Had a quick overnight stay in Missoula. Wanted to have at least one little fun experience before…read moreheading north to my destination. Popped into Black Coffee and was delighted. It's a huge hangar type space filled with locals bustling in for their morning coffee. My typical way to know if I'll like a coffee shop is if their cappuccino is only offered in one (or two) sizes. Black Coffee had that-BINGO. Delicious and perfectly made. My only regret is not buying beans to brew at home.

4 stars Tucked into…read morea gorgeous old Quonset hut, Black Coffee Roasting Co. (525) is worth a stop for the building alone--that curved corrugated-metal shell, the tangle of Edison bulbs strung across the high ceiling, and a sunny little patio out back make it one of the more distinctive coffee spots around. The service was friendly and quick. I ordered at the counter and had my drink in hand in no time, with genuinely nice folks behind the bar. The menu has some fun, unexpected touches too--the mint cold brew is a standout you won't find everywhere, and it's refreshing without being gimmicky. The pastry case is where they really shine. House-made bialys, savory danishes with coconut greens and pork belly, sweet danishes with black tea and roasted rhubarb, plus a rotating lineup of cookies and tea cakes. Everything looks like it's made with real care, and the bakery side (Grist) clearly takes the craft seriously. One heads-up: there's no WiFi. If you're hoping to post up and grind through a few hours of work, this isn't the spot for it--plan on a shorter visit or bring a hotspot. For a quick, high-quality coffee-and-pastry run, though, it's a winner. Come for the architecture and the mint cold brew, stay for the bialys--just don't expect to get much emailing done.

Such a great vibe! Kind employees and super yummy cappuccinos! Usually pretty busy but there is a…read morenice patio outside when the weather is good! No drive through...but worth trying to find a place to park downtown!

Our hot vanilla lattes were creamy, toasty and delicious. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, and my…read morehusband opted for the biscuits and gravy with eggs. Absolutely delicious food. HOWEVER, you guys have got to get your shit figured out. The cashier gave us a number placard, and told us to stay at the front to get our drinks before sitting. So we did. Employees were abuzz, swarming like ping pong balls, and making food/drinks. We stood and waited, then after like 15 minutes a gal came out and handed me my plate of food!? We hadn't even gotten our drinks yet. Why was I being handed food first , vs my drink then served food at our table? So I wandered to a table without my spouse, and started to eat as he waited at the front for our drinks. :( I'm not happy about the disorder and chaos. This is NOT the way to run a restaurant. We sat and enjoyed our lattes, and the eclectic ambiance. Finally another ten to 15 minutes later, my husband's biscuits and gravy arrived. I was already done eating, when he began to eat. Sad to say, our experience was extremely disappointing. Totally disjointed experience, and it left us feeling very frustrated and irritated. This shouldn't need to be said, but you guys need to serve people in the order they come in. Get those tickets done asap, and it'll clear up your insane bottleneck you create by serving the "easiest" drinks and meals first. Yummy food, but NOT a good dining experience. Also, there are some funny reviews whining about feeling uncomfortable that this place is anti-ICE. Pro-lgbtq. "Oh the horror" to be inclusive, and tolerant of other people! lol Clyde Coffee is said to be a "liberal" coffee shop, but if you think about it, this is simply human decency... Treat others with basic kindness, and you won't feel such guilt. :)

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

My first day off the plane I grabbed a coffee from another, well known national, coffee place…read moreknowing I would hate it (bruh a cup of all ice and 3 sips of liquid?) but didn't have my ear to the ground yet where to get the good stuff. I found it, it is here, The Loose Caboose. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this coffee and evidently so do the locals as these girls are always busy. I will genuinely miss this place when I go home.

I didn't stop by here on purpose the other day, but I probably would have if I had seen how cute…read morethe interior is! There's so much cozy seating to charge up your phone or work, and a full pastry case. I do wish there were some more food options and I'm sure the coffee is great but matcha was a little weak.

The coffee here is so wonderful, you can tell they know how to brew coffee and make delicious…read moreespressos.The baked goods they offer are delectable and mouth watering. The barista's are kind and welcoming. Definitely recommend stopping in if you are in Missoula.

Stopped by Bernice's Bakery for a quick bite while in Missoula. Overall, it was just okay…read more The croissants were a bit different from what you'd typically expect and the quiche was actually really good. The coffee was solid as well. That said, the pastries overall were a little on the dry side and didn't really stand out compared to other bakeries in the area. The selection also felt somewhat limited, so if you're looking for a wide variety, this might not be your spot. Service was good and friendly, and it worked fine for a quick stop, but it didn't quite live up to some of the other bakeries nearby. We've definitely had better.

i was in missoula and looking for something healthy and online reviews said to check out Bernice's…read moreso I did. I went with colleagues and one got the soup and i got the hummus plate. the soup was cold and tasted more like a gazpacho or salsa and the hummus plate had hummus, chips and a macaroni salad. the prices for the meals was very good as it was cost effective and the portion size decent. the flavor was average good price, decent portion, mild flavor

So be advised they have an app that you can get your name on the waitlist before you show up…read more Highly recommend this. Biscuits and gravy was very disappointing: Biscuits- hard, chewy but the taste was good if that makes sense. Actually had to use my knife to cut the biscuit properly over cooked or warmed in a microwave?? For the Elk gravy- it was disgusting, there was a couple small specks of meat to be found. But it was over powering taste of onions. They should call it Onion gravy because that's all you can taste and no meat. Definitely don't not recommend the biscuit and gravy! The rest of the breakfast was fine and tasty. Coffee is very strong and bold flavor. Not for the weak of heart. A lot of people have commented on the wait time for their food. So we had about a 15 minute wait to get seated and the food took 40 minutes from the time we ordered until it arrived at the table. Will I go back? Yes I want to try some more of the food. But unless they change the biscuits and gravy don't order it.

Waitresses were more interested at yelling across the restaurant to each rather than taking care of…read morecustomers, I was asked for my drink order three different times because the waitress chose not write it down and couldn't remember an order of black coffee, waited 10 minutes for a simple hot chocolate to come out of the kitchen, and the waitress had to come back and ask whether it was a mocha or a hot chocolate two minutes after she took the order. My coffee was never refilled, nor was there an offer of a refill on my black coffee until they literally brought the check. And then, after receiving less than stellar service, when they saw that I wasn't tipping on my credit card was actually verbally scoffed at with expectation by the waitress who was processing the card to the point where it made my wife uncomfortable, and she had to tell them that there was a cash tip on the table. Had I known their behavior would continue to be so abhorrent towards their customers I wouldn't have bothered to leave a cash tip either. Unfortunately, the food is great, but the atmosphere is about as good as an outhouse in summer. As a Missoula native and longtime liquid planet customer, we won't be spending any more money with that business, or any of their other locations.

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?

This is my go-to coffee kiosk to get a lotus. Their sugar-free options are very limited but I love…read morethat their sugar-free syrups have no artificial colors and are made by them. I can't attest to their coffee since I personally don't like coffee, but I know many coworkers who love it. This particular location is fast, offering two windows and doesn't usually have long lines. It's a great place to stop if you are heading out of town or even just on your way to work or to run errands!