Kerouac's Restaurant

This place is so delicious. Baker, NV is a tiny town in the middle of nowhere, and Kerouac's is easy to miss, but don't miss it! Highlights for us were the cocktail of the day, with fruit & jalapeno, and an amazing local berry crisp. But the veggie pizza was also great, and the Caesar salad had freshly made dressing. This is expertly prepared food & drink, equivalent to a super fancy restaurant in a city. And remarkably inexpensive. We were there on a Wednesday, and it was not too busy. The friendly staff said it gets busy on Fridays, when there's a band. Beautiful spot, great bar & restaurant. Nice people. Can't recommend too highly.

Fabulous food, a foodies’ paradise in the middle of no where. We had multiple meals here while visiting the park and they were all great. There is a lot of fresh and seasonal dishes here. The service was great, the staff friendly. The went out of their way to accommodate our toddler. Their drink list was amazing. We had a really delicious Paw Paw cider, which really reminded me of growing up I. The Midwest eating PawPaws. We might be biased since we knew the owners.

Loved this place! Only serves breakfast and dinner, and the menus are small by design, but the quality of every item was fantastic (we tried almost everything). The chef has excellent taste. The pastries where to die for. Also, has a great selection of wine and beer, along with a really impressive full bar with a huge selection of cocktails. Service was wonderful, with super friendly people.

We had an exceptional experience at Kerouac's. We were greeted promptly and seated immediately, but outside. Be aware that this place fills up VERY fast. Come early or late, but they stay super busy. Even though it was a bit cold we enjoyed it outside where it was a bit quieter. Service was fast and friendly. Their food is all locally sourced, or if not, they have printed on their menu exactly where it comes from. The cocktail special was wonderful, a watermelon mojito that was all sourced nearby. I got the veggie burger. Honestly, it was a bit bland, until I put tons of ketchup on it, which I generally avoid doing. But the fried were great. Wonderful heirloom tomatoes on it. My partner got the special pizza, an autumn veggie pizza. It was pretty good. Our favorite part was the appetizer Brussels sprouts. Those were delicious! We left with a cookie and a coffee cake for dessert. All around, it's really great and the best meal in Baker. Perfect for after spending a day in the National Park.

Delicious food and great service. We sat outside on a beautiful evening and had some of the vegetarian / pescatarian plates from the tapas menu. The veggie board with Kite Hill vegan garlic & herb spread was delicious. So were the bruschetta, crab cakes and French fries.

the food was amazingly fresh and service outstanding, considering the remoteness of this tiny town. I was preparing a weekend of escape from civilization to the nowhere in the heart of Nevada desert with backpack camping and cold energy bars only, the fallen gas station gave me such impression of Westworld, but stepping in Kerouacs was like a gate to the future. of course. great basin np was superb. good to have that gate for those who like a drop of honey in their dark coffee.

This place is a real delight. Fantastic food (they're sufficiently committed to quality that they FedEx ingredients they can't source locally) and a top drawer wine and beer list (the husband of the lovely couple that run it used to work in the wine business in NYC). Top drawer service too. We sat outside and watched the world go by while drinking a fantastic cocktail special, was a perfect end to the say exploring the parks nearby.

Possibly one of the best restaurants I've eaten at in remote USA. I ordered the house special pizza which they cooked in the proper Italian style, I.E. thin crust and swamped with excessive toppings... Delicious. I sat at the bar and enjoyed two local beers and an perfectly mixed old fashioned made with my choice of bourbon. The bar tender really knows his stuff. I finished with a rhubarb crumble. The crumble was soggy, but it still tasted ok.

WOW ! I am almost speechless with joy finding this little gem. The vibe is EVERYTHING in a small coffee and healthy food joint and this place has it! The "Blind dog Coffee" was superior (we bought a bag" they have a selection of miscellaneous organic foods like milk and cheese EVEN organic meats even Dave's killer bread!!! It reminded me of a sweet little hippy coffee joint in Nevada city ca or Grass Valley ca This place is a MUST!!!! Rachael that works there is a perfect fit!

