If you're in Helena, Big Dipper is a solid stop for ice cream. I went with the huckleberry flavor…read moreto try something local, and I'm glad I did. It's a nice balance of sweet and fruity without being overpowering, and you can tell it's a flavor they take pride in. The shop itself has a relaxed, welcoming vibe and feels very much like a local favorite. It's a good place to cool off, take a break from walking around downtown, and try a classic Montana treat.

Service - quick and efficient. Small work area but packed with workers bustling about getting those…read moreorders out. The joint was poppin on a Saturday night. Line was out the door but it moved quickly. The interior is small with only a few places to sit; mostly everyone takes their orders to go. There are tons of flavors to try including seasonal items. The waffle cones are fresh and a large size. The scoops are large and filling. Worth the money! They offer a military discount for those who qualify which is very nice. Large signs with flavors listed inside as well as a large sign outside for those waiting in long lines. The ice cream itself was delicious. Thick, rich, creamy, flavorful.

You're the reason for my dedication to fitness…read more. Without your desserts I wouldn't workout, at all.. Best place for pastries/desserts & best place for my sourdough and other breads

The croissant breakfast sandwich was so good! The croissants were light, flaky and buttery…read moredeliciousness. The coffee was hot. Friendly service. You can dine inside or outside on the patio.

If I could rate it higher I would, server Dawn was super polite and funny, she took our orders and…read morebrought our pies in less than a minute! I ordered a pistachio cream pie and it was the most incredible thing I ever ate! I wish I could have the other pies too! Why don't I have a super fast metabolism?!? Why?!? Anyway this was a great way to close the second day in Montana. Hope we come back here again. 100/10. Best pies in Montana.

We were in Helena for the day and heard great things about this spot from a few friends so we…read moredecided to check it out. I wish I was more hungry when I walked in cause I really wanted to try their "Holy Cow" style meals but could only go with the standard serving size. I ended up going with the chicken sandwich. The chicken was fried perfectly on the outside and the inside was tender and had good flavor. The fries here were very good and I would've kept ordering more of those if I had any more room. The food here is really great. It feels like the best diner food imaginable in a setting that offers so much more. The restaurant reminded me of a bigger chain but with the hometown feel. Big but cozy and personable. Our server was great and always made sure our drinks were full the whole meal. I'll be sure to come back here the next time we visit Helena.

This little gem adjacent to Reeders Alley features weekly specials - gotta get there fast before…read morethey sell out! The flaky, buttery pastries were as addictive as they were messy. Our favorite was the ham and Swiss croissant. I will say, the cruffin was not a true muffin-croissant hybrid - it was just a croissant in the shape of the muffin. Delicious place! So glad we were able to grab a bunch of goodies!

It was a bit unexpected to find a bakery of this quality in Helena. Cotton-Top Pastries offers an…read morearray of eclectic pastries in a house at the front of Reeder's Alley. You will find items like croissants and cruffins in seasonal flavors here. Given the limited hours as they are only open on Friday and Saturday morning, I would recommend going early for the best selection.

caesar salad ordered with no croutons, croutons crumbled and mashed in. Sandwich good. Salad…read moreunflavorful. Ingredients were: romaine, mediocre parmesan, dry tasteless chicken, package of soybean heavy dressing (and croutons ha). If you're going for the location, something packaged is a good bet. I do hear good things about the pastries.

Caramel and cinnamon rolls are great!…read more However, their service is terribly lacking! There is one person taking orders, making coffee, and getting pastries and one person making hot items. Wait times are long and it's painfully awkward to wait in line while the person who is supposed to take orders is making coffee right in front of you. The accuracy of hot food is marginal. We did a phone order and they messed it up. No cheese on one crepe and no egg on another. Also, they gave us two cinnamon rolls instead of two caramel rolls which I don't bother correcting. They could do a lot better having more staff and focusing and speed and accuracy of service. I'd recommend Great Harvest bakery or Grateful Bread instead if you're looking for a local place.

I absolutely love this place! The sandwiches and pastries are fantastic. It's a little noisy due…read moreto the high ceilings but it is such a fun place to go. I always buy my hot mochas there. Service is great and everyone is really friendly.

I was hanging out in Helena for a couple of weeks and needed a good cup of coffee. I didn't have to…read morelook too far to find this gem. They have a great variety, and the coffee I had was really good. I also ordered the skillet breakfast, which was incredibly tasty, and left with some cookies that I absolutely loved. The space was open and airy, featuring a nice mixture of booths and chairs. My food was served quickly and hot. If you need coffee in Helena, definitely give this place a try!

Dairy Queen on Prospect Dairy Queen on Prospect, Helena…read moremontana. A 10inch ice cream cake is marked at 41$ in store. I placed my order thru DoorDash, however I picked it up myself. Thru DoorDash I was charged 55.35!!! Almost 15$ increase in cost. I asked the manager and staff why I was charged so much when the cake is clearly only supposed to be 41$. They claimed DoorDash is the one who marked it up. When I called that bullshit, they then said they are charged 30% (?) and have to make their money (according to the girl who works there.. who also claims she makes all the ice cream cakes herself , while also admitting some cakes are bulk ordered premade lol) back so of course they charge more on the DoorDash app. They fail to inform customers of this price gouging difference prior to purchase and do not inform anyone of this massive difference in prices. They went from blaming DoorDash and calling them liars to admitting they are marking up the cost of things on the DD ap to make money back. In my state there are no major extra taxes added. At most the cake would have come to 43ish dollars. They're extorting money out of customers and not allowing customers the option of getting a refund when they get caught trying to rob people. Be up front about the cost differences and notify customers BEFORE they pay one cost over the other. Cause door dash doesn't charge ya'll THAT much more for my order being passed along thru them when I drove to pick it up myself. Shitty DQ. Shitty grasp of ethical code. Shitty staff on every level who refuse to acknowledge the inappropriate price gouging.

Since I can't put zero Stars me and my wife are waiting 20 minutes for the food. I missed a very…read moreimportant meeting today. Your employees were doing nothing from when I came inside to find out where it was. I'm hypoglycemic an I just did a 20 hour day. Please train your employees better. I could have made 5 orders in 20 minutes