Rude Srvc waitress was extremely rude, no hello slammed down the water, threw 4 straws on the table for 7 people, after an hour wait asked for our food & the waitress just said " you know I don't control the kitchen" not sure why it was an hour wait when as you can see they were not busy. To bad to we were visiting from AZ but won't be returning here or recommending it to anyone. In response to your comment: Since you felt the need to defend your staff I feel the need to remind you that we went to your establishment expecting to be treated decently as a paying customer. We waited outside to be seated for 45 mins then inside for our food another 45mins (as per your comment) In return to be treated rudely by your staff! Your waitress responded very rudely to my friend when she asked if we were going to be eating dinner there instead of lunch. Which is the only time we asked for our food. Your waitress never came to inform us of the situation or if it would be coming out soon. Also just as a side note 2 tables were seated after us received their food before us & left while we were still waiting on ours with no courtesy explanation being provided. Your water girl (which you are correct was not our waitress but obviously worked with her) was the extremely rude one! She never said hello, slammed the water down on the table twice rolled her eyes when we asked for more water (we had waited outside in the sun for 45mins to be seated so by that time yes we were all thirsty) when asked for straws said this is what I have & threw 4 down for 7 people. Brought out a dirty glass which had food stuck to it, then got mad when my friend asked for a clean glass. If your establishment is understaffed then you as the owner should not accept as many people in order to provide your paying customers with the experience they except & to prevent your working staff from being overwhelmed & in return providing BAD customer service! Which I can see from previous reviews is not the first time this has happened. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Sitting area - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

Truly a hidden gem! Stepping back in time, it's like walking into a warm welcoming cabin. Greeted with smiles and amazing service. The food is comfort food at its best. We had the Exho Lake Scramble with their Blueberry coffee cake. Yummmm! It's worth the short drive to this Montana hidden treasure! read more

The food here was pretty good actually. I got a turkey club sandwich and my partner got the turkey ortega sandwich. Both of us liked our food. The reduced rating is due to the ATROCIOUSLY BAD service. Three young women were responsible for attending to various aspects of serving us, and honestly, I'd e hard-pressed to decide which one I would fire first. They were--all three of them--simply dreadful and seriously diminished our experience eating here read more

The food is always excellent here! The chicken enchiladas with mole sauce special was superb today as well. Service is fast with a smile. Can't beat this charming cafe ambiance. read more

This place has the most amazing breakfast in Montana. Was not expecting that! We called ahead for pickup so that it was only a quick stop on the way to Glacier National Park from the Flathead Lake area. Fresh squeezed OJ - AMAZING. Get the large! Breakfast crepes - so good - so many fillings and a great hollandaise sauce on it. When I first saw it I thought it was going to be way too much sauce but it was thick and ended up being the perfect amount. I hate when there is only one little piece of mushroom or veggie in an omelet. This was a great mixed portion of egg and veggies. You can opt to get two crepes or just one crepe as a "half" order (just get the full, you won't regret it. You need energy for your hikes!) BF got the breakfast sandwich and thought it was incredible. Choice of a couple kinds of bread. We decided to go out of our way to come back on our drive home. It's going on my recommended itinerary for Glacier National Park. Check them out! read more

The food was amazing. The burrito was enough for two. Waffle was good. Cobb salad was great. Bloody Mary was fantastic. The wait wasn't very long on a Monday late morning. Definitely worth the short extra drive off the beaten path. The minute you walk in it feels like home and you know you're about to have a good meal. The staff there is super nice also, you won't be disappointed. read more

Best breakfast in the valley. Food is amazing, service is on point, and atmosphere is perfect.

My husband and I have been coming in for years and the last couple times we stopped were just a complete miss. From the partially fermented orange juice to one of the worst Benedict's I ever had followed by an $80 breakfast bill to say we are disappointed would be an understatement. Waited 30+ minutes after we were finished to get a small box and a bill. This used to be our favorite breakfast spot but something has definately changed in the kitchen as well as the front of house. Not geared towards the locals anymore. Thirsty little tourist trap. read more

The food is always great and the service is quick and courteous. If you want a taste of Montana, then the Echo Lake Cafe is the place to go.

