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Large seated bear statue beside brochure rack in tiled lobby with wooden ceiling.
Paper cups filled with seasoned potato wedges, onion rings and fries on a counter. Row of labelled coffee dispensers on a counter, with Adagio branding visible.
Great Bear Cafe counter with pastry display case, coffee machine, and round table with chairs. Refrigerated display with packaged muffins, pastries, jars of sauce and sliced salami.

Great Bear Cafe

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Great Bear Cafe in Smoky Lake offers fresh baked goods, hot drinks and coffee, giving travellers an easy, tasty break right off Highway 28. Guests can stop in for breakfast, lunch or supper and choose from plenty of hot and fresh options, whether they are craving something sweet or savoury. The friendly neighbourhood atmosphere makes it a comfortable place to sit down, warm up and refuel during a road trip through Alberta’s Lakelands region. What makes this cafe memorable is Gordon, the giant bear inside the cafe, perfect for a fun photo while you enjoy your treat. Great Bear Cafe is located inside Smoky Lake Esso at 5504 44 Avenue, next to the Super 8 and GoFer Liquor Store, at the main entrance to Smoky Lake on Highway 28.

Amenities
  • Breakfast
  • Free Parking

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Season Availability
Year-round

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