Bit of a wait, but for a good meal, that's okay! Great…read moreservice with such a friendly smile from Emma! Pancakes were delicious and the eggs were cooked perfectly! So glad we stopped here!

Stopped by Running Bear Pancake House during our Yellowstone trip and this ended up being such a…read morecozy little breakfast stop. I ordered the breakfast burrito with sausage, green bell peppers, onions, and eggs with buttery hash browns on the side, plus the soup of the day which was the Tuscan soup, and both were really good. One of my friends ordered the cinnamon roll pancake, another got the classic breakfast with buffalo sausage (which was surprisingly delicious), and the other ordered a meatless breakfast burrito. Everything at the table looked fresh and hearty. I also loved how easy checkout was. They bring the receipt directly to the table with a QR code so paying was quick and convenient, and our server was super accommodating by splitting the bill four ways with no issue. The restaurant itself has that cute cozy cabin-style feel, plus they sell fun T-shirts and souvenirs inside. Extra shoutout for helping me wrap my breakfast burrito to go before our flight. They brought me foil paper so I could keep it warm, tossed it in my bag, and yep... I ended up eating it on the plane later. Definitely a solid five-star breakfast stop while visiting Yellowstone!

This was a nice bakery stop during our visit to West Yellowstone. The pastries were excellent and…read morethe foo foo coffee was high quality. It is tourist area priced, but worth a morning stop before heading in to the park.

The cake was an average design and the frosting and cake did not taste as good as we are used to…read morehaving. Location is also in the airport. It was a bit awkward to pick up.

Mid-scale to up-scale dining. Excellent steak!…read more Three Bear Restaurant at the Lodge was a nice mid-scale to up-scale dining experience. The decor is modern rustic. We felt welcome and well-treated. The menu had some very nice offerings. From their cocktails, we enjoyed a couple of Montana Bucks, a bright sort-of-mule recipe made with smooth Sudden Wisdom Rye, lightly-sweet huckleberry purée, zingy ginger beer, and a dash of tart lime juice. And a huge, double-size Mammoth Manhattan, of nicely-flavored Wyoming Outryder Rye, deep flavors of both sweet & dry vermouth, bitey house-made bitters, and a rich Luxardo cherry. Both were yummy and well-crafted. The best beverage option: A flight of rye whiskies gave us local brands to compare with upscale brands. It was a good range of flavors, and we caught some nice local spirits. One-half ounce each of Michter's Single Barrel, Middle West Dark Pumpernickel, Willett 4 Year, and Wyoming Outryder The winners was Michter's, smooth with intense rye and some fire. Outryder caught our interest more than the other two. This leads us to a "flight" theory: We liked the local spirit that they also use in their craft cocktails! The New Zealand mussels were plump and fresh and well-dressed with grape tomatoes, scallions, wine and lemon. Jerk shrimp had flavorful heat. The Pear & Prosciutto Salad has lovely sweet fruit with thin but bold tender ham. Caesar with added salmon was classic, bright, and fresh. Bison Bourguignon was geneous al-dente pasta with tender sauced meat. The large-grain Cous Cous was rich with sun-dried tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and roasted veggies. The best main dish: The $50 bison ribeye was tender, juicy, and perfectly medium-rare. It was flavorful, with a slightly more caramel note than a beef ribeye. This was one of the two best steaks we had in West Yellowstone. Everything was quite delicious! The restaurant was quiet and pretty.

Breakfast so yummy for what I was expecting. I was expecting a flavorless classic eggs with toast…read moreand meat. The sausage was amazing and eggs were perfect. Our waitress was so kind. Pancakes were massive and delicious. Pricing was very reasonable for the portions. My only complaint was that the sourdough that comes as a side is not as good as the yummy sourdough that they use for their sandwiches. I wish both were the rustic sourdough. Other than that, it was clean with a great honey feel and booth seating!

Our favorite coffee shop in town! We found it here on Yelp,…read moreand we went here 4 of the 5 days of our trip. Their breakfast burritos and sandwiches are yummy, and the huckleberry scones (and other baked goods) are delicious! They also have take out freezer meals like elk lasagna, chicken pot pies, and things you can take home and cook. They have cool gifts, clothes, candles, and home decor to browse at while you're waiting for your food.

