Lighthouse Espresso

This place continues to crush it!! I love coming to Missoula just to pick up one of these…read moresandwiches. You always get great service, a fresh product and attention to detail. You can see the care they put into these sandwiches. They dont throw on the toppings and hand you a mess. They actually take their time to build a sandwich that is balanced and delicious. I always get the Beach Boy, but the other sandwiches look great as well. I tired the pickel for the first time today. It was almost as big as my sandwich lol, and was juicy and delicious. If you head to this location, it's easier to park on the side of the road. Parking in front of the building is limited and can be a challenge to get out. Also, seating is located outside on the patio only.

I am currently addicted to the Sublime sandwich- burrata, prosciutto, hot soppresata, arugula, sun…read moredried tomato, pesto and garlic aioli - but I sub fresh tomatoes for the sun dried and do no pesto due to allergy. Anyway, it's extremely flavorful and all the ingredients taste high quality and fresh (especially the ciabatta it's on). Have had a few others but this is my favorite. They're also very accommodating about substitutions in general. Prices are reasonable and the sandwiches can easily stretch to two meals. No seating inside so lots of people chowing down sandwiches in their cars outside including me who can't wait 10 minutes to dig in.

Turkey, fresh mozzarella:avocado on FRESH sourdough roll

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Market On Front

4.1(481 reviews)

1.6 mi

I'm plant based and it's been a long time that I've been crippled by indecision when ordering due…read moreto so many amazing vegan options. I've NEVER experienced it in Montana but market on front has SO many delicious options for every dietary preference. I decided on a portobello pesto sandwich on ciabatta and it was 10/10. The bread, texture and flavor were perfect! Although I was just visiting, I'd be shocked if there were a better sandwich shop in this town. There is also a grab and go and souvenir section that's very convenient. It was busy and we did have to wait a while for our orders but it was so worth the wait. If you're craving a sandwich or a wrap, this is your place.

They had a couple of vegan options listed on their website, so we decided to give them a shot. I…read morehad a delicious salad and my husband had the portabello sandwich, which was quite memorable! They also had a coffee bar and a little market with locally made items. You can walk to the Clark Fork River or anywhere in downtown from their convenient location.

VLT Breakfast Sando

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Tagliare Delicatessen

4.8(39 reviews)

0.9 mi

Such a great menu and the food items are named after bands. The sandwiches are massive. Me and my…read morefiancé could have shared one. I got the Megadeath and the slaw def has a good kick to it. My fiancé got the Blue Oyster Cult and he said it was bomb! They had a ton of people working and they were very nice.

Worth every penny. Fast service, huge portions, and one of the best veggie sandwiches I've had in…read moreyears. My husband gave two big thumbs up for the zeppelin as well! We'll definitely make a return stop the next time we're back in Missoula!

The flaming lips: bacon, swiss, greens, tomatoes, red onion, chipotle aioli and oil and vinegar, lightly grilled.

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Worden's Market

4.3(95 reviews)

1.5 mi

Wonderful market in downtown Missoula, we had the Philly sandwich which was amazing. Would…read moredefinitely recommend a visit when visiting or living in Montana.

Kind people, lots of selections , snacks, beer, wine, sandwiches, soup. Good stop great sandwich…read moreon the road !

Roast beef Mullan Trail

Muffuletta

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The Maverick, awesome combo of flavors and generously sized, not cheap but worth it.

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.1(21 reviews)

1.3 mi

Yesterday was the first time I have been to JM....10/10!!!! The staff was so friendly and amazing…read more(gave my son and I a free cookie for being our first time... which was also 10/10). The rosemary bread is delicious!!! Thank you!!!!

This restaurant is officially allergic to making orders correctly. Still can't figure out what…read morerosemary parm bread is. 10 sandwiches in a row with the wrong bread. Keep ordering the 31 and they keep putting mayo instead of ranch now. Waited forever just for them to make it wrong again. I can't imagine how a new location is even happening with this bad of customer service

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Whiz Kid

4.1(14 reviews)

1.4 mi

Picked up a steak sandwich with whiz to go, and it was so good! Really was impressed by the quality…read moreand flavors. Friendly staff as I waited by the bar for my take out order. Definitely intend to come back. Happy this place is in Missoula.