This was such a great treat after camping for almost a week in Utah. James helped us check in and was such a great person to talk to. You could tell he cares about his guests and his inn. He even showed us a map of Great Basin and showed us all the best spots. Five of us got the family suite which consisted of a queen bed, futon, and a private room with a twin. The room was spotless and had a retro feel to it. We were given complimentary protein bars, stickers, and postcards. The inn was so calm and quiet throughout the stay. The next day we walked over to the general store to get some great coffee drinks. Location is under 10 minutes away from the Great Basin visitor center. Thanks for a great stay James and Liz!

Wonderful place to stay right outside of a beautiful National Park! We visited The Great Basin nat park on a long road trip through Nevada. The Stargazer Inn was my favorite place we stayed along our roadtrip. The rooms were very clean & comfortable. The general store was well stocked & absolutely adorable. The staff and owners were so hospitable & welcoming, (even gave me batteries for my red light, after they already closed for the day) Everything detail here made for a wonderful stay. The outdoor space is also a great bonus with a beautiful view! I highly recommended staying at The Stargazer Inn!

Had a wonderfully made iced chai here on a hot day. Chocolate muffin with it was fine. No espresso options, but vibe and atmosphere are nice.

What a lovely place by Great Basin National Park ! It is a convenience store and has an inn. This review is based on the convenient store which also serves beverages, wine, beer, matcha, coffee, hot chocolate and tea, pre packaged food, souvenirs, books, and many more ! Loved the friendly owners who run the place ! It is amazing to find small businesses here in this side of town that's opened in November ! Thanks to the Park Ranger who told us about this place !

While we were in Baker, Nevada for just 24 hours you must know that we went to this establishment approximately four times and we stayed at the motel. When in Baker we will be back. The friendly people that work there made us feel at home. We had coffee, we bought some wine, we enjoyed some dinner snacks and some teriyaki dried mushroom jerky. The store was fully stocked and we can't emphasize enough, this was a great place.

STAY HERE! It's right at the entrance to Great Basin National Park vs other hotels and hour away. My one kiddo declared it was the best "hotel" we'd ever stayed in bc it was so cozy, and the other parsed out part of her rock collection from our road trip to gift to the owners. There are also board games to borrow, which is always such a nice bonus. The owners also run a general store with food, drinks, beverages, gifts, and books, both fiction and non-fiction. Stay here, you won't regret it :)

We stayed here for two nights recently and had a wonderful time. We chose Stargazer over other options due to proximity to Great Basin National Park - the road to the Lehman Caves Visitor Center is a block from the Inn, and although the other visitor center was closed for winter, it's also right down the road. We stayed in one of their rooms with a double bed, perfect for two. The room was stocked with everything we needed - electric kettle, mini-fridge, shampoo/conditioner/body wash. The owner Liz was great; she checked in with us before our stay to make sure we were prepared for the trip, gave us some great tips on what to do around the area, and answered any random questions we had. The store was well-stocked with snacks; we bought some particularly good vegan cheese/nut snack packs and trail bars for our hikes. One important note: Baker is very remote; when we stayed in the winter offseason, all of the restaurants in-town were closed. Liz made sure that we were prepared beforehand, but you may want to keep that in mind when planning a stay depending on when you go. Overall we had a very pleasant stay and were very impressed by the hospitality. We would happily come back next time we're visiting Great Basin.

