Breakfast  

The Old Post – Downtown, Cute little bar, with outdoor patio, brunch offered on weekends and breakfast during the week

Finn - Broadway, located in the Double Tree hotel with great views of the Clark Fork River 

Veera Donuts – Hip Strip, the coolest donut shop you’ll ever find, very trendy, amazing flavor combinations 

Bernice’s Bakery – Hip Strip, the best bake shop in town for desserts and pastries, perfect location near the Clark Fork River 

Florabella – Central Missoula, new as of 2022, beautiful space, café open 8 am to 3 pm 

Black Cat Bake Shop – Broadway, another little bakery shop for desserts and pastries 

The Trough – Orchard Homes, a little bit out of town, great down-home, country kind of cooking style 

Golden Yolk Griddle – Downtown, little pick-up breakfast burrito shop downtown, great for on-the-go 

Brooklyn Bagels – Reserve Street, convenient and easy location for hotels off of Reserve Street, great bagels 

Paul’s Pancake Parlor – Central Missoula, the perfect place for large servings, greasy, cheap breakfast food 

Le Petit Outre Bakery – Hip Strip, where Missoula gets their bread! A great place for coffee and pastries

Coffee Shops 

The Break Espresso – Downtown, large dimly lit coffee shop with pastries, located in a cool old building, you could stay here all day! 

Clyde Coffee – Hip Strip, bright, large coffee shop, a local favorite 

Drum Coffee – Central Missoula, South Street, great service, great coffee, super cool atmosphere, outdoor patio 

Black Coffee Roasting Company – Rattlesnake, these guys are all about brewing the perfect cup of coffee, pick up a bag of beans to brew at home on your way out! 

Cambie – Central Missoula, rooftop patio, great food, great coffee, they have several beers and wine on tap as well

Liquid Planet – Downtown, a staple in Missoula for great coffee, many great locations, but this is their one downtown

Lake Missoula Tea Company – Downtown, a Missoula favorite, perfect for all tea-lovers

Deli  

Tagliarri Delicatessen – OUR FAVORITE SANDWICH SHOP IN MISSOULA! University District, amazing selection of Italian meats and cheeses, great charcuterie platters 

The Good Food Store – Central Missoula, like a Whole Foods but local! 

Double K Ranch – Central Missoula, new as of 2022, great cured meats for charcuterie boards

Lunch  

Five on Black – Downtown, super cool, causal sit-down for amazing Brazilian food, Gluten Free! 

Market on Front – Downtown, perfect location for a sandwich and a coffee 

The Top Hat – Downtown, great food, great bar, very large outdoor patio, good tater tots 

The Camino – Downtown, inside the Marriott hotel, modern Mexican kitchen and agave bar, great cocktails, great atmosphere 

The Old Post – Downtown, Cute little bar, with outdoor patio, some table games available, great food too and live music

Zoo Thai – Downtown, also inside the Marriott hotel, super cool, Thai food obviously ;) 

Iron Horse Bar/Grill – Downtown, family friendly sports bar, great selection of all types of food, can accommodate large groups in upstairs room 

Thomas Meagher Bar – Downtown, sports bar with great Irish food, get the mac and cheese! 

Conflux Brewing – Downtown, roof-top patio, a good selection of American food and beer, family friendly with a kid play area 

Notorious PIG – Downtown, the best BBQ in Missoula 

Bridge Pizza – Downtown, A local favorite, Awesome pizza, great location, grab a slice or a whole pie 

Doc’s Sandwich Shop - Downtown, cute little sandwich shop

Green Source – Hip Strip, all-healthy, salads and smoothies

Basal Hospitality – Downtown, located inside the Marriot hotel, casual, take-out, salads and smoothies 

Wally and Buck – Downtown, considered the best burger in Missoula! Another great student hang-out 

Mustard Seed – Central Missoula, new building but same great Asian-fusion food as always, a local favorite

Dinner 

Scotty’s Table – Downtown, Located on the bottom floor of the historic Wilma building, with a pretty, little outdoor patio, great when looking for something a little more up-scale

Plonk – Downtown, beautiful roof-top patio, amazing wines and cocktails, get the Ploughman’s meat and cheese board for sure, up-scale entrees, and they have an intimate wine cellar for small group reservations 

Saketome – Downtown- super cool and amazing sushi!! Michi Ramen Bar is located on their lower floor 

1889 – Downtown- beautiful up-scale, modern steak house, absolutely delicious, perfect location inside the Marriott hotel 

Boxcar Bistro – Sawmill District, fine-dining restaurant, chic, beautiful little place serving amazing French cuisine, reservations are a must 

The Top Hat – Downtown, great food, great bar, great outdoor patio, but best of all, great live music! Check out the band schedule at logjampresents.com 

