Love the local Hamilton, Montana coffee scene. There are at least a half dozen local roasters and a bunch of cute coffee shops in town. This is no exception, quaint, friendly, pretty solid coffee. It's nice to take the Roast Master hat off and just enjoy a local crafted coffee! read more

Big Creek Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hamilton, Montana

If you have no idea what truly good coffee tastes like, you have to come here! The staff is amazing, and the owner actually roasts the coffee daily/weekly, so everything is incredibly fresh. There's also a great selection of merchandise to browse and buy, plus a rotating seasonal menu that always has something new to try. Don't miss out -- they're the only coffee shop open on Sundays!!!! read more

Amazing coffees and lattes as well as pastries and breakfast food. They are also my go to for beans to brew at home. Staff is always very personable. I highly recommend! read more

Good coffee and they are always very nice. Wish they had more variety of baked goods, maybe not so "health friendly" lol

The coffee was not good. The person I was with got a different coffee order, but we both felt that they both just tasted like they just poured black coffee in our cups instead of making our order. The service was also very slow even though it was not busy. If you want some coffee Hamilton go River Rising. read more

Exceptional huckleberry iced tea (and service)!!! Wonderful corner location on Main Street. A community oriented business.

Big Creek Coffee is a true hometown business and social venue. Besides great coffee locally roasted, they offer pastries, ice cream, and a wide selection of coffee makers. Great place to meet friends. Centrally located on a corner in Hamilton's Main Street and convenient to lots of other shops and restaurants in the downtown. read more

I've really tried to like this place - I come almost every time I'm in town over the last 5 years. Coffee never meets the mark; espresso is nearly always burnt and milk quality is poor. Again, the shop is well organized and has space for meeting others and working, but the coffee leaves a lot to be desired. I've recently discovered both Mineshaft and Red Rooster and I like both a lot better than Big Creek - would highly recommend one of those locations vs Big Creek. Red Rooster has much better coffee! read more

Great ambience, cute shop and kind staff!! Thanks to the owner for the tip about asking for an extra sweet coffee as someone who is new to the coffee scene and has a sweet tooth! I appreciate that I learned something new about coffee too. Will be coming back often! (Thank you for taking the time to explain, sorry about my earlier review that made it obvious I'm a newbie) read more

I was recommended by a family member to try this place. I got a breve that was very good! The pricing is very reasonable. The staff was friendly and efficient. There was a decent amount of seating but not a large amount. All in all this is definitely a place I would recommend going to. read more

One of my favorite coffee spots. I like their seasonal latte flavors, always so unique and delicious!

The quiche was a whopping $7 for a small slice, which was also subpar. Coffee is great.

Great coffee and ice cream,awesome combo,everybody can enjoy something here,plenty of room which is nice

Stopped in for vanilla latte - it was beautiful and tasted great as well. The foam was perfect! We'll be back next time we're in town. read more

Big Creek Coffee Roasters - Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hamilton, Montana

I really like this place...they do a great cup of coffee and have local baked goods. I tried the pour over for the first time here and while I did not like it at all, I have had other great coffees here. It's great to bring a book, laptop, or just sit with a friend and share some coffee with. The staff is fairly friendly. read more

Big Creek Coffee Roasters - Love the mugs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hamilton, Montana

Quick update that we've been doing the coffee of the month subscription since December and it has been fantastic. Love the mix of coffees we receive and the informational write up they include with each bag. It's great to learn a bit about the region where the coffee is from and how the coffee is processed and grown. Looking forward to visiting the store again next time I'm home! read more

What a fun find! The staff was incredibly helpful and their recommendation for the maple brown sugar latte was outstanding. They also have super cute store logo coffee mugs, you know, the kind your hand wraps perfectly around?!?! And if that wasn't enough, they also support a local pottery maker and have their mugs too. I'll let you keep guessing on which one I bought haha read more

Wish they had quiche especially vegetarian every day...folks who work there are very accommodating and do a great job even when very busy

Wonderful coffee and terrific atmosphere. It's a great place to stop for a Cafe Americano while taking a break from shopping in Hamilton's charming downtown! The pastries and quiche were fabulous! We had an affogato one afternoon with salted caramel ice cream. HIGHLY recommend that as well! BCCR is a must stop coffee shop! Out of 6 days in town, we'll be there at least 6 times. Staff was very friendly and helpful!! They should bottle the aroma and sell it as well! read more

