Kalispell, Missoula, and Northwest Montana Restaurants
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1. Buffalo Cafe & Nightly Grill
$$ | |This is the place for the classic small-town café experience. Locals and visitors happily blend in a casual, friendly atmosphere as they dig into well-prepared breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. You can start your day with huckleberry pancakes or biscuits and gravy and come back for a home-cooked dinner of sirloin steak Stroganoff or a hefty helping of Grandma Maetzold's original mac 'n cheese recipe.
514 3rd St. E, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, USA406-862–2833Known For
- All-day service of good ol' home cooking
- Heaps of warm and friendly service
- Locally made, artisan Sweet Peaks ice cream
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted -
2. Allentown Restaurant
$$$ | |On the edge of the Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge, the lodge has views of the snow-tipped Mission Mountains and native-grass-edged wetlands full of birds. The restaurant is open seven days a week, and dinners include local Double R Ranch beef steaks, seafood, and specials like baby back ribs. You can find reasonable lodging here, too ($), as well as an art gallery, a museum, and a trading post next door.
69286 U.S. Hwy. 93, Charlo, Montana, 59824, USA406-644–2588Known For
- Good food and outstanding views
- Nice spot to stop after exploring Ninepipes National Wildlife Refuge
- Great patio allows outdoor dining beside a private kettle pond
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
3. Bernice's Bakery
$ | |Buttery croissants, cookies, cupcakes, scones, quiches, muffins, and other glorious baked treats abound at Missoula's best bakery, a longtime local favorite. Come in for coffee seven days a week from 6 am to 8 pm or for lunch from 11 am to 4 pm, when there's a small selection of soups, salads, and sandwiches, such as roast beef and Swiss, or hummus on whole wheat with feta and artichoke hearts. There's seating inside and out, or you can eat alongside the nearby river.
190 S. 3rd W, Missoula, Montana, 59801, USA406-728–1358Known For
- Delicious cupcakes and big cakes for birthdays and anniversaries
- Quiet, comfy place to work or read a book
- New menus posted online every morning
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Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted -
4. Betty's Diner
$ | |A classic 1950s American diner on the south end of the lake near Polson, Betty's is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Decorated with old signs and other Americana artifacts, it serves classics like biscuits and gravy, homemade milkshakes, and signature Betty pancakes. Look for the big pink neon sign on the west side of Highway 93.
49779 U.S. Hwy. 93, Polson, Montana, 59860, USA406-883--1717Known For
- Fast, friendly service in a fun atmosphere
- Can handle big groups with ease
- Tasty, juicy burgers, especially the cajun Breezy burger, with green chillies and pepperjack cheese
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5. Frontier Cafe
$ | |For a bit of town gossip and great burgers, stop in this classic small-town café, a dressed-down spot where the locals love to hang out. On the weekends, enjoy the best breakfast buffet in the Bitterroot Valley.
3954 U.S. 93 N, Stevensville, Montana, 59870, USA406-777–4228Known For
- A go-to spot for a hearty breakfast
- The kindest, friendliest staff you'll ever meet
- Get a trip to the salad bar for just $1
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
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6. Montana Coffee Traders
$ | |The Rocky Mountains might be a strange place for a coffee trader, but the folks at Montana Coffee Traders have been roasting their own beans south of Whitefish for decades. Fresh coffee, pastries, and homemade gelato are favorites at this popular downtown hangout. Stop in to enjoy a cuppa joe and browse the hand-painted furniture, gifts, local artworks, and bulk coffees and teas that line the brick walls.
110 Central Ave., Whitefish, Montana, 59937, USA406-862–7667Known For
- Local farm-to-market pork bocadillo
- Organic, fair-trade, and socially responsible beans
- Can be crazy busy, but the staff works hard to smooth things out
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Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted -
7. The Knead Cafe
$$ | |Come here for the best bread and soup in the valley. The café's baked goods, including fresh croissants, baguettes, and scones, will entice you in, but it's worth your while to stay for breakfast or lunch—the Reuben sandwiches are sublime, and any one of the salads makes a great lunch. Local artwork adds a warm touch.
21 5th St. E, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, USA406-755–3883Known For
- Perfectly cooked pastrami
- Plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian options
- Focus on responsibly sourced produce and farm-to-table cuisine
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted -
8. The Shack Cafe
$$ | |Opened in 1949, this cozy café is a longtime Missoula favorite for any meal, especially breakfast. Hardly a shack, this elegant little eatery, in an old auto dealership, offers all kinds of American fare—from an array of salads and sandwiches to huckleberry pancakes and almost 20 omelets, including interesting options like apple, cheddar, nutmeg, and cinnamon; and veggie, cheddar, garlic, and crouton. Swinging doors take you into the saloon, where there's an oak bar that arrived in Montana via steamship up the Missouri River a century ago.
222 W. Main St., Missoula, Montana, 59801, USA406-549–9903Known For
- An oak bar that arrived in Montana via steamship up the Missouri River a century ago
- One of the best breakfast places in Missoula
- Get there early or prepare to wait in line
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Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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