Chicken fried steak wasn't all that but the other food is ok. Lack of options in the area makes this one of the better places. Baked goods are amazing. Service was kinda slow but the couple times I was there, it was mid season, so they were packed. All American dinner vibe. read more

This place does get busy but put your name on the list because it's definitely worth the try! Welcoming environment, great service, and even better food. My little family will 100% come back and look forward to it. read more

Best breakfast place in Bigfork. Not only the usual breakfast faire, but a great variety of unique & different offerings. Go there allot and have never been unhappy. Service is good for a busy place. Coffee cake is super, try it read more

This is MY breakfast spot anytime I come to visit. My mother moved to Kalispell from NV 10+ years ago now (not Cali don't worry folks, lol) it's been so fun coming to visit over the years. Typically I come up twice a year. When I do, this is a MUST STOP! The quaint little restaurant is 100% a log cabin feel to make you think your right at home. The service is absolutely outstanding and the over all vibe is a 10/10!! Sadly I'm a Creater of habit and really don't try new things BUT I love what I order! Wrangler Scrambler - huge portion of scramble potatoes and two who pieces of toast cut in slices! A mimosa in a glass, mom always does the mugs.. oh and did I mention you can order A PITCHER!! 100/10 love this spot. Almost don't want to leave a good review because I don't want it to become too popular if ya know what I mean Thank you echo lake cafe!! read more

Warm, welcoming and down right delicious!Echo Lake Cafe is far from basic and is a foundational example of what a restaraunt dine-in expierence should be. Many of their menu items are homemade. You can tell that their food is made with sincere intention and love. Everything is fresh and beautifully platted. Their fruit cup alone says it all (see photo). Sometimes fruit cups come watered down with seasonal fruit selections, but they had everything. Kiwi, pears, melon, and mango, garnished with mint! Coming from the city, I was very surprised to find that this small town in the middle of MT had fresh mango. Their staff knows how to do hospitality right. Expect exceptional & personable end to end service. They made sure to get drink orders right away, properly introduced themselves and made sure to promptly check in during our meal. You do not need to worry about waiting for minutes to get a servers attention when you need something. Big Fork is SO lucky to have this local restaurant in town. This is a must go-to place for food and I would say, a defining destination in the area. They set a high golden standard for accessible local food and customer service. read more

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Love this place! Great breakfast & lunch. It's a very popular place, so there might be a wait. read more

Great fast and friendly service. The dining area is very clean. You would think that it would be difficult to stand out when you have pretty typical breakfast and lunch items. Food quality is excellent. Premium ingredients cooked perfectly. My Denver omelette was light and fluffy with the vegetables cooked just the right amount, a good portion of quality ham and melted cheese. My guest's pancakes, eggs and bacon were also cooked perfectly. Most restaurants overly salt their meals. Their house potatos and the rest of my food had just the right amount. Will definitely be back. read more

This place does it RIGHT! We stopped in here after church and managed to get seated on the patio. Thank GOODNESS it was warm enough... The Bloody Mary was PERFECT. I ordered the Wrangler's Scramble, and for an upcharge, got the homemade Ranchero Sauce on the side. Eyes rolled into back of head! Looked like they were trying to space folks out inside. Mandatory mask wearing by customers except while seated. Clean. Service was great. Would love to make it back here! read more

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Always delicious, always great service, always consistent quality, so....always a wait but there are worse places to wait for a table and no better reward at the end. Love it! read more

The food was good, not excellent but good. The potatoes were undercooked. The bloody mary was excellent. Service was very slow and at times we felt ignored. The waitress asked my.wife.if she wanted ranch dressing with her fries and kept forgetting to bring it. My wife was done eating by the time she received it. The ambiance was good but they stuck us at a bar to eat. Dont accept this seating... You will not enjoy it. Tell the hostess you.want to wait for an actual table. read more

Surprisingly fast for how crowded it gets. Eggs Benedict is very good. Looking forward to coming back to try chicken fried steak

Awesome staff, very friendly. I was on the road and just found this place it was a Monday at 10:30am and the place was full. Had a turkey club and small salad it was like 12.00 They have outside tables and even tables on the grass yard out back. read more

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Food was okay, came a little after 8:00 on a Monday. Both waitresses weren't very friendly. Waited a while for food, when it finally came didn't get our toddlers food. waitress never checked on us or walked by so I could ask about it , toddler cried and fussed the entire time we were there cause he was hungry ended up sharing our breakfast with him. stood waiting another 10 min just to get our check, told her we never got our toddlers food and then she was rude and said we never ordered it, then I proceeded to tell her that was the first thing I ordered then she said sorry and walked away. Was very disappointed lived in Kalispell all my life and heard good things about this place and we finally decided to try it, won't be coming back or recommending to anyone. read more

Great breakfast! Really fast and efficient even though it is very crowded. Staff is very friendly.

