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.

This was such a great little coffee shop. Filled with so many knickknacks - I wanted to explore all…read moreday. There's a treehouse and a koi pond inside. The coffee was fantastic. I loved it here.

The vibe of this place is just fantastic! If your hanging out in downtown Helena, you should…read moredefinitely check this place out. It's so fun and almost vintige. So many little fun knicknaks and fun drinks and candy to browse. A cool coi pond and kids treehouse inside so your kid won't be bored either. A little expensive but otherwise super great!

I'm partial to this vintage confectionary and ice cream fountain place. My mom use to go there when…read moreshe was in school in Helena. She took us there as kids and now returning to say good by. Hoping I might get here with grandkids. Best candy ever. The pecan log is my favorite. The multi flavor color mints are delish. My fav ice cream confection is fudge parfait. And the place has so much history everywhere you look...from the wooden booths to the various items on shelves from many parrots to a goat to hornet nests on branches Staff is very attentive and helpful. You can order online and have shipped all over. I don't recommend shipping chocolate during warm months. Thank for memories!!!

Great service. The chili was good and the atmosphere felt like a cool retro feeling. Would…read morerecommend to anyone.

Great tasting burgers and solid sides. We will definitely stop when we are in town againread more

This is a great place for a really tasty burger, fries and a super creamy milkshake! Service is…read moregreat and fast and the atmosphere and decor is a through-back to the old malt shops. I recommend it!

Love Shellie's, it's our go to for breakfast. My sister recently moved to Helena and her and I had…read morea great meal and we were able to stay and visit and never felt rushed out. They even offered to top off my coffee after we had paid. Our family recently ate there also it's always a great meal and experience. There were 7 of us and we were seated with other customers at a joined area. (Two tables pushed next to each other). I was nervous that they may be annoyed having children next to them but everything went great and I was thankful our children behaved. I miss the fun signage from the old location and don't love the restrooms at the new location. But the food is still good, and we love the portions.

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.

Great Hoagies packed with quality meat and fresh veggies. You basically build your own from…read morenumerous options. Susan and Steve, the owners, also provide box lunches for the numerous fishing enthusiasts in this area. The soft ice cream will be a big hit in the upcoming summer. My assumption is they will be seasonal. Remains to be seen. They are located next to the Oasis Bar, so a cold beer with your Hoagie is available for all you hops lovers. As locals, it is great to have another food option. Welcome Wolf. We hope you prosper. You certainly will see us again.

Delicious sandwiches generously filled with fresh ingredients. Really tasty ice cream swirls…read more Excellent addition to the local food options. Friendly service too. This will be a regular stop on my frequent visits to the area.

We tried to go to another restaurant for dinner, but because it was 8:30pm, a lot of restaurants in…read morebutte were closing. Thankfully, Bonanza Freeze is open late! There were quite a few people in line and the parking lot was full. We found out you can order online, but we were in line already and just stuck it out. They have a very large menu and I kind of wish it was more consolidated and easier to read, but I guess you can't really go wrong with burgers and shakes from here. I ordered the fried mushrooms, a cheeseburger and a cherry shake. Everything was delicious. It's fast food, so I wasn't expecting much. The burger isn't like the best burger I ever had, but it's like $5 and decent. The cherry shake was perfection. And the mushrooms were salty, crisp and hot. Good food and cheap prices. There are a few tables outside but we took our food back home to eat.

Definitely recommend! Awesome spot to grab some ice cream & food quickly! We got a cone & banana…read moresplit both were great. This was the medium size banana split, tons of ice cream! Staff was friendly & was getting through everyone quickly! Got our ice cream in just a few minutes!