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    Running Bear Pancake House

    4.1 (857 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RUNNING BEAR PANCAKE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Omelette with hash browns
    Brittany D.

    Cute and homey inside the restaurant. Our server was really great as well. Really enjoyed it here.

    French Toast
    Dave W.

    This was at the top of the list of breakfast places to try in West Yellowstone so we decided to try it one morning. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is quite cozy. I had the French toast and I really liked it - good portion size and not too heavy. Others in our party got eggs Benedict and the breakfast burrito and enjoyed them.

    Running Bear Pancake House

    This was, by far, the least accommodating restaurant I've ever been to. We arrived early, and although the place was virtually empty, the waitress insisted on seating us at a small table right in front of the register and entrance/exit to the kitchen. We asked for a different table, before actually sitting down. She insisted she couldn't sit us anywhere else. Within five minutes, she sat 6 other two tops at much better locations within the restaurant. When we tried to give our order, we asked if we could substitute the bacon in the breakfast quesadilla for elk sausage, willing to pay any uncharged. She insisted the kitchen couldn't do that because the sausage is too big. I asked if the kitchen could chop it up? Nope! Disappointed.

    Eggs Benedict
    Samantha A.

    Wonderful experience! Got here on a Sunday at 830am and only ~10 min wait for 2 and a toddler. It was pretty busy so if you don't want to wait, get there early. I got the eggs benedict and a cinnamon roll pancake. Both were super flavorful Our daughter had a kids breakfast meal and she enjoyed it. Super family friendly environment. Our server was also so sweet!

    Jess M.

    The best cinnamon roll I've ever had in my whole life. Me and my mom got it to share, and we were literally fighting each other.

    Nutella crepes with added banana                        And Their signature big breakfast. Can't remember the name.
    Bnjsn J.

    Food was fresh and served promptly. Payment was a bit slow but the restaurant was quite busy. It had a cozy diner feel, suitable for the area. I would definitely eat there again

    Ham & Cheese Omelette
    Tammy W.

    Cute little place in town. The Omelette & Chorizo scramble was good, They were known for the baked goods - the Peach Pecan bread was delicious, we took a loaf with us.

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    Brandy C.

    Running Bear was one of my top 3 meals while in West Yellowstone. It's a very popular spot, so don't be surprised if you have to wait a bit for a table. I opted for the blueberry pancakes and a side of bacon. They went a little heavy on the blueberries, but I enjoyed them nonetheless. The bacon was cooked perfectly. If I were a local, I'd definitely return.

    Sausage and cheese omelette
    Cassandra W.

    We came for breakfast and I was good. Service was also good. I had the Monte cristo, it was good but different than ones I've had before.

    Cinnamon roll pancakes

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    Always good. Service is great, food is good too. Always stop here when in WYS for breakfast. Great omelettes and pancakes!

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    My favorite breakfast place in town! Good food really good portions! I love this place

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    Three Bear Restaurant - Salmon cakes

    Three Bear Restaurant

    3.4(440 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Mid-scale to up-scale dining. Excellent steak!…read more Three Bear Restaurant at the Lodge was a nice mid-scale to up-scale dining experience. The decor is modern rustic. We felt welcome and well-treated. The menu had some very nice offerings. From their cocktails, we enjoyed a couple of Montana Bucks, a bright sort-of-mule recipe made with smooth Sudden Wisdom Rye, lightly-sweet huckleberry purée, zingy ginger beer, and a dash of tart lime juice. And a huge, double-size Mammoth Manhattan, of nicely-flavored Wyoming Outryder Rye, deep flavors of both sweet & dry vermouth, bitey house-made bitters, and a rich Luxardo cherry. Both were yummy and well-crafted. The best beverage option: A flight of rye whiskies gave us local brands to compare with upscale brands. It was a good range of flavors, and we caught some nice local spirits. One-half ounce each of Michter's Single Barrel, Middle West Dark Pumpernickel, Willett 4 Year, and Wyoming Outryder The winners was Michter's, smooth with intense rye and some fire. Outryder caught our interest more than the other two. This leads us to a "flight" theory: We liked the local spirit that they also use in their craft cocktails! The New Zealand mussels were plump and fresh and well-dressed with grape tomatoes, scallions, wine and lemon. Jerk shrimp had flavorful heat. The Pear & Prosciutto Salad has lovely sweet fruit with thin but bold tender ham. Caesar with added salmon was classic, bright, and fresh. Bison Bourguignon was geneous al-dente pasta with tender sauced meat. The large-grain Cous Cous was rich with sun-dried tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and roasted veggies. The best main dish: The $50 bison ribeye was tender, juicy, and perfectly medium-rare. It was flavorful, with a slightly more caramel note than a beef ribeye. This was one of the two best steaks we had in West Yellowstone. Everything was quite delicious! The restaurant was quiet and pretty.

