Cute, cute, cute! This place is awesome! The interior is very open but inviting with lots of…read moreseating. The baristas were some of the nicest people I've ever met. My drink was smooth, not too sweet, the perfect blend. The toast was heavenly! I could have easily eaten 20 more serving, ha ha! I spent at least three hours here working and didn't even realize it. Really like this spot!

I hate to be posting, but this place is not it. I keep going back thinking I will have a better…read moreexperience, but it does not improve. The last time I came in I ordered a matcha and asked for them to put in less milk as I have gathered from previous times that their drinks are weak, but when I got my drink, it was straight up milk. I went to the barista and asked if I could have more matcha and she charged me as though I had asked for a shot. Whatever, totally fine. But when I got it back, it was the same color and taste. Yesterday, I went in with my boyfriend wanting to give them another chance, and my matcha (as shown in my picture), was straight up milk. My boyfriend went to the counter and asked for extra matcha. They then proceeded to charge him for an entire drink, but ONLY gave us the matcha. lol... no milk, no ice, just matcha. But charged us full price. He also had ordered a latte with an extra shot that for a 12 oz cup, was super weak. We really want to support this place but they need to fix their ratios or something...

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!

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.

I wish I had stopped to take some photos. This place is incredible! Even on a busy afternoon there…read morewas still plenty of seating for everyone! I love the style inside. It's dark but not too dark, sometimes you sit in a cafe and it's so bright you feel like you're going into surgery. Not here, it was very comfortable. There was a lot of a nostalgia items and decor that made my nerd heart sing! All the employees were SO incredibly nice! Especially as I was grappling with what drink to get. The man at the counter said if I had a drink somewhere else that I had liked to tell him and he could make the same thing. Which I thought was so nice! I got a huckleberry mocha- OUT OF THIS WORLD! And the sour dough toast with scrambled eggs were the perfect side with the drink! I adored this place and highly recommend you stop by!!

The food is excellent, and the vibe is warm, and cozy. They have nice books and magazines to look…read moreat while you eat too. I had a Huckleberry Italian soda and the flavor was spot on. It was the best Italian soda I've ever had. The service is great too. The people are very nice and our food came quickly and fresh. The sandwich I had was hot and delicious. Everybody there looked happy to work and the customers also looked happy with the service. I would definitely come back.

Food is always great and the service is also perfect. Great portions and not in a rush to get you…read moreout the door.

Wow--Steve's Cafe has always been my #1 pick for great food in Helena, but after my experience…read moretoday, I'm doubtful...My server, Dawn, left me alone for most of my visit; she served me with the bare minimum, & seemed unwilling or unable to answer the simplest menu questions about 2 items I hadn't tried before: The Cafe Monte Cristo is served on French Toast as a sandwich. She felt that was self-explanatory, so I took a chance & ordered it anyway. The second item I asked about was the Cafe Mocha, which is described as half coffee & half hot chocolate. Dawn repeated that to me; I went ahead & ordered it, because it's a nippy day outside, it sounded good, & Steve's prides itself on "whole bean Italian coffee". Dawn asked if I wanted whipped cream, & yes--that was the best part of this hot drink. It tasted like hot water with a bland chocolate flavor with no coffee flavor to be savored. Disappointment in a mug for $3.75. The Cafe Monte Cristo Sandwich looked promising when it arrived...but when I tasted it, the only thing which was flavorful was the bacon. The ham & turkey sliced deli meat was absolutely indistinguishable for any flavors of ham or turkey! ($14.95; scarcely any powdered sugar on the French Toast, either, which is a hallmark of a Monte Cristo...& no, it isn't deep-fried in any batter, but the French Toast is a clever substitution & departure from the original.) I ate half of it & boxed the other half...the French Toast was bland, too--very little flavor. My side item was something I always look forward to here, because so few restaurants serve onion rings anymore! These are a $2.00 up charge, & I told Dawn I like them on the light side, not too dark--& these came out close to being dark, & they must have sat in the grease, because they were tough on the outside...not the best onion rings by far. Disappointment again! I came here anticipating another great experience at Steve's Cafe, & it was completely disappointing until Alivia appeared: Alivia noticed I appeared to be waiting, & I was--because I saw on my check that the Cafe Mocha comes with ONE REFILL! Dawn never mentioned nor offered me a refill, but Alivia did--& yes, that's exactly how to spell her name, which is pronounced as "Olivia". Alivia gave me a to-go cup with a lid, & whipping cream & all, that excellent but of genuine "Customer Service" kept this review from being one star! Purely because of Alivia, I will return to Steve's Cafe the next time I'm in Helena, a 100+ miles from home! Thank you, Alivia, for saving the day for me: The next time, I'm asking for you as my server!

Stopped by on our way to the airport to fly home. Great mocha latte and cinnamon roll. You can sit…read moredownstairs or upstairs, where there are some cozy chairs and nice views. Service was friendly. Stop by if you are in the area.

1889 Coffee House in Helena is a strong 4-star spot and one of my favorite places to grab both…read morecoffee and food. I've tried many of their drinks and menu items, and they've been consistently good--well-made coffee, tasty food, and a nice variety so it doesn't feel repetitive. It's also a genuinely comfortable place to sit down, whether for a casual conversation or to spread out and study for a while, with an atmosphere that feels relaxed, welcoming, and unhurried.

Excellent fresh food. Every time I visit Helena for work this is a must stop for lunch. Great…read moresalads and fresh bread and comfy atmosphere.

Great turkey sandwich, excellent service, perfect cup of joe, homey and hip neighborhood vibes.read more

I absolutely love this place! The sandwiches and pastries are fantastic. It's a little noisy due…read moreto the high ceilings but it is such a fun place to go. I always buy my hot mochas there. Service is great and everyone is really friendly.

Delicious food and baked goods! Beautiful open space that is designed well. Caprese sandwich was…read morenot worth the cost as there were only 2 small tomato slices, lots of cheese, and barely any pesto. It was difficult to tell if there was even any pesto on the sandwich. Felt more like a grilled cheese than a Caprese. Due to the taste of the food I would give this place another shot.