LOVE THIS SPOT! I stumble upon this cafe and it's such a hidden gem. This spot is fairly new…read more(opened Feb 2025) when I first walked in it looked very unassuming. I ordered a huckleberry Earl grey tea and it was one of the best drink I've ever had! So refreshing!!

What a delightful little spot! We are traveling on a motorcycle, from Virginia to Vancouver, BC,…read morechecking out the little towns along the way. Hidden Basin Coffee Post and Eatery in Red Lodge, Montana was the perfect resting place, with a comfy couch where it was hard to get unstuck! The ice coffees gave us the afternoon pep we were looking for. The owner is super knowledgeable about the little town of Red Lodge and Montana beyond. She gave us some excellent travel tips, noting which roads were best and places to shy away from. Displayed on one wall, are mug shots of numerous celebrities. I was beyond impressed when the owner had the detailed scoop on each one! We don't get to catch all the great places... I'm glad we didn't miss this one!

Absarokee the little mountain town in my heart has gotten itself a little oasis of Sourdough/Coffee…read morenirvana! That being said these treats are wildly creative home crafted goods, and made with quality ingredients. As far as vibe goes what more could you ask for! Either sit outside enjoying the outdoor seating overlooking beautiful mountains, or if it happens to be winter and you don't fancy yourself turning into a human popsicle. They have plenty of indoor seating as well with warm welcoming friendly energy. I am always blown away by the flavors, and always excited to see what's new! Which I must add emphasis on that because the New treats are on a daily basis. You name any small business on earth rocking that kind of respect, and excitement for what they do!? Making it really easy to say "But First Coffee and Bakery" is added to a very short list of places I genuinely look forward to visiting when back in Montana.

From the owner: Good coffee and fresh baked goods read more

Ah!! This place is DELICIOUS!! Me and my friends come every Saturday and the only bad thing is that…read morewe can't get to our favorite pastry's before they sell out! The beverages are delightful, and the atmosphere is very cozy. The people that work there are always kind and I always look forward to going there. If there was a bakery I would recommend the most, it's this one. Sincerely, A loyal customer.

We visited Red Lodge for a week and we went to Cattail Bakery every morning except Wednesday…read morebecause they were closed. I wish I would have taken more photos of the food, absolutely amazing! We had cinnamon rolls, caramel rolls, cheese danish, blueberry muffin, chocolate eclair, sausage rolls (wow), vegetable/ham quiche, coffee, americano, and hot chocolate and everything was amazing. We also had a cinnamon roll cheese danish, which I had never seen or had before. The cinnamon roll cheese danish was the best pastry I have ever had in my entire life! Staff are all friendly and helpful. I loved the atmosphere and the historic building and touches!

Let me start by saying that the owner is so generous and so kind!!! She is a huge supporter of EMS…read moreand Law enforcement and donates to their causes regularly! We have both in our home and for that we are incredibly grateful Let's get to the coffee!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER COFFEE! My go to drink is an Iced Carmel Lavender Latte and each time I order it is consistently perfect! I give her a thousand stars and recommend her over anyone else!!! Give her a shot...you won't be disappointed!

I'm sorry, this is the cutest coffee shop ever. Coffee is delicious and person who made our coffee…read morewas so nice. Personalized coffee sleeves? Love it!!!

Outstanding microfoam in my wet cappuccino. Delicious hot drink made my morning. The barista knows…read morehow to roll the foam!

Heidi's coffee was sooo good! If I were to be a local I would stop by regularly! So tasty!! I am…read morehaving a hard time writing this review because I just want to get back to my coffee lol. I will say I wish our bagels were toasted in a toaster rather microwaved but overall the experience was nice people were super inviting and kind and I would be back if we lived close!

Food service and ambiance all great that's why we went twice in one day…read more Yummy drinks

Way too long to wait, but the staff were friendly. Coffee as oricey as expected for coffee shop…read more Place is cute, tho seems like a good meet up or hand out place.

It's hard to categorize this place. It's almost like a general store and has a little of something…read moreof everything. There are toys, games, some clothes, touristy gifts, candy, jewelry, and some camping-related items, a never-used thermos or two, rain ponchos, etc. Much of the inventory on the non-jewelry and non-food items, were in original packaging and some were even a trip down memory lane just seeing them. I don't know where the owners found them. In the back corner on the lower shelf were typewriters -- refurbished electric typewriters ideal for those who want to be off-line. It was odd, but given the other things here, maybe not so odd. They don't seem to have a website, posted hours (roughly between 8-5), or a phone number. They aren't even located within town, but rather a couple of miles outside of Bridger. The building has a sign, but it's the yellow banners right off the highway that are the markers for where you need to turn. The owner and his wife put together the collection of oddities here and if you're missing something, or not missing something and just want to see or perhaps find something different, this is the place.

From the owner: We Sell Ammunition -- Games - Coffee - Music CDs -- Candy - Snacks -- Records -- Gifts -- Fishing…read moreTackle -- Live Bait - Sporting Goods - Hunting Clothes -- Household Items

Great homemade food. My omelette was amazing! Our crumpets were a new tasty side. My daughter's…read morepancakes, or corn cakes, were amazing and the waitress offered to add chocolate chips which made them even better. Cafe Regis in Red Lodge and Duluth Grill in Duluth MN are the only places I've had corn cakes (pancakes made with corn meal) and more restaurants need to offer these! We sat outside on the patio surrounded by nature!

Delightful family run restaurant with literal views of salad greens being harvested for our meal…read more Service informative and pleasant, proud of their food and quality. You will leave feeling well fed and loved.

As the dog mom of a black dog...this is a fabulous coffee shop! Any of the three locations is…read morefabulous! Great coffee, nice staff, ambiance. Feel at home here! One location is a cottage in a neighborhood; one is in a nursery Roots; one is in a small collection of stores. Lovely! Can't wait to return!

Great coffee and food! The baristas had my drink ready by the time I paid and walked to the end of…read morethe counter. Amazing service, atmosphere and pretty reasonable prices.

Good iced americano and drip coffee. Husband and I don't usually both have a good cup, but we did…read morehere. Super nice staff and easy in and out off the freeway. Would stop here again.

The young man working could not have been friendlier! The Americano and espresso shots were…read moreoutstanding. Lastly, I was shocked at how reasonable the pricing is.