Black Bear Coffee House

We are visiting Denali at the end of the season. This coffee shop/cafe had all the items available that I chose on the menu. I have celiac and I was ecstatic to find gf breakfast items as well as bakery items (bonus). Best avocado toast that I have ever had.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They had 4-5 GF bakery options! All kept on the top shelf. I felt safe - ordered the apple crumble bar and a cappuccino.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Safe and knowledgeable about gluten and cross-contamination. Had GF brunch options as well as pastries. And homemade syrups for coffee. Will be going back!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Food was okay, but felt very safe. Had the morel mushroom and adobo chicken tacos. The corn tortillas seemed handmade and had good flavor but completely fell apart, making the tacos impossible to pick up.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Lots of gluten free options. Friendly and helpful staff. Coffee was good. Only concern would be cross contamination as gluten free bakery items share a case with non gluten free bakery items. They did have gluten free items on top shelf.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Awesome place but gluten free menu not perfect. There needs to be a separate toaster for the gluten free bread and polenta is deep fried with gluten items. Otherwise it’s a cute establishment.

My favorite stop at Denali for GF baked goods. Buckwheat Brownie and Apple cake were sooo good; you would never know they were gluten free!!! Coffee is good too. ;)

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Expansive menu with lots of vegetarian/vegan options. GF pastries, breads, and substantive food options makes this a great stop while in Denali.

Menu had great GF options, understood cross contamination, staff were great and food was fresh and tasty! Highly recommend! Also cute and chill atmosphere.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Wow. A very creative menu, especially for Alaska, and lots of GF options clearly marked on the menu. Looks like nearly a third of the bakery items are GF too, although I didn't try any. The Heuvos Rancheros for brunch were great.

Menu marked with GF items. Staff was great answering questions I had and careful to avoid cross contamination. Had eggs, bacon and GF bagel. Would eat here again.

Black Bear Coffee House offers many gluten-free options: bagels, yogurt, ham, cookies, brownies, oatmeal, granola and scones. The bagels are Udi's frozen bagels - arrive early before they are sold out. I ordered a Breakfast Sandwich with eggs & ham on a Udi's gluten-free bagel, Greek Yogurt, and granola.

Nice little place. Surprised it wasn't already on the site. They seemed aware of celiac and needs of gf patrons. They did have a disclaimer about potential cross contamination which was good to know. Depends what you buy I think. Had a fair few items on offer and staff seem friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes