My friends and I were in Glacier celebrating my birthday and ended up being obsessed with the Great Bear Cafe. We passed by every day on the way into the park from Whitefish and couldn't resist starting the day here. The food is fantastic and I had the best breakfast burrito of my life here. The staff is what really makes this place unforgettable! The two women easily got to know our big group and went out of their way to make us feel welcome every day. They modified my burrito so it was vegetarian and even added extra veggies. I also tried the breakfast sandwich one day and the croissant was to die for. On my actual birthday, they treated me to a huckleberry cheesecake that I'm still thinking about. This is one of the best breakfast establishments I've ever been too! Great scenery and ambiance, amazing staff and a delicious menu. read more

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This place was amazing I can see why it's basically 5 stars at Yelp wow. Greta experience the staff first of all is super kind and explained everything they had in detail and answered every question we had. They let us customize the burgers and were just so nice. I'll rate the food Elk Burger with bacon jam 9/10. This was really good amazing bacon jam. Soup of the day chicken soup 8/10: Solid soup. Banana pudding 10/10: Perfect banana pudding nothing I would change. Macaroni salad 10/10: Sooooo good perfect macaroni salad Huckleberry slushie 9/10: perfect introduction to huckleberry and really amazing. Overall this is a must stop and try and is such a great stop in my trip to Montana. read more

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Amazing food and so accommodating for our group of 7! I had the breakfast burrito (with bacon) twice because it is just that delicious. The breakfast sandwhich also looked really good. I saved half of the burrito to eat in the afternoon after hiking at Glacier Park and it was perfect and helped to keep me going for the rest of the day. All the desserts (brownie, cookie, huckleberry cheesecake, carrot cake) I've had from there so far has been so good and my favorite was the carrot cake. Shoutout to Allie and the ladies for being wonderfully accommodating and also making our friend's bday special. On our first visit we were on a time crunch and they handled two go orders gracefully were very sweet. read more

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This is a small place with about ten tables and six picnic tables. The Huckleberry Elk burger was absolutely delicious and resulted in us coming back on the way home from the park (despite the very hefty $26 price) and the special jalapeño bacon with cheese was tasty. They don't have fries, but the Hawaiian style macaroni salad was perfect. The best I've had in a long while. Simply done, great flavor. Friendly service read more

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Stopped here for breakfast. Wow! Biscuits and gravy were amazing. Service was also excellent. Will definitely stop if I'm ever in this area again. read more

The elk burger is fantastic. The macaroni salad is incredible. We drive over from Whitefish to enjoy the Cafe. Highly recommend. read more

Great Bear Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hungry Horse, Montana

I found this place on Yelp after white water rafting. The ladies serving us were amazing at helping choose our meal. I had the elk burger with a huckleberry compote on top. The elk burger was cooked to perfection (elks has very little fat and is easy to end up with a dry chunk of meat), the bacon was perfect with its maple flavor, the huckleberry berry compote topped off this amazing burger. Don't balk at the extra few dollars you will spend here as this experience is worth it! Simply put, this is the best burger I have ever had. Too bad it is 15 hours from where I live. AND the homemade sausage soup is also amazing. The words perfection and amazing should have been used more in my description. read more

Great Bear Cafe - My amazing elk burger with homemade sausage soup - Cafes Near Me - Hungry Horse, Montana

We love Great Bear Cafe! Consistently delicious food every single time. Pair that with fast and efficient service from the most genuinely nice people, it's definitely a must visit place! read more

Our group went here multiple times in our trip to Glacier! Their food is great, we had the breakfast burritos and the breakfast sandwiches; soooo good! They were very accommodating to us when our large group asked for our food to go since we were in a rush one day! We love Cherie and Ali!!!! They're so kind and sweet and made us feel so welcome! read more

Nestled in the small town of Hungry Horse, just outside Glacier National Park, Great Bear Cafe is known for their elm and bison burgers served up in a casual environment. We stopped by here for a burger lunch. I ordered their build your own elk burger with sauteed onions and mushrooms and cheese with their broccoli salad as my side. The burger was juicy and flavorful and the broccoli salad was crisp and fresh. Everything tasted cozy and home made. The dining room is simple but comfortable. They have a few outdoor tables as well. The service is warm and welcoming. We loved our experience here! Get to it! read more

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Layla took our order at the counter and answered our questions about whether bison or elk would be a good choice for our burgers. She was very warm and friendly as was the other waitress who delivered our meals to our table outside. I got the huckleberry buffalo burger. My husband got the bacon jam elk burger (because you can switch out beef for bison or elk). My side was the broccoli salad, and my husband got a cup of chili. The broccoli salad was made with slivered almonds, cherries, red onion, and bacon. It was delicious. My husband's chili was chock full of a variety of beans and meats. It's probably one of the best chilies we've had. The burgers were so delicious. I was skeptical about (sweet) huckleberry jam on a burger but WOW was it delicious. If you find yourself outside Glacier National Park, include a lunch stop at Great Bear Cafe since they aren't open for dinner. The food and service are fantastic! read more

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This place doesn't look amazing from the outside, but the food is truly delicious! My husband and I split an elk burger and a buffalo burger. Both of them were absolutely delicious. The service was great as well. Very kind people! read more

Great service, great food, great vibes. A perfect example of the all American breakfast dinning experience. 20/10 read more

Great Bear Cafe - Biscuit and gravy sandwich was phenomenal - Cafes Near Me - Hungry Horse, Montana

We tried to go to the Huckleberry Patch but the wait was 45 minutes at 2pm so we hopped across the street and could not have been happier. This adorable cafe has made to order burgers, bbq and "fancy water" (lemon water which I drink daily). Highly recommend stopping if you are in the area. read more

Easy access, staff very friendly. Food selection is limited to burgers, sandwiches, soups and salads...many varieties and cooked to order. Location is in the heart of Hungry Horse...off main road. Many options for seating. Great overall. We had the Elk and Buffalo burgers with salad....great food. read more

Great location, great food, and great service. Breakfast until 11 then a great variety of burgers, sandwiches, and salads.

