My Favorite Casual Restaurants
Dining suggestions in tasty, but low-key, serve-yourself kind of atmospheres
Yummy sandwich and salad spot downtown; all the food is wrapped up to-go, so stay and settle in on their patio, or take your treats one block South to enjoy the nearby park on the Clark's Fork River
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habitants recommandentMarket on Front
201 East Front Street21
habitants recommandentYummy sandwich and salad spot downtown; all the food is wrapped up to-go, so stay and settle in on their patio, or take your treats one block South to enjoy the nearby park on the Clark's Fork River
This Indian restaurant started as my very favorite food truck! Now it's the perfect downtown spot to for tasty, reasonably priced food in a hurry, for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
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habitants recommandentMasala
206 W Main St11
habitants recommandentThis Indian restaurant started as my very favorite food truck! Now it's the perfect downtown spot to for tasty, reasonably priced food in a hurry, for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Great nearby restaurant for rotisserie chicken, tamales, and tacos. Pick up food here, then sit down in the Imagine Nation patio across the street to enjoy a fresh beer with your meal!
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habitants recommandentTIAS
1016 W Broadway St6
habitants recommandentGreat nearby restaurant for rotisserie chicken, tamales, and tacos. Pick up food here, then sit down in the Imagine Nation patio across the street to enjoy a fresh beer with your meal!
My go-to for delivery pizza, that also happens to have a fantastic selection of sandwiches, burritos, pasta dishes, beer, wine, and fancy sodas. Happy hour from 3-5 gets you a free 10oz beer with your "slice" (1/4 piece) of pizza!
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habitants recommandentBridge Pizza
600 South Higgins Avenue16
habitants recommandentMy go-to for delivery pizza, that also happens to have a fantastic selection of sandwiches, burritos, pasta dishes, beer, wine, and fancy sodas. Happy hour from 3-5 gets you a free 10oz beer with your "slice" (1/4 piece) of pizza!
This market is one of Missoula's oldest and a great downtown spot to pick up a sandwich or other deli-type treats. Ask the staff for guidance through their huge selection of beer and wine and pick up some huckleberry souvenirs for friends back home!
Worden's Market & Deli
451 N Higgins AveThis market is one of Missoula's oldest and a great downtown spot to pick up a sandwich or other deli-type treats. Ask the staff for guidance through their huge selection of beer and wine and pick up some huckleberry souvenirs for friends back home!
My Favorite Sit-Down Restaurants
Missoula-musts for a more sophisticated dining experience
Asian-style restaurant on the hip-strip (just South of downtown) with a big menu and big portions. Stop in for dinner or just to enjoy some bubble tea!
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habitants recommandentIZA Restaurant
529 South Higgins Avenue8
habitants recommandentAsian-style restaurant on the hip-strip (just South of downtown) with a big menu and big portions. Stop in for dinner or just to enjoy some bubble tea!
One of my absolute favorites (when they're not doing soundcheck)! This recently remodeled bar has an extensive, seasonally-inspired menu with plenty of options for all diets and food-sensitivities. But check their website ahead of time, they're a popular concert venue and close the kitchen for shows.
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habitants recommandentTop Hat
134 West Front Street60
habitants recommandentOne of my absolute favorites (when they're not doing soundcheck)! This recently remodeled bar has an extensive, seasonally-inspired menu with plenty of options for all diets and food-sensitivities. But check their website ahead of time, they're a popular concert venue and close the kitchen for shows.
One of the few high-end restaurants in Missoula, but worth the price for a special occasion! Located beneath the historic Wilma Theater, the high-ceiling dining area shows a glimpse of the old Missoula downtown. Hearty, creative dishes always leave me satisfied and wishing I had room for dessert!
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habitants recommandentScotty's Table
131 S Higgins Ave22
habitants recommandentOne of the few high-end restaurants in Missoula, but worth the price for a special occasion! Located beneath the historic Wilma Theater, the high-ceiling dining area shows a glimpse of the old Missoula downtown. Hearty, creative dishes always leave me satisfied and wishing I had room for dessert!
