If you're heading through Cooke City, do yourself a favor and stop at Cooke City Coffee. Great…read morecoffee, friendly staff, and exactly the kind of welcoming small-town atmosphere you hope to find near Yellowstone. The drinks were excellent, the place was cozy, and it was the perfect stop before heading out for the day. Even better, you can pick up a book to read while enjoying your coffee or a bakery item and just slow down for a bit. You can tell they care about both the coffee and the people walking through the door. Highly recommend for locals, travelers, hikers, and anyone exploring the area.

Visited this small coffee shop in Cooke city for breakfast this morning, loved the setup some…read morebooks, candles, jewelry, T-shirts and above all freshly baked pastries. Me and my husband had. latte and dirty chai and kids had hot chocolate - everything tasty great!! For food we had apple turnover - perfect sweetness and tartness Sausage bomb- my son enjoyed the first few bytes but then towards the end he din't like the after taste Banana bread with choco chips- its was nice and moist Bagel with eggs - it was little dry but good with coffee . We will definitely go again for coffee and pastries!

This little place was so unbelievably lovely.Excellent breakfast and coffee-way better than the…read moreopposite "wonderland cafe" that was mentioned by our hotel.PLEASE go and sample their breakfast-you won't be disappointed-they have an area behind where you can chill in the sunshine(which isn't obvious from the front)-don't be put off with how small it looks.

Holy Coffee! This place is a must when back near the North entrance of Yellowstone. Strong coffee,…read moretasty bites and service that makes your day better because of their friendly smiles! Somehow I got lucky and there was no line when we showed up. That hadn't been the case when we drove by and tried to visit earlier in our trip. I had an iced latte and my husband an iced Americano. Both were very good and you can tell they take time brewing their shots. We also tried a breakfast sandwich on a jalapeño bagel and bacon, and it was very good! Tasted like it was out of a bagel shop in NYC. We also ordered a breakfast burrito with bacon and it was not your average burrito. It was more of a wrap, but it was GOOD! And the salsa was fire! Spicy and very tasty. Homemade for sure! We will surely be back when in the area! Highly recommend you do the same

It's a cute coffee shop with lots of space. There was a short line but it moved quickly. Service…read morewas friendly and quick. I ordered an iced matcha latte. It was light in color and the balance of matcha/milk wasn't even.

Super early, I went for a walk and found an open Coffee Shop. Only 3 or 4 people at 7am. Quiet and…read morefriendly with every coffee imaginable to order. I still need to have breakfast, so I kept it simple worth a coffee au lait. I prefer coffee shops like this one and find it wonderful, cozy, and welcoming without being intrusive.

Enjoyed coffee and breakfast sandwich of egg, ham and cheese on sourdough bread... wished it…read moretoasted a bit crisper. Bought a cinnamon crunch muffin which I ate the next couple of days for a snack... delicious and remained fresh. Glad the place was open early with good service.

Awesome taste, home feel and kind staff. Im passing thru found this little gem on a whim! Fantastic…read morefood options from typical cafe eatery to breakfast sandwich options. WiFi available, clean bathrooms, low prices, and a full service drive thru. Definitely coming back on my drives through Montana!

Open early, easy access near a gas station…read more Friendly service and way above average black coffee for a good price.

Quick service. Friendly worker. Excellent coffee. We got 2- 20 ounce iced white mocha with caramel…read moredrizzle for $11.

LOVE THIS SPOT! I stumble upon this cafe and it's such a hidden gem. This spot is fairly new…read more(opened Feb 2025) when I first walked in it looked very unassuming. I ordered a huckleberry Earl grey tea and it was one of the best drink I've ever had! So refreshing!!

What a delightful little spot! We are traveling on a motorcycle, from Virginia to Vancouver, BC,…read morechecking out the little towns along the way. Hidden Basin Coffee Post and Eatery in Red Lodge, Montana was the perfect resting place, with a comfy couch where it was hard to get unstuck! The ice coffees gave us the afternoon pep we were looking for. The owner is super knowledgeable about the little town of Red Lodge and Montana beyond. She gave us some excellent travel tips, noting which roads were best and places to shy away from. Displayed on one wall, are mug shots of numerous celebrities. I was beyond impressed when the owner had the detailed scoop on each one! We don't get to catch all the great places... I'm glad we didn't miss this one!

Absarokee the little mountain town in my heart has gotten itself a little oasis of Sourdough/Coffee…read morenirvana! That being said these treats are wildly creative home crafted goods, and made with quality ingredients. As far as vibe goes what more could you ask for! Either sit outside enjoying the outdoor seating overlooking beautiful mountains, or if it happens to be winter and you don't fancy yourself turning into a human popsicle. They have plenty of indoor seating as well with warm welcoming friendly energy. I am always blown away by the flavors, and always excited to see what's new! Which I must add emphasis on that because the New treats are on a daily basis. You name any small business on earth rocking that kind of respect, and excitement for what they do!? Making it really easy to say "But First Coffee and Bakery" is added to a very short list of places I genuinely look forward to visiting when back in Montana.

From the owner: Good coffee and fresh baked goods read more

Good iced americano and drip coffee. Husband and I don't usually both have a good cup, but we did…read morehere. Super nice staff and easy in and out off the freeway. Would stop here again.

The young man working could not have been friendlier! The Americano and espresso shots were…read moreoutstanding. Lastly, I was shocked at how reasonable the pricing is.

Diagnosis delicious. Cool dog. Solid food. Excellent coffee. 5 stars…read more Above. Come on. Just take the compliment and let's move on.

I used to go every day. love the staff. can't go back until the drive through line is for DRINKS…read moreONLY. Can't wait for others food orders which backs up the line longer than my patience to wait.

Loving Cup has the best Americano in the area, by a country mile. Thoughtful lunch and breakfast…read moremenu, all well-executed. The specialties are healthy burritos, sandwiches and home-baked cookies, but you really can't go wrong. No laptop lone-rangers here. The culture is more Viennese coffeehouse than Starbucks. Locals come here to socialize and talk politics. Plenty of fodder since the economy in this part of the world is highly dependent on tourism, wildlife and extraction industries. Lots of kids too, their favorite topic of conversation being Jackson, a bison that grazes in downtown, and wolves in nearby Lamar Valley. Chris the owner and the mainly local patrons are friendly and a ready source of insider tips about YNP, the Beartooth Highway and surroundings. Jazz and Blues memorabilia hangs throughout. They sell a few books from local authors. Love the coffee, food, klatsch, and the ambience. Highly recommend Loving Cup if you're staying nearby or as a stop if you're passing through on the Beartooth Highway.

Friendly. Great sandwiches on the way into Yellowstone. A place to chill. Excellent selection of…read morebooks with local angles. Definitely recommend stopping in for a coffee, snack or quick conversation with cool folks in a classic town of the West.