This is my favorite spot for a cone- every flavor will wow you- my all time favorites…read more1. Yellow cake rolled in sprinkles ~ makes it feel like your birthday 2 Cardamon ~ need I say more They handle a busy line with a smile - I like the patio on the sidewalk to see what's going on one of our busiest roads

Years ago when our kids were young, a trip to the Big Dipper Ice Cream in Montana was a cherished…read moreevent. Today, we were in Billings, Montana and gladly stood in line for a scoop of delicious ice cream. A beautiful and clean store that is well staffed in downtown Billings. A few samples were tried, but it is strawberry season and a must try. My wife ordered coconut. We moved outside to sit at the sidewalk tables to people watch and enjoy our scoops. Something must of happened as NEITHER scoop had any flavor. There were no flecks of strawberries or little seeds. Both scoops were devoid of any flavor, a true disappointment. We were both in disbelief. Perhaps, we chose the two flavorless scoops in their summer lineup. I can't answer as to what happened, but we won't return on our next trip to Montana and the Big Dipper Ice Cream. It is never pleasant when your memories don't live up to expectations.

Who would have thought ice cream would taste so good in freezing cold temperatures? I'm from…read moreCalifornia so we typically save the ice cream on those hot summer days. However, we saw Brook's food truck and had to explore our curiosity. It's a good thing that we did. We were able to sample some of her amazing cookie dough and took some ice cream with us for the road. It was amazing stuff and something I would definitely recommend if you see her truck around.

This is a cookie dough/ice cream food truck. It offers scoops of 4-5 different flavors of ice…read morecream, 4-5 flavors of cookies dough and various toppings. If you order a 2 scoop or more serving, you can mix and match. The moose tracks ice cream was the usual vanilla with a variety of chocolate additions and was good. The cookie dough special "baked brownie" was disappointing and did not taste or look like brownies. The concept seems fun - perhaps a different flavor of cookie dough would have worked better.

In Billings for one night--the choice is always going to be Walker's. What a beautiful space and…read morecreative wine list, and then the bartenders can sling a mighty cocktail, or 2. Great apps--the hoisin chicken flatbread was brilliant. And the pasta of the night was awesome, rich sauce, sugar snap peas, chicken. Bombs of taste and very filling. The steak wedge salad was fresh, crisp, and prepared totally right. It was a crazed Friday night but our server hung in there and did a fine job.

Walkers was a great find in Billings and one I'd definitely return to. The restaurant has a kind of…read moreAmerican fusion approach, with influences from different cuisines worked into the menu without feeling forced. We started with the octopus appetizer and a gluten-free pita. The pita seemed more like a basic gluten-free pizza crust than traditional pita, but that was a minor point because the muhammara was excellent and the pita/crust worked really well with the octopus. They also did a good job accommodating gluten-free needs throughout the meal, via a dedicated gluten-free menu. For dinner, I had the stuffed pork chop, which had a somewhat Greek-inspired preparation. It was served over orzo and stuffed with feta and olives. Really flavorful, well executed, and a more interesting preparation than the typical pork chop. My wife had the duck and enjoyed it as well. We paired dinner with a bottle of Nebbiolo. Their overall wine selection was solid. The atmosphere was comfortable and polished without being overly formal, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Good food, interesting menu, nice atmosphere, and strong service.

Tea, desserts, cute decor . . . all the makings of a fun stop for meeting with friends or for a…read moreshort break from the normal crazy when a coffee shop won't quite do. Alissa's Russian house is fun. With its brightly decorated walls and Russian-themed art and decorations together with the variety of teas and desserts all keep your eye moving from one thing to the other. The owner, a native of Russia, did most of the decorations, and some of the desserts. A people person, she will happily tell you how she made her way from Russia, where she was a doctor, to Billings and started a tea room. It's an interesting story. With a variety of teas, about twenty or so in fruit, green, black, decaf, and not a tea-bag in sight, you can pair your tea with any number of desserts from baklava to cake or cheesecake. The variety changes daily, so getting the rundown of the available deliciousness in the display case is almost a must-have. Also available, for those so inclined, are Russian language lessons. Sunday's only for that, though, with advance notice. Alissa's is a good place to linger. Come for the tea or the desserts, or both and stay to relax or chat with friends.

The desserts she served are amazing! The tea is really good too! The environment is very comforting…read moreand quaint, and the background music is very comfortable and isn't overpowering. The service was quick and very polite.

What a great shop. Plenty of coffee, tea and dirty soda options. Fabulous sitting areas that make…read moreit so cozy. Loved the iced lattes. Super friendly service!

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. It's been a very long travel day and I needed a coffee…read moreshop after the coffee desert that is eastern MT.(and not gas station coffee). This was in a newer part of town and I thought I was in a neighborhood at first but, nope, you're in the right spot. The staff was so friendly and chatty and my drink was amazing. I got a decaf iced americano with crème de menthe cold foam. So good. I got a blueberry glazed donut as well and while it wasn't my taste, it was a good donut so I'd try a different flavor. Will definitely stop in again. Cute place to hang out in as well, nice and bright with comfy looking furniture. Oh and they do have a drive thru.