One of Missoula's classiest restaurants, with delicious food and drink selections and romantic ambiance.
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habitants recommandentThe Pearl Café
231 East Front Street22
habitants recommandentOne of Missoula's classiest restaurants, with delicious food and drink selections and romantic ambiance.
Coffee Shops and Bakeries
A favorite downtown location for studying, reading, or catching up with friends; this is the perfect pitstop for a day walking around downtown Missoula. Light food options, full hot drink menu, and more seating than all the other coffee shops combined!
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habitants recommandentBreak Espresso
432 North Higgins Avenue13
habitants recommandentA favorite downtown location for studying, reading, or catching up with friends; this is the perfect pitstop for a day walking around downtown Missoula. Light food options, full hot drink menu, and more seating than all the other coffee shops combined!
Unique little spot not far from downtown with an extensive coffee and tea menu, along with fancy toast and pastries. And, of course, lots of Black Coffee Roasting Company schwag!
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habitants recommandentBlack Coffee Roasting Company
525 East Spruce Street24
habitants recommandentUnique little spot not far from downtown with an extensive coffee and tea menu, along with fancy toast and pastries. And, of course, lots of Black Coffee Roasting Company schwag!
Sinfully delicious German-style bake shop with a full espresso menu, breakfast pastries, and desserts. They often have a selection of vegan and gluten free options, or, for those so inclined, head over early on Friday or Saturday for their jalepeno cheddar biscuits and gravy!
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habitants recommandentBlack Cat Bake Shop
2000 West Broadway Street6
habitants recommandentSinfully delicious German-style bake shop with a full espresso menu, breakfast pastries, and desserts. They often have a selection of vegan and gluten free options, or, for those so inclined, head over early on Friday or Saturday for their jalepeno cheddar biscuits and gravy!
Coffee, pastries, cupcakes, and a few small sandwiches; what more could you ask for from a bakery?? One of Missoula's favorite places for ordering pies and getting that morning pick-me-up.
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habitants recommandentBernice's Bakery
190 South 3rd Street West38
habitants recommandentCoffee, pastries, cupcakes, and a few small sandwiches; what more could you ask for from a bakery?? One of Missoula's favorite places for ordering pies and getting that morning pick-me-up.
Delicious French-style bakery on the hip-strip; you can find a selection of their breads and pastries at many shops around town, but stop by the bakery for the whole spread! Also, one of the best places for espresso drinks, including one of my favorite mochas in town!
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habitants recommandentLe Petit Outre
129 South 4th Street West36
habitants recommandentDelicious French-style bakery on the hip-strip; you can find a selection of their breads and pastries at many shops around town, but stop by the bakery for the whole spread! Also, one of the best places for espresso drinks, including one of my favorite mochas in town!
Unique herb, trinket, and coffee shop downtown; Butterfly Herbs has delicious espresso drinks and a small food menu, but only a few tables, the rest of the shop is full of a variety of things to look at including jewelry, calendars, postcards, dried herbs, candy, tea pots, candles, essential oils, bath products, and more.
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habitants recommandentButterfly Herbs
232 North Higgins Avenue13
habitants recommandentUnique herb, trinket, and coffee shop downtown; Butterfly Herbs has delicious espresso drinks and a small food menu, but only a few tables, the rest of the shop is full of a variety of things to look at including jewelry, calendars, postcards, dried herbs, candy, tea pots, candles, essential oils, bath products, and more.
Breweries
My favorite brewery to walk to on the Northside! Situated on top of the Orange Street tunnel, this unique building usually has plenty of space inside, or sit back and watch the trains from the patio.
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habitants recommandentKettleHouse Brewing Co. - Northside
313 North 1st Street West26
habitants recommandentMy favorite brewery to walk to on the Northside! Situated on top of the Orange Street tunnel, this unique building usually has plenty of space inside, or sit back and watch the trains from the patio.
Just over the train tracks from the house, Draught Works has a fantastic patio and rotating local art exhibits inside. Not to mention a wide selection of tasty beer and friendly staff!
