complained and most raved about it. Not what you would expect in out back Alaska, as the baked goods are all prepared at a high level of craft...Very consistent, again another suprise in my experience traveling thought out the state while eating out. - Steve, Trip Advisor Review
January 2012 - If you are Yelping Talkeetna eateries, you probably are from out of town ...coming for a Denali flight. On your way in, you'll likely be driving fast...and blow right by this place. But if you catch a glimmer of a building with a flying squirrel sign, turn around and head in for some cafe style treats. The place has a hippy vibe to it and specializes in the natural genre of cuisine. We were only in town for two days, but made two stops. First one we ate soups which were quite hearty and the second was to return to stock up on the awesome desserts. It takes a long time to get where you are going in Alaska, so...stop here on your way in and out of town to grab snacks for the long car trip ahead. Service was friendly and we were served by a younger woman with one of those smiling fresh faces you see in foaming cleanser ads. Walls are adorned with art that ...added a nice local touch. - Jason L, Yelp review
February 2010 - Brunch was fabulous today. We spent much the meal chatting about how grateful we are that you are in business and what a special place you have. I especially appreciate the quality of your work and the local haven that you provide. Thank you for being here and sharing your talents with us. - Shannon, Talkeetna resident
December 2010 - It was great to see that the white-elephant gift I brought, a travel mug with a Flying Squirrel gift certificate, was one of the most popular, and traded for, presents opened at our staff party. - Kathleen, Talkeetna resident
November 2010 - Mat Su Convention & Visitor's Bureau Awards Cheechako New Business Award to Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe. Read more here.
October 2010 - My daughter, age 8 and the sesame allergic, ate four pieces right out of the bag on our way home in the car. It is the BEST gluten free bread we have ever tasted. Nothing even comes close to it. Even our non-gluten free family members loved it. Your recipe is PERFECTION! I just can't thank you enough. - Karen, Talkeetna area resident
July 2010 - The Flying Squirrel Cafe is my favorite restaurant in Talkeetna for 2010. Their setting is spectacular, away from the "Disney Land" downtown area, and nestled into the woods, with both indoor and outdoor seating. As soon as you walk in you'll smell the wonderful baked goods and enjoy their large, open space. Their meals are excellent, and if you come at night, their pizzas are out of this world good. - Alvin Alexander, EzineArticles.com
July 2010 - A quick note to say thank you for the WONDERFUL menu you created for the inaugural Wilderness Wellness Retreat this last weekend! The food was met with “oohs and ahhs” from the retreat participants. All of it was delicious and received rave reviews. It was so nice to have complete confidence in the meals being served. It made such a huge difference in the overall purpose and feel of the retreat. Thank you – and your staff – for all of your hard work and outstanding service. It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to more catering opportunities in the future (and the occasional visit to Talkeetna for a cookie/bread/pizza and coffee). - Jean Marcey
April 2010 - The Flying Squirrel is 3 miles OUT of the downtown area on the Spur Rd, which is wonderful for avoiding the summer crowds. Us locals are pretty psyched to have a place with reasonably priced delicious foods that we can ride a bike to....The atmosphere is bright and colorful, with new art shows on the walls each month. Delicious, healthy, creative food. - Talkeetna Cabin Girl, Trip Advisor Review
September 2009 - I stopped by for lunch with my family for the first time on Sunday and everything was fantastic. The fresh grainy bread, beet salad, and lentil soup were all scrumptious and the rugelach - OH MY GOD - was to die for!!! I'm telling everyone I know in Eagle River and Anchorage all about the Flying Squirrel....Alaskans need fresh, delicious, aesthetically pleasing food like yours. I can't wait until my next trip to Talkeetna. (You'll be my first stop!) - Natalie, What's Cool In Alaska |