Pleasantly surprised by this little Inn. Was here the first week of December to hunt. I have AT&T cell phone service and had no problems with making calls, sending/receiving texts or with internet (could stream Netflix/Hulu). About 7 miles from reaching Baker, all of our cell phones switched from Pacific to Mountain standard time. I guess we're so close to the Utah border, it jumps a time zone which threw me off. The Inn's office had a Trader Joe's vibe. They have ice for sale outside of the office for $4/bag. You do need a face mask to enter the office. I saw rooms 1-4 were right next to the Inn but didn't see where rooms 5-7 were. Rooms 8-10 are about 1/5 mile down the road behind the 4 pump gas station. We had room 8, which in my opinion is the best one out of the 3. Rooms 9-10 have the beds situated where they share the same wall. The walls are pretty thin so I'm glad that rooms 9-8 have the kitchen/bathroom/closets sharing the same wall. There is a little building next to room 8 that has two bathrooms (with showers) on either side with a laundry room (one washer & dryer) in the middle. There are a handful of RV hookups alongside that building. The bathroom/shower costs 2 bucks to use- via the honor system. The laundry room is coin operated and is a dollar each to wash/dry. The room was waaaay cleaner than I imagined. The shower was clean but the shower head is situated pretty low for anyone 5'5"+. I wiped down all the high touch surfaces and to my surprise nothing was really dirty. I also wiped down the floors expecting to find dust bunnies under the bed, but that wasn't dirty either. The couple in room 9 who came in late the same day we arrived checked out the following morning and shortly after we saw the housekeeper arrive. She wore a mask and seemed thorough with her cleaning regimen which was about an hour. My kid and I were outside playing catch the entire time and talked to her a bit, which is why I know this. That explains why our room was so clean. Props to her. Pets are welcome but have a $20 one-time charge. The room has a wall unit a/c and heater, but there was also a portable heater in the closet. The temp got to below freezing on all the nights we stayed and we stayed warm. Inside of the closet were about 10 hangers, a hanging shelf organizer, along with a broom/dust pan. Plates, cups/mugs, and utensils were available along with silverware, kitchen towels, paper towels, a sponge, hand soap and dish soap. A microwave, toaster, coffee maker and coffee supplies appear to be standard for each room as well. All that was missing was a hair dryer. The water pressure was fine and the water temp gets hot quickly. The water did pool up a little in the shower. The WiFi didn't work at all for us, but the portable WiFi I brought for work purposes worked fine.

I had low expectations for this inn. It's one of the only places to stay in Baker which is just minutes away from Great Basin National Park. We didn't want to drive an hour to the next town, so we booked two nights at this inn. We were in one of the rooms in the building behind the gas station. The walls are thin, but we didn't have any issues with noisy neighbors. The room was incredibly clean and had everything we needed. The only thing I didn't like was how loud the air conditioning unit was. We tried to get it to stay on all night so that we wouldn't hear it turn on and off all night, but it still kept turning off. There is a cute store that we picked up some snacks at which is the same place you check in at. The owner was really nice and accommodating. I needed ice for my foot and there wasn't an ice machine, but she gave me some from the store. The wifi did go out kind of frequently, but we were able to get it restarted and when it was working, the speed was faster than I thought it would be. I would happily stay here again.

Liz and Rachel are amazing! The store used to be a restaurant but changed hands about a year and a half ago. It has everything for the hiker or person just passing through healthy choice, fresh fruits and veggies. They make food there they have coffee and drinks you can buy beer and wine there. They have ice there there's a self-service bathrooms and self-service laundromat they have their own small hotel. The service is outstandingHighly recommend our group us up here camping for about 8 to 9 days and we've been coming here every day getting supplies.

A sweet surprise in the middle of nowhere! Stopped by on our way to visit the National Park. The store has a nice selection of healthy and appetizing snacks! Lots of things to choose from. They also had a very nice library section to peruse while waiting for coffee order. You gotta check it out!

Our camper was destroyed in a fire today. We lost everything and almost lost our dog. I had the presence of mind to call Stargazer to cancel my reservation for tomorrow night. Their first and only response was "we still have to charge you the full rate. We have to be real strict about this." F* them.

We had a wonderful 5 day stay here while doing volunteer work in Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park. The owners are wonderful people and wealth of local and park information. The store has quite the eclectic mix of foodstuffs, wines and beers, and local artwork. And, probably the best hotel coffee to be had anywhere. The rooms are simple and basic (no tv) but the wi-fi was excellent for all our social media and streaming needs. In the past we've stayed at their adjacent RV park just down the street, which is again, very similar; basic but everything works well (except poor to non-existent wi-fi at the rv park). We are already looking forward to a return trip.

Nice friendly place but very limited offerings. Buy what you need BEFORE getting to Baker.

What can I say? Visiting Great Basin was a long time dream of mine, and our stay at Stargazer Inn made our good trip into a great, magical one. Great conversation, yummy snacks, delicious coffee and a nice selection of wines all available in the store. Comfortable, quiet rooms and great amenities in the motel. PLENTY of hot water and wifi worked great. I will be back as soon as I possibly can.

We were pleasantly surprised at this small town motel! We stayed one night so that we could go to Lehman Caves in Great Basin National Park. The buildings are old, but it was a nice clean room with a comfortable queen bed. Enjoyed our stay!