A solid coffee and breakfast option near the park. I stopped in twice over my 3 days in town. Both…read moredays I got coffee and the elk burrito. While the prices are high, the portions were large. The elk burrito was $15 but I couldn't even finish the entire thing and it tasted great. Staff wasn't very friendly but they were busy. If ever back in town, I'll come back.

Delicious & messy food, craft beer, cocktails. Live music. Patio & indoor seating…read more All 14 of us gathered here on a weekday evening! One of few venues that would take reservations of this size group. They have a good amount of indoor seating. We sat on the umbrellaed patio, near the musician, just around the corner of the bar from games like cornhole. They were busy, but service was attentive. Many of us had craft beers and cocktails. Everyone was pleased, but i could not list all the beverages for you. We had at least one yummy fresh arugula salad with sirloin cooked-to-order and a lot of flavorful bacon, blue cheese crumbles, green onion, tomatoes, balsamic glaze, and thick "Texas" toast. We shared a number of the many appetizers: Crispy-coated sweet-chili Thai Shrimp were rather small but quite tasty. The tray of nachos was a glorious mess of beans, sauces and crema, mixed melty cheeses, olives, and meat ... i think we got the rich ground "buffalo". The "buffalo balls" were even messier: meatballs in deep gravy over mashed potatoes smothered in sautéed onions and mushrooms. We had "chicken "bites" with two of their yummy flavorings. The soft pretzels and cheese were long thick almost-loaves. And i completely lost track of the mains: several of their loaded burgers and overloaded tacos. The star was the 12oz medium-rare ribeye, topped with herb butter & demi glacé, loaded garlic redskin mashed potatoes, & thick garlic toast. This was a great immersion in great food, drink, ant atmosphere. The $44 ribeye was one of the top-two steaks we had during our trip. (July 2026). Pro tip: every steak is town was good, even the bargains you can find with a little hunting. But be sure to pay a little more once or twice to get the best.

We spotted this restaurant online while driving in to town to our hotel we had for the next couple…read moreof days. The photos looked amazing, so after we checked in, we drove a few blocks to the place. Parking is limited but we luckily scored a spot. Atmosphere is very cool, bar/restaurant like with sports playing on large TVs throughout. It was kind of warm in there...not sure if they had a working A/C or if it just couldn't keep up with the bodies inside. There was a wait to be seated but not too bad. Maybe 15 mins and the place was packed. We were seated at a bar-like table between the actual bar seating and tables. The waitress was nice and had personality but was a bit stressed out and a little testy after we asked about our food 30+ mins after ordering it. Even the drinks took a long time to be served. I finally gave up and ran to the restroom...of course the food came as soon as I left. It works that way a lot for me. lol The drinks were good - the food was pretty good. Prices are expensive here, but pretty much on par with the rest of the restaurants in town. It's a tourist town in high season and they all know it. We determined not to come back for the next day's meals based on the slow speed of service and try different places in town instead.

Their huckleberry ice cream is what I dreamed of! So delicious and refreshing. I also had a veggie…read morewrap that was pretty good. I'd come back again just for the ice cream! The location is perfect as it's right across the street from a cute little park. The service wasn't super speedy but we weren't in a hurry so it was fine.

Great place on the way to the west entrance of Yellowstone. We ordered sandwiches online the night…read morebefore and set the pick up time in the morning. The sandwiches were ready at the designated pick up time and were still warm and tasty hours later when we ate them. The sandwiches were big and held up really well, not soggy at all. The cook making our sandwiches was friendly and brought them out to me. The store is fairly big but not huge by many means, maybe 5 aisles or so. It has restrooms, hot coffee and lots of groceries or items you may need (bug spray, plastic bags, dog treats, wet wipes, snacks, drinks, chocolate etc) and even some yellowstone souvenirs. It is kind of like a large bodega or mini mart. Good place to get supplies before going in the park and reasonably priced.

Best coffee I found so far in Yellowstone!!! Good Job…read moreBoys!!! Great Iced Caramel Macchiato!!!

Stopped by while in town the other week in the middle of a long drive for a pick me up. I ordered…read morethe large huckleberry cobbler latte. The service was fast and the cashiers were kind. It was a super fast and easy setup near the center of town. I will definitely be stopping here again!