Delicious frosting choices. Nice place to sit and great service, we enjoyed stopping inread more

I was in town on business and it was my birthday and I wanted a cupcake and this was near where I…read morehad just had lunch so I stopped in. I got the "yin yang" which was described to me as "vanilla and espresso cake with raspberry frosting". She went to put it in a monstrosity of plastic container and I asked her to just give it to me to eat straight away and she seemed like this was the first time she'd been asked this (there were tables there so clearly people have eaten on site before). Ended up being placed on a napkin The cupcake itself was a bit undercooked and had, surprise, a lot of gooey caramel in it that made it impossible to eat cleanly. So I had one bite and it was far too sweet and the tossed it.

Three Birds is the brick and mortar evolution of MT Rudeboys food truck. They had the opportunity…read moreto take over Log Cabin's lease so they are in this space. They painted, renovated a bit, but have not gotten new signage yet-so the old Log Cabin sign is still up. The owner and his friend run things at this cafe and they are so friendly and helpful. The menu is approachable, affordable, and creative. They voiced that the goal was to have an affordable and healthy option in Billings for families. And that it is! They try to source all ingredients locally, they make their own breads and sweets, and partner with local citizens who grow greens, veggies, etc. Their hours are not set yet as they are just starting up but I know they are open for lunches on week days and brunch on Saturday starting at 10AM. I had the croissant French toast which is soaked in vanilla cream overnight (SO GOOD) and my husband had eggs with avocado toast (4 thick slices with generous amounts of avocado) and the side of potatoes was amazing-rosemary flavored and crispy. These meals were about $7 each. It was a deal. We will definitely be returning! The owners kids and wife came by as we were finishing and it was hard to pull our daughter away from playing with his crew, who generously shared their toys with her. This is a gem and I hope they thrive in Billings!

Superior customer service from the moment you walk in. Super friendly. Very quaint atmosphere but…read morehad real flowers in the vases and interesting art work on the walls. Our food was good and we both finished our sandwiches. No complaints, but possibly lacked in the flavor department being a bit on the blander side. We also bought and tried a dessert and baguette that we both enjoyed. As a Billings native, the menu might be a smaller version of what you would see at the Field house, but a more relaxed atmosphere. Will certainly be returning.

After dinner, we were a little nostalgic and felt Softies, soft serve ice cream would be a welcome…read moretreat. The stand-alone building reminds me of a little league baseball field hut that serves local treats only in the summer. The two high school aged young ladies ran the show and are bubbly with big smiles. There was a line of families with wagons, dad's with daughters on Harleys and carloads with kids in line. A huge family friendly vibe. Now to the ice cream, shakes, freezes, banana splits, twist cones and sundays. With the ice cream there are at least twelve flavors, dipps and cone sprinkles. I ordered the vanilla ice cream with cherry dip while my wife went with the vanilla and toasted coconut dip. Sizes here are HUGE and a GREAT VALUE. My suggestion is order a size smaller than you normally get. The ice cream was creamy and very cold. My wife thought the toasted coconut dip was amazing. Fancy, Softies is not, but a blast from the past and a reminder of yester years. This is an iconic blast to the past that can't help but make you slow down, take a deep breathe and quickly try to eat your ice cream cone before it melts. Softies, thanks for a flash-back to younger years and providing simple pleasures.

We heard this was the spot for ice cream in Billings. We came on a Friday night in July and as soon…read moreas we pulled up and saw the line, we knew we were in the right place. Our group got cones and bliz its and everything was great. My husband said it was the best soft serve he had ever had. If you are in Billings, it's a must try!

Amazing service, good music and the Best Elk Burger I've ever had! Live music added to the ambiance.read more

For me a 3 is a solid meal. One that I would be happy to have again and met expectations. We ended…read moreup here because we needed something open late and their kitchen was open till 11 which is not common it seems in Billings. If you're an iced tea drinker, I highly recommend getting a spiced iced tea. I was skeptical at first, but it's actually just cinnamon iced tea and was lovely. I had the nachos with ground beef. The sauce was not a generic out of the can sauce. the chips were crisp and the ground beef was well seasoned. The only complaint I have if I have to have one is that the jalapeños were very thickly sliced and took over the entire flavor of any bite they were in; a smaller dice on them would've allowed for the jalapeños to be spread out over the entire nacho and not overwhelm the rest of the flavors. My companion had the mushroom Swiss burger with fries and said they were both a solid burger and fries no complaints. Wheelchair accessibility: accessible parking across the street with a crosswalk; the front door is heavy so you're gonna either need help or be able to open a heavy door and there's actually two doors but plenty of room to maneuver between. the path of travel wasn't bad and there's wheelchair accessible seating in the back of the restaurant. There is no wheelchair accessible seating in the bar area. The bathroom door was light .The accessible stall in the women's bathroom had a grab bar, but there was not sufficient turning radius and the soap was up a little high.

Don't wait until the end of this bakery's day. You'll miss all the good stuff. Maybe I should say…read moreyou'll miss a lot of the good stuff and be left choosing from the remaining good stuff. It's all good. The "baker" Chef Jacqueline, and the assistant are both professional and excited to talk about their bakery that uses sustainable ingredients whenever possible. Their breads, and treats, can be custom-ordered. Having tried a couple of their breads, sourdough and wheat, I will say both were delicious, denser than store breads, and a good alternative to store bread and a time saver if you're a do-it-yourself person. If gluten-free is your life, the bird bread, made with sprouted seeds is also really good. Gluten-free options on some of the treats is also do-able. You can order in advance, get breakfast treats by the dozen to go, or simply take your chances on what is already.

Excellent service! Thank you for the recommendations and you're right they are ALL delicious…read more However, like most things they should be eaten relatively soon. They're good the next day but the day of they're better.