Perfect spot to relax after a day at Great Basin National Park. We stayed in room #1 which had a full bed. The sheets and bed were perfect for two (plenty of pillows too). Multiple towels and shampoo and body wash provided. We appreciated the earth friendly products provided throughout the room - cups, coffee packs, shampoo. Our A/C was perfect for the weather. You can't control your room but it was a good temperature for us in June. Outside it was about 85 - 90 but we were fine with the inside temperature. There is also a fan you can use too. There's a coffee station, TV, desk and chair in the room. The WiFi is okay. You can search on social media but it takes a little longer to load. I wouldn't recommend doing anything urgent on the WiFi. They have a store in the office with anything you could need and lots of snacks, drinks & alcohol. It's about 10 minutes from the park entrance. LGBTQ friendly and definitely a safe spot to stay. Staff is super friendly. 10/10 recommend staying!

Nice place in the Great Basin area. Great selection of healthy beverages and snacks. Good people!

Cutest little stop before you head up to the National Park! A small but delicious selection of gourmet treats for those that prefer a little glamp. Across the street is a fantastic restaurant... Give the U.S. Postal Service a little love and after you purchase your post cards from this cute shop, send them via post from the Baker post office just a few steps away. Old time Nevada with a modern flare and welcoming service for all (except the cat). A must stop and shop!!!

I'm sorry to read that the restaurant is no longer there and the couple that owned it. Great vibes the times I stayed at the Inn. Enjoyed her hairless cats roaming. Heading that way in August. Will stop by for a cup of coffee with folks who have never been in the area!

We stayed two nights. The rooms was clean and very quite. The young lady that works in the store and checks you in was a wealth of information. She was friendly and very helpful. When we return we plan to stay again. Clean simple room, is all you need. It meets the requirements and helpful staff is a plus. Keep up the good work. Rachel was very helpful.

Stargazer Inn My husband and I enjoyed this quaint stop! We stayed at the inn and visited the general store for coffee and other needs. The staff is amazing and very personable. They even remembered our names and our sweet pups name as well! Awesome location to visiting the NP and a short walk to some local restaurants. Extremely comfy beds and natural soaps and lotions for personal use. We loved our visit from Chavito the stargazer inn greeter. He is the sweetest kitty ever. All around this is a must stop especially if visiting the park!

This is a great find in a tiny town at the base of Great Basin NP and Lehman Caves. A must stop for snacks, coffee, local art, and hospitality. Everyone should check this place out.

I didn't come across too many places where we can stay in Baker, NV. Stargazer Inn was perfectly fine for two people though. We stayed in #9, which was not next to the office. It was across the street next to a gas station. The room was clean and basic. It didn't have a hair dryer, which is something I need. My main complaints are that the faucet dripped and the AC unit was really loud. I didn't sleep well, but it is what it is. The best thing about the place is that it's minutes from Great Basin National Park.

Stayed there on 10/4/22 for two nights while enjoying the park... love love this amazing Inn.. this is our third time staying here, and loved it when the first owners had it and love it with Liz the new owner. The beds are comfortable and the room is clean and accommodating . Wonderful products for your showering needs and great coffee in the room. The cute general store has everything you need even on the healthiest diet.. very well stocked. Everyone made us feel like it was home away from home. Be back next year and thank you for your wonderful attitudes and smiles. Would give more stars if I could.

This place is a MUST stop when in Great Basin NP. Tons of delicious vegan goodies (the mushrooms Jerky was incredible). Great local art and goods. The staff are friendly and super accommodating!

What: cute, clean little motel on the main thoroughfare. Very quiet with sweet owners. We had room #3 with two full beds and then a little room on the side with one twin bed, TV and refrigerator. I also enjoyed the EO products. The cooling system was a swamp cooler, but this was fine since they also provided a powerful fan. Pillows, linen and towels were all nice and cozy. Ambiance: quaint courtyard area with trees, flowers and tables and chairs. The owner has two hairless cats wondering around the grounds, Rosalita "Rosie" and Carlito, which my daughter adored. Cost: $90 for room #3, I felt was very reasonable. Location: conveniently located about 10 minutes from Lehman Caves. Restaurant attached to property serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and drinks.

The owner was very helpful and got me a bag of ice for my swollen ankle- brand new store and very good selection of books and essentials for camping.

