Such a beautiful gift shop! I always find something here when we visit Missoula. I love the shelves upon shelves of loose tea (and the prepackaged ones, too) -- especially the local Missoula flavors. I also love that you can create your own spice combinations by selecting jars off the shelves and bringing them to the counter to have the salespeople measure them out for you. There are beautiful housewares--tablecloths, dishes, frames --and pretty handcrafted jewelry. There's also a cute cafe in back that I'll have to try next time. read more

It has a TON of wonderful herbs and spices and the little coffee shop in the back is adorable! There was a creepy older lady that works there though that was trying to talk to me and my partner about our child and wouldn't go away even after we made it clear that our child doesn't talk to strangers. She made the experience quite awkward and had us leaving earlier than we had initially wanted too. read more

This was a really cute coffee/apothecary(?) shop we stopped at for some hot drinks. My husband and I split a chai latte (a little on the sweet side for me - I like it more spicy), and my parents got hot cider. Both tasty on a cold day. The atmosphere was cool - in the back was the cafe where we got our drinks, and we had to walk through the front of the shop which had a bunch of spices, herbs, teas etc in jars. There was also a bunch of different chocolate candies in jars. Would stop by here for another drink or to get some spices. read more

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Love the atmosphere & super friendly staff. Helpful too! I love meeting friends here. Definitely a place to visit with out-of-town guests read more

Cool place for excellent or rare teas. The people are kind and the only down side is pricing on the "things other than teas," it's ridiculous. But, if you want tea in bulk or maybe a sample.. it's perfect for you. I've never eaten in the restaurant side, so I cannot comment on that. But tons of cute things to look at and purchase, we often buy our scented oils there. They have a plethora of them. Super cool. read more

A cute shop with a restaurant in the back. I stopped by the shop to see the teas and spices, I didn't realize they had a restaurant too. The front part of the store has teas, spices, and lots of trinkets to browse. The back half of the shop is a restaurant. I had the pastrami and provolone sandwich and the soup of the day. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. They don't take credit cards in the back of the store which I didn't realize, but they do have an ATM. They have a few booths and some seats at the bar, so you might have to wait to get a spot. The service at the restaurant wasn't great, but overall I really enjoyed this spot. read more

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One of my favorite shops when I'm visiting Missoula. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. read more

Butterfly Herbs - Gift Shops Near Me - Missoula, Montana

This place is so cool I wish I lived here to go there more frequently. They have all sorts of bulk, herbs, and spices and teas so you can bring your own container to refill. Cute coffee shop in the back but I just got their brewed drip but they also have bulk specialty coffees. Super duper neat and cool staff too! Molly C at the front is simply the best! read more

I love this place they make the best sandwiches from scratch fresh in front of you, and they have such an amazing selection of teas to choose from. Prices are extremely fair. The staff is so friendly, and the place has a warm welcoming environment to it. read more

Got a big scoop of ice cream and it's only around $4. Highly recommended to go. There are a lot of teas and perfume and oils to purchase with very affordable price read more

The coolest place in Missoula. There's an apothecary/bulk herb up front that also sells novelty/gift type items alongside pharmaceuticals. The back has a super cool coffee bar with pastries and ice cream. The art on the wall and through the store are amazing. The patrons are also a cool crowd. read more

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Store has tons of stuff, funny birthday cards, candies. Gift items, wide varieties of herbs, teas, coffee beans. At the end of the isle, there is a cafe with coffees, sandwiches, baked goods and milk shakes. We got the coffee milk shake, it was very good. Will be back for lunch soon. By the way, other reviewers commented on the lighting of the place while I find it fine, not "dark" to me. read more

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Such a great atmosphere and place to be. Love the options for tea and the knowledge of the staff, very much a come and enjoy and relax type of place. Being from out of town I will definitely be making some mail orders! Thank you for everyone being so nice and friendly. read more

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Super kind and helpful staff. Excellent products! We are lifetime customers! They are also good at answering questions on the phone prior to making the journey downtown! read more

I've been going to butterfly herb since high school and I'm 53 now! I recommend Evening in Missoula and Montana Gold, Purple Mounain Majesty and all the other herbal teas & black! read more

Best milkshake I have ever had!! Definitely a hidden gem. If you're in Missoula stop and enjoy a chocolate shake!!

