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