Looking for great food in Fairbanks, AK? The Cookie Jar Restaurant is a top-rated American restaurant serving hearty, satisfying meals in a welcoming setting. Known for quality ingredients, comforting flavors, and friendly service, this Fairbanks American restaurant is a favorite for diners who want a reliable place to enjoy classic American breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Whether you are craving a warm homestyle meal, a casual family dining experience, or a local spot with consistently great food, The Cookie Jar Restaurant delivers the kind of comfort and quality that keeps guests coming back.
To enjoy a standout American restaurant experience in Fairbanks, AK, visit The Cookie Jar Restaurant and see why it is one of the area's most trusted dining destinations.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Yummy with ranch or BBQ sauce! Served with fries
Homemade bread filled with crunchy peanut butter and raspberry preserves. Served with fries
Marinara sauce with linguine noodles and garlic bread
On homemade bread with mild Cheddar. Served with fries
Willy's little brother: 1/4 lb. beef patty with cheese and fries
Your child's favorite
12 oz., broiled and served with two large eggs
Two homemade biscuits with homemade sausage gravy, choice of potatoes and served with ham, bacon or sausage
Traditional Round lightly breaded and golden fried then covered with sausage gravy. Served with two large eggs. Consumption of raw or undercooked potentially hazardous foods may result in food borne illness
Our cinnamon roll cut in half, dipped in egg batter, grilled and dusted in powdered sugar. Served with ham, bacon or sausage
A warm tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, Cheddar, green peppers, onions and diced ham
Ham, Cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs on grilled sourdough toast
8oz broiled and served with two large eggs, potatoes and toast
Our prime rib, lightly breaded and golden fried then covered with sausage gravy. Served with two large eggs. Consumption of raw or undercooked potentially hazardous foods may result in food borne illness
Two homemade biscuits with homemade sausage gravy, choice of potatoes
Our cinnamon roll cut in half, dipped in egg batter, grilled and dusted in powdered sugar
We stuff our cinnamon roll halves with cream cheese, grilled and topped with berry compote and whipped cream. Served with ham, bacon, or sausage
An 8 oz. New York served with two large eggs
Two large fresh eggs, with your choice of ham, thick cut bacon or link sausage
12 oz., broiled and served with two large eggs
Homemade corn beef cooked and diced then mixed with hashbrown potatoes, onions and grilled. Topped with two eggs and your choice of toast
We stuff our cinnamon roll halves with cream cheese, grilled and topped with berry compote and whipped cream
A fat toasted bagel with a layer of scrambled eggs, sliced ham and Cheddar cheese
Extra Egg & Meat: Three large fresh eggs, with your choice of two meats; ham, thick cut bacon or link sausage
Ask your server what the chef has created today! Served with your choice of home-fried potatoes, hash browns, or fruit
A slice of cinnamon roll dipped in egg batter, grilled and dusted with powdered sugar and served with two pieces of bacon
2 mini cakes with 1 sausage or 2 strips of bacon
For the waffle lover! Small
One egg, two strips of bacon, home fries, and toast
Lightly breaded prime rib* golden fried and topped with homemade sausage gravy
Choice hand cut rib eye from the prime rib, known for its generous marbling and tenderness
Boneless, skinless chicken breast rolled in breadcrumbs, Italian seasonings and Parmesan, golden fried and topped with marinara and more Parmesan. Served over fettuccine with vegetables and garlic bread
Cookie Jar's homemade meat loaf topped with beef gravy
Tender pieces of smoked salmon and sliced mushrooms with a rich alfredo sauce makes this the best one!
Slow-cooked and served with mashed potatoes and beef gravy, vegetables and a homemade roll
12 oz. steak with less marbling, still tender
Sautéed shrimp and fresh mushrooms in a creamy-pesto sauce topped with fresh diced tomatoes
Tender slices of chicken sautéed in butter, white wine, garlic onions, and fresh mushrooms. Served over pasta
Fresh sautéed vegetables layered with marinara, lasagna noodles and three different kinds of cheese. Served with garlic bread
Beer battered halibut served with our homemade tartar sauce and fries
Tender chunks of prime rib, sautéed with mushrooms, onions and red wine, simmered in beef gravy and topped with sour cream. Served over fettuccine with garlic bread
Italian sausage, tangy homemade marinara, and three kinds of cheese run four layers deep. Baked until bubbly. Served with garlic bread
Rich cream sauce with garlic and Parmesan Cheese
Sautéed chicken in a rich cream sauce with garlic and Parmesan Cheese
Spicy breaded chicken, lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomato and ranch dressing in a garlic herb wrap
Thinly sliced and piled high ham
Made fresh in-house daily!
Cucumber, cream cheese, red onion, green leaf lettuce and guacamole
Made fresh in-house daily!