Like most reviews, I totally agree that the owners and staff were wonderful. The general store was well stocked with amazing products and fun finds, and there was a welcoming vibe conducive to making friendly chat with other guests. Just top notch service. Unfortunately, it's the accommodations that were an issue - the bed and linens were very clean and comfortable, however, no air conditioning available- very uncomfortable in a summer month, flimsy/unsafe lock on entry door, no real amenities in room, a lot of mold/rust in bathroom, etc, etc. I agree with another reviewers comment- it was really just a step up from being at a campsite with my own gear. Room rates should be a bit lower.

We stayed 1 night while visiting Great Basin National Park. Our very clean, quiet and comfortable room was in a separate building, a short distance down the road from the main office & behind the gas station. We parked right in front of our room. The unmanned gas station has RV hookups but no RVs were there at the end of October (there is also a separate building for pay showers & laundry). We had a small fridge, microwave, small coffeepot, small kitchen sink (no bathroom sink) and kitchenware. Wifi was adequate but not much on TV. There is a small table and 2 chairs outside. We had plenty of heat, towels and blankets. Our room #8 had a queen and twin daybed with a trundle. Our shower had plenty of water pressure. However, the tub faucet dripped, the blinds were missing a slat, there were flies in the window, the lamp was broken & deadbolt wouldn't lock from outside. $111 seemed high but it's the only game in town (pop. ~60). The office opens promptly at 2pm for check-in. We were a little early and no one was around. There's a good selection of pantry items (some vegan options) and beverages in the office. Keourac's restaurant was closed for the season. Luckily, Sugar Salt & Malt restaurant across the street was open & has delicious hand made food & coffee. The only other food option is a burrito truck across from the gas station on Friday & Saturday. Take some provisions with you!

Stayed at Stargazer Inn while exploring Great Basin National Park. The location is very convenient, as the town (Baker) is very small. I stayed in the Family Suite, which was next to the office. The room was clean and had the basics, which was all that we needed. I appreciated the clear communication about how to request assistance (since office hours were pretty limited). I would stay again!

gem in the middle of nowhere, rooms having a lot of nice finishing touches that best hotels lack these days: great quality cosmetics, earplugs in a nice jar, etc. Rooms 1-4 are next to nice shop full of arisian products (and shelves with own selection of books I found inspiring) and nice terrace separated from the main street with sunflowers that were blooming. Guest next doors brought his buddies from another hotel to show them where he was staying, and they could not believe that he paid 40$ less and had such an amazing deal when compared to them. We were so happy that we risked it and stayed in this small town on the way to the national park, and not in far and not having a great vibe Ely (as we did a few years ago). Hopefully we will be back!

Really cool spot and owners. The only shop in town *practically* in the winter. Rooms were spare but it was cute and comfy. The area is spectacularly beautiful and isolated, but friendly. The owners know a lot about the area so even though there's little cell signal and slow internet, they can be your concierge. I heart this motel and the Great Basin area and plan to go back soon.

Location, location, location. We wanted to go to Great Basin National Park and be able to hike and go to a star gazing event at night and not have to travel to far. The Stargazer was perfect! It is a motel but room was large with 2 queens and a single (in its own room). The bummer was small bathroom and the TV was in the small room (not that we watched much except for this mornings USA women's soccer world cup win!!!). The staff was super friendly and helpful plus the restaurant was great! Highly recommend!

I had a great time at the Stargazer this week! My boyfriend and I stayed for one night, and we were very happy with the experience. The bedroom was clean and comfortable, the bathroom was stocked with great products, and the owners went above and beyond by granting us a late checkout. Additionally, the newly opened restaurant on site, Kerouac's, is fantastic! We had breakfast and were thrilled with our selections (Avocado Toast and Jamon Jamon Omelette). Altogether, if/when we come back to the Great Basin area, we know where we will be staying. Thanks so much!

