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Great Bear Cafe

4.7 (102 reviews)
ModerateCafes, Salad, Sandwiches
Closed • 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Bacon jam elk burger and chili
Kristin H.

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!

Byo elk burger
Ophelia M.

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!

Biscuit and gravy sandwich was phenomenal
Andrew A.

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

Elk burger with broccoli salad
Morgan D.

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!

Bison Chili
Rosie N.

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!

Huckleberry Elk burger- no spinach; macaroni salad
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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.

Jennie N.

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!

Best biscuits and gravy!

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5 years ago

The Buffalo burger and elk burger were excellent. Food is great, and the outdoor seating is nice. Great service too!

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3 years ago

they have the best food! everything is homemade! nothing deep fried. the chicken with the huckleberry sauce is so good! great staff as well!

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The food was fantastic. Definitely would return. I got the blt with avocado and my husband got the smoked turkey. Both were yummy.

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The best breakfast burrito I have ever had. If you are visiting the area this is a must

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AMAZING FOOD! Best food I've ever had, this place is amazing. Great service and cute place to stop and eat at.

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Excellent food and even my picky kids liked it! I had the Buffalo burger and it was amazing!!

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4 years ago

Fast, friendly service and DELICIOUS food! Will definitely be back when we visit Hungry Horse again.

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The food was absolutely delicious and the service was the best we have had on our MT vacation. Definitely recommend!

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