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In our trip to Lolo, we took an afternoon to drive the Bitterroot Valley, checking out a house of a friend's and just toodling around. I guess that's just a bit better than toddling around. Anyway, we hit Hamilton after 5, and I was working the yelp, and yep, we could just stop in for a decaf something before we began the drive back. Now ages ago I read about the owner, a former (or as most former attorneys say, a "recovering" attorney) who'd ended up in a sleepy Montana town and started roasting coffee beans. Wonder if he throws in a Trust or lawsuit with that. (And yeah, I'm recovering, too.) Anyway, we got there right before they were closing and I ordered a decaf Mocha (hot) and the Hubs got his iced. It seemed like it took forever, but the results were nothing short of wonderful. Bottom line, the barista took her time and made me a lovely drink. Same for my husband, or so he said between "yum" and a few contented sighs. Not a lot of folks in there, but it looked homey and inviting. There were just a few cookies left, but it was near closing, so to be expected. read more

Definitely not going to out-do the previous review (*waves white flag*) Very nice staff. Excellent lattes. Pastries are still fresh! (and it's 12.33p). read more

Big Creek Coffee Roasters - Muffin & latte. Yum! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hamilton, Montana

Went there this morning for coffee and pastries. Ordered two scones keys and two coffees. They only do pour over for coffee which is fine but it took 20 minutes to get it. They let my pour over sit while they were waiting on drive-thru window people. And when I went over to ask is it ready she looked at it said no it's still dripping which it wasn't I said it's done and then with a snarky type voices thanks for waiting. There's a coffee and pastry bakery actually just west on the same block that is much better would not recommend Big Creek. read more

1. Employee did not understand basic coffee lingo 2. Business does not have a blender, employee gets confused if you order blended coffee. 3. Was served milk with ice cubes and food coloring, not a coffee like I asked. +1 star for comfy chairs. read more

Excellent Ethiopian decaffinated. Quiet enough to get work done. Soft couch and loveseat. Variety of seating. Wood, brick and plaster interior. Cute barista! *wink* Prices are about right for upscale coffee for the area and a variety of drinks. Selection of 1lb bags of whole bean coffee. Roasting area in the back brings pleasant smells to the front. Wifi access. Bottled cold brew coffee available with a .50 deposit on the glass. Some pastries, nothing GF. Brazen Plus variable temp pulse brew system was available for sale. Lastly, every cup is made to order. read more

Big Creek Coffee Roasters - coffee roaster in the lobby. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hamilton, Montana

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I love this place so much! The coffee is delicious, the staff is super friendly and fun and they have Big Dipper ice cream in the summer. They were very covid-safe during the height of the pandemic and made it easy to order at their walk up window if you didn't want to go inside for whatever reason. I can't recommend this place highly enough! read more

I decided to buy two 12 oz bags of whole bean coffee (Rise and Big Creek Winter Blend) after reading about the coffee shop and roastery online. Their online store is easy to navigate and the beans arrived very quickly. And wow the coffee is phenomenal. I will be buying more coffee from them soon. read more

Picked up some coffee beans here. Good service. Nice selection. The atmosphere is good for a relaxing time with friends. Price for the coffee beans was reasonable. Plenty of Big Creek Coffee Roasters swag to buy. read more

Best coffee in the bitterroot valley! Don't forget to by a bag of beans on your way out!