We were hungry for some good sandwiches, but Tagliare wasn't taking any more orders for the…read moreevening. After reading the YELP reviews for this place, I decided to try it. What a disappointment! Ordered online. When my husband got to the business, he walked to the bar to ask where to get the food. The bartender ignored him. The bartender was visiting with another customer. After a few minutes, my husband asked if that was where he needed to pick up our sandwiches. The bartender said yes, but then continued talking to the other person there. Then, in walks two people, who order drinks. The bartender takes the time to make the drinks, before finally reaching up and grabbing a sack and handing it to my husband. When the sandwiches were taken out of the bag, I noticed one had written on it that it had no onions. I had ordered one with no peppers. Looked inside, and no onions, but plenty of peppers, which I didn't want. The sandwiches were both steak, chopped super fine, like ground burger. Extremely salty. The buns started to get hard as we were eating the sandwiches, which indicated they had been microwaved. We won't be wasting our money at this place again.

Steak Sandwich

Philly with sweet peppers, shrooms and two types of yellow cheese (Chef's rec). Yummayy!!

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Mushroom vegetarian Cheesesteak

Wheat Montana Bakery & Deli

3.5(78 reviews)

1.3 mi

Great people every time I've came. Huckleberry Lemonade is so simple yet so delicious!read more

Hearty , tasty food, friendly efficient service and wheat themed charm. Will visit again when we…read moreare in the area!

Apple Cinnamon Roll

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Doc's Gourmet Sandwich Express

3.8(76 reviews)

1.5 mi

I was in Missoula and looking for a sandwich or salad and online reviews mentioned Docs so i…read moredecided to check it out. I ordered online and got the full sandwich and salad combo. I got the tomato soup with the veggie sandwich. The soup was good with good flavor and was a good portion size. The sandwich was also a good size and the bread tasted fresh. There were lots of fresh ingredients and overall was a good taste In conclusion and good place for a nice sandwich and soup combo

Took forever, they microwaved my acai bowl, and it's over priced :) my friends and I all said that…read morewe could easily make better at home! Save urself some dollars and go somewhere else

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Egg BLT W/ avocado

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Tuna melt

Wally & Buck

4.4(139 reviews)

1.7 mi

delicious! The restaurant was spotless and clean. The service was fast and friendly and what you…read moreactually come for is the burgers! They tasted so fresh and well-made and definitely grass fed. If you like great burgers and you're in the Missoula area This is definitely a place to visit.

When I went to order I felt rushed as the manager or owner wouldn't stop staring at me. The menu…read morewas small, like on a wall on a 9x12 inch paper small. I ordered a an OG cheeseburger with cheese, onions, ketchup and mustard. The guy got mad at me, I could litter see the frustration on his face and I had to apologize and tell him it was my first time there. He picked something else off the menu for me and said it was a better choice. I payed $15.00 for a burger and fries. The burger was small. Maybe 3 inches across and the fries were stale and hard like they had been sitting under a heat lamp forever. The atmosphere presented as a luxury well put together restaurant but they provided fast food service and takeout. Didn't know whether I was at Macdonald's or a fine dining restaurant. Also I could probably get a burger quarter pounder and fries from Macdonald's and have more for then what I got at this place. Also the burger was so greasy it was dripping in it. It wasn't even five minutes after eating before I was rushing home feeling sick from the food. I will never recommend this place to anyone ever. If you go there bring something for your stomach cause you will need it afterwards.

Order counter

Wally sauce is great! Other is a Smashville mayo

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Panera Bread

2.6(51 reviews)

0.9 mi

Wonderful as usual! The only critique I have is that they…read moreserve too many one-hit-wonders! Their pimento-cheese chicken sandwich, for instance! I go there all summer to get this delicious blast-from-the-past, and then, I go back & they've stopped serving it! Never to have it again, I guess! I haven't been back!

Obsessed with the soup and bread also mac n cheese. Context: I am not my best first thing in the…read moream. I used the drive thru, keep in mind they do not serve lunch till 10am I can say I should be more diligent about time. HOWEVER, the woman speaking got noticeably irritable. " We do not serve lunch till 10am.." I will not be taking the drive thru unless it is my only choice.

Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup

Kickin' Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup Value Duet

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Noah O.

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4

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1 year ago

Awful service, awful workers, Don't come here unless you want an awful Missoula experience. They do not welcome visitors

C L.

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11

2

8 years ago

I love them! I go at least once a week and the service and coffee is always excellent!

Travis S.

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8

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14 years ago

Best coffee in Missoula.

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