What a cute little drive up coffee stand! I'm from the Seattle area so I'm picky about my coffee…read more This place has lots of great coffee options, lots of Sugar Free options, which my keto self is happy about. They had Oat milk for hubby, which you don't always find (alt milk options) away from Seattle. For those from the Seattle Eastside, think Mercury Coffee in terms of menu and coffee quality/sweetness, etc. service was so lovely and pleasant - I wish I caught her name! Will make a point to swing by again on our way through!

Loose Caboose is a perfectly acceptable road-trip coffee stop and one that we were happy to…read morediscover while passing through Missoula. It has a local following (and ownership story), a friendly vibe, a cute logo and stand design that fits the name well, and the kind of welcoming personality that makes you smile a bit before getting back on the road. The menu is broad and should satisfy just about anyone in the car. There are numerous hot and cold coffee drinks, tea options, a wide variety of syrups, and several milk choices to accommodate different tastes and dietary preferences. Service was prompt, cheerful, and genuinely friendly. The coffee itself, however, lands closer to average for me. The drinks tend to rely more heavily on syrups and sweeteners than allowing the coffee to be the star. If you've visited places like Mercury Coffee around Seattle or Dutch Bros, you'll have a good sense of what to expect. As someone who has probably spent more time debating roast profiles than any reasonably adjusted adult should, I recognize that I may not be the ideal customer for this style of coffee stand, so take that criticism with the appropriate grain of salt. That said, context matters. For a drive-through stand in Missoula, Loose Caboose compares favorably with many similar options, and if you're willing to set aside any Seattle or San Francisco coffee snobbery, it's actually a bit above average for what it aims to be. Final Thoughts: Loose Caboose isn't a destination coffee shop that I'd build an itinerary around, but it's absolutely worth pulling over for if you're driving through town and looking for a pleasant caffeine stop. Friendly service, plenty of options, and a fun atmosphere make it an easy recommendation for road trippers. -AC

Staff was just alright. They called the wrong name when serving my food. My food got mixed up with…read moresomebody else's. Food tasted bland, raw, and unseasoned. Would've loved more flavor. I ordered the Thrive Bowl and would not recommend. Tables were dirty and dish bin was full.

The workers here are STANK ENERGY! Rude. Not friendly. Not happy. Clearly don't want to work. I am…read morethe ONLY CUSTOMER HERE. I walked in and greeted a worker, she looked at me and walked away. Another worker did everything but acknowledge me. I ordered my food online and they didn't even start until I got there. We had the best experience last time but 0/10 this time purely because of the workers. To add they completely butchered my order.

We walked here after I found the coffee at the nearby Comfort Inn unbearable. The funny part is:…read morethe coffee at the hotel was from Drum. The difference was: the coffee shop had all the good plant milks. I also bought a "drumstick", which was like a homemade energy bar. It was definitely calorie-dense and tasty. My daughter and I both liked the vibe... you can see all the bags of imported coffee beans and the light fixtures are cool. The two baristas were definitely busy but they were also positive and helpful. Coffee was ready fairly promptly and tasted better than the no-milk version offered at the hotel. It was a little strong for my liking but (as I stated before) a little plant milk made it bearable.

We ordered a hot latte that was okay, not bad, but the cold brew coffee was definitely not good. It…read morecame choked full of ice, as much as could possibly fit in the cup before adding the coffee, and it had an awful sour taste. I guess it doesn't matter that it had so much ice because my husband only finished half of it until we found another coffee shop a few blocks away that had much better cold brew. They don't allow dogs inside, but they do have a walk-up window to get your coffee, and they do have dog treats.

I hope to check this place out soon again. I've been before and it was yummy! Wish they had a…read morelocation closer to Reserve because I love Froyo!!!! Maybe it's not a crumble cookie vibe but it's got character. Apple maps says it's perminatly closed but I hope it's not true. They mean it when they say it's the only spot for miles

Dirty, missing flavors and the only employee was out on a smoke break when we walked in and didn't…read morecome in until we were waiting to check out. He rushed in and said "I have to wash my hands, I'll be right with you, I have to wash my hands!" So at least he did that before touching our food. One star.

The women working the counter are always the most miserable people on earth, and let you know. I…read morehave bought tea and spices from Montana Tea and Spice since it opened, and the women working there constantly would rather be elsewhere. Last week, when I went in and paid, the older woman threw my change on the counter. I got a clear message and will take my business elsewhere. I am sorry I bothered the help.

The selection is beyond amazing. Great prices…read more I left off a star for customer service as the women was not friendly; she wasn't rude bluest not customer oriented

I love this place. Great food in addition to the chocolate and cookies. And it is a convenient…read morelocation for me.

Stopped for lunch. Had the ham and cheese croissant, the frittata croissant and the Italian…read moresandwich. So delicious and fresh! Would heartily recommend the food. Pleasant ambiance and service , as well!

We were traveling through Montana and while at a hotel saw an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and…read moreDives which was airing Tandem Bakery & Cafe. What luck that the next day we were going through Missoula! We had a late breakfast which included the most excellent biscuits and gravy. Really not sure what is in it, but I was in heaven! Gluten Free and Vegan Heaven. I haven't had biscuits like that for 40 years. We also purchased a half dozen assorted donuts, two loaves of bread (GF Molasses Oat Bread and GF Rye Bread), two of the plumpest and best poptarts in the world, and two cabbage turnovers. We have made several sandwiches with the bread including Ruebens. Can you believe it a GF Rueben sandwich! The donuts are spectacular, all of them; my son believes they were made using magic. There is nothing on earth like the tarts, this is not like any GF product ever and not something you put in the toaster, this cubby pastry is simply amazing. We warmed up the cabbage turnovers for lunch and WOW! The staff and owner are outstanding with their friendliness and understanding of the GF diet. No worries about eating anything there. They have a sign on the door that says the cafe is Vegan and Gluten Free. Just an overall fantastic experience and I wish I lived nearby. The building is walking distance from the college and in a residential area. Very quiet and cozy atmosphere where I could imagine going in for a treat and reading a book. Wish I lived nearby!

They don't start serving breakfast until 8am. Very kind and friendly staff. Super aesthetic and…read morecute inside. I ordered the pop tart and granola bowl. The granola bowl was kind of hard to eat because the chunks are large. They sell baked goods, packaged breads, and merch as well.

such a cute place! great coffee and customer service. we loved sitting on the rocking chairs on the…read moreporch!

Service poor. Barista not friendly & acted like I was imposing on her free time. Coffee drink was…read moretoo hot to drink for over an hour & the tasted awful. So many great coffee places in Missoula, it is a mystery as to how this place stays in business. The Pleasant View neighborhood & Hellgate elementary school, perhaps?