    Breakfast so yummy for what I was expecting. I was expecting a flavorless classic eggs with toast…read moreand meat. The sausage was amazing and eggs were perfect. Our waitress was so kind. Pancakes were massive and delicious. Pricing was very reasonable for the portions. My only complaint was that the sourdough that comes as a side is not as good as the yummy sourdough that they use for their sandwiches. I wish both were the rustic sourdough. Other than that, it was clean with a great honey feel and booth seating!

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    Three Bear Restaurant - The front door on Yellowstone Ave

    The front door on Yellowstone Ave

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    Salmon croquettes

    Three Bear Restaurant - Three Bear Restaurant is next to their lodge. This sign is on Duraven St. behind the restaurant.

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    Three Bear Restaurant is next to their lodge. This sign is on Duraven St. behind the restaurant.

    The Buffalo Bar - Huckleberry lemonade and side garden salad

    The Buffalo Bar

    4.1(1k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Delicious & messy food, craft beer, cocktails. Live music. Patio & indoor seating…read more All 14 of us gathered here on a weekday evening! One of few venues that would take reservations of this size group. They have a good amount of indoor seating. We sat on the umbrellaed patio, near the musician, just around the corner of the bar from games like cornhole. They were busy, but service was attentive. Many of us had craft beers and cocktails. Everyone was pleased, but i could not list all the beverages for you. We had at least one yummy fresh arugula salad with sirloin cooked-to-order and a lot of flavorful bacon, blue cheese crumbles, green onion, tomatoes, balsamic glaze, and thick "Texas" toast. We shared a number of the many appetizers: Crispy-coated sweet-chili Thai Shrimp were rather small but quite tasty. The tray of nachos was a glorious mess of beans, sauces and crema, mixed melty cheeses, olives, and meat ... i think we got the rich ground "buffalo". The "buffalo balls" were even messier: meatballs in deep gravy over mashed potatoes smothered in sautéed onions and mushrooms. We had "chicken "bites" with two of their yummy flavorings. The soft pretzels and cheese were long thick almost-loaves. And i completely lost track of the mains: several of their loaded burgers and overloaded tacos. The star was the 12oz medium-rare ribeye, topped with herb butter & demi glacé, loaded garlic redskin mashed potatoes, & thick garlic toast. This was a great immersion in great food, drink, ant atmosphere. The $44 ribeye was one of the top-two steaks we had during our trip. (July 2026). Pro tip: every steak is town was good, even the bargains you can find with a little hunting. But be sure to pay a little more once or twice to get the best.

    We spotted this restaurant online while driving in to town to our hotel we had for the next couple…read moreof days. The photos looked amazing, so after we checked in, we drove a few blocks to the place. Parking is limited but we luckily scored a spot. Atmosphere is very cool, bar/restaurant like with sports playing on large TVs throughout. It was kind of warm in there...not sure if they had a working A/C or if it just couldn't keep up with the bodies inside. There was a wait to be seated but not too bad. Maybe 15 mins and the place was packed. We were seated at a bar-like table between the actual bar seating and tables. The waitress was nice and had personality but was a bit stressed out and a little testy after we asked about our food 30+ mins after ordering it. Even the drinks took a long time to be served. I finally gave up and ran to the restroom...of course the food came as soon as I left. It works that way a lot for me. lol The drinks were good - the food was pretty good. Prices are expensive here, but pretty much on par with the rest of the restaurants in town. It's a tourist town in high season and they all know it. We determined not to come back for the next day's meals based on the slow speed of service and try different places in town instead.

