4 Best Restaurants in Yukon Territory, Canada

Wild-game dishes such as elk and bison are the Klondike's specialty, but it's also known for halibut, salmon, arctic char, and killer ribs. The restaurant meets vegetarians' needs with pasta and other meatless dishes. There's almost always a line at this wildly popular place, but it's worth the wait for some of the best food in town and for the chance to dine in the oldest operating building in Whitehorse.

One of the hippest coffee shops you'll ever set foot in—but completely devoid of snobbery—shares space with a bicycle shop, cleverly named Icycle Sport. The service is superfriendly, and the coffee is, quite simply, stellar, as are the baked goods. Several members of the same family run different angles of the operation.

This coffee shop and its fresh-baked pastries provide a much-needed dose of warmth in Dawson's winter months. The chocolate-almond croissants are a local favorite.

Choose from fresh-baked breads and pastries, homemade soups and sandwiches, and salads and quiches at this charming café and deli. Locals love the chocolate cake, a moist, rich delight.