Smoke Shack Aka Uncle Bob's - Seward

This is a lovely spot for brunch, offering tasty comfort food! The restaurant is set in an old train car by the harbor, surrounded by a charming coffee shop and various shops. You place your order at a window, and there are covered picnic tables available if you'd like to enjoy your meal on-site. I tried the biscuits with sausage gravy and grits, and the special of the day was pork with green chili—both were outstanding! The biscuits were soft and perfectly absorbed the rich gravy. The grits were a bit heavy but packed with flavor and cheesy goodness. The portions were generous, leaving me completely satisfied by the end of my meal. My friends opted for sandwiches and a breakfast burrito, which they also praised as delicious.

I also tried the strawberry mint lemonade, which was very refreshing, but at $5 for a small serving, it felt a bit pricey. My mom opted for the French toast, which came with sausage and eggs. The sausage tasted homemade, with a unique seasoning blend that made it truly special! I highly recommend this place. They even have a cute patio in the back with shaded tables, making it a lovely spot to enjoy the old trains nearby!

Highly recommended by both locals and visitors, we decided to try this place for breakfast while in town. A bus driver informed us that it's run by two young siblings, and she was incredibly cheerful and friendly. Keep in mind that outdoor dining is the only option, so dress appropriately. Each table is provided with disinfecting spray, and customers are asked to clean up after themselves. You might end up sharing a table with others, but that can actually be a fun way to exchange tips and information. I ordered eggs Benedict and coffee. To be honest, I'm not quite sure why this spot is labeled as the best breakfast place in town. It wasn't bad, but it didn't quite live up to the hype for me. I do appreciate the train theme and love the decor, especially the train wreck exhibit. It's located across from the Seward depot and serves breakfast and lunch.

Sorry it's closed! We walked from the Gateway Hotel and found the rail cars where The Smoke Shack used to be. Talked to a cool guy in a rail car espresso shop who filled us in. He recommended the Porthole food truck and Mermaid Grotto. We chose Mermaid Grotto since we wanted to sit down and be served. Cool place! Amazing view and house made biscuits.

Popped over to this spot while waiting on a boat tour and needing something quick, the folks from the hotel suggested the smoke Shack. Housed in an old train car so you have to order at the front window and pick-up from the back. There's no indoor seating, outdoor picnic style seating under tarps is what they have. Wouldn't be a bad idea on a nice day but it was cold and they didn't even have deck heaters. I ordered four breakfast burritos with sausage. They were huge, stuffed with eggs, sausage, potatoes, tomato, and cheese. Really good flavor but I wish they'd give more sausage and egg and less potato. All in all pretty good, would go back and try lunch next time.