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    The Buffalo Bar
    The Buffalo Bar - BBQ Chicken Salad

    BBQ Chicken Salad

    The Buffalo Bar - Chicken wings with. Garlic buffalo and huckleberry bbq sauce

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    Chicken wings with. Garlic buffalo and huckleberry bbq sauce

    Old Town Cafe - Jalapeno Burger

    Old Town Cafe

    3.7(362 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    A decent option for dining in West Yellowstone. After a long day of travel and adventure in the…read morepark, we were ready for a quick and filling meal. Old Town Cafe was our pick since it seemed to have a variety of different dishes, including options without meat, and the prices seemed reasonable compared to some nearby competitors. The ambiance is casual with two different dining rooms and a few seats at the bar. We both enjoyed our meals - the trout entree and the chicken bacon pesto sandwich. Nothing fancy but they did the job and had generous portions. The huckleberry lemonade, a local drink, was also a refreshing surprise that wasn't too sweet. I definitely recommend giving this a try if you want to try something unique to the area. I'm all about casual dining, especially after a long day of activities, but will note that the waitress wasn't the friendliest and approached our table and asked how we wanted to pay the bill (one check or split) while I was only half finished with my meal. I definitely left rushed to finish and ended up taking my dinner roll to go to eat on my walk out.

    UPDATE -- August 14: I reached out to management regarding this incident and received a prompt and…read moreprofessional response. They apologized for the experience and committed to addressing the issue with staff to ensure they understand the applicable service-animal policies and prevent similar issues in the future. I appreciate their willingness to address the matter constructively and hopefully I will still get to try one of their burgers.

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    Old Town Cafe - Wall art

    Wall art

    Old Town Cafe - Old Town Philly

    Old Town Philly

    Old Town Cafe

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    The Book Peddler - Front Counter & Menu (as of June 2026)

    The Book Peddler

    4.1(132 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $

    Really cool coffee shop with breakfast sandwiches and pastries. The bookstore is neat as well…read more This is a great stop if you're on your way into Yellowstone.

    Book Peddler ended up being one of our favorite discoveries in West Yellowstone. In a town where…read morebreakfast options can be somewhat limited, service can move at a different pace than larger cities, and many establishments don't open particularly early, Book Peddler fills a nice niche by serving good coffee, made-to-order breakfast items, and offering a genuinely enjoyable bookstore to browse before heading into Yellowstone. I'd still suggest checking their website for seasonal hours, but we found them open early enough to comfortably fuel up before entering the park. The coffee program is surprisingly strong for a small tourist town bookstore café. They offer several locally roasted coffees, including lighter roasts, darker roasts, and decaf options, along with espresso drinks and specialty coffee beverages. We found the coffee to be among the better options available in town. The breakfast menu was another pleasant surprise. Rather than relying solely on pastries or grab-and-go items, many of the offerings are prepared to order. You'll find breakfast burritos, sandwiches, vegetarian selections, and meat options, giving most travelers enough variety to satisfy differing tastes. It's one of the few places in West Yellowstone where you won't be steered towards elk or bison! During our visit they offered both vegetable and ham quiches, along with chili. Everything we tried was fresh, satisfying, and felt like a step above what we expected to find in a small gateway community. Service is solid, though perhaps not spectacular by large-city standards. Orders can take a little while during busier periods, but honestly it felt very much on pace with West Yellowstone as a whole. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and seemed genuinely interested in making sure guests had a good experience. Given the town's relative isolation and dependence on deliveries, it's also not uncommon for certain items to occasionally be unavailable, whether that's a specific milk option, produce item, or pastry. We found the staff to be upfront about availability, and it never materially detracted from the experience. The bookstore itself is worth spending some time in, even if you originally stopped by only for coffee. The selection leans heavily into Yellowstone, national parks, western fiction, travel, and regional history. It's a much better place to find a unique souvenir or gift to bring home than another shop selling the same T-shirts, magnets, and trinkets found throughout town. Final Thoughts: Book Peddler quietly does several things well at once. It's a good coffee shop, a surprisingly strong breakfast stop, and an independent bookstore that rewards browsing. If you're spending a few days in West Yellowstone, I would recommend making at least one morning visit before heading into the park. We enjoyed it enough that it became part of our Yellowstone routine. -AC

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    The Book Peddler
    The Book Peddler
    The Book Peddler

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