Bear's Paw Bakery

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About Bear's Paw Bakery

Why stop

Scratch-baked pastries, sandwiches, and strong espresso
Opens at 6am—perfect pre-hike fuel

Heads up

Long lines and limited seating at peak times
Popular items sell out by late morning

A Jasper staple right in the townsite, Bear’s Paw Bakery is where locals and road‑trippers stock up before hitting the trails. Everything’s baked in-house daily, coffee is legit, and the case is loaded with grab‑and‑go sandwiches, wraps, and sweets. If you only make one food stop in town, this is an easy pick.

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RestaurantBear's Paw Bakery52.87908, -118.07966

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Local know-how

Tips for visiting Bear's Paw Bakery

Show up at 6–7am for short lines and full pastry selection.
Grab trail cookies and hearty muffins to stash in your daypack.
If it’s jammed, try The Other Paw or Lil’ Bear nearby.
Downtown parking is mostly paid—use the lot across the street or street parking.
Popular bakes sell out by late morning—don’t wait.

Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to visit

Be there at or shortly after 6am for the best selection and no line.
Mid-morning through mid‑afternoon gets packed; lines move but seating is scarce.
Weekdays are calmer than weekends; late afternoon is quieter if you just need a coffee and a treat.

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More about Bear's Paw Bakery

What to orderSignature crowd-pleasers come up again and again: the famous trail cookies, Granny Smith apple…

Signature crowd-pleasers come up again and again: the famous trail cookies, Granny Smith apple pie, and carrot cake. For something savory, check the chilled sandwich case and breakfast bakes; for your caffeine, the full espresso bar keeps the line moving.

The vibeCozy, bustling, and very “mountain town.”

Cozy, bustling, and very “mountain town.” Mornings draw a steady line, tables turn fast, and a bit of outdoor seating appears in good weather. Many folks grab their haul and head straight for the day’s adventure.

PracticalitiesLocation: Downtown Jasper (4 Pyramid Lake Rd), easy to find before you drive out to lakes and…

Location: Downtown Jasper (4 Pyramid Lake Rd), easy to find before you drive out to lakes and canyons.
Hours: Daily, roughly 6am–6pm.
Seating: Limited—plan on takeout when it’s busy.
Parking: Street and nearby paid lots in the town core.

Pro tipIf the line’s slammed, their sister spots—The Other Paw Bakery Cafe and Lil’ Bear—often save…

If the line’s slammed, their sister spots—The Other Paw Bakery Cafe and Lil’ Bear—often save the day with similar goodies and coffee.

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174 sightingsGrizzly BearMost seen around 8 PMSighting map

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315 sightingsMooseMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

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