Crispy bacon and tender baked chicken with lettuce, Cheddar cheese, tomato, ranch dressing all rolled in a garlic herb wrap
Thinly sliced and piled high roast beef
Thinly sliced and piled high Turkey breast
Halibut chunks, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce all rolled up in a garlic herb wrap
Thick sliced prime rib served on a hoagie with au jus
Thick sliced prime rib served on a hoagie with au jus
Spinach, mozzarella & ricotta cheese, minced garlic enclosed in our whole wheat dough
Thinly sliced roast beef and served on a hoagie roll with au jus
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, served on grilled rye bread
Tuna salad and Cheddar cheese grilled on your choice of bread
Grilled tomato, sautéed onions, and Cheddar cheese on your choice of grilled bread. A vegetarian delight!
Pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, served on grilled rye bread
Ground beef, pizza sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella enclosed in our white dough
Warm meat loaf on toasted homemade wheat bread with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise
Two thick slices of bread dipped in egg batter then grilled with ham, turkey, Swiss, and Cheddar cheese. Sprinkled with powdered sugar
Ground beef, onion, sauerkraut and Cheddar enclosed in our whole wheat dough
Thinly sliced pastrami and Swiss cheese served on grilled rye bread
Bob's favorite - grilled with bacon, onions and cheese served on a hoagie
Crisp bacon, tomato and lettuce on your choice of toasted bread
Our version of this sandwich is a BLT with turkey, Cheddar and Swiss. Oatnut, sourdough or rye is strongly recommended
1/2 lb. burger patty, grilled onions and Swiss cheese on grilled rye bread
Grilled with bacon, onions and cheese served on a hoagie
Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese
Red onion, green pepper, fresh mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli and Cheddar cheese
Sausage and Cheddar cheese
Choose 3 ingredients
Diced ham, with green peppers, onions, and Cheddar cheese
Made with Cheddar cheese
Bacon, ham, sausage and cheddar cheese
Cookie jar chili with Cheddar and a side of sour cream
Crispy bacon, ham, diced green pepper and Cheddar cheese
Yummy with our homemade buttermilk ranch or barbecue sauce. Served with fries
Battered and fried sweet onions. Served with buttermilk ranch dressing
Buffalo-style, bite-size breaded breast pieces, fried. Served with fries
Served with tangy marinara
Filled with sautéed onion, pepperjack, Cheddar and zesty Southwestern seasoning. Served with sour cream and salsa
Served with tangy marinara
Filled with sautéed onion, pepperjack, cheddar and zesty southwestern seasoning. Served with sour cream and salsa
Our crispy fries are topped with our homemade chili and real cheese sauce
A delicious black bean burger with Cheddar cheese and guacamole. Our veggie favorite!
1/2 lb. burger with all the trimmings. Without cheese
1/2 lb. burger with all the trimmings and Cheddar or American cheese
Like our willy cheeseburger with crisp bacon. Choose Swiss, Cheddar, American, or pepperjack
Beer batter halibut topped with Cheddar cheese and served with homemade tartar sauce
1/2 lb. patty with sautéed mushrooms, crisp bacon and Swiss cheese
1/2 lb. patty topped with pepperjack cheese and jalapeños for a spicy zip
A boneless skinless breast marinated in teriyaki sauce, grilled and topped with Swiss
Boneless chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese and thin sliced black forest ham
1/2 lb. patty with Cheddar and Swiss cheese, a slice of ham and crisp bacon
Boneless chicken breast topped with Cheddar or Swiss
Fresh romaine, tossed with croutons and Caesar dressing
Choice of Steak Pottage or Vegetarian Vegetable of Soup of the Day
Fresh romaine, tossed with croutons and Caesar dressing
Greek olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, onions, Parmesan cheese, romaine tossed in a Greek dressing
Sliced chicken breast served atop fresh romaine, tossed with croutons and Caesar dressing
Fresh spinach, Parmesan cheese, bacon, tomatoes and sliced egg and topped with onion
Fresh spinach, Parmesan cheese, bacon, tomatoes and sliced egg and topped with onion and sliced chicken breast
Chopped greens, chopped tomato, bacon, diced boiled eggs, diced chicken breast, diced avocado, blue cheese crumbles
Choice of Steak Pottage or Vegetarian Vegetable of Soup of the Day
Choice of Steak Pottage or Vegetarian Vegetable of Soup of the Day
Romaine and green leaf lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, cabbage and croutons
Sliced turkey, ham, Swiss and Cheddar cheese with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, sliced egg, fresh greens, topped with onion and your choice of dressing
Cup of fresh fruit
Served with two eggs, two pancakes, and your choice of ham, bacon or link sausage. Sorry, no potatoes with this one
Two slices french toast, two fresh eggs and your choice of ham, thick sliced bacon or link sausage. Sorry, no potatoes with this one
Crispy and good
Served with two eggs, waffle, and your choice of ham, bacon or link sausage. Sorry, no potatoes with this one
Hear from our valued guests
Everything you’ve read about Rainey the waitress is correct! We were fortunate enough to have her wait on us this morning and she is awesome! The breakfast was phenomenal as well. I had an omelette and I was definitely not shorted on sausage and bacon. The wheat bread is made in house and thick - like thicker than Texas toast. We also got two gigantic cinnamon rolls to go. We went on a Sunday morning around 8:00, no wait. When we left, the place was full.