Super busy and super delicious. Definitely worth the wait! I had the eggs Benedict with the fruit cup and coffee cake. Absolutely incredible. read more

Absolutely the best breakfast I've had!!! The eggs Benedict where amazing along with the banana pancake. Good quality food for sure! read more

Loved it from the moment We walked and was greeted and the food was delicious! Such a variety that we will be back a few more times before we head back home. Got here on a Saturday morning and they were very busy but was seated in 30 minutes. They seem to have a very well run operation and the hosted was very pleasant and staff were all so nice and helpful. The kids menu had a great selection along with a very extensive menu for us too. This is even with the reduction of their former menu, can't imagine what that may have looked like. The coffee is delicious and they have fresh squeezed OJ and fresh carrot juice too and very well priced. Food is excellent and going to even venture as far to say probably best around Flathead lake. Worth every bit of your money and the time to wait if it's busy, which seems like it is the case. They also have a nice large patio facing East for those nice weather days. read more

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The BEST huevos rancheros I have ever had!! Crowded day, sat outside, service was awesome! read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Huevos Rancheros - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

We are in Big Fork for a Spartan race and our little air b and b is right across the street so we had breakfast here two mornings in a row. Wonderful little spot! Breakfast potatoes are bomb and the blueberry coffee cake was a delight. Reasonable prices, large portions, amazing service! Love this little spot! Will definitely be back some day! read more

Love love love their breakfast & lunch. Always fresh and consistent. Happy to wait for a table anytime! Great owners. Thanks for being here

Quite possibly the best huevos rancheros I have ever had! The housemade chorizo was delicious. Great service...great food...great place!

Food and service are superb. Somedays the waiting line is longer than others. Weekends can often be those times. But the food is worth the wait. read more

Fun place with wonderful food only surpassed by the fantastic service which is hard to get these days.

Great service..delicious food.. beautiful outdoor ambience! All-around great experience!

All around great stop! Beautiful outdoor space to entertain kids while waiting for table, great service, GREAT food! Tried a little of everything. Great kids menu and the kids devoured it all. Breakfast crepes were some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommend if you like a place with lots of options! read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Kids pancakes, bean and cheese burrito, and breakfast plate. Breakfast crepes and huevos rancheros. - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

This place is an absolute hidden treasure! My husband and I are breakfast aficionados and we are VERY picky. This place has some of the freshest food, best baked goods, kindest servers and overall good vibes. We've been there twice already this week and may just go ahead and make it a three-peat tomorrow before we go home. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Classic breakfast combo with house made item of the day, ginger bread. - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

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We loved the Echo Lake Cafe. We stopped by on our way up to Glacier first thing as soon as they opened. Our waitress was great, super friendly with a witty personality who made the experience very enjoyable for us. The food was FANTASTIC. The muffin of the day - just say yes!! Ours was orange cranberry and it was delicious! Someone in our party had the French toast and we all had to have a bite. The plates of food were huge, so be prepared but definitely make a stop at the Echo Lake cafe! read more

We traveled with grandsons in Montana the last two weeks of June 2024 and this was the ONLY restaurant that they requested going back to more than once. They loved the food and staff. We tried the traditional breakfast, waffles, the nutty waffle, the chicken fried steak. All very good. And I loved the service dog sign outside. It's busy, but it is understandable. A great find in the Flathead Valley read more

Went out to Bigfork to stay with a friend. He said we HAD to go to breakfast at the Echo Lake Cafe. This was a meal for the books... We ate out on the patio in the trees. The weather was perfect. Food came quickly, hot, and delicious. 100%. I ordered the Classic Breakfast. Bacon 10/10, eggs 10/10, toast 10/10, potatoes 11/10, coffee 10/10, orange juice 12/10. My only regret is not ordering the giant mimosa. Guess I'll have to go back. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

Echo Lake Cafe - Patio dining. - Cafes Near Me - Bigfork, Montana

Went there for late breakfast in October '20. Covid safe. They gave us a pager and It wasn't a long wait at all outdoors in their beautiful garden. Very friendly staff. Felt right at home. The corned beef hash was the best I've ever had. Moist, tender! Cute, cozy decor! Was recommended to us by our fishing guide, a life long area resident. read more

Great food Great atmosphere Great views and services. Will go back often best breakfast