Remember when Butterfly anticipated trends? Avoided trends?? Bought real stuff created by real people? ***Remember when you were maybe 25 or 35 (or even 45 !) and could see in the dark?*** A wise man referred to the last-decade Rockin' Rudy's as: "Walmart for Hippies". Thus, Butterfly Herbs would be: "Gluten-free Walmart for Hippies". But dark. (*At least at "Bruce's Boutique" you can see the "Made-by-Chinese-Children" label.) Butterfly seems to subsist on low rent and lower expectations. (***And an even lower lighting bill.) Scott has been phoning it in for well over a decade. (Ketamine therapy? Consultation with retirement expert?) Who the halcyon knows! I just know it's dark.....and that sensitive little espresso cup was machine-made in 2001. Dark. Pray the landlord raises the rent and something less dilatant, something less nebulous, something REAL (Starbucks?) comes to town. Wouldn't you sooner be blindsided by blatant commercialism than hood winked into patronizing an ersatz-hippie joint where the herbs are bored and the owner can't find a single local jeweler to light up Dracula's Cave? Wear a miner's light. Go to the other alternative mini mart. Or not. Whatever. It's all good. read more

Such a fun place to stop! They had a wonderful assortment of teas and local products. I can't wait to use my cucumber hand cream. We stopped for lunch and had AMAZING huckleberry milkshakes. I took a star off because the staff in the restaurant portion were very rude. It really rubbed me the wrong way how the shit talked customers that had just left. read more

Wide selection of herbs and teas. Cute little restaurant in the back serving vegetarian dishes. read more

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They've been around 40+ years and have never disappointed with their jarred spices or fresh coffee/tea drinks and kind service. Keep on rocking on my favorite place on Higgins. read more

Awesome shop on the main drag of downtown Missoula and one not to be missed! It's a great combo of boutique type of shop with a cafe in the back. We took advantage of both in getting some great loose leaf tea and whole coffee beans up front; and a tasty lunch in the back. They offer each of their sandwiches on gluten free bread (perfect for us under doctor's orders). The ingredients were super fresh and were able to see the food prepared and knew it was made to order. The meats on the sandwich were quality and lean, while the fresh veg/lettuce was crisp and refreshing. Friendly and knowledgeable staff make this a must do when visiting Missoula. One note, the cafe doesn't accept cards. So you'll need to bring cash or use their ATM. The front part of the shop does accept credit/debit though. read more

Butterfly Herbs - Gift Shops Near Me - Missoula, Montana

Neat items offered and fun decor. They only take cash, but there is an ATM which charges a $1.50 fee on top of bank fees.

This place is dusty and super dark, not ambient dark, but like they don't want you to see the dust caked in every corner. In a time where we are learning more and more people are parasitic, you'd think that everyone working here has parasites. People here smell unclean. It's not cute. It's not aesthetic. Clean the place and start selling people legit local items. https://www.instagram.com/leannevogel/ for parasite brief - need sunshine, clean air, fresh water, and not be in a dusty dank place. read more

Love this place. Everything is quality. Best coffee in Missoula too. Great place to pick up a little gift. And ask about their herbs for whatever ails ya. read more

Just Wow. Was this one of those most beautiful stores I've set foot in? Yes it was. Butterfly Herbs is both comforting and completely kitsch/unique at the same time. They have a wide variety of small gifts, local beans, whimsical teas, and a separate restaurant area in the back. This place transports you back in time a bit to the homeliness of a well decorated home plus some art deco personality. If I lived in the area I could sit here all day, but sadly I was passing by as a tourist. I'll be back....someday! Made out with a pack of mints in the meanwhile. read more

My FAVORITE store in Missoula. Love having access to bulk teas, herbs, and spices. They always have beautiful things to look at and you can have any tea on their wall brewed. read more

Best deal on coffee in downtown... Cheapest ATM in downtown! $1.50 Great staff and great selection! read more