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habitants recommandentDraught Works
915 Toole Avenue24
habitants recommandentJust over the train tracks from the house, Draught Works has a fantastic patio and rotating local art exhibits inside. Not to mention a wide selection of tasty beer and friendly staff!
One of Missoula's newer breweries, located a mile from the house and right on the river. They have a creative selection of beer, a beautiful patio, and host a variety of local events.
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habitants recommandentImagine Nation Brewing
1151 West Broadway Street13
habitants recommandentOne of Missoula's newer breweries, located a mile from the house and right on the river. They have a creative selection of beer, a beautiful patio, and host a variety of local events.
This tavern opened just last year on the hip-strip. Enjoy a wide selection of beers and light snacks on the top two floors, or bring your drink down to the basement to try out the retro arcade!
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habitants recommandentGILD
515 S Higgins Ave6
habitants recommandentThis tavern opened just last year on the hip-strip. Enjoy a wide selection of beers and light snacks on the top two floors, or bring your drink down to the basement to try out the retro arcade!
Breakfast on the Town
Tasty stops for all your breakfast needs!
Hip breakfast or lunch spot in the heart of downtown, you can even grab a table outside and take in the Missoula scene. Their menu includes many options for any type of diet and they take pride in where they source their ingredients. Open daily 8-3, and they serve breakfast ALL day!
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habitants recommandentThe Catalyst Cafe
111 North Higgins Avenue28
habitants recommandentHip breakfast or lunch spot in the heart of downtown, you can even grab a table outside and take in the Missoula scene. Their menu includes many options for any type of diet and they take pride in where they source their ingredients. Open daily 8-3, and they serve breakfast ALL day!
You can still find Ninja Mike's food stand at the Saturday Farmer's Market, but now you can get the same tasty egg sandwiches, tacos, and other breakfast and lunch foods during the week at their brick and mortar store downtown! This walk-up window style dining is perfect for those on-the-go.
Ninja Mike's
200 W Pine StYou can still find Ninja Mike's food stand at the Saturday Farmer's Market, but now you can get the same tasty egg sandwiches, tacos, and other breakfast and lunch foods during the week at their brick and mortar store downtown! This walk-up window style dining is perfect for those on-the-go.
While I would normally be recommending The Old Post for their cod tacos and stiff drinks, they also open to serve a great brunch on the weekend. All the classics, eggs benedict, pancakes, etc, PLUS mimosas and other adult beverages for those wanting to start the drinking day early!
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habitants recommandentThe Old Post
103 West Spruce Street9
habitants recommandentWhile I would normally be recommending The Old Post for their cod tacos and stiff drinks, they also open to serve a great brunch on the weekend. All the classics, eggs benedict, pancakes, etc, PLUS mimosas and other adult beverages for those wanting to start the drinking day early!
While Burns St. is a little off the beaten path, they offer delicious local breakfast options, with the spacious dining area and parking lot that you won't find downtown. Or, stop by Draughtworks on Sundays to find the Burns St. food truck serving up some brunch with bottomless coffee and your favorite morning craft beer beverages!
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habitants recommandentBurns St. Bistro
1500 Burns Street28
habitants recommandentWhile Burns St. is a little off the beaten path, they offer delicious local breakfast options, with the spacious dining area and parking lot that you won't find downtown. Or, stop by Draughtworks on Sundays to find the Burns St. food truck serving up some brunch with bottomless coffee and your favorite morning craft beer beverages!
A Missoula classic, Paul's is an excellent breakfast choice for anyone heading South or toward Midtown Missoula. Exactly what you would expect from some classic comfort food: eggs any style, add bacon to everything, 100 flavors of pancakes the size of your head.. Ok, I might be exaggerating, but if you want a classic, tasty, no-frills breakfast, go to Paul's.
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habitants recommandentPaul's Pancake Parlor
2305 Brooks Street11
habitants recommandentA Missoula classic, Paul's is an excellent breakfast choice for anyone heading South or toward Midtown Missoula. Exactly what you would expect from some classic comfort food: eggs any style, add bacon to everything, 100 flavors of pancakes the size of your head.. Ok, I might be exaggerating, but if you want a classic, tasty, no-frills breakfast, go to Paul's.