Food & drink

Cheap eats in Yukon under $10

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A takeaway box of noodles from a Whitehorse food truck

Whitehorse food trucks

Antoinette's Fresh Cooking food truck at Shipyards Park (summer only) does jerk chicken patties for $8. Ba Baa's Slavic Deli on 2nd Ave sells cabbage rolls for $6 and pierogi 6-packs for $9. The rotating trucks at Adäka Cultural Festival in early July sell bannock tacos for $9. Riverside Grocery on Front St does daily hot lunch specials from $7.50 — shepherd's pie, chili, or curry with rice. Grab and eat at Rotary Peace Park across the street.

Bakeries and cafes

Alpine Bakery on Alexander St: cinnamon bun $5, quiche slice $7, morning bun $4. Their soup and half-sandwich combo is $9.50 until sold out (usually by 1pm). Baked Cafe on Main St: breakfast bagel with egg $8.50, giant cookies $4. Burnt Toast on Main does a $9 breakfast sandwich until 11am. Bean North Coffee Roasting on Alaska Highway does drip coffee for $3.50 and pastries for $4 to $5 — 15 minutes from downtown but their beans are the best in town.

Happy hour hacks

Klondike Rib and Salmon runs 4pm to 6pm daily with bison chili at $9 and beer at $6. Woodcutter's Blanket on 2nd Ave does $8 flatbreads at 5pm to 6pm weekdays. Dirty Northern Public House Monday tacos: 2 for $8, plus $5 pints. Sanchez Cantina on Steele St has a $6 taco during 4pm to 5:30pm daily. Yukon Brewing Tap Room on Industrial Rd does a beer flight and pretzel combo for $12 — technically over but shareable for two.

Outside Whitehorse

Village Bakery in Haines Junction sells slice pizza for $6 and soup for $8. Frosty Freeze in Haines Junction has soft-serve cones for $4 and 4-oz burgers for $9. Coalmine Campground in Carmacks (highway stop between Whitehorse and Dawson) sells a legendary burger — the basic version is $10 flat. In Dawson, Alchemy Cafe does breakfast wraps for $8.50, and Riverwest Bistro on Front St has a happy hour perogi plate for $9.

Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to eat cheaply in Whitehorse?

Yes, but you need to work at it. Grocery-store deli lunches, bakery breakfasts, and happy-hour dinners keep daily food costs under $35 per person.

Are there any $5 meals in Yukon?

Rare. Alpine Bakery cinnamon bun ($5), Frosty Freeze soft-serve ($4), and Bean North coffee ($3.50) are the honest sub-$5 items. Meals start at $6.

Do Whitehorse food trucks operate in winter?

No, virtually all shut October through April. Winter cheap eats mean bakeries, delis, and happy hours only.

Where do locals eat cheap in Whitehorse?

Riverside Grocery hot bar, Ba Baa's Slavic Deli, Klondike Rib happy hour, and grocery rotisserie chicken. Most locals cook at home 5 days a week because eating out adds up fast here.