A decent option for dining in West Yellowstone. After a long day of travel and adventure in the…read morepark, we were ready for a quick and filling meal. Old Town Cafe was our pick since it seemed to have a variety of different dishes, including options without meat, and the prices seemed reasonable compared to some nearby competitors. The ambiance is casual with two different dining rooms and a few seats at the bar. We both enjoyed our meals - the trout entree and the chicken bacon pesto sandwich. Nothing fancy but they did the job and had generous portions. The huckleberry lemonade, a local drink, was also a refreshing surprise that wasn't too sweet. I definitely recommend giving this a try if you want to try something unique to the area. I'm all about casual dining, especially after a long day of activities, but will note that the waitress wasn't the friendliest and approached our table and asked how we wanted to pay the bill (one check or split) while I was only half finished with my meal. I definitely left rushed to finish and ended up taking my dinner roll to go to eat on my walk out.

UPDATE -- August 14: I reached out to management regarding this incident and received a prompt and…read moreprofessional response. They apologized for the experience and committed to addressing the issue with staff to ensure they understand the applicable service-animal policies and prevent similar issues in the future. I appreciate their willingness to address the matter constructively and hopefully I will still get to try one of their burgers.

Timberline Cafe…read more Giving this one four stars, with the chips and salsa being the main thing holding it back. They weren't very good, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the rest of the meal. Fortunately, the food turned out to be very good and was a pleasant surprise. Service was friendly and quick, and the atmosphere was what you'd expect from a typical Mexican restaurant. Improve the chips and salsa and you've got a five-star review from me.

American diner and "Autentica Comida Mexican" in one restaurant!…read more The Timberline Cafe is a diner. On the map, the Taqueria Resendiz is right next door. In person, they are combined into one restaurant! Perfect for satisfying everyone! It was a clean bright nicely decorated restaurant, with an American cafe / diner menu, in addition to a Mexican menu. (Jul 2026) We had a perfect flavorful meal, with welcoming staff. It was tucked among shops and historic halls, for a nice after lunch stroll.

Really cool coffee shop with breakfast sandwiches and pastries. The bookstore is neat as well…read more This is a great stop if you're on your way into Yellowstone.

Book Peddler ended up being one of our favorite discoveries in West Yellowstone. In a town where…read morebreakfast options can be somewhat limited, service can move at a different pace than larger cities, and many establishments don't open particularly early, Book Peddler fills a nice niche by serving good coffee, made-to-order breakfast items, and offering a genuinely enjoyable bookstore to browse before heading into Yellowstone. I'd still suggest checking their website for seasonal hours, but we found them open early enough to comfortably fuel up before entering the park. The coffee program is surprisingly strong for a small tourist town bookstore café. They offer several locally roasted coffees, including lighter roasts, darker roasts, and decaf options, along with espresso drinks and specialty coffee beverages. We found the coffee to be among the better options available in town. The breakfast menu was another pleasant surprise. Rather than relying solely on pastries or grab-and-go items, many of the offerings are prepared to order. You'll find breakfast burritos, sandwiches, vegetarian selections, and meat options, giving most travelers enough variety to satisfy differing tastes. It's one of the few places in West Yellowstone where you won't be steered towards elk or bison! During our visit they offered both vegetable and ham quiches, along with chili. Everything we tried was fresh, satisfying, and felt like a step above what we expected to find in a small gateway community. Service is solid, though perhaps not spectacular by large-city standards. Orders can take a little while during busier periods, but honestly it felt very much on pace with West Yellowstone as a whole. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and seemed genuinely interested in making sure guests had a good experience. Given the town's relative isolation and dependence on deliveries, it's also not uncommon for certain items to occasionally be unavailable, whether that's a specific milk option, produce item, or pastry. We found the staff to be upfront about availability, and it never materially detracted from the experience. The bookstore itself is worth spending some time in, even if you originally stopped by only for coffee. The selection leans heavily into Yellowstone, national parks, western fiction, travel, and regional history. It's a much better place to find a unique souvenir or gift to bring home than another shop selling the same T-shirts, magnets, and trinkets found throughout town. Final Thoughts: Book Peddler quietly does several things well at once. It's a good coffee shop, a surprisingly strong breakfast stop, and an independent bookstore that rewards browsing. If you're spending a few days in West Yellowstone, I would recommend making at least one morning visit before heading into the park. We enjoyed it enough that it became part of our Yellowstone routine. -AC