Pioneer Cafe
Old-school Mission Street diner where fishermen and tradespeople come for big breakfasts at all hours.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Old-school Mission Street diner where fishermen and tradespeople come for big breakfasts at all hours.
On the menu
- Breakfast served all day, including reindeer sausage and flapjacks
- Burgers and reindeer dogs
- Counter, booth and table seating
- Historic Ketchikan photos on the walls
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with alaska.org, wanderlog.com, tripadvisor.in. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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