I loved this place! So easy and nice. They were super nice to our dog. Close to Great Basin national park- a must see. Hung out outside and talked to many of the other very interesting guests. Moon rise and star gazing were fa

We stayed here two nights while hiking Great Basin. Hotel was nice; its old, but decently updated and passable. The air conditioning (not adjustable, one swamp cooler for whole building) was pretty weak, though. This place gets hot in the summer, so could be miserable then. We opened the window at night since it was cool at night, but not a whole lot of airflow. We were lucky, strong cold front came through 2nd night so didn't need it. Room was fairly small, making it a challenge to maneuver with our huge duffels, cooler, and lunch groceries on the floor. The office did sell beer and wine so you could enjoy a cold one after a hot hike in the decently shaded patio that had lots of tables and chairs. All in all, it was quite passable and potentially better than anything else in Baker. And they had a restaurant/bar next door.....separate review.

What a beautiful and peaceful place to stay right outside of Great Basin National park. The host was more than accepting and accommodating with every request. My son and wife will be back for sure! Also the Kerouac Restaurant that is attached to the inn is outstanding. We enjoyed every second at the Stargazer Inn!

LOVE THE STARGAZER INN at BAKER, NV. The owners name is Jake and he is an exceptional human being. I left my purse at the motel and he mailed it to me the next day. They don't make people like Jake anymore. The motel is clean and is in very close proximity to the Great Basin National Forest.

Talk about a perfect little place to rest your bones. I could go on and on about how great this place was and so to save you all from reading all the wonderful things I have to say, I will leave you all with this. OMG, OMG AND OMG THIS PLACE WAS AND STILL IS JUST PERFECT!!!

Can't say enough good things about this motel. The best place to stay if you're visiting Great Basin National Park or taking a road trip along US-50!! The staff has a high standard for cleanliness, the hotel has a great restaurant/bar with outdoor dining, and the prices are very reasonable.

This place was very clean, and had nice furniture in the room. The new owners are doing a great job fixing it up. There's a nice courtyard where we cooked some food on our Coleman stove. It's a little pricier than we wanted, but it's an out of the way place that I'm sure has its expenses to take care of.

Oh my goodness! What a cute and comfy inn! It's SO close to the entrance of beautiful Great Basin National Park AND Kate & Jake provide top notch service! My husband and I stayed there a few weeks ago and we're STILL talking about how fantastic it was. We plan to return in early October and are really (really!) looking forward to trying the new restaurant, Kerouac's, that wasn't yet open a few weeks ago. We got a taste of Jake's cooking (he made a few breakfast bars to share) and they were delicious to say the least!

A great place to stay for a very reasonable price! Rooms are clean, quiet, and comfortable. We stayed in room #3 for $90/night and it was great to have a mini fridge and microwave. Water pressure was really nice! The only thing that was less than perfect was the air conditioning (swamp cooler), which seemed not to be working too well. It was pretty toasty during the day but okay at night with the windows open. Would definitely recommend this inn (and the restaurant next door)!

Great find just off US 50. Nice couple run a fun place with the restaurant that offers an extensive wine list and liquor selection. Quite unexpected given the location! Worth a stop!

Kate and Jake were wonderful! I was so relieved to find a place in the middle of no where that was pet friendly. Jake even helped me with precise directions via email. Great thanks to Stargazer Inn!

Found this hotel online. Absolutely perfect for those visiting Great Basin National Park. Centrally located, cool, comfortable quiet rooms. Great food at Kerouacs. Everything works, somewhat unusual for such a rural area. Kate was very helpful explaining maps and local attractions, and having everything you need to buy in their little office.

Got here early on a Sunday, and Jake let me check in early. Comfortable room, and awesome restaurant with full bar in the middle of nowhere. I originally booked a second night in a different room but Kate was able to keep me in the same room for both nights. The room was a bit warm at the end of the day (I was there at the end of June), but I spent most of my days in the National Park so it didn't matter. Went camping with friends after I had finished my stay, and we came back to the restaurant to celebrate our last night. Love this place!

Absolutely adorable! My wife, father, and I stopped here while road tripping home from college in order to see Great Basin national park, and we had a great experience here! The rooms were great, very comfortable. The price was great, the rooms were absolutely worth it. They had drinks up in the front office, a really great selection of different beers. The internet was fantastic; something that's really hard to find in rural Nevada. In the morning the owners baked fresh muffins for us, and we had some great conversation about the hotel and the restaurant they are working on opening. Overall a wonderful stay at a really nice, quaint hotel. I'd absolutely recommend it if you're either looking for a place to stay on US50, or if you're looking for a great adventure at Great Basin NP!