Like the historic pharmacy in the heart of downtown that first occupied its space, Butterfly Herbs has just the thing for whatever you're needing in the moment. (Not to mislead passers by, but that first business from a century ago is the reason the floor mosaic in the entryway says simply "Drugs.") Once you pass the well-curated display windows and heavy oak door, Butterfly Herbs invites you into a world of variety and wonder. Literally hundreds of teas and spices line the north wall in big glass jars, going so high as to require a library ladder (sourced from the glory days of The Mercantile, just down Higgins Avenue). The service counter on the south wall will weigh, package and price your selection, while fielding questions about the wide array of fresh-roasted coffees available in bulk. Whole bean or ground. Plus, your tenth pound of coffee gets your eleventh at no charge. In between those walls and below its high ceiling with period stamped tin tiles is a curious and inviting collection of gifts and pleasant oddities. A pleasing assortment of potions and lotions, candles and cards fill the front of the store and the seasonal gifts are perfect anytime, but especially for last-minute shopping. And then there's the counter at the back of the store: a hidden culinary gem in downtown. Its simple menu has only changed once in the last couple decades, with the best prices downtown. The counter offers excellent espresso, coffee drinks and a couple throw-back soda fountain favorites. The sandwiches are tasty and perfect for a midday break. Pro tip: you can take any one of the hundred bulk tea jars from the shelves and the counter will make a pot of that tea for you. Excellent option if you'd like to try before you buy. Quite the cross-section of folks who hang at different times of day back at the counter; some pop out the back door for a pause in summer sun. Plus -- your visit to Butterfly Herbs is soothed by one of the best retail soundtracks in Missoula, played through the warmth of vintage KLH speakers. There are a thousand little things that make any visit to Butterfly Herbs a relaxing, enjoyable experience. You've got experience it to understand why it's one of the few, remaining OG businesses in town. read more

I believe this place... is a phenomenon! Excellent, cute little gift shop in an old drugstore with cafe in back. Best veggie/cheese sandwich I've had in a very long time, with fresh bread from around the corner, and most things local. Nice coffee too! Cool French language world maps on the tables to keep you buys. Top Notch!!! read more

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They are wonderful here at the store and coffee shop- so friendly, and the merchandise is unique and well-curated. Amazing spice selection.

They were so helpful and friendly!!! You can't beat their variety - they have so many different variations and types of herbs you couldn't have possibly imagined. The two people at the front were kind and sweet and made it a welcoming experience. Forget buying spices at the store - save money, buy local and be amazed! read more

I adore everything about this place. This to me is Missoula. It embodies all the good about our town. I love that it isn't modern, it is a little behind the times. They prefer cash. They are attentive and love to recommend products. I always leave Butterfly Herbs feeling happy. The cafe is so quaint, I love the sparkling coffee/ice cream. I love the tea blends they offer and the selection of gifts and natural fragrances. read more

This crowded tea and herb shop in downtown Missoula doesn't have much seating, but if you're lucky enough to snag a seat, I would highly recommend it! Butterfly has a great tea selection. If you have time, find your favorite tea to enjoy with a monster cookie for your break mid-day. This is definitely a place to stop for tea lovers visiting Missoula. read more

Lots of options for tea and spices, but the service was lacking a bit. I felt like my need to purchase some tea was annoying to the cashier. Lots of tea options made in house which will make great gifts! read more

I accidentally found this store while looking for another business. They have nice soaps, locally made candles, and loads of loose teas and spices. The tea is affordable and there are tons of spices available that you might not be able to find otherwise. Very cool that stores like this are in Missoula. read more

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The Herbalist jn me felt like a kid in a candy store here! A great selection of herbal teas and coffees. Will be back.. everytime Im in town! read more

What a cool place. We came here for coffee and ended up having a delicious breakfast. The coffee here is so much better that Starbucks. Wish we had a place like this near home. read more

Probably some of the best coffee drinks downtown and a great atmosphere to study or catch up with friends or drink coffee at the counter solo. It's cozy and the staff is friendly and it's a place you feel comfortable sitting and having a read and enjoying you're coffee or tea. Prices are very reasonable too, even a couple bucks less than some other downtown coffee spots. The shop is great too they have a great selection of unique gifts and greeting cards and tea and it's a great place to stop to grab a coffee and a quick gift for yourself or someone else. I always find something I can't live without! read more

Very nice place to get your spices and herbs and drinks. I had their ice coffee which was amazing. very comfortable and laid back atmosphere. If you are ever in Missoula, stop by and hopefully do more than just take a look. read more

While some places in downtown Missoula are hipper, cooler, or more raw, BH is by far the cutest shop on Higgins. From the fancy and creative display windows to the old style pressed-tin ceiling to the wall of herbs and loose teas stored in glass jars, to the smaller items for sale in front and the bistro espresso bar in back: you'll find yourself oooinhg and awwing a lot around here. Not Hello Kitty cute, mind you: cute in an aromatherapy, herbes de provence, lapsang souchang sort of way. Cute in an urban hippie crossed with Montana home remedy kind of way. Many of the teas are from Montana Tea and Spice, including such awesome blends as Montana Gold, Wintermist, Wild West, Night on Glacier Bay, and Evening in Missoula. The green teas are excellent - organic hairpoint, for example - and there are some great things for do-it-yourself potpourri, if you are into that sort of thing. All of which is a little weird, I realize. But weird is what Missoula is all about. read more