Biga Pizza – Downtown, the best wood-fired pizza!! A local favorite! Great location for families and groups 

Florabella – Central Missoula, new as of 2022, beautiful indoor space and outdoor patio, serving contemporary Italian dishes 

Finn – Broadway, located in the Double Tree hotel with great views of the Clark Fork River

The Camino – Downtown, inside the Marriott hotel, modern Mexican kitchen and agave bar, great cocktails, great atmosphere 

Pangea – Downtown, delicious global food, private rooms available for reservations 

Mustard Seed – Central Missoula, new building but same great Asian-fusion food as always, a local favorite 

Mackenzie River Pizza Co.- Reserve Street, large family-friendly pizza place with great food and great Montana décor

Brasserie Porte Rouge – Downtown, new as of 2022! French restaurant and oyster bar 

The Keep – The Highlands Golf Course, great restaurant with a view, and they can accommodate large groups

Ice Cream Shops/Desserts 

Big Dipper – Hip Strip, Nationally recognized, award winning, long lines always, perfect little ice cream shop! 

Sweet Peaks – Downtown, a Montana tradition, they have locations all over the state, great local flavors 

Mary’s Mountain Cookies – Downtown, huge assortment of cookies 

Kornutopia – Hip Strip, various amounts of popcorn flavors, buy bags to go! 

Posh Chocolate – Downtown, cute little chocolate kiosk in the historic Florence Hotel building

Bar/Distilleries **Of note, Distilleries are required by law to close by 8 pm every night, so plan accordingly! Regular bars are open until 2am**  

Plonk Wine Bar – Downtown, beautiful roof-top patio, they are known for their amazing wines and cocktails, cool music, cool atmosphere, try the GFC (Great F#$*ing Cocktail)!

Montgomery Distillery – Downtown. They use an array of herbs, spices, and bitters that make for the best cocktails, an urban-rustic vibe, take a bottle home of their Sudden Wisdom Whiskey 

The Top Hat Bar – Downtown, great food, great bar, but best of all, great live music! Check out the band schedule at logjampresents.com 

The Old Post Bar – Downtown, Cute little bar, with outdoor patio, some table games available, good food too and live music 

James Bar – Downtown, great for late-night drinks and snacks 

Stave and Hoop Bar – Downtown (entrance in alley behind Pangea), fun, underground speak – easy, great whiskey drinks, live music most nights 

AC Hotel Rooftop Bar – Downtown, brand new, located above the AC Marriot hotel 

The Dram Shop Bar – Downtown, super cool bar with a great selection of local brews 

The Badlander Bar – Downtown, bar/club for late-night dancing, late night drinking

Dive Bars 

Stockmans, Union Club, Missoula Club, and The Bodega - all located downtown, all cool in their own way, hit up the basketball court at Bodega

Breweries- **Of note, breweries are required by law to close by 8 pm every night, so plan accordingly! Regular bars remain open until 2am**  

Cranky Sam Public House – Downtown, great new brewery, super fun and large outdoor patio 

Kettlehouse – Southside, local favorite, try the Coldsmoke beer, also try the M80 Chicken Food Truck that is frequently there 

Big Sky Brewery – Airport, great selection, also a venue for their Summer Outdoor Concert Series, check out their concert schedule at bigskybrew.com 

Highlander Beer – Airport, located on the Clark Fork River, great atmosphere, beer, pizza, and a kids’ play area 

Bayern Brewing – Russel Street/Northside, Great beer and Edelwiess Bistro, a local favorite. 

Conflux Brewing – Downtown, a roof-top patio, a good selection of American food, family friendly with a kid play area. 

Draught Works – North Side, awesome local favorite, great place to meet people and stay for a while, usually there is a food truck parked outside 

Gild Brewing – Hip Strip, great location with an adult arcade and tacos 

Cambie – Central Missoula, rooftop patio, great food, several beers and wine on tap, they serve breakfast and coffee in the morning too 

Oddpitch Brewing – Central Missoula, New as of 2022, pinball inside and food trucks usually located outside 

Thirst Gear Brew Bike – Downtown, reserve your spot on the brew bike, stops at several locations around the city, a hilarious time, and it’s a great way to stay in shape! 

River City Brews Rafting - Brew Float, take your beer sipping to the river! 

Western Cider – Broadway, super cool place for all you hard cider lovers out there! Try the Poor Farmer or the Ranch Hand 

Lolo Peak Brewery – Lolo, just outside of Missoula as you drive towards the Bitterroot, rustic log building, very “Montana”, great food, great outdoor patio 

10 Spoon Winery – Rattlesnake Area, wine tastings, wood fired pizza, and live music most nights