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. We were visiting for 4 full days... we came here 4 times. Everything was phenomenal, but the real star of the show was the breakfast sandwiches. The biscuits are unmatched, bacon was thick and tasty, egg cooked to perfection. Not being dramatic, it's the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had!! Elk burger was also super tasty, and the service was great. We had Sherri (might be mixing up spelling), who was so kind and also gave us recommendations for what to do on our trip. We would never come back to this area and not go here! Prioritize it! read more

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Amazing food, had their Shepard pie special it was the best. super friendly staff Highly recommend read more

The food and service are top notch! The breakfast so so delicious and well seasoned. Cleared my whole plate! Generous portions and great atmosphere. Seems so small and unassuming from the front but trust me it is bursting with personality and great food! read more

Just what we needed after a good hike. It was filling, hot, fresh, and tasty. Service is a bit slow even though there wasn't a lot of customers. I believe it's only one cook. So it does take time. But the burger was not gamey at all and was tender. So perfectly made. The chili was hot, full of meat and beans. It was flavorful and Smokey too. Highly recommend! read more

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Overall, we really enjoyed our visit. The burger was a bit pricey, but very delicious. The bacon was nice and THICK. Macaroni salad was not the standard recipe--it went quite heavy on the grated carrots. But I'm not picky, and still enjoyed it. The huckleberry dessert was essentially a cheesecake, which I loved. Staff were also very friendly and attentive. Five stars. read more

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Awesome food and lovely staff. Highly suggest the biscuits and gravy but everything was great!

We visited this establishment on the way to Glacier National Park. This cozy café was one of our favorites of our trip. We tried the huckleberry elk burger, and it was delicious. Portions are generous and the overall vibe is warm and welcoming. The employees who work there are incredibly kind and helpful--they made us feel right at home. Highly recommend this place if you happen to be in the area or on the way to Glacier. read more

Absolutely amazing hole in the way spot we found! The service was great! Friendly people food was amazing! And the desserts were top tiered! We really wanted to come back for breakfast but didn't have time before our flight! One of the highlights from our trip! read more

Great Bear Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Hungry Horse, Montana

My friends and I stopped in here on our way back to Kalispell and OMG IT WAS AMAZING! After a week of hiking and exploring this was much needed to conclude our trip. The staff is so accommodating and friendly. I got the waffle special, others in my group got the breakfast burrito and smothered biscuit. Definitely would come back next time I go to Glacier National Park! read more

This place is delicious, the smothered biscuit and gravy sandwich was awesome and the lady at the front was incredibly nice. My party also had the breakfast burrito and the breakfast waffle and they were also good. I highly recommend it. read more

We almost missed it! When we drove up no one was there and the outside was not all that great. We looked across the street and saw a packed out cafe. So, we decided to go in. Wow is an understatement. Over the next 7 days we went back 3 times. Food was outstanding. Breakfast menu may seem small but the food is big! From home made burritos to homemade gravy. To coin on old phrase - It's gooooooooood. Texan approved. The owner was so kind and created a very home feel to the place. read more

Food was amazing!!! Service was great!! Highly recommended... I'd be there once a week if I lived here!!!

If you are staying in or driving through Hungry Horse, Montana, make sure and try the Great Bear Cafe. The biscuits and gravy are the best! It's a small local cafe that packs a lot of big flavor in their food. Plenty of outside seating and a friendly staff. read more

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The grilled chicken bacon huckleberry sandwich was a surprisingly flavorful combination. Delicious!

Wonderful chicken and huckleberry sandwich and delicious broccoli salad. My husband had the elk huckleberry burger which was excellent. Highly recommend this place for lunch. read more

A little shack ut very good food as far as I can tell. Elk burger was great, never had elk before so I don't know how good or what. Mac salad as a side was yummy too. read more

We have enjoyed breakfast and lunch here and have enjoyed every meal we have had there!

Amazing small town cafe right off highway 2. We stopped for breakfast, biscuits and gravy and a burrito with refills on coffee. Absolutely delicious!! Small, clean with the best service! A must visit if you are passing thru. read more

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I give this restaurant five stars. It was very personal,clean and the food was delicious. The six of us had no problem ordering and receiving our food timely. Get the bison burger. It will melt in your mouth. Thank you staff for a great experience. read more

So glad we stopped here for lunch. The truffle burger was freaking amazing. Staff were so kind and gave stickers and a coloring book to occupy our 2 yr old. Highly recommend! read more

Great food and great service! Friendly staff. I had the Huckleberry Chicken and hubby had the hamburger. So good! Served with fries that were nice and hot. Definitely recommend this place! read more

We came here after a long drive from Tetons. My husband got the pimento burger, with pozole soup, kids got grilled cheese and I got the bacon jam burger. All of the food was fresh, delicious and the manager was very sweet and attentive. A great spot in a small town that is worth checking out. read more

We tried the elk and the buffalo burgers here. All burgers and sandwiches come with a choice of sides (chips, various kinds of salads, or the soup of the day). The service was a tad bit slow as it was fairly crowded on the day we were there. But we loved both burgers and would come back if we were ever in the area again! read more

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Great food award-winning, cinnamon rolls, and a wonderful staff. As a hungry horse resident I appreciate they are a local business.