Never had a prime rib fried steak, but man was it tasty!! I will 100% be returning because there is soo much to try. If you're passing through Fairbanks or just visiting, this is a must try before you leave.
I wish I remembered to take photos! Im sorry! I used The Cookie Jar this week to cater a work event for approximately 75 people, and I couldn’t have been happier with the experience. We actually ended up with closer to 90 attendees, and there was still enough food for everyone. We ordered chicken parmesan, lasagna, pot roast, and 75 assorted cookies. The pot roast was definitely the crowd favorite and it was tender, flavorful, and served with potatoes and carrots. With the entrees they also included green beans, salad, rolls, garlic bread, croutons, and salad dressing, which made everything feel so complete and filling. Bob was outstanding to work with. He communicated clearly throughout the entire process, was transparent about costs and expectations, and made planning the event stress-free. When I forgot to follow-up with him when placing the order, he reached out to me directly to help ensure we could get it all done in time (so grateful for this because I got swamped!) He also provided a very generous military discount, which was greatly appreciated. Fairbanks has always been military friendly to us but this experience was one of the better experiences we have had with a restaurant. Throughout the evening, I received countless compliments on the food, and many people asked where it had come from. My organization hosts events like this every couple of months, and this was our first time using The Cookie Jar. It was also the most positive feedback I’ve received from attendees about any catered meal we’ve provided. In fact, I’ve already been asked to use The Cookie Jar again for future events. Thank you to Bob and the entire team for your professionalism, excellent service, and delicious food. And of course, the cookies were amazing too!
This charming gem is not only really cute it has delicious breakfast and lunch items. We had an omelette and Nolan’s special stuffed cinnamon roll ! And the mushroom, sausage and mozerella quiche with fruit was great! I also had a delicious vanilla latte! Both were Devine! Our waitress was the best! We would eat here every day if we lived here!!
Delicious! This place was recommended by a friend in SoCal before my visitors left town. It did not disappoint. I had the quiche and soup of the day. The mushroom soup was so thick and creamy, like whipped cream. The artichoke and chicken quiche was a huge portion and not overly seasoned. A Sr. discount was provided without even asking. I will recommend to others.
We visited fairbanks from Dallas, TX and were in need of a wholesome breakfast. The Cookie Jar was the perfect spot. Great service, real wholesome food, and the vibe was giving grandma's house. You have to grab a cookie or 7.
Went here with a coworker. Hadn't been in years. I ordered the country fried steak and he got the biscuits and gravy. Both meals were excellent. The hash browns were nice and crispy. The country fried steak was very well seasoned and had plenty of gravy. The side portion of bacon was more than we could finish. The service was friendly and fast. Overall an excellent breakfast experience
We're here from Missouri and if we come back this will be a must eat! Breakfast was amazing. Big portions. Everything was soooo good! The sausage links were available FIRE! My omelette looked like it had a pound of ingredients and was cooked to perfection. The best part was the service. Our waitress was all smiles and wiring her butt off for everyone. Best service we've had in Alaska!
1st impressions are lasting impressions. The Excellent food is what has kept me coming back 10 times. Excellent service is another expectation. The portions are more than what I paid for on any meal i picked. The cookies and other pastry's are like "Dude I can't eat the whole thing." The steaks are toe to toe in flavor and portion size with the Steak Houses anywhere I've had at other steak houses. They have plenty of Souvenires to choose from and for excellent for friends n family. The food is cooked by a very professional chef (cook) and he knows his profession. I go to many steak house throughtout the world and this is by far one exceptional Cookie Jar Resturant in Fairbanks,AK. What can i say about atmospher, i would compare it to riding a subway or in an elevator "Everyone sticks to their own world and group" unusual ? No but as a 1st time visitor to this Harsh cold environment it warms the heart. N memory....
This was our second visit, and both experiences were great. The first time we came with a large party of 16, and the food still came out quickly. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and did a wonderful job taking care of such a big group. Before we left, we bought some chocolates, and every one we tried was delicious. We were also given free cookies, which was such a nice touch. The Reuben was so good that we had to come back again, this time with just a group of four. Once again, the food came out within just a few minutes of ordering, and we were given free cookies again. The restaurant is decorated with lots of Christmas décor, which makes it feel very festive and cozy.
Common questions about The Cookie Jar Restaurant
The Cookie Jar Restaurant is located at 1006 Cadillac Ct, Fairbanks, AK 99701, United States, Fairbanks, AK, United States.
You can reach The Cookie Jar Restaurant by calling +1 907-479-8319.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 3164 customer reviews.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following service options: Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following offerings: Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Cookie Jar Restaurant features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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