Randy L., the owner/roaster at Big Creek Coffee, makes some of the best coffee in Montana, with the laserlike focus of the former barrister that he was, just without the same billable hours and no neckties to get caught in the machine while roasting. His semi-regular newsletter and periodic email updates keep you informed of new shipments and holiday specials, in addition to his various comings and goings when he leaves the Bitterroot Valley on occasional wanderings, like journeying to Hawaii in search of affordable, high quality Kona coffee beans to import back home. The sacrifices one must make in order to craft the perfect cup! The bagged beans are excellent and come in a full range of roasting levels, from light to robust, and the staff are very happy to offer you advice on which to choose and will make a pour over from any beans on hand if you ask them. Bags are basic brown and can be composted, burned, or repurposed. You can order online as well and shipping with Priority Mail is fairly inexpensive, and Montana doesn't charge sales tax for food items, so you can enjoy the beans even if you're not in the Hamilton area. The espresso blend at Big Creek is extremely good and a source of pride for all involved, and if you have never had a really good espresso, without milk, sugar, or soy, this is the place to try it! Baked goods are made locally, from Red Rooster in Hamilton and the muffins especially are really nice. There also is a very good local chocolate made for Big Creek by Posh Chocolates in Missoula, which makes a good gift as it uses Big Creek beans in the blend. Beyond that, the store itself is located in an attractive section of Main Street that has easy parking, sports some lovely views of the mouth of Blodgett Canyon (the Bitterroot Valley's answer to Yosemite), and is within walking distance of Hamilton's seasonal farmers market on Saturdays once the snows have melted and the harvest season has resumed. If I had to pick a perfect day to spend in the area, it would include a morning trip to the market, a coffee pit stop at Big Creek, and then a hike to the Blodgett Canyon overlook, followed perhaps by a thirst-quenching beer at one of the area's microbreweries (my favorite is Wildwood), some birdwatching at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Sanctuary (which has great views of the mountains from the river walking path) and then an early dinner in Stevensville at Mission Bistro. I'm sure that the folks here would offer up their suggestions, too, along with the great cups of coffee and complimentary customer wifi (helpful for looking up things on Yelp). It's a small town, but one with excellent things to discover. Hope you'll enjoy your visit! read more

I stop at Big Creek Coffee Roasters every time I'm in Hamilton. Love their ambiance, coffee, tea, goodies, service...all of it amazing.

Sweet coffee shop. Friendly, accommodating staff. Yummy coffee. Comfortable seating and good music. read more

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Welcomed with a warm and friendly greeting and offered a menu of seasonal specialties. I ordered the maple brown butter latte. Did you know if you order 3 shots, the 4th one is free. The latte was slightly sweet and slightly savory. The manager makes the syrups herself and it's a secret! read more

Great coffee, hot choc, tea, muffins and pies. I will definitely come back. They make the coffee as hot as they can if you ask.

This place is a real gem. I've only been here twice while passing through but the owner is very nice and a really cool guy. I had the Rwanda Pour Over and it was absolutely delicious. Very impressed at the overall quality of coffee and service. Next time I'm in the area, this will be a place to come back and enjoy time and time again. read more

Excellent coffee in a teeny-tiny town. The barista, Quinty, was very knowledgeable. Free Wi-Fi. Beautiful Americanos. I'm sure the cappuccinos were really great too, but I'm always tempted by a pour-over set up. A variety of good roasts. Free shipping on all their coffee at the moment. I don't know when I'll be back to Hamilton, but when I go, I'll definitely stop for another couple drinks. read more

Perfect way to start the day! Big Creak roasts their coffee right in the shop. Never tasted fresher coffee than this! Rise or Rwanda is my favorite. Very very friendly service! And you can order coffee online! My favorite coffee shop by far! read more

Big Creek Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hamilton, Montana

The coffee wasn't so great. We had a vanilla latte and americano, which are both pretty basic and they weren't anything special. The flavor seemed to be off on both coffees. The ham quiche was delicious. They have good vegan donuts too. read more

Fantastic cappuccino!! YUMMERS!!! Perfectly done. The service was great even though we came right at the end of the day. We will be back again! read more

Big Creek Coffee Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hamilton, Montana

Coffee 5/5, Ambiance 4/5 (for size not a lot of space) and service 5/5 In three words. Clean, delicious, small. I've come here many time to procrastinate and pretend I'm going to do a bunch of productive things by writing a list. The baristas have always been very helpful and seem to care about coffee as much as me, I asked for a recommendation and they pointed me to yellow dog. Boy that's a killer cup of Joe. You have decent people watching out the window. My friend was bummed they didn't have snacks I've experimented with other blends as well and enjoyed them all and I'm a snob. read more

Larry and I were in Missoula today and really wanted a cup of "GOOD" coffee. We drove by Big Creek Coffee and decided to give it a try. WOW!!! So glad we did. I had the COMO blend/ Larry had the Rise Blend. We were both impressed with the delicious coffee and atmosphere. It was a great place to just chill on such a beautiful sunny day!! Great experience!! read more